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An Evaluation of Real Estate Managers\u27 Ethical Decision Making in Property Management Practice in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria
Get PDFThe study identified factors in their hierarchies that are responsible for ethical decision making in property management. Data was collected from sixty-eight (68) registered estate surveying and valuation firms and eighteen (18) of other property development companies for the study through structured questionnaires. Descriptive and inferential statistical tools such as frequency tables, mean score, relative important index (RII) and ANOVAwere used in analysing data. The study revealed that real estate managers are usually confronted with ethical decision making in the areas of honesty, integrity, duty of obedience to clients as well as respect for existing and potential client. Five environmental factors were identified as potential influencers of ethical decision making among the respondents. Among estate surveying and valuation firms (ESVF) and among other property management companies (PMC) in Ibadan metropolis, the legal and social environments were identified as the Strongest environmental factors influencing ethical decision while the individual professional environment was the least factor across board. Finally, the analysis of variance (ANOVA) test revealed that the respondents are similar in their ethical decision making in property management practice. F (1, 16) =1.8749, P > 0.05.Therefore, real estate managers in Ibadan metropolis must be upright in their ethical decision making for improved property management practice. 
Roles of Parental Involvement in Promoting Girl Child Education in Nigeria
Get PDFAccess to quality education is critical for the development of a nation, and the education of girls is essential for achieving gender equality and inclusive growth. However, in Nigeria, cultural, social, and economic factors have contributed to significant gender disparities in educational outcomes. One critical factor that can influence the education of girls is parental involvement. Parents play a vital role in promoting their daughters\u27 education by creating a supportive learning environment, setting academic expectations, and providing financial and emotional support. This paper examines the role of parental involvement in promoting girl child education in Nigeria. It discusses the challenges that parents face in becoming involved in their children\u27s education, including poverty, cultural beliefs, and limited access to educational resources. The paper then explores effective strategies and best practices for promoting parental involvement, drawing on successful programmes from other developing countries. These strategies include community mobilization, parent-teacher associations, and homebased interventions that target parents and caregivers. The paper also highlights the importance of engaging fathers and male family members in promoting girl child education, as they often hold significant influence over girls\u27 educational decisions. Finally, the paper discusses the potential impact of parental involvement on educational outcomes, including increased school attendance, improved academic performance, and higher rates of graduation. In conclusion, promoting parental involvement in girl child education is essential for achieving gender equality and inclusive growth in Nigeria. By creating a supportive learning environment and engaging parents and caregivers, one can unlock the full potential of Nigeria\u27s girls and create a brighter future for al
Business Education For Sustainable Development
Get PDFBusiness education is a branch of education that involves teaching the skills and operations of the business industry for sustainable development. This paper focus it attention on the role of business education in sustainable development. The three pillars of development in economic growth and economy growth sustainability is how effective the business education is structured, more than any other thing, it contributes immensely towards the economic growth of any society. The paper disclosed that the ability of education to promote economic growth depends on its relevance to the needs, values and aspirations of the society it is meant to serve. This implies that business education should impact appropriate knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies needed by the society in order for the products of business education to contribute meaningfully to economic development. The paper concluded that business education is a formidable tool for sustainable development both locally and internationally because it provides its recipients with the appropriate knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies that are needed for sustainable development. Finally the challenges of business education were identified and a number of recommendations made to tackle them. 
