CHALLENGES OF COVID-19 LOCKDOWN ON STUDENTS' ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN TERTIARY INSTITUTION

Student: Rachael Ime Asuquo
Supervisor: Mr Hannah Ntekim
HOD: Mr Mfon Udoudom
Department of Office Technology and Management
School of Business and Management
AKWA-IBOM STATE POLYTECHNIC (IEI), IKOT-OSURUA, AKWA IBOM STATE

Abstract

This study examined challenges of covid-19 lockdown on students' academic achievement in tertiary institution. The research questions were formulated for the study. The research design used in this study was survey. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 50 respondents out of 100 which formed the population. The research instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire titled, "challenges of covid-19 lockdown on students' academic achievement in tertiary institution Questionnaire (CCLSAATIQ)". The validity of the Instrument was ascertained by two experts in test and measurement. Data from the 50 completed questionnaires were used for data analysis. The findings indicated that delay in academic session, cancelation of examination and Closure of schools influence students academic achievement in tertiary institution. The study recommends that Tertiary institutions should from time to time conduct orientation studies on prevention strategies.

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