Optimizing School Facilities to Enhance Learning Outcomes among Secondary School Students in Bayelsa State

Abstract

This study adopted a descriptive survey design, involving a total of 1,500 participants, which included 50 school principals and 1,450 teachers. The sample was selected using simple random sampling techniques. Data related to the research questions were analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, and mean, while the Pearson Product Moment Correlation was employed to test the hypothesis at a 0.05 significance level. The findings revealed that both school facility management and student learning outcomes were relatively high during the study period. Additionally, the study established a strong correlation between school facility management encompassing aspects such as school site design, instructional space management, and classroom management and students' learning outcomes. Based on these findings, it is recommended that the government continue to prioritize the management of school facilities, particularly in the areas of school site design, classroom management, and instructional space management, to further enhance students' learning outcomes.