International Journal of Educational Research

Editorial

Oluwatomi M. Alade — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

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Traditional health practices and social interaction skills among nursery school children in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State

F. Taiwo Ogunyemi, Muslimah Opeyemi Owoyele — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Children are open-minded, loving and welcoming in nature. They interact with their environment and explore innocently for fun. These children's explorative activities, beginning from home, foster their social interaction skills. In developing the whole child, the health condition plays a major factor. Health practices in the context of belief system or traditions could in one way or the other affect social interaction skills. A child that wears religious symbols, beads, dreadlocks etc. in relation to their belief system is likely to earn different reactions and perceptions from his/her mates which could further affect their interactions. This study investigated social interaction skills and health practices among nursery school children in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. A descriptive design of the survey type was used. Data were collected with a researcher-designed instrument titled “Social Interaction and Health Practices Scale”. The data were analyzed using the descriptive statistics of frequency count, percentage, and means. The results showed that a larger percentage of the nursery school children associated their health practices with tradition and beliefs and that the reactions from their peers affected their social interaction skills and abilities. The study recommended that children should be given proper orientation on why they have traditional insignia on them to boost children's selfconfidence and enhance their social interaction skills. Other children who do not have their practices attached to traditions and beliefs should also be given orientation on how to handle their mates' reactions towards them.

Influence of witnessing domestic violence on the self concept of adolescents in Lagos mainland

S.O. Adeniyi, S.C. Anyama, T.O. Soriyan — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study examined the impact of witnessing domestic violence on the self-concept of adolescents in Lagos mainland. This study was limited to adolescents in public secondary schools in Mainland Local Government Area Lagos State. Descriptive survey research design was used in the study. The respondents were one hundred and fifty (150) selected from (5) five senior secondary schools in Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos State. Five (5) schools were selected using stratified sampling technique. Then respondents were selected from the five schools using stratified random sampling technique based on gender and witnessing of domestic violence. The opinions of the selected respondents were captured with the use of a researcher-developed questionnaire entitled “Witnessing Domestic Violence Questionnaire” (WDVQ). T-test and two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) statistical tools at 0.05 level of significance were used in the analysis of the data. The results of the study reveal a significant influence of witnessing domestic violence on adolescents' self- concept, with gender differences playing a role. However, age and socioeconomic status do not show significant impacts. The findings underscore the serious implications of witnessing domestic violence on adolescents' social adjustment and psychological development, emphasizing potential gender-related variations in these experiences. Implementing school-based counseling programs, community awareness campaigns, and targeted support for affected adolescents can contribute to mitigating the adverse effects and fostering a healthier development of their self-concept.

Conflict resolution strategies applied by Secondary School Management in Edo South Senatorial District

Joyce C. Obialor , Sheriff A. Adeoye — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study examined conflict resolution strategies applied by secondary school management in Edo South senatorial District. Three research questions were raised to guide the study and one hypothesis was formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study employed a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised 387 Principals and Vice Principals in public secondary schools in Edo South Senatorial District of Edo State. The sample size of this study consists of one hundred and five (105) principal and vice principal in Edo south senatorial district. A stratified proportionate technique was used such that the schools were put on a stratum based on the Local Government and random sampling technique was used to select five (5) schools from the seven Local Government area which constituted the sample size. The research instrument for data collection for this study was a structured questionnaire. To determine the reliability of the instrument for the study, the internal consistency of the items were measured using Cronbach alpha statistic. The instrument yielded an alpha value of 0.80. The data collected were analysed using mean (x), standard deviation and two t-test. The findings revealed that avoidance and collaborating conflict resolution strategy were applied to a high extent as well as competing conflict resolution strategy by secondary school management in resolving conflict in Edo south senatorial District. The study further revealed that there is no significant difference in the application of conflict resolution strategy with respect to school location in Edo South senatorial District. It was recommended among others that there should be continuity and sustainability in the adoption of avoidance and collaboration conflict resolution strategies by the secondary school management.

