An empirical study of the learning process and perception among students in tertiary institutions in Lagos state

This study investigated the relative strengths of students’ perception for some key factors associated with learning in four Lagos State-based tertiary institutions, using conjoint analysis approach. Data were generated from primary sources through the administration of Conjoint Analysis questionnaire of profiles (factor levels) which were ranked by the student-respondents. The analysis produced utility scores and relative importance results which were determinants of comparative strengths of factors. The study revealed that ‘program me extension’ plays the most important role in most of the tertiary institutions while quality of lecturing plays the least important role. The study also revealed the need to implement the policy of the National Universities Commission which expects only PhD degree as minimum lecturer-qualification across board. This study concluded that there is need for the Lagos State government to do more for the two state-owned tertiary institutions covered in this study in the area of Quality of Lecturer, Cost of Study, Functional Facilities and Programme Extension. The study also points out the need for the Federal Government to provide funds for functional facilities in the Federal Government owned institutions.