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Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS) (Vol 1 No 1)
Article Title: Assessing English Studies Teachers' Competence in the Use Of Flash Cards and Charts in Teaching Vocabulary Among Lower Primary School Pupils in Osun State, Nigeria
by Dr. (Mrs.) B. B. Adeyemi

Abstract:
The study determined English Studies teachers’ competence vis-a-vis their educational qualifications, years of experience and gender in the use of flash cards and charts in teaching vocabulary among lower primary school pupils in Osun State. The study employed survey research design. The sample size consisted of 540 English Studies teachers that were selected using multi-stage sampling procedure and simple random sampling techniques. A research question was asked and answered while three hypotheses were formulated and tested. The results showed that the teachers had average competence in using flash cards and charts in teaching vocabulary within the study area at 295(54.6%). Also, no significant differences existed based on gender (F= 2.678; p> 0.05) whereas significant differences existed based on educational qualifications (F= 8. 257; p<0.05) and years of experience (F=154.752; p< 0.05) respectively. The study concluded that years of experience and teachers’ qualifications are major determinants of teachers’ competence in using flash cards and charts in teaching lower primary pupils’ vocabulary
Keywords: Teachers' Competence, English Studies, Flash Cards, Charts, Vocabulary
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