My Education is in My Pocket: A study on the Use of a Custom Learning Management System (LMS) in Enhancing Students' Achievement in Basic Science in FCE(T) Akoka Secondary School

Benjamin O. Okundaye, Adejare A.A. Okediji, Aremo Bamidele, Osaze Otoighile — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This paper examined the impact of the use of a custom Learning Management System called “Pocket” on students' achievement in Federal college of education (Technical) Akoka Junior secondary school for Basic Science Education. The LMS is designed to use Videos, HTML Simulations, Interactive Textbooks, Students Activity reporting amongst others in the teaching and learning process even when students are offline. This study mainly focused on the impact of “Pocket” on students' academic achievement in Basic Science in Junior Secondary School. A sample size of 76 out of a population of 513 students studying basic science at the Junior secondary level was chosen for the study using simple random sampling. A pretest-post-tests quasi experimental research design was used for the study. T- test and ANOVA statistical analysis was done using Excel. The findings revealed that the use of the LMS in lesson delivery was found to significantly impact the learning outcome when compared to both traditional teaching and entry behaviour. The LMS is thus found to be superior to traditional teaching approach and is therefore recommended for general adoption by schools. The results of the study showed that the use of LMSs in our educational institution requires more financial commitment in the procurement of ICT facilities and the training and retraining of teachers and students for optimal benefits to be obtained. Further research on long term impact, user interface suitability, ease of deployment, comprehensiveness of its students' activity reporting system and acceptability will have to be made for a more complete assessment of its usefulness to our educational institutions.

Integration of Task Instruction Sheets in Training the Trainers for Effective Delivery of Practical Contents in Technical Education Courses in Colleges of Education in South West, Nigeria

Isaac Oluwatoyin Miller, Shittu Aliyu Rotimi, Lydia Bolanle Adetola — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The study is on train-the-trainers on how to integrate task instruction sheets (TIS) technique in delivery of practical contents of technical education courses in colleges of education. The study employed descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised all the 179 technical education lecturers in four colleges of Education. Two colleges of education out of the four colleges were purposively selected with 58 Lecturers who possess technical education competence. The instruments used for data collection were structured questionnaires. The questionnaires were validated and results yielded 0.89, 0.81, 0.85, 0.81, 0.85, and 0.87 respectively using cronbach alpha. The four level Kirkpatrick's model was applied for the training evaluation. Descriptive statistic was used to answer the research questions. The study revealed that TIS was appropriate for delivery practical contents of technical education courses to students. It was discovered from the research findings that, the Kirkpatrick four levels evaluation model used for the training programme was effectively, satisfactory and trainees were able to transfer what was learned to their workplace. In view of these findings, technical education teachers should adopt the use of TIS for delivery of practical contents of technical education courses in colleges of education. The Supervisory Agency (NCCE) should organize curriculum review for the purpose of integrating TIS into the instructional methodologies for teaching technical courses.

Effectiveness of two counselling therapies on truancy among in-school adolescents with smuggling tendency in the border towns of Ogun State, Nigeria

Adetumilara Odunayo Haastrup, S.O. Adeniyi, B. Ahimie — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Truancy among in-school adolescents in the border towns of Ogun State presents a significant social challenge with profound implications for both individual well-being and community development. This study sought to delve into the intricate dynamics of truancy, particularly among adolescents with a proclivity for smuggling. Consequently, this study examined the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Applied Behaviour Analysis Therapy (ABAT) in the management of truancy problems among inschool adolescents with smuggling tendency in the border towns of Ogun State, Nigeria. Quasi-experimental pre-test, post-test control group research design was adopted with three experimental groups of two treatment packages of CBT and ABAT and Control Group. The study involved 111 students, consisting of 66 male and 45 female who were selected in the three Local Government Areas of six border towns using multistage sampling process. Relevant data were collected using Student in Business Questionnaire and Truancy Need Assessment Questionnaire. Statistical tools, which include mean, standard deviation, mean differences and Analysis of Covariance were employed to analyse the data. The study found out that the interventions were efficient in the management of adolescents' truancy. Specifically, the use of ABAT was better in the management of adolescents' truancy than the CBT. Truancy among the control group increased because no treatment was given to them. It was also observed that there was a significant gender difference in the post-test mean scores on truancy among adolescents with smuggling exposed to treatment and control groups. One of the recommendations given was that group therapy sessions involving CBT and ABAT should be integrated into the school curriculum to curb and prevent truancy among adolescents, particularly in the border towns.

