THE CAUSES OF POOR ENROLLMENT OF MALE STUDENTS IN HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS (CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OKO)

ABSTRACT

The purpose of carrying out this research was to investigate on the causes of poor enrollment of male students in Home Economics Department in Tertiary Institutions in Oko polytechnic. In order to obtain the required data, the researcher used Federal Polytechnic Oko in Anambra State with a total population of 110 respondents as the sample size while instruments for data collection were questionnaire, textbooks and personal observation. Three research questions were formulated for the study.

The findings showed that:

-Enough equipment is not provided for impacting of the course.

-The financial involvement of the course is very high.

-Most of the students were not properly guided by guidance and counselors before enrolling into the department.

The researcher finally made some useful suggestions and recommendation on the provision of required equipment for department of Home Economics that Government should come to the aid of tertiary institutions for re-orientation of the mindset of yet to be students of this course. The researcher also recommended that guidance and counseling services should be given to the students before choosing their courses especially the male ones.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page

Approval page

Dedication

Abstract

Acknowledgement

Table of content

CHAPTER ONE

Introduction

1.1Background of the study

1.2Statement of problem

1.3Purpose of the study

1.4Significance of the study

1.5Scope of the study

1.6Research questions

CHAPTER TWO

Literature Review

2.0 About Federal polytechnic Oko

2.1 Historical background of home economics

2.2 Need for guidance and counseling for intending home economic students

2.3 Importance of home economics as a course

2.4 Causes of poor enrollment of male students in home economics department in tertiary

CHAPTER THREE

Research design and methodology

3.0Research method

3.1design of the study

3.2Area of the study

3.3Population of the study

3.4Sampling of the study

3.5Sampling techniques

3.6Discrimination of the instrument for data collection

3.7Validation of instruments

3.8Administration of instruments

3.9Techniques for data analysis

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0Presentation and analysis of data

4.1 Discussion and Analysis of findings

CHAPTER FIVE

Summary of the findings conclusion, and recommendation

5.1Summary of findings

5.2Conclusion

5.3Recommendations

5.4Suggested areas for furthers study

5.5Limitations of the study

References

Appendix

Questionnaires

Report Access / View File

Overall Rating

0

5 Star

(0)

4 Star

(0)

3 Star

(0)

2 Star

(0)

1 Star

(0)

APA

Possibility, A. (2018). THE CAUSES OF POOR ENROLLMENT OF MALE STUDENTS IN HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS (CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OKO). Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/the-causes-of-poor-enrollment-of-male-students-in-home-economics-department-in-tertiary-institutions-case-study-of-federal-polytechnic-oko-7064

MLA 8th

Possibility, Aka "THE CAUSES OF POOR ENROLLMENT OF MALE STUDENTS IN HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS (CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OKO)" Afribary. Afribary, 29 Jan. 2018, https://afribary.com/works/the-causes-of-poor-enrollment-of-male-students-in-home-economics-department-in-tertiary-institutions-case-study-of-federal-polytechnic-oko-7064. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

MLA7

Possibility, Aka . "THE CAUSES OF POOR ENROLLMENT OF MALE STUDENTS IN HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS (CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OKO)". Afribary, Afribary, 29 Jan. 2018. Web. 14 Nov. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/the-causes-of-poor-enrollment-of-male-students-in-home-economics-department-in-tertiary-institutions-case-study-of-federal-polytechnic-oko-7064 >.

Chicago

Possibility, Aka . "THE CAUSES OF POOR ENROLLMENT OF MALE STUDENTS IN HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS (CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OKO)" Afribary (2018). Accessed November 14, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/the-causes-of-poor-enrollment-of-male-students-in-home-economics-department-in-tertiary-institutions-case-study-of-federal-polytechnic-oko-7064

THE CAUSES OF POOR ENROLLMENT OF MALE STUDENTS IN HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS (CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OKO)

0

Document Details

Related Works