Assessing the influence of University for Development Studies school environment on student learning
Journal Title: Journal of Educational Research and Reviews - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
This study sets out to examine the role school environmental factors play in students’ learning in the University for Development Studies, Wa Campus. The study looked at three specific objectives which are to assess students’ characteristics responsible for their academic achievements in the University, determine how availability of school instructional resources influence academic performance of students of the University for Development Studies and explore the challenges that students’ encounter in the existing learning environment. The study adopted descriptive design with a sample size of 92 selected with purposive, simple random sampling and stratified sampling technique. The data were analysed with the aid of descriptive statistics. The study revealed that indiscipline could have detrimental effects on the performance of the student. Other issues that were raised include students’ perception about certain issues, poor relationship with students and problems with motivation. Furthermore, the study revealed that instructional resources had an influence on academic achievements. On challenges, the study revealed that existing infrastructure is inadequate for learning. The study among other things recommended that students should develop positive attitudes towards studies. This is because no positive achievement can be attained without this. The Counseling Unit of the University should monitor the progress of students in the University. Where necessary, there should be periodic assessment of student related issues in order to identify and tackle grievances.
Authors and Affiliations
Asante Job, Abdul Moomen Pantah
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