THE FACTORS INFLUENCING CHOICE OF SCHOOL SUBJECTS BY SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE
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THE FACTORS INFLUENCING CHOICE OF
SCHOOL SUBJECTS BY SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
AREA OF EDO STATE
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to
find out the factors influencing choice of school subjects by senior secondary
students in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo state. The study was aimed at
ascertaining the factors influencing the choice of subjects by senior secondary
school students. In the process of carrying out the study, questionnaires were
administered to six (6) different secondary schools. The data collected were
analyzed and interpreted simple percentage method. The point of emphasis is to
find solutions to the highlighted problems hindering the choice of subjects by
senior secondary school students of Edo state. The recommendation include
government should recognize the importance of career counsellors in secondary
schools. There should be reduction of the subjects offered in senior secondary
schools and also provides conducive learning environment for the secondary
school students.
TABLE OF CONTENT
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction
Background of the study
Statement of problem
Purpose of the study
Research questions
Significance of the study
Limitation of study
Definition of terms
CHAPTER TWO
Literature review
CHAPTER THREE
Research methodology
Design of the study
The study sample
Research instrument
Data analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
Analysis and interpretation of data
Analysis of the questionnaire
CHAPTER FIVE
Summary, conclusion and recommendations
Summary
Conclusion
Recommendations
REFERENCES
QUESTIONNAIRE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
From the
secondary school age, the adolescents are often faced with the problems of
choosing subjects that are suitable and relevant for the attainment of a dream
career. This process of choice making leads the adolescent to select one form
of subject or the other in which he/she is best suited.
According to Okeke (1993) in pre-colonial Nigeria, the acquisition of skills
did not require more specialized assistant because it was used informally at
home, in families, in village squares and at moon light games. These purposes
were clearly understood by the citizens who imparted the skills such as
practical transmission of local customs, moral, religious and social values.
Furthermore, it was a situation in which young people suddenly learnt their father’s
profession. Therefore, if the father was a blacksmith, what this means is that
abilities, interest and occupational needs of the pre-colonial society and
other variable factors were not considered before choosing occupation by
children.
It has also been observed that in a simple society, choice of career of
subjects relating to such career does not require specialized assistance. In
such situation, parents or even peer group could be of influence in some
society; there has been little or no knowledge of what goes on in schools. It
becomes pertinent that the schools should have valuable assistance in this
direction. Students who pass their secondary final examination could always
secure employment. This secondary school certificate serves as visa for
employment and for admission into higher institutions.
In modern age, the quest for knowledge and
excellence has made the society more complex and as a result creates the
problems of career choice among youths just coming out from secondary schools.
Often, the adolescent students choose subjects for which they have no interest
or ability on and the effect is always failure on the part of the students and
in some cases, frustration which eventually leads to drop out with thus
choosing a suitable and interesting subjects becomes every developing
adolescent’s problem which he or she must in one time or the other face in life
time. This eventually becomes not just the individual student’s problem but
societal and government responsibility.
Most importantly, the choice of subject is very crucial in the lives of
students as it may affect every aspect of their lives. It is so because it
determines the student’s career lives. A right choice in subject making will
always afford the students the opportunity to actualize potentials in their
chosen future career.
Jauyeola (1997) opined that our young ones need constant guidance in choice of
subject. This is because it is common find students choosing subjects for which
they have little or no aptitude or interest only to end frustration in the long
run.
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
Owing to the fact that a country’s development lies on the youths of the
country which the next generation and engine to growth , therefore, this study
intends to examine the specific factors or issues that serve as a barrier to
choice of school subjects by senior secondary school students.
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
This research work was carried out to examine the factors influencing choice of
school subjects by senior secondary school students in Oredo Local Government
Area of Edo state as its main objectives with others are:
It is aimed at bringing light to various factors influencing choice of school
subjects by senior secondary school students. This study will also determine
the relative influence of each factor that affects student’s choice in their
secondary schools. Finally, the researcher intends to discover how students
combine choice of subject in line with their future career.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
The following are the research questions for this study:
1. Does the
counselling services provided by teachers to student’s choice of subject?
2. Does peer
group influence affect students’ choice of subject?
3. Does the socio-economic
background of students affect the choice of school subjects?
4. Does
government regulation affect students’ choice of subject?
5. Does
ineffectiveness of senior secondary school teachers reflect on choice of
subject made by students?
6. Does
student’s academic performance and appropriate reading manner affect their
choice of subject?
SIGNIFICANCE
OF THE STUDY
Most parents are ill-informed about the opportunities opened to their children.
There is also lack of awareness of what should be the factors to consider
before choosing subjects among students themselves. There is also the
conflicting value of students at times when they are faced with the problems of
making the right choice.
This study will help students understand themselves, become more effective, be
more productive and appear being. Also, the study intend to reinforce the need
for training and updating school counsellors who will be of help to the
interpretation of students’ test result to place them where they are needed.
This study is also aimed at reducing social vices of our young people. many
students have drop out of schools due to their inability to recognize
their potentials. This study will put them into normal human track and make him
sensitive to societal norms/values.
Therefore, the overall significance of this study is to reveal the career
aspiration of students and on the promise that it will help career guidance
experts in assisting tomorrow’s leaders, making a social decision as regards to
their school subject which will save these you8ng people from future failure
and frustrations which make them productive and equip them with the
prerequisite knowledge for future learning.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Choice: the
willingness to select among other options.
Manner: the way
something is done or happens.
Significance:
something that is large or important enough to have an effect.
Subject: an area
of knowledge that one studies in school or university.
Counsellor: one who
has been trained to advice students with problems or pressing issues.
Influence:
the
factors that affect human decisions making.
Factors: they are
reasons behind certain happenings or why certain things happen.
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