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ICT-Based Innovative Instructional Designs in the Post Covid-19 Pandemic World
No full textThis study described ICT-based innovative instructional designs in the post Covid-19 pandemic world. Thus, the use of emerging technologies became inevitable in the society, especially in education industry, to reduce personal contact to the barest minimum. The paper was divided into four different parts in order to do justice to it. The first stage covers the important of using ICT-based instructional media in the post covid-19 pandemic world. Second stage explained the use of Innovative pedagogical approaches. In the third stage the paper listed and discussed some ICT-based innovative instructional designs. The last part covers some benefits of emerging technology. This study made use of published journals, e-books as foundation of its secondary data collection. Sequel to the above expose, some important recommendations were made. The use of ICT-based instructional designs in the classroom teaching and learning is very important because emerging technologies have become a profound means of teaching students today in their different location at the same time. Governments should enhance research by equipping research institutes with emerging technologies which facilitates research activities. By using these emerging technologies, students learning at their convenient and in their different locations in their learning activities. Therefore, ICT-based instructional designs, emerging technologies, facilitates learning and makes easier for educators and students to update themselves in the recent discoveries in education industry
Imperative of Inclusive Education for Nation Building: An Overview of Issues for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development in the Post Covid-19 Pandemic Era in Nigeria
No full textThere are no doubt threats to national development which is hoped to be actuated through quality, efficient, effective and functional education system built upon a viable and pragmatic curriculum; but this has largely been a dilemma and seemingly utopic. The researcher in this paper attempted to project in the public domain critical conceptual and contemporary issues germane to education as an imperative for national development in Nigeria. The study attempted to identify the missing links as well as interrogated the inter-connectedness between inclusive education, its challenges and prospects for sustainable socio-economic development in Nigeria in this post covid-19 pandemic era. The research paper adopted content analysis and descriptive approach in exploring the relevant issues in the discourse. Some valuable recommendations were made by the researcher viz: Government at all tiers should make education policies that will facilitate inclusive education. Stakeholders and Non-governmental Organization (NGO) should help the government in providing essential instructional media, such as hand rails, wheel chairs, hearing aids and brail. Curriculum developers should endeavour to factor in the cherished values of the society ranging from Local Government to State and to the entire nation at large. Teachers will as well implement the curriculum with every seriousness. For a comprehensive inclusive education in Nigeria, there should be technical schools established both learners living with disability and those that are not. Therefore, every learner should be considered
Innovative Pedagogical Approaches in Science Education in the Post Covid-19 Pandemic World
No full textThis paper discusses innovative teaching methods in science education after the COVID- 19 pandemic era. Due to the COVID- 19 epidemic, schools and institutions have been forced to move to online learning and have encountered several difficulties. As a result, scientific education has started to rely more and more on modern pedagogical approaches that are more adapted to distance learning. This study examines several innovative educational practices, the issues the epidemic presents, the effectiveness of those techniques in addressing those challenges, and prospective prospects for advancing science education. In doing so, it will examine innovative methods for teaching science, point out the need for more varied approaches, and evaluate how novel pedagogical approaches affect student engagement and knowledge acquisition. Conventional teaching methods take care of learners centred and media interactions for example teaching with zoom and other varied examples
Online Eclectic Approach to Teaching English as a Foreign Language in Post- Pandemic Era
No full textIn a post-pandemic era, this study looked into the online eclectic approach to teaching English as a foreign language. The study was conducted using a survey research design. Review of study-related literature was conducted. 10,478 learners from the 31 schools in Enugu Education Zone consisted the study\u27s population, together with 69 English language instructors. 122 students and 45 teachers were chosen using a disproportionate stratified selection procedure. For data collection, a validated Likert-type questionnaire, a check list and an observational schedule were created. Data were organized and evaluated in accordance with the study questions. The study\u27s conclusions included, among others, the following: Few online eclectic techniques are used in teaching English as a foreign language in the post-pandemic era, and traditional teacher-centered approaches still predominate in English classrooms. These results lead to the conclusion that the Online Eclectic Approach makes it simpler and more feasible for students to acquire a second language. In order to teach English communication skills at all educational levels. It was proposed that decision-makers and curriculum developers adopt an online eclectic approac
Principals’ Application of Personnel Management Skills for Staff Motivation and Delegation of Duties in Secondary Schools in Enugu State in Post Covid-19 Pandemic Era
No full textThe study inquired into the principals’ usage of the skills for motivation and delegation to influence the performance of teachers in the area of study. All 293 school principals constitute the population. Five (5) Local government areas were randomly selected for the study and their teachers were the respondents. Two research questions provided a guide to the study. A “Questionnaire of Motivation and Delegation skills of Principals’ was adopted to obtain information from the respondents. A modified Likert’s four-point rating scale was used to rate the instrument, with 2.50 as an accepted mean score. Mean (X) and standard deviation (SD) were used in answering the research questions while the ‘t’ test was used for the hypothesis at a significant level of 0.05. As revealed by the results, principals apply the skills for motivation and delegation of duties to a very low level. Furthermore, the result shows that the difference in the mean ratings of the respondents for urban and rural principals is not significant. These prompted the recommendation for training of principals on the skills for management of staff especially for motivation and delegation of duties. Government should also make use of supervision reports to enhance performanc
BOARD FEATURES AND EFFECTIVE TAX RATE OF LISTED MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
