ASSESSMENT OF TEACHERS’ AND STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES ON UTILIZATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF SCHOOOL FACILITIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
ASSESSMENT OF TEACHERS’ AND STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES ON UTILIZATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF SCHOOOL FACILITIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
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2018-09
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BAWA, Najimudden Aliyu
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The study is entitled „Assessment of Teachers‟ and Students‟ Attitudes on Utilization and Maintenance of School Facilities in Secondary Schools in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The study was guided by eight objectives, which include the examination of teachers‟ and students‟ attitudes on the utilization of teaching facilities in Secondary Schools in Kaduna State, Nigeria; among others. In the light of the foregoing corresponding research questions were stated which include: Is there difference between the teachers‟ and students‟ attitudes on the utilization of School teaching facilities in Secondary Schools in Kaduna State, Nigeria?. Some of the null hypotheses include there is no significant difference in the opinions of principals, teachers and students on teachers‟ and students‟ attitudes on utilization of school teaching facilities in Secondary Schools in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Survey research design was used for the study. The population of study was 323431 consisted of principals, teachers and students. Purposive stratified sampling technique was used to pick four educational zones to represent the three senatorial zones in the state. The sample size of 382 was used based on research advisors table for sample selection. Structured questionnaire, titled “Teachers and Students Attitudes on Utilization and Maintenance of School Facilities Questionnaire” (TSAUMSFQ) was used as a means for data collection. The instrument was validated by supervisors and statisticians for content and face validity. The instrument was pilot tested and certified as statistically fit for the main work. Simple percentage and frequency counts were used to analyze the bio-data variables of the respondents, mean and standard deviation to answer the questions raised by the study and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) to validate the study‟s null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Hypotheses1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8 were rejected while 4 and 5 were retained. The study among other things discovered that: Teachers and students agreed that teaching facilities are adequately utilized in secondary schools in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Teachers and students affirmed that learning facilities are adequately utilized in secondary schools in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Some recommendations were put forth which include, there should be sustained effort on utilization of teaching facilities in secondary schools in Kaduna State, Nigeria by the school management since they are adequately utilized. This will assist in promoting effective teaching in schools.
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A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF MASTER DEGREE IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS AND CURRICULUM,
FACULTY OF EDUCATION,
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY,
ZARIA, NIGERIA
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ASSESSMENT,, TEACHERS’,, STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES,, UTILIZATION,, MAINTAINANCE,, SCHOOOL FACILITIES,, SECONDARY SCHOOLS,, KADUNA STATE,, NIGERIA,