STUDENT’S MOTIVATION AND THEIR ADJUSTMENT TO HANDLE ACADEMIC DEMANDS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NORTH-EAST ZONE OF NIGERIA.

Abstract

This study investigated student’s motivation and their adjustment to handle academic demands in tertiary institutions in NORTH-EAST zone of Nigeria. Student’s adjustment variable were regularity to lectures, interaction with lecturers, interaction with fellow students, use of library and other learning resources and responds to tests and assignments. Hypothesis was stated and the sample for the study consisted of 1200 subjects. Questionnaire obtained respondents views. The data collected was analyzed using one-way ANOVA and a pair-wise post hoc multiple comparison analysis using Fishers Least Significant Difference Analysis (LSD). The major funding was a significant influence of student’s motivation on their adjustment to handle academic demands on the five (5) dimensions. Based on the funding it was recommended that a healthy positive relationship shouldbe encouraged between lecturers and students as well as an effective reward system to encourage diligent and hardworking students to achieve optimum academic achievement.