1. IMPACTS OF JIGSAW II CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING STRATEGY ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND RETENTION IN MENSURATION AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KANO STATE, NIGERIA

The main concepts, procedures, and logic that solve problems are the focus of mathematics. It is generally acknowledged as being essential to any society's progress. This is so because a country's ability to develop is reliant on its progress in science and technology. But without mathematics, science and technology are impossible (Musa, 2006). All fields of study, including science, technology, business, agriculture, and health, use mathematics. Maths is one of the fundamen...

2. A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF OUT-DOOR PLAY ENVIRONMENT IN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PRE-SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA

Background to the Study

Children's play has always been a natural phenomenon. Children who are healthy and not disabled (physically challenged), according to Aziza (2000), cannot live without playing in their natural environments. In some cultures, play is regarded as a sure sign of a healthy and vibrant child. This is due to the fact that play keeps a child active and occupied.

Historically, artifacts and documents have demonstrated t...

3. A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS ON THE CHALLENGES OF TEACHING PRACTICE EXPERIENCES OF HOME ECONOMICS STUDENT-TEACHERS AND POSSIBLE PANACEA

Background of the study

A student teacher observed that the practical component of teacher training - practice teaching - was a challenging and stressful element of the course. She didn't seem to appreciate the experience. The experience of this student teacher describes her own thoughts about practice teaching. This anecdotal reference positions the research issue as both relevant and productive in the context of existing research on teacher preparation in Sout...

4. A COMPARATIVE SURVEY OF THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SCHOOL CHILDREN IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA

Background to the Study

The early schools in Nigeria were built by Christian Missionaries, and their goal was to convert the "Leaten" or benighted Africans to Christianity via education (Abdullahi, 1995). The early Missionaries recognized the significance of instruction, particularly via the medium of English and local langu...

5. A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN WASSCE AND NECO EXAMINATIONS

ABSTRACT: This work made a Comparative study of Students‟ Performance in WAEC and NECO in Imo state, Nigeria (2011-2015). It comparatively ascertained the relationship in the performance of students in WAEC and NECO in mathematics, biology and physics, using 8 secondary schools in Imo state. As a descriptive research, the study population comprised 8 secondary schools in Imo State. The researcher, therefore, used WAEC and NECO grading of candidates, who scored A1-C6, D7,...

6. AN INVESTIGATION OF THE RELEVANCE OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY INTO TEACHING – LEARNING PROCESS

ABSTRACT: This project was on the relevance of educational psychology into teaching learning processes in secondary schools in Enugu North Local Government Area of Enugu State.  The study was specifically aimed at investigating the importance and help educational psychology has rendered to teaching – learning processes in order to achieve these objectives, the following questions were formulated and used:

What is the relevance of educational psychology in...

7. COMPETENCY IMPROVEMENT NEEDS OF TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BASIC TECHNOLOGY

Background of the Study: A good educational system is a strong base for technological development. It equips people with knowledges and skills for designing methods and process that will enable them to make maximum use of their natural resources for the benefit of the society. The development of a nation also depends mostly on the type of technology education, the process of impartation inherited or invented and the ability to train her citizens to sustain the level of s...

8. CONSTRAINTS OF EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION

BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Vocational/ technical education are among the vital tools an individual can use to be developed. It is a training for useful employment in trade, industries, agriculture, business and home making etc. the emphasis on vocation/technical; education is to prepare one for self reliance. American vocational association (1971) sees vocational subjects as those designed to develop skills, abilities, understanding, attitude, work habit and a...

9. IMPACT OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY ON THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF INTEGRATED SCIENCE

Abstract: This study investigated the impact of Educational Technology on the teaching and learning of Integrated Science in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue state. The purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of educational technology on the teaching and learning of Integrated science, find out the availability of educational technology facilities in the teaching and learning of integrated science and the extent to which integrated science te...

10. INFLUENCE OF CLASSROOM SIZE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA

Abstract: This research was performed to examine the influence of class room size on academic performance of secondary school students in Nigeria since classroom congestion and low utilization rate of classrooms are common features of secondary schools in Nigeria which have negative impact on both secondary school teacher productivity, student learning input and secondary school student academic performance that at the end influences the reputation of a school.

