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
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP540019
- DOI 10.33495/jerr_v6i1.17.130
- Views 100
- Downloads 0
Marital age and money management pattern as predictors of marital stability among married couples in Anambra State
The study examined age at marriage and money management pattern as one of the predictors of marital stability among married persons in Anambra State. Two research questions guided the study. The participants were 1000 ma...
Influence of implementation of academic supervision by the school supervisor, interpersonal communication, and teacher motivation on the quality of learning in secondary high schools in regency of South Buton, Indonesia
The study ascertained the influence of implementation of academic supervision by the school supervisor, interpersonal communication and teacher motivation on the quality of learning in secondary schools in regency of Sou...
Understanding of the team dynamics in adult education
On the hypothetical case we analyzed, a group of trainees comes to a crisis, while going through the team development phases. Intense disagreement between the members of the group emerges, and the instructor is informed...
Implementation of an integrated reflective practice model in higher education pedagogy within the context of a South African tertiary institution
Reflection as educational tool to improve practice has gained impetus and is deemed critical within the context of culturally relevant pedagogy. This article provides an example of a practitioners’ reflection on applied...
A study of factors that influence learners' self-evaluation of College English
In today’s China, both college students and the society are demonstrating an increasingly higher demand for College English education. However, the learners’ satisfaction degree is low, so that courses of English for Spe...