Family Background and Students Academic Performance

This study examined family background and students' academic performance in Environmental Education in the University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria. The population of the study comprised all the students in the Department of Environmental Education who have spent at least one academic year to final year in both NUC and CES programmes. Data used in the study was obtained through the use of questionnaire validated and tested for reliability before it was used in the main study. Independent t-test analysis was adopted for the study. The result revealed that, parental educational background, family size and parents' occupation significantly influence students' academic performance. Result also revealed that parental income level does not significantly influence students' academic performance in the study area. Based on the results of the study, it was recommended among others that, parents should continue to encourage their children positively about environmental education in order to promote environmental health and hygiene in the society.

Autorentext

Author is a professional teacher, seasoned administrator and a researcher. He has served as a Principal, Karl Peterson Memorial Academy, Betem- Biase Local Government Area from 2008 to 2010; Vice Principal Administration, Light way Secondary School, Calabar from 2011 till date and double as Head of Department, Tourism and Entrepreneurial Studies.

Klappentext

This study examined family background and students' academic performance in Environmental Education in the University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria. The population of the study comprised all the students in the Department of Environmental Education who have spent at least one academic year to final year in both NUC and CES programmes. Data used in the study was obtained through the use of questionnaire validated and tested for reliability before it was used in the main study. Independent t-test analysis was adopted for the study. The result revealed that, parental educational background, family size and parents' occupation significantly influence students' academic performance. Result also revealed that parental income level does not significantly influence students' academic performance in the study area. Based on the results of the study, it was recommended among others that, parents should continue to encourage their children positively about environmental education in order to promote environmental health and hygiene in the society.