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Principal\u27s Motivation Techniques, School Climate Teachers and Teachers\u27 Job Satisfaction for Sustainable Development in Public Junior Secondary Schools in Afijio Local Government
Get PDFTeacher job satisfaction is imperative for the achievement of educational goalTeacher\u27sjectives for sustainable development. Hence Teacher\u27s job satisfaction is very germane. This study investigated the influence of motivation techniques, and school climate on teachers\u27 job satisfaction for sustainable development in pub and lic junior secondary schools in Afijio Local Government, Oyo state. Based on the 0bjectives one research was answered and 2 hypotheses were tested at a 0.05 level of significance. The research design adopted was a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprises all (401) teachers and (16 ) principals in junior secondary schools in Afijio Local Government, Oyo state, sample for the study comprised two hundred and forty (240) teachers, and sixteen principals selected through simple random sampling tectechniqueslidatedated instrument titled Principals Motivational Techniques, School Climate and Teachers Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (PMTSCJSQ) with a reliability score of (r=0.76) was used to collect data. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation and inferential statistics of analysis of variance (ANOVA). The findings revealed t t s significant combined influence of principals\u27 motivation techniques on teachers\u27 job satisfaction (t=.000, P? 0.05;), There is a significant gender difference in teachers\u27 job satisfaction(t=55.601, P? 0.05;), Based on the finding the research concluded for sustainable education, principals motivation techniques, school climate can influence teacher\u27s job satisfaction, The researcher recommended that principals should look for better and unique ways of motivating their teachers and to provide a conducive school climate for them to enhance their job satisfaction
Film Diplomacy: An Approach to International Relations: A Case of Nigeria and China
Get PDFDespite the efforts of African countries\u27 governments and foreign countries\u27 governments, there are cautions between the people of Africa and the people of other countries. The cautions are based on the ideology of misconception, which comes from the narratives about Africa and African people and other people. Film is a mass medium of educating people about people in foreign countries they have never been to. Negative or misconceived narratives of a people by another people will affect the relations between the peoples, notwithstanding the politics of their governments. Using the popculture medium of film as a diplomatic tool will promote mutual understanding and respect among people of different countries, and this will change the negative narratives between the peoples
Knowledge, Attitude and At-risk Behaviour of Livestock Farmers towards Global Warming in Oyo State, Nigeria
Get PDFThe negative consequences of global warming have debilitating effects on human and environment. Due to some unfavourable practices that are associated with livestock productions, the world is experiencing worsening air quality, rising temperatures and increased frequency of extreme weather events. Despite its inimical health consequences on human and environment, the preceding studies focused mainly on knowledge, attitude and practices of global warming, with little attention on behaviours that can increase the risk of experiencing global warming, particularly among livestock farmers. Hence, this study investigated knowledge, attitude and at-risk behaviour towards global warming among livestock farmers inOyo State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional research design was employed in this study, while livestock farmers were the population. The disproportionate stratified and simple random sampling techniques were used to select a total of one hundred (100) respondents. A self-developed questionnaire was used for data collection. The descriptive and inferential statistics of Pearson Product Moment Correlation were used for data analysis. The results revealed that the level of knowledge of global warming was high (weighted mean=1.79) among livestock farmers in Oyo State, attitude (weighted mean=2.65) was positive; while at-risk behaviour (weighted mean=1.64) were negative. Moreover, there was a significant positive relationship between knowledge and attitude towards global warming (r=0.897) among the livestock farmers; while knowledge had negative relationship with at-risk behaviour (r=-0.800) among the respondents. It was established that, the level of knowledge of global warming was high among livestock farmers in Oyo State; attitude was positive; while their at-risk behaviour was negative. Knowledge had a significant positive relationship with attitude, but had a negative relationship with at-risk behaviour of the farmers. The Oyo State Ministry of Environment should ensure that periodic health education is organised for livestock farmers to improve their attitude and behaviour that could contribute to global warming. 
