IMPACT OF SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ON STUDENTS’ PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN IKEJA LOCAL GOVERNMENT


IMPACT OF SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ON STUDENTS’ PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN IKEJA LOCAL GOVERNMENT   

ABSTRACT

Among the predictors of students’ academic performance and psychosocial development is the degree of comfortability and conduciveness of school environment. The study examined the impact of school environment on students’ academic performance and psychosocial development in Nigeria using a case study of secondary students in Ikeja Local Government. The survey design in collaboration with the purposive sampling technique was used to select 120 secondary school students from 10 selected secondary schools in the study area. The instrument used for data collection was the questionnaire, which was administered to the respondents. The data obtained was subjected to descriptive statistic techniques and the chi-squared analysis. The results revealed that physical school environment; school location and school facilities significantly influenced the academic performance of the selected students. Also, school environment, in its entirety significantly impacted on the level of students’ psychosocial development. Based on these findings, the study recommends that modern and functional educational facilities such as libraries, laboratories, ICT centers, health centers, sport centers, toiletries and other instructional materials should be provided and made accessible to the students and teachers should be friendly and courteous towards their students so that they- the students, can consult them whenever they have any disturbing issue(s).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   

Approval Page    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   

Declaration    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   

Dedication    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   

Acknowledgement    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   

Abstract    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   

Table of Contents    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   

CHAPTER ONE – INTRODUCTION

1.1    Background of the Study    -    -    -    -    -   

1.2    Statement of General Problem    -    -    -    -   

1.3    Objective of the Study    -    -    -    -    -    -   

1.4    Research Questions    -    -    -    -    -    -   

1.5    Significance of the Study    -    -    -    -    -   

1.6    Scope of the Study    -    -    -    -    -    -   

1.7    Definition of Terms    -    -    -    -    -    -   

CHAPTER TWO – REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1    Introduction    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   

2.2    Theoretical Framework    -    -    -    -    -   

2.3    Conceptual Framework    -    -    -    -    -   

2.4    Empirical Review    -    -    -    -    -    -   

CHAPTER THREE – RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1    Introduction    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   

3.2    Research Design    -    -    -    -    -    -   

3.3    Population of Study    -    -    -    -    -    -   

3.4    Sample size and Sampling Techniques    -    -    -   

3.5    Method of Data Collection    -    -    -    -    -   

3.6    Research Instrument

3.7    Validity of the Instrument    -    -    -    -    -   

3.8    Reliability of the Instrument    -    -    -    -   

3.9    Sampling Method    -    -    -    -    -    -   

CHAPTER FOUR – DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

4.1    Introduction    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   

4.2    Data Presentation and Analysis    -    -    -    -   

4.3    Testing Hypothesis    -    -    -    -    -    -   

CHAPTER FIVE – SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

5.1    Summary    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   

5.2    Conclusion    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   

5.3    Recommendations    -    -    -    -    -    -   

    References -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   

Appendix    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -

                                              CHAPTER ONE

1.1     INTRODUCTION:  IMPACT OF SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ON STUDENTS’ PYSCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN IKEJA LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Education is highly imperative to all countries of the world regardless of their level of development. Education is the process of transmitting knowledge, skills, facts, judgment etc. either formally or informally. It is the channel through which human, physical, social, emotional and intellectual abilities are harnessed. Education to Kneller (2000) is the process by which individuals go through schools, colleges, universities and other institutions of learning for transmission of values and knowledge.

Education in the submission of the 1st black president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, is the most potent weapon to fight poverty, ignorance and provoke positive reforms in the world. Quality education allows for acquisition of skills, technological advancement and creates an avenue for the exploration of human resources towards the attainment of economic development.

School environment is a concept that goes beyond the physical location of a school; it covers the teacher-student relationship, aesthetic structure of classrooms, libraries, laboratories, quality of teachers, teaching methods,  etc, which are crucial in the process of teaching and learning. These elements of school environment affect the academic performance of students (Ajao, 2001). The extent to which student learning is propelled is at the mercy of the location of the school compound, availability of instructional materials and classroom structure. It has been universally agreed among scholars that schools with conducive environment for the activities of teaching and learning will produce positive results of education that will speed up effective teaching-learning synergy, education emancipation and the academic performance of the students.

The physical features of a school have strong influence on students’ performance and the attitude of their teachers in assiduously discharging their duties. In a situation where a school environment is faced with menace such as poor lighting, poor ventilation system, dilapidated facilities, high noise level, high discharge of toxic substances,  high student-teacher ratio etc, the process of teaching and learning will be difficult, which will eventually produce poor  academic performance of the students. (Ajayi, 2004). The combination of uncomfortable work place for teachers and poor state of school facilities generates stress and job dissatisfaction among teachers. In furtherance, it will also results in indolence and demotivation among the students.

In addition to these, the structure of a school environment influences the level of psychosocial development of the students. The definition of “psychosocial” according to the American Psychiatric Association (APA) is the combination of psychological and social factors that determines the mental stability of an individual. Social influence like peer pressure,  religious belief, self-esteem, family background, stress, hospitality, depression, hopelessness, socialization, style of parental upbringing, family-child relationship and interpersonal relationship helps to shape the personality and psychological makeup of individuals.  Students with psychosocial deficiency will surely have difficulty to function in social events and may have challenges in communicating effectively to others (Asoquo & Kalu, 2015).