Social Media Platforms and Online Buying Behaviour Among University Students in Ibadan, Nigeria
Get PDFThis study is still in progress. It is investigating influence of social media platforms on consumer online buying behaviour among university students in Ibadan. It will fill research gap by examining the impact of social media on purchasing habits of students at the University of Ibadan and Lead City University, Ibadan. The study will highlight the transformative roles of social media platforms in communication and business practices, emphasizing the need for evidence on university students\u27 online buying behaviours. Factors shaping online buying behaviour, especially social media engagement, trust, perceived risk, product information, and peer influence, with extensive literature will be reviewed to provide support for the study. The study will hinge on Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Theory of Planned Behaviour and Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA). Findings and discussions will present results on the impact of social media platforms on online buying behaviour. Findings will also critically discuss their implications within the context of the literature reviewed and theoretical framework. The summary of the study will provide a concise overview of the main research findings, implications, and potential limitations. The conclusion will be expected to emphasize the significance of social media platforms in shaping consumer online buying behaviour and offer practical implications for marketers and businesses. Suggestions for future research will include exploring different demographic groups, conducting cross-cultural studies, and examining roles of specific social media platforms to further enhance our understanding of consumer behaviour in this digital age
Family Language Frameworks and Preservation of Indigenous Language
Get PDFIt has become common practice among Nigerian parents to raise their children without teaching them their indigenous languages which is now being seen as inferior to the English language. This has cultural implication as each race is defined by their unique language, the loss of which may mean such tribe has ceased to exist. This is a distinct possibility for indigenous languages in Nigeria unless effort is made to preserve them. In line with this, this study examines the influence of language framework and policy on the preservation of indigenous languages in Nigeria. The study adopts a mixed-method research design. Both questionnaire and interview will be used for the purpose of data collection. The population of the study consist of 150 primary school parents in three selected schools in Nigeria. Questionnaire was used for data collection of which 128 were returned making 85.3% return rate. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics, the hypothesis was tested using inferential statistics. The study found that majority (68%) of the parents were women. Majority 74 (57.8%) of children learnt to speak indigenous language by listening to his /her parents while majority 59 (46.1%) praise their children when they speak indigenous language. Family language frameworks has 2 significant (Adj.R =0.215, P=0.000) influence on language preservation. The study concluded that homes, parents are the best platforms for inculcating indigenous languages into children. It is there recommended that parents should encourage children in speaking indigenous language at home by speaking to them. 
Influence of Instructional materials on Academic Achievement of Secondary School Students in Social Studies in Southwest, Nigeria
Get PDFInstructional materials are resources that teacher uses to facilitate the teaching and learning process.Most good teachers appreciate the need for instructional materials in the teaching and learning process. However, permanent learning can take place only when pupils actively participate in a variety of learning activities that challenge them to think creatively.This study investigated the influence of instructional materials on the academic achievement of secondary school students in Social Studies in Southwest, Nigeria.Thepopulationconsisted of 3,482 Junior Secondary 2 students and 36 Social Studies teachers were randomly selected from all Junior Secondary School 2 students and all JSS2 Social Studies teachers in Southwest, Nigeria.Two research instruments –Instructional Materials Questionnaire (IMQ)( =0.75)and Social Studies Achievement Test (SSAT)( =0.652)were developed and used for data collection. Two research questionswere formulated and answered. For data analysis, descriptive statistics of frequency, mean, percentages and standard deviation was used. The results showed that instructional materials can be improvised by teachers (x =3.39), instructional materials can be improvised with the use of local materials ( x = 3.25), instructional materials makes a teacher vibrant ( =3.25), a teacher without instructional materials is x incomplete ( =2.81), teaching without instructional materials is obsolete and futile ( = 2.75), xx classroom lesson cannot be effective without the use of instructional materials” ( =2.58), teachers x cannot teach well without instructional materials ( x =2.36), many teachers use instructional materials just to please supervisors ( = 2.25). Lastly, only government can provide instructional x materials ( =1.58). The results also showed that there was significant relationship between the use x of instructional materials and academic achievement of students in Social Studies (r = 0.62, p <0.05). It can be concluded that the use of instructional materials can help teachers of Social Studies to perform better in teaching. It was suggested that teachers of Social Studies should make all efforts to use instructional materials in teaching and encourage students to get local materials in their environment
Nigeria Educational System and Emerging Web Technologies: The role of Progressive Web Applications, Challenges and Applications
