Effects of Discussion and Lecture Methods on Academic Performance of Business Administration Students of Polytechnics Colleges in Ekiti State

The study is to evaluate the effects of discussion and lecture methods on academic performance of business administration students polytechnic college in Ekiti State. However, the specific objectives are to examine the effect of round table discussion on academic performance; determine the effect of group discussion; assess the effect of panel lecture on academic performance; evaluate the effect of interactive lecture method on academic performance; and ascertain the combination of round table, group discussion, panel lecture and interactive lecture method of business administration students polytechnic college in Ekiti State. The research design adopted for this study is descriptive survey research design. The population comprising of 2489 students in crown polytechnic and federal polytechnic Ado Ekiti respectively study business administration. The total number of sample participants in this study were 345. Data collected from this study was analyze using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The respondent demographic variables and responses was analyze with the aid of frequency tables and percentages. The hypotheses of the study were tested using inferential statistics such as multiple regression. The results showed that round table discussion has significant effect academic performance of business administration students polytechnic college in Ekiti State. Furthermore, the second result showed that group discussion has significant effect academic performance of business administration students polytechnic college in Ekiti State. In addition panel lecture has significant effect academic performance of business administration students polytechnic college in Ekiti State. Lastly, interactive lecture method has significant effect academic performance of business administration students polytechnic college in Ekiti State. Based on the findings it is therefore concluded that lecture methods has positive effect on academic performance of business administration students polytechnic college in Ekiti State. Based on the finding it was recommended that instructors are encouraged to diligently study to attain proficiency in their own fields of speciality for effective classroom delivery. A lecturer possessing sufficient expertise in the subject will accomplish little if he lacks the effective means to convey his ideas to his students. All lecturers, irrespective of their status, should be urged to consistently utilize instructional resources in their lectures due to the essential functions these materials provide in the teaching-learning process, especially in practical-oriented classes or courses. Lecturers should attend conferences, seminars, and workshops to fully understand the benefits of educating students using the right approach, particularly in science subjects like Management courses, as opposed to relying just on lectures. Lecturers should, whenever possible, do their own research in this area using their own students, as individual differences among pupils influenced the choice of teaching style.