Al-Hikmah University Central Journal
EFFECTS OF SEXUAL IMMORALITY ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF NCE II STUDENTS OF FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ZARIA: ROLES OF ADULT EDUCATORS’ TRAINERS
Abstract
This research work examined the effects of sexual immorality on academic achievement of NCE II students of Federal College of Education, Zaria: Roles of Adult Educators’ Trainers. The intent of this study was to investigate supposed cases of sexual immoral act among NCE II students on their academic achievement. Descriptive survey research design was used in this study. Two (2) objectives and research questions each were formulated in this study. Sole instrument of questionnaire was used in this study for data collection from the respondents who are NCE II students from six (6) different schools in the College. Out of total population of six thousand (6,000) respondents, sample size of three hundred and sixty - one (361) students was used. Frequency count and simple percentages was employed for data collection in this study. The findings of this study revealed that NCE II students of Federal College of Education, Zaria are involved in sexual immoral act for the purpose of academic success. It can be deduced from the outcome of the analysis undertaken that NCE students are not prepared before examination due to reasons best known to them. Also, it was evident from the responses of respondents that absence or poor state of school facilities in Federal College of Education, Zaria enhances their conduct in examination malpractice. The study therefore recommended that Efforts should be made by College authorities to put in place punitive measures to students and lecturers who indulge in immoral sexual act. High standards should be put in place to check all avenues that would spur the system to promote sexual act among the students and live above board academically.