Students’ Perception About Their Performance In English At Three Evening Schools In Savanna La Mar
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Thesis/DissertationDate
2019Author
Brown Coote, Tracey Antoinette KayAdvisor
Smith, Michael W. (Michael William), 1954-Committee member
Myers, Samuel S.Sniad, Tamara
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Educational LeadershipSubject
Educational LeadershipAdult Education
English as A Second Language
Bilingual Education
English as A Second Language
Improving Student Performance in English
Influence of Standard Jamaican English On Jamaican Creole
Student Factors That Affect Learning
Student Perceptions
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http://dx.doi.org/10.34944/dspace/2618Abstract
This case study explored students’ perception about their performance in CSEC English A at three evening schools in Savanna La Mar. While conducting the research I used ethnographic methods, including interviews, observations and document analysis to better understand students’ perceptions of their performance in CSEC English A. The central questions which guided the research are “how do students at three evening schools in Savanna La Mar perceive their performance in CSEC English A and what factors affect those perceptions, and what strategies do students think can improve their performance in English?” Creswell’s (2008) steps for analyzing qualitative data were used to explore the central research questions. The discussion sought to highlight how students perceived their academic performance in CSEC English A and what attributed for these perceptions. These views were examined using four themes: student factors that influence student learning outcome, influence of Jamaican Creole (JC) on learning Standard Jamaican English (SJE), teacher traits that influence learning and structure and operations of the evening schools. The Attribution and Expectancy Value Theories were used to make meaning of the data. The findings revealed that most of the students exhibited high self-concept and expressed that they would be successful in the upcoming CSEC English A Examination despite previous challenges they experienced with SJE. They attributed this success to the strategies they were using and the encouragement and positive feedback they got from their teachers. However, some students cited several factors which have negatively affected their performance such as the predominant use of JC in the home, school and community. Although the research was a multiple site study, it was limited to one geographical location which delimited the generalizability of the study. However, the insights gained can contribute to and fill gaps in the literature and also enlighten educators and other stakeholders of students’ perception about their performance in CSEC English A.ADA compliance
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