Thesis
Primary Author
ABIGAEL JELIMO
Subject Category
Learning environment effect on performance
Institutional ID
MIUC-REP-361

INFLUENCE OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN GEOGRAPHY IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN SOY SUB-COUNTY, UASIN GISHU COUNTY

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Abstract

The purpose of this research was to examine the influence of learning environment on the academic performance of geography students in Soy sub county, Uasin Gishu County.The study was determined to examine whether class environment, teacher student relationship and learning materials affects the students’ academic performance in geography. Questionnaires were used as the data collection instrument. The collected data was analyzed quantitatively and tabulated through descriptive statistics such as percentages, distribution, tables and pie charts. The study population involved three public secondary schools where a sample of 94 students and 10 teachers were drawn. The study determined that there was a strong relationship between the classroom environment and the students’ academic performance in geography. Students who study in well-spaced classrooms tend to perform more than those in congested classrooms. Teacher student relationship was one outstanding factor when it came to students’ performance in geography. Student centered approach of this relationship was established to yield a good performance in geography compared to the teacher centered approach kind of relationship. Availability and variety in learning materials affected the students’ academic performance in geography as they are used as resource materials to facilitate learning. The study recommended that the ministry of education should provide the schools with necessary funds for the building of classrooms and provision of learning materials such as textbooks, maps and even well-equipped computers. The schools should also be provided with well round modeled teachers to help in implementation of the curriculum and facilitate to see that students perform well in geography subject.

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