Significance of Radio and Television Learning Programmes on the Academic Achievement of Learners during COVID-19 Lockdown in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

This study examines the significance of Radio and Television learning programmes on the academic achievement of learners during the COVID-19 lockdown in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. There are three research questions and one null hypothesis formulated for the study. Using Krejcie and Morgan (1970) statistical table, a population of 217 respondents were drawn from a sample size 500 as the sample for the study. The research questions were answered using percentages and the null hypothesis was tested using Chi-Square (X2) at 5% level of significance. The findings of research questions one show that, Radio and Television Learning programmes have significant impact on the academic achievement of learners (X2=16.43; P>0.05). Similarly, analysis of research question two shows that, learners have interest in listening or viewing on the Radio and Television learning programmes (X2=23.41; P>0.05). Furthermore, findings of research question three indicated that Radio and Television learning programmes were up to educational standard which are easily understood by the learners (X2=38.16; P>0.05). In conclusion, Radio and Television learning programmes have impacted positively on the academic achievement of learners in nursery, primary and secondary schools. These educational learning programmes may help in mitigating idleness and non-study of learners during the COVID-19 lockdown in the country.