Abstract: This study investigated the effect of literacy instruction on English language development in PRIVATE primary schools in Bugesera, Rwanda. Specifically, this study identified the literacy instraction that affect English language development in PRIVATE primary schools in Bugesera District, evaluated the level of English development level that is due to use of literacy instruction in PRIVATE primary schools of Bugesera District, Rwanda and determined the effect of use of literacy instruction on English language development in PRIVATE primary schools in Bugesera, Rwanda. The sample size was sample size is 33 respondents, 51 Parents of children with a sample size of 34 respondents. Primary source was gathered using questionnaire, interviews and observation methods to triangulate data. Simple random and purposive sampling techniques were parents, English teachers and Head teachers. Qualitative data were collected using interview guide while quantitative data was obtained using questionnaire. The study analyzed data using both qualitative and quantitative techniques. Content analysis helped qualitative data analysis and quantitative data was presented using statistical package for social sciences by descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (correlational and regression analysis). Regarding the first objective, the study reveals that literacy instruction. Writing literacy education, listening literacy, speaking literacy skills, and reading literacy teaching have the most significant effects, with 61.2% strongly agreeing and 71.6% agreeing. To the second objective, results 91.6% show a strongly agreed that The capacity to comprehend English language demonstrates the level of English development. Moreover, 82.4% accepted that The ability to express thoughts in English indicates the level of English development, 91.2% strongly agree that The capacity to follow a talk in English demonstrates one's degree of English development. The third objective felt Results on correlation between use of English instruction and English language development in PRIVATE primary schools in Bugesera indicated that most measures were positively associated with each other. Since the degree of significance was less than 0. 05. It was proposed that the Ministry of education should provide enough funds to improve English proficiency deemed to enhance the level of English development, undertake trainings, seminar and capacity development program to encourage knowledge and improving English proficiency factors the level of understanding English. Head teachers shall monitor teachers for being sure that effectiveness for English instruction. Teachers should try to produce direct support The study recommends future researches to carry out studies in the following subject: The effect of creating awareness on importance of English language among students at all levels of education
Keywords: Academic Performance, English language, Instruction, Language, Literacy, Literacy Instruction.
Title: THE EFFECT OF LITERACY INSTRUCTION ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN PRIVATE PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN RWANDA: A CASE OF BUGESERA DISTRICT
Author: MUNEZERO CLEMENCE ANGELA, Dr. Hesbon Opiyo Andala
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
Vol. 11, Issue 4, October 2023 - December 2023
Page No: 227-235
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Published Date: 03-November-2023
