Environmental Factors and Their Influence on the Learning of Home Economics Practical in Junior Secondary Schools in Ogba-Egbema Local Government Area of Rivers State

• Author(s): Dr. Rosemary Oluwayemisi Ahiakwo ; Oguzor, Uloma Charity
• Paper ID: 1710752
• Page: 1445-1456
• Published Date: 25-09-2025
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 9 Issue 3 September-2025

Abstract

The study adopted a descriptive survey research designed to investigate Environmental Factors and Their Influence on the Learning of Home Economics Practical in Junior Secondary Schools in Ogba-Egbema Local Government Area of Rivers State. The study was carried out at Omoku in Ogba-Egbema Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. The population of the study is 124 junior Secondary school students (JSS3) from Community Secondary School Omoku and 116 Junior Secondary School students (JSS3) from Community Secondary School Obrikom. A sample size of 120 students was used for the study from the two schools. A stratified sampling technique was used for the study. The instrument used for the study was a structured questionnaire titled Environmental Factors and Their Influence on the Learning of Home Economics Practical in Junior Secondary Schools in Ogba-Egbema Local Government Area of Rivers State (EFILHEPJSSOELGARSS) with 30 items. Face and content validity was used for the study, reliability coefficient of 0.74 was obtained. Mean and Z-test was used for the study. The study found that the availability of a dedicated Home Economics practical room positively influences students learning during practical lessons; frequent interruptions due to noise or other distractions in the practical environment hinder my learning. Based on the findings, it was recommended that Schools and educational authorities should prioritize upgrading and maintaining Home Economics laboratories with adequate space, proper lighting, ventilation, and sufficient practical equipment to create conducive learning environment for students.

Keywords

Environmental Factors, Home Economics Practical, Junior Secondary Schools, Learning Environment, Ogba-Egbema Local Government Area, Rivers State Education

Citations

IRE Journals:
Dr. Rosemary Oluwayemisi Ahiakwo , Oguzor, Uloma Charity "Environmental Factors and Their Influence on the Learning of Home Economics Practical in Junior Secondary Schools in Ogba-Egbema Local Government Area of Rivers State" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 3 2025 Page 1445-1456

IEEE:
Dr. Rosemary Oluwayemisi Ahiakwo , Oguzor, Uloma Charity "Environmental Factors and Their Influence on the Learning of Home Economics Practical in Junior Secondary Schools in Ogba-Egbema Local Government Area of Rivers State" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(3)