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Comparative Analysis of the Impact of Mathematics Teaching Anxiety on Service and PreService Teacher Teaching Experience
Get PDFThis study examines comparative analysis of the impact of mathematics teaching anxiety on service and pre-service teacher teaching experience. The study made use of simple random sampling For the study, four hundred (400) pre-service teachers were selected from Federal College of Education (Special) Oyo and Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo. Among the pre-service teachers two hundred and seventy-five (275) were males and one hundred and twenty-five (125) were females. Two hundred (200) practice teachers out of which one hundred and seventy (170) were male and thirty (30) were female randomly selected across thirty secondary schools withinOyo metropolis. The instrument used was Mathematics Teaching Anxiety Scale (MTAS) by Akinsola (2004) with r=0.92.The data were analyzed using t-test, appropriate recommendations were given basedon the findings of the study, it was recommended that mathematics practice and pre-service teachers should employ and adopt Mathematics teaching strategies that can alleviate the persistence mathematics anxiety
Interrogating the Media of Communication of Science and Technology Research Outcomes to the Public in Niger
No full textThis paper interrogated the media of communication of science and technology research outcomes to the public in Nigeria with a view to identifying the commonly used media, factors responsible for the choice of the media, awareness of the researchers about alternative media to the commonly adopted ones, their usage or non-usage of such media and the reasons for their decisions. The paper situated, within the theoretical framework of development communication, adopted focus group discussion and purposive sampling technique. 19 doctoral researchers of the National Centre for Technology Management, Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife, an Agency of the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Nigeria were purposively selected out of the 37 researchers at the Agency. They were so selected because they are the top researchers who executed the major research projects at the institution. Questionnaires were administered to the researchers; they were also engaged in a focus group discussion because the issue beinginterrogated is of common interest to them. It concluded that the major media of communication of science and technology research outcomes are journal, conference paper, books and monographs because they are the acceptable standards of communicating research findings and means of determining career advancement, while alternative media of communication are not yet popular because of their non-acceptability as means of disseminating research outcomes. The paper recommended that departments of mass communication, media studies and other stakeholders in communication discipline should create more awareness about e use of alternative media to disseminate research outcomes in science and technology so as to reach out to all those concerned and make outcomes of the research more beneficial to the society
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 the 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 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 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 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 fund raising. Findings further revealed that 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 suggest its intensive and proactive use among the young people. 
Marital Instability, Single Parenthood and GirlChild Academic Performance in Akure South Local Government Area, Ondo State
Get PDFThe study examined the upshots of marital instability and single parenthood on the academic performance of girl-child in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State Nigeria. The descriptive research design was adopted for the study. Findings revealed that low or lack of income is one of the major challenges faced by single parents. Furthermore, the study revealed that single parents lack partners that they can share both the monetary and child care responsibilities. The study concluded that most parents are encountered with various hindrances such as emotional, social, financial, and economic problems which results in behaviours which are unacceptable in the society by their children such as cultism, alcohol and drug addiction. Alcoholism and drug abuse can lead to serious health challenges. A girl-child who abuses alcohol and drugs is more likely to struggle with addiction later in life likewise have permanent and brain damage. It is therefore recommended that couples with marital related issues should seek help from social workers for guidance. Marriage and family life counsellors should organize education seminars on the influence of marital instability and single parenthood on children especially the girl-child on educational performance. There is a need for vital consideration for policymakers, government and other stakeholders to promote the academic performance of children who are products of broken homes. 
Diachronizing the Popular: from Hip-Hop to Orality
Get PDFThe development of studies in African music has been pioneered in the studies of scholars across the globe. African scholars whose theories help to shape the development do so in the quest to map out the strategy that would march the usual canonical parameter often seen in the fight for an erudite scholarship. In this regard as well, efforts have also been made to see how globalization and civilization have shaped various artistic developments, music inclusive. However, there is a silent trend in the movement of music as an art or a process of socialization. Being an art, when it is African in nature, there is a need to see the diffusive nexus or praxis that might have arisen as a result of global influence, possibly to see the level of syncretism within the African indigenous orientation of music and its current blend with westernoriented form - Hip Hop. The work sets out the origin of the term "Hip-Hop" while it also pays attention to the nature of African music, and the place of African oral poetry in the artistic rendition of the African version of Hip-Hop. In Its specific orientation, it also maps out Nigeria as a case for further investigation
Influence of Teaching Methods on Teacher Job Performance in Oyo State, Nigeria
Get PDFThe study investigated the influence of teaching methods on teacher job performance in Oyo State, Nigeria. Teaching methods examined include: teacher based, student based, interactive and problem solving. The study was a descriptive survey research which was questionnaire based. The population of the study was all the public secondary school teachers in Oyo State, Nigeria. The research instrument used for data collection was Teacher Job Performance (TJP), with a reliability value = 0.83. Hypotheses were tested at 5% level of significance. Data collected for the study were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Multiple Regression Analysis and t-test for research questions and hypotheses. The study revealed amongst others that the level of teacher job performance was high with the overall weighted average of 2.702. Also, there existed a significant combined influence of teaching methods on teacher job performance in Oyo State. The study concluded that teachers in Oyo State adopted more of teacher based method, interactive method, problem solving method and less of student based method. On the basis of the findings of the study, it is recommended that the government through secondary school management board should device a framework for checkmating and evaluating the effectiveness of teaching methods engaged by teachers
Promoting Enterprise Culture among Office Technology and Management Students for Sustainable Living
Get PDFSeveral attempt shave been made by Nigerian government in order to find solutions to graduates’ unemployment without significant success. Nigerian graduates lack necessary skills, knowledge and ability to work in teams, think creatively or interact effectively with colleagues and potential customers. An enterprise culture which is a critical mix of success oriented attitudes of initiative, creativity, intelligent, risk taking, collaboration and opportunity recognition is the missing ingredient. To succeed in this period of job uncertainty, Office Technology and Management students should not rely on white collar job or paid employment on graduation but must maximize the use of the skills, knowledge and ability acquired while in school to create enterprises in order to earn a living and contribute to nation building. The researchers take a look at promoting enterprise culture among Office Technology and Management students for sustainable living. In doing this, relevant literatures were reviewed on the key words: Enterprise, Culture, Entrepreneur and Office Technology and Management. The paper identified ways of promoting enterprise culture among Office Technology and Management students and concludes with suggestions. 
