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The Need for a More Robust Education Studies: The Impact of Mediation and Moderation Variables for Deeper Insights
Get PDFIncorporating mediation and moderation variables into education studies has theoretical and empirical ramifications that this study intends to investigate. A foundation for comprehending the intricate links and mechanisms influencing educational outcomes is offered by this research. To determine the essential ideas and elements associated with mediation and moderation, a comprehensive analysis of pertinent literature and research studies in the field of education was carried out. A thorough model that demonstrates how mediation and moderation variables can be incorporated into education studies was created based on this investigation. In elucidating the links between diverse educational characteristics, the research emphasises the importance of mediation and moderation. It illustrates how some variables influence the relationship between independent and dependent variables by acting as mediators, and how other variables influence the degree or direction of these associations by acting as moderators. A more comprehensive understanding of the underlying mechanisms and contextual factors influencing educational outcomes is provided by the inclusion of mediation and moderation variables in education studies. Through the integration of various variables into an all-encompassing model, scholars can acquire a more profound understanding of the intricate dynamics involved in educational processes and results. Policymakers and educators should consider the practical ramifications of implementing the suggested model. By focusing on these aspects, policies and interventions can be created that will improve teaching methods and raise student achievement.
Keywords: Mediation, moderation, education studies, Methodological challenges, Measurement limitations, Statistical techniques
Nigeria Social Studies Teachers’ Perceived Competence and Impact of Environmental Education
Get PDFThis study investigated teachers’ areas of competence and perceived impact of Environmental Education (EE) in Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was administered on four hundred and eleven (411) teachers from thirty selected secondary schools’ teachers selected across five local government areas in Ogun State, Nigeria were administered with a structured questionnaire. The results showed that teachers were not competent in the five areas of competency examined and were not well prepared for teaching Environmental Education (EE) during their training. Furthermore, majority of teachers believed that EE would impact positively on the students. Nevertheless, teachers’ competence and perceived impact of EE did not significantly differ based on gender or the class taught. However, teachers of senior and junior classes had very different perceptions of the impact of EE. ANOVA test showed that significant difference was found in teachers’ area of competence and perceived impact of EE based on their school location, and education qualifications. The results also revealed weak relationship between area of competence and perceived impact of EE.
Keywords: Social studies, Competence, impact, environmental education, Nigeri
Editorial
Get PDFThis issue of NIU Journal of Educational Research touches on Music Education, Environmental Education, Health Security Education, Technological Education in Curriculum Management, as well as Agricultural Education.
One of the papers, in this issue, argues that music education cannot be achieved unless there are enough professionally trained, efficient, committed, and effective teachers. It is necessary to lay much emphasis on the training of music education teachers, products of which will be responsible for the implementation of the aims and objectives of music education programs in the pre-primary, primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
Another paper also reveals that the educational system is witnessing digital transformation driven by technological advancement which seems promising. To keep pace with this novel phenomenon and benefit from the usage, management education needs to equip teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to leverage this technological advancement through its integration in curriculum. This paper therefore examines the technology to be deployed to the classroom for effective management of students, its benefits, potential approaches and considerations for successful implementation.
On the whole, this issue of NIU Journal of Educational Research features many empirical and theoretical based articles which can be of great benefit to every reader
Peace and Conflict Impact Assessment of Development Intervention on Conflict Dynamics in Gbaramatu Kingdom
Get PDFInfrastructural deficit accentuates the narratives on conflict and development trap in communities of Nigeria’s Niger Delta Region. Development intervention is a widespread strategy to address intractable conflicts in the region. This article examines peace and conflict impact assessment of development initiatives by Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission on conflict dynamics in Gbaramatu Kingdom. The article adopted both survey and case study designs, using development projects in Okerenkoko and Oporoza communities. Empirically, indicators were carefully formulated to measure impact of development intervention and shed light on conflict dynamics against the backdrop of delta-wide analysis. The underpinning assumption was that development projects have heightened tension in Gbaramatu communities, the seat of militant resistance to the Nigerian government. This assumption was tested by an analysis of conflict indicators and lived experiences. Empirical evidence seems to affirm that this does not hold true in Gbaramatu communities that are yearning for rapid infrastructure development.