Effectiveness of stress inoculation and communicative skill trainings on anger among secondary school teachers in Education District II, Lagos State

S.O. Adeniyi, B Ahimie, J.N. Okonkwo — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Anger is a very common emotion for teachers with potential adverse effects for themselves and their students. Anger among secondary school teachers remains relatively under explored area of research. Anger amid teachers need to be addressed for it can contribute to negative classroom atmosphere; hindering students' cognitive and emotional development. Study examined the effectiveness of stress inoculation and communicative skill trainings among secondary school teachers in Education District II, Lagos State. The research design used for the study was the quasi experimental pretest-posttest control group. The population comprised of all teachers in Education District II of Lagos State. Simple random and purposive sampling was used to select a sample size of 71 consisting of 29 male and 42 female. The Perceived Stress Scale and Clinical Anger Scale were used to collect relevant data. Data collected were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, mean difference and analysis of covariance. The hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study found out that there is a significant difference in the post-test mean scores on anger among participants exposed to stress inoculation training, communicative skill training and control group. Also, it was observed that there exist no gender difference in the post-test mean scores on anger among participants across the treatment and the control groups. It was recommended that regular training on stress inoculation training and communicative skill training should be used to mitigate the effect of stress encountered at work.

Entrepreneurship competencies in Home Economics Education at Tertiary Level of Education

Veronica Iyalekhue Abusomwan — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study explored strategies to enhance entrepreneurship competencies in Home Economics education at the tertiary level. Employing a descriptive survey research design, the research focused on Home Economics students at Yaba College of Technology (UNN extension, part-time), Federal College of Education (Technical), and University of Lagos in Lagos State. The sample comprises 211 undergraduate students, with data collected through a structured questionnaire. The research instrument demonstrated high reliability, with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.82. The analysis of the first hypothesis reveals a calculated X² value of 33.281, surpassing the critical X² value of 16.919, indicating a significant influence of the Home Economics program on the entrepreneurial skills of undergraduates. Likewise, the examination of the second hypothesis shows a calculated X² value of 43.599, exceeding the critical X² value of 21.026, signifying a significant influence of various strategies, including the enhancement of academic and experiential learning environments, in improving the entrepreneurship competencies of Home Economics undergraduates. The study therefore recommended that the Home Economics students should be exposed to more practical during the course of their studies so that entrepreneurial skills after graduation would be ascertained. With the use of modern technology by the students and lecturers, there would be great improvement in the application of vocational skills by the Home Economics graduates.

Academic Engagement as a Correlate of Students' Achievement in Senior Secondary School Mathematics in Nigeria

Elizabeth Atinuke Ajao, Sabainah O. Akinoso, Adeneye O.A. Awofala — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study is on academic engagement as a correlate of students' achievement in Senior Secondary School mathematics in Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was employed. Two research questions were asked and answered. The population comprised all public Senior Secondary School year three (SSS III) students and a total of 2400 were randomly selected from the six Education Districts in Lagos State, Nigeria. Academic Engagement Scale with a reliability coefficient of 0.81 and Mathematics Achievement Test with a reliability coefficient of 0.92 were used for data collection. The collected data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics of mean, standard deviation, Pearson's Product Moment Correlation and Multiple Regression analysis at 0.05 level of significance. The results showed that academic engagement components (cognitive, behavioural and emotional) positively related to Senior Secondary School students' mathematics achievement; the three components of academic engagement made statistically significant contribution of 6.7% to the prediction of mathematics achievement, where cognitive and emotional engagements were significant positive predictors, behavioural engagement was a significant negative predictor of achievement in mathematics. It is recommended that mathematics teachers should utilise learner-centered approach in instruction and appropriate instructional pedagogies that will encourage intrinsic motivation and improve engagement and achievement in mathematics at the senior secondary schools.

