Michael Okello Okwara

Integrated Approach to Teaching of English: Conception, Challenges and Opportunities Michael Okello Okwara

Reservations have been raised about the integrated approach to the teaching of English in secondary schools in Kenya since its introduction in 1985. This book provides an insight into stakeholders' conception of the integrated English language curriculum for secondary schools, preparation of teachers of English to implement the integrated English language curriculum, use of integrated approach in English language lessons and in other subjects, extent to which external evaluation of English language is based on the integrated approach, extent to which English language textbooks are based on the integrated approach, extent of integration in the English language syllabus in terms of objectives, content, learning activities, teaching methods, suggested resources and evaluation procedures and challenges and opportunities available in improving the use of the integrated approach in English language teaching and learning. The book reveals areas of deficiency in the English language curriculum and teacher education. It provides opportunities for review of both the curriculum and pedagogy in secondary schools.