PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS INFLUENCING OUTDOOR LEARNING AMONG PRIMARY ONE PUPILS IN IJEBU-NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE

Outdoor learning is an essential component of the primary one curriculum as it promotes holistic learning and development. The aim of this research is to investigate the psychological factors that influence outdoor learning among primary one pupils in Ago-Iwoye area of Ijebu-North local Government area, Ogun State. A questionnaire tool was selected for the study on a reliability scale of 0.716. Participants were required to provide two sets of data- the personal data which provided the necessary insights into their demographic details. A total of 100 primary school teachers were surveyed. The 100 primary school teachers were selected through the use of a simple random sampling technique. Findings revealed that psychological factors play a role in outdoor learning, factors such as motivation and self-efficacy are essential elements that can enhance pupils' engagement in outdoor learning environments. Additionally, the study found that gender and age do not significantly influence outdoor learning, it does not rule out the potential for these variables to have context-specific effects. On the basis of the findings, the study recommended that Outdoor learning activities that cater to different age groups to ensure all pupils can fully engage and benefit from the experiences should be designed and also strategies to increase confidence among less confident pupils, such as providing clear instructions, offering encouragement, and gradually introducing more challenging activities.