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INCLUSIVE EDUCATION AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT AMONG STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION
No full textThis study investigated the curriculum implementation dimension of
the influence of inclusive education on the cognitive development of
learners with disabilities in the Enugu Education Zone, Nigeria. Two
research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. A descriptive
survey research design was adopted for the study. A simple random
sampling technique was used to select 400 teachers who participated in
the study. A questionnaire was used to collect data. Means and standard
deviations were used to answer the research questions, while
independent sample t-test statistics were used to test the hypotheses.
The study found that inclusive education positively influences the
cognitive development of learners with disabilities. This approach
enables learners to improve their academic performance. It also
demonstrates enhanced engagement in the learning process and better
subject comprehension. The study therefore recommends that
stakeholders work toward creating an inclusive and equitable education
system that empowers all learners to reach their full potential
STUDENT GOVERNANCE AND ACTIVISM IN AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES: EXAMINING THE ROLE OF HIDDEN CURRICULUM AND SHARED RESPONSIBILITY IN SOCIETAL TRANSFORMATION
No full textThis paper explores the role of student governance and activism within African
universities, highlighting its impact on public policy and societal transformation. Student unions, as
formalized governance structures, are integral to university management and serve as advocates for
student welfare. These bodies foster a hidden curriculum, where students actively shape social policies
through engagement and, at times, activism. This activism, often manifested in protests or strikes,
arises from students' commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance, advocating
for improvements within universities and broader society. Drawing on examples from African
universities, the study examines how student movements function as pressure groups that influence
institutional and governmental policies. Ultimately, the paper argues that student activism is not
merely a reactive force but a constructive element in promoting shared responsibility in university
governance and achieving equitable societal development
IMPACT OF PARENTAL SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ECONOMICS IN ENUGU EDUCATION ZONE, NIGERIA
No full textThis study investigates the impact of parental socio-economic status on the academic performance of
secondary school students in Economics within the Enugu Education Zone, Nigeria. Despite governmental
support for education through the provision of instructional materials and competent teachers, students'
performance in Economics has remained suboptimal, as evidenced by consistently low scores in standardized
examinations. This research addresses how parental factors - such as income, and educational background -
contribute to these outcomes. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, with a sample size of 400
respondents comprising Economics teachers, parents, and senior secondary school students. Data collection was
carried out using a validated questionnaire, and results were analysed using mean scores and standard deviations,
with t-tests used to evaluate hypotheses at a 0.05 significance level. Findings indicate that parental socio�economic status significantly affects students' academic performance, highlighting disparities in access to
educational resources, parental involvement, and the overall home environment. The implications of these
findings underscore the need for targeted policies and interventions to support students from socio-economically
disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring equitable educational opportunities
TEACHERS' PERCEPTION OF PEER ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' LEARNING IN CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES IN ANIOCHA SOUTH LGA OF DELTA STATE
No full textPeer assessment is a collaborative process where students
evaluate each other's work and a valuable tool for both
learning and growth. Teachers often lean towards teacher
assessment, relying on their own evaluations. Teacher
made tests are commonly employed for teaching and
learning of CRS. This assessment method though serves as
a significant tool in assessing students' understanding and
progress requires some other approaches such as peer
assessment technique. The study examined teachers'
perception of the peer assessment technique of secondary
school students' learning in Christian Religious Studies
(CRS) in Aniocha South LGA of Delta State. The study
adopted non-experimenatl design of survey research. The
population of the study comprised 34 CRS teachers. A
sample of 27 teachers was drawn from the population. The
study was conducted in 17 privately owned secondary
schools in Aniocha South LGA selected through simple
random sampling technique. A questionnaire titled
“Teachers' Perception and Peer Assessment Technique
Questionnaire” (TPPATQ) was used to obtain relevant
information from 27 respondents selected from the CRS
teachers of the privately-owned secondary schools. Three
research questions guided the study. The data collected
were analysed using mean and presented in tables. The
result of the study showed that peer assessment was
perceived by teachers as a technique that encourages
classroom learning activities, student-to-student
assessment, and student-teacher feedback. Peer
assessment improves the learning of CRS. The study
recommends that teachers adopt peer assessment in
classroom learning activities in CRS
ELEMENTS OF COST: OVERHEAD
