International Journal of Educational Research and Reviews

International Journal of Educational Research and Reviews ISSN 2329-9843 Vol. 3 (5), pp. 273-278, July, 2015. © International Scholars Journals

Full Length Research Paper

A study of Kwara State Secondary School Students’ study habits in English using some variables in their home-background: Implication for counselling

*Farida D. Obiageli, Gbenga Osibajo and Akinwunmi K. Adenuga

Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Nigeria.

Corresponding author. E-mail: [email protected]

Accepted 18 June, 2015

Abstract

The thrust of the study was to compare Kwara State Secondary School Students’ study habits in English using some variables in their home - background and personal factors, so as to examine the implication for counselling purposes. 200 male and female students aged between 15 and 20 years were involved in the study. Results from students’t -test statistical procedure revealed that there is significant difference between the various categories of students in the study habits variables of home-work and assignment, time allocation to study, reading and note-taking, concentration and teacher consultations. The counselling implications were examined and suggestions were made to these effects.

Keywords: Study habits; comparative study; English language, students