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Dr Shaibu Leonard, a researcher from the Department of Educational Management and Business Education, Faculty of Education, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti state, Nigeria.
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Strategies for Restraining Classroom Disruptive Behaviour Among Public Secondary Schools Students in Ekiti State

International Journal of Changes in Education, 2024

The study aims to explore Strategies for restraining Classroom Disruptive Behaviour Among Public ... more The study aims to explore Strategies for restraining Classroom Disruptive Behaviour Among Public Secondary Schools Students in Ekiti State. Specifically, it sought to examine the types of disruptive behaviours, problems encountered by the schools, and strategies to be adopted to curb disruptive behaviours perpetuated by students in the classroom during teaching and learning. Three research questions guided the study. The study adopted a descriptive research design and utilized a quantitative approach. A sample of 100 respondents involving principals and teachers was used through purposive sampling. Strategies for Restraining Students'Disruptive Behaviours in Public Secondary Schools (SRSDBPSS) served as an instrument. Data collected was analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The analysis revealed that (1) lateness to school, irregular class attendance, fighting with each other within and outside the school, refusal to do assignments given by teachers, non-participation in-class activities, use of abusive language against one another, and operating phones during class hours were disruptive behaviours perpetrated by students. (2) The school encountered several problems such as bullying of teachers and management by the punished students, teachers get discouraged going back to class, which causes more stress for teachers as they become detracted from academic routine. (3) The use of classroom management, allowing students to have easy access to the teachers, promptness of teachers to the discharge of their tasks of teaching profession, ensuring of appropriate seating arrangement by teachers, attentiveness of the teachers to both reported and unreported cases in class, regular checking of children by parents in schools, and maintenance of small and well-controlled class size were strategies to be adopted to curb disruptive behaviours among public secondary schools students in Ekiti state.

THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY LEADERS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES IN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION USAGE FOR INSECURITY REDUCTION IN EKITI STATE, NIGERIA

World Journal of Sociology and Law, 2024

The study explores the role of community leaders and local businesses in effective communication ... more The study explores the role of community leaders and local businesses in effective communication usage for Insecurity reduction in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study. A descriptive research survey design and a quantitative approach were used. Community Leaders and Local Businesses Communication Usage for Insecurity Reduction (CLBCUIR) served as an instrument. Analysis was carried out by frequency distribution and percentage. The results showed that community leaders and local businesses foster cooperation, collaborate with law enforcement authorities, invest in security training, quick reporting of security incidents and mobilize the community members to combat insecurity. The article concluded that community leaders and local businesses used communication strategies to reduce insecurity in Ekiti State, Nigeria. However, some insecurity challenges such as crimes, violence, and conflicts are still prevalent in the area. It was recommended that security discourse involving other security stakeholders such as law enforcement authorities and Civil Society Organisation (CSO) should be prioritized by the government.

THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA TO IMPROVE LEARNING SKILLS AMONG STUDENTS OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI

Social Science and Management, 2024

The study investigated the use of Social media to improve learning skills among students: Case of... more The study investigated the use of Social media to improve learning skills among students: Case of Federal University Oye-Ekiti. Two research questions guided the study. The study adopted a descriptive research design and utilized a quantitative approach. The study population consisted of all the students from Federal University Oye-Ekiti. A purposive sampling technique was used to sample 63 educational foundation students from 400 level students enrolled for the 2021/2022 Academic Session. The data collection tool was a questionnaire titled "Social Media Platform Questionnaire for Improving Learning Skills (SMPQ)". Data collected was analyzed with the aid of mean and standard deviation and revealed that Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, blogs, WhatsApp, MySpace, and Google Plus are social media platforms used to improve learning skills among students. It was also revealed that many Federal University Oye-Ekiti students use social media to improve their learning skills to a greater extent. Elements such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, blogs, WhatsApp, MySpace, and Google Plus are widely used. It was recommended among other things that School authorities should prioritize educating students on the appropriate use of social media sites to prevent abuse.

EVALUATION OF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE USE OF COMPUTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESS: IMPLICATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANKPA LGA, KOGI STATE, NIGERIA

Educational Research and Human Developmen, 2024

The researchers evaluate factors influencing the use of computers for the teaching and learning p... more The researchers evaluate factors influencing the use of computers for the teaching and learning process and its: implications for the management of secondary schools in Ankpa LGA., Kogi state, Nigeria with the purpose of preferring plausible strategies to be adopted in their use for actualizing educational objectives in schools. Two research questions guided the study. A descriptive survey was adopted for the study. A sample of 120 computer teachers from 23 government-owned secondary schools was randomly selected for the study. Factors Affecting the Use of Computer for Education Questionnaire (FATUCEQ) served as an instrument for data collection. The data collected were analyzed with the aid of the mean. and standard deviation. The results revealed that the factors militating against the effective use of computers for teaching and learning in public secondary schools in Ankpa LGA of Kogi State are lack of skills, cost of the facilities, weak infrastructure, lack of relevant software, limited access to the internet, poor power supply and poor government policy; the strategies to be adopted include computer training for teachers, procurement of hardware facilities, curriculum development, software development, maintenance of computer system, adequate funding, increase in government allocation to computer studies and provision of internet facilities. It was recommended amongst other things that qualified teachers who are skilled in computer technology should be posted to various secondary schools in the state. Computer technology should be integrated into the school curriculum without further delay and be made an examinable subject at the secondary school level and the State Ministry of Power should work towards stabilizing the power supply in the state.

AN ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AS VARIABLES INFLUENCING STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA Vol.01Issue02Aug-2024 ManuscriptID:#09

by Leonard Shaibu and ADEYEMI OLUWATOYIN VICTORIA

IJEEI-International Journal of Educational Excellence and Innovation, 2024

The study examined an assessment of the learning environments as variables influencing student's ... more The study examined an assessment of the learning environments as variables influencing student's academic performance in Ekiti state, Nigeria. The study specifically focused on the types of learning environments that influence students' academic performance in public secondary schools in Oye Local Government (LGA), Ekiti state, Nigeria. Three research questions and hypotheses guided the study. An ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. The study targeted all 16 public secondary schools, all 340 teachers, all 8,651 students and 16 secondary school principals in Oye LGA, Ekiti state. A sample of 32 teachers (2 teachers from each school) out of 340 teachers and 168 students totaling 200 respondents were randomly selected for the study. The Learning Environment and Students' Performance Questionnaire (LESPQ) served as an instrument for data collection. Mean and standard deviation were used to analyse research questions while hypotheses were tested using an independent sample t-test at a 0.05 alpha level. Analysis showed that (1) School environments influence students' performance in public secondary schools to a great extent; (2) Home environments influence students' performance in public secondary schools to a great extent; (3) School psychological environments affect students' academic performance in public secondary schools to a great extent. It was also revealed that (4) There was a significant relationship between teachers and students on the influence of school environments on students' academic performance in public secondary schools; (5) There was a significant relationship between teachers and students on the influence of home environments on students' academic performance in public secondary schools; (6) There was a significant relationship between teachers and students on the influence of psychological environments on students' academic performance in public secondary schools. It was concluded that school environments, home environments and school psychological environments are learning environments that influence students' academic performance to a greater extent in public secondary schools in Oye LGA, Ekiti state. It was recommended that school management and parents should create improved learning environments to encourage students' activeness in learning.

