Abstract:
This study investigated the difference between teaching and learning of Geography by senior secondary school students in Gombi Educational Zone in Adamawa State. The research design that was adopted for this study was a descriptive research design. The population of the study comprised 120 senior secondary schools 300 Geography teachers. 100 Geography teachers were selected as sample from 50 senior secondary schools using stratified sampling techniques using sex and class strata. "Rural and Urban Deferential in Teaching and Learning Geography Questionnaire"
(RUDTLGQ) was used to collect data. The instrument was validated by two experts in Counselling
Psychology and Test and Measurement, Test-retest method was used to determine the reliability and
the reliability coefficient of 0.85. Data collected were analyzed by using percentages and t-test
analysis. The results revealed that there was a significant difference between the quality of teachers
teaching Geography in rural and urban schools in Gombi Educational Zone. There was a significant
difference between availability and adequacy of facilities and materials in teaching and learning
Geography in rural and urban school in the study area. However, the study revealed that there was no
significant difference between Geography urban and rural student performances in West African
Examination Council (WAEC). In conclusion, secondary schools student from rural environment
performed as well as students from urban environment. The government should ensure that all rural
schools are provided with well-equipped weather station. The children should be provided with tools
and equipment with which to learn by making the unfamiliar subject straight forward, practical,
stimulating and interesting. |
