Effects of Covid-19 on Academic Performance of Secondary Schools Social Studies Students in Kwara State Nigeria

Abstract

The study examined the effect of Covid 19 on academic performance of social studies students in secondary schools in Kwara state. The design of the study was descriptive survey. The target population for the study consisted of 28 students and 2 social studies teachers randomly selected for the study, yielding a total of 240 respondents. The research mean and instrument used was questionnaire. The data collected were analysis by t-test statistical analysis. the finding shows that under-privilege social studies students are denied of educational opportunities outside school, school closure disrupt academic activities which in turn frustrate students interest in learning of sometimes, students are limited in asking of question in WhatsApp teaching and learning procedure, lack of data frustrate effective teaching and learning situation, lack of face to face interaction by students and teachers allow of confusing area of what is taught untouched, unequal access to digital learning portal frustrate the academic the academic achievement of students and student with learning difficulties that often require more physical attention and guidance from the teachers cannot perform well. The study recommends schools in next year’s budget to allow them manage all the damages immediately embark on the integration of all secondary schools into online education and Nigeria government should direct all the secondary schools to extend physical teaching conduct online teaching and jointly solve new problems that may arise in the teaching process.