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PROFICIENCY OF ACADEMIC STAFF IN THE UTILIZATION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR TEACHING AND RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
No full textThe inability of many academic staff of the Nigerian universities in Anambra State to efficiently and effectively utilize most of the digital technologies in teaching and research development for attainment of educational goals and objectives, was the main essence for this study. The study however examined the proficiency of academic staff in utilization of digital technologies for teaching and research development in the Nigerian universities. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses formulated for the study. The study employed the descriptive survey research design. Population of the study comprised 2,397 academic staff of two universities in Anambra State; that is, 1,867 and 530 academic staff from Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) and Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) respectively. Sample size of this study constituted a total of 479 academic staff selected at 20% using the stratified random sampling technique. A 24-item questionnaire titled: “Proficiency of Academic Staff in Utilization of Digital Technologies in Teaching and Research Development Questionnaire (PASUDTTRDQ)” was used for data collection. Validity of the questionnaire was determined by three experts. The coefficient value obtained for reliability is 0.86; while the hypotheses were tested using t-test statistics at an alpha level of 0.05 significance. The finding included among others that academic staff were not proficient in utilization of digital technologies for teaching and research development in the Nigerian universities in Anambra State. As such no significant differences in their mean score ratings on the extent of academic staff proficiency in utilization of digital technologies for teaching and research development in the Nigerian universities in Anambra State. The study recommended among others that the various governments (Federal & State) should support the university through adequate funding which will enhance sufficient provision of these digital technologies for improving academic staff proficiency in utilizing them for teaching and learning in the universities in Anambra State. Also, constant training and retraining programmes on the use of digital technologies in the universities should be sponsored by the university management, National Universities Commission (NUC) and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to improve academic staff proficiency in utilizing these digital technologies for teaching and learning in the universities in Anambra Stat
INFLUENCE OF FAMILY VARIABLES ON IN-SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS\u27 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS IN SECONDARY SCHOOL IN PORT HARCOURT LGA OF RIVERS STATE
No full textThe study investigated the influence of family variables on in-school adolescents\u27 academic achievement in mathematics in secondary schools in Port Harcourt LGA of Rivers State. Three research questions were answered while three hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted an ex-post facto research design. The population of the study was 6,500 SS II students from 15 secondary schools in Port Harcourt LGA of Rivers State. The sample size of the study was 200 SS II students drawn using simple random sampling technique. A self-designed instrument titled Students Mathematics Test (SMT) was used for data collection. The SMT was content validated through table of specification as well as the help of classroom Mathematics teacher. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while t-test and ANOVA were used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed that parental educational status is not a significant determinant of students’ academic achievement in mathematics while their occupational level and marital status are significant determinants of in-school adolescents\u27 academic achievement in mathematics in secondary school in Port Harcourt LGA of Rivers State. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended among other that parents with lower educational status should step up on their level of engagement and support towards in-school adolescents’ achievement in Mathematics in secondary schools in Port Harcourt LGA
CHALLENGES OF GOOD GOVERNANCE AND SCHOOL SECURITY: EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AS THE RESCUE
No full textThis study provided insights into the concept of education-educational management good governance and school security in secondary schools including the challenges associated with good governance and school security etc. The paper discussed the three basic component of educational management such as planning, implementation and controlling and application to check challenges of good governance and school security. Highlighted along with challenges to school security. The paper concluded that educational management is a powerful tool that can be deployed to bring about good governance in our school system and our nation at large. Moreover, educational management can further be applied to improve the security situation in our schools. It was recommended that school principals should deploy all the available educational management strategies to ensure good governance and effective school security for the overall growth and development of our educational system
ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF IN-SERVICE TRAINING POLICY FOR TEACHERS IN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA.
