FACTORS INFLUENCING STUDENTS PERFORMANCE IN SHORTHAND

The study identifies many factors affecting students’ performance in shorthand, such as language teaching method, lecturers impact, students’ interest, technical factors and lack of dexterity (the ability to do something well); nervousness, emotional instability on the part of students, the payment of teachers’ salaries regularly and improvement on their conditions of service.
The study shows the level of the effect of the factors on the students’ performance by comparing lecturers’ and students’ response to the question asked.
It may be understood that shorthand is not exceptionally difficult. It is just like other subjects as revealed by the study though the complaints from the students and public said it is difficult.
The study finally revealed the possible means and ways of helping the shorthand writers, mostly the beginners who are desirous of enrolling for shorthand either for vocational or personal use or both.

Approval
Dedication
Acknowledgement
AbstractChapter One:
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background Of The Study
1.2 Statement Of Problem
1.3 Purpose Of The Study
1.4 Significance Of The Study
1.5 Research QuestionsChapter Two:
2.1 Literature Review
2.2 Historical Background Of Shorthand

Chapter Three:
3.0 Methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population
3.3 Questionnaire
3.4 Questionnaire Administration
3.5 Interview/Discussion Session

Chapter Four:
4.1 Analysis Of Data

Chapter Five
5.0 Findings, Conclusion, Recommendation, Areas For Further Research; And Summary
5.1 Findings
5.1.1 Could Lack Of Training Materials Contribute To The Problem Of Learning Of Shorthand.
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
5.3.1 Test Of Oral/Written English
5.3.2 Provision Of Teaching/Learning Facilities /Materials
5.3.3 Alternative To Pitman System Of Shorthand
5.3.4 Enhancement On The Instructor Attitude Towards Students And Shorthand
5.4 Areas For Further Research
5.5 Summary
5.5.1 Students’ Performance In Shorthand –
5.5.2 Shorthand Teaching
5.5.3 Comparison Of Instructors/Students Mean Ranks On Factors Influencing Students Performance In Shorthand
5.5.4 Instructor’s Factor
5.3.5 Subject Matter
5.5.6 Technical Factor
5.5.7 Teaching Method
5.5.8 Deficient Typing Skill Admission Requirements Of Students Enrolling Into
5.5.9 Shorthand Classes
5.6.1 Equipment
5.6.2 Teaching Penmanship
5.6.3 Mastery Of Shorthand Principles
5.6.4 Dictation Materials
5.6.5 Motivation: Giving Award
5.6.6 Instructors’ Method Of Dictation
5.6.7 Teaching Staff
Appendix (Questionnaire)
References

FACTORS INFLUENCING STUDENTS PERFORMANCE IN SHORTHAND