CASE STUDY: IN ONICHA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EBONYI STATE
APPROVAL PAGE
This research project has been approved for the department of Educational Foundation, Faculty of Education in Ebonyi, State University, Abakaliki in partial fulfillment of the requirement degree in educational foundation.
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Dr. Mrs. Sarah Egwu Date
Project Supervisor
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HOD Date
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Dean Faculty of Education Date
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External Examiner Date
CERTIFICATION PAGE
This is to certify that Mrs. Igwe Grace with Reg. No EBSU/WASP/2004/5046 carried out this research work in the department of Educational Foundation, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.
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Dr. (Mrs) Sarah Egwu Date
Project Supervisor
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HOD Date
Dept of Educational Foundations
DEDICATION
This project work is dedicated to God Almighty, who out of His love and protection saw me to this height and to my beloved husband and children.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I wish to express my sincere gratitude to God Almighty for His grace throughout my studies.
I am particularly indebted to my supervisor Dr. (Mrs) Sarah Egwu for her patience in reading through my scripts. My gratitude also goes to my lecturers Mrs. Emesina, Mrs. P. I. Eze, Dr. S. N. Ajah, Dr. O. Nwite, Dr. J. O. Egbo, Dr. D. I. Igba, Rev. C. Nnanami Rabbi, Dr. P. Nwakpa and also Professor B. E. Alumode for impacting the knowledge in me. The H.O.D, director of WASP Programme, Rev. Fr. (Dr) Anthony Echiagu for the help they rendered to me during the time of this work, and my entire class mates especially (Bro) James Ede for the role they played.
My appreciation goes to my lovely husband, (Bro) Peter Igwe for his financial support, who was solidly behind me, encouraging me in every step I take. My gratitude also goes to my academic adviser Rev. Professor E. Akumah for the help he rendered me during the time of this work. Again, my thanks goes to my friends and my children, I must not forget to acknowledge the immense contribution of my big brother, Mr. Cyril Chizoba (R.C.C) and his wife.
Finally my appreciation goes to those who have contributed in one way or the other in making this work a success.
ABSTRACT
The study aimed at finding the causes of poor performance in Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE), in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The main purpose of this study is to examine the root causes of poor performance of students in SSCE. Six research questions were raised to guide the study. The research design used in this study is a descriptive survey design. The population for the study consists of all the fourteen (14) registered secondary school which has 2,539 students. During this research, sample size of 175 students was used. The instrument for data collection is a questionnaire survey which was validated by three experts. The data collected was filled by the respondents which consisted of parents, teachers and students from different background. The researcher used mean (X) and frequencies to analyze the data. The following findings were made: examination malpractices, shortage of qualified teachers, government inability to provide basic laboratory equipment, dwindling economy, instructional method, and indiscipline in our secondary school. In order to solve the existing problems in our educational system, the study gave some recommendations which if wisely applied will lead to excellent performance in SSCE, this include: provision of conducive learning environment for student and teachers by providing basic materials needed for teaching and learning enlightenment campaign against examination malpractices would also go a long way to increase discipline.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page i
Approval page ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgment iv
Abstract v
Table of contents vi
CHAPTER ONE:
Introduction 1
Background of the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 5
Purpose of the Study 6
Significance of the Study 7
Scope of the Study 9
Research Question
CHAPTER TWO:
Literature Review 11
Shortage of Qualified Teachers 15
Instructional method 19
The Conceptual Nature of
Discipline problems in
our public schools 24
Indiscipline in Secondary schools 30
CHAPTER THREE:
Research Methodology 35
Research Design 35
Area of the Study 35
Population of the Study 36
Sample and sampling technique
Instrument of Data Collection 36
Validation of the Instrument 37
Reliability of the instrument 37
Method of Data Collection 38
Method of Data analysis 38
CHAPTER FOUR
Presentation of Result and Data
Analysis 40
Summary of Findings 48
CHAPTER FIVE
Discussion of Findings 50
Educational Implication 53
Recommendation 54
Limitation of the study
Suggestion for further Study 55
Summary 56
References 57
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION FACULTY OF EDUCATION EBONYI STATE UNIVERSITY, ABAKALIKI
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