Graduation Year
2023
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree
Ed.D.
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Degree Granting Department
Language, Literacy, ED.D., Exceptional Education, and Physical Education
Major Professor
Veselina Lambrev, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Bárbara Cruz, Ed.D.
Committee Member
Jennifer Wolgemuth, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Sarah Kiefer, Ph.D.
Keywords
Class Positions, Identity, Nigeria, Primary Education, Secondary Education
Abstract
Class ranking remains a prevalent practice in Nigerian primary and secondary schools, yet research has not explored how Nigerian students perceive and experience this practice. This study sought to address this gap in the literature by delving into four Nigerian primary and secondary school alumni’s experiences and perceptions of the class ranking practice. Through their unique stories, this narrative inquiry study sheds light on the extent to which class ranking has impacted them. The findings of this study revealed that class ranking had a profound influence on the participants, both within and beyond the classroom setting. It shaped their self-perception, influenced their approach to learning, affected their interactions with parents, teachers, and peers and had implications for their academic and personal adjustments. These insights provide a valuable understanding of the potential consequences of the use of class ranking in Nigerian primary and secondary schools..
Scholar Commons Citation
Ojomu, Tobiloba, "Nigerian Students’ Experiences with Class Rank and its Implications for Academic and Personal Adjustments: A Narrative Inquiry" (2023). USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/etd/10074
