Problems faced by teachers and students in teaching and learning literature in SK. St. George Punau, Kuching: a case study / Rina Rimbos Regan

This case study sought to find out the problems faced by the teachers and students of SK. St. George Punau, Kuching, Sarawak in teaching and learning literature. Two English language teachers and 76 primary four and primary five students were involved in the study. Questionnaires, interviews and classroom observations were used to collect the data concerning the problems faced by the teachers and students in teaching and learning the subject. Findings showed that teachers faced major problems in aspects of materials, trainings and experiences and students' poor command of English language. However, findings also showed that the teachers did not face much problems in the aspect of language used in the texts or their own. The study on students' problems in learning the subject showed that a majority of the students had very poor command of the English language. It was also revealed that most of the students had low motivation in learning the subject. It is, therefore, recommended that all parties involved with the implementation of the subject in schools play their roles actively to ensure its success in all schools throughout the country.