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MATHEMATICS PROFICIENCY AS A PREDICTOR OF STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PHYSICS IN PORT HARCOURT LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF RIVERS STATE
No full textThis study investigated Mathematics proficiency as a predictor of students’ academic performance in Physics in Port Harcourt Local Government Area of Rivers State. The study was guided by two research questions and two hypotheses. Ex-post facto design was adopted for the study. Population of the study comprised of 5,090 Senior Secondary School Students in the 17 Government Secondary Schools in Port Harcourt Local Government of Rivers State. By simple random sampling, five (5) public educational schools located strategically in area of study were chosen for the study. A random sample of 30 students scores in Mathematics alongside Physics of SS III WAEC 2022/2023 academic session were selected from each of the five schools making a total sample size of 150 students. The instrument was a standardized examination provided by WAEC. The validity and reliability of the instrument were also supported by the standardized testing procedure. Mean, standard deviation and Pearson correlation were used to answer the research questions while the hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using regression analysis. Result after analysis revealed that there is a significant relationship between Mathematics proficiency and students\u27 accademic performance in Physics; Mathematics proficiency significantly and positively predicts students\u27 accademic performance in Physics. The study concluded that mathematics proficiency is a major predictor of students’ academic performance in physics. That is students who are good in carrying out logical mathematical reasoning will also be successful in Physics. Recommendations were made among others that Science students should put in significant effort to develop strong skills in areas that require abstract logical thinking and numerical calculations, as this can boost their overall academic performance. Schools focused on improving student performance in Physics and similar science subjects should prioritize enhancing the teaching and learning of mathematics. 
ASSESSMENT OF SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM IN CREATING AWARENESS ON THE EFFECTS OF GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE AMONG STUDENTS IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION, NIGERIA
No full textThe study is titled “Assessment of Social Studies Curriculum in Creating Awareness on the Effects of Global Climate Change among Students in Colleges of Education, Nigeria. The design of the study is survey research method. The population of this study comprises of all NCEII Social studies students numbering 3195. The sample size for this study was 343 determined through Research Advisors (2006) table for sample size determination. The data collection instrument was the structured questionnaire entitled “Social Studies Curriculum and Global Climate Change Questionnaire” (SOSCAGLOCC-Q). The instrument was duly validated by Supervisors and other experts and was pilot tested using 34 NCE II Social Studies from Niger State College of Education, Minna. The instrument was administered once and tested using Cronbach alpha. Consequently, the reliability coefficient of 0.906 was realised. The research question was analysed using arithmetic mean and standard deviation. One sample t-test was used to test the null hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. In the light of the foregoing, the study found that Social Studies instructional resources significantly contribute to students’ awareness of the effect of global climate change among students in Colleges of Education, Nigeria. The study recommends that to maximize this impact, it is recommended that Colleges of Education invest in adequate and varied instructional materials (e.g., textbooks, multimedia, and online resources) to facilitate deeper engagement with climate change topics. Instructors should also be trained in utilizing these resources effectively to create interactive and immersive learning experiences
DEARTH OF QUALITATIVE PRACTITIONERS IN CONDUCTING QUALITATIVE METHODS IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES: NEED FOR PARADIGM SHIFT
No full textIn Nigeria, universities have experienced a dearth of qualitative methods practitioners. The scarcity of these scholars is problematic when one considers the flourish nature of these experts in Europe, Americas and Asia. It is on this basis that the study seeks to explore the dearth of qualitative experts in Nigerian universities. To address why this ‘glitch’ happen in our university system, two research questions were posed. Qualitative method was adopted, interpretive paradigm was used to understand participants’ reasons of not adopting qualitative methods in their research. Focus group was applied and semi structure interview was adopted to gather the information for this study. Thematic analysis was used in the study. Findings indicated among others that the scarcity of qualitative researchers aside from being a new course in Nigerian university system, it is completely rigorous and robust in all its ramifications. In light the findings, it was recommended among others that students should be introduced to qualitative methods at the early stage of first-degree level just like we engages them in quantitative methods, by so doing, qualitative methods will gain prominent like its quantitative methods’ counterpart in Nigerian universities. 
EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMME ON STUDENTS\u27 EMPLOYABILITY IN AWKA SOUTH EDUCATION ZONE IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA
No full textThe study evaluated the impact of Teacher Education program on students\u27 employability in Awka south Education Zone, Anambra State. Three research questions guided the study while two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Descriptive research design was adopted. The population of the study comprised of 2,000 primary and secondary school teachers. The samples size consisted 150 secondary school teachers. Teacher Education programme Questionnaires (TEPSEQ) was used to collect data. The instrument was validated by two experts from department of educational foundations Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Aww. The reliability of (TEPSEQ) was determined using crombach alpha method. The reliability coefficient of 0.85 was obtained. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation for answering research questions and Chi-square for testing the hypotheses. The findings of the study revealed that Teacher Education background has positive impact on Students\u27 employability. Additionally, Teacher Education programme affects students’ career success including their capacity to find and keep a job in the competitive job market. The authors then suggested that government should promote relationship between teacher education programme managements and employers to better graduates of the programme for the workforce. 
