E-LEARNING AND PUPILS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SOCIAL STUDIES IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN ANDONI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, RIVERS STATE

This study examines the relationship between use of e-learning resources and pupils’ academic performance in social studies in public primary schools in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. Four research questions and four corresponding hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The study employed the correlational research design. The population of the study comprised 287 subjects, out of which 229 were sampled for the study using simple random sampling techniques. The instrument for data collection was the researcher-designed questionnaire (ELPAPSSQ) which was validated and trial tested to ascertain its reliability. The Pearson product moment correlation coefficient (PPMC) was used to analyze the data. The result of the study revealed that there is a significant relationship between use of computer as e-learning resources and pupils’ academic performance in social studies in public primary schools in Andoni Local Government Area, Rivers state; there is a significant relationship between use of tablets as e-learning resources and pupils’ academic performance in social studies in public primary schools in Andoni Local Government Area, Rivers state; there is a significant relationship between use of cell phones as e-learning resources and pupils academic performance in social studies in public primary schools in Andoni local government area, Rivers state; there is a significant relationship between use of television as e-learning resources and pupils’ academic performance in social studies in public primary schools in Andoni Local Government Area, Rivers State. Based on the findings and conclusion of the study, recommendations were made which include that there is the need for the provision of e-learning resources to enhance the teaching and learning experience of pupils in primary schools.