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Effect Of School’s Factors On Students’ Academic Performance In English Language
[A CASE STUDY OF EWEKORO LGA, OGUN STATE] -
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CHAPTER FOUR
DATA ANALYSES AND RESULTS
This chapter presents information on the collation, analysis and interpretation of data based on the research purposes, research questions and research hypotheses.
Results
The data presented in this section provides a summary of the major characteristics of the students who were involved in the study. The questionnaire administered on this set of students was to ensure that necessary information was captured and measured accurately. The demographic information of students based on gender is presented below:
Table1 shows the distribution of the students by gender. It revealed that 63% involved in the study were males while 37% were females. This revealed that more males were involved in the study than females.
This part presents the results of the analyses of the research question. Research question 1
What are the school factors that influence students’ academic performance in English language?
Table 2 showed that class size of the students has 55.6% for strongly agree, 33.6% for agree, 10.0% strongly disagree, while 0.8% for disagree. Inadequate resource material for teaching of the students was rated 52.4% for strongly agree, 33.8% for agree, 13.0% for strongly disagree and 0.8% for disagree. The school physical appearance and facilities also has 55.9% for strongly agree, 26.6% for agree, 15.8% for strongly disagree and 1.8 for disagree.
Also the school location has 47.4% for strongly agree, 27.7% for agree, 20.6% for strongly disagree and 4.5% for disagree. Inadequate co-curricular activities in the school has 38.3% for strongly agree, 32.6% for agree, 27.3% for strongly disagree and 1.8% for disagree. Shortage of English language teachers has 38.8% for strongly agree, 31.8% for agree,26.6% for strongly disagree and 2.8% for disagree. Frequent changes of English language teachers has 35.8% for strongly agree, 36.3 for agree, 24.8% for strongly agree and 3.0% for disagree. Poor attitudes of English language teachers is with 35.6% for strongly agree, 36.1% for agree, 25.8 for strongly disagree, while 2.5% for disagree. Poor instructional strategies also has 35.8% for strongly agree, 27.8% for agree, 31.8% for strongly disagree, while 4.5% disagree. Poorly trained English language teachers has 29.8% for strongly agree, 25.8% for agree, 34.8%,for strongly disagree, and 12.5% for disagree. This is revealed by the number of students whose percentage falls 50% and above. However, the factors in the school have effect on students’ academic performance.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACT School factors are the school human and physical facilities that are indispensable in the educational process. The purpose of this study was to find out the effect of school factor on students’ academic performance in English language. This was also examined using the students. Research questions were generated for the study and hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study is a descriptive survey type. Simple random sampling technique was used to select a total of 1 ... Continue reading---
APPENDIX A - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]APPENDIX 1UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF ARTS EDUCATIONQUESTIONNAIRE ONDear student, The purpose of this questionnaire is to help the researcher collect data on the purpose of the study, you are therefore entreated to provide honest and objective response to the items.Kindly respond to the items in all the sections with a tick [ √ ] where they agree with your response. I assure you that all the information given is for ... Continue reading---
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]TABLE OF CONTENTSTitle page Certification Dedication Acknowledgements Abstract Table of Contents CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTIONBackground to the Study Statement of the Problem Purpose of the Study Research Questions Research Hypotheses Significance of the Study Scope of the Study Operational Definition of Terms CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATUREStatus of English Language in JSS Curriculum Instructio ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]Statement of the ProblemEmphasizing the importance of school factors on students’ academic performance, Oluchukwu (2000) asserted that school factors are essential aspect of educational planning. He went further to explain that unless schools are well situated, buildings adequately constructed and equipment adequately utilized and maintained, effective teaching and learning may not take place. The study by Ajayi (2007) maintained that a high level of students’ academ ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER TWO - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]The facilities that are needed to facilitate effective teaching and learning in English language in an education institution include the classroom, offices, libraries, laboratories, conveniences and other building as well as furniture items and sporting equipment. The quality of infrastructure and learning environment has strong effect on students’ academic performance in English language which is an index of quality assurance in the school. For instance, Earthman (2002) revealed that ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER THREE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]CHAPTER THREERESEARCH METHODOLOGY This chapter is meant to explain the methodology and procedures used in carrying out this research.The procedures are discussed under the following sub-headings:Research DesignPopulation, Sample and Sampling TechniqueInstrumentationProcedure for Data Analysis Technique Research DesignThis study is a descriptive research type. Descriptive research is a research that is concerned with the collection of data for the purpose of describing and interpreting ex ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FIVE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]CHAPTER FIVEDISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONSThis chapter focuses on the discussion of the major findings of this study, conclusions from the findings and recommendations. Some suggestions are also made to encourage further studies in related areas. The study was on the effect of school factors on students’ academic performance in English language. Discussion of the Findings The findings from this study revealed that school factors have major effect on students’ academic p ... Continue reading---
REFRENCES - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]REFERENCE Abdullahi, M. (2005) Educational technology for Islamic education reform in Abiola M.O (2012). An analysis of resources used for teaching English studies in senior secondary school in Kwara state (An Unpublished Med. Thesis) University of Ilorin.Abe, E. A. (1995). Relationship between subject specialization and students’ performance in reading comprehension in English in Nigerian Universities.Abe, T.O. Adu, E.L (2013) Influence of qualification on development and assessment of c ... Continue reading---
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACT School factors are the school human and physical facilities that are indispensable in the educational process. The purpose of this study was to find out the effect of school factor on students’ academic performance in English language. This was also examined using the students. Research questions were generated for the study and hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study is a descriptive survey type. Simple random sampling technique was used to select a total of 1 ... Continue reading---