INFLUENCE OF CLASSROOM CONDITIONS ON STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

INFLUENCE OF CLASSROOM CONDITIONS ON STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ABSTRACT

The availability of a development infrastructure of various levels of educational institutions is inevitable for sound academic learning. The benefits derivable in an institution with good infrastructures, adequate classroom facilities cannot be over emphasized. This work was aimed at championing an ideal modern classroom conditions which will enhance learning and molding of attitudes. In this study, related literature was reviewed. This work tried to survey the present classroom conditions obtainable in secondary schools in Enugu North Secondary School in Enugu State. Sample of 200 students was used. In the analysis, mean was used, the findings were analyzed and recommendation was given. From table I: Most of the respondents were positive to the question items, while few respondents were negative to few questions. Table II: Majority of the respondents responded positively too, while few responded negatively. Table III: Majority of respondents were positive to the items in the question while few disagreed, which indicates that classroom condition affects learning. Table IV: Majority of the respondents were positive which shows that, teachers have roles to play to improve the classroom conditions. The work finally revealed that classroom condition influences learning in schools. The following findings were discovered from data analysis conducted in this work, Lack of availability of facilities, arrangement and utilization of these facilities influences student’s performance, That classroom should be well equipped, Students find it difficult to learn in an unconducive environment, That students dislike standing while or when receiving lectures because it causes discomfort and tiredness, That availability of facilities, arrangement and utilization of these facilities facilitates learning too.