State of Educational Facilities and Quality Instruction Delivery in Lagos State Public Junior Secondary Schools, Nigeria

Abstract

This study examined the state of educational facilities and quality instruction delivery in public junior secondary schools, Lagos state education district. The research involved a sample of 192 study participants. A rating scale and structured questionnaire with a reliability value of 0.91 and 0.94 served as the primary research instrument, and three research hypotheses were formulated. The Pearson product Moment Correlation (PPMC) of association was employed as the statistical technique at a 0.05% significance level. The findings revealed a significant relationship between educational facilities availability and quality instruction delivery in public junior secondary schools in Lagos State Education District V. The study also found a significant relationship between educational facilities adequacy and quality instruction delivery in public junior secondary schools in Lagos State Education District V. The study demonstrates a significant relationship between educational facilities utilization and quality instruction delivery in public junior secondary schools in Lagos State Education District V. Based on these findings The Lagos State government increase funding and resources dedicated to the development and renovation of educational facilities in junior secondary schools. This involves constructing new classrooms, laboratories, and libraries while refurbishing existing structures to meet modern educational standards. It also recommended that schools establish clear maintenance protocols to ensure that educational facilities are well-maintained and functional. This includes regular inspections, prompt repairs of damaged facilities, and scheduled upgrades of learning resources. Training school management and staff on facility maintenance can help sustain a conducive environment for learning, thus positively impacting educational outcomes of both the institution and the students.