11. INFLUENCE OF SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN LAGOS STATE

Background of the Study: The various components of the school environment, such as classrooms, libraries, technical workshops, laboratories, teacher quality, school management, teaching methods, and peers, have been identified as factors that can influence students' academic achievement (Ajayi, 2001 and Oluchukwu, 2000). Therefore, it is crucial to thoroughly examine and effectively oversee the school environment in order to improve students' academic...

12. PROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE SOLUTION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING COMPUTER SCIENCE IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Background of the study: The Education by the end of the 20th century no longer prepares individuals to secure white colar Jobs or life long employment in local industries or services. Rather education is for individuals and National developments. Similarly, the major objective of education is to bring about desirable change in behaviour in individuals and society at large. Abimade (1998) stated that the realization of the noblerole of computer in man’s quest for or com...

13. THE EFFECTIVENESS IN USING MULTI MEDIA IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATION

ABSTRACT: The study aimed at investigating the influence of Multi-media materials on preschool children’s learning achievement in number work in Little Angel Montessori. The use of Multi-media materials in teaching number work is minimal hence low achievement. The purpose of the study was to investigate whether the use of Multi-media materials influences their achievement of children in learning number work with special reference to the influence of Aud...

14. THE IMPACT OF PRACTICAL WORK ON THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF SOME CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGY IN SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Science is a great enterprise which nations depend on, in-order to advance technologically. Science therefore is receiving much emphasis in education because of its significance and relevance to life and society.   Biology is the science in which we study living things.  You can learn about an organism by reading about it.  You can also learn about the organism by picking it up and studying it.  The former is...

15. THE PARENTAL STATUS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOL

ABSTRACT: This project work was undertaken to survey the influence of socio-economic background in the academic performance of students a case study of some selected secondary schools in Ikeja local government area of Lagos State. To find solution to the problems, which give to undertaking the survey questionnaire, were raised to check influence of socio-economic background on the academic performance of students in some selected public secondary school in Ik...

16. THE ROLE OF EDUCATION AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: According to Uwadia (2010), Education in a broad sense is a process by which an individual acquires the many physical and social capabilities demanded by the society in which he/she is born into to function. It is to a nation what the mind is to the body, just as a diseased mind is handicapped in the coordination and direction of the bodily activities. Therefore, the single most significant complex of social – control tools for...

17. A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AVAILABILITY AND USE AND STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Computer science plays a vital part in the lives of all people. As stated by Bajah, the government's ambition to produce a scientifically educated populace, as well as the necessity to successfully equip her industry with much-needed manpower, necessitated a complete reevaluation and enhancement of the technique employed in teaching computer science (1970). This will improve understanding and, to a degree, encourage interest in na...

18. A CRITICAL REVIEW OF TEACHERS’ QUALIFICATION AND  SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT; ITS IMPACT ON JUNIOR STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN BASIC  SCIENCE

ABSTRACT: The study focused on a critical review of teachers’ qualification and  school environment; its impact on junior student performance in basic  science.  The study investigate if the school environment truly affects the teaching-learning processes of Basic/Integrated Science in view of Overcrowded classrooms; Lack or inadequate school library; and Lack or inadequate science laboratory. Research questions were pos...

19. A CRITICAL SURVEY OF TASK SIZE AND ITS EFFECT ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN BIOLOGY

ABSTRACT: The National Policy on Education emphasizes the importance of task on the academic achievement of students and mandates that the final grading of a learner in any course of study must take into account all their performances over a period of time. The problem of the practice of assigning task to students and how it affects their academic achievement calls for attention. Therefore, this research work is aimed at determining the effect of task size on...

20. A CRITICAL SURVEY ON INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS USED IN TEACHING AND LEARNING OF BUSINESS STUDIES

ABSTRACT: The study attempted to investigate the appraising instructional materials as being used in secondary schools in Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria. The study equally reviewed some important and extensive literatures under sub-headings. The descriptive research survey design was applied in the assessment of respondents’ opinions towards the subject matter. In this study, four null hypotheses were formulated and tested w...

21. A DISCUSSION OF INFORMATION LITERACY AS AN EDUCATIONAL REFORM FOR UTILIZING TECHNOLOGY IN THE CURRICULUM

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine discussion of information literacy as an educational reform for utilizing technology in the curriculum in selected secondary schools in Ikeja Local Government, Lagos State. Specifically, the study examined what a technological  information literate person is .The measures federal ministry of education has put in place to promote the integration of ILS into the curriculum. the challenges faced by school...

