INFLUENCE OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF UNDERGRADUATE GEOGRAPHY STUDENTS OF NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY, KANO

This study investigates the influence of the learning environment on the academic achievement of undergraduate Geography students at Northwest University, Kano. A descriptive survey research design was employed to collect quantitative data from a sample of 100 students, selected through stratified random sampling to ensure representation across all academic levels (100 to 400 level). The primary instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire, divided into two sections: demographic information and items assessing the learning environment's impact on academic achievement. The questionnaire utilized a Likert scale to measure responses, and its validity was ensured through expert review, while reliability was tested using a pilot study and Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient. Data were collected during lecture hours to maximize response rates and analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequencies, percentages, and mean scores. The findings are expected to provide insights into how physical facilities, classroom environments, and learning resources influence academic performance, offering recommendations for improving the learning environment to enhance student achievement. This study contributes to the broader discourse on educational quality and its determinants in higher education institutions.