INFLUENCE OF HOME ENVIRONMENT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF PUPILS
ABSTRACT
This study examined the influence of
home environment on academic performance of pupils in Ikere local government
area of Ekiti State. One hundred (100)
pupils were used in the research and data collected through questionnaire. The
questionnaires were analyzed and interpreted using simple percentage. Based on
the result of the research, it was revealed that the nature and limitation of the
home contribute to the growth or development of the child, therefore, whatever
makes a child academically sound can be traced on the type of environment in
which the child develop. On the basis of the findings, it is recommended that
the Parents should try as much as possible to take care and provide for their
children’s educational needs, also, Parents should serve as good role models
and great motivators by showing good example for their children to follow.
Lastly, parents should have interest in the academic growth of their children.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title Page
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Title page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table of content
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Purpose of the Study
1.4 Significance of the Study
1.5 Research Question
1.6 Delimitation of the study
1.7 Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO: Review Literature Review
2.1 Review of Literature Review
2.2 The Socio-Economic Position of the Parents
CHAPTER THREE: Research Methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population of the Study
3.3 Research Instrument
3.4 Method of Sample Selection
3.5 Method of Data Collection
3.6 Validity of Research Instrument
3.7 Method of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR: Data Analysis, Results and Discussion
4.1 Data Analysis
4.2 Discussion of Findings
CHAPTER
FIVE: Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendations
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
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CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND
TO THE STUDY
According to Oxford Advanced Learners’
Dictionary the home refers to a place where one lives, while environment refers
to surrounding or condition a person lives.
The influence of the home environment
on the academic performance of pupils has recently been a point of concern of
both parents, teachers and educators. It has been given consideration because
of its importance on the scope of educational development of children. The home
environment is seen as one of the factors that influence the academic
performance of the children. Therefore, the home environment is given attention
with regards to the academic performance of the children.
This
study is based on the fact that the environmental factors influencing the
academic performances of children are highlighted, looked into, assessed and
proper recommendation made.
The family background of the children
is given due consideration as it affects the children’s development. The nature
of child rearing, influences of both the peer group, playmates and family are
also considered.
There are many problems associated
with children from different home background or environment and such problems
differ from one environment to another.
It
has been observed that children from poor background or illiterate home have
either the problem of not understanding or speaking English. Their interaction
with others is different they are always slow in understanding and mixing with
other children.
In the case of children from educated
background there is progress in their academic performance because the home
environment is one of the best determinants of the child academic growth. On
the other hand, children from enlightened environment generally speak English
as soon as they start to talk. Their reaction to things is better.
Therefore, the purpose of this study
is to bring into light what influences the home situation or environment has on
the academic performance of the children.
It should be noted however, that this
case study is not meant to be of singular use either to the children concerned
or the teachers’ but is also hoped that it will open ways to other researcher s’
for the educational development of children in Ekiti- State.
1.2 STATEMENT
OF THE PROBLEM
The focus of this study is to examine
the influence of home environment on the academic performance of pupils in
selected schools in Ikere Local Government.
1.3 PURPOSE
OF THE STUDY
The
purpose of this study is to examine the effects of home background on the
academic performance of pupils. This study also intends to make recommendation
towards correcting the problem faced as a result of the influence of home
environment in a child’s early development.
1.4 SIGNIFICANCE
OF THE STUDY
The
study will make it easier for parents to discover the importance of the home
environment on the academic performance of their children. The study will also
make parents realize the need for the children to complete every level of
education in an adequate and well equipped learning facilities.
1.5 RESEARCH
QUESTIONS
The following research questions were
formulated for the study:
(i)
Does the social life of children from
enlightened home affect their academic performance?
(ii)
Does the social life of children from
poor environment affect their academic performance?
(iii)
Do children from educated families
perform better than children from illiterate families?
(iv)
Do children from high social economic
background perform better academically than children from low socio- economic
background?
1.6 DELIMINATION
OF THE STUDY
This
study was limited to Ikere Local Government Area of Ekiti State. This study was
also limited to the parents of primary school pupils in Ikere Local Government
Area of Ekiti State. It sets out to know how far the home environment dictates
the learning progress of the pupils.
1.7 DEFINITION
OF TERMS
(i)
Academic:
This has to do with education or study.
(ii)
Environment:
This refers to surrounding or condition a person lives.
(ii)
Family
Background: This refers to the details of
experience in a family.
(v)
Performance:
How a pupil or learner scores in his subjects or studies.
