AN EVALUATION OF STUDENTS’ GENERAL INTEREST IN COMPUTER STUDIES AND ITS IMPACT ON SUBJECT PERFORMANCE IN ADO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EKITI STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This research work examined the effect of attitudes on performance of pupils in computer studies in Ekiti State SecondarySchools. The research work critically examined whether there is any correlation between the attitudes of students and theirperformance in computer studies. The research instrument that was used in the study was the questionnaire for both the studentsand the teachers in the selected secondary schools which was validated by the researcher’s supervisor. Chi-square was used toanalyze the data collected. The sample consisted of one hundred and fifty students and ten teachers from five carefully selectedsecondary schools from Ado Local Government Area of Ekiti State Nigeria . The result of the analysis showed that attitude is onecogent factor that influences performance, that there is no gender discrimination in the attitude of students towards computerstudies, that teacher’s qualification and instructional materials available also influence the attitudes of students. Based on thefindings of this study, recommendations were made. The government should organize seminars to upgrade and update teachersknowledge. The use of instructional materials is emphasized to motivate students and also the teaching methods must bereviewed so that there will lasting impression on students. There should be no gender discrimination in providing opportunitiesand scholarships for further studies in computer science and related disciplines.

Keywords: . Evaluation, Students, Interest, Computer Studies, Subject and Performance.