MANAGING THE CHALLENGES FACING EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF GIRL CHILD EDUCATION POLICIES UNDER THE UBE SCHOOLS IN EKITI STATE

world Journal of Educational Studies, 2024

The study examined managing the challenges facing effective implementation of girl child educatio... more The study examined managing the challenges facing effective implementation of girl child education policies in UBE schools in Ekiti state, Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study. Descriptive survey was adopted for the study. A sample of 72 principals and their vice principals (administrations and academy) from the total 24 governmentowned UBE schools in Ekiti state was purposively selected for the study. Challenges to Implementation of Girl Child Education Questionnaire (CIGCEQ) served as instrument for data collection. The data was analyzed with the aid of mean and standard deviation and the following results revealed: that poor completion rate of girl schooling, government/limited political will, paucity of data for policy making, implementation and evaluation, and the prevalence of inequalities in geographical as well as socioeconomic status among regions of Nigeria, the problem of the supply side in respect of female teachers, limited accountability and transparency in implementing education projects in Nigeria, and lack of interest and commitment to duty by the teachers were not the challenges facing the effective implementation of girl child education policies in UBE of Ekiti State, Nigeria. The result also revealed that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) strategy, the inauguration of civil society organizations, the use of motivating technology in schools, encouragement of citizenship participation, promotion of female teachers' by Local Education Authorities and provision of Scholarships to Girls by the government are strategies to be adopted by the school management for effective implementation of girls' education in UBE schools of Ekiti state. The study recommended the adoption of action plan, employment and retention of qualified personnel, improved funding of girl child education to take care of effective teaching and learning, provision of reasonable incentives to teachers for effective implementation of girl child education policies in Ekiti state.

Impact of Lecturer-Student Relationship on Student Academic Performance in Federal University, Oye-Ekiti

Innovare journal of education, Dec 31, 2023

The study investigated the impact of the lecturer-student relationship on student academic perfor... more The study investigated the impact of the lecturer-student relationship on student academic performance at Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti state. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The study population comprised all Federal University, Oye-Ekiti undergraduates, totaling 25,000 students. A sample of 250 (10%) undergraduate students at Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, was randomly selected for the study. Three research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The Lecturer-Student Relationship on Students' Academic Performance Questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection. Data collected was analyzed using percentage distribution, while the Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient was conducted to test the research hypotheses that guided the study at a .05 significance level. It was revealed from the analysis that (a) the level of lecturer-student relationship at Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, is high; (b) the analysis revealed that the nature of the lecturer-student relationship on student academic performance in Federal University, Oye Ekiti, was highly interpersonal relationships that bridged the gaps between lecturers and the students as well as lecturers and the community; and (c) the analysis also revealed that the impact of the lecturer-student relationship on the academic performance of men and women in Federal University, Oye Ekiti are improvement in personal growth, values, and attitudes, development of close personal relationships with other students, intellectual growth and interest in ideas, intellectual stimulation, and satisfied intellectual stimulation. It was recommended, among other things, that the university's management should give incentives to lecturers who promote high relationships with students in schools.

AN ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AS VARIABLES INFLUENCING STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA

International Journal of Educational Excellence and Innovation, 2024

The study examined an assessment of the learning environments as variables influencing student's ... more The study examined an assessment of the learning environments as variables influencing student's academic performance in Ekiti state, Nigeria. The study specifically focused on the types of learning environments that influence students' academic performance in public secondary schools in Oye Local Government (LGA), Ekiti state, Nigeria. Three research questions and hypotheses guided the study. An ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. The study targeted all 16 public secondary schools, all 340 teachers, all 8,651 students and 16 secondary school principals in Oye LGA, Ekiti state. A sample of 32 teachers (2 teachers from each school) out of 340 teachers and 168 students totaling 200 respondents were randomly selected for the study. The Learning Environment and Students' Performance Questionnaire (LESPQ) served as an instrument for data collection. Mean and standard deviation were used to analyse research questions while hypotheses were tested using an independent sample t-test at a 0.05 alpha level. Analysis showed that (1) School environments influence students' performance in public secondary schools to a great extent; (2) Home environments influence students' performance in public secondary schools to a great extent; (3) School psychological environments affect students' academic performance in public secondary schools to a great extent. It was also revealed that (4) There was a significant relationship between teachers and students on the influence of school environments on students' academic performance in public secondary schools; (5) There was a significant relationship between teachers and students on the influence of home environments on students' academic performance in public secondary schools; (6) There was a significant relationship between teachers and students on the influence of psychological environments on students' academic performance in public secondary schools. It was concluded that school environments, home environments and school psychological environments are learning environments that influence students' academic performance to a greater extent in public secondary schools in Oye LGA, Ekiti state. It was recommended that school management and parents should create improved learning environments to encourage students' activeness in learning.

ASSESSMENT OF AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF E-LEARNING FACILITIES IN BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAMMES IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN EKITI STATE

International Journal of Economics, Business and Social Science Research, 2024

The study explored an assessment of the availability and utilization of e-learning facilities in ... more The study explored an assessment of the availability and utilization of e-learning facilities in business education programmes in government-owned universities in Ekiti state. Specifically, the study sought to determine the level of availability of e-learning facilities, and the level of utilization of e-learning facilities and to examine the challenges of e-learning facilities in teaching and learning Business Education at Federal University, Oye-Ekiti. Three research questions and hypotheses guided the research. The review adopted a descriptive research design. A total of 805 students from the Federal University School of Business Education, University of Oye-Ekiti, and Ekiti State University were used as the population. A sample of two hundred (200) students was selected via a simple random technique. E-Learning Facilities in Business Education Programme (EFIEP) served as an instrument. Frequency count and percentage (%) were used to answer the research questions. On the other hand, Pearson's product-moment correlation coefficient method was used to analyze the hypotheses that guided the study at a significance level of 0.05. The analysis showed that (1) 85% of e-learning technologies such as computer desktops were available for teaching business education in the two universities. (2) 75% of available technologies were utilized to teach business education in the two universities. (3) The main challenges regarding access and use of e-learning technology were lack of funding in the education sector, lack of electricity supply, and lack of awareness and training of students and staff. To address financial constraints and budget constraints, it was specifically recommended that the government should allocate more funds, especially for the provision of e-learning technology and resources.

