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Effect Of Peer Tutoring and Teacher Centred Strategies on the Academic Performance of Hearing Impaired Students Comorbid with Learning Disabilities in Oyo State, Nigeria
Get PDFThe presence of learning disability as a major comorbid disability associated with hearing impairment compounds the learning difficulties experienced by these students. Most teachers of learners with these conditions who do not realise their learning challenges find it difficult to use appropriate teaching strategy to meet the learning needs. This study, therefore, was designed to determine the effect of peer tutoring on the academic performance of hearing impaired students comorbid with learning disabilities in Oyo State, Nigeria. The moderating effects of gender and degree of hearing loss were also examined. Three hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. A pretest-posttest control group quasi experimental design with a 3x2x2 factorial matrix was adopted. Three schools for students with hearing impairment were purposively selected based on the availability of students with hearing impairment. Fourty students with hearing impairment were screened for learning disabilities with Myklebust rating scale. These students with mild and moderate hearing loss were further screened and selected with the use of AD629-Hybrid Diagnostic Audiometer. The schools were randomly assigned to treatment groups and control groups. The treatment lasted eight weeks. T-test was used to analyze the data collected. The study revealed peer-tutoring strategy more than teacher centered strategy improved the academic performance of hearing impaired students with learning disabilities in Ibadan, Nigeria particularly among females with moderate hearing loss. The study also revealed that females in the two treatment groups had better academic performance than the control group. This therefore implies that students learn better and faster when they learn together because they see themselves as equal without seeing anyone among them as being superior. Therefore, these strategies should be adopted by teachers of with hearing impairment whose notice that students exhibit traits of learning disabilities with poor academic performanc
Yoruba Socio-Cultural Approach and Indigenous Communication Mechanisms towards the Quest for Sustainable Development
Get PDFThe study discussed the contributions of traditional Yoruba knowledgesystems and communication mechanisms to sustainable developmentwhile also investigating the challenges the systems and the mechanismsface in a rapidly changing world. The study uncovered the rich tapestryof indigenous knowledge, from farming practices and herbal remedies toproverbs and folktales that have long sustained Yoruba communitiesthrough interviews, focus groups, and site visits. However, the findingsalso revealed the threats posed by modernization and globalization,which have disrupted the transmission of these traditional practices andundermined their value in modern society. Ultimately, this study offereda critical examination of the challenges and opportunities facingIndigenous Yoruba knowledge systems and communication mechanismsin pursuing sustainable development. By drawing attention to theseissues, the study aimed to inspire new thinking and action that couldprotect and promote these invaluable cultural resources. As the studydelved deeper into the complexities of Yoruba knowledge systems, itbecame clear that these systems were not static, but rather dynamic andadaptable, able to evolve in response to changing environmental andsocial conditions. From the rich symbolism of Yoruba proverbs to the epictales of the Yoruba gods, these stories were shown to be not only a meansof entertainment but also a powerful tool for teaching and preservingculture. The study provides valuable insights and recommendations forpolicymakers, community leaders, and educators, and invites furtherexploration into the complex relationship between indigenousknowledge, communication, and sustainable development
Knowledge and Attitude towards Criminal Abortion among Female Undergraduate Nursing Students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State
Get PDFUnintended or unplanned pregnancy poses a major health challenge to peopleof reproductive age. The objective of the study is to assess the knowledge andattitude of female undergraduate nursing students (FUNS) towards abortionin Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State. Descriptive cross-sectionalstudy was adopted. Simple random sampling technique was used to select therespondents. A sample of 340 (FUNS) was used for this study. Results showedthat majority of the students (66.2%) discussed sexual reproductive matterswith family, 76.5% discussed with peers. 87.9% reported having had sexbefore and out of these only 78.3% had used family planning. Condom (51.7%)was the most FP method used. The majority of the respondents (86.2%)claimed that abortion was illegal in Nigeria, only 13.8% said it was legal.36.1% had been pregnant before and 41.9% of the pregnancies were aborted,methods used to abort was unsafe with 44.4% with the use of concoctions andherbs. 170 (50%) respondents had abortions conducted within theircommunity. (92%) had negative attitudes towards abortion whilst 8% hadpositive perception. Majority (92.6%) claimed that abortion was a sin and only5.6% would not abort if they got pregnant. It is recommended among othersthat public enlightenment programmes should be organised to createawareness about abortion