Information Communication Technology Use and Public Secondary School Teachers\u27 Work Performance in the Post COVID-19 Era in Ibadan Metropolis for Sustainable Development
Get PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus brought about dramatic changes in the way education is delivered world-wide, with public secondary school teachers in Ibadan Metropolis in particular facing many challenges. In response, many teachers embraced digital technology to continue teaching, leading to the need to investigate the impact of Information Communication Technology (ICT) use on teacher performance in this era. The aim of this study was to explore the effect of digital tools on the work performance of teachers in public secondary schools in Ibadan Metropolis during the pandemic. The study adopted a descriptive research design, involving the use of a structured questionnaire to collect primary data from 384 teachers in Ibadan Metropolis. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics (percentages, means, and standard deviation). The results showed that a majority (3.33 weighted mean) of teachers used digital tools for their work during the pandemic. Significant associations were found between using digital tools and work performance of teachers. There was also a positive relationship between ICT use and teachers\u27 job satisfaction scores in Ibadan Metropolis. This study showed that digital tools can greatly increase public secondary school teachers\u27 work performance and lead to improved job satisfaction in times of a pandemic. It is therefore important for the government and stakeholders in education to invest in and promote the use of digital tools, especially during times of crisis
Teenage Pregnancy and Perceived Associated Factors among Female Students of Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, (EACOED), Oyo
Get PDFThis study examined teenage pregnancy and perceived associated factors among female students of Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, (EACOED), Oyo. Premarital sex exposes teenage to the risks of sexually transmitted infection (STIs) and teenage pregnancies. Descriptive research design was adopted and stratified random sampling technique was used to select 280 participants from five schools in the target population. Self-structured questionnaire was used as research instrument. Data was analyzed using Descriptive and inferential statistics of Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) at 0.05 significance level. The study revealed that parental upbringing was tested significant on teenage pregnancy among female students of Emmanuel Alayande College of Education. (EACOED) Oyo. (r=0.000, p<0.05). Also, peer pressure was tested significant on teenage pregnancy among female students of Emmanuel Alayande College of Education. (EACOED), Oyo. (r=0.000, p<0.05). Furthermore, poverty was tested significant on teenage pregnancy among female students of (EACOED) Oyo. (r=0.000, p<0.05). Finally, environment was also tested significant on teenage pregnancy among female students of Emmanuel Alayande College of Education. (EACOED) Oyo. (r=0.000, p<0.05). The study established that the four variables tested would positively influence teenage pregnancy among female students of Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, (EACOED), Oyo as they all had positive correlation with teenage pregnancy (r =0.00, p’0.05). The correlation coefficient magnitude was weak for parental upbringing, poverty and environment while it was moderate for peer pressure. Therefore, the study recommends that parent, teachers, educational policy makers and government should provide supportive systems and measures with regards to prevention of teenage pregnancy. 
Business Education as a Tool for Changing World in Colleges of Education in Oyo State
Get PDFThe study was examined the roles of Business education as a tools for changing world in Colleges of Education in Oyo state. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. A total of 109 business educators in 7 Colleges of Education in Oyo state, Nigeria made up the population of the study. No sample was taken, as the population size was manageable. A structured 15-item validated questionnaire was used for data collection. The reliability of the instrument was ensured using pilot test that was analyzed using Cronbach Alpha which yielded reliability co-efficient of 0.68. A total of 109 copies of the questionnaire were distributed to the respondents, 91 copies were returned by the respondents, and were used for data analysis. The instrument was validated by three experts in the field. Data related to the research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation while t-test was used to test the null hypotheses. The findings of the study revealed that respondents agreed with all the mentioned roles of business education as a tools for changing world in Oyo state Colleges of Education as it will help in promoting national economic development. It was recommended, among others, that government and other major stakeholders should focus their attention and invest their resources on business students for work most especially at the teacher education tertiary institution
Managing Higher Education for Innovative Research and Sustainable Manpower Development in a fast changing World
Get PDFThe importance of higher education to sustainable national development cannot be overemphasized. In Nigeria, tertiary education is planned and organized among others to; contribute to national development through high level manpower training and to provide accessible and affordable quality learning opportunities in formal and informal education. However, it has been observed that achievement of these goals in Nigeria is becoming increasingly difficult in the face of the current ICT and technologically driven global economy. This paper explored the relationship among higher education, innovative research and sustainable manpower development in Nigeria. The paper equally examined the myriads of problems militating against innovative research and sustainable manpower (in the nation’s tertiary institutions) and make suggestions on strategies that could be adopted to ameliorate the problems. The paper concluded that the provision of quality manpower resources is crucial and strategic for all round development of the nation and that higher education plays a prominent role in this regard. Hence, innovative research which is the fulcrum of today’s knowledge economy should be encouraged in the higher institutions of learning. This can be achieved by providing adequate fund, integrating digital technology, skill acquisition and computer literacy into the curriculum among others, and ensuring high standards in the quality of facilities and resources supplied to the higher institutions
