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Lecturers’ and students’ perceptions on use of assessment rubric in undergraduate educational seminars at Egerton University, Kenya
Get PDFIntroduction: Assessment is a critical process undertaken in education to determine the level of learners’ acquisition of desired knowledge, skills and values. The use of rubrics is one of the recommended assessment tools. Educational seminars is a course facilitated by all departmental lecturers therefore, objectivity in assessment is a challenge. However, there is limited documented evidence of lecturers’ and students’ perceptions on the use of the assessment rubric in undergraduate educational seminars course at Egerton University.
Methodology: The study employed cross-sectional survey research design. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select 281 fourth year Bachelor of Education students, while 18 lecturers were purposively selected. Lecturer’s Perceptions on Assessment Rubric Questionnaire (LPARQ) and Student’s Perceptions on Assessment Rubric Questionnaire (SPARQ) were used to collect data from the lecturers and students respectively. The instruments were validated and pilot tested, yielding a reliability of 0.86 for LPARQ and 0.74 for SPARQ.
Results: The findings revealed that though lecturers use an already prepared rubric, they have limited knowledge and skills on how to develop or evaluate an already prepared one for its appropriateness. Students indicated that they are provided with a rubric at the start of the course, however, they perceived that the scoring was not objective which points to shortcomings in the rubric provided.
Recommendation: The study recommends equipping of lecturers with the requisite knowledge and skills on how to develop rubrics and evaluate already prepared ones. This will in turn benefit their learners before they embark on their assigned tasks
Audiological evaluation of problems encountered by individuals with hearing impairment in hearing aid usage
Get PDFIntroduction: Audiologists and researchers need to comprehend the audiological experiences of individuals with hearing impairments in their use of hearing aids to facilitate the development of support methods that maximize the use of hearing aids because the attitudes and experiences of individuals with hearing impairments toward the use of hearing aids are complicated.
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the audiological problems encountered by individuals with hearing impairment in their use of hearing aids to enable the development of support strategies that optimize the use of hearing aids.
Methodology: A survey research method was used for this study using both scheduled interviews and a self-developed structured questionnaire both comprise two sections A and B (section A comprises the bio-data of the respondents and section B comprises the list of items in questions). A reliability coefficient of 0.82 and 0.50 was achieved for the questionnaire and the scheduled interview respectively. Frequency count, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and document analysis, were used for data analysis.
Results: Audiological problems encountered by individuals with hearing impairment in their use of hearing aids include the output of a high-pitched whistling sound (feedback) which can be distracting and uncomfortable for the hearing aid user, and many more.
Conclusion: There is a need to make individuals with hearing impairment aware of the benefits of audiological examination before the procurement of any hearing aids
Difference in gender locus of control and academic performance of senior secondary students in Minna educational zone, Nigeria
Get PDFIntroduction: Locus of control influences students’ academic performance, which makes them believe that they have little control over their academic outcomes, low expectations for success, and display low motivation to succeed. The differences that exist between locus of control and gender (male and female) constitute a direction that requires examination through research work.
Purpose: This study investigated gender difference in locus of control and academic performance of senior secondary students in Minna Educational Zone, Niger State.
Methodology: The study employed survey research design on 4,160 students’ population with a sample of three hundred and fifty-four (354) students. The Locus of Control Scale (LCS) and students’ promotion examination scores were used as instruments for data collection. The data collected were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and t-test independent sample.
Results: The result of the study revealed that there were significant differences in academic performances of male and female students based on their internal and external locus of control.
Conclusion: The study concluded that the academic performance of male and female senior secondary students in Minna Educational Zone differed based on their locus of control.
Recommendations: School psychologists and counsellors should encourage teachers, parents, and other stakeholders in education to focus on modifying students’ locus of control through workshops, seminars, and setting of realistic goals to build their locus of control in order to improve their academic performance
Perceived health stress on students’ academic achievement in Mathematics in Mbo local government area of Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria
Get PDFIntroduction: Health stress continues to emerge as a critical factor influencing academic achievement in mathematics, particularly among secondary school students. The increasing complexity of mathematical concepts and the high stakes associated with performance in this subject can lead to significant anxiety and stress.