Effect of adolescent mental model on bullying behaviour, among Junior Secondary School student in Lagos Mainland

Veronica Iheoma Aka-Nwachukwu, S.O. Adeniyi , O.O. Longe — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Problem behaviour such as bullying has been studied by various researchers through various methods and in various ways. However, not enough attention is yet given to the adolescent mental model as relating to bullying behaviour, especially as relates to cognitive conflict, in form of distortion in the brain, which affects adolescent-bullying behaviour. This study therefore examines the effect of adolescent mental model on bullying behaviour among junior secondary schools in Lagos Main Land. Four Hypothesis were formulated to guide the study. The research design used for this research work was descriptive research survey design. . The population is all junior secondary school (J.S.S. II). Simple random sampling technique was used for this study. Atotal of two hundred (200) students were randomly selected for the study. The statistical tests used were the descriptive analysis involving the percentage and the inferential analysis involving t-test, Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Pearson- product moment correlational coefficient test. This was employed to test the null hypotheses at 0.5% level of significance for data analysis. The result showed that there is an effect of mental model on adolescents' bullying behaviour. It also showed that there exists relationship between family background and adolescent's mental model which may result to bullying behaviour. Adolescent- students who involve in bullying behaviour have experienced cognitive distortion due to negative environmental situations. One of the recommendation is that parents and the community agencies should encourage the formation of desirable behaviour, frown at and discipline any undesirable, so that adolescents will avoid them, knowing that this behaviour is unacceptable in the community where they belong.

An appraisal of the value in play and the playground in early childhood sport's talent identification

Christopher Osas Aluya — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The care and education of young children outside the home is not just a contemporary idea. Between the 17^th to 19^th centuries, proponents of early childhood education like Rousseau, Pestalozzi, Friedrich Froebel, John Locke, John Dewey and Maria Montessori, visualized learning at this early stage as one that can be achieved through play. This paper appraised the value in play and the playground in early childhood and as a way to identify hidden sports talent in children as they play, for further grooming and development. The concept of play was reviewed and discussed as well as the value in play for young learners. Play in this context is contrary to the misconception in some quarters that it is characterized as a type of activity which is unimportant, trivial and lacking any serious purpose. As a result, Recommendations were put forth amongst which are: The school owners should consider the importance of play and provide attractive play space and equipment for the young learners. In giving permission to the opening of a new school, government should ensure that the school has adequate space for playing and the schools without play space should try and provide one for the young learns, Physical educators should look out for children's playful moment in order to discover the hidden talents of sports in them for further development, Physical activity equipment and facilities should be provided for children in the school environment among others.

Effect of Pastoral Counselling and Social Support on the Management of Psychological Well-Being of Widows in Anglican Communion of Lagos State, Nigeria

Oginni Sunday Folorunso, I.P. Nwadinigwe, N. Osarenren — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Widowhood is a catastrophic event at any stage of life for the surviving partner at any age, with serious repercussions on their psychological well-being. Thus, this study examined effect of pastoral counselling and social support on the psychological wellbeing of widows in Anglican Communion of Lagos State, Nigeria. Six research questions and hypotheses were generated and tested; data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and ANCOVA. The quasi-experimental pretest/posttest control group research design was adopted. The samples consisted of 92 widows. The first stage was the selection of one Anglican Diocese out of the four in Lagos State using simple random sampling, through hat and draw method. The second stage involved using proportionate stratified random sampling technique to select three Archdeaconries from the selected Diocese in Lagos state. The third stage involved selection of widows with psychological wellbeing problems from each of the Archdeaconries selected using “The Bell Global Psychopathology Scale (BGPS)” and the “Widows' Psychological Adjustment Scale (WPAS)” with 0.80 and 0.73 reliability coefficient respectively. The last stage involved purposive sampling technique to select all 92 identified widows with psychological wellbeing problems into experimental groups and control group. The Pastoral Counselling and Social Support were used as treatments in the experimental groups. The findings revealed that: There is significant difference in the post-test mean scores on depression of participants exposed to experimental conditions and there is significant difference in the post-test mean scores on anxiety of participants exposed to experimental conditions. Both pastoral counselling and social support should be used in managing psychological wellbeing of widows.