22. A REVIEW OF CLASSROOM SIZE AND INFLUENCE ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

ABSTRACT: This research was performed to examine the influence of class room size on academic performance of secondary school students in Nigeria since classroom congestion and low utilization rate of classrooms are common features of secondary schools in Nigeria which have negative impact on both secondary school teacher productivity, student learning input and secondary school student academic performance that at the end influences the reputation of a school. In analyz...

23. A STUDY OF EXAMINATION MISCONDUCT AMONG STUDENTS OF COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

ABSTRACT: One of the worst problems eating deep into the society today in examination misconduct among students especially in the secondary and tertiary institutions. The problem has assume such an alarming dimension that it has become a source of serious concern to parents, teachers, religious leaders as well as right thinking leaders of the society who are interested in ensuring that good moral, norms, and education has the capability in indicating in stude...

24. A STUDY OF THE FACTORS AFFECTING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF GIRLS IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ABSTRACT: This research work investigates the study of the factors affecting academic performance of girls in senior secondary schools in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. Introduction of this study includes background to the study, significance of the study, purpose of the study, scope of the study, limitation to the study, definition of some related terms and research questions was formulated that was used for the analysis of data in chapter f...

25. A STUDY OF THE CAUSES OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY AMONG FEMALE STUDENTS AND ITS EFFECTS ON THEIR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

ABSTRACT: This research work is carried out to find out the causes of teenage pregnancy among female student in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area in Edo State. It deals with the purpose of the study, which is to find out the problems teens are facing concerning unwanted pregnancy and unwed parenthood. To suggest ways of helping any youth facing the dilemma of unwed parenthood as well as practical suggestions for adolescents in avoiding the pitfall of being pregnant. Related l...

26. A STUDY ON ONLINE LEARNING AND ITS IMPACT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

ABSTRACT: The major objective of this study is to explore the impact of online learning on academic performance of secondary school students using Akure Metropolis of Ondo State as case Study. The study adopted a survey research design accompanied with data collated from both primary and secondary sources. With the  aid of convenience sampling method, 147 participant who are student and teachers in selected senior secondary schools in Akure Metropol...

27. A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF CHILD LABOUR ON SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine the impact of child labour on school attendance and academic performance. Specifically, the study examined the relationship between children’s family background and the incidence of child labour, relationship between child labour participation influence children’s academic performance, relationship between child labour participation influence his/her participation in school attendance, relationship b...

28. A STUDY ON THE PROBLEMS FACING SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION IN NIGERIA

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY

Education is the process of bringing desirable change into the behavior of human beings. It can also be defined as the process of imparting or acquiring knowledge or habits through instruction. Education, for any nation, whether developed or developing, is to help solve the problems that affect that nation. This is why according, is to National Policy on Education (FRN, 2004:4), “Government has stated that for the benefit of all citizen...

29. A SURVEY OF INDISCIPLINE AMONG STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS: ITS EFFECTS AND CAUSES

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to study the effect and causes of indiscipline among student in public secondary school using selected school in ota local government area of ogun state.  Specifically, nature of indiscipline among students in public secondary schools in Ota local government, ascertain the factors responsible for indiscipline among students in public secondary schools in Ota local government, To know the effects of...

30. A SURVEY OF TEENAGE PROBLEMS IN NIGERIAN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine a survey of teenage problems in Nigerian secondary schools with special reference to secondary schools in Niger State. Specifically, the study examined  examine the need for effective counseling in secondary schools. The study also determine the impact of counseling services on teenage problems in secondary schools.  Lastly, the study recommend ways of improving counseling to teenagers i...

31. AN INVESTIGATION OF THE CHALLENGES FACED BY ADOLESCENTS IN KATSINA STATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to investigate a survey pertaining to the challenges faced by teenagers in Nigerian secondary schools, specifically focusing on secondary schools located in Katsina State. The study specifically investigated the necessity of implementing efficient counselling services in secondary educational institutions. The study additionally investigates the effects of counselling services on adolescent issues within secondary educa...

32. AN ASSESSMENT OF TRUANCY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS: INSIGHTS FROM NIGERIA

 ABSTRACT: This project work is essentially concerned with the investigation of the study of truancy with among secondary school students in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. A proper research was carried out on those causes that lead to truancy in secondary schools. In carrying out the research, research questions are been set in order to direct the researcher in administration of questionnaires. There is also review of relevant literature on tru...

33. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF QUALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ABSTRACT: A conscious and deliberate gift to give to the child is to get the child educated and this is what every parent strive to give to their children. However, the school as a custodian of knowledge and a tool for public growth and development is faced with so many challenges but the overwhelming challenge is the administrative challenge it is daily faced with. An aspect of this administrative challenge is the administrative staff quality which is related to the eff...

34. A STUDY ON CHALLENGING PEDAGOGICAL CONCEPTS IN FUNDAMENTAL SCIENTIFIC SUBJECTS AMONG JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Background of the study: According to a number of sources, the ideals of science and technology in relation to national development are ingrained in the minds of leaders from African and third world countries (Logan, & Skamp, 2021). Since as early as 1880, students in Nigeria's secondary schools have been exposed to the scientific method. In the beginning, it was taught as a general science, but later, it was broken down into its component parts of physics, chemistry,...

35. AN ANALYSIS OF SCHOOL MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS AND STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine the problems of school management and students' academic performance in secondary schools using 10 selected secondary schools in Calabar, Cross Rivers as case study. Specifically, the study was aimed at identifying school factors which affect students' academic performance in the study area, investigate the extent to which those factors affect secondary students’ academic performance in C...

36. A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF THE ROLES OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) AS A FACILITATOR OF QUALITY EDUCATION IN NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

ABSTRACT: Information and Communication technology has been recognized to play pedagogic FUNCTIONS that could in principle complement the traditional practices of the education sector.  This study was conducted to appraise the FUNCTIONS of ICT as a change agent towards quality education in tertiary institution in Nigeria. The study adopted the survey method. A total of 133 respondents were enrolled in the study. Using the chi-square statistical tool,...

37. AN ASSESSMENT OF ABERRANT BEHAVIOR AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine a study of aberrant behavior among secondary school students  in selected secondary schools in Ethiope East Local Government, Delta State. Specifically, the study examined   whether parents in some ways, either knowing or unknowingly contribute to the deviant behaviour of students in secondary school. And also,  whether the nature of the school administration has influence whet...

38. AN ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Background of the study: The infamously problematic practice of examination malpractice in Nigeria is analogous to the rapid onset of an unpleasant social malaise that seems to defy any type of therapy and may be analogous to a sickness. It is widely recognized for its reputation for being awful. There is evidence in the literature to suggest that examination is one of the most contentious topics in education today due to the fact that, by its very nature, it attracts a great...

39. AN ASSESSMENT OF FLIPPED CLASSROOM AND ITS EFFECTS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine the effect of flipped classroom on academic performance of primary school pupils using selected primary schools in Akure South Local Government Area of  Ondo State as case study. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprise of all the teachers of selected primary schools in Akure South Local Government Area of&nbs...

40. AN ASSESSMENT OF PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION ON PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS’ PERFORMANCE

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on an assessment of pre-primary school education on primary school pupils’ performance . Specifically, the study examined the extent to which government support Pre-primary pupils education in Nigeria. The study also find out if there are adequate instructional materials in other to aid Pre-primary schools pupils academic performance. The study further evaluate how effective the curricul...

41. AN ASSESSMENT OF READING CULTURE OF PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS AND THEIR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine reading culture of primary school pupils and their academic performance in english language using 6 selected schools from UYO local government area of Akwa Ibom state. Specifically, the study examined   relationship between pupils’ attitude towards reading and their academic performance in English language in Uyo Local Government Area, relationship between poor libraries or none at...

42. AN ASSESSMENT OF TEACHERS EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION AND ITS IMPACT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ECONOMICS

Background to the Study: In any developing country, it is critical to describe the nature and trajectory of educational advancement. Education is a systematic intellectual and moral instruction aimed at acquiring information, character development, and mental growth in order to secure human life (Karl, 2016). This is made possible through good teaching and learning. The skill and capability of prospective instructors and school management have a significant i...

43. AN ASSESSMENT OF TEACHERS TEACHING METHODS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENTS

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on the assessment of teachers teaching methods of computer science students with special reference to Kwara state University. Specifically, the study  examine if participatory teaching methods helps in teaching computer science. The study also find out if role playing in class as a teaching technique improves computer science student academic performance. Lastly, the study evaluate how teacher...

44. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF PARENTAL LEVEL OF INCOME ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF JUNIOR SECONDARY STUDENTS IN BAYELSA: PERSPECTIVE OF LOW INCOME EARNING PARENTS

​​​​​​Background of the Study: Parents plays a critical role in the educational improvement of their ward. As a result, the socioeconomic level of parents affects children's educational development and achievement negative or positive. In same manner, parents engagement in their children's education is extremely pivotal to the academic success of the youngsters(Barbarin, 2008). Similarly, teachers plays a signif...

45. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT: The focus of this study is on the  assessment of the implementation of various aspects of the UBE programs in the Nigeria using Bauchi state as a case study. Survey research design was adopted for the study. convenient sampling method was used for the study as 50 respondents comprising of 20 SUBEB official, 10 Head Teachers and 20 Teachers from five selected primary school in Tafawa Balewa, Bauchi State forms the population of the study. D...

46. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE INFLUENCE OF FIELD STUDY ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF GEOGRAPHY STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to investigate a study into the influence of field study on academic performance of geography using Geography Department, Uniben as a case study. Specifically, the study examined influence of field study on the academic performance of geography students, the influence of field study in the understanding of geography as a subject and identify the limitations associated with field study in the field of geography. The study e...

47. A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF THE ADVERSE IMPACT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON ADOLESCENT EDUCATION

ABSTRACT: ICT gadgets are easily accessible to children due to parents care-free attitudes. The study identified various ICT gadgets children are easily addicted to. Findings from the study revealed most parents have ICT gadgets at home. Based on the findings in this study and the interpretation of tables, it was concluded that significant relationship exist between the use of modern information technology devices such as computers, television, internet, cell phones and child...

48. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EDUCATIONAL FUNDING AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT: This research work was conducted to examine the Respondents’ responses on the assessment of the relationship between educational funding and Economic Growth in Nigeria. The survey research design was used in carrying out the study since it required the collection of data from a large number of respondents within the limited time scheduled for the completion of the project. Relevant research questions to show the findings of the study. A q...

49. A STUDY ON THE INFLUENCE OF EARLY MARRIAGE ON THE EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT OF FEMALE MINORS

ABSTRACT: The aim of this research is to analyse, interpret, and understand the impact of early marriage on the educational achievement of young girls. The objective is to suggest appropriate interventions that can enhance their well-being in terms of education, thus enabling them to make meaningful contributions to society as empowered individuals in contemporary Nigeria. The purpose of this inquiry was to examine the attitudes of the general public towards...

50. AN ASSESSMENT ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEACHERS’ ATTITUDE AND STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN BUSINESS STUDIES

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: A teacher is a significant figure in the school environment where he works and so his attitude to work tends to have significant implications, which cannot be dismissed with a wave of hand if academic excellence is to be achieved in our educational institutions where as the teacher is the key player in the educational field, the child is at the centre. In order to achieve academic excellence in the 21stcentury and beyond, the role of...

51. AN EVALUATION OF CLASS SIZE AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN BIOLOGY

ABSTRACT: The study looked at the class size as it relates to academic performance of students in biology in Ojo Local Government of Lagos State Nigeria. The study population was total number of students in all secondary schools in both public and private secondary schools in the LGA of the state while a study size of 100 respondents was randomly selected from the 4 schools in Ojo Local Government of Lagos State. One validated instrument Students’ Class Size Q...

52. AN EVALUATION OF METHODS USED FOR IMPROVING LOW ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN SECONDARY SCHOOL

Background of the study: The more complicated nature of learning and the increasing demands placed on instructors as a result of these changes have made the job of teaching a more difficult one. This new position requires not just the increased delivery of knowledge to pupils, but it also requires an examination of the challenges connected with learning and teaching. The National Policy on Education (Adebayo, 2022) in Nigeria emphasized that our children should be educated pr...

53. AN EVALUATION OF TEACHERS' PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS AND THEIR IMPACT ON STUDENTS' ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (A CASE STUDY OF LAGOS STATE)

ABSTRACT: This study on an evaluation of teachers' problem-solving skills and their impact on students' academic achievement. The study is was specifically focused on examining if problem-solving method can enhance critical thinking among secondary school student; ascertaining if brainstorming as a problem-based technique has the capacity of inculcating problem solving skill into secondary school student; investigating if problem-based teaching method...

54. AN EVALUATION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING GRAMMATICAL STRUCTURES IN SELECTED PRIMARY SCHOOLS: A CASE STUDY OF KADUNA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: In today's culture, both the teaching of and the study of the English language are considered to be of utmost importance. This is due of the many different functions it fulfills within the country's overall geopolitical framework. In Nigeria, the English language is utilized for a variety of reasons, including communication, education, the economy, and social life. Not only is the English language taught as a topic in the educational system, b...

