Creating A Geo-Database For Primary Schools Facilities In Kaura Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
ABSTRACT
The aim of the study is to develop a Geo-Database for Primary Schools in Kaura LocalGovernment Area, Kaduna State, Nigeria using Remote Sensing and GeographicInformation Systems Technique. 104 UBE primary schools were identified with apopulation of 326137 people across the study area.
All the schools in the study area werepurposively sampled and used in the study. The attribute data were obtained through theadministration of a checklist to the Head-Teachers of the schools.
The coordinates ofeach school were obtained using a hand-held GPS receiver. An administrative map of thestudy area was obtained from the Local Government Area to derive the base map throughdigitizing process.
The map was geo-referenced and digitized in ArcGIS 9.3. An overlayanalysis was performed and all the coordinates of the UBE primary schools were displayed on the composite map.
A GIS database was created where the spatial andattribute data were encoded and query analysis was carried out. The queries performedrevealed 724 functional classrooms with 66% of the schools having less than sixclassrooms.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page ……………………………………………………………………………………………… i
Declaration…………………………………………………………………………………………….. ii
Certification…………………………………………………………………………………………… iii
Dedication …………………………………………………………………………………………… iv
Acknowledgements ……………………………………………………………………………… v
Table of content …………………………………………………………………………………… vi
Appendices……………………………………………………………………. ix
List of Tables………………………………………………………………….. x
List of Figures ……………………………………………………………………………………… xi
Abstract ………………………………………………………………………………………………. xii
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study ………………………………………………………………… 1
1.2 Statement of the Research Problem …………………………………………………. 5
1.3 Aim Objectives of the Study………………………………………………………….. 10
1.4 Justification for the Study………………………………………………. 10
1.5 Scope of the Study ………………………………………………………………………. 11
CHAPTER TWO: CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK AND LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1. Introduction………………………………………………………………………………….. 12
2.2 Conceptual Framework and Theoretical Framework………………………… 12
2.2.1 The Concept of Spatial Distribution……………………………………………… 12
2.2.2 The Concept of UBE…………………………………………………….. 14
2.2.3 The Central Place Thoery………………………………………………………… 16
2.3.0 Literature Review…………………………….………………………… 19
2.3.1. Spatial Distribution of Education Infrastructure in Nigeria………………….. 19
2.3.2. Education and National Development……………………………………………….. 22
2.3.3 Effects of the Spatial Distribution of Education Infrastructure………………. 24
CHAPTER THREE: THE STUDY AREA AND METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction………………………………………………………………… 27
3.2 The Study area…………………………………………………………….. 27
3.2.1. Location….………………………………………………………………………………… 27
3.2.2 Soil and Vegetation……………………………………………………………………… 29
3.2.3 Relief, Drainage and Geology………………………………………………………… 30
3.2.4 Climate……………………………………………………………………………………. 30
3.2.5 Population and Economic Activities………………………………………………… 31
3.2.6 Educational Facilities…………………………………………………… 32
3.3 Methodology………………………………………….…………….……… 32
3.3.1 Preparatory Stage and Reconnaissance Survey…………………………………. 32
3.3.2 Types of Data………………………………………………………………………………. 33
3.3.3. Sources of Data Required……………………………………………………………… 34
3.3.3.1 Primary Sources of Data……………………………………………………………. 34
3.3.3.2. Secondary Sources of Data……………………………………………………….. 34
3.3.4 Data Collection Procedure………………………………………………………….. 35
3.3.5 Techniques of Data Processing………………………………………… 35
3.3.6 Sample Size…………………………………………………………….. 36
3.3.7 Data Analysis……………………………………………………………………………… 37
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
4.1 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………… 40
4.2 Pattern of Distribution of UBE Primary Schools in Kaura LGA……………… 40
4.3 Database of Facilities in UBE Primary Schools in Kaura LGA……………….. 44
4.4 Characteristics of Education Infrastructure in Kaura L GA…………………….. 45
4.5.1 Classroom Facilities……………………………………………………… 45
4.5.2 Library Facilities …….………………………………………………………. 48
4.5.3 Toilet Facilities…………………………………………………………… 50
4.5.4 Sports Facilities …………………………………………………………. 52
4.5.5Playground Facilities …………………………………………………… 54
4.5.6 Source of Drinking Water ……………………………………………… 56
4.5.7 Computer Facilities………………………………………………………………………… 58
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Introduction……………………………… 60
5.2 Summary of the Findings………………………… 60
5.3 Conclusion…………………………………. 62
5.4 Recommendations…………………… 63
Reference……………………………………… 64
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Education occupies a very unique position in the national development program ofNigeria. It is the bedrock of socio-economic and political advancement. Therefore, theright approach to achieving best results in the Education reform program is to have agood educational statistical data base (National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), 2005).
Studies have demonstrated that investment in elementary education amplifies theproductivity in all the sectors of the economy much more than other levels of educationand that economic return to investment in primary education are greater than thosearising from other levels of schooling (Gouri, Pravat, and Soumen, 2012).
Nigeria hascome to appreciate the focal position of education as an instrument par excellence forachieving individual and societal development (Ajayi and Adeyemi, 2011). This isdemonstrated in the provision of basic education as evident in the formulation of aNational Policy on Education (Federal Republic of Nigeria (FRN), 2004).
Primary education as referred to in the National Policy on Education is the type ofeducation given in institutions for children aged 6 to 12 years (FRN, 2004).
It is thefoundation level of the educational system which runs for six years, and it is aimed atdeveloping basic literacy, numeracy, communication skills and transmission of theculture of the people to younger generations (Durosaro, 2004).
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