International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science
 

International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science

Vol. 5(6), pp. 173–179, September, 2017. 

ISSN: 2360-7858

DOI: 10.14662/IJALIS2017.022

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Textbooks are indispensable tools for the acquisition of knowledge. They are the most vital elements in educational programmes and the entire developmental processes of countries are books which are essential for teaching and learning. This study investigated the influence of stakeholders’ perception on textbook utilization in senior secondary schools in Oyo State, Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. Multi-stage sampling technique was used. Three research questions were asked and answered. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, t-test and Analysis of variance. The results of the findings revealed that without studying the policy on education, textbook publishers cannot meet the needs of schools; Stakeholder perceived that it is necessary that only recommended textbooks are to be used in teaching and learning in senior secondary schools in the state; There is no significant difference between the teachers and their various qualifications in their perception; There is a significant difference among teachers from various locations in their perception. Book utilisation was however impaired as a result of high cost and non-availability in school libraries. It was recommended that there should be subsidy and price reduction in textbooks, while schools should endevour to acquire recommended textbooks to school libraries. There should be a monitoring group from ministries of education to go round and inspect senior secondary schools to ensure that approved textbooks are utilised by both teachers and students in schools.

Key words: Textbook utilisation, Stakeholders’ perception. Senior secondary schools

 

Cite This Article As: Apotiade JK (2017). Stakeholder’s Perception of Textbook Utilisation in Senior Secondary Schools in Oyo State, Nigeria. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 5(6): 173-179

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