AN ASSESSMENT OF THE INFLUENCE OF FIELD STUDY ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF GEOGRAPHY STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to investigate a study into the influence of field study on academic performance of geography using Geography Department, Uniben as a case study. Specifically, the study examined influence of field study on the academic performance of geography students, the influence of field study in the understanding of geography as a subject and identify the limitations associated with field study in the field of geography. The study employed the survey descriptive research design. A total of 230 responses were validated from the survey. The study adopted the constructivist theory. From the responses obtained and analysed, the findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between field study and academic performance of geography students. This is as the Pearson correlation test showed a positive significant relationship (.832**) between field study and academic performance of geography students. The study recommend Extensive field trips should be organized by schools so as to expose the students to events outside the classroom.