The Effects Of First Language On Learning Of English In Early Childhood Development Centres In Ndithini Division Machakos County

Abstract

This research sought to find out what causes poor masterly of English language and identify possible remedies which can assist ECD pupils to successfully learn English. The study employed the descriptive survey design with a stratified sampling process. The study used questionnaires, interviews and written tests as the main instruments. Completed questionnaires, interview reports and test results were coded and analyzed. The population under study included thirty five ECD centres, thirty five head teachers, seventy ECD teachers, one hundred and fifty parents and one thousand ECD pupils aged between five and six years old. The researcher established that the first language, parental levels of literacy and teacher training played major roles in second language acquisition. The government should % reconsider its policy on the medium of instruction to allow the use of English language in all ECD centres