Get PDFThe Nigerian educational system is undergoing a transformation driven by emerging web technologies, with a particular focus on Progressive Web Applications (PWAs). This paper explores the role of PWAs in enhancing the educational experience, the challenges faced in their implementation, and their applications within the Nigerian context. PWAs are a type of web application that combines the best features of both traditional web pages and mobile applications, offering users a seamless, fast, and engaging experience. In the Nigerian educational landscape, PWAs have the potential to bridge the digital divide by providing access to educational resources and tools to a wider audience, regardless of their geographical location or device capabilities. However, challenges includes limited internet connectivity, infrastructure constraints, and varying device capabilities present obstacles that need to be addressed to ensure widespread adoption and usability. Additionally, issues of data privacy and security must be carefully considered to protect sensitive educational information. Despite these challenges, PWAs offer numerous applications in the Nigerian educational system. PWAs enables offline access to educational materials, allowing students and teachers to continue learning even in areas with intermittent internet connectivity. Furthermore, PWAs can foster communication and engagement between students, educators, and parents, promoting a collaborative learning environment. This paper investigates the potential of PWAs to revolutionize the Nigerian educational system, addressing the challenges they face and highlighting their diverse applications. By embracing these emerging web technologies, Nigeria can enhance access to quality education, promote digital literacy, and empower learners and educators with innovative tools and resource
Enhancing Virtual Classroom Management for Sustainable Development: Qualitative Analysis
Get PDFThis paper seeks to investigate how virtual classroom management can enhance sustainable development through a qualitative analysis. Simple sampling method was used to determine the study\u27s population. The interview was conducted with 60 school administrators in the six stratified Education Districts in Lagos State, recorded, transcribed using Data Saturation The paper investigates current virtual classroom management strategies and identify gaps in implementation that can be address to improve sustainability. It then presents a series of case studies which illustrate how successful virtual classroom management strategies can be implemented and demonstrate how they can contribute to sustainable development. Evaluation of these case studies provides an analysis of the effectiveness of different virtual classroom management strategies and identifies the strength and weaknesses in each approach. The paper concludes with a set of recommendations for virtual classroom managers who seek to improve sustainability through their management practices. The findings of this paper will be valuable for virtual classroom managers as well as education policymakers, providing insights into how virtual classrooms can be managed in a more sustainable manne
Multimedia Instructional Materials and Academic Achievement of Integrated Science Students of Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, Ogun State
Get PDFColleges of Education were created to make sure that aspiring teachers had the necessary training and education to work well in the field of education administration after graduation. These outstanding graduates will be tasked with educating school-age children in Nigeria at the primary and junior secondary school levels. The introduction of Multimedia instructional materials into the education sector has improved the teaching-learning process and the academic achievement of students over the years. Unfortunately, not all Colleges of Education have access to or make use of these instructional materials. This study examined the extent to which multimedia instructional materials are made available at the Federal College of Education, Abeokuta and its perceived influence on students\u27 academic achievement. A sample size of 181 male and female 300 level Integrated science students drawn from a population of 331 students participated in the study. A 4-likert scaled questionnaire and an achievement test were the instruments for data collection. Pretest and Post-test achievement tests were carried out before and after available multimedia instructional materials were used during lectures and the Paired Sample T-test was employed to analyze the data. The result showed a significantly positive correlation between the paired variables (r=0.178), anegative t = 19.006 at 180 df and mean = -2.166 at 0.05 level of significance. This means that Multimedia instructional materials does have a positive influence on students\u27 academic achievement, therefore, they must be adequately provided in Colleges of Educatio
Organizational Factors as Predictor for Motivation to Use Library Management Software among Librarians in South West University Libraries, Nigeria.
Get PDFIntegrated library management software offers numerous benefits and serves as a powerful tool for libraries to efficiently manage their resources and operations. Koha as an example of open source integrated library management software has gained popularity among academic libraries all over the world, Nigeria not left behind. The study, adopting descriptive survey, investigated organizational factor as predictor for motivation to use Koha Integrated Library Management Software in Southwest Universities in Nigeria. The population for this study consists of all the three hundred and eight (308) librarians from all the 22 libraries of universities in Southwest Nigeria that uses Koha library management software. From the study population, 175 were sampled using Krejce and Morgan sampling table. However, 120 questionnaires were duly filled, giving a 69% response rate. The study found that organizational factors has significant influence on motivation to use Koha ILMS (Adj. R2 = 0. 254, F(1,118) = 41.429, p = 0.000). The study concluded that Koha ILMS is compatible with library operations. Therefore, it suggests that both Library management and the university management should ensure adequate availability of infrastructures that allow for effective utilization of library oriented technological innovations like ILMS.