Strategies for Computer Science Education in University

Journal of Research and Innovation, 2024

The study investigated the Strategies for Computer Science Education Programme at Kogi State Univ... more The study investigated the Strategies for Computer Science Education Programme at Kogi State University, Anyigba. The purpose of the study was specifically targeting the types of computer facilities, their importance in computer education, factors militating against effective use for teaching and learning and strategies to be adopted for effective teaching and learning. Four research questions and four hypotheses guided the study. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. 100 computer students were purposively sampled for the study. Computer Education Checklist (CEC) and Strategies for Computer Education Questionnaire (SCEQ) were used as data collection tools. Percentage, mean and standard deviation were used to analyze the data collected. Analysis revealed that (1) the types of computer facilities available for computer education are laptops, printers, computer laboratories, desktops, monitors, CPU and Diskettes, CDs and flash (2) the benefits of computer education are that computer education programme enhances efficiency in teaching and learning, makes instruction in the class to be lively, and enhances individualization of learning among others, (3) several factors militate against computer education programmes in the study area are lack of skills, cost of the facilities, weak infrastructure, lack of relevant software, limited access to the internet and others and (5) strategies to handle the challenges above are that computer training for teachers, procurement of hardware facilities, curriculum development, and software development, maintenance of computer systems, adequate funding, and increase in government allocation to computer studies and provision of internet facilities should be used.

The Roles of Selected Stakeholders in Effective Communication Usage for Insecurity Reduction in Ekiti State, Nigeria

by Leonard Shaibu and Sunday Sule Emah

IANNA Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2024

Background Understanding the roles of diverse stakeholders is paramount in the pursuit of safer c... more Background Understanding the roles of diverse stakeholders is paramount in the pursuit of safer communities. This is because of indiscriminate unrest orchestrated by insurgents in present-day Nigeria. Objectives This study examines the roles of effective communication among stakeholders like government agencies, law enforcement authorities, and civil society organizations (CSOs) in reducing insecurity in Oye Ekiti. Methodology Three investigative questions guided the study. The study adopted a quantitative research design. Data gathered through an instrument titled Stakeholders Participation in Communication Usage for Insecurity Reduction (SPCUIR) was analysed to discern stakeholder perceptions and contributions. Results The findings highlight that government agencies are seen as active implementers and policy developers, law enforcement authorities play crucial response and collaboration roles, and CSOs advocate for transparency and actively contribute to security measures with the help of communication gadgets. Conclusion The distinct roles of stakeholders in communication usage coalesce to form concerted efforts aimed at reducing insecurity in Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti state, Nigeria.

Optimum Science Journal

Optimum Science Journal, 2024

The study investigated managerial strategies for students' safety in post COVID-19 era in public ... more The study investigated managerial strategies for students' safety in post COVID-19 era in public secondary schools in Kogi State. The purpose was to ascertain the facilities required for students' safety, problems encountered in the procurement of safety facilities and strategies to be followed in the proper management of students' safety in public secondary schools in the aftermath of COVID-19. Based on quantitative research methodology, the study adopted purposive sampling. 214 public secondary school principals were selected through purposive sampling with the total enumeration technique. Students' safety in Post COVID-19 Questionnaire (SSPCQ) served as an instrument. Mean and standard deviation were used to analyze the data collected for the study and the outcome indicated that problems such as paucity of funds for the procurement of aids, reduction of students' enrolment, and shortage of classrooms and furniture to maintain the recommended space were problems encountered in the management of students' safety in post COVID-19 era by the school management in Kogi state.

Teachers' perception of welfare packages and adequacy of infrastructural facilities for the implementation of UBE programme in Ankpa education zone of Kogi state-Nigeria

International Journal of Advanced Education and Research, Jul 1, 2019

The study investigated teachers&#39; perception of welfare packages and adequacy of infrastru... more The study investigated teachers&#39; perception of welfare packages and adequacy of infrastructural facilities for the implementation of UBE programme in Ankpa education zone of kogi state. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised of 112 UBE schools in Ankpa Education Zone with the population 2,234 teaching staff. A sample of 400 teachers from 25 UBE schools was used for the study. Teachers&#39; Perception on the Implementation of Universal Basic Education Questionnaire (TPIUBEQ)&quot; was used for data collection. The reliability of the instrument yielded 0.77. Mean and Standard Deviations were used to answer the two research questions, while chi-square (x 2) was used to test the two hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The result of the study revealed among others that welfare packages (216.10&gt;3.84) and adequate infrastructural facilities (325.20&gt;3.83) have significant relationship with the implementation of UBE in Ankpa Education Zone of Kogi State. Based on the results of this study, the researcher recommended that government should ensure that their teachers&#39; welfares and infrastructural facilities are given top priority as to make them cheerful and diligent in the implementation of UBE programme.

Management of Instructional Supervision and Staff Welfare in Primary Schools in Kogi East Education Zone of Kogi State

The study investigated management of instructional supervision and staff welfare in primary schoo... more The study investigated management of instructional supervision and staff welfare in primary schools in Kogi east education zone of Kogi state. The study was guided by two research questions and two null hypotheses. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The sample of the study was 964 head teachers, 9 Education secretaries and 30 SUBEB senior staff. The instruments used for data collection was Instructional Supervision and Staff Development Parameter (ISSDP) which focused group discussion and interview schedule. In addition, a Physical Facilities and Equipment Observation Schedule (PFEOS) were used for on-the- sport assessment of the physical facilities in selected schools in the study area. Mean scores and standard deviations were used to answer the research questions, while the t-test statistics was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 levels of significance. Also percentage scores were used to analyse the data obtained from observation with checklist. The study,...

