The PERCEPTIONS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ON AGRICULTURE AS A CAREER CHOICE IN AKOKO SOUTH-WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
This study assessed the perceptions of secondary school students of agriculture as a career choice in Akoko LGA, Ondo State, Nigeria. A two-stage sampling technique was used to select 120 respondents. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse data from a structured questionnaire. R...
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| description | This study assessed the perceptions of secondary school students of agriculture as a career choice in Akoko LGA, Ondo State, Nigeria. A two-stage sampling technique was used to select 120 respondents. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse data from a structured questionnaire. Respondents were mostly female (60.8%), Christian (72.5%), members of small households and sponsored by parents (90.8%). The perceptions results showed that “peer groups believe agriculture is for low-achieving students” had the highest mean score (x̅=3.96; σ=1.32). The most favourable attitude statement was "I would recommend studying agricultural science to others" (x̅=4.06; σ=4.77), The most serious constraints was insufficient time allotted for agricultural practical sessions (x̅= 2.26; σ=1.08). The most cited way of making agriculture attractive and accepted by students was through curriculum enhancement (x̅= 4.76; σ=0.95). The study recommended that schools should incorporate practical agriculture to spark interest and hands-on learning of the subject. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f02147f16d22433c81fe36daea398bec2025-02-02T09:23:50ZengAcademicPresAgricultura1221-53172024-12-011313-410.15835/agr.v131i3-4.1494214942The PERCEPTIONS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ON AGRICULTURE AS A CAREER CHOICE IN AKOKO SOUTH-WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ONDO STATE, NIGERIAOluwatoyin Bukola Chete0Blessing Felicia Oniye1Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo stateAdekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo stateThis study assessed the perceptions of secondary school students of agriculture as a career choice in Akoko LGA, Ondo State, Nigeria. A two-stage sampling technique was used to select 120 respondents. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse data from a structured questionnaire. Respondents were mostly female (60.8%), Christian (72.5%), members of small households and sponsored by parents (90.8%). The perceptions results showed that “peer groups believe agriculture is for low-achieving students” had the highest mean score (x̅=3.96; σ=1.32). The most favourable attitude statement was "I would recommend studying agricultural science to others" (x̅=4.06; σ=4.77), The most serious constraints was insufficient time allotted for agricultural practical sessions (x̅= 2.26; σ=1.08). The most cited way of making agriculture attractive and accepted by students was through curriculum enhancement (x̅= 4.76; σ=0.95). The study recommended that schools should incorporate practical agriculture to spark interest and hands-on learning of the subject.https://journals.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/agricultura/article/view/14942socioeconomic characteristics, attitudes, technology, innovation, equipment, sustainability |
| spellingShingle | Oluwatoyin Bukola Chete Blessing Felicia Oniye The PERCEPTIONS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ON AGRICULTURE AS A CAREER CHOICE IN AKOKO SOUTH-WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA Agricultura socioeconomic characteristics, attitudes, technology, innovation, equipment, sustainability |
| title | The PERCEPTIONS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ON AGRICULTURE AS A CAREER CHOICE IN AKOKO SOUTH-WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA |
| title_full | The PERCEPTIONS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ON AGRICULTURE AS A CAREER CHOICE IN AKOKO SOUTH-WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA |
| title_fullStr | The PERCEPTIONS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ON AGRICULTURE AS A CAREER CHOICE IN AKOKO SOUTH-WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA |
| title_full_unstemmed | The PERCEPTIONS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ON AGRICULTURE AS A CAREER CHOICE IN AKOKO SOUTH-WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA |
| title_short | The PERCEPTIONS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ON AGRICULTURE AS A CAREER CHOICE IN AKOKO SOUTH-WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA |
| title_sort | perceptions of secondary school students on agriculture as a career choice in akoko south west local government area ondo state nigeria |
| topic | socioeconomic characteristics, attitudes, technology, innovation, equipment, sustainability |
| url | https://journals.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/agricultura/article/view/14942 |
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