The Impact of Funding Music in Secondary Schools, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State

Abstract

In Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State, the project investigated the effects of supporting music in secondary schools. The problem of the study was covered in-depth in the study’s background, among other things. To assist in addressing the study’s difficulty, two research questions were derived. In accordance with the study’s sub-themes, a number of relevant literatures were evaluated. The study’s justification was provided by the constraint theory. The population that was used in this study is descriptive survey that enabled the collection of quantitative data from respondents. The study’s sample size is 374 respondents, including music teachers, principals, and Ministry of Education Board members, who were chosen from a variety of schools. The survey participants were chosen through the use of a purposeful sampling technique. Information from the study participants was gathered via a questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were adopted for the study, and the mean was used as the instrument for analyzing the data. The study discovered that secondary schools in Sapele Local Government Area have low levels of music financing, which had an impact on students’ enthusiasm in the subject. Among other things, the study suggested that school officials look for methods to enhance the funding for music through some of the channels available for supporting education. In order to effectively address the issue of limited finance, they can make contact with alumni organizations and parent teacher associations.