PERCEIVED EFFECTIVENESS OF STUDY-BUDDIES APPROACH AMONG EDUCATION UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN IJEBU COMMUNITIES, OGUN STATE.

Abstract

The study buddies approach suggests that collaborative efforts among students towards a common 
learning objective yield greater comprehension than solitary endeavors. By engaging in 
discussions about course content with their peers, students can achieve a more profound 
understanding of concepts, pinpoint areas where they struggle, and resolve any uncertainties. 
Collaborating on problem-solving tasks can enhance critical thinking skills, improve problem
solving capabilities, and introduce students to various methods of addressing challenges. 
Consequently, this research investigated the perceived effectiveness of the study buddies approach 
among Education undergraduate students within the Ijebu communities of Ogun State. Three 
research questions were formulated. A descriptive survey research design was employed for this 
study, utilizing a self-developed Study Buddies Perceived Effectiveness  Questionnaire (SBPEQ, 
r = 0.81) to gather data from a randomly selected sample of 100 Education undergraduates from 
three institutions in the Ijebu Communities: Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Tai Solarin 
University of Education, and Sikiru Adetona College of Education, Science and Technology, 
Omu-Ijebu. The instrument was distributed via Google Form links. The data collected were 
analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency counts, means, and standard deviations. 
The findings concluded that the study buddies approach offers numerous potential advantages for 
undergraduates. Students at all academic levels can implement this approach to enhance their 
learning and social engagement. The study recommended that learners should actively engage in 
group work and analytical discussions. Group dynamics can enrich the learning experience, 
fostering active participation and a sense of ownership of their roles within the group.