Influence of Students’ Interest and Peer Groups on Learning of Office Technology and Management Courses in Tertiary Institutions in Ondo State Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigated the influence of students’ interest and peer groups on learning of Office Technology and Management courses in tertiary institutions in Ondo State.  The study adopted descriptive survey design.  The sample size of the study consisted of the entire population of 167; and since the population size is small, there was no sampling.  From the result of this study, it was found that students’ interest in OTM programme influenced their learning to a high extent.  Similarly, it was discovered that peer group influence students’ learning of OTM courses to a high extent.  It was also found that peer group influence students’ learning to a high extent.  It was concluded that students’ learning is highly influenced by their interest and their peer groups.  From the findings and conclusion drawn, it was recommended that excursion/field trip, workshops and symposia should be organised for students where they will be exposed to well-equipped /automated offices and thereby, enhancing their interest and improve their learning habit as students.

Keywords: Students’ interest; Peer Groups’ Learning of OTM