No full textThis study assessed the implementation of in-service training policy for teachers in Delta State secondary schools and basic education in line with the laid down criteria. One research question and one null hypothesis guided the study. Documentary analysis research design was adopted in the study. The population for the study comprised 8 documents containing the details of teachers who applied and benefited from the in-service training policy in the state Post-Primary Education Board (PPEB) and Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). Adopting the census sampling, the entire population was used for the study. The documents for data analysis were from the office of the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Delta State. These documents contained data on in-service training policy in Delta State. The documents were used to ascertain the implementation of in-service training policy for teachers in Delta State secondary schools and basic education in line with the laid down criteria. Data were analysed using frequencies and percentages to answer the research question while chi- square ( 2) statistic was used to test the null hypothesis. Findings of the study indicated that from 2019 to 2023, in-service training policy implementers did not adhere strictly to the laid down criteria. Hence, some teachers in Delta state public schools benefited from in-service training policy when they did not fulfil all the laid down criteria. Based on data from PPEB and SUBEB, it was also found out that the frequency with which in-service training policy implementers complied with the laid down criteria is greater in PPEB than in SUBEB. It was recommended among other things that Delta state ministry of Education sets-up special monitoring team which would comprise her staff to ensure strict compliance to the laid down criteria in the implementation of in-service training policy. This could lead to the success of the implementation of this policy in Delta State Secondary Schools and basic education
SELF-EFFICACY AS A PREDICTOR OF TEACHERS’ JOB SATISFACTION IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EDO STATE
No full textThe study investigated self-efficacy as a predictor of teachers’ job satisfaction in public secondary schools in Edo State. Three research questions guided the study and three null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Correlation research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised 2,746 teachers made up of 1,038 males and 1,708 females in the 670 public secondary schools in Edo State. A sample size of 824 teachers (311 males and 513 females) was drawn for the study using multistage sampling procedure. Two sets of instruments titled “Teachers’ Efficacy Scale (TES)’’ and ‘’Teachers’ Job Satisfaction Scale (TJSS)’’ were used for data collection. The instruments were validated by three experts, two from the Department of Educational Management and Policy, and one from the Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Cronbach alpha was used to determine reliability of the instruments which yielded reliability coefficients of 0.81 and 0.80 for TES and TJSSII respectively. The researcher together with four research assistants collected data for the study using the direct approach method and 98% return was recorded. Simple regression was used to answer the research questions and test hypotheses. The findings of the study revealed among others that self-efficacy is a strong predictor of teachers’ job satisfaction in public secondary schools in Edo State. Further results indicated that self-efficacy is a significant predictor of male and female teachers’ job satisfaction in public secondary schools in Edo State. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that Post Primary Education Board should occasionally organize training programmes for teachers to enable them improve their self-efficacy to enhance their job satisfaction
PRINCIPALS’ ETHICAL LEADERSHIP PRACTICES AS CORRELATE OF TEACHERS’ JOB PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE
No full textThe study investigated principals’ ethical leadership practices as correlate of teachers’ job performance in public secondary schools in Anambra State. The study was guided by three research questions and three null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 alpha level. Correlational research design was adopted for this study. The population of the study comprised 7,027 teachers in 267 public secondary schools in Anambra State. Multistage sampling procedure was used to draw 786 teachers for the study. Two sets of instruments titled Principals’ Ethical Leadership Practices Questionnaire (PELPQ) and Teachers’ Job Performance Questionnaire (TJPQ) were used for data collection. The instruments were face validated by three experts of which two were from the Department of Educational Management and Policy, and one in Measurement and Evaluation Unit in the Department of Educational Foundations, all from the Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Cronbach alpha method was used for a test of internal consistencies of the instruments which yielded overall coefficient value of 0.80 and 0.79 for PELPQ and TJPQ respectively. The instruments were administered by the researcher and three research assistants and 97% return rate was recorded. Data collected were analyzed using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient to answer the research questions and test of correlation to test hypotheses. The findings of the study revealed among others that ethical guidance and orientation practices have strong and significant relationships with teachers’ job performance in public secondary schools in Anambra State. It was also found that there is moderate correlation between principals’ ethical power sharing practices and teachers’ job performance in secondary schools in Anambra State. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that principals should organize periodic meetings, constitute committee and delegate authority to members of staff as means of fostering ethical power sharing practices that can contribute to increase in job performance of teachers
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES APPLIED BY PRINCIPALS FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BENUE STATE
