Teachers’ use of written assignment in some senior secondary schools in Benin City, Edo state, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT

This study revealed that written assignments are extensively used in senior secondary schools in Benin City. Teachers employ various types of assignments for diverse pedagogical reasons, including assessing student comprehension and enhancing writing skills. While teachers' gender does not seem to influence their use of written assignments, years of experience and subject taught do play a role. These findings provide valuable insights for educational practitioners and call for further research to delve deeper into the impact of written assignments on student learning and the influence of teacher training.