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IMPACT OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION STRUCTURE ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN ENUGU EDUCATION ZONE IN ENUGU STATE
No full textThe central thesis of this study is on the evaluation of the impact of school administration structure on secondary school student’s academic performance in Enugu Education zone in Enugu State. To carry out this evaluation, 122 school teachers and secondary school principals in three Local governments in Enugu Education zone were used for the study, comprising of 26 teachers and 76 secondary school principals. The 122 questionnaires distributed to the respondents were dully completed and returned and were subsequently used in the analysis. Equally, personal interviews and visits were made to the schools used for the study, in addition to the distribution of the questionnaires. The data were analyzed by the use of tables and frequencies, while the formulated hypotheses were tested by the use of Z-test statistical technique. At the end of the study, it was revealed that good hierarchy of authority, proper delegation of authority to subordinates in form of division of labour, having adequate personnel that are seasoned in terms of qualification, skills and knowledge. And expertise impacts positively on the performance of students both in internal and external examinations. The study equally revealed that there are appropriate ways by which an organizational structure can incorporate employee inputs. These includes: employee trainings, mentoring, positive cultures, credible communication build up, appreciation via compensation and benefits etc. These aforementioned, when incorporated will give the employees sense of belonging. In view of the findings of the study, the study recommended among others that, to ensure a workable and functional organizational structure, there should be free flow of information, necessary to promote co-ordination and effectiveness of employees in the institution. Again, there is need to design organizational structure around the institutional goals, and there should be employee’s roles allocations and relation because they are key factors that have significant positive effect on the institutional effectivenes
THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MATHEMATICS IN ENUGU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE.
No full textThe purpose of this research was to investigate the influence of social media on the academic performance of secondary school students in mathematics in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State The specific objectives were to; find out the influence of social media activities on students’ performance in mathematics and find out whether female students’ engage more on social media than male students in Enugu East secondary schools. The study adopted the descriptive survey design with a population of 2,580 students from which a sample of 200 Senior Secondary II students selected randomly using simple random sampling technique. Two research question and two hypotheses guided the study. A four-point Likert type rating questionnaire titled ‘Social Media and Academic performance of Students in mathematics’ (SMAPSMQ) which was constructed by the researcher was used to collect data from the respondents. The questionnaire instrument was subjected to face validity and validated by three experts in the field of information and communication technology (ICT), measurement and evaluation in education with a reliability coefficient of 0.73 using Crobach alpha. Frequency and mean (X) were used in the analysis of data and chi- square was used to test the hypothesis. The findings of the study led to the conclusion that the dominance and addiction on social media are the major causes of poor performance in mathematics both in internal and external examinations among secondary school students of Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. To this end, the researcher recommended that social media should be used mainly for academic purposes by the students, more strict and proper supervision by all stakeholders should be imbibed, workshops, seminars and public enlightenment programmes should be launched by the government, parents and teachers should check the sites their students / wards are always using so as to be guided properly. This is to create a balance between social media and academic activities of students to avoid setbacks in the academic Performance of the students
CHALLENGES OF TEACHING AND LEARNING OF SCIENCE IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE
No full textThis study investigated the Challenges of Teaching and Learning of Science in Senior Secondary Schools in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The instrument for data collection was the Challenges of Teaching and Learning of Science Questionnaire (CTLSQ). The population of the study was made up of Five Thousand two hundred (5,200) senior secondary science students in Enugu State. The simple random sampling technique was used to select thirty (30) teachers and two hundred and thirty (230) students from Senior Secondary Schools in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. The Cronbach Alpha technique was used to ascertain the instrument’s reliability, which yielded 0.89. Data collected were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and t-test. The findings revealed that the challenges of teaching and learning of science in Senior Secondary Schools in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State include lack of fund, vandalization of science equipment and facilities, lack of competence and inadequate infrastructure. It was recommended that; adequate and qualified teachers must be provided; adequate instructional materials should be provided; Security should be provided for both facilities and students and also Government should provide fund for adequate provision and maintenance of science equipment and facilitie
INFLUENCE OF AUTONOMY AND CHOICE ON STUDENTS\u27 MOTIVATION AND INTEREST IN MATHEMATICS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA
No full textThis study investigated the influence of autonomy and choice on students\u27 motivation and interest in Mathematics in Enugu State, Nigeria. The study was guided by two research questions. The participants consisted of 200 secondary school students selected randomly from 12 public secondary schools in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu state. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. Data was collected using researcher’s structured questionnaire validated by specialists in the relevant fields. Mean and standard deviation were used in answering the research questions while inferential statistics (t-test) was used to test the data. The results showed that students who were given autonomy and choice in their mathematics learning demonstrated higher levels of motivation and interest in the subject compared to those who were not.. The study also revealed that autonomy and choice had a positive effect on students\u27 self-efficacy, enjoyment, and value of mathematics. The implications of these findings for mathematics education in Nigeria are discussed, and recommendations are made for educators and policymakers to promote autonomy and choice in mathematics learnin
THE EXTENT OF UTILIZATION OF INNOVATIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES IN TEACHING 21ST-CENTURY SKILLS BY BUSINESS EDUCATION LECTURERS IN ENUGU STATE TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS.
