Differential Distribution and Utilization of Human and Material Resources on Students’ Academic Performance in Secondary Schools in Ogun State

Abstract

The main purposes of the study was to determine the differential distribution and utilization of human and material resources on students’ academic performance in secondary schools in Ogun State. Two hypotheses were formulated and tested. The target population considered for this study was all the two hundred and fifty five (255) secondary schools in Ogun state during the period under study (1999 - 2004). A mutli-stage sampling procedure was used to select the local government areas, the state-owned schools, teachers and students while all the three (3) federal government colleges were chosen for this study. A total of 51 schools having 51 principle 510 teachers 1020 students based on the proprietorship (federal/state) were used. A self-developed instrument called Education Resource Questionnaires (EQR) was used as questionnaire for principals, teachers and students after establishing the validity and reliability coefficient. The data collected were analyzed using multiple regression analysis. Pearson Product Moment Correlation and independent t-test statistics. The findings revealed that there was a significant difference in the utilization of human resources in state owned and federal owned secondary schools in Ogun state. It was also found out that a significant difference occurred in the utilization of material resources in state-owned and federal government owned secondary schools in Ogun state. It was recommended that greater effects should be made that the available resources are utilized for the benefit of the students. Moreover, regular internal inspection of teacher and other resources is made and corrective resources be ensured. Also, Ogun state government should as a matter of necessity improve the quality and number of teachers and provide adequate instructional materials.

Keywords: Differential Distribution, Utilization, Resource, Academic Performance.