Authors : Anyasoro Oby Emmanuela; Anyalewechi Ajaegbu Lucy T.; Dr. George P. Ernest Gbamanja

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 8 - August

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Abstract : This research was carried out to explore the critical role of an effective learning environment in promoting students education among secondary schools in Koidu city Kono District. The dissertation emphasis both the physical and psychological dimensions that contribute to optimal learning outcomes. It highlights the factors responsible for an effective learning environment and the challenges. In this research work, a sample of twenty (20) teachers and two hundred and fifty (250) students were collected by means of simple random sampling techniques from one secondary school in Koidu City, Kono District. The research instrument used for the study was the survey research design questionnaire titled: Learning Environment and Student Education Questionnaire (LESEQ). The data obtained was analyzed. Some of the findings of the study was that the physical environment, emotional climate and teachers’ instructional practices of the school contributes a lot in promoting students education. It was therefore recommended that there is need for schools to work on; physical infrastructure, teacher’s capacity, invest in educational technology, foster emotional support systems and create culturally relevant teachings in the school. This study concludes with suggestions for further studies.

Keywords : Learning Environment, Promoting, Education, Physical and Psychological Dimension, Emotional Climate and Instructional Practices.

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