The alarming rate of woeful academic performance among students in Nigeria has been of much concern to teachers, parents, government and the students themselves. The quality of education is not only dependent on the number and qualifications of teachers, but on the location and coordination of school environment, because the school environment is an essential area that should be well-managed to attain higher student academic performance.

1.2    STATEMENT OF PROBLEM

All schools in Nigeria are situated at various places by private individuals, government, corporate and religious organizations. Thus, the process of teaching and learning takes place under different environment.

Every school owns different kind of facilities and classroom structures at varying efficiency level. All students are expected to sit for the same examination at the final year of either their junior or senior secondary school education (Junior Secondary School Certificate Examination at junior level and Senior School Certificate Examination at senior level). Uniform academic performance is also expected to be achieved among the students since they were taught with similar syllabus and curriculum.

 In reality, some students in some schools perform better than their counterparts in other schools. This indicates there are peculiar determinants that influence the success or failure of students in examinations. A particular example of such determinants is the school environment. Students taught in a conducive environment tend to perform better than their peers taught in an uncomfortable environment. To this end, it is apt to examine the impact of school environment on the academic performance of students and on their psychosocial development.

1.3   OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY: 

The main objective of the study is to examine the impact of school environment on students’ academic performance and psychosocial development in Nigeria using a case study of secondary students in Ikeja local government area of Lagos state.

The specific objectives of the study are:

To ascertain the extent to which the quality of physical school environment affects students’ academic performance. To assess the extent to which school location affects students’ academic performance. To find out the extent to which school facilities and equipments affects students’ academic performance. To explore the extent to which school environment influences students’ psychosocial development by considering factors like peer pressure, self-esteem, depression and parenting style.

1.4    RESEARCH QUESTIONS

The questions of interest raised in study include:

What is the impact of the physical school environment on students’ academic performance? What is the impact of school location on students’ academic performance? What is the impact of school facilities and equipments on students’ academic performance? What is the effect of school environment on students’ psychosocial development?

1.5    RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS

Four hypotheses relating to each research questions are developed in the study.

Hypothesis 1

H0:  There is no significant relationship between schools’ physical environment and students’ academic performance in Ikeja LGA.

H1: There is significant relationship between schools’ physical environment and students’ academic performance in Ikeja LGA.

Hypothesis 2

H0:  There is no significant relationship between schools’ location and students’ academic performance in Ikeja LGA.

H1:  There is significant relationship between schools’ location and students’ academic performance in Ikeja LGA.

Hypothesis 3:

H0:  There is no significant relationship between schools’ facilities and students’ academic performance in Ikeja LGA.

H1:  There is significant relationship between schools’ facilities and students’ academic performance in Ikeja LGA.

Hypothesis 4:

H0:  There is no significant relationship between schools’ environment and students’ psychosocial development in Ikeja LGA.

H1:  There is significant relationship between schools’ environment and students’ psychosocial development in Ikeja LGA.

1.6    SIGNIFCANCE OF THE STUDY:

The findings will be of substantial benefits to students, parents, guardians, teachers, principals, government and relevant stakeholders in the education sector.

The findings of the study will help parents and guardians in determining the choice of the type of school for their children and wards. This is because, the children will enjoy good school learning environment that allows for quality school products.

The study informs teachers, headmasters (mistresses) and principals about their readiness and strong-will to improve school supervision and management methods to ensure quality teaching and learning. It will help them appreciate the fact good school facilities and equipment stimulates students’ academic performance.  It will also assist the teachers in the areas of their classroom delivery, teaching effectiveness and increased productivity.

The results of the study will help the government and policymakers to formulate effective planning policies and programmes to foster schools’ academic activities. It will also provide policymakers with knowledge to identify and solve the needs of the schools in terms of building and facilities.

Lastly, it will aid researchers in their future research undertakings in the aspect of school environment, students’ academic performance and their psychosocial development.

1.7   SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY: 

The study attempts to cover the impact of school environment on students’ academic performance and psychosocial development by prioritizing on secondary school students in Ikeja local government area of Lagos state.

The limitations faced in the study are time and financial constraint. The time given to conduct a study in terms of its vast nature is relatively small, coupled with other academic commitment of the researcher. Also, due to limited funds, the study only covers one local government out of the 774 local government areas in Nigeria.

Nevertheless, a robust and fact-finding research was carried out.

1.8   PLAN OF THE STUDY: 

The study is divided into five chapters.

Chapter one is the introductory aspect of the study that consists of the general introduction, problem statement, research objectives, questions and hypotheses that guides the study.

Chapter two contains the literature review, by delving on the conceptual framework, theoretical review, empirical review and gaps in literature.

Chapter three presents the research methodology adopted in the study.

Chapter four provides the presentation and discussion of results.

Chapter five gives the summary, conclusion, policy recommendation and suggestion for further studies.

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IMPACT OF SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ON STUDENTS’ PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN IKEJA LOCAL GOVERNMENT



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