The Effects Of Parents Background On The Academic Performance Of Students In Integrated Science In Gaius Obaseki Group Of School
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Study Background
The nation has seen a sharp decline in the academic performance of students and learners at all educational levels throughout the years. Many factors, including poor teaching practices, inadequate learning environments, and more, have been blamed by scholars from various schools of thought. However, it appears that these scholars are placing the blame either on the students or the teachers, who are frequently not the direct causes.
However, a careful inspection shows that this pattern has an unmistakable connection to one parent’s socioeconomic background. Olusegun Obasenjo, the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, recently lamented the dire academic situation, saying that our graduates are quickly turning into “half baked graduated—” what a mess, at his monthly presidential media chat, conducted in October 2003.
Meanwhile, as this situation persists, a growing number of significant people from the academic and non-academic sectors of society not only voice their complaints, but also lay blame at the feet of the instructors and the students. They pay little to no attention to the student’s socioeconomic situation, which appears to be one of the main contributing factors to their subpar academic performance in school.
According to our records, children spend more time at home with their parents than they do at school. As a result, the household has more sway in this area. ”Charity begins at home,” they say, and it’s little or no wonder.
However, we cannot overstate the impact that a country’s inhabitants’ poor performance at various levels of education can have on the image of that nation.
Given the severity of the issue, it is urgent that this project move forward because it is hoped that it will contribute to a very decent degree to savaging the issue or scenario, as it were.
1.2 Statement of the problem:
That insufficient teachers or students’ lackadaisical attitudes toward learning are to blame for the poor performance of students in our school is virtually becoming common knowledge and acknowledged. This is a wholly false assumption that requires further examination since we cannot afford to ignore the significant impact that a child’s parental history has on their academic achievement.
The next queries take on a lot of significance in light of this.
1. What impact does a parent’s socioeconomic status have on their child’s academic performance?
2. How much does parental education influence their children’s academic performance?
3. Is there a connection between students’ academic success and their living situation at home?
4. How does the size, monogamy, and polygamy of the family effect a student’s academic performance?
5. To what extent do parental and educational attitudes influence students’ academic performance?
1.3 Aim Of The Study
The goal of this study is to determine how a child’s academic performance is impacted by their family background. And two, to offer ideas for how students from low-income families could succeed in their academic endeavors.
1.4 Hypotheses For Research
Throughout this study, the following claims will be confirmed;
H01: There is no evidence of a link between parents’ educational attainment and their children’s academic achievement.
H02: Parental socioeconomic level and students’ academic performance do not significantly correlate positively.
H03: The family environment and students’ academic performance do not significantly correlate favorably.
H04: There is no strong association between pupils’ academic success and family dynamics.
H05: Parents’ attitudes and academic aspirations toward their kids do not significantly correlate with students’ academic achievement.
1.5 Relationship To Other Studies
Three (3) groups of people will benefit most from this research endeavor.
(1) Plans for the curriculum and education
(2) Educators
(3) Parental and counseling advice, of course It will be important for curriculum or educational planners since it will support them in creating plans that are adequate for pupils from various backgrounds.
In a similar vein, it will give teachers the knowledge that students are not solely to blame for their poor performance, providing a way for the teacher to understand some of the impact that parents’ backgrounds pose and giving the teacher the chance to create a corrective measure that, if followed, would encourage both the teachers and students to achieve higher academic goals.
Above all, this study will serve as a challenge to parents to better their home environment so that their child (student) might achieve greater heights.
1.6 Aim Of The Study
This research was conducted at a few chosen secondary schools in local governments in the state of Edo. There are schools here.
School Group Gauis Obaseki
The investigation used at least ten (10) students randomly chosen from each of the courses in the several schools so selected, covering S.S.S. 1-3.
1.7 GENERAL ASSURANCES
The following presumptions were made in order for the researcher to give solutions to the issue under inquiry.
That:
One factor influencing adolescents’ academic performance is the educational level of their parents.
Two, the socioeconomic status of the parents has a significant impact on the academic success of the child.
Three, there is a clear connection between students’ academic success and their living situation at home.
Four, the size, monogamy, and polygamy of the family often have an impact on students’ academic success.
Finally, parental attitudes and advice have an impact on students’ academic performance.
1.8 Term Definition
No “special definition” is necessary because every term used in the study was used in its denotative and generic sense.
Parents: The person’s parents
Socio-economic: This relates to societal research.
Status: This pertains to an individual’s level, history, education, influence, experience, finances, etc.
Socio-economic status: The analysis of society or societal specifics, such as a person’s upbringing, educational background, etc.
Academic background: Information about a person’s reading and studying habits rather than their practical or technical abilities.
Instead of doing something yourself, you feel or experience it through reading about or hearing about someone else doing it.
Author: Holding the view that people should submit to authority and laws, even when they are unjust and cause them to lose their personal freedom.
Being authoritative means demonstrating that you expect people to respect and obey you.
Neglectful: Not taking someone or something seriously enough.
Allowing someone to have or do anything they want is considered indulgent.
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