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Emmanuel Ogbonnia Uduma, Agbo Dorathy Chinelo, Nwifuru Fidelis Nneamaka Irene Joy
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DOI:10.17265/2161-623X/2026.05.009
Ebonyi State College of Education, Ikwo, Nigeria
This study investigated the effect of the use of instructional materials in the teaching and learning of courses in the Department of Primary Education, Ebonyi State College of Education, Ikwo. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study using quantitative data. The population comprised all the lecturers and students of the department. The entire population constituted the sample of the study due to its small size. A validated questionnaire with reliability index of 0.63 was obtained. Cronbach’s alpha was used to analyze the data at the level of 0.05 significance. The data collected were analyzed using frequency counts and percentages presented in tables and charts. Four research questions guided the study. The findings of the study revealed that some of the required instructional materials are fairly available but are not regularly used by lecturers of the department. Basic technology laboratories and instructional materials relating to multimedia are lacking in the department. Lack of fund for procurement and lack of in-service training for serving lecturers handling courses in the department were major factors identified to inhibit effective provision and utilization of instructional materials respectively. Based on these findings, the study recommended among others that English language, physical and health education, foundation of education, and other course lecturers in the department should make effort in utilizing available instructional materials. Ebonyi Sate Government in collaboration with college management should build adequate resource center and provide equipment for the department resource room and make provision for instructional materials especially multimedia related. Professional development of course lecturers should be encouraged and sponsored by government and other relevant stake holders.
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Emmanuel Ogbonnia Uduma, Agbo Dorathy Chinelo, Nwifuru Fidelis Nneamaka Irene Joy. (2026). Effect of Instructional Materials on Academic Performance of Primary Education Students in Ebonyi State College of Education, Ikwo. US-China Education Review A, May 2026, Vol. 16, No. 5, 336-350.
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