No full textThis study focused on the extent of utilization of innovative teaching strategies in teaching 21st- century skills by Business education lecturers in Enugu State tertiary institutions. The primary goal of this study was to determine the extent to which innovative teaching strategies are being utilized by Business education lecturers in teaching 21st-century skills to Business education students in Enugu State. This study employed a descriptive survey research design. All 69 business educators in Enugu State\u27s tertiary schools who are members of the Association of Business Educators (ABEN) Enugu State Chapter made up the study\u27s population. The entire population was the subject of the investigation. One hypothesis and one research question served as the study\u27s compass. The researchers\u27 tool for gathering data for the study was a structured questionnaire titled “Innovative Teaching Strategies Utilized by Business Education Lecturers (ITSUBELQ)”. A dependability index of 0.75 from Cronbach Alpha analysis was attained. The mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research question. The t-test statistic was used to test the one null hypothesis. The study\u27s findings showed that Business education lecturers utilized innovative teaching strategies in teaching their students to a high extent. Such innovative learning includes digital learning techniques, problem-based learning and collaborative learning, project-based learning (PBL), inquiry-based learning, flipped classroom and field trips, It was suggested that these innovative teaching methods should be employed by all Business education lecturers to a very high extent in teaching their students to enable them to properly develop the needed 21st-century skills
TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS: AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES’ TEST (CRST)
No full textThe present study demonstrates how table of specifications (TOS) serve as a tool for designing effective Christian Religious Studies (CRS) test by the teacher for assessment. It is presented as a foundational tool used by the teacher for educational assessment. This entails an alignment between assessment content and intended learning outcomes. TOS facilitates the creation of teacher-made test that accurately measure student understanding. By delineating the distribution of topics, cognitive levels, and weightage of each of item, TOS enhances assessment quality and fairness. Teachers can use this framework to construct CRS tests that reflect both content mastery and critical thinking skills. In general, teachers hardly make use of table of specification in constructing test items used to assess their students’ knowledge. As a result, they have no idea about the weighting and quality of the test administered to students. Table of specification should help the teacher to plan instruction and construct items before achievement test is taken. This paper, therefore, looks at how to close the gaps between the table of specifications and the construction of CRS test. It is recommended among others that TOS should be adopted by the teacher for classroom test because it gives direction to the teacher about the number of items to be included in the test. It guides the teacher in the development and evaluation of classroom tes
INFLUENCE OF COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION ON TEACHING AND LEARNING OF COMPUTER SUBJECT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU EAST L.G.A OF ENUGU STATE
No full textThis study investigated the influence of Computer Assisted Instruction on teaching and learning of computer subject in some selected secondary schools in Enugu East L.G.A of Enugu State. The investigation was directed in the angle of the effect and challenges of the teaching with the software package (classnote.ng). The study adopted a descriptive survey design with the population as all the teachers in the private schools in Enugu East L.G.A. The sample size was selected randomly from the five selected private schools in Enugu East L.G.A. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire and the method of data collection was statistical mean. After the analysis, the study found out that, the items that were used to indicate the teaching with the software package (classnote.ng) on the learning outcome of selected private secondary schools in Enugu East L.G.A of Enugu State were accepted. This shows that there is relationship between the software package (classnote.ng) and learning outcome. Again, the items that were used to indicate the challenges associated with teaching with software package (classnote.ng) on the learning outcome of selected private secondary schools in Enugu East L.G.A of Enugu State were accepted. This shows that there is justification for the challenges heighted. Thus, the study concluded that despite all of the challenges facing computer assisted instruction, still its benefits outweigh itssetbacks. And one of the first steps in designing an effective CAl program is to do so with theseobstacles in mind. There is an urgent need for our secondary school science teachers to beskilled and knowledgeable with the new technological devices for usage in theirclassrooms/laboratories in order to meet the global technological developing demand of theworld
