Secondary School Students’ Attrition Over Time in Geography Within Selected Local Government Area, Niger State: The Students’ Perspective

Abstract

The study investigated Secondary School Students’ Attrition over Time in Geography from the Students’ Perspective. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The target population for this study included all students in the Senior Secondary School Students in Niger State. One-Eighty-One (181) were sampled for the study. Two research questions were raised. Two experts validated the research instrument used for the study. A questionnaire was used for data collection. The reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach's alpha and 0.76 index obtained. The data collected was analyzed purely using descriptive statistics. The results of the study revealed that the acute shortage and low quality of geography teachers which translate into poor teaching of the subject is therefore a factor in its attrition among students. Based on the finding the result revealed that Inadequate teaching materials, facilities and aids as well as the wide scope of the syllabus were also identified as factors of attrition in the subject. It’s consequently recommended that a downward review of the scope of the syllabus together with enlightenment campaign and proper counselling of the students on the relevance of geography in various career choices and indeed overall national development are advocated.