FACTORS MILITATING AGAINST THE CHOICE OF HOME ECONOMICS AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS DURING EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS IN ENUGU STATE

Abstract

This study investigated factors militating against the choice of Home Economics among senior secondary school students during external examinations in Enugu State. Three research questions guided the study. Descriptive survey design was adopted. Population size consisted of 3, 450 SS II students and 25 Home Economics teachers. A sample of 210 SS II students were selected randomly while the entire population of 25 Home Economics teachers were chosen, making it 235 sample size. Questionnaire was used for data collection. Mean and standard deviation were used for data analysis. Findings revealed among others that the cause of low choice of Home Economics among senior secondary school students during external examinations included lack of laboratory, poor image of Home Economics, poor laboratory facilities, lack of fund and so on. Findings also showed that the responsibilities of teachers in promoting the choice of Home Economics among students included organizing workshops and seminars for teachers mastering of subject-matter, teacher going for on-the-job training. Findings also indicated that releasing funds, rewarding teachers, providing, laboratory facilities and equipment are ways school and government can promote the choice of Home Economics among students. Conclusions were made. The researcher recommended generally that the Home Economics teachers, school authority and government at different levels should perform their roles to promote the choice of Home Economics among students for improved society.