Journal of Educational Research in Developing Areas

Implementation of secondary school Chemistry curriculum in Nsukka education zone of Enugu state, Nigeria

Bernadine Ngozi Nweze, Emmanuel Chinonso Obodo, Chidubem Okechukwu Omeje — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction: The study investigated the level of implementation of chemistry curriculum by teachers and the available material resources necessary for the implementation of the curriculum in Nsukka Education zone of Enugu State, Nigeria.

Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Two research questions guided the study. The population for the study consisted of 69 chemistry teachers in public senior secondary schools within Nsukka Education Zone. All the 69 chemistry teachers in the 61 public senior secondary schools in Nsukka Education Zone were used because the population size was manageable. A 10-item structured questionnaire designed by the researchers was used for data collection. The instrument was face-validated by two experts from Science Education Department and one expert in Measurement and Evaluation from Mathematics and Computer Education all from Enugu state University of science and Technology. The data collected was analyzed using frequency counts and mean.

Results: Results indicated that Chemistry curriculum implemented in senior secondary schools in Nsukka Education Zone of Enugu State fell short of the recommended standard as documented in National Chemistry curriculum issued by the Federal Government of Nigeria. In order words, Senior Secondary School Chemistry Curriculum in Nsukka Education Zone was at low extent implemented. As an outcome of the investigation, it was found that: human instructional resources for effective Chemistry teaching in secondary schools in Nsukka Education Zone were at low extent available.

Conclusion and Recommendations: Government should ensure the availability of both human and non-human instructional resources for effective teaching and learning of Chemistry in Nsukka Education Zone of Enugu State.

Thesis writing in colleges of education in Nigeria: Students' challenges and coping strategies

Aminat Obakhume Abdul-Salaam — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction: Thesis writing is a critical component of higher education and marks the conclusion of students’ academic journey and a demonstration of their ability to conduct research. However, this process is confronted with challenges that can impede student progress and affect the quality of the thesis.

Purpose: This study explores the challenges faced by students in colleges of education during the thesis writing process, and the strategies students employ to overcome these difficulties.

Methodology: A descriptive survey research design was used adopted for the study. The snowball sampling technique was used to select 3744 students from 31 Colleges of Education in Nigeria and data were collected using online questionnaire titled Thesis Writing Challenges Questionnaire (TWCQ). The checkboxes questions and four-point modified Likert rating scale response pattern of a Very satisfactory, satisfactory, unsatisfactory, and very unsatisfactory; Very effective, Effective, Ineffective, and Very Ineffective and strongly agree (SA), agree (A), disagree (D) and strongly disagree (SD) question formats were used. It was validated by experts and has a reliability level of r = 0.82. Data collected were analysed using frequency table, mean and standard deviation.

Results: Result revealed that the thesis writing process presents significant challenges, in areas such as topic selection, research design, and data collection. The findings highlight the role of institutional support services in alleviating these challenges.

Conclusion: The study emphasized the importance of personalized support and counseling in enhancing' thesis writing process.

Recommendation: The study recommends that efforts should be made to enhance institutional support, and provide training to improve the thesis writing process.

Analysis of supply and utilization of technology equipment on technology knowledge among secondary school teachers in Kano state, Nigeria

Hassan Ahmad Ismai'l, Binta Ali Hashim — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction: Shortage and low utilization of technological devices in our education system motivate this study in secondary schools in Kano Municipal Education zone.

Purpose: This paper focus to examine effect of supply and utilization of technology equipment as predictors of technology knowledge among secondary school teachers in Kano state.

Methodology: Descriptive correlation research design was employed to discover the effect of supply and utilization of technology on teachers’ technology skills. The population of this study comprised all secondary school teachers of Kano Municipal education zone in Kano state. The sample of this study comprised of ten teachers each from a randomly selected 31 government secondary schools. A self-developed questionnaire was used to measure the supply and utilization of ICT on literacy level among teachers. Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) and multiple regression statistics analysis were used to analyse the data collected.

Results: The findings of the study showed there were significant correlations among the independent variables “ICT Supply and Utilization. The independent variables made a significant contribution to the prediction of teachers ICT level. Also the independent variable ‘ICT Supply and Utilization’ when pulled together have significant effect on teachers literacy level.

Recommendation: It’s recommended that Government and non-governmental organization should provide supportive environment for teachers as well as students so as to improve their technology knowledge and productivity.

Utilization of teaching and evaluation methods for effective implementation of upper basic education basic science curriculum in Enugu state, Nigeria

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction: The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the different teaching and evaluation methods teachers utilize to implements Basic Science curriculum in Upper Basic Education in Enugu State, Nigeria.

Methodology:The design of the study is a descriptive survey design.The study was guided by two research questions and two null hypotheses. The population for the study consisted of all the teachers in the Upper Basic Education in Enugu State. Using purposive sampling techniques, a total of 212 teachers comprising of four (4) teachers each were selected from 53 schools in Udi educational zone. Basic Science Curriculum Implementation Questionnaire (BSCIQ) was used for data collection. The instrument was face-validated by three experts from Science Education Department all from Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI). The research questions were answered using mean rating scores while the hypotheses were tested using one way analysis of variance (ANOVA) at 0.05 level of significance.

Results: Results from the study showed that level of qualification can make a difference in the teachers who teach Basic Science and most importantly on the implementation of Basic Science curriculum in Upper Basic Education. The result of the hypotheses revealed that the methods adopted by teachers for teaching Basic Science differ significantly.

