SCHOOL FACILITIES AND EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN CALABAR SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

The study investigated the school facilities and effective teaching and learning in secondary schools in Calabar South local government area of Cross River State, Nigeria. It specifically focused on relationship between existence of good classroom buildings and use of functional Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and effective teaching/learning respectively. Relevant and related literature was reviewed based on these themes. The research design adopted was the survey. Data were generated from 372 respondents using a 28-item questionnaire. The census method was adopted for the study. Data obtained were analysed using percentages and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. The analyses revealed that a significant relationship exists between the existence of good classroom buildings and efficacious teaching/learning; use of functional ICT and teaching/learning; and effective teaching/learning. It was concluded that school facilities such as existence of good classroom buildings, use of functional ICT, when combined is capable of enhancing effective teaching and learning in schools. The study recommended amongst others that government should ensure that effective class room buildings are available given its role in facilitating teaching and learning in schools.