MANAGING THE USE OF ENGLISH AS A MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION IN ENHANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN
| dc.contributor.author | SARAH JUSTIN WANI LUPHAI (SR) | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-04-01T12:05:37Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-04-01T12:05:37Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2015-01 | |
| dc.description | Thesis | |
| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this study was to find out managing the use of English as a medium of instruction in enhancing academic performance in public secondary schools in Juba South Sudan. The study was guided by the following research questions: To what extend do teachers and students manage the use of English in teaching and learning process? What are the resources use in the teaching and learning of English in Juba South Sudan? What methods do teachers use in managing the use of English as a medium of instruction in secondary schools in Juba South Sudan? What challenges do teachers and students encounter in adaptation of English as a medium of instruction in secondary schools in Juba South Sudan? How can the use of English as a medium of instruction be improved to enhance Students’ academic performance in South Sudan examinations? The study reviewed related literature of language from different countries. The study utilized the mixed methods research design. In quantitative paradigm, a cross sectional designs was used while in qualitative, the naturalistic design was used focusing on phenomenology of the use English in natural setting of the study. A sample of four schools, one hundred and forty students, forty teachers, four head teachers, four subject heads and three directors were selected through stratified simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques. The study used questionnaires, interview guides and observation guides for collecting data. The quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, with the help of SPSS programme version 20. Qualitatively, data was analyzed using thematic content analysis presented in narrative description and direct quotes from the participants. The study findings reveal that South Sudan language policy and curriculum guides is unclear. Study also revealed lack of teaching resources and materials such as textbooks, library, and language laboratory, delayed in completion of syllabus. The findings also show that most of teachers are from Arabic background and they are not trained on how to use English as medium of instruction therefore, they use Arabic throughout the teaching and learning process and these resulting in students’ poor performance in schools and ultimately discouraging them from participating in the learning process. Based on the findings, the study recommends that the Ministry of Education should organize in service programme for Arabic teachers, improvement of teaching and learning resources and introduction of modern technology in the teaching and learning of English and also introduce English as a subject of study in teaching Education program. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://repository.cuea.edu/handle/123456789/676 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.publisher | THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA | |
| dc.subject | English as a medium of instruction | |
| dc.subject | academic performance | |
| dc.subject | language policy in education | |
| dc.subject | public secondary schools | |
| dc.subject | teaching and learning | |
| dc.title | MANAGING THE USE OF ENGLISH AS A MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION IN ENHANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN | |
| dc.type | Thesis |