Management of School Facilities for Effective Instructional Delivery in Public Colleges of Education in North Central States of Nigeria

The study investigated management of school facilities for effective instructional delivery in co... more The study investigated management of school facilities for effective instructional delivery in colleges of education in North Central states of Nigeria. Four research questions guided the study. Descriptive research design was adopted for the study. One thousand one hundred and eighty five (1,185) respondents, involving one thousand and ninety two (1,092) students, sixty three (63) lecturers, seventeen (17) staff of works department and thirteen (13) management staff selected through simple sampling by balloting were used for the study. College of Education School Facilities Management Questionnaire (COESFMQ) was used as instrument for data collection. The data collected were analyzed with mean and standard deviation to answer research questions. The findings revealed that both lecturers and students often and seldomly utilized the available facilities for effective instructional delivery. Some problems encountered by both lecturers and management staff in the management of school ...

Psychology And Education

Psychology And Education, 1999

Motivational strategies and teachers' productivity in public secondary schools in Oye Local Government Area (LGA) of Ekiti State

Journal of Advance Multidisciplinary Research, 2022

The study investigated motivational strategies and teachers' productivity in public secondary sch... more The study investigated motivational strategies and teachers' productivity in public secondary schools in Oye LGA of Ekiti state. The purpose of the study was to ascertain whether motivational strategies such as remuneration, promotion, involvement in school decision-making, and on-the-job training significantly related to teachers' productivity in public secondary schools in Oye LGA of Ekiti state. Five research questions and four hypotheses guided the study at a 0.05 level of significance. A descriptive survey design and a quantitative methodology were adopted for the study. A sample of 200 teachers was randomly selected for the study. Motivation and Teachers' Productivity Questionnaire" (MTPQ) served as an instrument for data collection. Data collected was analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer research questions and Pearson moment correlation coefficient to answer hypotheses that guided the study at a 0.05 level of significance. It was revealed from the analysis that (1) teachers' productivity is significantly related to motivation. It was also revealed that teachers' productivity was significantly related to motivational strategies such as remuneration, promotion, teachers' involvement in decision-making and on-the-job training in public secondary schools in Oye LGA of Ekiti state. It was recommended among other things that the management of the public secondary school should always give incentives such as prompt implementation of promotion and trophies to teachers with high productivity in schools This will encourage them to keep such practice to their credit and that of the school.

Emotional intelligence and locus of control as predictors of teachers' instructional leadership model in public secondary schools in Enugu state

International Journal of Educational Research and Development, 2019

The study determined emotional intelligence and locus of control as predictors of teachers' instr... more The study determined emotional intelligence and locus of control as predictors of teachers' instructional leadership models in public secondary schools in Enugu State, Nigeria. Two research questions were answered while two null hypotheses were tested at p ≤ 0.05 level of probability. The design was a correlation design. The population of the study is 4,516 teachers consisting of 1,407 males and 3,109 females in the public junior secondary schools in Enugu State. The sample for the study was 903. Proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used for the study. Three instruments: Teachers' Instructional Leadership Rating Scale (TILRS), Teachers' Emotional Intelligence Rating Scale (TEIRS) and Teachers' Locus of Control Rating Scale (TLCRS) were developed and used for the study. The TILRS, TEIRS and TLCRS were face validated by three specialists in the field of study. Cronbach Alpha method was used to determine the internal consistency reliability of the items which yielded a reliability estimate of 0.81, 0.83 and 0.79 respectively. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer research question one, whereas Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (Pearson r) was used to answer the research questions two. Linear and multiple regressions analysis and t-test statistic were used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of probability. Results indicated that emotional intelligence significantly predicted teachers' instructional leadership models and Locus of control significantly predicted teachers' instructional leadership models. It was recommended that school administrators should organize workshops or seminars for teachers on the relationship among emotional intelligence, locus of control and teachers' instructional leadership models.

COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF SELF DIRECTED LEARNING (SDL) STRATEGY AND SIMULATION TECHNIQUE (ST) ON STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENT IN SOCIAL STUDIES AT UPPER BASIC 11 IN KOGI EAST EDUCATION ZONE

BSU Journal of Educational Management, 2020

This study investigated the comparative analysis of the effects of self directed learning strateg... more This study investigated the comparative analysis of the effects of self directed learning strategy and simulation technique on students' interest in Social Studies at upper basic 11 in Kogi East Education Zone of Kogi State. The study used gender as a moderating variable to compare the mean interest rating scores, of male and female students when exposed to the treatment using self directed learning and simulation techniques. Three research questions guided the study while three hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study employed the quasi experimental specifically the pre-test, post-test and non equivalent groups. The sample consisted of 442 Social Studies students, comprising 232 males (52.49%), and 210 females (47.51%) drawn from 6 intact classes of coeducational government public schools in the study area. The instruments for data collection were Social Studies Interest Questionnaires (SSIQ) and Social Studies Achievement Test (SSAT). The SSIQ was computed using cronbach alpha with reliability r= 0.77. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer research questions while Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses. Findings revealed that students that were taught Social Studies using the self directed learning strategy exhibited higher positive interest, achievement and retention. That is f (1441)= 108.107; p=0.00<0.05 than those who were taught using simulation technique. There is significant difference in the mean interest rating using Self Directed Learning (SDL) and simulation technique in favour of male students. Based on the findings, the study recommended among others that, Social Studies teachers should be encouraged to employ self directed leaning as a strategy in the teaching/ learning of Social Studies. Government, professional bodies, parents and stakeholders should encourage capacity building workshops, seminars, conferences, in service training on the use and implementation of self directed learning and simulating techniques in Social Studies.

Teachers' perception of welfare packages and adequacy of infrastructural facilities for the implementation of UBE programme in Ankpa education zone of Kogi state-Nigeria

International Journal of Advanced Education and Research, 2019

The study investigated teachers' perception of welfare packages and adequacy of infrastructural f... more The study investigated teachers' perception of welfare packages and adequacy of infrastructural facilities for the implementation of UBE programme in Ankpa education zone of kogi state. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised of 112 UBE schools in Ankpa Education Zone with the population 2,234 teaching staff. A sample of 400 teachers from 25 UBE schools was used for the study. Teachers' Perception on the Implementation of Universal Basic Education Questionnaire (TPIUBEQ)" was used for data collection. The reliability of the instrument yielded 0.77. Mean and Standard Deviations were used to answer the two research questions, while chi-square (x 2) was used to test the two hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The result of the study revealed among others that welfare packages (216.10>3.84) and adequate infrastructural facilities (325.20>3.83) have significant relationship with the implementation of UBE in Ankpa Education Zone of Kogi State. Based on the results of this study, the researcher recommended that government should ensure that their teachers' welfares and infrastructural facilities are given top priority as to make them cheerful and diligent in the implementation of UBE programme.

