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Vocabulary development and biliteracy in Yorùbá and English among young bilinguals
Get PDFIn Nigeria and other countries in West Africa, English, French, and Portuguese languages are acquired or learned and used alongside the indigenous languages for various communication purposes as applicable. Previous studies have noted that Yorùbá language does not have an equal usage as being critical for bilingual mastery attainment as the English language. This study examines literacy development patterns among typically developing Yorùbá-English bilingual children to further our understanding of oral and literacy proficiency. Based on qualitative methods, cross-sectional data were obtained. Oral and literacy data were acquired by interview, specialized wordlist, written texts, and pictorial objects. Children were purposively selected for a stratified assessment as representative of their literacy levels (3 aged 2-3, 4 aged 4-6, and 5 aged 7-10). All participants were ages 2 to 10 years and lived in Ilorin metropolis. Data were subjected to descriptive analysis. Based on experiments, for instance, if the stimulus are words, the results showed that the word frequencies in the two languages do not enjoy the same value outcome, English >> Yorùbá. Significant outcomes showed that literacy in English language is on the positive end of the spectrum while literacy in Yorùbá language is on the opposite end. Most of the children paid more attention to English tasks, hence performed above average. Using the different age groups and educational levels as a continuum, it was generally observed that literacy depends largely on a child’s cognitive alertness. The study concludes by linking the obvious gap in the initial observation to foundation lapses
Comparative analysis of phonological processes in English reading among Sindhi and English-speaking college learners
Get PDFThe research aimed to examine the phonological processes in English and assess the knowledge of phonological sounds among college students. The study utilized authentic newspaper paragraphs in everyday language from the Sindh region as the primary material. Data was collected from 30 young college participants who demonstrated proficiency in both English and Sindhi phonetics, with a specific focus on Received Pronunciation. The findings revealed substantial differences in accents between native speakers and those speaking English as a second language. It was observed that Sindhi English can be regarded as a distinct variety within the broader spectrum of Pakistani English. The study underscored the significant influence of one\u27s first language on their pronunciation of a second language. Native speakers were able to accurately produce sounds even when such sounds were absent in their first language
Predicting success of teacher candidates: Academic performance and licensure examination of BEED graduates from 2017 to 2019
Get PDFOne of the essential criteria a teacher is to meet before engaging in the teaching profession is passing a state examination. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines require passing the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) as a priority to meet local and global demands for quality instruction. This study\u27s main goal was to evaluate the 468 graduates of the Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED) academic program\u27s performance on the Licensure Test for Teachers over three years. Based on the findings, the elementary teacher education graduates from 2017 to 2019 have an average level of academic performance in general education courses and low performance in professional education courses. Regression analysis showed that there is a significant relationship between academic performance and LET results. The study concluded that the academic performance of the BEED graduates predicts a significant proportion of variability in their LET results. Consequently, it is suggested that the BEED graduates should practice their mastery of the general and professional education courses through religious attendance in LET review sessions and mock board examinations
Impact of motivation and gender on students’ academic achievement and interest in government: A study of some selected secondary schools in Enugu State
Get PDFEducation is a transformative tool for inculcating a relatively permanent change in behaviour, and every human behaviour is a product of motivation, either intrinsic or extrinsic, as motivation is the propelling force of action that results in achievement or underachievement. Academic achievement is an integer of the behavioural objective a subject teacher seeks to achieve in instruction. Consequently, this study ventured its inquiry on the impact of motivation and gender on students’ academic achievement and interest in government: a study of some selected secondary schools in Enugu State. Purposefully, the study investigated the difference in impact levels of motivation strategies and gender on the achievement and interest of students in government. It employed a quasi-experimental design and two sets of research instruments tagged Government Academic Achievement Tests Questionnaire (GAATQ) and Interest Inventory Scale on Government (IISG). Two hypotheses were developed to guide the study and were tested for significance at a 0.05 margin of error using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). It was found that gender is not the foremost pre-determinant of students’ achievement and interest in government. The study concluded that motivation and interest are the major determiners of students’ achievement in government and not gender. From the findings of the study, it was recommended that motivation strategies be robustly enforced in government instructional delivery. And that making government lessons interesting and interactive be prioritized through motivation since students perform better and achieve higher in the subjects they have more interest in than the one(s) they have less or no interest at all