Internet Addiction as a Correlate of Biology Students Academic Achievement in Tertiary Institutions in Odeda Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria
Get PDFThis study was carried out to determine the influence of internet addiction on the academic performance of biology students in tertiary institutions in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State. The research design was a descriptive research. The population consisted of 150 respondents of Biology students in tertiary institutionsand stratified random sampling techniques was used to randomly selected 50 respondents from each selected tertiary institution. A self-designed questionnaire of 150 copies was used to elicit information from the respondents (n=150). Three hypotheses were stated to guide the study. The research data was analysed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) and was tested at p< 0.05.Results of this study revealed that internet addiction statistically and significantly influenced students’ academic performance. The study concluded that students encountered obstacles in their studies, sleep and completing their assignments as well because students spend most of their useful time on the internet which in turn affect their academic performance. It was therefore recommended that it is vital for parents to scrutinize their children internet use in order to curb its excessive use
Mitigating Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Tertiary Education in Nigeria: : A Focus on Social Media and Funding in Educational Sector
No full textatforms was adopted by tertiary institutions. This study, therefore, aims to examine the expensive nature of social media and government financial assistance in mitigating the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on e-learning in tertiary education. Although the adoption of social media platforms for e-learning has ensured continuity in learning, it appears to make education more expensive inthe post-COVID-19 era. Thus, this study suggests that financial assistance could mitigate the pains of social media platforms on online learning. The methodology is purely qualitative. The article adopted an ethnographic design. The target audience was lecturers and students in 3 tertiary institutions in Southwest, Nigeria. (University of Lagos, Ibadan Polytechnic and Federal College of Education, Oyo). The three tertiary institutions were purposively selected. Primary data were collected through online Key Informant Interview and Federal Group Discussion while secondary data were from journals articles, monographs and relevant books. The study concludes that despite the opportunity of social media platforms, teachers and learners still suffer the pains of the COVID-19pandemic on teaching due to financial constraints. The study recommends creation of a new policy on free data software for academic purposes
Online Presence of Reproductive Health Advocacy Campaign Organisations and Knowledge of Sickle Cell Disease among Undergraduates of Two Private Universities in Oyo State
Get PDFNigeria is one of the epicenters of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) with substantial cases. Globally, lack of knowledge of SCD especially people within the reproductive age is frequently attributed to the increase in recorded cases of SCD. Therefore, this study investigates the online presence of reproductive health advocacy campaign organisations and knowledge of sickle cell disease among undergraduates of two private universities in Oyo State. The study is anchored on Information Processing Theory; it adopted an exploratory sequential research design involving content analysis and descriptive survey research design. Qualitative data involved ten health advocacy organisations; through content analysis using non/frequency counts and contingency data analysis; quantitative data collection involved a sample of 323 undergraduates of Lead City University and Kola Daisi University using a self-developed \u27Social Media Sickle Cell Advocacy Campaign Questionnaire\u27 administered on Google forms and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics, findings revealed that ten advocacy organisations have online presence majorly on Twitter (70%), Instagram (70%) and Facebook (70%); fully involved in providing online support services through informative sharing of educational contents, research findings, organising conferences and fundraising. Findings further revealed that the majority of the undergraduates have a good knowledge of SCD which suggested that online advocacy campaigns effectively enhance their knowledge. Again, there was a significant relationship between social media advocacy campaigns and the level of knowledge of SCD (0.701; P=0.000). The study concludes that social media platforms are potential and powerful tools for disseminating health information and suggests its intensive and proactive use among young people. 