Strategies for Restraining Classroom Disruptive Behaviour Among Public Secondary Schools Students in Ekiti State

International Journal of Changes in Education, 2024

The study aims to explore Strategies for restraining Classroom Disruptive Behaviour Among Public ... more The study aims to explore Strategies for restraining Classroom Disruptive Behaviour Among Public Secondary Schools Students in Ekiti State. Specifically, it sought to examine the types of disruptive behaviours, problems encountered by the schools, and strategies to be adopted to curb disruptive behaviours perpetuated by students in the classroom during teaching and learning. Three research questions guided the study. The study adopted a descriptive research design and utilized a quantitative approach. A sample of 100 respondents involving principals and teachers was used through purposive sampling. Strategies for Restraining Students'Disruptive Behaviours in Public Secondary Schools (SRSDBPSS) served as an instrument. Data collected was analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The analysis revealed that (1) lateness to school, irregular class attendance, fighting with each other within and outside the school, refusal to do assignments given by teachers, non-participation in-class activities, use of abusive language against one another, and operating phones during class hours were disruptive behaviours perpetrated by students. (2) The school encountered several problems such as bullying of teachers and management by the punished students, teachers get discouraged going back to class, which causes more stress for teachers as they become detracted from academic routine. (3) The use of classroom management, allowing students to have easy access to the teachers, promptness of teachers to the discharge of their tasks of teaching profession, ensuring of appropriate seating arrangement by teachers, attentiveness of the teachers to both reported and unreported cases in class, regular checking of children by parents in schools, and maintenance of small and well-controlled class size were strategies to be adopted to curb disruptive behaviours among public secondary schools students in Ekiti state.

THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY LEADERS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES IN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION USAGE FOR INSECURITY REDUCTION IN EKITI STATE, NIGERIA

World Journal of Sociology and Law, 2024

The study explores the role of community leaders and local businesses in effective communication ... more The study explores the role of community leaders and local businesses in effective communication usage for Insecurity reduction in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study. A descriptive research survey design and a quantitative approach were used. Community Leaders and Local Businesses Communication Usage for Insecurity Reduction (CLBCUIR) served as an instrument. Analysis was carried out by frequency distribution and percentage. The results showed that community leaders and local businesses foster cooperation, collaborate with law enforcement authorities, invest in security training, quick reporting of security incidents and mobilize the community members to combat insecurity. The article concluded that community leaders and local businesses used communication strategies to reduce insecurity in Ekiti State, Nigeria. However, some insecurity challenges such as crimes, violence, and conflicts are still prevalent in the area. It was recommended that security discourse involving other security stakeholders such as law enforcement authorities and Civil Society Organisation (CSO) should be prioritized by the government.

THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA TO IMPROVE LEARNING SKILLS AMONG STUDENTS OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI

Social Science and Management, 2024

The study investigated the use of Social media to improve learning skills among students: Case of... more The study investigated the use of Social media to improve learning skills among students: Case of Federal University Oye-Ekiti. Two research questions guided the study. The study adopted a descriptive research design and utilized a quantitative approach. The study population consisted of all the students from Federal University Oye-Ekiti. A purposive sampling technique was used to sample 63 educational foundation students from 400 level students enrolled for the 2021/2022 Academic Session. The data collection tool was a questionnaire titled "Social Media Platform Questionnaire for Improving Learning Skills (SMPQ)". Data collected was analyzed with the aid of mean and standard deviation and revealed that Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, blogs, WhatsApp, MySpace, and Google Plus are social media platforms used to improve learning skills among students. It was also revealed that many Federal University Oye-Ekiti students use social media to improve their learning skills to a greater extent. Elements such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, blogs, WhatsApp, MySpace, and Google Plus are widely used. It was recommended among other things that School authorities should prioritize educating students on the appropriate use of social media sites to prevent abuse.

EVALUATION OF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE USE OF COMPUTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESS: IMPLICATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANKPA LGA, KOGI STATE, NIGERIA

Educational Research and Human Developmen, 2024

The researchers evaluate factors influencing the use of computers for the teaching and learning p... more The researchers evaluate factors influencing the use of computers for the teaching and learning process and its: implications for the management of secondary schools in Ankpa LGA., Kogi state, Nigeria with the purpose of preferring plausible strategies to be adopted in their use for actualizing educational objectives in schools. Two research questions guided the study. A descriptive survey was adopted for the study. A sample of 120 computer teachers from 23 government-owned secondary schools was randomly selected for the study. Factors Affecting the Use of Computer for Education Questionnaire (FATUCEQ) served as an instrument for data collection. The data collected were analyzed with the aid of the mean. and standard deviation. The results revealed that the factors militating against the effective use of computers for teaching and learning in public secondary schools in Ankpa LGA of Kogi State are lack of skills, cost of the facilities, weak infrastructure, lack of relevant software, limited access to the internet, poor power supply and poor government policy; the strategies to be adopted include computer training for teachers, procurement of hardware facilities, curriculum development, software development, maintenance of computer system, adequate funding, increase in government allocation to computer studies and provision of internet facilities. It was recommended amongst other things that qualified teachers who are skilled in computer technology should be posted to various secondary schools in the state. Computer technology should be integrated into the school curriculum without further delay and be made an examinable subject at the secondary school level and the State Ministry of Power should work towards stabilizing the power supply in the state.

AN ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AS VARIABLES INFLUENCING STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA Vol.01Issue02Aug-2024 ManuscriptID:#09

by Leonard Shaibu and ADEYEMI OLUWATOYIN VICTORIA

IJEEI-International Journal of Educational Excellence and Innovation, 2024

The study examined an assessment of the learning environments as variables influencing student's ... more The study examined an assessment of the learning environments as variables influencing student's academic performance in Ekiti state, Nigeria. The study specifically focused on the types of learning environments that influence students' academic performance in public secondary schools in Oye Local Government (LGA), Ekiti state, Nigeria. Three research questions and hypotheses guided the study. An ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. The study targeted all 16 public secondary schools, all 340 teachers, all 8,651 students and 16 secondary school principals in Oye LGA, Ekiti state. A sample of 32 teachers (2 teachers from each school) out of 340 teachers and 168 students totaling 200 respondents were randomly selected for the study. The Learning Environment and Students' Performance Questionnaire (LESPQ) served as an instrument for data collection. Mean and standard deviation were used to analyse research questions while hypotheses were tested using an independent sample t-test at a 0.05 alpha level. Analysis showed that (1) School environments influence students' performance in public secondary schools to a great extent; (2) Home environments influence students' performance in public secondary schools to a great extent; (3) School psychological environments affect students' academic performance in public secondary schools to a great extent. It was also revealed that (4) There was a significant relationship between teachers and students on the influence of school environments on students' academic performance in public secondary schools; (5) There was a significant relationship between teachers and students on the influence of home environments on students' academic performance in public secondary schools; (6) There was a significant relationship between teachers and students on the influence of psychological environments on students' academic performance in public secondary schools. It was concluded that school environments, home environments and school psychological environments are learning environments that influence students' academic performance to a greater extent in public secondary schools in Oye LGA, Ekiti state. It was recommended that school management and parents should create improved learning environments to encourage students' activeness in learning.

