| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of teachers of English language
on performance of English Language in primary schools in Embu West District. The objectives
of this study were to find out how academic qualification of the English teacher influences
performance, how the teaching methodology influence the performance of English language and
how gender of English teacher influence the performance of the English in primary schools in
Embu West Districts. The target population was 60 primary schools, both private and public, in
Central and Nembure divisions in Embu West District. The schools were to be separated into two
strata-private and public. The study population was simple random sampling selected to make 10
head teachers, 20 teachers of English and 650 pupils. Constructed questionnaires were the sole
research instruments. Reliability of instruments was established through a pilot study.
Quantitative data was analyzed by use of tables, means, percentages, charts whereas qualitative
data was transcribed in categories and themes based on the objectives. In the recent studies cross-
national studies conducted to identify flaws in the quality of education offered in many countries,
English language has featured as important subject. In Kenya, English language is a medium of
instructions for all subjects except Kiswahili. Proper skills, attitudes and knowledge ought to be
impacted to learner’s right from early childhood education classes. The English variety used in
Kenya is derived from British though American English is acceptable mainly in information
Technology circles. The performance of English in National Examinations level often reflects the
teacher’s role in instructing, socializing, communicating and exposing pupils to language.
Reading far and wide on environmental, economic and social issues makes pupils better in
handling the language. Fair and firm administrations lead to enhanced results. The study
recommended teaching of English language by well educated teachers using a variety of
instructional methods. Further research should be carried out on other parts of the country on
characteristics on the teachers of English language | en_US |
