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School Environment: Implication for Pedagogy and Quality Assurance in Social Studies Classroom in Nigeria

Ekiugbo, Uche Ken Emoefe (2023) School Environment: Implication for Pedagogy and Quality Assurance in Social Studies Classroom in Nigeria. British Journal of Education, 11 (10). pp. 1-13. ISSN 2054-6351(Print),2054-636X (Online)

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Abstract

The study examined the influence of School Environment on academic achievement of secondary school students in Social Studies: its implication for pedagogy and Quality Assurance in Social Studies classroom in Ekiti State Nigeria. The study was a descriptive research design, comprised of all the secondary school students in Ekiti State as the population. The sample of 200 students was drawn from 10 schools in 2 local government Areas of Ado and Irepodun/Ifelodun, using the simple random sampling technique. The instrument used for the study was a self-designed questionnaire, validated by experts, with reliability coefficient of 0-90. Data collected were analyzed using percentage, mean and chi square for two research questions and two hypotheses. The findings revealed that the quality of the physical school environment with regard to school building and school facilities have significant effect on academic achievement of students in Social Studies classroom. Based on the findings of the study, the implication of good and rich school environment was discussed in line with Pedagogy and Quality Assurance. Recommendations were made to schools, and government at all levels.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: L Education > L Education (General)
Depositing User: Professor Mark T. Owen
Date Deposited: 16 Aug 2023 15:06
Last Modified: 16 Aug 2023 15:06
URI: https://tudr.org/id/eprint/2105

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