The Effect of the Adequacy of School Facilities on Students’ Performance and Achievement in Technology and Livelihood Education

A considerable number of variables that operate in the teaching-learning process invariably affect the educational performance and achievement of students. One crucial variable that directly impacts the quality of learning acquisition among learners is the adequacy or lack of school facilities that aid in the reinforcement of knowledge and skills. The purpose of this study was to establish a relationship between the quality of school facilities and student performance and achievement, in relation to the field of Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE). Mixed methods design was used in this study where questionnaires were administered to and interviews were carried out with the respondents who were department heads and selected instructors in the field. In addition, data was also collected from the school anecdotal records. Independent z-test was conducted to specifically identify the difference in students’ performance and achievement prior to and after the procurement and utilization of new facilities in the TLE department. Results revealed that the component with the highest mean rating was the exterior environment (3.50) and the component with the lowest mean rating was support space (2.97). In terms of student performance and achievement, the largest increase was observed during school year 2010-2011 (22.0%) while the smallest increase was noted during school year 2009-2010 (2.8%). These findings support the assumptions that insufficient school facilities were negatively impacting student performance and achievement, and the administrators concerned take no significant action in addressing this educational issue. Since the lack of educational facilities was proven to pose serious ramifications on student performance and achievement, stakeholders should closely look into procedures that focus on facility support and management in the field of TLE.