Impact Factor (2025): 6.9
DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
This study
addresses the effectiveness and impact of immersion programmes at two distinct
French Language Institutions: the NFLV in Badagry, Lagos Nigeria and the IUP in
Porto Novo, Benin Republic. The problem under investigation is the comparative
effectiveness of the immersion programme offered by NFLV and IUP. Specifically,
the study identified and evaluated differences in programme design, pedagogical
strategies, students’ outcomes, and the level of availability of human and
material resources between these two Institutions. The study used cluster
sampling design to select 100 students who served as participants for the
study. Descriptive survey design was adopted and a well-structured
questionnaire was the main instrument used for collecting data in the course of
the study. The data collected was analysed using simple percentages,
mean/standard deviation descriptive statistical tools and independent t-test
for significance difference between two means was equally tested. The result
showed that the Human and Material resources for immersion programmes in the
NFLV and IUP is moderate. This is because of the grand mean scores of 2.96 and
3.14 are within the mean range interpretation of moderate high and are above
the criterion mean of 2.50 for a four point likert scale rating. Although,
better in IUP Porto Novo, since the grand mean of 3.14 is greater than 2.96
which represents NFLV. The programme design, pedagogical strategies, students’
outcomes were found to be better in IUP since their environment is a naturally
francophone country, which provides a more immersive linguistic experience.
Independent t-test for difference between means led to upholding of the null
hypothesis that there is no significant difference between the effectiveness of
NFLV and IUP centres for immersion programme. The study recommended inter alia
that; leveraging on technology can enhance language learning. The NFLV should
invest in digital resources such as language learning apps, virtual reality
experiences, and online French speaking forum to complement traditional
teaching methods.
Country : Nigeria
IRJIET, Volume 8, Issue 8, August 2024 pp. 128-137