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The Availability And Utilization Of School Library Resources And Academic Performance
[A CASE STUDY OF SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ETHIOPE EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT, DELTA STATE] -
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This study was carried out to examine the availability and utilization of school library resources and academic performance in selected secondary schools in Ethiope East Local Government, Delta State. Specifically, the study examined various school library resources available in selected secondary schools and the various areas utilization of library resources has impacted students academic performance in selected secondary schools in Ethiope East Local Government, Delta State. The study employed the survey descriptive research design. A total of 230 responses were validated from the survey. The study adopted the activity theory. From the responses obtained and analysed, the findings revealed that the available library resources in the selected secondary schools were mostly printed materials. Furthermore, the impact of library resource utilization is significant on the students’ academic performance. This is as the Pearson correlation test showed a positive significant relationship (.922**) between utilization of library resources and academic performance of students. The study recommend school administration to devise a method of allotting students more time to study in the libraries in order to avoid poor academic performance currently being experienced in secondary schools. More so, government should give priority on provision of adequate funds necessary for the provision of current and up to date library resources and also for the employment of qualified librarians.
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 4 ]The
library helps school teachers achieve the goals of producing
well-informed and prepared students for lifelong education. The full
range of information resources are needed for the school library to
function. This includes helping children develop their reading habits,
improve their reading skills, and study habits. Library facilities
contain information in print and non-print formats such as textbooks,
magazines, indexes, newspapers and magazines, reports, the Internet,
video ... Continue reading---
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 4 ]The
library helps school teachers achieve the goals of producing
well-informed and prepared students for lifelong education. The full
range of information resources are needed for the school library to
function. This includes helping children develop their reading habits,
improve their reading skills, and study habits. Library facilities
contain information in print and non-print formats such as textbooks,
magazines, indexes, newspapers and magazines, reports, the Internet,
video ... Continue reading---
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