The Contributions of Non-Governmental Organizations in Teaching Hausa Language at Basic Level in Katsina State, Nigeria
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Basic Level, Hausa Language, Non-governmental OrganizationAbstract
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are crucial to development efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in education, where many major donor organizations have increased funding routed through NGOs to support educational programs. Therefore, this study investigates the contribution of NGO activities in teaching and learning the Hausa language at the basic level, with a specific focus on Teaching at the Right Level Nigeria in Katsina Metropolis. The study employed a collective case study design and mixed methods approach, combining both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. A total of 192 respondents involved in basic education delivery were selected using purposive sampling. Quantitative data from questionnaires were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while interview responses were analyzed qualitatively through content analysis using codes and themes. The findings from both quantitative and qualitative data reveal that the Teaching at the Right Level project had a significant positive impact on students’ Hausa language skills, particularly in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It also contribute to basic education delivery in Katsina State. These interventions improved the quality of Hausa language teaching and learning, increased access to teaching and learning resources, and helped enhance students’ performance in phonemic awareness and the alphabetic principle. Despite these improvements, the support activities were not sufficient to reach all schools, which contributed to continued low student performance in their first school leaving examination. Based on the results, it was recommended that The Government authorities should enforce policies that mandate continuous professional development for teachers and monitor their implementation to ensure effectiveness. The Ministry of Education should enhance teacher training programs by investing in comprehensive and continuous professional development programs that focus on modern teaching methodologies, ICT integration, and language competencies.
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