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ACCREDITATION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE NEXUS IN HIGHER EDUCATION PRODUCTION FUNCTION IN NIGERIA
Get PDFThe whole essence of higher education is to produce middle or higher level manpower for the ever-growing and dynamic industries. If the foregoing statement is true, then there is a need for the manpower produced by these higher institutions to be of quality. Thus, two concepts come to play in recent times which are accreditation and quality assurance. Accreditation and Quality Assurance has established itself as the leading information and discussion forum for all aspects relevant to the quality of higher education. Accreditation procedures are required for universities and their degree programmes, for the introduction of new degree programmes at universities, and for the establishment of new universities, while quality assurance help universities achieve their goals. This paper thus discussed the concept of accreditation, quality assurance, accreditations, and their nexus within the context of higher education. It was concluded in this paper that accreditation is a tool of external quality assurance which is part of the quality assurance system in higher education. Thus, this paper suggested that there should be synergy between accreditation toolkits and other related activities, and quality assurance toolkits, among others for standardization and uniformity of the higher education syste
THE PERCEPTION OF STUDENTS ON THE USE OF MOBILE LEARNING IN GENERAL NIGERIAN STUDIES IN LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY
Get PDFThis paper was designed to find out the perception of students on the use of mobile learning in General Nigerian Studies in Lagos State University. Mobile learning is learning delivered or supported solely or mainly by handheld or mobile technologies. Mobile learning is primarily delivered over the wireless network which can adapt quickly to meet changing learning needs The GNS program of the Lagos State University is under the program termed “General Studies Programme (GSP)” by the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) and all courses under this program are taken by all university students in Nigeria. The purpose of these General Studies Courses is to get the student acquainted with other general subjects of importance outside the scope or field of study of the student’s department or faculty with the aim of getting students acquainted with subjects of study deemed generally important by the existing educational bodies. A simple random sampling technique was adopted to selected respondents. A total of 250 questionnaires were sampled and all questionnaires collected were valid. This stud was a quantitative research and an inferential statistic was used to test the hypotheses. Two Hypotheses’ were raised and tested at a level of significance of 0.05 using a chi-square test. Statistical package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20.0 for windows was used. The results indicated that there was no significant difference between male and female students’ attitude toward the use of Mobile Learning Technology in GNS. It was also revealed there was significant difference between male and female students on the amount of time they spend on the internet. A conclusion was drawn and it was recommended that Awareness should be created by the University to eliminate any cultural, religious or societal perception that may hinder students having equal opportunities to utilize mobile learning platforms, Provisions should be made by the government, school managements, private organization or citizen for public internet facilities in the University campuses to ensure that there are equal opportunities for students in regards to the time they choose to spend on the internet
ORGANISATIONAL COMMUNICATION STYLES AND TEACHERS’ PRODUCTIVITY IN PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA
Get PDFEveryone has different ways of interacting with others in an organization and this understanding of interaction is germane to organizational success. This study examined organizational communication styles and teachers’ productivity in private secondary schools in Ibadan Southwest Local Government Area of Oyo State. It addressed the concept of communication, elements of communication, principals’ communication strategies/ styles such as open communication style, inclusive communication style, aggressive communication style and assertive communication, principals’ communication strategies in relation with teachers’ productivity. It also pointed at the implications of poor communication to the educational system. Suggestions were made that there is need for connectivity between principal and staff in the school system, need for internet facilities in the schools for students and teachers. Need to promote effective teaching and learning process in the schools and need for the principals and the staff to improve their communication skills, school administrators should embrace good style of communication. There should be a dialogue between the superior and subordinates for decision making, provision of professional training/workshops on communication style for teachers to boost their skills on communication in the classroom