IMPACT OF INTEGRATING CULTURE FOR THE EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU URBAN
No full textThe study investigated the influence of integrating culture for the effective teaching and learning of science in secondary schools in Enugu Urban. Design used in this study was descriptive survey design. Three research questions guided the study. This study was carried out in Enugu Urban. The population for this study comprises all 64 Science teachers in the 28 secondary schools. The sample size for this study was 64 teachers. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire titled “Integration of Culture in Teaching and Learning of Science Questionnaire (ICTLSQ). The instrument was subjected to face validation by three specialists; one from Departments of Science Education, one from Physics Education and one from Measurement and Evaluation Unit from Faculty of Education, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu. To ensure reliability of the instrument, Cronbach alpha method of reliability measure was applied and the Reliability index is 0.87. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation. The finding of the study shows that combination of native languages contributes to the effective teaching and learning of science in secondary schools in Enugu urban. Based on the findings the study recommended among others Science education curricular developers should emphasize on cultural content in the programmes and regularly restructure and update them relative to changes. Government and other bodies should provide Science students and researchers research grants to promote learnin
HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRATIC PEDAGOGY AS AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO GIVING SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS A TRUE VOICE IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS
No full textThe study of Mathematics in secondary schools is as old as the history of education in Nigeria. However, as shown by the students\u27 poor performance, the study is not yet as expected. Several efforts have been made by several concerned individuals and groups, both governmental and non-governmental agencies, to change the narrative with little success. In all these efforts, little has been said about students\u27 knowledge of their human rights and learning in a democratic environment. On this note, this work proposed an innovative approach to teaching and learning, emphasizing Mathematics teaching and learning in secondary schools. The approach is named human rights and democratic pedagogy. This approach highlights the importance of students actively engaging as young citizens. It encourages them to learn about and understand their human rights and value and respect those rights. Through classroom lessons and hands-on experiences in their school community, students gain the confidence to exercise their rights meaningfully. The approach is based on a constructivist approach to learning. It can keep teaching and learning afloat during a pandemic since students are the major players in its usage as a teaching strategy. The three components of the pedagogy (teaching "about," "for," and "through" democracy) were extolled. The teachers\u27 roles and the expectations of the students, if the pedagogy is appropriately utilized, were also treated. The study also recommended how to institutionalize this new approach to teaching and learning Mathematics or any other school subject
INFLUENCE OF TESTING PROCESS ON STUDENT MATHEMATICS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE
No full textThe purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of testing process on student mathematics academic performance in private schools in Enugu East L.G.A of Enugu State. Two research questions guided the study; to what extent does test type and test taking skill influence student mathematics academic performance. Is the use of test taking a sine qua non for student success in mathematics academic performance? The study adopted a descriptive survey design which allowed the researcher to gather information from a sampled population. The study sampled 50 teachers among whom were randomly selected ten Teachers from each five (5) private schools in Enugu East LGA. Method of data collection was through a structured online questionnaire which was distributed to schools via their WhatsApp platform and email address. After completion from respondent the response from the question were analyzed using simple mean. The study finding indicate a statistical significant in student knowledge and their performance in mathematic subject. There was no significant different between teachers. The study therefore recommend that mathematics teachers may introduce the use of mathematics games which can have a positive influence on student academic performance regardless of gender or scoring ability. Game based learning can encourage student to develop their skills