The Effect Of Instructional Materials On Teaching, Learning, And Academic Performance Of Junior Secondary Schools’ In Ijebu- North Local Government Area Of Ogun State

Abstract

This study investigated the Effect of Instruction Materials on Teaching, Learning, and Academic Performance of Junior Secondary School Students in Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State. The objective was to determine how the use of instruction materials influences students’ understanding, teachers’ effectiveness, and overall academic performance in junior secondary schools. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study, and a total of 150 respondents, including teachers and students were selected from six randomly chosen junior secondary schools using stratified random sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection, and the data obtained were analyzed using both descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (Pearson Product Moment Correlation and t-test) at 0.05 level significance. The findings revealed that the effective use of instruction materials significantly enhances students’ learning experience, promotes better understanding of concepts, and improves academic performance. Moreover, the study found that teachers who utilize instruction materials are more effective in lesson delivery and classroom management. the study concludes that instructional materials play a crucial in the teaching and learning process and recommends that school administrators and government agencies provide adequate and relevant instruction resources to enhance quality education in junior secondary schools. Training programs should also be organized to build teachers’ capacity in the proper use of instructional aides.