EFFECT OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ CONFLICT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES ON ACADEMIC STAFF JOB PERFORMANCE IN STATE’S TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS, ADAMAWA STATE - NIGERIA
Get PDFThis study examined the effect of school administrators’ conflict management strategies on academic staff job performance in state owned tertiary institutions in Adamawa state. The purpose of the study was achieved using descriptive survey research design with population of 1,301 consisting of 1,237 academic and 64 management staff. The research questions and hypotheses was answered and tested using descriptive mean and standard deviation statistics and z-test respectively. The study revealed that violation of school rules, breakdown in communication, failure to provide basic instructional materials are the major causes of conflict in Adamawa State owned tertiary institutions among others and to resolve such crisis school administrators often use collective bargaining, silence and give and take strategies. The study revealed no significant difference in the mean opinion of the respondents on the causes of conflict, conflict managing strategies and conflict have no significant effect on the academic staff job performance in Adamawa State owned tertiary institutions. Based on these findings, the study recommended that the states’ tertiary institutions should adopt adequate conflict resolution strategies capable of resolving grievances that can trigger employees not to give their best in the work process and they should organize workshops and seminars for their staff on collaborative working relationship
DIFFERENT DEANS, DIFFERENT STROKES: THE EXPERIENCE OF A FACULTY OFFICER
Get PDFThe academic and administrative cultures are vastly different and are just like two alternative philosophical splits that are irreconcilable: negotiation of contested terrain or turf strained environment and a real potential for friction between faculty and administrator. This is evident in the kind of treatment given to the Faculty Officer, who is the representative in the Faculty. These poor treatments can be in different forms of resentment or suspicion of administrators and find them to be overbearing and overpowering, placating by either party as a way of indulging the other’s whims, denying administrator the benefits of office, withholding or misusing of information or displaying defensive reactions, divisiveness, display of resistance of administrative control, inattentiveness to institutional issues, resist acknowledgement of administrative authority, react defensively to administrator’s suggestions, cede ground grudgingly, anger and frustration about perceived lack of consultation to mention but a few. In building a solid relationship, perceptions are important because they offer a starting point for collaboration and joint effort. The role of the Faculty Officer was investigated in the course of the work. The experiences of working with four tenure Deans as a way of proffering solutions to these negative perceptions that can foster an attitude that permeates through decision making in institutions of higher learning
USE OF INTERNET SEARCH ENGINES BY LECTURERS AND INSTRUCTORS (ACADEMICS) IN OYO STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, LANLATE
No full textThis Study examined use of Internet Search Engines (ISEs) by academics in Oyo State College of Education, Lanlate. Objectives included: extent of use, which ISEs, relevance, subject areas and search for local information. Survey design was employed, study population was 131, 105 (Female 19(18.1%) and male 86(81.9%) respondents were purposively selected, interviewed and returned questionnaire titled “UISE 1&2”. Collected data were analysed using tables, frequency and percentages. The study revealed that academics used e-mail, ISEs and discussion group preferred Yahoo, Google and Bing, preferred reasons: friendliness, speed of access, quality of items found. 55(52.38%) found results, 80(76.19%) found ISEs easy to use, 90(85.71%) found ISEs useful for academic. Academics used ISEs to search for local information sources. Challenges facing usage of ISEs included: network failure, low information retrieval skills, unstable power and prohibitive cost. Information professionals should be trained, infrastructures for Internet Search Engine and stable power be provided
UNDERGRADUATES’ ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF UNIVERSITY ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAMME IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS ON JAPA SYNDROME
