A Comparison of English Language Teaching & Learning Activities at Secondary School Certificate and Cambridge O-Level

Abstract

The primary aim of the research was to explore the effect of teaching and learning activities on students at Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Cambridge O-level. It will make aware teachers to know the level at which the students were able to use English language as a skill; at SSC level or O-level. The researchers used qualitative approach for data collection. The research tool was ‘Test’ to check the effect of activities comparatively at both levels. Two tests were conducted named as; Test-1 and Test-2 to check the students’ Reading and Writing Skills. Sample of the study included thirty (30) students each at SSC and O-level. The qualitative data was analyzed by developing codes and themes. It was found that different teaching and learning activities were implemented to improve students’ reading and writing skills at O-level but no activities were being done at SSC level. The findings of the study also revealed that the students at O-level were better in the use of grammar, choice of vocabulary, in forming coherence and cohesion than the students at SSC level. It was recommended that different activities for teaching and learning process should be activated at SSC level to enhance students’ reading and writing skill and to improve
listening and speaking skill as well at both levels.