The Impact of Pupils' Attitude on Achievement in Yoruba Oral Poetry
Adeola, R. Adetunji *
Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Esther A. Aduroja
University of Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This study investigated the relationship between pupils' attitude and achievement in Yoruba oral poetry among public primary school pupils in Ona-Ara local government area of Oyo state. The study adopted the survey research design. The participants were 250 primary five pupils randomly selected from five public primary schools (50 per school) in Ona-Ara Local Government Area, Oyo State. The instrument used was Yoruba oral poetry questionnaire(r=0.81) and Yoruba oral achievement test was carried out (r=0.82). Findings revealed a significant positive correlation (r=.66, p<0.05) between attitude and achievement. Pupils with positive attitudes demonstrated higher achievement (mean score=42.9) than those with negative attitudes (mean score=16.8). Factors influencing pupils' attitude include interest in Yoruba culture, teacher's teaching method, and parental support. The findings underscores the crucial role of attitude in the learning Yoruba oral poetry. It was recommended innovative teaching methods, parental support and cultural relevance to enhance pupils' engagement with and achievement in Yoruba oral poetry.
Keywords: Yoruba oral poetry, attitude, achievement, engagement, cultural relevance