A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE ATTITUDES OF STUDENTS TOWARDS ENGLISH LANGUAGE AS A SUBJECT

The study investigated the critical analysis of student’s attitudes towards the study of English Language as a subject in some selected secondary schools in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The design adopted for this study was the descriptive survey research method. Four research questions were raised to guide this study. The population of the study was a total number of five secondary schools in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo state. The sample size for this study was a total number of one hundred (100) students adopting the random sampling method. The data retrieved from respondents were collected using questionnaire instrument and analyzed using simple percentage. From the findings of the study, it was revealed that inadequate instructional facilities affects student’s attitudes towards the study of English Language. Also, it was concluded from findings that majority of schools in Oredo Local Government, encounter problems of inadequate instructional facilities which has reduced the motivation of students to learn. It was therefore recommended that authorities in charge of secondary schools in education in Oredo local government, should provide functional instructional facilities for secondary schools. It was also recommended that English Language teachers should devote more time to their students and also improvise special teaching aids to boost the interest of the students.