MANAGING THE CHALLENGES FACING EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF GIRL CHILD EDUCATION POLICIES UNDER THE UBE SCHOOLS IN EKITI STATE

world Journal of Educational Studies, 2024

The study examined managing the challenges facing effective implementation of girl child educatio... more The study examined managing the challenges facing effective implementation of girl child education policies in UBE schools in Ekiti state, Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study. Descriptive survey was adopted for the study. A sample of 72 principals and their vice principals (administrations and academy) from the total 24 governmentowned UBE schools in Ekiti state was purposively selected for the study. Challenges to Implementation of Girl Child Education Questionnaire (CIGCEQ) served as instrument for data collection. The data was analyzed with the aid of mean and standard deviation and the following results revealed: that poor completion rate of girl schooling, government/limited political will, paucity of data for policy making, implementation and evaluation, and the prevalence of inequalities in geographical as well as socioeconomic status among regions of Nigeria, the problem of the supply side in respect of female teachers, limited accountability and transparency in implementing education projects in Nigeria, and lack of interest and commitment to duty by the teachers were not the challenges facing the effective implementation of girl child education policies in UBE of Ekiti State, Nigeria. The result also revealed that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) strategy, the inauguration of civil society organizations, the use of motivating technology in schools, encouragement of citizenship participation, promotion of female teachers' by Local Education Authorities and provision of Scholarships to Girls by the government are strategies to be adopted by the school management for effective implementation of girls' education in UBE schools of Ekiti state. The study recommended the adoption of action plan, employment and retention of qualified personnel, improved funding of girl child education to take care of effective teaching and learning, provision of reasonable incentives to teachers for effective implementation of girl child education policies in Ekiti state.

Impact of Lecturer-Student Relationship on Student Academic Performance in Federal University, Oye-Ekiti

Innovare journal of education, Dec 31, 2023

The study investigated the impact of the lecturer-student relationship on student academic perfor... more The study investigated the impact of the lecturer-student relationship on student academic performance at Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti state. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The study population comprised all Federal University, Oye-Ekiti undergraduates, totaling 25,000 students. A sample of 250 (10%) undergraduate students at Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, was randomly selected for the study. Three research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The Lecturer-Student Relationship on Students' Academic Performance Questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection. Data collected was analyzed using percentage distribution, while the Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient was conducted to test the research hypotheses that guided the study at a .05 significance level. It was revealed from the analysis that (a) the level of lecturer-student relationship at Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, is high; (b) the analysis revealed that the nature of the lecturer-student relationship on student academic performance in Federal University, Oye Ekiti, was highly interpersonal relationships that bridged the gaps between lecturers and the students as well as lecturers and the community; and (c) the analysis also revealed that the impact of the lecturer-student relationship on the academic performance of men and women in Federal University, Oye Ekiti are improvement in personal growth, values, and attitudes, development of close personal relationships with other students, intellectual growth and interest in ideas, intellectual stimulation, and satisfied intellectual stimulation. It was recommended, among other things, that the university's management should give incentives to lecturers who promote high relationships with students in schools.

AN ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AS VARIABLES INFLUENCING STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA

International Journal of Educational Excellence and Innovation, 2024

The study examined an assessment of the learning environments as variables influencing student's ... more The study examined an assessment of the learning environments as variables influencing student's academic performance in Ekiti state, Nigeria. The study specifically focused on the types of learning environments that influence students' academic performance in public secondary schools in Oye Local Government (LGA), Ekiti state, Nigeria. Three research questions and hypotheses guided the study. An ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. The study targeted all 16 public secondary schools, all 340 teachers, all 8,651 students and 16 secondary school principals in Oye LGA, Ekiti state. A sample of 32 teachers (2 teachers from each school) out of 340 teachers and 168 students totaling 200 respondents were randomly selected for the study. The Learning Environment and Students' Performance Questionnaire (LESPQ) served as an instrument for data collection. Mean and standard deviation were used to analyse research questions while hypotheses were tested using an independent sample t-test at a 0.05 alpha level. Analysis showed that (1) School environments influence students' performance in public secondary schools to a great extent; (2) Home environments influence students' performance in public secondary schools to a great extent; (3) School psychological environments affect students' academic performance in public secondary schools to a great extent. It was also revealed that (4) There was a significant relationship between teachers and students on the influence of school environments on students' academic performance in public secondary schools; (5) There was a significant relationship between teachers and students on the influence of home environments on students' academic performance in public secondary schools; (6) There was a significant relationship between teachers and students on the influence of psychological environments on students' academic performance in public secondary schools. It was concluded that school environments, home environments and school psychological environments are learning environments that influence students' academic performance to a greater extent in public secondary schools in Oye LGA, Ekiti state. It was recommended that school management and parents should create improved learning environments to encourage students' activeness in learning.

ASSESSMENT OF AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF E-LEARNING FACILITIES IN BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAMMES IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN EKITI STATE

International Journal of Economics, Business and Social Science Research, 2024

The study explored an assessment of the availability and utilization of e-learning facilities in ... more The study explored an assessment of the availability and utilization of e-learning facilities in business education programmes in government-owned universities in Ekiti state. Specifically, the study sought to determine the level of availability of e-learning facilities, and the level of utilization of e-learning facilities and to examine the challenges of e-learning facilities in teaching and learning Business Education at Federal University, Oye-Ekiti. Three research questions and hypotheses guided the research. The review adopted a descriptive research design. A total of 805 students from the Federal University School of Business Education, University of Oye-Ekiti, and Ekiti State University were used as the population. A sample of two hundred (200) students was selected via a simple random technique. E-Learning Facilities in Business Education Programme (EFIEP) served as an instrument. Frequency count and percentage (%) were used to answer the research questions. On the other hand, Pearson's product-moment correlation coefficient method was used to analyze the hypotheses that guided the study at a significance level of 0.05. The analysis showed that (1) 85% of e-learning technologies such as computer desktops were available for teaching business education in the two universities. (2) 75% of available technologies were utilized to teach business education in the two universities. (3) The main challenges regarding access and use of e-learning technology were lack of funding in the education sector, lack of electricity supply, and lack of awareness and training of students and staff. To address financial constraints and budget constraints, it was specifically recommended that the government should allocate more funds, especially for the provision of e-learning technology and resources.

