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Nigeria\u27s Education System Policy Review on Virtual Classroom over Traditional Classroom Learning and Management
No full textThe effectiveness of the internet as a medium for offering educational packages must be assessed as more tertiary institutions in Nigeria investigate creating educational materials and programmes for distribution via the internet to supplement traditional classroom instruction. With the growth of social media, internet-assisted learning is progressively gaining popularity among young people in school. With its highly competitive e-commerce, e-medical, e-transportation, and e-learning structure, internet learning is acknowledged on a global scale in a digitally civilized society. Beyond the population of school age, individuals need to be aware of and accept how technology is influencing all aspects of their lives. The management of such advancements must be addressed at the learning enterprise\u27s instructional levels. The paper presents an exploratory study that examined the viability of integrating conventional teaching techniques with e-learning in Nigeria. This combination is under the purview of educational policies and implementation frameworks for management. By investigating potential causes/scenarios for the performance and attitude of sampled students toward e-learning, we offer implications and consequences of internet-based education on student learning
Utilization of Innovative Educational Resources in Curriculum Implementation in Post Covid-19 Pandemic Secondary Schools in Enugu State, Nigeria
No full textThe study looked at the resource issues in implementing the History curriculum in secondary schools in Enugu State, Nigeria, following the COVID-19 pandemic. Two research questions served as the study\u27s guiding principles. The study employed a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study consisted of 34 teachers of History from the 28 secondary schools in the 6 education zones. Data were gathered using two instruments: the History Curriculum Questionnaire (HCQ) and the History Instruction Material Checklist (HIMC). The study\u27s questions were answered using frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviation. The findings of the study showed that the identified innovative educational resources were moderately available in schools. In addition, teachers’ utilization of the available innovative educational resources in the teaching and learning process was to a low extent. It was recommended that stakeholders in the education sector should help provide more innovative educational resources for effective teaching and learning. Furthermore, that teachers of History should be exposed to regular seminars and workshops to be abreast with most current technological innovations in teaching and learning of History
Utilization of Observational Techniques in the Formative Assessment of Students in Post Covid-19 Pandemic Era
No full textThis paper focused on observational techniques that could be used in the classroom by the teacher to assess learning experiences, learning outcomes, and behavioral exhibitions during teaching and learning. Observational techniques could be used as instruments of formative assessment. Teachers can adopt them as formative assessment techniques to make decisions about what students will achieve at the end of the class, that is, their learning targets. Observational techniques are non-test techniques such as checklist, anecdotal records, rating scales, and technology which are needed by teachers to impart learning, improve learning and measure students’ learning. Observation is an assessment tool through which students’ learning abilities, learning experiences, and level of performance can increase or be improved. Through observation teachers can facilitate, modify, laud, and stimulate their students. However, in this post COVID-19 era, the hybrid mode of teaching which integrates online and physical methods is mostly adopted. Since observation in classroom requires that the teacher records what he/she directly observes, it can therefore, be done using both online one-on-one encounter. Through observational techniques the gap created by COVID-19 pandemic on the learning and performance level of students can be fille
Constraints to Teaching and Learning of Science, Vocational and Technical Education in Enugu Municipality, Enugu State, Nigeria
No full textThe purpose of the study was to determine the constraints to teaching and learning of science, vocational and technical education in Enugu, Nigeria. The study addressed the curriculum of science, vocational and technical education in Nigeria. It examined the challenges inherent in the implementation of the curriculum. Fifty (50) respondents were selected by simple random sampling and responses obtained with structured questionnaire and focus group discussion schedule. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings showed dearth of instructional materials and non-comprehensive curricular as major constraints to teaching and learning science, vocational and technical education in Enugu. Based on the findings, the researchers made this major recommendation: sourcing and supplying of up to date facilities, curricular and tools into the schools’ workshops and laboratorie
Teaching the “Would be Teachers” with Innovative Pedagogy: A Panacea for Promoting Quality Teacher Education in the Post Covid-19 Pandemic, in Enugu State, Nigeria
No full textCOVID-19 pandemic created a gap in teaching and learning. The problem of the study is that the art of teaching the would-be-teachers with traditional methods are being employed by some teachers without a reasonable change to innovative methods of teaching. The would-be-teachers should be exposed to effective learning processes to enable them acquire knowledge for a quality teacher education in the teaching profession. The teaching methodologies could include the use of zoom, WhatsApp, Google classroom, virtual learning, power point and telegram to facilitate their learning abilities in this post COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this paper is to encourage the use of innovative methods as fastest ways to facilitate teaching the would-be-teachers to enable them get more exposed to the challenges of the changing society which will help them improve in their teaching profession in this post COVID-19 pandemic. Data were gathered mainly from textbooks, journals, internet and other secondary materials. This paper recommends that teachers should adopt and adjust to innovative pedagogy for effective output in teaching the would-be-teachers, especially in this post COVID-19 pandemi
EFFECT OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING ON COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN COMPUTER NETWORKING IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN BAYELSA STATE
