Effects of Instructional Materials on Students’ Academic Performance in Technical Education: A Case Study of Kabba Bunu Local Government Area

Abstract

The study examined the effects of instructional materials on students’ academic performance in technical education in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi state. Using the descriptive survey design, data were collected from 75 respondents using a questionnaire. The study revealed that the use of instructional materials was significant for teaching and learning, instructional materials facilitated effective learning of technical education and knowledge is more appreciated in the use of instructional materials in technical education. Therefore, it recommended that teachers should use instructional materials to complement their teaching. The government and other stakeholders in the education sector should provide adequate instructional materials to schools.