Strategies for Computer Science Education in University

Journal of Research and Innovation, 2024

The study investigated the Strategies for Computer Science Education Programme at Kogi State Univ... more The study investigated the Strategies for Computer Science Education Programme at Kogi State University, Anyigba. The purpose of the study was specifically targeting the types of computer facilities, their importance in computer education, factors militating against effective use for teaching and learning and strategies to be adopted for effective teaching and learning. Four research questions and four hypotheses guided the study. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. 100 computer students were purposively sampled for the study. Computer Education Checklist (CEC) and Strategies for Computer Education Questionnaire (SCEQ) were used as data collection tools. Percentage, mean and standard deviation were used to analyze the data collected. Analysis revealed that (1) the types of computer facilities available for computer education are laptops, printers, computer laboratories, desktops, monitors, CPU and Diskettes, CDs and flash (2) the benefits of computer education are that computer education programme enhances efficiency in teaching and learning, makes instruction in the class to be lively, and enhances individualization of learning among others, (3) several factors militate against computer education programmes in the study area are lack of skills, cost of the facilities, weak infrastructure, lack of relevant software, limited access to the internet and others and (5) strategies to handle the challenges above are that computer training for teachers, procurement of hardware facilities, curriculum development, and software development, maintenance of computer systems, adequate funding, and increase in government allocation to computer studies and provision of internet facilities should be used.

The Roles of Selected Stakeholders in Effective Communication Usage for Insecurity Reduction in Ekiti State, Nigeria

by Leonard Shaibu and Sunday Sule Emah

IANNA Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2024

Background Understanding the roles of diverse stakeholders is paramount in the pursuit of safer c... more Background Understanding the roles of diverse stakeholders is paramount in the pursuit of safer communities. This is because of indiscriminate unrest orchestrated by insurgents in present-day Nigeria. Objectives This study examines the roles of effective communication among stakeholders like government agencies, law enforcement authorities, and civil society organizations (CSOs) in reducing insecurity in Oye Ekiti. Methodology Three investigative questions guided the study. The study adopted a quantitative research design. Data gathered through an instrument titled Stakeholders Participation in Communication Usage for Insecurity Reduction (SPCUIR) was analysed to discern stakeholder perceptions and contributions. Results The findings highlight that government agencies are seen as active implementers and policy developers, law enforcement authorities play crucial response and collaboration roles, and CSOs advocate for transparency and actively contribute to security measures with the help of communication gadgets. Conclusion The distinct roles of stakeholders in communication usage coalesce to form concerted efforts aimed at reducing insecurity in Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti state, Nigeria.

Optimum Science Journal

Optimum Science Journal, 2024

The study investigated managerial strategies for students' safety in post COVID-19 era in public ... more The study investigated managerial strategies for students' safety in post COVID-19 era in public secondary schools in Kogi State. The purpose was to ascertain the facilities required for students' safety, problems encountered in the procurement of safety facilities and strategies to be followed in the proper management of students' safety in public secondary schools in the aftermath of COVID-19. Based on quantitative research methodology, the study adopted purposive sampling. 214 public secondary school principals were selected through purposive sampling with the total enumeration technique. Students' safety in Post COVID-19 Questionnaire (SSPCQ) served as an instrument. Mean and standard deviation were used to analyze the data collected for the study and the outcome indicated that problems such as paucity of funds for the procurement of aids, reduction of students' enrolment, and shortage of classrooms and furniture to maintain the recommended space were problems encountered in the management of students' safety in post COVID-19 era by the school management in Kogi state.

Teachers' perception of welfare packages and adequacy of infrastructural facilities for the implementation of UBE programme in Ankpa education zone of Kogi state-Nigeria

International Journal of Advanced Education and Research, Jul 1, 2019

The study investigated teachers&#39; perception of welfare packages and adequacy of infrastru... more The study investigated teachers&#39; perception of welfare packages and adequacy of infrastructural facilities for the implementation of UBE programme in Ankpa education zone of kogi state. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised of 112 UBE schools in Ankpa Education Zone with the population 2,234 teaching staff. A sample of 400 teachers from 25 UBE schools was used for the study. Teachers&#39; Perception on the Implementation of Universal Basic Education Questionnaire (TPIUBEQ)&quot; was used for data collection. The reliability of the instrument yielded 0.77. Mean and Standard Deviations were used to answer the two research questions, while chi-square (x 2) was used to test the two hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The result of the study revealed among others that welfare packages (216.10&gt;3.84) and adequate infrastructural facilities (325.20&gt;3.83) have significant relationship with the implementation of UBE in Ankpa Education Zone of Kogi State. Based on the results of this study, the researcher recommended that government should ensure that their teachers&#39; welfares and infrastructural facilities are given top priority as to make them cheerful and diligent in the implementation of UBE programme.

Management of Instructional Supervision and Staff Welfare in Primary Schools in Kogi East Education Zone of Kogi State

The study investigated management of instructional supervision and staff welfare in primary schoo... more The study investigated management of instructional supervision and staff welfare in primary schools in Kogi east education zone of Kogi state. The study was guided by two research questions and two null hypotheses. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The sample of the study was 964 head teachers, 9 Education secretaries and 30 SUBEB senior staff. The instruments used for data collection was Instructional Supervision and Staff Development Parameter (ISSDP) which focused group discussion and interview schedule. In addition, a Physical Facilities and Equipment Observation Schedule (PFEOS) were used for on-the- sport assessment of the physical facilities in selected schools in the study area. Mean scores and standard deviations were used to answer the research questions, while the t-test statistics was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 levels of significance. Also percentage scores were used to analyse the data obtained from observation with checklist. The study,...

