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TEACHERS’ CHARACTERISTICS AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN BIOLOGY
Get PDFThis study investigated the influence of Teachers’ characteristics on students’ academic achievement in Biology, in Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was used in this study. All secondary school Biology teachers and Biology students in Ibadan metropolis formed the population of the study. Random sampling technique was used for selecting 200 Biology teachers and 200 Biology students from randomly selected schools. Expert judgments were used to ensure face and content validity of the instruments. The reliability coefficients of the instruments were 0.78 and 0.83 for Teachers’ Questionnaire and Biology Achievement Test respectively using test re-test method and cronbach alpha. Data were analysed using percentages, multiple regression and analysis of variance (ANOVA) at 0.5 level of significance. The result showed that teachers’ characteristics significantly influenced students’ academic achievement (F=31.851, P<0.05). It was therefore recommended that a proper teacher education reform that will concentrate on the standards a teacher must possess before teaching or going into teaching profession be enforced.
 
ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF YOUTHS TOWARDS PREVENTION OF HIV/AIDS IN IDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE
Get PDFThe purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of youths towards prevention of HIV/AIDS in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State. The study adopted descriptive research design. The population comprised of all the senior secondary school students in Ido Local Government area of Oyo State. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used to select all the participants for this study, while the instrument used to generate data was a self-developed structured questionnaire with a reliability co-efficient of 0.84. The data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics of Pearson Product Moment correlation and multiple regression at 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed that knowledge was significantly and positively correlated with practice of youth towards the prevention of HIV/AIDS (r=0.261, N=100, p<0.05). The study also revealed that attitude was significantly and positively correlated with practice of youth towards the prevention of HIV/AIDS in Ido Local Government Area (r=0.314, N=100, p<0.05). Based on the findings, it was therefore, recommended that counselling of HIV patients to disclose their status should be continuous. Programmes geared towards behavioural change, should be organized for youths in the society. There should be open communication between youths and the community opinion leaders, counselors and other service providers on the implications of involvement in unprotected sex
INTENSITY OF BLOOD IN URINE (URINARY SCHISTOSOMIASIS) AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN IN OSUN STATE
Get PDFUrinary schistosomiasis (blood in urine) among school children was investigated in Eko-Ende, Oore and Oba-Ile, Osun State, Nigeria. The research determined the intensity of urinary schistosomiasis among school children. Mid-day urine samples were collected from the children and examined for Schistosoma haematobium eggs. One Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to test for differences in the intensity of the infection. The overall arithmetic mean intensity of infection was 93.3+ 206.2 eggs / 10ml urine. This study concluded that there was high intensity of urinary schistosomiasis in the study area hence there is need for urgent intervention
INFLUENCE OF AFTER-SCHOOL LESSONS AND STAKEHOLDERS’ FACTORS ON PUPIL ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA
Get PDFThe study investigated the influence of after school lessons and stakeholders’ factors (Pupil, Teacher and Parents) on pupils’ achievement in Mathematics in Oyo State, Nigeria. It study adopted the multistage sampling technique which was used in selecting the study population and sample. A total of fifteen (15) private and thirteen (13) public primary schools in Ibadan South East Local Government area of Oyo State was selected for the study. The population of the study comprised of all primary five and six pupils in the primary schools. Sample consisted of two hundred and nineteen (219) pupils, two hundred and nineteen (219) Parents of the pupils’ and forty eight (48) teachers. Data was collected with the use of questionnaires (TAASLS, PUAALS and PAASLS), attitude scale and achievement test; that were all developed and validated by the researchers. The data were collected from March to May, 2018. Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation coefficient and Multiple Regression at p<0.05. The predictor variables that are most influential in predicting pupils’ achievement in Mathematics are: pupil parents’ attitude to after school lessons (?=0.57, t=3.60, P<0.05), parents’ academic qualification (?= -0.06, t= 0.95, P<0.05), peer group Influence (?=0.42, t=2.62, P<0.05) respectively. In order to improve Mathematics achievement among learners’ especially at the primary level of education, after school lessons should be reinforced; the stakeholders’ factors’ that predicted learners’ achievement in mathematics should be put into perspective. 
