ABSTRACT
The aim of the study is to develop a Geo-Database for Primary Schools in Kaura Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Nigeria using Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Technique. 104 UBE primary schools were identified with a population of 326137 people across the study area. All the schools in the study area were purposively sampled and used in the study. The attribute data were obtained through the administration of a checklist to the Head-Teachers of the schools. The coordinates of each school were obtained using a hand-held GPS receiver. An administrative map of the study area was obtained from the Local Government Area to derive the base map through digitizing process. The map was geo-referenced and digitized in ArcGIS 9.3. An overlay
analysis was performed and all the coordinates of the UBE primary schools were displayed on the composite map. A GIS database was created where the spatial and
attribute data were encoded and query analysis was carried out. The queries performed revealed 724 functional classrooms with 66% of the schools having less than six classrooms. The study also found 36% and 35% of the schools without toilet facilities and sources of drinking water respectively. While only 14% of the schools had playgrounds, there were no computer and internet facilities in any of them. The study recommends among others, provision of functional facilities by the Kaduna State Ministry of Education and the Local Government Area of study
TABLE OF CONTENTS Pg
Title Page i
Declaration ii
Certification iii
Dedication iv
Acknowledgements v
Table of content vi
Appendices ix
List of Tables x
List of Figures xi
Abstract xii
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
11 Background to the Study 1
12 Statement of the Research Problem 5
13 Aim Objectives of the Study 10
14 Justification for the Study 10
15 Scope of the Study 11
CHAPTER TWO: CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK AND LITERATURE REVIEW
21 Introduction 12
22 Conceptual Framework and Theoretical Framework 12
221 The Concept of Spatial Distribution 12
222 The Concept of UBE 14
223 The Central Place Thoery 16
230 Literature Review 19
231 Spatial Distribution of Education Infrastructure in Nigeria 19
232 Education and National Development 22
233 Effects of the Spatial Distribution of Education Infrastructure 24
CHAPTER THREE: THE STUDY AREA AND METHODOLOGY
31 Introduction 27
32 The Study area 27
321 Location 27
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22 Soil and Vegetation 29
323 Relief, Drainage and Geology 30
324 Climate 30
325 Population and Economic Activities 31
326 Educational Facilities 32
33 Methodology 32
331 Preparatory Stage and Reconnaissance Survey 32
332 Types of Data 33
333 Sources of Data Required 34
3331 Primary Sources of Data 34
3332 Secondary Sources of Data 34
334 Data Collection Procedure 35
335 Techniques of Data Processing 35
336 Sample Size 36
337 Data Analysis 37
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION Pg
41 Introduction 40
42 Pattern of Distribution of UBE Primary Schools in Kaura LGA 40
43 Database of Facilities in UBE Primary Schools in Kaura LGA 44
44 Characteristics of Education Infrastructure in Kaura L GA 45
451 Classroom Facilities 45
452 Library Facilities 48
453 Toilet Facilities 50
454 Sports Facilities 52
455Playground Facilities 54
456 Source of Drinking Water 56
457 Computer Facilities 58
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
51 Introduction 60
52 Summary of the Findings 60
53 Conclusion 62
54 Recommendations 63
Reference 64
