INFLUENCE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES ON TEACHERS' EFFECTIVENESS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ILORIN METROPOLIS
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Date
2023-11-01
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Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education
Abstract
The subject of school facilities has received great attention from the public
as well as educators in recent times. The study examined the perceived
influence of school facilities on teachers' effectiveness in secondary
schools in Ilorin metropolis. A descriptive survey research design was
adopted. The population of this study was 2,032 comprised of 173
principals from Public and Private schools respectively, and 1,859
teachers comprised from Public and Private Senior Secondary Schools
respectively in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State of which 80 Principals and
467 teachers from public and private schools were randomly sampled. A
70-item self-designed questionnaire was the instrument used for data
collection based on 4-point Likert rating scale. Mean ratings and standard
deviation were the statistical tools used for data analysis. Means of 2.50
and above were accepted for the research questions. Findings of the study
revealed that Library facilities were under-utilized for teaching and
learning in secondary schools in Ilorin metropolis (mean = 1.72, SD =
0.89); Science laboratory facilities were under-utilized for teaching and
learning in secondary schools in Ilorin metropolis (mean = 1.72, SD =
0.89); ICT facilities were underutilized for teaching and learning in
Secondary Schools in Ilorin metropolis (mean = 1.38, SD = 0.55); and that,
School facilities have significant influence on teachers' effectiveness in
secondary schools in Ilorin metropolis (mean = 3.05, SD = 0.44). From the
findings, it could be concluded that, Books and maps which are library
facilities; Pipettes, centrifuges, Bunsen burner and stirrer which are
science laboratory, computer which are ICT facilities, together with,
methodology in teaching, the instructional material, assignment,
assessment of the students, discipline, classroom instructional climate,
content of knowledge, student's perception of teacher's effectiveness, influence of teachers on students and professional behavior of teachers
contribute positively to teachers' effectiveness in secondary schools in
Ilorin metropolis. Based on the conclusion it was recommended that the
Government should earmark a substantial amount of money (that is from
the national budget) for the provision of needed facilities in the schools.
There should be an adequate and prompt supply of infrastructural
facilities into all secondary schools. Also, proper, and timely maintenance
of these facilities are essential. Most of the facilities available are in a poor
state of disrepair. Hence, educational planners and school leaders should
carry out extensive repairs, renovation, retrofitting and replacement of
some major component.