Conclusion and Recommendations: The findings of the study revealed the qualifications of Basic Science teachers as well as the various methods used to implement the Basic Science curriculum in the classroom learning environment. The study recommended that the ministry of education should organize workshops and seminars to re-train teachers on the proper implementation of Basic Science curriculum in Upper Basic Education.

Student’s perception on effects of social stratification on academic performance of senior secondary schools in Zamfara, Nigeria

Ahmad Kainuwa, Abddulwahab Ashiru — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction: Social stratification has been a persistent challenge to the academic performance of students with lower socioeconomic status in senior secondary schools. To address this issue, learning materials has been identified as the best predictor for academic performance of students.

Purpose: This study investigated the students’ perception on effects of social stratification on academic performance of senior secondary schools.

Methodology: The study employed descriptive survey design. A total respondent of 370 senior secondary schools students across Zamfara state senior secondary schools were selected, stratified sampling was adopted, the questionnaire was used to sample the opinion of students on effects of social stratification on academic performance. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistic, frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviation as well as inferential statistic with SSPSS.

Findings: Social stratification had effects on students’ academic performance. It also indicated that learning materials is the best predictor of academic performance of students followed by private study time and feeding, family pressure has no effect on academic performance.

Conclusion: social stratification had effects on students academic performance, among the social stratification factors, learning materials is the best predictor of academic performance of students followed by private study time and feeding, family pressure has no effect on academic performance.

Recommendation: Public schools should be equipped to compete favorably with the private schools. Students from poor background should be given extra lessons free of charge. Parents should be enlightened to stop using their children for hawking during school hours.

Knowledge attitude and practice of solid waste management among households in Calabar municipality, Nigeria

Stephen Ushie Akpa, Dan Felicia Agbor-Obun, Matilo Anthony Umoh — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction: The volume of solid wastes being generated continues to increase at a faster rate than the ability of the agencies to improve on the financial and technical resources needed to parallel this growth and its gradually becoming a challenge in our society today.

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to investigate and understand the relationship between knowledge attitude and practice of solid waste management among households in Calabar municipality Cross River State.

Methodology: Ex post facto research design was used for the study. 200 respondents were sampled from a population of 4,000 household in Calabar municipality using a simple random sampling technique. A close-minded questionnaire was used for data collection. The instrument was validated and was also tested for reliability using Cronbach alpha method with estimate of .72 to .80. Data collected was analyzed using the Pearson products moments correlation they were tested at 0.5 level significance.

Results The results revealed that knowledge attitude and practice of household in Calabar municipality Cross River States significantly influence solid waste management and this maybe as a result of poor education on the health implication, inefficient collection methods, insufficient coverage of the collection system and improper disposal 'of solid wastes.

Recommendations: It was recommended that there should be adequate enlightenment program on solid waste management in order to enhance awareness so as to encourage and develop the habit of using proper refuse dorms in disposing waste in the area and there should be sanction for those who refused to change their poor attitude.

Challenges in selection and maintenance of clothing among students with physical disabilities in south-west, Nigeria

Risikat B. Ayoola, Adebola F. Adedokun — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction: Clothing refers to items used for protection, adornment, identification of any individual and other specific purposes while students with physical disabilities are specifically to select and maintain their clothing as their colleague who are not disabled.

Purpose: The study examined the challenges in selection and maintenance of clothing among people with physical disabilities in South West Nigeria.

Methodology: A descriptive survey research design was adopted. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection. This was based on each specific objective of the study. Data obtained were analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, mean score, standard deviation while hypotheses were tested using t-test, Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMC), Kendall’s Tau and Spearman’s Rho to test the significant correlation in the effect of clothing selection and maintenance of people with physical disabilities in special schools and rehabilitation centre.

Result: The findings of the study revealed that there were significant differences in the challenges facing by student with physical disabilities in selection of clothing by gender. Also, there exists a high positive correlation between effect of clothing selection and maintenance of people with physical disabilities in special schools and rehabilitation centres.

Conclusion: Clothing selection and maintenance of people with physical disabilities should be attended to so as to meet the standard of their living and integrate with other colleagues both inside and outside home environment.

Recommendation: Institutions of learning at all levels, government and NGO should adequately focus on the welfare of people with special needs include people with physical disabilities.

Educational counselling needs of students with disabilities in Federal University of Lafia, Nigeria

Terfa Ahon Adaka, Joseph Terkula Chia, Vivienne Seember Tarka — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction: This study investigated the educational counselling needs of students with disabilities in Federal University of Lafia, focusing on their counseling requirements to enhance academic performance.

Purpose: The primary purpose was to identify counselling needs and assess the accessibility and awareness of counselling services available to these students.

Methodology: A survey research design was employed, conducted in the Department of Special Needs Education The study involved a population of 20 students with various disabilities, including 12 hearing impaired, 5 visually impaired, 1 with a learning disability, 1 amputee and 1 with cerebral palsy. A self-designed instrument titled Educational Counselling Needs and Students with Disabilities (ECNSD) was utilized for data collection. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 26.0, applying percentage and frequency for demographic information and descriptive statistics (mean) for research questions.

Results: The findings revealed that students required counselling on tailored learning strategies and accommodations. There was a lack of awareness regarding available counselling services and the physical structures for these services were often inaccessible. Communication barriers were noted, particularly for students with hearing impairment when services were not provided in their preferred language.

Conclusion: The study highlighted the urgent need for improved educational counseling services for students with disabilities in Federal University of Lafia, emphasizing that current services are inadequate and must overcome significant barriers to support student success effectively.

Recommendations: It is recommended that the government improve the accessibility of physical structures and resources for counselling services. University counsellors should receive training to better understand and address the unique needs of students with disabilities effectively.