AN ASSESSMENT OF THE SUITABILITY OF LECTURE HALLS IN THE UNIVERSITY OF BUEA FOR EFFECTIVE LEARNING

CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the study

Quality education is the pillar of any society and university plays a vital role in archiving this goal. The physical learning environment is often overlooked despite its major impact on student well-being and academic performance

The University of Buea (UB), is one of the main and leading universities in Cameroon which plays a role in shaping the future of the student in the country. Effective learning in this university is important for producing students or graduates with the skills and knowledge to contribute to national development. However these learning environments can inturn impact the quality of education. This project aims to assess the suitability of the Restua 1,2 and 3 lecture halls at UB for effective learning, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and potential areas for improvement.

While UB has gone through some infrastructural development in recent years, they’re still some concerns regarding the suitability of its lecture halls for learning experiences like the
•Deteriorating Physical Infrastructure:
• Inadequate Seating and Comfort:
• Limited Ventilation and Temperature Control:
• Insufficient Space:
As these problems in these lecture hall conditions can significantly hinder student engagement, concentration, and overall academic performance.

1.2 Problem Statement

UB is a signatory to the voluminary process BMP(bachelors,masters,Phd) and this system is a credit system which means students have to study under a competence base approach and to fulfill this competence base approach,the learning environment should be conducive both for the lecturers and learners. Therefore this study seeks to establish weather the condition for study is conducive for the learner and teacher

Despite the University of Buea’s (UB) commitment to providing quality education, concerns regarding the suitability of lecture halls for effective learning still persist . While the university has made efforts to improve its infrastructure, the condition of the Restua 1,2 and 3 lecture halls remains a significant challenge.

Specifically, the deteriorating state of the Restua bulbs,The exposed necked-wired suckets,The not functional switches,unreliable switches and sockets,Uncomfortable benches,Broken louvers,Shattered doors

1.3 Research Questions

1.)What are the available facilities and conditions in restua 1,2 and 3 lecture halls that enhance teaching and learning
2.) What is the state of the facility and the condition of Restua 1,2 and 3
3.) What can be done to improve the learning conditions in Restua 1,2 and 3

1.4 Research objective

The general objective of this research is to assess the current condition of classroom facilities at the University of Buea.

Specific objective
1.) To determine the different types of facilities and conditions in the learning hall Restua 1,2 and 3
2.) To investigate the state of the facility and conditions of the learning hall Restua 1,2 and 3
3.) To propose strategies to improve the learning conditions in Restua 1,2 and 3