Strategies for Improving Funds Acquisition and Management in Secondary Schools for Enhancing Teaching and Learning of Agricultural Education in Kano State, Nigeria
Idi Garba
Department of Science and Technology Education, Faculty of Education, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria Email: idigarba926@yahoo.com
Abstract
The success or failure of any educational institution depends on the availability of funds and its effective management. This study was conducted to determine the strategies for improving funds acquisition and management in secondary schools for enhancing teaching and learning of agricultural education in Kano State. The study adopted survey research design. The population of the study was made up of 1190 consisting of 595 Bursars and 595 PTA Chairpersons of secondary schools in Kano State, Nigeria. A sample size of 292 consisting of 146 Bursars and 146 PTA Chairpersons were used. A structured questionnaire served as instrument for data collection. The instrument was subjected to validity by three experts. Reliability test was conducted through pilot study using the Cronbach’s Alpha method, which revealed 0.79 as the reliability coefficient. The data obtained were analysed using mean. standard deviation and t-test at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study among others were; donations of funds from Parent Teacher Association, and Non-Governmental Organizations. Principal should handle the matters of funds in a way that shows responsibility and accountability. Base on the findings, it was recommended that Management of public secondary schools in Kano State should use motivative strategies to generate funds through Non-Governmental Organizations.
Keywords
Secondary School, funds, fund acquisition, fund management
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