PREDICTIVE POWER OF STUDY HABITS ON SECONDARY SCHOOL BIOLOGY STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND COUNSELLING IMPLICATIONS FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN TEACHER EDUCATION
No full textThe study determined the predictive power of study habits on secondary school students’ academic achievement in Biology with counselling implications for skill development in teacher education. The study adopted a correlation research design. The research work was conducted in Nnewi Education Zone of Anambra State, Nigeria. The research was guided by two research questions and two hypotheses. The population of the study comprised 2,927 senior secondary two (SS 2) Biology students from all the 49 public secondary schools in the zone. The sample size comprised 400 SS2 Biology students. The multi-stage sampling technique was employed to draw 16 public schools from the zone. Data were collected with the Study Habits Questionnaire (SHQ). The SS 2 students’ first term results in Biology for 2023/2024 session was used to assess their achievement scores in Biology. The SHQ was validated by three experts from Science Education Department and Educational Measurement and Evaluation Unit in the Department of Educational Foundations, both from the Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The reliability of the SHQ was determined using Cronbach alpha, with coefficient of 0.81 indicating satisfactory internal consistency. The collected data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26. Simple and multiple regression analyses were employed for analyses of data collected. Findings of the study revealed, among others, that study habits significantly predicted secondary school students\u27 academic achievement in Biology. However, study habits only significantly predicted the academic achievement of female students, but did not significantly predict the achievement of male students in Biology. The study concluded that study habits affect students’ achievement in Biology. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that group guidance should be organized in schools by professional counsellors in order to create awareness on how students can develop effective study habits which can lead to skill development in teacher education and good academic achievement in Biology
Leadership Rascality Among University Administrators: Implications on Work Climate in Nigerian Universities
No full textLeadership rascality among university administrators in Nigeria has become a pervasive issue with far-reaching implications for the quality of education and the overall work climate within these institutions. This study examined the phenomenon of leadership rascality among university administrators in Nigeria, exploring its root causes, prevalent forms, and its far-reaching implications on the work climate within higher institutions. Leadership rascality, in this context, refers to unethical, autocratic, self-serving, and abusive behaviors exhibited by university leaders that undermine institutional values and professional standards. Utilizing a qualitative approach, data were collected through interviews and document analysis from selected federal and state universities. The findings reveal that key causes of leadership rascality include political interference in appointments, lack of accountability mechanisms, and a culture of impunity. Common forms observed include favoritism, financial mismanagement, victimization of staff, suppression of dissent, and disregard for due process. These practices have led to a toxic work environment characterized by low staff morale, frequent industrial disputes, poor organizational trust, and declining institutional performance. The study concludes by recommending the enforcement of ethical leadership practices, transparent governance structures, and stronger regulatory oversight to restore integrity and improve the work climate in Nigerian universitie
FORENSIC AUDITING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING QUALITY OF QUOTED FIRMS IN THE NIGERIAN SERVICE SECTOR
No full text The study examined the effect of forensic auditing in improving the quality of financial reporting of service firms quoted on the Nigeria Exchange Group. The study was limited to seventeen (17) quoted service firms selected using purposive sampling technique. The data was sourced from the annual reports and accounts of the selected companies. Ordinary least square (OLS) regression was employed as the analysis tool to ascertain the effect of forensic auditing on the financial reporting quality of quoted service firm in Nigeria. The results showed that forensic auditing has no significant effect on accounting conservatism of quoted service firms in Nigeria (p-value =0.517). Forensic auditing has significant effect on earning management of quoted service firms in Nigeria (p-value = 0.001). Forensic auditing has significant effect on the accrual quality of quoted service firms in Nigeria (p-value = 0.009). In conclusion, the results of the study resonate with prior research emphasizing the positive contributions of forensic accounting to financial reporting quality. Given the non-significant impact on accounting conservatism, the study recommends continuous and targeted training programmes for forensic accountants in Nigeria to refine their skills and understanding of its application in diverse financial reporting contexts
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY DISCLOSURE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF LISTED INDUSTRIAL GOODS FIRMS IN NIGERIA
No full text This study ascertained the effect of social responsibility disclosure on sustainable development of listed industrial goods firms in Nigeria. Thirteen (13) listed industrial goods firms constituted the sample size of this study between 2011 and 2023. Ex-Post facto research design and content analysis were adopted while secondary data were extracted from the annual reports and accounts of the sampled firms and were analysed using E-Views 10.0 statistical software. The study employed inferential statistics using Pearson correlation and Binary Probit regression analysis. Three hypotheses were formulated and statistically tested at 5 per cent level of significance using regression analysis. Findings from the empirical analysis showed that that environmental social responsibility disclosure has a significant and positive effect on waste recycling (β1 = 1.787941; p-value = 0.0250<0.05); ethical social responsibility disclosure has a significant and positive effect on waste recycling (β2 = 0.458946; p-value = 0.0087<0.05); philanthropic social responsibility disclosure has a significant and positive effect on waste recycling (β3 = 6.902677; p-value = 0.0000<0.05). The study further concludes that the components of social responsibility disclosure considered in this study are important variables in influencing sustainable development of listed industrial goods firms in Nigeria. It was recommended inter alia that firms should be environmentally friendly to enable them gain competitive advantage, high liquidity and reduced environmental cost in the long run, thereby leading to a sustainable development