Assessing the effects of COVID-19 stress on mental health among Kashmiri students
Get PDFThe COVID-19 epidemic has presented people with hitherto unheard-of difficulties, especially students who must balance the demands of their studies with the unpredictability and anxiety that come with the pandemic. The pandemic has made pupils\u27 already high levels of worry even worse because Kashmir has a history of political unrest and conflict. This paper presents an assessment of the effects of COVID-19 stress on the mental health of Kashmiri students. The study was conducted in the form of a survey, where data was collected from a sample of 200 students using a self-administered questionnaire. The results indicate that COVID-19 stress has significantly impacted the mental health of Kashmiri students, with a majority reporting increased levels of anxiety, depression, and stress. Factors such as financial instability, academic pressure, and social isolation were found to exacerbate these effects. The study concludes that there is a need for targeted interventions to mitigate the negative effects of COVID-19 stress on the mental health of Kashmiri students, with a focus on addressing the specific challenges faced by this population. The results of this study will be helpful in understanding how students\u27 mental health was affected by the Covid-19 outbreak in Kashmir and will guide the creation of effective interventions to promote their welfare
E-culture, contemporary theatre for development practice and intersection performance technique option: Radical mediamorphorsis for effective development communication
Get PDFTfD is the acronym for Theatre for Development – a development practice that utilises performance as a participatory tool in awakening the consciousness of the disadvantaged in the society for real action in finding solution to their problems. The importance of TfD, therefore, as a vital Development Communication tool cannot be overemphasised. However, the demands of contemporary TfD practice in an era of electronic culture inundated with varying degrees of challenges ranging from constraints in time and distance, inadequate availability of human resources and production facilities among other socio-economic and technological challenges now transcend solo stage performances alone. Although the stage has incontrovertibly remained the ‘mother’ performance medium as evidently appropriated in TfD; change and transformation of the society has, however, necessitated the expedient digitilisation and aligning of TfD communication with the electronic media for the animator, facilitator, and practitioner to interact at a larger scale to be able to make meaningful impact through the process of mass communication. The discourse is an attempt at reinforcing the evolution of Intersection Performance TfD Theory – Intersection Performance Technique [IPT] – birthed to offer a new performance approach in TfD practice aimed at a more effective realisation of performance objectives, to make it relevant to the realities of our time. IPT, therefore, is a radicalising development communication approach which emphasises a set of techniques that utilise potentials of other genres and media apart from the stage to put the animators\u27 message across. This technique which utilises modern technology facilities is designed to enhance TfD performances in order to effectively bring issues in performance and development communication contexts to the clarity of participating audiences; as well as facilitate the realisation of the overall goals of TfD initiatives, as a problem solving enterprise
Case study on stock investment on AMD Inc against the NASDAQ market return and CAPM return model benchmark
Get PDFA case study of AMD\u27s stock performance relative to market indices and the capital asset pricing model (CAPM) was the primary focus of this research. Investors\u27 attention has been drawn by AMD\u27s strong stock performance, which has earned the business recognition as a fast-growing leader in the technology sector. The purpose of this research was to compare and contrast the stock return of AMD (AMD) to that of the market benchmark, which was derived from the performance of the NASDAQ market index, and the expected return of the stock of AMD, using the CAPM estimation model. Based on what was learned in the first place, assumptions were made about AMD stock\u27s performance in relation to the NASQAD market and the expected return from CAPM. The researchers behind the quantitative study recommended a comparative analysis to provide a comparison of the return using the actual investment return for AMD stock against the NASDAQ market index as well as the CAPM computation for the stock. The evidence showed that AMD stock return has a very strong positive association with the NASDAQ market return and CAPM projected return, consistent with the conclusions and findings based on the literature research. AMD\u27s stock return also looks to be above average when compared to the return of the NASDAQ market and the projected return of the capital asset pricing model which suggested that the AMD stock performance had been achieving higher premium return against the market benchmark. The study suggested that the stock of AMD is referred to as a high-risk high-return stock investment