Perceptions of Tshwane learners in the 9 grade on home background as influencing their performance in Mathematics in South Africa

Bamidele Segun Donald Odeyemi — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The study probed into the perceptions of the home background factor by the 9th grade learners on their performances in mathematics in Tshwane municipality public high schools in the Republic of South Africa. The study applied a mixed method research approach, that is, the use of both quantitative and qualitative data collection, with a descriptive survey design. The samples in the survey consists of 120 male learners and 280 female learners, totaling 400 public school learners. The data collection was done through a self-developed questionnaire, which also included a few open-ended questions on how mathematics performance can be boosted. The learners' end of the term result in mathematics was appraised for ascertaining learners' degree of academic performance. Data collected quantitatively were analysed using version 24.0 of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), while the data collected qualitatively were analysed in a narrative form. A null hypothesis was tested in the survey, which was rejected. The study presented that the perceptions of the 9 grade learners on home background was insignificant, therefore, it was not taken as a factor responsible for their poor performances in mathematics.

Sex difference in the prevalence of dyscalculia among public secondary school students in Nigeria

Martins Noyosase Igbineweka , Osenweugwor Ngozi Aihie , Patience Ndidi Agboma — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study examined sex difference in the prevalence of dyscalculia among public secondary school students in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta, Nigeria. Two research questions were raised with their corresponding hypothesis formulated and tested at 0.05 alpha level of significance. This research adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population comprised of ten thousand, three hundred and ninety-two (10,392) students as at 2021/2022 academic session and the multistage sampling technique was employed to select one thousand, three hundred and forty-four (1,344) respondents were used for the study. The research instrument was a questionnaire titled “Dyscalculia Screening Questionnaire Among Secondary School Students” (DSQ) which was adapted from the Dyscalculia Screening Tool (DST) as developed by Adaikala and Pio (1982). The data was analysed using the descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (t-test and one-way ANOVA). The finding of the study revealed that dyscalculia disorder was moderately prevalent among public secondary school students in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. It was also found that there is no significant sex difference among secondary students with dyscalculia in Ika South Local Government of Delta State. It is therefore recommended that intervention should be provided to secondary school students to manage the prevalence of dyscalculia among secondary school students.

Impact of Artificial intelligence in Curriculum Development in Nigerian Tertiary Education

Odunaya M. Oluyemisi — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study investigates the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on curriculum implementation in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Drawing insights from a comprehensive review of existing literature and framed within the context of SelfDetermination Theory (SDT), the research explores the multifaceted contributions of AI across various stages of curriculum development and execution. The study reveals that AI technologies, including machine learning and natural language processing, play a pivotal role in enhancing educational practices. Notably, AI facilitates personalized learning experiences, automates assessments, and optimizes curriculum design by analyzing extensive datasets on student performance. The findings underscore the potential of AI to address scalability issues in education, offering a dynamic approach to curriculum development that considers individual learner needs and ensures the delivery of high-quality educational content. Moreover, the study identifies future prospects for AI in education, envisioning advancements in adaptive learning systems, intelligent tutoring, and expanded applications of AI-driven virtual assistants. Despite the positive impacts, the research acknowledges challenges, such as ethical concerns and the imperative for workforce re-skilling. The study concludes with recommendations for increased governmental funding and effective deployment of AI technologies in tertiary institutions to harness the full benefits of AI in shaping the future of education.

Multiple-choice Construction Competencies and Items Quality: Evidence from selected Senior High School Subject Teachers in Kosofe Local Government Area, Lagos State, Nigeria

Oluwatomi Modupeola Alade, Oluwatobi Newton Odunsi — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study investigated the relationship between between senior high school subject teachers' competencies in constructing multiple- choice tests and the resultant quality of test items in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State. The research examined the characteristics of each test item, focusing on the difficulty index and the discrimination index. Employing a descriptive-correlative research design, the study sampled five senior secondary schools in Kosofe Local Government Area using simple random sampling technique. Data collection involved a questionnaire named Teachers' Multiple-Choice Test Construction Competence Questionnaire (TTCCQ-MC) which comprised twenty statements. The study sample were randomly selected among the teachers in the twentyfive senior secondary schools that participated. The statistical tools used for analyses included mean, standard deviation, correlation, and multiple regression to address the research questions and hypotheses. Findings indicated a lack of statistically significant correlation between teachers' test construction competencies and the quality of multiplechoice test items. This suggested that there were potential inadequacies in the attention given by teachers to ensure item quality, leading to the presence of problematic items that may compromise overall assessment validity. The study concludes by emphasizing the critical role of test construction competencies in upholding assessment quality. It recommends collaborative efforts among teachers, adherence to standardized guidelines, solicitation of student feedback, and ongoing research and innovation to enhance multiple-choice test construction practices and elevate educational assessments.

