Several factors influence the learning process and the overall performance of human beings. These factors can have either positive or negative influences. According to Okoro, these factors can be classified into three broad categories: the Hereditary and Physiological factors, the Psychological factors, and the Environmental factors. Each of these categories are like tree with many branches, environmental factors for example can be sub-divided into; home factors, school related factors, teacher related factors and societal factors.
For the purpose of this paper, discussion will be done exhaustively on how school environments and other related factors affect students’ learning in secondary school.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- School Factors and Students Learning
- Physical Facilities
- The Psychological Environment
- Classroom Size
- Teaching Method
- References
Objectives and Key Themes
This paper aims to explore how various factors within the school environment impact the learning of Nigerian secondary school students. The study investigates the relationship between the school environment and student academic performance, focusing on the influence of physical facilities and psychological aspects of the learning setting.
- Influence of school environment on student learning
- Impact of physical facilities (e.g., classroom size, resources) on learning outcomes
- Role of the psychological environment (e.g., safety, distractions) in student academic success
- The relationship between teaching methods and student learning
- Factors contributing to effective learning environments in Nigerian secondary schools
Chapter Summaries
Introduction: This introductory chapter establishes the multifaceted nature of factors influencing learning, categorizing them into hereditary, psychological, and environmental influences. It specifically focuses on the impact of school environments and related factors on secondary school students' learning in Nigeria, setting the stage for a detailed examination of these influences in subsequent sections.
School Factors and Students Learning: This chapter emphasizes the critical role of the school environment in shaping student learning. It highlights the influence of external factors like social and cultural values, as well as the impact of the school's physical condition, teacher quality, and administrative support on students' ability and willingness to learn. Examples of poorly equipped and unsafe classrooms are cited to demonstrate how these factors hinder effective learning.
Physical Facilities: This chapter underscores the importance of adequate physical facilities in ensuring quality education. It argues that well-equipped schools with appropriate resources and infrastructure are crucial for student achievement. The chapter references the concept of "school facilities" as encompassing the coordination of the physical workspace with the people and the work of the organization, integrating administrative, architectural, behavioral, and engineering sciences. It emphasizes that the availability of resources directly impacts the provision of quality education.
Keywords
School environment, student learning, Nigeria, secondary education, physical facilities, psychological environment, classroom size, teaching methods, academic performance, learning outcomes, effective learning environments.
Nigerian Secondary School Environment and Student Learning: FAQs
What is the main focus of this document?
This document provides a comprehensive preview of a paper exploring how various factors within the Nigerian secondary school environment impact student learning. It covers the table of contents, objectives, key themes, chapter summaries, and keywords.
What are the key themes explored in the paper?
The paper investigates the relationship between the school environment and student academic performance. Key themes include the influence of physical facilities (classroom size, resources), the psychological environment (safety, distractions), teaching methods, and factors contributing to effective learning environments in Nigerian secondary schools.
What aspects of the school environment are examined?
The study examines both physical and psychological aspects of the school environment. Physical aspects include the availability and quality of facilities, classroom size, and resources. Psychological aspects encompass the overall safety and the presence or absence of distractions within the learning environment.
How does the paper define "school facilities"?
The paper defines "school facilities" as encompassing the coordination of the physical workspace with the people and the work of the organization, integrating administrative, architectural, behavioral, and engineering sciences. It emphasizes that the availability of resources directly impacts the provision of quality education.
What is the significance of physical facilities in student learning?
The paper argues that adequate physical facilities, including appropriate resources and infrastructure, are crucial for student achievement. Poorly equipped and unsafe classrooms are cited as examples of how inadequate facilities hinder effective learning.
What role does the psychological environment play in student success?
The paper highlights the role of the psychological environment, including factors such as safety and the presence or absence of distractions, in influencing student academic success.
What is the relationship between teaching methods and student learning?
The paper explores the relationship between teaching methods and student learning outcomes, acknowledging its importance as a factor influencing student success.
What are the main chapters covered in the paper?
The paper includes chapters on: Introduction, School Factors and Students Learning, Physical Facilities, The Psychological Environment, Classroom Size, Teaching Method, and References.
What are the key words associated with this research?
Key words include: School environment, student learning, Nigeria, secondary education, physical facilities, psychological environment, classroom size, teaching methods, academic performance, learning outcomes, and effective learning environments.
What is the overall goal of this research?
The overall goal is to explore how various factors within the school environment impact the learning of Nigerian secondary school students, focusing on the influence of physical and psychological aspects of the learning setting on student academic performance.
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- Adekunle Abiodun (Author), 2020, How some factors in the school environment can affect the learning of Nigerian secondary school students, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/535915