Get PDFThis study investigates the effect of selected board features (board size, board independence, board gender diversity, managerial ownership, and board expertise) on effective corporate tax rate of listed manufacturing companies in the Nigerian stock exchange for the period 2011 to 2020. This study employs descriptive statistics, correlation matrix and panel regression technique as tools of analysis within the framework of the Agency theory as well as other theories such as the Political cost theory and theory of Optimal taxation. Results revealed that board size and board gender diversity were positively and insignificantly related to effective tax rate while board independence, managerial ownership, and board expertise were positively and significantly related to effective tax rate. This study therefore recommends that firms in Nigeria should improve the board of directors’ financial expertise as this will influence effective strategies for reducing tax liabilities and invariably result in the best tax management practices. Also, clarifying the duties of directors in the use of appropriate ta
EFFICACY OF COGNITIVE STYLES ON STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY IN ENUGU STATE
No full textThe study investigated the efficacy of Cognitive Style on Students’ Achievement in practical Chemistry in Secondary School One research question and two research hypotheses guided the study. The study employed ex-post facto research design. The sample comprised 431 SS II Chemistry students, from three co-educational secondary schools in Enugu State. Data was collected using Chemistry Achievement Test (CAT) which was validated by three research experts, two from department of science education and one from department of Measurement Evaluation from ESUT. Reliability index of 0.81 was derived using Kuder Richardson formula 20 KR-20. Also, Group Embedded Figure Test (GEFT) which is not subjected to validation because the instrument has been investigated by different settings. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation while the null hypotheses were tested at 5% level of significance, using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The findings of the study showed that Students’ cognitive styles significantly influence on their achievement in practical chemistry. Also, there were no significant interaction effects of cognitive styles on students’ achievement in practical chemistry. Based on the findings, the study recommended among others that teachers should identify strong cognitive styles in their classes and utilize relevant approaches to accommodate individual cognitive styles preference
EFFECT OF GREEN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF REGISTERED HOSPITALITY FIRMS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA
Get PDFThe study examined the effect of green human resource management practices the performance of registered hospitality firms in Enugu state, Nigeria. The specific objective was to determine the effect of selective hiring on the profitability of registered hospitality firms in Enugu state. The research method adopted by the study was the survey research method. The sources of data used were primary and secondary sources of data. The population of the study was 512 while the sample size of 225 was determined using the Taro Yamane’s formula. The major instrument of data collection was the questionnaire. The data collected were represented in tables using tables, frequencies and percentages. The hypothesis was tested using the t-test statistical tool. The study found out that selective hiring has a significant effect on the profitability of registered hospitality firms in Enugu State. (X value =32.372, p-value 0.0000< 0.05). The study concluded that green human resource management practices have a significant and positive effect on the performance of registered hospitality firms in Enugu State. It was recommended that hospitality firms should take practical steps in acquiring the right blend of knowledge of workers that are environmentally oriented so as to improve profitability as well as environmental sustainability, hospitality firms should adopt a fair and performance base compensation system on the basis of environmental sustainability so as to motivate and encourage employee commitment to greening, hospitality firms should design energy efficient office building that consume less energy and hospitality firms should encourage self-managed and effective teams who works together to make the environment more sustainable
EFFECTS OF IDEAL MODEL (IM) PROBLEM SOLVING STRATEGY ON SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS WORD PROBLEM SOLVING IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA
No full textThis study was designed to determine the effects of Ideal Model (IM) problem solving strategy on senior secondary school students’ achievement in word problem solving in Enugu state. Two research questions and three null hypotheses were formulated to guide the investigation. A non-equivalent control group type of quasi-experimental design was used. A sample of 477 SSII students drawn from four public secondary schools in Enugu and Nsukka education zones formed the subject for the study. Two intact classes were randomly assigned to Ideal group and Control group in each of the schools. Problem solving achievement test (PSAT) was developed, validated and used by the researcher in the study. A trial test was carried out in a neighbouring zone to ascertain the reliability of the instruments. Kuder-Richardson 21 (K-R21) was used to establish the reliability of PSAT and the reliability coefficient was 0.86. The data generated from the study were analyzed using the mean, standard deviation and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). The result of the study showed that the students taught word problems with Ideal Model achieved better than those taught with expository approach. School location has no effect on achievement of students in word problems when IM was used as instructional strategy. Based on the findings, the researcher recommended among other things that Mathematics teachers should be encouraged to always vary their approaches for effective teaching and learning proces
EFFECT OF LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ON JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS IN NKANU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
No full textThe main objective of the study was to investigate the effect of language of Instruction on Junior Secondary school students\u27 academic achievement in mathematics in Nkanu East Local Government area of Enugu State. A total of three hundred and eighty (380) students Participated in the study. They were drawn from two(2) Schools Specifically Jss 2. Two groups were created and randomly assigned to control and experimental groups. The study being an experimental one, focused on lexical ambiguity and achievement of Student taught mathematics in English/ Igbo and English only, Three topics : Proportion, Linear equations and inequalities were taught for three weeks in English / 1gbo and English only. Ten questions in word Problems and lexical ambiguities were set in multiple choice and administered to the student. The results were analysed using Ancova to compare means. The results revealed significant difference in Students\u27 achievement in favour of those taught in English and Igbo. It was therefore recommended that mathematical concepts should be taught simultaneously In English and the Language of the environment as it facilitates understanding. Based on the findings, It was further recommended that teachers should be trained to teach mathematical concepts using both English and the mother tongue of the students simultaneously for better understanding