Purpose: The main purpose of the study was to examine perceived health stress in-terms of psychosocial, psychological, physiological as correlates of students’ academic achievement in Mathematics in Mbo Local government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Methodology: Correlational research design was used for the study and a sample of 300 SS2 students were selected using simple random sampling technique and used for the study. Two instruments namely the questionnaire titled “Health Stress (HSQ) and Mathematics Achievement Test (MAT). were used for data collection The both instruments were face-validated by experts and the reliability of the questionnaire using Alpha Cronbach Method ranges from .88 to .92 while the reliability estimate of the SS2 Students’ Mathematics achievement test was established through Kuder Richardson formula K-R20 which gives .87. Data collected was analyzed using the Pearson Products Moments Correlation which were tested sat 0.5 level significance.
Results: The results revealed that psychosocial, psychological, physiological perceived health stress individually significantly relate to students’ academic achievement in mathematics
Recommendation: It was recommended amongst others that Health education should in corporate into the curriculum to raise awareness about the effects of stress, promote healthy coping mechanisms and enhancing academic achievement in Mathematics
Effects of picture books on reading performance of pupils with dyslexia in Gombe metropolis, Gombe state, Nigeria
Get PDFIntroduction: Poor reading performance of pupils with dyslexia has necessitated the investigation of methods that can improve the pupils reading performance. Experts in special needs education especially reading disabilities have recommended the use of picture books in teaching reading to pupils with dyslexia.
Purpose: The study focused on the effects of picture books on reading performance of pupils with dyslexia in Gombe metropolis, Gombe State.
Methodology: The study adopted quasi experimental type, specifically, the pretest posttest control group design. 20 pupils with dyslexia were purposively sampled and shared into experimental and control groups. Umolu’s adopted 100 high frequency words (100 HFW) was used to collect data for the study. Data collected were analyzed using mean to answer the research questions while the hypotheses were analyzed using t-test for independent samples and tested at 0.05 level of significance.
Results: The results obtained showed that pupils in the experimental group performed better than the pupils in the control group after intervention. The study concluded that picture books are helpful in remediating reading problems of pupils with dyslexia.
Recommendation: The study recommended that government should train primary school teachers on the use of picture books when teaching reading
Modeling of teacher characteristics, skills in teaching and students’ achievement in secondary school Physics
Get PDFIntroduction: Teachers with a significant amount of classroom experience and a strong background in physics, math, and education would exhibit suitable teaching abilities as evidenced by engaging lesson presentations, and assessments of the lessons' goals. Students would learn effectively and achieve better in physics if teachers demonstrated these suitable teaching techniques.
Purpose: This study looked at the associations between the qualities of a teacher and their ability to teach, as well as the implications of these associations for the physics achievement of senior secondary school students.
Methodology: The study used a correlation design, whereby path analysis was employed to evaluate the plausibility of the proposed model without manipulating any of the variables. Thirty senior secondary school physics teachers and nine hundred senior secondary school physics students were randomly selected from thirty senior secondary schools (SSS) in Taraba and Adamawa States, Nigeria. A Teacher-Students Interaction Observation Schedule was used to rate each teacher. The students took the Physics Achievement Test at the conclusion of the fourth week.
Result: The analysed data indicated a strong and favourable correlation between the qualities of teachers and their aptitude for presenting and evaluating lessons. Teachers with relevant experience and qualifications displayed effective teaching techniques.
Conclusion: Experienced and certified teachers were found to possess the necessary skills to get ready to teach physics in classrooms, and physics students' achievement was influenced by the qualities of their teachers.
