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THE PROBLEMS OF POOR READING HABITS AND

CONSEQUENCES ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF

STUDENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOL

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ABSTRACT

This study focuses on the problems of poor reading habits and

its consequences on the academic performance of a child in

some selected schools in OredoLocal Government Area of Edo

State. A proper research was carried out to find out those

factors that lead to poor reading habits in students. In carrying

out the research, research questions are been set in order to

direct the researcher in administration of questionnaires. There

is also review of relevant literature as to the causes of poor

reading habits in students and how to curb the situation.

Questionnaires which was the instrument used was given to the

students by hand by the researcher herself. Also there is

presentation of data collection and its analysis. Finally, this

research work gives a liquid explanation of the causes of poor

reading habits and how it can be prevented as can be seen in

the concluding part i.e. conclusion and recommendations.

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CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY

Reading as an intellectual activity is undertaken in literate

society for obtaining information, acquiring and expanding

knowledge. It is an important activity in the life of an individual

because it motivates the individual interest towards the

achievement of more knowledge. It also affords the individual to

derive pleasure and entertainment in sharing from the

experiences of others communicated through print or test

materials. It is also a process by which printed words are

assimilated, interpreted and transmitted into spoken words to

understand the meaning and apply it on a daily basis.

Reading is a receptive skill like listening and vocalizing

what was stimulated, it also productive when it is done aloud.

However, it is a mental process involving the interpretation of

signs perceived through the sense organs. According to Longe

and Ojo (1996) reading is the ability to transform the visual

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representation of language into meaning. According to Walker

(1998) reading is an active process (not a product like history)

in which readers shift between sources of information (what

they know and what the text says) elaborate meaning and

strategies, check their interpretation (receiving when

appropriate and use social context to focus their responses).

The Interpretation Reading Association (2005) says

reading is a complete system of deriving meaning from print

that requires all the following:

1. The development and maintenance of a motivation to

read.

2. The development of appropriate active strategies to

contrast meaning from prints

3. Sufficient background information and vocabulary to

foster reading comprehension.

4. The ability to decode unfamiliar words

5. The ability to read fluently.

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From this definition of reading, we can deduce the reading is

a complex activity that requires good mastery and personal

interest for sound effectiveness, consequently most students

lost interest and concentration thereby leading to poor reading

habits among students.

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM

From early time to the present, Nigeria has attached much

importance to reading starting from primary school through the

tertiary level. It is important to note that there exist many

complex problems that may result to the problem of poor

reading habits and its consequences on the academic

performance of a child in school system. This made the

researcher to dive into possible effects encountered by

secondary school students in OredoLGA of Edo State. It is of

great interest to note that most secondary school especially in

OredoLGA of Edo State is faced with the problem of poor

reading habits and this problem has taken deep roots in the

part of the students either as a result of lack of qualified

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teachers, ill-health of students , bad method of teaching,

outdated textbooks, family background and psychological

factors and teachers poor attitude towards reading and

teaching students the proper reading skills.

RESEARCH QUESTIONS

1. Does lack of qualified teachers affects reading

efficiency?

2. Does lack of relevant textbooks in school library affect

reading efficiency?

3. Does ill-health affect efficiency in reading?

4. Do bad method of teaching cause poor reading habits?

5. Do family background and psychological factors affects

reading efficiency?

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY

This study is carried out in order to:

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1. Find out the causes of poor reading habits among

students.

2. Look at the effect of poor reading habits and its

consequences on the academic performance of a child.

3. Suggest lasting solution

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This research work would be useful to students, as they

will have first hand information of the causes, effect and lasting

solution on the problems of poor reading habits. Also, this

research will make government, principals, of secondary school

and teachers to update themselves with new method of

teaching reading and the provision of educational facilities.

The

awareness of the consequences of poor reading habit will make

students improve on the suggested solution and this will serve

as a channel to students as regard their reading in and outside

their secondary level and this will motivate them to provide the

necessary school materials for themselves. It will also enhance

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the standard of education because the study will equip students

to master some key words and techniques or reading. This will

lead to success and self reliance during their exams and in the

society.

SCOPE/DELIMITATION OF THE STUDY

This research work is restricted to secondary school in

OredoLocal Government Area in order to out the problems of

poor reading habits and its consequences on the academic

performance of a child and therefore suggest some possible

solutions.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Reading: It is the ability to attach meaning to printed symbols.

Skills: The ability to do something well

Student: A person usually under the age of 16 who students in

secondary school.

Academy: A school or college for special training

Concentration: The ability to focus ones attention.

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Comprehension: The power of understanding and exercise

aimed at improving or testing ones understanding of language.

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