CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

The primary purpose of the teaching and learning process is to bring about in the learner desirable change in behavior through critical thinking and innovation. This process does not take place in a vacuum but rather in an environment structured to facilitate learning. Stoner,Freeman and Gilbert (1996) described the environment of an organization as all elements relevant to its operation and they include directand indirect action elements. School facilities like school workshops constitute the major components of both direct and indirect actionelements in the environment of learning. Several studies have shown that a close relationship exists between the physical environment andthe academic performance of students.

Nwagwu (2008) and Ogunsaju (1990) maintained that the quality of education that children receivebears direct relevance to the availability or lack thereof of physical facilities like school workshops and overall atmosphere in which learningtakes place. These facilities play pivotal role in the actualization of the educational goals and objectives by satisfying the physical andemotional needs of the staff and students of the school. Knezevich (1995) emphasized that thephysical needs are met throughprovision of safe structure, adequate sanitary facilities, a balanced visualenvironment, appropriate thermal environment, and sufficientshelter space for his work and play. His emotional needs are met by creating pleasant surroundings, a friendly atmosphere, and an inspiringenvironment.

The educational system has undergone tremendous changes in the form of its philosophy, broadened goals and objectives,new approaches to service delivery and architectural design, quantum leap in school enrollment, multiplicity of curricula programmes andextra-curricula activities, introduction of technical education and expanded academic support services such as guidance services to students, teachers and the community, integration of the school and community. The resultant effect of all these changes is the need forcreative and innovative steps in the management of School workshops. For example, research findings have shown that students learnbetter when a combination of methods and materials are employed during teaching.

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