Abstract:
This study assessed the effects of students‟ home environments on their education in
the Yendi Municipality, Northern Region, Ghana. A descriptive survey research
design was used. The target population included 144 students, 8 headteachers, and 8
parents, with a total sample size of 160 respondents. Data was collected using
questionnaires and interview guides and analyzed both quantitatively and
qualitatively. The study found that parents with higher levels of education provided
more support for their children's education, such as textbooks, exercise books, and
other learning materials. In contrast, parents with lower levels of education offered
less support, which negatively impacted their children's academic performance.
Students from more supportive home environments performed better in school, while
those with less support faced academic challenges. It is recommended that teachers
should act as a bridge between students and their home environments to ensure
students receive the necessary support for their education. Additionally, parents
should encourage their children to focus on reading and completing homework, rather
than engaging in activities that do not benefit their academic progress.
Description:
A dissertation in the Department of Social Studies,
Faculty of Social Sciences, submitted to the School of
Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment
of the requirements for the award of the degree of
Master of Education
(Social Studies)
in the University of Education, Winneba