Effects of Punnett square and beads instructional resources on the academic performance of secondary school students in Uyo, Nigeria

Mary Effiong Akpan, Rebecca U. Etiubon — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study investigated the effects of Punnett square and Beads instructional resources on the academic performance of Secondary Schools students in Genetics in Uyo, Nigeria. The study was a quassi-experimental research with non- randomized pre-test post-test design. One research question and four null hypotheses gave direction to the study. The study population comprised all the 2,296 Senior Secondary Two (SS2) Biology students in all the fourteen (14) coeducational secondary schools in Uyo Local Government Area for 2022/2023 school session. The study sampled comprised 192 SS2 Biology students in four intact classes in four co-educational secondary schools in the study area selected using Criterion sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was a researcher –developed 50-item multiple choice test tagged: Genetics Performance Test (GPT) with a reliability index of 0.93, determined using Kuder Richardson's formula - 21. The data collected from all the tests were analyzed using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) and Regression. The result showed that there was a significant difference in the academic performance of students in Genetics when taught using Punnett square and beads, in favour of those taught using Beads. Also, gender had no significant influence on the students' performance. With respect to interaction effects of treatment and gender on students' performance, the findings showed no statistically significant effect. However, the joint effect of treatment and gender on students' performance was statistically significant, accounting for 67.00 percent of the observed variation in students' performance. Consequently, it was recommended that Biology teachers should make use of Beads in teaching Genetics.

The effects of Cognitive Behaviour and Social Learning Therapies in Ameliorating Truancy Among Public Senior Secondary School Students in Lagos State, Nigeria

J.O. Ibili — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The study examined the effect of social learning and cognitive behaviour therapies in the reduction of truancy among public senior school students in Lagos State, Nigeria. 130 students participated in the study. Quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test control group research design was adopted. The Truancy Questionnaire (TQ) was used to gather relevant data. The reliability coefficient obtained using test-retest reliability was 0.62. Two research questions were raised and corresponding hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Mean, standard deviation and Analysis of Covariance Statistics (ANCOVA) were used to test the hypotheses. The investigation revealed that there is significant difference in the post-test scores on emotional disposition and truancy rate among participants exposed to Social Learning and Cognitive Behaviour therapies, while the participants in the control group reported no significant difference. Both counselling strategies were effective in ameliorating the truancy among the senior secondary school students. The study recommended social learning and cognitive behaviour therapies in the reduction of truancy among the students.

Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) and Accounting Education Students' attitude: Implications on the academia-industry collaboration

Olaotan Oladele Kuku, Emmanuel Oladesu — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study examined the students industrial work experience and attitude of accounting education students and the extent of its influence on their dressing. The study was carried out among accounting education students in all public colleges of education in Lagos State. A sample of 259 students were selected using purposive and simple random sampling technique. One research question and two hypotheses were tested. Survey research design was used for this study. The research instrument used for the study was a questionnaire titled Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme Questionnaire (SIWESQ). The data that was gotten from the study was analyzed using frequency table, percentage and t-test. The hypotheses were tested at 0.5 level of significance. The findings of this study revealed that SIWES has influenced students' attitude to accounting profession. A significant effect of training acquired in school on SIWES was observed. Also, the study noticed that SIWES has significant effect on students' dressing. The study recommended that appropriate dressing styles that conform with the profession should be prescribed for students while in school and increased collaboration between the industry and the learning institution.

Effects of mindfulness based cognitive and reality therapies on the management of substance abuse related problems among Adolescent-Studentin Lagos State, Nigeria