Youth exposure to and usage of illicit drugs as an imperative in security discourse in Nigeria: Media`s role in curbing the menace of drug
Get PDFTerrorism, armed robbery, ritual killings, and other sundry criminal acts have put Nigeria’s security under pressure. Insecurity is now a daily topic of discussion in all parts of the country. More disturbing is the fact that most perpetrators of criminal acts associated with insecurity are youth who abuse drugs. Yet, there seems to be a paucity of studies that probe some of the root causes of insecurity in Nigeria. This study, which relied on Social Learning Theory, measured the level of exposure youth have to illicit drugs via social media; established the relationship between illicit drugs consumption and crime/insecurity, and examined the role the media can play in curbing the consumption and/or use of illicit drugs. It used a quantitative research method. Three hundred twenty-two copies of a questionnaire were administered to students of Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Delta State, Nigeria selected through a simple sampling technique. Results showed some youth get to know about illicit drugs through social media. A correlation was also found between illicit drug consumption and insecurity. The media can help curb drug abuse by the youth through enlightenment campaigns, among others. The study concluded that the attainment of appreciable security in Nigeria may remain a mirage without adequately addressing the issue of drug abuse. Thus, it was recommended that the media should create more awareness about the negative implications of illicit drug use by the youth by pointing out the dangers associated with drug abuse
Assessing the comprehension of the students in Philippine fable short stories: Basis for an intervention program
Get PDFReading is particularly challenging because there are so many factors to consider. However, some studies show that there are ways to support readers in improving their reading abilities. This study tested students\u27 comprehension of short stories based on Philippine fables. Background knowledge, active reading skills, critical thinking, intense reading, reading background, story comprehension, the impact of short stories, and the use of short stories in language learning are all indications of reading comprehension. A quantitative, non-experimental Intervention Program was used in this investigation. For first- through fourth-year English education majors, researchers identify 402 respondents. There are 80 items total in the questionnaire, 10 for each indication. According to the results, Active reading and Reading background had the highest mean of 2 for reading comprehension. On the other hand, story comprehension scored the lowest mean of 6 for reading comprehension. According to the data, pupils struggle, especially with reading. Researchers developed an intervention program to gauge students\u27 reading comprehension (Action Plan on Reading Intervention for Struggling Students). This can assess their reading abilities and help them to be good readers.
The aesthetic analysis of idiomatic expressions in Amaụzari Igbo: A socio-cultural approach
Get PDFIdiomatic expressions are useful tools for communicating a great deal of meaning in different languages. The purpose and the objective of this study are to examine the aesthetic nature of idiomatic expressions and to illustrate how Igbo people use idiomatic expressions in discourses. This study takes a socio-cultural approach to how words in the language are used in oral expressions for entertainment and peaceful discussions that bind the Amaụzari people together. Amauzari is a town in Isiala Mbano local government area of Imo State, Nigeria. The study used a sample population of over hundred men and women for her data collection. The aesthetic characteristics of idiomatic expressions are exhibited and appreciated especially during cultural ceremonies that attract a lot of people to the villages in Amaụzari. Data for this study were collected from the primary source. We collected data through participant observations of discourse contexts. The study used over hundred men and women as the sample population for data collection. The Theoretical framework we adopted in the study is Linguistic relativity which is known as the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis. The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis shows that the meaning of utterances is from cultural conventions for how the words are used and interpreted. The study discovered that the appropriate use of idiomatic expression is a mark of pragmatic competence. In conclusion, the study shows that the characteristics of idiomatic expressions contribute to the peaceful existence of people according to their cultural backgrounds