Teaching Through Content-Based and ESP Theories: Need for Vocational English in Agronomy and Veterinary Sections in Beni Secondary Schools

M.Ed Kakule Kavulikirwa Edmond () and PhD Prof. Tembue Zembele wa Ololo ()

Journal of Education and Practice, 2025, vol. 9, issue 1, 27 - 42

Abstract: Purpose: The study objective is to substantiate the effectiveness of teaching English through content-based and ESP theories in agricultural and veterinary options in Beni secondary schools. Methodology: In order to complete the research, the study used fieldwork for data collection. The collected information was subject to content analysis in order to understand what the respondents meant. Findings: The results reveal that English teachers teach more general English (72%) than vocational English (28%). Yet, agrovet pupils expressed the need to learn less general English (8%) than vocational English (92%). The materials in general English could not bring learners to comprehend, express, read, and know materials of their domains. Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: Researchers tailored to pupils’ needs a syllabus containing texts of their fields. They made exercises to help teachers approach the texts. The proposed methodology is eclectic with much focus on visual aids. This implies that a change in content and pedagogy is likely to make agrovet pupils proficient in English and conduct their profession easily.

Keywords: Content-based Theories; Vocational English; Eclectic Method; ESP Theories (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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