FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS TOWARDS THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF FRENCH LANGUAGE IN LOKOJA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KOGI STATE

Abstract

This research examined theFactors influencing the attitude of students towards the teaching and learning of French Language in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State. Four research questions were raised and analysed. Related literature was reviewed to broaden the view of the research. Descriptive research design was used for the study. Questionnaire was used as research instrument. The population for this study was all the Lokoja Local Government Area teachers. Simple Random sampling technique was used to select fifty (50) respondents from Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State. A validated researcher designed questionnaire was administered to the sample and simple percentage was used to analyze the data gathered. It was revealed that Teacher’s qualification/mastery of instructional materials, method of teaching, excursion to where the French language is being spoken and adequate reading materials affect the general attitudes of students towards the learning of French language and that there is urgent need of looking towards those factors to promote efficient and effective teaching of French language in secondary schools in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State. Based on the findings of the study, the conclusion drawn includes: the general attitude of students towards French language can be influenced by teacher’s qualification/mastery of instructional materials and that the method of teaching, excursion to where the French language is being spoken and adequate reading materials affect the students positively.  The study recommends amongst others that a friendly environment should be created for the students and teachers for the learning of French language and competent and qualified teachers should be employed by the government to handle French language in 
secondary schools.