Management of School Facilities for Effective Instructional Delivery in Public Colleges of Education in North Central States of Nigeria

The study investigated management of school facilities for effective instructional delivery in co... more The study investigated management of school facilities for effective instructional delivery in colleges of education in North Central states of Nigeria. Four research questions guided the study. Descriptive research design was adopted for the study. One thousand one hundred and eighty five (1,185) respondents, involving one thousand and ninety two (1,092) students, sixty three (63) lecturers, seventeen (17) staff of works department and thirteen (13) management staff selected through simple sampling by balloting were used for the study. College of Education School Facilities Management Questionnaire (COESFMQ) was used as instrument for data collection. The data collected were analyzed with mean and standard deviation to answer research questions. The findings revealed that both lecturers and students often and seldomly utilized the available facilities for effective instructional delivery. Some problems encountered by both lecturers and management staff in the management of school ...

Psychology And Education

Psychology And Education, 1999

Motivational strategies and teachers' productivity in public secondary schools in Oye Local Government Area (LGA) of Ekiti State

Journal of Advance Multidisciplinary Research, 2022

The study investigated motivational strategies and teachers' productivity in public secondary sch... more The study investigated motivational strategies and teachers' productivity in public secondary schools in Oye LGA of Ekiti state. The purpose of the study was to ascertain whether motivational strategies such as remuneration, promotion, involvement in school decision-making, and on-the-job training significantly related to teachers' productivity in public secondary schools in Oye LGA of Ekiti state. Five research questions and four hypotheses guided the study at a 0.05 level of significance. A descriptive survey design and a quantitative methodology were adopted for the study. A sample of 200 teachers was randomly selected for the study. Motivation and Teachers' Productivity Questionnaire" (MTPQ) served as an instrument for data collection. Data collected was analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer research questions and Pearson moment correlation coefficient to answer hypotheses that guided the study at a 0.05 level of significance. It was revealed from the analysis that (1) teachers' productivity is significantly related to motivation. It was also revealed that teachers' productivity was significantly related to motivational strategies such as remuneration, promotion, teachers' involvement in decision-making and on-the-job training in public secondary schools in Oye LGA of Ekiti state. It was recommended among other things that the management of the public secondary school should always give incentives such as prompt implementation of promotion and trophies to teachers with high productivity in schools This will encourage them to keep such practice to their credit and that of the school.

Emotional intelligence and locus of control as predictors of teachers' instructional leadership model in public secondary schools in Enugu state

International Journal of Educational Research and Development, 2019

The study determined emotional intelligence and locus of control as predictors of teachers' instr... more The study determined emotional intelligence and locus of control as predictors of teachers' instructional leadership models in public secondary schools in Enugu State, Nigeria. Two research questions were answered while two null hypotheses were tested at p ≤ 0.05 level of probability. The design was a correlation design. The population of the study is 4,516 teachers consisting of 1,407 males and 3,109 females in the public junior secondary schools in Enugu State. The sample for the study was 903. Proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used for the study. Three instruments: Teachers' Instructional Leadership Rating Scale (TILRS), Teachers' Emotional Intelligence Rating Scale (TEIRS) and Teachers' Locus of Control Rating Scale (TLCRS) were developed and used for the study. The TILRS, TEIRS and TLCRS were face validated by three specialists in the field of study. Cronbach Alpha method was used to determine the internal consistency reliability of the items which yielded a reliability estimate of 0.81, 0.83 and 0.79 respectively. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer research question one, whereas Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (Pearson r) was used to answer the research questions two. Linear and multiple regressions analysis and t-test statistic were used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of probability. Results indicated that emotional intelligence significantly predicted teachers' instructional leadership models and Locus of control significantly predicted teachers' instructional leadership models. It was recommended that school administrators should organize workshops or seminars for teachers on the relationship among emotional intelligence, locus of control and teachers' instructional leadership models.

COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF SELF DIRECTED LEARNING (SDL) STRATEGY AND SIMULATION TECHNIQUE (ST) ON STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENT IN SOCIAL STUDIES AT UPPER BASIC 11 IN KOGI EAST EDUCATION ZONE

BSU Journal of Educational Management, 2020

This study investigated the comparative analysis of the effects of self directed learning strateg... more This study investigated the comparative analysis of the effects of self directed learning strategy and simulation technique on students' interest in Social Studies at upper basic 11 in Kogi East Education Zone of Kogi State. The study used gender as a moderating variable to compare the mean interest rating scores, of male and female students when exposed to the treatment using self directed learning and simulation techniques. Three research questions guided the study while three hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study employed the quasi experimental specifically the pre-test, post-test and non equivalent groups. The sample consisted of 442 Social Studies students, comprising 232 males (52.49%), and 210 females (47.51%) drawn from 6 intact classes of coeducational government public schools in the study area. The instruments for data collection were Social Studies Interest Questionnaires (SSIQ) and Social Studies Achievement Test (SSAT). The SSIQ was computed using cronbach alpha with reliability r= 0.77. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer research questions while Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses. Findings revealed that students that were taught Social Studies using the self directed learning strategy exhibited higher positive interest, achievement and retention. That is f (1441)= 108.107; p=0.00<0.05 than those who were taught using simulation technique. There is significant difference in the mean interest rating using Self Directed Learning (SDL) and simulation technique in favour of male students. Based on the findings, the study recommended among others that, Social Studies teachers should be encouraged to employ self directed leaning as a strategy in the teaching/ learning of Social Studies. Government, professional bodies, parents and stakeholders should encourage capacity building workshops, seminars, conferences, in service training on the use and implementation of self directed learning and simulating techniques in Social Studies.

Teachers' perception of welfare packages and adequacy of infrastructural facilities for the implementation of UBE programme in Ankpa education zone of Kogi state-Nigeria

International Journal of Advanced Education and Research, 2019

The study investigated teachers' perception of welfare packages and adequacy of infrastructural f... more The study investigated teachers' perception of welfare packages and adequacy of infrastructural facilities for the implementation of UBE programme in Ankpa education zone of kogi state. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised of 112 UBE schools in Ankpa Education Zone with the population 2,234 teaching staff. A sample of 400 teachers from 25 UBE schools was used for the study. Teachers' Perception on the Implementation of Universal Basic Education Questionnaire (TPIUBEQ)" was used for data collection. The reliability of the instrument yielded 0.77. Mean and Standard Deviations were used to answer the two research questions, while chi-square (x 2) was used to test the two hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The result of the study revealed among others that welfare packages (216.10>3.84) and adequate infrastructural facilities (325.20>3.83) have significant relationship with the implementation of UBE in Ankpa Education Zone of Kogi State. Based on the results of this study, the researcher recommended that government should ensure that their teachers' welfares and infrastructural facilities are given top priority as to make them cheerful and diligent in the implementation of UBE programme.