STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING LOW ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN GOVERNMENT IN GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS, (A CASE STUDY OF ONITSHA SOUTH LG ANAMBRA STATE)
ABSTRACT
This study examines strategies for improving low academic performance in government in government secondary schools in Onitsha south, LGA, Anambra state. Over the years, there has been a consistent decline in students’ performance in government. This sordid situation has caused teachers, parents, curriculum experts and evaluators a serious concern. To carry out this investigation, data were collected from thirty eight (38) government teachers randomly from twenty secondary schools Onitsha south Local Government Area. Anambra state Analysis of the data revealed that poorly trained government teachers, poor instructional delivery, lack of infrastructural facilities, teachers’ attitude toward innovation, and the traditional content/knowledge oriented curriculum were factors associated with students’ low performance in government. Based on the findings recommendations were made on strategies that will improve the quality of performance in the subject. In this work, data collected in the area of material, facilities and human resources available for teaching the subject, using questionnaire, personal interview and relevant textbooks. Put together, the research questionnaire distributed were forty.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page – – – – – – – – – i
Approval page – – – – – – – – ii
Declaration – – – – – – – – – iii
Dedication – – – – – – – – – iv
Acknowledgment – – – – – – – – v
Abstract – – – – – – – – – vi
Table of Contents – – – – – – – – vii
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study – – – – – 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem – – – – – 2
1.3 Purpose of the Study – – – – – – 3
1.4 Research Questions – – – – – – 4
- Significance of the Study – – – – – 4
1.6 Delimitation of the Study – – – – – 5
1.7 Limitation of the Study – – – – – – 5
1.8 Definition of Terms – – – – – – 6
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.0 Introduction – – – – – – – 8
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CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.0 Introduction – – – – – – – 51
3.1 Research Design – – – – – – – 51
3.2 Population of the Study – – – – – – 51
3.3 Sample and Sampling Techniques – – – – 52
3.4 Research Instrument – – – – – – 53
3.6 Method of Data Collection – – – – – 54
3.7 Method of Data Analysis – – – – – 54
CHAPTER FOUR: PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
4.0 Introduction – – – – – – – 55
4.1 Presentation and Analysis – – – – – 55
4.2 Summary of Findings – – – – – – 59
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY OF CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Re: Statement of Problem – – – – – 60
5.2 Procedure used for the Research – – – – 60
5.3 Discussion of Findings – – – – – – 61
5.4 Conclusion – – – – – – – – 63
5.5 Recommendations – – – – – – 64
5.6 Suggestions for Further Studies – – – – 67
References – – – – – – – – 68
