Application of Appropriate Learning Strategies and Development of Competencies in Students of the University of Bamenda

This study examined the relationship between application of appropriate learning strategies and development of competencies in students of the University of Bamenda UBa . A correlational survey research design, with a quantitative approach for data collection was used. The target population of this study consisted of all undergraduate and Master students, while the accessible population was made up of students selected from six Schools using both probability and non probability sampling techniques. A sample size of 254 students, derived from the Krejcie and Morgan's Table for sample size calculation, participated in this study. Data obtained were analysed descriptively and inferentially using tables, charts, frequencies, percentages, and multiple response sets. The Spearman's Rho correlation test was used to test the lone specific research hypothesis. The aim was to find out the level of relatedness between application of appropriate learning strategies and development of competencies in students. Findings showed that, there is a significant and positive relationship between application of appropriate learning strategies and development of competencies in students P 0.027 R= 0.139 . Therefore, the study concluded that adequate application of appropriate learning strategies by students in their environment have significant positive effects on the development of their competencies. Based on the finding, it was recommended that there is need for a competence based curriculum to consolidate students' self confidence towards success in a task, while avoiding a negative self fulfilling prophecy about learners. Also, there is need for contextual teaching and learning to ensure a connection between what is taught in school and what obtains in real life situations. Kunike Tieme | Chongwain Lilly Oyoma Jehovah "Application of Appropriate Learning Strategies and Development of Competencies in Students of the University of Bamenda" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-4 , June 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd50326.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/50326/application-of-appropriate-learning-strategies-and-development-of-competencies-in-students-of-the-university-of-bamenda/kunike-tieme