INFLUENCE OF CURRICULUM DELIVERY IN ENHANCING GENERAL TEACHING METHODS AND STRATEGIES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE

Abstract

This study investigated the influence of curriculum delivery in enhancing general 
teaching methods and strategies in English language in secondary schools in Anambra 
State. The specific objectives were to examine the impact of curriculum delivery on 
teaching methods of English language, and to investigate the main features of the new 
English language curriculum in secondary schools within the state. A sample size of 423 
respondents was drawn from the study population using both probability and non
probability sampling procedures to ensure adequate representation and reliability of 
findings. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using 
descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that effective curriculum 
delivery plays a significant role in improving general teaching methods and strategies of 
English language in secondary schools. It was further observed that the new English 
language curriculum is designed to promote learner-centered approaches, critical 
thinking, and communicative competence, although challenges such as inadequate 
resources and insufficient teacher training affect its implementation. Based on the 
findings, the study recommends that secondary schools in Anambra State should 
strengthen curriculum delivery by providing supportive teaching and learning 
environments. In addition, teachers should continually improve their teaching methods to 
enhance students’ academic achievement in English language