Assessment of Diversity and Richness of Avian Species within the Habitats of Eleiyele and Awba Dams Ibadan, Nigeria
Get PDFIt has been demonstrated that using birds to identify priority sites for conservation action and mitigation measures is an effective method. Between March and June of 2022, a field survey of birds was carried out in the Awba and Eleiyele dams in Oyo State, Nigeria, to ascertain the species diversity, abundance, and feeding guilds. The Line Transect Approach was used to acquire the data. Based on the species, migratory or non-migratory status, and feeding guild of the birds observed throughout the survey, different groups of birds were identified. The two dams\u27 respective mean bird densities were calculated and compared using a t-test, and PAST software was used to examine species diversity indices. A total of 2,152 birds from 59 species (33 families and 12 orders) were counted, with 1,286 (59.76%) of them at Awba Dam and 866 (40.24%) at Eleiyele Dam. Vanellusspinosus was the species with the highest abundance in the Awba dam (n = 72; 8.31%), whereas Oriolusnigripennis had the highest abundance in the Eleiyele dam (n = 204; 15.86%). There was no discernible difference between the bird densities at Awba Dam (51.44 birds/km2) and Eleiyele Dam (30.95 birds/km2) (t value=1.679; p=0.097). Black-winged orioles were more numerous (8.16 birds/km2) at Awba Dam than Spur-winged lapwings were at Eleiyele Dam (72 birds/km2). Awba Dam has a higher Shannon diversity index and evenness score than Eleiyele Dam (3.102 and 0.654 vs. 3.702 and 0.862, respectively). In Eleiyele and Awba dams, the birds were divided into 10 and 8 feeding guilds, respectively. Insectivores (27, 33%) and carnivores (15, 19%) were the most commonly reported species. Two dams could potentially serve as locations for avian tourism and conservation due to their high avian richness if they are properly managed. In order to ensure the ecosystem\u27s survival, it is advised that a strategy for avian conservation be implemented into the dam management programme. 
Issues on Parenting: Counselling for Positive Nurturing
Get PDFGlobally, general observations and trends as reported in news shows a great paradigm shift from how parents from generation x (1960’s) and y (1990’s) raised their children and the challenges confronting the twenty first century parents today. Parenting is a duty, which should be an intentional and a deliberate practice that parents activate into action on daily basis to nurture their children for healthy growth and development, with focus to basic human needs including physical, psychological, social, and Spiritual needs. This study interrogates some issues in parenting and also illustrates some parenting challenges and concerns that parents face while raising their children. They include economic issues, behavioural issues, changing times, increasing demands for survival of the home and family, among others. The study also incorporates some counselling blocks that could be adopted by the parents in this digital age for effective disciplines and behaviour management, communication, academic and social development, mental health and safety, balancing work and the family, and dealing with complex family dynamics and generational gap challenges, time management, availability for parent-child-bond in the digital age. In order to promote enduring positive responsiveness from parents to children, it is recommended that parents should be intentional and deliberate in the attention given to their children in early ages and as preteens, teenagers, and youths
Perception of Farmers on Climate Change on Agricultural Productivity in Ninewa Governorate of Iraq
Get PDFThe study examined the perception of farmers on climate change on agricultural productivity in Ninewa Governorate of Iraq and was based on the conservation model and high payoff input model/theory. The study employed a mixed research design employing cross-sectional, descriptive, and correlational research design, which were guided by both qualitative and quantitative data collection approaches. Five-point Likert scale questionnaire and key-informant interview were used for data collection. Simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques were used to select the respondents for this study. Collected data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0. The study involved a response rate of 81(76%), which was good and acceptable for subsequent analysis. The study succinctly revealed a negative and statistically significant impact on 2agricultural productivity. Based on coefficient of determination (r =0.172), the findings imply that the explained variation in agricultural productivity due to water scarcity and drought is about 17.2%. Based 2on coefficient of determination (r =0.171), the findings imply that the explained variation in agricultural productivity due to declining precipitation is about 17.1%. Based on coefficient of 2determination (r =0.115), the findings imply that the explained variation in agricultural productivity 2due to extremely high temperature is about 11.5%. Based on coefficient of determination (r =0.2601) the findings imply that the explained variation in agricultural productivity due to dust and sandstorms is 2about 26.01%. Based on coefficient of determination (r =0.282) the findings imply that the explained variation in agricultural productivity due to climate change is about 28.2%. Consequently, it is concluded that climate change has a negative and statistically significant impact on agricultural productivity. Based on this, it is recommended that the government should invest massively in environmental protection so as to improve on water precipitation in order to boost agricultural productivity in the governorate