CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT, CLASS SIZE AND TEACHING METHODOLOGY AS PREDICTORS OF STUDENTS' ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH GRAMMAR IN OYO WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE

Abstract

The general objective of this study is to find out the relationship
between classroom management, class size and teaching methodology
as predictors of students' achievement in English grammar in Oyo
West Local Government Area, Oyo State. The specific objectives
include the following: Explore the relationship between class size and
the effectiveness of English Grammar in Oyo West Local
Government Area, Oyo State. Assess the effectiveness of the policy
governing teacher-student ratio in enhancing secondary school classes
in Oyo West local government area, Oyo State. The methodology
employed for this study involves the use of a survey research design,
carefully crafted to achieve the research project's objective through the
collection of primary data. The study focuses on teachers from public
secondary schools in Oyo West Local Government Area. Data
processing was conducted using tables. The study's findings indicate
that large class sizes negatively impact academic performance, hinder
effective teaching methods, and impede the proper utilization of
teaching materials, particularly those at the end. As a result, the study
offers recommendations such as prioritizing increased funding for
secondary education in Nigeria to address these performance issues.
Additionally, school leaders and inspectors should pay close
attention to class sizes and work towards avoiding overcrowding in
classrooms.