“Teachers do not focus on the language part when they teach students the Zulu language in lower grades. In fact, among the causes of this is that they (teachers) do not have quality vocabulary knowledge”.
From this statement, formulate research questions, which you can use to prove or disprove this statement. MAKE SURE THAT THE RESEARCH QUESTIONS ARE FIT WITH THE APPROACH YOU CHOOSE.
1. What is the extent of teachers' vocabulary knowledge in the Zulu language when teaching lower grade students?
2. How do teachers approach teaching language components, such as vocabulary, in Zulu language lessons for lower grade students?
3. What are the perceived challenges faced by teachers in effectively teaching language components, including vocabulary, in Zulu language lessons for lower grade students?
4. How do students' language proficiency and learning outcomes in the Zulu language relate to the emphasis placed on vocabulary instruction by teachers in lower grade levels?