The Attitude of Rural Dwellers to Open Media Campaign on the Prevention and Treatment of Malaria in Eruwa
Get PDFThe study examined the Attitude of rural dwellers to open media campaigns on the prevention And treatment of malaria in Eruwa. The sense Extension Theory provided the theoretical framework for the study. The descriptive research method was adopted while 10 respondents comprising farmers, artisans, civil servants, low-income workers, and students were purposively selected. The interview guide was used to source data. Data collected were presented and analyzed using Braun and Clarke\u27s thematic analysis method. Findings from the study revealed that most of the respondents agree to open media campaigns giving them deeper knowledge on how to prevent malaria; findings also reveal that all the respondents are aware of open media campaigns on treatment and prevention of malaria. The study recommended that there should be more open media campaigns on the treatment and prevention of malaria and that government and non-governmental bodies should invest more in open media campaigns on the treatment and prevention of malaria. 
Towards a Sustainable National Security: Examining the Effect of Regulations Against Fake News and Hate Speech in Nigerian Media
Get PDFSequel to the high prevalence of ventilating fake news, misinformation, and hate speech in the media, most especially by social media users; and taking into cognisance the resultant insecurity, instability, and disunity that such an act portends, many countries including Nigeria, have been swiftly responding, by formulating different policies to "regulate" the use of social media platforms and its contents, to curtail the growing menace. This study which is hinged on agenda setting theory, therefore, investigated whether or not all these regulations have been of any effect to curb or completely eradicate the ugly trend in the Nigerian society and media space. The study utilised library research to arrive at secondary data and thematically discussed the topic by dissecting existing and relevant scholarly literature and articles that are useful for understanding the issues surrounding the investigation. Findings revealed that these regulations in Nigeria are not only repressive but ineffective; and that social media users could hardly be encumbered by government regulations, at least for now, largely because of the nature of the internet which is not limited by geographical boundaries. The study, therefore, recommended among others, that both the government and media owners should organise, from time to time, media literacy campaigns that will instill a sense of responsible use of the media space in the consciousness of social media users
Use of Social Media Platforms for Citizen Journalism on Security Challenges in Nigeria among The Polytechnic Ibadan Students
Get PDFThe immediacy of social media gives citizens the ability to monitor realworld events and security issues and get immediate feedback that can help shape their responses and priorities, which can also be valuable in promoting security in general. Through its constant use, social media has played a significant role in fostering both positive and negative facets of insecurity. Therefore, this study investigated the use of social media platforms and engagement in citizens\u27 journalism regarding security challenges in Nigeria among The Polytechnic Ibadan Students. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design, multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted in the sample selection of 403 respondents. Avalidated instrument named; the Citizen Journalism Social Media Questionnaire(r=0.874) was used for data collection, and data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that students of The Polytechnic Ibadan made use of popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp (weighted x? 1.40) respectively, and engaged in online discussion of security challenges to a large extent using Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Telegram, and others (weighted x? 2.11). Also, there was no significant difference (r = 0.053, p<0.05) in the level of engagement in online discussions on security challenges in Nigeria. Thus, the study concluded that The Polytechnic Ibadan students\u27 social media use does not have any influence on security challenges in Nigeria. The study recommended that security information should be promptly disseminated virtually by security operatives to avoid spreading fake security news through social media platforms. 
Macroeconomic Effects of Economic Digitalization in Oyo Township, Oyo State of Nigeria
Get PDFThe global economy has witnessed a profound transformation driven by the rapid advancement of digital technologies, with its attendant effects on various aspects of nations’ economies. This research work investigates the macroeconomic effects of digitalization of Oyo township economy. The study adopts a descriptive survey. Four hundred and twenty-eight thousand,seven hundred and ninety-eight (428,798) respondents constitute the total population from Oyo and its environments, while three hundred and eighty-five (385) respondents are selected using simple random sampling. Macroeconomic Effects of Economic Digitalization in Nigeria Questionnaire (MEEDNQ) research instrument is a structured questionnaire having both open and closed ended questions used to collect data on the relationship between digitalization and employment, productivity and price level changes. The study uses test statistics such as frequency count, percentage and chi-square to assess the effects of digitalization on changes in the macroeconomic variables. Findings from the study reveals dual narratives in employment, emphasizing job displacement and creation of new opportunities. The impact of digitalization on productivity and pricing dynamics are also found to be significant. Based on these findings, the researchers recommended that there should be investment in digital infrastructure, enhanced cybersecurity measures, regulatory clarity and innovation, promotion of digital entrepreneurship, monitoring and evaluation