No full textThe study investigated the effect of project-based learning on computer science education students’ academic achievement in computer networking in tertiary institutions in Bayelsa State. Two research questions guided the study while three hypotheses were tested at .05 level of significance. Quasi experimental design was adopted for the study. The population comprised 136 second year students. There was no sampling because the population was manageable. The instrument for data collection was Computer Networking Achievement Test (CNAT). The instrument was validated by three research experts and the internal consistency of .80 was determined using Kuder-Richardson Formula (K-R20). The experiment involved the use of project-based learning to teach computer networking and it lasted for four weeks. Mean and standard deviation scores were used in answering the research questions while Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used in testing the hypotheses. The findings of the study revealed that the use of project-based learning enhances students’ academic achievement in computer networking more than the lecture method. There was an improved academic achievement among the male than their female counterparts in the experimental group when taught with project-based learning. Based on the findings, the study recommended that Tertiary institutions in Bayelsa State should consider integrating project-based learning into the teaching of learning of computer networkin
Adolescents’ Perception of Justice and Attitude to Victims of Bullying in Senior Secondary Schools
No full textJustice is a virtue that is very important in human relationship. Justice means fairness in making judgment. Justice is a moral virtue which enables an individua treat others in the right and fair manner just as he or she would want to be treated. Learners need a balanced sense of Justice in order to achieve good learning outcomes. However, bullying is a common behavioural problem among students in secondary schools which causes an unstable learning environment. Justice is source of fear and distress to its more or less helpless victim. A person being maltreated by a stronger person being maltreated by a stronger person is a victim of bullying. In this study, it was found out that adolescents have low perception of justice and show little concern for victims of bullying. This does not encourage high self-esteem and self-confidence needed for high academic achievement. Descriptive research design was adopted for the study. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Mean, standard deviation and percentages were used to answer the research questions. The t-test statistics was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Conclusions were drawn from the findings and recommendations made
Entrepreneurship Education as a Correlation to Job Creation and Unemployment Reduction in Cross River State, Nigeria
No full textThe study determined the relationship that exists among the entrepreneurship skills of students and their self-productivity and poverty reduction as its purpose. In order to achieve the above objectives, two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The correlation research design was adopted. Sample size of 75 undergraduate students from the three (3) universities in Cross River State was used for the study. An instrument titled Entrepreneurship Education as correlate to Job Creation and unemployment reduction Questionnaire (EECJCURQ) was used for data collection. The research questions were answered using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Analysis. The null hypotheses were tested using simple linear regression analysis at 0.05 level of significance. It was found that there exists a high positive relationship between skills students acquire after an entrepreneurship education course and their self-productivity. A moderate positive relationship was found between entrepreneurship education skills and self-productivity. Equally, there was a high positive relationship between entrepreneurship education skills and poverty alleviation. Finally, it was found that the skills undergraduate students acquire after completing courses in entrepreneurship education significantly influences their entrepreneurial career intention and poverty alleviation but not necessarily influence their self-productivity. Based on the findings and conclusions drawn, the researchers recommended among others that specialists should be allowed to handle entrepreneurship education for productivity in the students
Attitude of Students Towards Geography in Public Boarding Secondary Schools in Enelerai Zone, Narok South Sub-County, Kenya
No full textThis study determined how the attitude of students towards Geography contributes to their poor performance in Geography in public secondary schools in Enelerai zone of Narok South Sub-County, Kenya. The study adopted quantitative paradigm and specifically made use of cross-sectional survey research design. One research question guided the study. The study targeted 9 public boarding secondary schools and 3 schools were selected using cluster sampling procedure. Simple random sampling was used to select 45 Form Three students. Questionnaire was used to collect data. The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 21. The data were presented in frequencies and percentages. The study established that students had positive attitude towards Geography. Therefore, their poor performance in the subject maybe as a result of other factors such as teachers’ methodology and or educational resources. The researchers therefore recommend that students should continue to show positive attitude towards the subject by reading ahead of their teachers. This would sustain their interest in the subject, hence, improved academic performance
Entrepreneurship and Practical Demonstration Skills in Business Education - Accounting Option in Post Covid-19 Pandemic Nigeria
No full textThe study investigated entrepreneurship and practical demonstration skills. It focused on lecturers of Business Education-Accounting option in public universities in Enugu State, Nigeria. The research method used was descriptive survey research. Two hypotheses guided the study. The study\u27s population was made up of fifty (50) lecturers from two public universities. The whole population was studied. Questionnaire was used for data collection. The null hypotheses were tested by means of an analysis of variance (ANOVA). According to the study\u27s findings, Business Education-Accounting lecturers were equipped with entrepreneurial skills and practical demonstration abilities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among other things, the study recommends that, Business Education – Accounting lecturers should embark on personal short and long time’s entrepreneurial courses to acquire more practical demonstration skills required in teaching; linking all their courses to entrepreneurship