Influence of Psychological Distress and Gender on Creative Thinking Ability of Students in Tertiary Institutions in Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria
Get PDFCreative thinking ability is a key component in human developmentand has been elusive among undergraduates in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions. The ability to reflect and rationalize the thought process is a requisite for innovative research and entrepreneurial skill. This study examines the influence of psychological distress and gender on creative thinking ability of students in some selected tertiary institutions in Ibadan, Nigeria.A cross sectional survey design and a purposive sampling technique was adopted to select 390 participants with age ranges between 15-40years, ?????=17.89, SD=7.86 into the study. A structured questionnaire focusing on socio-demographic profile, psychological distress and creative thinking ability was administered to the participants. Two hypotheses were formulated, tested and confirmed. Data were analyzed using descriptive, independent sample t-test and multiple regression statistical tools. The results showed that gender (388)=3.24,P<.01)has significant influence on creative thinking ability, indicating males(?????=36.34,SD=4.44)exhibit more creative thinking ability than females (?????=34.78,SD=4.90). Additionally, stress(B=.06,?=.37,P<.01), anxiety(B=-.02,?=-.16,P<.01)and depression(B=-.02,?=.02,P<.01)independently and jointly(F[3,390]=26.42,R=.41, R²=.17,P<.01) predicts creative thinking ability. The study concluded that psychological distress (stress, anxiety and depression) and gender have significant influence on creative thinking ability of students. The implication and recommendation of study were discussed accordingly. 
Impact of E-Learning on Learners Academic Achievement in Secondary Schools in Olamaboro Local Government Area, Kogi State
No full textThis study focused on finding out the impact of e-learning on the academic performance of students in Secondary Schools in Olamaboro Local Government Area, Kogi-State. Descriptive survey design was used for the study. The Population is made of all teachers and students in the secondary schools spread across twenty six (26) schools in Olamaboro LGA., with three thousand, five hundred and seventy students (3,570) and two hundred and five teachers (205) respectively. The sample size for this study is two hundred and eight (208) using simple random sampling technique through balloting without replacement was used to select three teachers from each of the twenty six schools making 78 teachers and five students each making a total of 130 students. The instrument used for this study was a self-structured questionnaire titled impact of E-learning on the academic achievement of students Questionnaire (IELAASQ). The instrument for data collection was validated to determine the reliability of the instrument, Cronbach Alpha of 0.72 was obtained. All the 208 representing (100%) the questionnaire was rated on a four point response scale. The findings among others reveal that; e-learning impact positively on the academic performance of students and that some challenges are faced by students in an e-learning programme. Based on the findings of this study, recommendations were madeincluding that, E-learning programme should be adopted in teaching and learning. Also, training programme should be organized for teachers in the use of e-learning tools etc
Causes and Implications of Codeine Cough Syrup Addiction among Adolescents in Kano State Nigeria
Get PDFThere has been a steady rise in the incidences of drug addiction throughout the world. This study examined the causes and implications of codeine cough syrup addiction among adolescents in Kano State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to find out the prevalent causes and implications of codeine cough syrup addiction among adolescents in Kano State, Nigeria. A cross sectional survey was adopted for the study. A sample of one hundred (100) respondents who were adolescents and were willing to be part of the study were purposively selected for the study. A researcher developed and validated questionnaire was used to collect data for the study. The reliability of the instrument was ascertained using a split half method. The correlation coefficient was .87r. Data were analysed using Mean and Standard Deviation. Findings revealed that there is a significant difference in the causes of codeine cough syrup addiction among male and female adolescents in kano State (Pvalue=0.001<0.05). Some of the causes were peer pressure, failure in school, permissive parents, curiosity, boredom, willingness to try new things and willingness to rebel against parents are the causes of codeine cough syrup addiction among adolescents in the study area. Findings also revealed that, codeine cough syrup abuse has led to blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, weakness, vomiting and nausea, difficulty in breathing, among others