Ogunsesan Bilkis Oyebola, S.O. Adeniyi, C.E. Okoli — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The rate at which adolescents involved in substance abuse is on the increate, it is a worldwide problem that people especially youths are facing. Thus, this study examined effects of mindfulness-based cognitive and reality therapies on management of substance abuse related problem among adolescent students in Lagos state. Three research hypotheses were analyzed using ANCOVA. The quasi- experimental pretext/post text control group research design was adopted. The first stage was selection of three local government areas in Lagos state out of 20 Local Government Areas using simple random sampling technique through hat and draw method. The second state involved selection of one senior secondary school from each in the three local government area using systematic sampling technique. The third state involved in selection of all identified adolescents (those who score above 25) who were involved in substance abuse in each of the selected school using Craft Screening Test. The instrument for the study were Craft screening test; the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale, Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ), Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale, Peer-Pressure Scale with the following 0.93, 0.75, 0.89, 0.77 and 0.84. A total of 101 identified students were selected for the study using purposive sampling techniques. There were there group namely; Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), Reality therapy (RT) and Control group (CG). The finding revealed that; Post-test mean score on aggression differ among adolescents exposed to experimental conditions, there is significance difference in the post-test means scores on peer pressure among adolescents across the treatment and the control groups. Counsellors should regularly engage thin category of adolescents with the expertise involved in the use of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy to treat the related problems.

Evaluation of grade involvement in the implementation of educational and health care facilities projects in Boki and ikom Local Government Areas of Cross River State, Nigeria

Vera Mpuon Obibessong, Theresa Nkim Omang, Nancy Kejie Abang — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study is on evaluation of age grade involvemnt in the implementation of educational and health care facilities projects in Boki and Ikom Local Government Areas of Cross River State, Nigeria. Two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Evaluation design was adopted for the study. The sample in the study was 620 from a population of 800 obtain from stepwise sampling procedure. A 12-item questionnaire tagged “Involvement in Educational and Health Care Facilities Projects Questionnaire” (IEHCFPQ)” with reliability of 0.71 was employed for data collection. Findings revealed that the involvement of age grade members in Boki and Ikom local government areas of Cross River State is low to a large extent in terms of education and health care facilities projects. It was therefore recommended among others that community development agency in partnership with the department of continuing education and development studies should organize community education for age grade association on their involvement in the implementation of community development project.

Administrators' mechanisms for combating occupational stress: Towards enhancing principals job effectiveness in Secondary Schools in Calabar Education Zone of Cross River State, Nigeria

Emeka Samuel Nnaji, Solomon Agwanyang Aniah — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The study investigated effective mechanisms that could be adopted by principals to combat occupational stress in order to enhance their job effectiveness. Correlational research design was adopted for the study. One research question was raised and two hypotheses formulated to guide the study. The population of the study comprised the 46 principals of the 46 secondary schools in Calabar Education Zone of Cross River State. The 46 principals formed the sample of the study because the number was manageable. Data for the study was collected using a 45 item researchers` designed questionnaire titled “combating occupational stress for enhancement of principals' job effectiveness questionnaire (COSEPJEQ)”with0.82 using the Cronbach Alpha.Descriptive statistics (means and standard decision), t- test and multiple regression statistics were used for data analysis. The results revealed 8 effective mechanisms that could be adopted by principals in combating occupational stress. Also, male and female principals did not significantly differ in their opinion on the mechanisms that could be adopted by principals in combating occupational stress. Furthermore, the results also revealed that combating occupational stress through proper time management, scheduling of duties delegation of duties, maintenance of conducive work environment, maintenance of positive school climate, use of modern ICT facilities, regular health checks and vacationing will enhance principles job effectiveness. It was recommended among others that government should endeavour to provide all necessary facilities and physical resources needed by principles in public secondary schools.

Upskilling teachers in the digital era: Panacea for the sustainability of secondary education in Calabar Education Zone, Cross River State

Emeka Samuel Nnaji, Deborah Bombum Onabe, Ishaku Kazon, Maryam Adamu Garba — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The paper examined upskilling teachers as a panacea for sustainable secondary education in cross river state. The survey research design was adopted for the study. Three (3) research questions were raised and two hypotheses formulated to guide the study. The total population for the study was 118 consisting 46 public secondary school principals and 72 private school principals in Calabar education zone. The 118 principals were purposively selected. The instrument used for data collection was Up skilling teachers sustainable questionnaire (UTSSEQ), with reliability 0.86 using the Croubach Alpha The mean score and t test statistics was used for data analysis. The results revealed areas of teacher competency that needs upskilling. Also, there is no significant difference between perception of both public and private school principals about up skilling teachers and sustainable secondary education in Calabar education zone. Principals are admonished to organize training programmes for teachers on periodic basis.