55. AN EVALUATION ON STUDENTS PERCEPTION AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN CHEMISTRY (A CASE STUDY OF SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL IN DAWAKIN TOFA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KANO STATE)

​​​​​BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Chemistry as a science subject plays a vital role in transforming the environment and improving the general quality of life. It is essentially needed for a nation’s technological development. As a core science subject, the proper teaching and learning of chemistry in secondary schools facilitates student’s enrollment in many professional disciplines like Nursing, Medicine, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Engineering and Geolog...

56. AN EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECT OF NIGERIA PIDGIN ON WRITTEN ENGLISH AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Background of the study: In Nigeria, English is considered a second language by most people. Because Nigerians already had their first language, also known as their Mother Tongue (L1), before the introduction of the alien language known as "English" into the nation, it is considered to be a second language. In this particular case, a language that is not native to the context (English) left that environment and came into contact with another language or languages (N...

57. AN EXAMINATION OF THE PROBLEMS FACING SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION IN NIGERIA

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Education is the process of bringing desirable change into the behavior of human beings. It can also be defined as the process of imparting or acquiring knowledge or habits through instruction.

Education, for any nation, whether developed or developing, is to help solve the problems that affect that nation. This is why according, is to National Policy on Education (FRN, 2004:4), “Government has stated that for the benefit of all citize...

58. AN EXAMINATION OF THE CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS OF TRUANCY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Truancy is a growing concern that is being recognised as a developing and emerging issue, characterised by the deliberate act of students purposefully missing one or more classes. Truancy is a pervasive issue worldwide that is well recognised as a detrimental force that undermines educational programmes, causing various obstacles and impediments for secondary school pupils in their academic pursuits (Adeyemi, 2011; Animasahun, 2007). Trua...

59. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE IMPACT OF CLASSROOM SIZE ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA

BACKGROUND OF STUDY: The foundation for freedom and global progress continues to be high-quality education. In order to create regulations that would improve the quality of education from elementary school to tertiary institution, all hands must be on deck globally. Continuous, effective monitoring must also be effectively developed to check any elements that may thwart this global endeavor. As a result, most nations mandate that kids attend school for a cert...

60. AN INVESTIGATION INTO SS2 STUDENTS DIFFICULTY IN LEARNING ECOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF BIOLOGY IN IKWO LGA OF EBONYI STATE.

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to investigate into SS2 students difficulty in learning ecological aspects of biology in Ikwo LGA of Ebonyi state. Specifically, the study was aimed at examining whether lack of adequate instructional materials makes the learning of ecological aspects of Biology difficult, examine whether lack of qualified teachers makes the learning of ecological aspects of Biology difficult, examine whether lack of science laborator...

61. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAUSES OF POOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG THE PHYSICAL AND HEALTH IMPAIRED STUDENTS

Background to the study: The immense contributions of education to the development of any society in the world cannot be over-emphasized. Education is one of the most important aspects of human resource development. For this reason, every child has the opportunity to achieve his/her academic potential.  However, despite the quintessential purpose of education, it is sad to observe that poor academic performance have become more pronounced especially amon...

62. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAUSES OF PREMARITAL SEX SECONDARY SCHOOL GIRLS AND ITS IMPACT ON THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS IN KOGI STATE

ABSTRACT: The research work focuses on the causes of Premarital Sex among Secondary School Girls and Its Impact on their Academic Achievements in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State. One Hundred and Fifty Questionnaires were administered to female students in different schools. The data were analyzed and the following findings were discovered: Participation in Sex Education was at a low stage; Drop out cases were paramount in that vicinity; there i...

63. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAUSES OF TRUANCY AMONG STUDENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOL

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this project is to deal with the problem of truancy with particular reference to influence of peer group, inadequate school materials, poor feeding at home, poor method of teaching, too much work in the morning at home before coming to the school etc. in Ikpoba Okha Secondary School Students, Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area in Edo State of Nigeria. In this project, I have tried to find out the cause of the above problem in this...

64. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAUSES, PREVALENCE AND EFFECT OF FEMALE PROSTITUTION IN NIGERIA TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS: A CASE STUDY OF COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, EKIADOLOR-BENIN

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Prostitution has become rampant in our society today among growing teens and youths. These young people see selling of their bodies as the fastest way of getting income for their keeps. In the past those engaged in prostitution use to be women selling their bodies. However, today men have joined the trade of selling their bodies for different reasons including drugs, jobs or contracts and also good grades in exams. This is because sex consumers i...

65. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE IN CHEMISTRY OBJECTIVE TEST AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Background of the study: Since the very beginning of the educational system, standardized testing has been an essential component of it. The idea of testing may be conceptualized as the act of presenting a person with a series of activities, the successful completion of which is contingent on the individual's possession of a certain set of knowledge and skills. As a result, the testing system in our educational institutions has been given a boost as a direct result of the...

66. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE IMPACT OF TWO TEACHING STYLE ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN HOME ECONOMICS

Background of the study: Any level of education's main goal in teaching is to effect fundamental change in the student (Tebabal & Kahssay, 2021). Teachers should use the most effective teaching techniques that best meet particular goals and level exit outcomes in order to enhance the transfer of information. In contrast to student-centered approaches, many teaching professionals used teacher-centered techniques in the conventional era to convey inform...

67. A COMPREHENSIVE INQUIRY INTO THE FACTORS INFLUENCING THE SUCCESSFUL ENGAGEMENT OF WOMEN IN ADULT EDUCATION IN NIGERIA

Background of the study: The central tenet of the Nigerian educational system is the development of the whole person into a responsible and productive member of society. This is accomplished through the acquisition of the appropriate knowledge, mental and physical capabilities, and competencies that serve as equipment for the individual to function in and contribute to the growth of the society in which he resides. Adult education, and particularly education geared at women,...

68. AN INVESTIGATION OF FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTROL OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND ITS EFFECT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: A CASE STUDY OF OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

Background To The Study: Even if man has virtually perfect power over all things on earth, he is nonetheless susceptible to the environmental challenges that he has produced on a physical, biological, and social level. This is something that cannot be denied. The human race has either substantially eliminated communicable illnesses or is on the cusp of doing so, while at the same time, they are working to eradicate the agents that spread dise...

69. AN INVESTIGATION OF THE CORRELATES OF JOB SATISFACTION AMONG BUSINESS STUDIES TEACHERS IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine the correlates of job satisfaction among business studies teachers using selected secondary schools in Port-Harcourt Local Government Area as case study. Specifically, the study aimed at examining how promotions relates to satisfaction of business studies teachers in junior secondary school, identifying how recognition relates to job satisfaction of business studies teachers in junior seconda...

70. AN INVESTIGATION OF THE SCHOOL FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO POOR TEACHING AND LEARNING OF CHEMISTRY IN SECONDARY SCHOOL

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on the school factors contributing to poor teaching and learning of chemistry in secondary schools using some selected secondary schools in Arewa Dandi local government Area of Kebbi State as a case study. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size consist of chemistry students and teachers of the selected secondary schools in Arew...

71. AN INVESTIGATION ON TEACHERS AND STUDENTS PERCEPTION OF FACTORS AFFECTING STUDENTS PERFORMANCE IN GEOGRAPHY EXAMINATION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The term ‘‘examination’’ or ‘‘test’ has been defined as an instrument or systematic procedure for measuring a sample of a person’s behaviour with a view to evaluating that behaviour against standards i.e. in comparism with a given domain of performance tasks (criterion-referenced) or against norms i.e in comparism with others in the group (norm-referenced) (Barnes, 2018, Davis ,2022). Geography...

72. TEACHERS PERCEPTION OF THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 LOCKDOWN ON THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was identified in Wuhan city, Hubei Province, China in December 2019 as a pneumonia of unknown origin (Zhu N, Zhang 2020). Later, the international committee on taxonomy of viruses (ICTV) identified the causative agent of COVID-19 as a novel coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus−2 (SARS–CoV−2) ( ICTV 2020). COVID-19 outbreak spreads rapidly not only in China, b...

73. A SURVEY OF SCHOOL-AGE ADOLESCENTS' ATTITUDES TOWARDS GENITAL MUTILATION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Female circumcision has been a prevalent situation in many countries around the world, including Nigeria. However, with the increasing awareness on the role played by women in the social well-being of the community, female circumcision has become an issue of global concern. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) also known as Female Genital Cutting (FGC), Female circumcision, or Female Genital Mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is defined by the World Health Organiz...