INFLUENCE OF AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF SOCIAL STUDIES LABORATORY ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN SOCIAL STUDIES AMONG JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
Get PDFThis paper examines the influence of availability and Utilization of Social Studies Laboratory on Academic Achievement in Social Studies among Junior Secondary School Students in Ondo State, Nigeria. The study is a descriptive survey research design. The population comprised of 582 Social Studies teachers from a total of 3945 teachers in Ondo State, the research instrument used for this study was a self-constructed questionnaire tagged ‘Social Studies Laboratory Questionnaire” (SSLQ). The study was guided by two research questions and two hypotheses formulated in line with four specific purposes for the study. A standardized Social Studies objective questions were also administer to JSS 2 students. Data was analysed using standard deviation and Multiple Regression. A reliability coefficient of 0.78 and 0.72 were use respectively for the study. Results indicates a significant combined influence of availability and Utilization of Social Studies Laboratories on academic achievement in Social Studies in JSS 2 Students F(1,581)= 1699.311. Results also indicates a significant relative influence of availability and Utilization of Social Studies Laboratories and academic achievement in Social Studies in JSS 2 Students (b=0.34, t(582)= 4.32, P< 0.05) and b = 0.16, t(582) = 7.61, p< 0.05). In conclusion, it was observed that availability and utilization of social studies laboratory materials determined students’ academic achievement in social studies among junior secondary schools in Ondo state. The inadequacy of needed social studies materials for academic achievement is still common in secondary schools. Based on this, it is recommended that government should improve on the provision of adequate social studies infrastructural facilities in order to enhance academic achievement in social studies
ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING IN PRIMARY EDUCATION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Get PDFThe purpose of assessment in primary school is to provide information on the performance of a child at a point in time over the school year. Assessment gives teachers a better awareness of what pupils know and understand. It is important to know what their learning experiences will enable them to do and what their skills and personal capabilities are. This paper observed that assessment of pupils’ ability in the modern time has been focusing on cognitive ability leaving out other two domains, affective and psychomotor unattended to. It explores the reasons why assessment for learning in primary school is imperative for achievement of Sustainable Development Goals. The paper concluded that the educational process should be tailored towards achieving desirable changes in cognitive, affective and psychomotor domain. It therefore recommended that teachers should develop and use assessment measures that are appropriate to the level of children in their respectful schools and classes such that every individual is sufficiently equipped to contribute his or her quotas to overall national development
INFLUENCE OF TEACHER FACTORS AND PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN IBADAN SOUTH-WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE, NIGERIA
Get PDFThis study examined the influence of teacher factors and parental involvement on student academic performance in Ibadan South-West Local Government Area of Oyo state. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design of the ex-post facto type. 250 respondents comprising of fifty (50) teachers and two hundred (200) students were sampled using stratified sampling technique. The instruments used for data collection were “Influence of Teacher Factors and Parental Involvement on Student Academic Performance” (TFPISAPS) and Student Achievement Test (SAT). Six hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Data collected were analysed using frequency count, simple percentage and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient at 0.05 level of significance. The variables that contributed significantly to student achievement in Mathematics and English are teacher factors (teacher experience, classroom management skill, and class control and planning of instruction skills). The strongest predictor of student academic performance was teacher teaching experience (Beta= 0.518, t= 2.733, p<0.05), followed by teacher requisite skills: [classroom management, class control and planning of instructions] (Beta= 0.291, t= 2.021, p<0.05), while other variables (parental involvement, teacher qualification and teacher adequacy) are not potent predictors of student academic performance. These findings can be used to guide planners on the need for qualified teachers to facilitate effective teaching and learning in secondary schools in Nigeria and a greater academic progress can be achieved by students if their parents are conscious of the fact that there is a lot, they can do to bring to reality their goals and aspiration for their children
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AND EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC PRIMARY EDUCATION IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA
Get PDFThis study investigated the parental involvement and effective management of public primary schools in Oyo – State. Nigeria. The research design adopted for this study was the descriptive survey of the Ex-post Facto type. The study population consisted of all the one hundred and twenty-three (123) public primary school heads in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo- State. All the population were also used as samples for this study, so as to ensure more effective and robust generalization of the findings of the study. A self – developed questionnaire titled “parental Involvement and effective Management of public primary schools (PIEMPPS)” was used to collect data for the study. A reliability co-efficient of 0.89 was established for “PIEMPPS” using Cronbach Alpha method of testing reliability. Data collected for the study were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. All hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The results of the study revealed that, parental involvement in the provision of basic school facilities and attendance of school functions is at low ebb. Findings from the study further showed that, there is a significant relationship between parental Involvement and school Management in terms of provision of basic facilities and attendance of school functions; and Involvement in decision making process of the school and effective management of public primary schools. Based on these findings, it was recommended therefore that, parents must show adequate interest in their wards school related activities through collaborative efforts with the school authority and government since it has been shown to be critical to effective school management which may in turn leads to school children’s education success
INFLUENCE OF TEACHER CHARACTERISTICS ON SCIENCE TEACHER EFFECTIVENESS IN EKITI STATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Get PDFThe study examined the influence of teacher characteristics on science teachers’ effectiveness in secondary schools in Ekiti State. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population consisted of all the 1,563 teachers teaching science subjects (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) in all the 179 public senior secondary schools in Ekiti State of Nigeria. The sample for the study consisted of 315 science teachers selected using multi-stage sampling technique. One instrument titled: Teachers Self-Report Inventory (TSRI) was used for the study which was subjected to validation by experts in science education and tests and measurement. The reliability of the instrument used for the study was determined using Test-Retest Method which yielded reliability coefficient of 0.85 which was considered high enough for the study. Data collected were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study showed that there was significant influence of subject specialization on science teachers’ effectiveness in secondary schools(Fcal=3.465; Ftable = 3.07) and there was a significant multiple correlation between the predictor variables (lesson preparation(? = 0.146), lesson presentation(? = 0.052), teacher assessment skills(? = 0.230), teachers’ qualification (? = 0.433), classroom management skills, teaching experience(? = 0.041) and teacher gender(? = -0.025)) and science teachers’ effectiveness in secondary schools in Ekiti State. It was recommended that physics teachers should be advised to consider the nature of the subject and be more patient while teaching. Government should employ only qualified teachers to teach science subjects in secondary schools
MANAGING INSECURITY CHALLENGES IN EGBEDA AREA OF OYO STATE: EDUCATION AS A REMEDY
Get PDFThis study investigated management of insecurity challenges in Egbeda Local Government Area of Oyo State. Descriptive Survey research design was adopted for this study. In the study area, ten areas (Asejire, Badeku, Oluwo, Adegbayi, FRSC, Iyana church, Sele, Alakia, Celica and Oganda) were randomly selected. In each area, fifty (50) residents were randomly selected through simple random sampling technique. A total of five (500) hundred respondents were used for the study. The questionnaire was validated by experts in educational management and evaluation. Test-retest method was adopted and a reliability coefficient of 0.82 was obtained. Simple percentage was used to analyse the three research questions. It was revealed that there was inadequate security in the ten areas and that most of the inhabitants are not aware of government efforts on security in the area. It was recommended that there is need for the state government to earmark more fund to security in the area, employment should be provided by the government for the jobless youths to prevent various forms of social ills, while orientations on security education should be given to the residents regularly as measures to prevent insecurity