No full textOverhead involves a large number of indirect cost. all materials (such as lubricating oi, consumable materials etc), labour (such as a factory supervisor, maintenance wages etc.) and expense (such as factory rent and rates, insurance etc.) are collectively known as overhead. Al cost that are not directly traceable to the quantity of goods produced are regarded as overhead. it is more complicated than the calculation of prime cost because it involves all indirect material, indirect labour and indirect expense
Governance and Anti-Corruption Measures in Nigeria: Strategies for Enhancing Transparency, Accountability and Public Trust
No full textThis study examines governance and anti-corruption measures in Nigeria: strategies for enhancing transparency, accountability and public trust. The study performed a comprehensive analysis of institutional frameworks, previous anti-corruption strategies and regional variations. Utilizing Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression analysis, the research investigates the relationship between the strength of institutional frameworks for anti-corruption and levels of transparency and accountability, the impact of previous anticorruption strategies on reducing corrupt practices within Nigerian governmental institutions, and the significance of regional differences in anti-corruption measures on public trust levels towards governmental institutions. The findings reveal a significant positive relationship between robust institutional frameworks and transparency/accountability, indicating that stronger frameworks correlate with higher governance integrity. The study also found a significant negative impact of the implementation of anti-corruption strategies on corrupt practices, suggesting that effective strategies can reduce corruption. However, no significant relationship was found between regional anti-corruption measures and public trust, indicating that varied regional impacts do not uniformly influence public perceptions of trust in governance. The study's recommendations include enhancing institutional capacities, refining anti-corruption strategies based on effective measures, and fostering inter-regional collaboration to share best practices. These measures aim to strengthen transparency, accountability, and public trust in Nigerian governance, contributing to sustainable development and societal well-being. This research underscores the importance of tailored anti-corruption efforts and robust institutional frameworks in addressing governance challenges in Nigeria, offering insights for policy formulation and strategic interventions in combating corruption
INTEGRATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS FOR THE 4th INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION IN ENUGU STATE
No full textThe study investigated the integration of artificial intelligence in the administration of public secondary schools for the 4th industrial revolution in Enugu State. Two research questions guided the study while two null hypotheses were tested at .05 level of significance. The researcher adopted descriptive survey research design for this study. It was conducted in the 295 public secondary schools in Enugu State. The population for the study comprised 295 principals (201 males and 94 females). There was no sampling because the population was manageable. The instrument for data collection was a researcher developed questionnaire titled “Integration of Artificial Intelligence in the Administration of Public Secondary Schools Questionnaire (IAIAPSSQ)”. The instrument contained 15 items based on the two research questions. Research experts in Faculty of Education, Enugu State University of Science and Technology validated the instrument. The reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach Alpha method which yielded .82 for cluster 1 and .80 for cluster 2 with an overall reliability index of .81 which indicated that the instrument is reliable. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions and t-test statistic to test the hypotheses. The findings of the study showed that artificial intelligence is integrated in the areas of instructional delivery and financial management in the administration of public secondary schools for the 4th industrial revolution in Enugu State to a low extent. The study recommended that government should initiate comprehensive training programmes aimed at educators and administrative staff to enhance their understanding and proficiency in utilizing AI tools for instructional delivery and financial management
Man as Nature’s Prodigal: A Study of Environmental Degradation in South East Nigeria, 1990-2022
Get PDFMan’s degradation and abuse of the environment has become accelerated and much more difficult to manage due to increased human population and industrialization. Against this background, the study examines the role of man in environmental degradation in South East Nigeria between 1990 and 2022. This research, by its nature, adopted the qualitative research methodology because it cannot be subjected to quantitative analysis. The research findings showed that there were several environmental degradation challenges facing South East Nigeria, including soil erosion, land and water pollution, solid waste disposal and air pollution. These were caused mainly by human factors, especially technology and industrialization. The work argued that the South East people had a healthy relationship with the natural environment before the advent of British colonial rule. This relationship changed as a result of colonialism and its attendant effects in the area. Thus environmental problems in South East Nigeria developed over time as human socio-economic relations changed in global context
Hypergonadotrophic Hypogonadism with Cerebellar Ataxia in a Twenty-Six-Year-Old Female: A Case Report
Get PDFGordon Holmes Syndrome is a rare inherited disease characterized by both
neurological and reproductive signs and symptoms. Most patients develop
neurologic challenges in early adulthood and cerebellar ataxia occurs as the
disease progresses. In the majority of patients, hypogonadism is hypogona
dotropic but rarely hypergonadotropic. We report a case of a 26-year-old fe
male in Nigeria, with hypergonadotropic hypogonadism and cerebellar atro
phy from a non-consanguineous marriage and no family history