Abstract: The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of visual communication on semantic communication among students and teachers in Aljamea-tus-saifiyah,culture Generale (Secondary), Nairobi. The study was guided by the following research questions: What is the frequency of visual communication among students and teachers in Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah, Culture Generale (Secondary) Nairobi, Kenya? The study was anchored in Constructivism theories. The study was guided by Quasi-experimental research design. The target population comprised of all teachers and students in Culture Generale (secondary) in Nairobi, Kenya. Stratified Sampling Technique was used to select a sample size of 42 students to participate in the study. Questionnaires and direct observation guides were used as data collection instruments. The research instruments were subjected to both content and face validity. Quantitative data was collected, coded and presented. Key findings showed that visual aids were used in both Arabic and English Subjects..
KEYWORDS: Kenya, semantic communication barrier, Aljamea –tus - SaifiyahCulture Generale (Secondary) Nairobi, constructivism theory
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