Factors responsible for academic failure

One of  the  problems facing our country today, is students  failing in their academics. Based on my findings, most students  across the country view the following factors as  reasons for their failures. One of the most noticeable  reasons for students’ failure according to research, is the incompetency of teachers.

The incompetency of  teachers nowadays seems questionable. This is because many teachers employed in the teaching profession are lazy , do not come to work on time. Also teachers don’t study the contents of  literal materials before delivering a lecture. This attitude will definitely hinder the student from learning appropriately and being fully prepared for examination. Another  factor to consider is the relevance of books used. Most in Nigeria don’t  own a library and the few that do lack current and  up to date  books. It is important for book to be relevant  for students to be able to keep  up to date, according to the syllabus.

On  the other hand,  students  also play major roles  in their failure in academics. Some  of them  don’t  see  the need  for education  so they  become rebellious in school, which affect grades. Some lose  focus and concentration due to peer influence, poor  parental  guidance/ upbringing. It will be a thing of great joy if students can come to grips and be serious with their studies for their own good. Life will be much more  easier and better  if the  rate of success overrides the rate of failure.

Udoh Godwin, Ibadan