IMPACT OF CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENTS’ ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS IN COVENANT UNIVERSITY
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Nigerian Schools of Architecture face the various challenges of out-dated design,
declining conditions, and capacity utilisation pressures. The effects of these conditions are threats
to the academic performance of the students. The study aimed at investigating the impact the
learning environment has on the academic performance of students of Architecture at Covenant
University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. This research made use of quantitative and qualitative
research approach. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire, and the IBM SPSS
(Statistical Package for Social Sciences) was used for analysis. Results show that the classroom
environment has effects on students' academic performance. This is due to their satisfaction and
comfort in the learning environment. Findings also show that the comfort derived from facilities
and physical components within the classroom affects their academic performance. Although the
research findings have shown that the physical components of the classroom learning environment
had no direct impact on the students' academic performance, based on the research it is
recommended that visual learning aid should be maximised. Also, the classroom facilities should
be improved to encourage students to make use of their classrooms. Further, the physical
components classroom environment affects but does not have a direct impact on students'
academic performance; however, the perception of students on these components should be
explored to create a comfortable classroom environment.
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L Education (General), NA Architecture