Perspective evaluation of the teaching of literature to less proficient students

• Published in: Man in India
• Main Author: Ab Rashid R.; Rahman S.B.A.; Yunus K.; Wahab Z.; Ismail N.S.
• Format: Review
• Language: English
• Published: Serials Publications 2016
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85008431849&partnerID=40&md5=c520adc00ce3d1b2047137cf9e6771ee

This research was carried out to investigate how teachers and less proficient are currently adapting and coping with literature teaching and learning in schools. To examine teachers' views, 10 teachers (five taught in form one and the other five taught in form two) were selected randomly to be interviewed. To examine students' views, questionnaires were distributed to 230 less proficient students in form one and form two and 50 of them were selected randomly to be interviewed. It is found that the teachers had different views on the teaching of literature to less proficient students. Those who had positive views claimed that they believe on the potential of literature in helping the students to develop their language. The teachers with less positive views felt that it is difficult to teach literature to the students. As for the students, they reported that they still liked their literature lessons even though they perceived that there are several weaknesses in the teaching strategies employed by their teachers. The findings discussed in this paper are useful for policy makers, teachers, and parents to gain insights into the teaching and learning of literature in schools for them to take necessary actions to improve the teaching and learning process.