The Impact Of Interaction Between Mother Tongue And Kiswahili: Philosophical Analysis Of Performance Of Kenya Certificate Of Primary Education In Nyakach District Of Kisumu County, Kenya

Abstract

This project has discussed the impact of interaction between mother tongue and Kiswahili on how it affects the performance of Kenya certificate of primary education (K.C.P.E) in Nyakach District of Kisumu County. The researcher has used philosophical analysis to analyze the historical factors that hindered the acquisition of Kiswahili language which of course is the exodus of the problem. The impact of the first language on the acquisition of the second language which is Kiswahili is also analyzed critically where the role of the mind in the acquisition of language also plays part. Philosophical analysis of second language and transition from Mother tongue to Kiswahili is also discussed. The researcher has also used critical analysis to discuss the educational effects of transition from mother tongue (Dholno) to second language (Kiswahili) and how it affects the performance of the learners in Nyakach District of Kisumu County. The researcher has also put forward ideas that can lead to the improvement of performance of Kiswahili within the area under investigation. This analysis has taken the four dimensions of education namely the cognitive, normative, creative and Dialogical dimensions of education. Finally further recommendation that can lead to good performance of Kiswahili in Nyakach District of Kisumu county has also been analyzed philosophically.