CREATING A GEO-DATABASE FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS FACILITIES

The aim of the study is to develop a Geo-Database for Primary Schools in Kaura Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Nigeria using Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Technique. 104 UBE primary schools were identified with a population of 326137 people across the study area. All the schools in the study area were purposively sampled and used in the study. The attribute data were obtained through the administration of a checklist to the Head-Teachers of the schools. The coordinates of each school were obtained using a hand-held GPS receiver. An administrative map of the study area was obtained from the Local Government Area to derive the base map through digitizing process. The map was geo-referenced and digitized in ArcGIS 9.3. An overlay

analysis was performed and all the coordinates of the UBE primary schools were displayed on the composite map. A GIS database was created where the spatial and

attribute data were encoded and query analysis was carried out. The queries performed revealed 724 functional classrooms with 66% of the schools having less than six classrooms. The study also found 36% and 35% of the schools without toilet facilities and sources of drinking water respectively. While only 14% of the schools had playgrounds, there were no computer and internet facilities in any of them. The study recommends among others, provision of functional facilities by the Kaduna State Ministry of Education and the Local Government Area of study 

Title Page                                                                       i

Declaration                                                                      ii

Certification                                                    .               iii

Dedication                                                     .                 iv

Acknowledgements                                             ..                  v

Table of content                                                                  vi

Appendices                .                 ix

List of Tables                ..                 x

List of Figures                                                                    xi  

Abstract                                                       .                xii

 

 

1.1 Background to the Study                                                         1             

1.2 Statement of the Research Problem                             ..                   5 

1.3 Aim Objectives of the Study                                                     10 

1.4 Justification for the Study            .                  10 

1.5 Scope of the Study                                         ..                   11 

2.1. Introduction                                                                 12

2.2 Conceptual Framework and Theoretical Framework                                12

2.2.1 The Concept of Spatial Distribution                          ..                  12

2.2.2 The Concept of UBE                                     14

2.2.3 The Central Place Thoery                          .            16

2.3.0 Literature Review      .              19

2.3.1. Spatial Distribution of Education Infrastructure in Nigeria                         19 

2.3.2. Education and National Development                                         22 

2.3.3 Effects of the Spatial Distribution of Education Infrastructure                       24

 

3.1 Introduction                              27 

3.2 The Study area              ..               27

3.2.1. Location.                                                          27

3.2.2 Soil and Vegetation                                    .             29

3.2.3 Relief, Drainage and Geology                                            30

3.2.4 Climate                                                           30

3.2.5 Population and Economic Activities                            .               31

3.2.6 Educational Facilities                           32

3.3 Methodology          .  .  ..               32

3.3.1 Preparatory Stage and Reconnaissance Survey                                   32

3.3.2 Types of Data                                                              33

3.3.3. Sources of Data Required                                                   34

3.3.3.1 Primary Sources of Data                                  ..                 34 

3.3.3.2. Secondary Sources of Data                                .                 34

3.3.4 Data Collection Procedure                                                35

3.3.5 Techniques of Data Processing                          35 

3.3.6 Sample Size                                    36

3.3.7 Data Analysis                                            ..                  37 

4.1 Introduction                                                               40

4.2 Pattern of Distribution of UBE Primary Schools in Kaura LGA                     40

4.3 Database of Facilities in UBE Primary Schools in Kaura LGA                       44

4.4 Characteristics of Education Infrastructure in Kaura L GA            ..             45

4.5.1 Classroom Facilities                          45

4.5.2 Library Facilities .                  ..             48

4.5.3 Toilet Facilities                          50

4.5.4 Sports Facilities                               52

4.5.5Playground Facilities                            54

4.5.6 Source of Drinking Water                           56

4.5.7 Computer Facilities                                                       58 

 

5.1 Introduction                                                ..             60

5.2 Summary of the Findings                                      .             60

5.3 Conclusion                                                               62

5.4 Recommendations                                                         63