No full textThe study compared teamwork and communication strategies applied by principals for quality assurance in public and private secondary schools in Benue State. Two research questions guided the study and five hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population of the study consisted of 13,559 respondents (3,878 teachers in public and 9,681 teachers in private) secondary schools in Benue State, Nigeria. The sample size for this study consisted of 688 respondents (204 teachers of public and 484 teachers of private) secondary schools using drawn using proportionate stratified sampling technique. A researcher-developed questionnaire titled ‘‘Teamwork and Communication Strategies Applied by Principals for Quality Assurance Questionnaire (TCSPQAQ)’’ were used for data collection. The instrument was validated by three experts who were lecturers from the Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Using Cronbach alpha for test of internal consistency, the co-efficient for Clusters I-V of instrument were, 0.77 and 0.82 respectively and overall coefficient was 0.80. The researcher together with five research assistants collected data for the study using the direct approach method and 98% return was recorded. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions, while t-test was used to test the null hypotheses. The results of the study showed among others that the teamwork and communication strategies applied by principals for quality assurance are similar in public and private secondary schools in Benue State. It was also found that there is no significant difference in the mean ratings of public and private secondary school teachers on the teamwork and communication strategies applied by their principals for quality assurance in Benue State. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that principals of public and private schools should be provided opportunity to attend annual seminar acquire more skills and knowledge needed to improve their communication strategies
Crisis Management in School Administration: Strategies for Effective School Planning
No full textCrisis management is a crucial aspect of school administration, as unforeseen disruptions can significantly impact educational institutions. Effective crisis management ensures continuity of operations, safety of students and staff, and preservation of institutional integrity. This paper explores strategies for effective crisis management in school administration, emphasizing the importance of preparedness, communication, and collaboration. By implementing structured crisis plans, training staff, and fostering community partnerships, school leaders can better anticipate, mitigate, and recover from crises. This study also highlights the importance of post-crisis evaluation and the role of leadership in navigating educational challenges
Relationship between Teachers’ Role Culture and their Perceived Task Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Akwa Ibom State.
No full textThe study investigated the relationship between teachers’ role culture and their perceived task performance in public secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State. one research question and one hypothesis guided the study. The study adopted a correlational research design. The population of the study was made of 8010 secondary school teachers in all the 270 public secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State. The sample size was 200 teachers sampled through simple random sampling technique. Two instruments titled: Rolel Culture Questionnaire (RCQ) and Teachers Task Performance Questionnaire (TTPQ) were used for data collection in this study with a total of 28 items. The instruments were validated by three experts, two in Educational Management and Policy and one in Department of Educational Foundations (Measurement and Evaluation Unit) all in the Faculty of Education, from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Cronbach alpha was used to determine the internal consistency of the instruments of which 0.75 for RCQ and 0.92 for TTPQ were obtained as reliability coefficients. Data were analyzed using Pearson product moment correlation coefficient in answering the research question. The hypothesis was tested at .05 level of significance. Findings revealed that there is low positive relationship existing between the teachers’ role culture and their perceived task performance in public secondary schools in Akwai-Ibom State. Accordingly, it was recommended among others that government should provide teachers with clear role expectations and responsibilities to enhance their understanding of their role and improve task performanc
Methanol leaf extract of Cusonea aborea Hochst (Araliaceae) possesses anticonvulsant activity in laboratory animals
No full textCusonea aborea is used in the treatment of both infectious and non-infectious diseases. The objective of this study was to investigate the anticonvulsant activity of methanol leaf extract of the plant in experimental animals. Phytochemical screening and acute toxicity studies were conducted. The anticonvulsant activity of the extract at doses of 75, 150, 300 and 600 mg/kg was evaluated in chicks (using maximal electroshock test) and mice (using pentylenetetrazole, 4-aminopyridine, strychnine, picrotoxin and isoniazid-induced) seizures models. Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, cardiac glycosides, saponins, tannins, streroids, anthraquinones and triterpines. Intraperitoneal median lethal dose was estimated to be 2000 and 3800 mg/kg in mice and chicks respectively. The extract offered 40 % protection at 150, 300 and 600 mg/kg against maximal electroshock test. Protection of 50 and 33.33 % was offered at 75 and 150 mg/kg respectively against pentylenetetrazole-induced seizures. At 300 mg/kg, the extract confered 66.67 % protection and significantly (p<0.05) increased the onet of seizures in 4-aminopyridine test. Protection of 83.33 % and significant increase (p<0.05) in the onset of seizure was seen at 300 mg/kg in strychnine-induced seizures. There was significant (p<0.05) increase in the onset of seizures at 300 mg/kg against picritoxin-induced seizures. No protection was offered by the extract against isoniazid-induced seizures at all of the tested doses. The findings revealed that the methanol leaf extract of Cusonea aborea possesses anticonvulsant activity and this may provide scientific basis for the use of the plant in the treatment of epilepsy