Effect of Workshop Facilities on Students Performance in Technical Drawing in Ogun State

This study investigated the effect of workshop and studio facilities on the academic performance of students in technical drawing in selected senior secondary schools in Ogun State, South West Nigeria. Technical drawing is a foundational subject for engineering and construction vocations, yet its teaching in many public schools is impeded by lack of functional drawing boards, T-squares, and related instruments. A quasi-experimental design was adopted, involving 240 SS2 students from eight schools assigned to experimental and control groups based on facility availability. Pre-test and post-test scores were analyzed using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Results demonstrated a statistically significant difference in performance between students in well-equipped schools and those in poorly equipped ones, with the experimental group recording a mean post-test score of 74.3 compared to 53.1 for the control group. The study further found that teacher attitude and frequency of practical supervision moderated the effect of facilities on performance. The study recommends that the Ogun State Secondary Education Management Board enforce minimum facility standards for all schools offering technical drawing, and that school-based maintenance committees be formed to preserve existing equipment. Regular monitoring by the State Universal Basic Education Board is also advised. These findings provide actionable insights for curriculum planners and school administrators. Keywords: technical drawing, workshop facilities, student performance, Ogun State, vocational education.