Library Facilities And Classroom Environment: Viable Tools For Instructional Efficiency Toward Better Academic Performance Of Primary School Pupils Akamkpa Lga, Cross River State-Nigeria

Abstract

The study is on library facilities and classroom environment: viable tools for instructional efficiency towards better academic performance of pupils in primary schools in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. This study was carried out with two research objectives and corresponding research questions and hypotheses. The research adopted ex-post facto research design. The research sample comprised 318 primary six pupils drawn from the population of the study. Data for the study was collected through two instruments which include a questionnaire titled, Learning Facilities and Academic Performance Questionnaire (LFAPQ), and Pupils’ Achievement Test (PAT). Data collected were analyzed statistically through the use of simple regression analysis. Major findings drawn from the study revealed that there is a significant influence of library facilities and classroom environment on instructional efficiency towards better academic performance of primary school pupils in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State. Hence, it was recommended that heads of school and other education stakeholders should team up to ensure books are accessible in their school library for effective learning. The government should assist in corroboration with the other education agencies to provide quality classroom with well-equipped facilities to help improve learning.