Recommendation: Policy makers, educators and schools should hire qualified individuals to teach physics in senior secondary schools
Utilization of teaching and evaluation methods for effective implementation of upper basic education basic science curriculum in Enugu state, Nigeria
Get PDFIntroduction: 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
Analysis of child labour forms and relevant community characteristics in rural communities of south-west Nigeria
Get PDFIntroduction: Child labour is a pervasive problem whose specific identification in context is difficult in Nigeria. It hinders the overall development of all the affected children in several forms.
Purpose: The study investigated the different ways in which the negative phenomenon of child labour manifest at different rural households in the south-west Nigeria.
Methodology: Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 210 household heads purposively and also 210 children, one each per household, were selected randomly. Reliability and validity tests were carried out for the measuring scale. The former was done applying split-half procedure with Cronbach alpha while the latter applied both face and content validities. Qualitative data, (Community characteristics applying Global positioning system to take coordinates of relevant features were employed), so also descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data.
Results: The findings showed that there were significant relationships between the forms of child labour, related activities and children’s involvement with respect to such activities. These may be due to long distance walking to accomplish those tasks and other inherent risks.
Conclusion: In conclusion, children’s involvement in different activities has been showed to be influenced mainly by the need to contribute to household income and poverty.
Recommendations: The study therefore, recommended economic and financial empowerment, as well as attitudinal change on the part of household heads
Teachers’ ICT skills and utilization of ICT materials for instructional delivery in public senior secondary schools in Wukari, Nigeria
Get PDFIntroduction: ICT has become a household name in all spheres of live. The roles playing by Information and Communication Technology in the field of education has been tremendous in today’s teaching and learning.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate teachers’ ICT skills and utilization of ICT materials for instructional delivery in public secondary schools in Wukari, Nigeria. Three research questions and three null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study.
Methodology: The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised 3,523 secondary school teachers in Wukari. A sample size of 360 teachers were selected from the entire population. The instrument for data collection was Teachers’ ICT Skills and Utilization of ICT Materials for Instructional Delivery Questionnaire (TICTSUICTMIDQ). The instrument was validated by experts from measurement and evaluation department. The reliability coefficient of 0.86 was derived using Cronbach alpha reliability statistics. Mean and standard Deviation were used to answer the research questions while independent t-test was used to test the research hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance.
Result: The findings of this study revealed that teachers’ ICT skills and access to ICT materials enhances instructional delivery in Wukari.
Conclusion: The study concluded that, to a very high extent teachers’ access to computer, ICT materials and its utilization enhance instructional delivery in Wukari.
Recommendation: The study recommended, that government should implement ICT training programs for teachers in Wukari to enhance their skills in utilizing digital tools effectively
Lecturers’ level of awareness of artificial intelligence as correlate of their digital competence at Federal University Wukari, Nigeria
Get PDFIntroduction: The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) presents both unprecedented opportunities and challenges for the education sector.
Purpose: This purpose of this paper is to investigate the level of awareness of AI among lecturers at Federal University Wukari, Nigeria, and explores its potential relationship with their digital competence.
Methodology: The study employed Correlational design approach, correlating lecturers’ level of awareness of AI and their digital competence. The population of the study comprised of 67 academic staff of Faculty of Education, Federal University, Wukari, the entire population was used because it was manageable. Artificial Intelligence Awareness Questionnaire (AIAQ) and Digital Competence Questionnaire (DCQ) were used for data collection with reliability indices of 0.93 and 0.87 respectively. The data collected were analyzed using Mean and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) statistical tools.
Result: The findings of this study revealed that there was moderate level of awareness of lecturers on AI, and also there was positive relationship between lecturers’ level of awareness of AI and their digital competence, among others.
Conclusion: The study found a positive correlation between lecturers' awareness of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and their digital competence. It highlighted the need for targeted training programs to improve lecturers' digital skills and the potential benefits for students. The findings suggest that addressing AI awareness can enhance teaching, learning, and student success.
Recommendation: The study recommended that school management should ensure organisation of training programmes on AI to increase AI literacy and equip the lecturers with the essential abilities to use AI effectively in their teaching activities.