Keywords: Peace and conflict impact assessment, conflict dynamics, project partner, development intervention, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission
Sales Promotion and Pricing Strategy in Nigerian Telecommunications Companies
Get PDFThe study examines the sales promotion and pricing strategies employed by MTN and Globacom, two prominent telecommunication companies in Nigeria. A quantitative research design was exploited for this study. The research population consists of the estimated 226.84 million subscribers, as reported by the Nigerian Communications Commission in 2023. A sample size of 384 respondents was selected using purposive and quota sampling techniques. The instrument underwent validation, and the reliability test conducted through Cronbach’s alpha yielded a coefficient of 0.964, indicating high reliability. Descriptive and inferential statistics were utilized to analyze the data. The descriptive analysis was bar chart while the analysis of variance (ANOVA) was employed to examine the significant association between the dependent variable and the independent variables. The statistical tool employed was SPSS version 20.0. The study’s results displayed the relationship between sales promotion and pricing strategies employed by MTN and Globacom telecommunication companies in Nigeria. These findings indicate a notable correlation between these vital components of business activities. Thus, the study suggests that MTN and Globacom should enrich their sales promotion strategies. It was recommended that regular valuateons guarantee the alignment with long-term goals, customer preferences, and current market trends.
Keywords: Sales, Promotion, Pricing Strategy and Telecommunicatio
Request as a Speech Act: A Study of the Features of the Spoken Nigeria English
Get PDFThis study examines Request expressions as speech acts in Spoken Nigerian English. Subjects for this study were drawn from the University of Port Harcourt. Data for this study were collected from two different speech interactions, namely: face-to-face conversations (FTFC), telephone conversations (TC). The researcher made use of a mini-tape recorder and note-taking method for data collection. Here, Corpus of conversations were selected using purposive sampling method and surreptitiously recorded at strategic points. This enabled the researcher to collect the Corpus in its original form. The Corpus for this study was collected at different points where the students meet: lecture halls, hostels, canteens, relaxation centres among others. From the data collected through a purposive sampling method, request expressions were isolated and used for the analysis. The framework for the analysis of this study is provided by the speech Act theory. Frequency of the distribution between the male and female subjects, were calculated using the mean statistical method and subsequently represented in bar charts. This study found out that beyond the main function of request, it also performs an array of other functions. Data have also revealed that the multilingual situation in Nigeria has affected the choices of language use, resulting in features such as code-mixing, slangs, Nigerian English-based pidgin, among others. This study has specifically shown that apart from the usual function of request, it also performs an array of other functions. Therefore, this study concludes that with regard to the selected speech act, the co-existence of English with other indigenous languages has given rise to linguistic patterns and forms, identifying Nigerian English as a distinct variety of the world Englishes.
Keywords: Request Expressions, Speech Acts, Nigerian English, Gender Difference
'Choreoclecy': Beyond the Borders of Choreography
Get PDFThe framework upon which the structure, form, contents and chronological sequencing of dance hinges has always been considered to be choreography for as long as it fulfils the requirement of being consciously and purposely done. However, since there are two sides to dance especially in Africa; the secular (that which warrants consciousness to do) and the sacred (especially the trance inducing ones - that abhors being consciously done), the term ‘choreography’ has often been inadequate to capture the science of creation of such latter kind of dance. This is why this paper is concerned with examining the extent to which the term can really fare where it concerns esoterically inclined African worship dances with propensity for trance. To atone for this noticeable gap, this paper has adopted being descriptively analytical in its approach to navigating the strength and weaknesses associated with the term choreography in dance composition situations. The paper goes beyond pointing out the gap to making frantic efforts to solving it by introducing the term ‘Choreoclecy', being; that which converges both the sacred and secular motifs, movements, actions, patterns, designs and forms with the ontological and worldviews of a people in evolving as well as inducing dances for worship irrespective of the depth of consciousness that is required. This term is articulated through the basic principles and formulae that are required to aid easy dissection and analysis of the inherent compositional structures in most worship dances.
