School Resources,Teaching Methodologies and Academic Achievement inSocial Studies among Junior Secondary School Students in Oyo Town
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2025-12
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Lead City University Ibadan
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The academic achievement of Junior Secondary School students in Social Studies in Oyo Town has remained below expectation, raising concerns among educators, parents, and policymakers. This study investigated the influence of school resources and teaching methodologies on students’ academic achievement in Social Studies. A descriptive survey search design was adopted, involving 607 Junior Secondary School students offering
Social Studies across eight public schools in four Local Government Areas within Oyo Town. Through a multistage sampling technique, 350 JSS II students were selected. Data were collected using the Social Studies Achievement Test (SSAT) and a validated questionnaire on School Resources and Teaching Methodologies, both with a reliability coefficient of 0.78. Data analysis employed descriptive and inferential statistics, including Multiple Regression, with hypotheses tested at the 0.05 significance level. Findings revealed a significant joint influence of school resources and teaching methodologies on students’ achievement in Social Studies (F(2,346) = 966.437, p < 0.05, R = 0.921, R² =0.848). Teaching methodologies (β = 1.950, p < 0.05) made a greater individual contribution, while school resources (β = 1.030, p > 0.05) were not a significant independent predictor. Student-centered methods such as interactive and inquiry-based approaches enhanced students’ understanding and retention of Social Studies concepts.
The study concludes that the use of effective, student-focused teaching methodology, supported by adequate educational resources, is essential for improving students’ learning outcomes. It recommends that teachers adopt interactive teaching approaches while school administrators and government ensure consistent provision and effective utilization of instructional resources.
Keyword: School Resources, Teaching Methodologies, Academic Achievement, Social Studies, Junior Secondary School
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School Resources, Teaching Methodologies, Academic Achievement, Social Studies, Junior Secondary School
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Kate Turabian