Innovative approaches to enhance in-school adolescents’ reading skills and attitudes in Nigerian schools: An empirical perspective

Abstract

The educational landscape in Nigeria faces significant challenges in cultivating effective reading skills and positive attitudes toward reading among in-school adolescents. Traditional instructive methods have often failed to address these issues, resulting in low literacy rates and students disconnected from reading. This research explores innovative approaches capable of enhancing reading skills and attitudes in Nigerian schools, focusing on empirical evidence from three secondary schools in Oyo City. The study utilises a descriptive survey method, involving sixty students from Junior Secondary Class 3 to Senior Secondary 3, to assess the impact of innovative strategies to improve the reading skills and attitudes of the students. The findings reveal the possibilities of significantly improved reading skills andattitudes when exposed to these innovative approaches. This study underscores the necessity of adopting creative and engaging approaches to reading to foster more literate and motivated students, ultimately contributing to better academic performance and lifelong learning. The results provide valuable insights for school librarians, teachers, policymakers, and stakeholders aiming to contribute to improved literacy in Nigeria.