No full textIn Nigeria, it seems that the majority of graduates don't view the business opportunities offered by entrepreneurship as a career that can secure their future, in spite of their exposure to the entrepreneurship education programme. This study, therefore, examined undergraduates’ entrepreneurial intentions and the contributions of the University Entrepreneurial programme to undergraduate entrepreneurial development in Oyo State, Nigeria. The study adopted a mixed methods research design. A total of 150 undergraduates were selected using a multi-stage sampling technique. A validated questionnaire was used to collect the data. The quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics of mean, and standard deviation while the qualitative data was presented using content analysis. The findings of the study revealed that both entrepreneurial intentions of undergraduates and the perception of undergraduates on the contributions of the entrepreneurship programme were high, (x = 2.72 > 2.50) and (x = 3.10 > 2.50) respectively. From the findings, it was recommended that the universities’ entrepreneurship programme, should be comprehensive and run through the 200 to 400 level; lecturers should adopt experiential learning which would give undergraduates the opportunity to be well-trained as prospective entrepreneurs and eventually reduce unemployment and at the long run reduce Japa syndrome in Nigeria among others in society
Assessment of Public Involvement in Urban Water Supply: Lessons from Ibadan City Sector
Get PDFIn many countries around the world, including Nigeria, access to potable water has become an illusion. This paper examined the existing situation of Eleyele and Asejire public Waterworks, reservoirs and water pumping stations in Ibadan. Both secondary and primary information were obtained for this study. Secondary information was obtained from the State Water Corporation and Interview guide was prepared and administered on the head of operation to source primary information. Findings showed that all waterworks, booster and pumping stations have inadequate power supply, inadequacy of chemicals and other important materials for water treatment at treatment plants, frequent damage to water pipes by road construction companies, insufficient and incompetent manpower consequently affecting their performance. The water corporation has about 35,000 customers but less than 2,000 (5.9%) currently have water supply. The water corporation metered public piped water for only 0.7% of the consumers. Government annual monetary allocation between 2010 and 2014 revealed steady increase in the financial commitment to water production in the State. Residential buildings paid N65.80 per meter cubic (M3) of water, religious buildings pay N62.05, industrial and commercial pay N125.00 and N100.00 per M3 of water respectively while areas without meter were categorised into high-density areas pay N1000.00 and low-density areas pay N2000.00 per unit of building. Residents that have access to the public piped water complain of irregular supplies and unhappy to pay for water consumed. The study suggests adequate provision of uninterrupted power supply through replacement of obsolete equipment and pipes, regular supply of adequate purification materials and total avoidance of pipe leakages, proper urban watershed management by appropriate government agency such as the Bureau for Physical Planning and Urban Development to minimise siltation in dams and full implementation of the city master plan
Assessing the Effects of Sociodemographic Characteristics on Housing Adequacy in the Residential Core of Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
Get PDFAdequate housing is essential to the general wellbeing of households. Thus, it is imperative for households to function properly within their residential spaces. However, housing is largely inadequate in the residential core of traditional towns in Nigeria and this is influenced by socioeconomic factors. A cross-sectional survey of 150 housing units was conducted in the residential core of Akure, Ondo State. It examined the impact of sociodemographic factors on housing adequacy in the study area using structured questionnaire. The data obtained were subjected to single-factor descriptive statistics, mean adequacy scoring and categorical regression analysis. The findings revealed that socio-demographic characteristics significantly impact housing adequacy in the study area. Education, income level, length of residence, numbers of bedrooms, household size and tenure status were significant predictors of housing adequacy in this context while tenure status contributed the most in predicting housing adequacy. The study concluded that socio-demographic characteristics of residents are important determinants of housing adequacy in the residential core area of Akure, Nigeria and should therefore, be of utmost considerations in the management and planning of such housing environment
IoT Applications in Agriculture: Impacts and Challenges (A Review)
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In this era, it can never be argued the benefits of technology to the daily life of the ordinary man. Modern technology which was once viewed as western propaganda by many in the African sub-Saharan has now come to be seen as an inextricable part of the daily life of the common man. The versatility of modern technology is seen in the creation of computer application which has propagated knowledge and brought much ease to life. This is innovation. This is civilization. This paper, however, interests itself in a particular group of computer applications – the Internet of Things (IoT); with the view of exposing its impacts and challenges as it is applie to the agricultural sector, while taking the Abakiliki farmers of Ebonyi State, Nigeria, as a case study