Keywords: Choreography, Choreoclecy, trance, worship, danc
Urban Flood Risk Impact on Road Accessibility and Socioeconomic Life in Egor Geographical Area of Edo State, Nigeria
Get PDFRoad accessibility as well as the height of socioeconomic activities can be predicated by many factors. However, in many urban areas of developing countries, road flooding has become a concern to both movement and socioeconomic activities. Hence, this study was conducted to examine the impact of flooding on road accessibility and socioeconomic life in Egor Geographical Area of Edo State, Nigeria. The study adopted the case study survey, with nine zones of intense flooding purposely selected for the investigation. Thereafter, forty-two copies of a semi-structured questionnaire were administered in seven streets in each zone. In addition, field observation was conducted to supplement data from the questionnaire. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, while analysis of variance (ANOVA) test was used to compare the level of flooding among the identified zones. The result showed that major cause of flooding in the area was lack of adequate channelization of flood waters in many roads, especially among the local feeder roads. It was also found that, the few drainage facilities of the major arterial and collector roads were silted with flood debris and mud sands washed off from the untarred local roads. With respect to severity of flooding, while field observation showed that flood menace was a familiar thing around streets in the study area, the level of severity however, was found to be statistically different among the zones. Damage to road infrastructure, restriction of movement, high cost of transportation, displacement of people, insecurity and loss of property were among the socioeconomic consequences of flooding in the study area. The study recommended that government intervention measure to road flooding in the area should be holistic rather than the disjointed incrementalist approach often adopted.
Keywords: Accessibility; Egor; Flooding; Life, Road; Socioeconomi
Communication and Married Couples in Lagos Metropolis
Get PDFThe study examined the role of communication among married couples in Lagos Metropolis. Primary data were obtained through structured questionnaire administered to 250 married couples in Lagos State, Nigeria. Data were analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, mean, standard deviation and Pearson Product Moment Correlation. The mean time married couples sample communicated on daily basis was 2 times with 32.5% indicated that they communicate between 1-2 times per day. Respondent knew that communication is the key to a successful marriage ( =3.61). The major factors responsible for lack of effective communications among married couples in Lagos state were; sexual dissatisfaction ( =3.72), and finance status ( =3.64) and single word responses ( =3.69). PPMC analysis revealed a significant relationship (p˂0.01) between level of educational(r=0.124), religiosity (r=0.117), level of income (r=-0.093) of the respondents’ and the frequency of communication. The study concluded that respondents’ level of education, religiosity and level of income had influence on effective communications among married couples. The study therefore recommended that religious institutions should provide adequate materials and seminars for couples in order to increase effective communication between couples.
Keywords: Communication, Couple, Lagos, Marriage, Relationship, Rol
Editorial
Get PDFThis issue of NIU Journal of Social Sciences focuses on Development Administration, Social Philosophy, Educational Management as well as Political Economic Relations.
The first part of the Journal addresses issues in Development Administration such as Crime fighting, Economic Repositioning, Nation Building, Service Delivery, Social Development, Resource Control and so on. It is argued in one of the papers that fall in revenue during Covid 19 lockdown has negatively affected the education sector in Nigeria. As the solutions to the challenges educational fundind during COVID-19, the paper recommends among others for the provision of infrastructure for learning, keeping students safe online, improved educational funding and reduction in taxes to educational institutions by government.
Section two explores issues in Political Economic Relations such as Multilateral Diplomacy, Religion, Contemporary Security Debacle in West Africa and the Political Economy of Colonial Administration in Africa. In assessing and exploring Nigeria’s multilateral diplomacy, one of the papers in this section uses latent content analysis to mine data from existing documents, journal articles, newspapers, and policy papers to dissect the process of multilateralism in Nigeria’s foreign policy and concluded that Nigeria’s multilateral diplomacy is one of the most complex not only in Africa but also in the global south.
In the Section on Educational Management, one of the papers argues that the value of education is underlined by the fact that each society establishes an educational sytstem designed to serve its present and future needs. Education serves as an instrument for stability, change and renewal. Thus, the transmission of knowledge, skills and values is basic and information dissemination has been the key to achieving these laudable goals.
Papers in the last section are on Social Psychology. Using Lagos State in Nigeria as a case study, one of the papers in these sections reveals that one of the major challenges confronting mediation and administration of criminal justice in cases of spousal battery are underreporting and under prosecution associated with a myriad of problems accounting for adjournment and withdrawal of cases in court. Following this, the study recommends that society should exhibit zero tolerance to spousal battery. Law enforcement agencies like the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Court, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the media should champion the promotion of public sensitization and awareness of the laws prohibiting the crime, encourage victims to speak out, report the crime to appropriate authorities and assist victims to press for legal charges in court. Government should also show more commitment in decongesting the Domestic Violent Court and Citizen’s Mediation Centre of civil cases like spousal battery and the provision of free treatment, as well as counseling and rehabilitation, to victims.
In all, this edition of NIU Journal of Social Sciences features many interesting research papers. Some of these papers are empirical in nature while others have theoretical base. Each of them focuses on one specific social and management problem or the other; trying to proffer solutions to them. Readers are therefore advised to make proper use of the ideas presented by the various authors