74. AN INQUIRY INTO THE FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO MASS FAILURE IN EXTERNAL EXAMINATION

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Educational system in Nigeria is the abysmal failure of students in public examinations, particularly at the secondary level of education. According to Uduh (2009), the high percentage of candidates who failed WASSCE yearly is reflected in the low percentage of the candidates that meets the university admission requirements. The situation is so pathetic that stakeholders keep on wondering why this level of education has persistently f...

75. THE IMPACT OF COMPUTER-BASED TEST USE ON SECONDARY STUDENTS' PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on the  investigation on the usage of computer based test on the performance of secondary schools students in Nigeria . Specifically, the study examined  effect of  CBT on the performance of secondary schools students, investigate the problems associated with the use of CBT in Nigeria, discover if any measure is stop or put an end to the problems OF CBT in Nigeria, proffer solutions to the problem...

76. AN EVALUATION OF NIGERIAN STUDENT UNREST CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS (A CASE STUDY OF ILE IFE OSUN STATE)

Background Of The Study: Higher institution is the institution which one attends to after his secondary school education. It is the apex form of education where one chooses his career. Olaitan (2004) stated that in Nigeria, it comprises of universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. Among these three, the university education remains the apex form of education of all the tertiary institutions. Aguba (2006) stated that the origin of tertiary institut...

77. AN ANALYSIS OF THE CAUSES AND REMEDIES FOR STUDENT UNREST IN RIVERS STATE

ABSTRACT: The primary objective of this research endeavour was to examine the underlying causes and propose potential solutions to the issue of student unrest in the Port-Harcourt metropolis. The study involved a sample of 200 respondents. The data was analysed using the t-test statistical methods. All of the hypotheses were tested at a significance level of 0.05. The study findings indicate that there is no statistically significant variation in the perspect...

78. AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF MATHEMATICS TEACHERS' PRACTISES IN THE CLASSROOM

ABSTRACT: Mathematics is the only subject that cut across all sciences. The high level of students’ deficiency in mathematical knowledge will not only have negative effects on their performances in mathematics but also in other science subjects. The importance of effective teaching of the subject cannot be over-emphasized. The aim of this study was to investigate the classroom processes used by secondary school mathematics teachers in Edo state.&nb...

79. ANALYSIS OF FACTORS THAT ARE MILITATING AGAINST EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

ABSTRACT: Teaching is a set of events, outside the learners which are designed to support internal process of learning or the process through which information often education training is passed.  While learning is about a change; the change brought about by developing a new skill, understanding a scientific law and changing an attitude. Education as a tool for the empowerment and sustainable development is indispensable both to the individual and the state at large. Thi...

80. ANALYSIS OF THE STUDENTS PERCEPTION ON THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF MATHEMATICS ANXIETY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

ABSTRACT: Anxiety in mathematics is a reoccurring phenomenon in students of different grades and classes. The impact of mathematics anxiety spans from poor academic performance to poor individual analytical and problem solving skills. This study was undertaken in this light to critically examine and assess the causes and effect of mathematics anxiety among students of secondary school. This assessment was uniquely carried out from the perception of the s...

81. EXAMINING STUDENTS' DISPOSITION TOWARDS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF E-LEARNING

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on the examine students  attitude towards the adoption of e-learning using Vocational and technical schools in Delta State Nigeria as case study. To achieve this 4 research questions were formulated. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprise of the students of two selected technical and vocational schools in Delta State, Nigeria. I...

82. APPLICATION OF AUDIO VISUAL AIDS IN TEACHING ACCOUNTING IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

INTRODUTION: Teaching and learning activities are interesting when instructional materials are used effectively and efficiently in a classroom-teaching situation. It is necessary for the teacher in the learning of Accounting in Nigeria to use visual aid material as instructional tools in order to make their teaching more interesting that is to arouse the learning interest, sustain their attention for effective learning. But the problem in many secondary schoo...

83. APPRAISAL OF METHOD OF TEACHING BUSINESS STUDIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOL

ABSTRACT: The broad objective of this study is to present an appraisal of method of teaching business studies in secondary schools using Bariga Local Government Area of Lagos state (CMS Grammar School Bariga) as case study. The study adopted the survey descriptive research design and with the aid of convenience sampling method, the researcher purposively selected one hundred and fifty (150) participant for the study. Self- structure questionnaire was issued t...

84. EVALUATION OF BUSINESS STUDY INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD IN IKORODU JUNIOR GRAMMAR SCHOOL

ABTRACT: The primary objective of this study is to conduct an assessment of the business studies curriculum implemented in secondary schools, with a specific focus on the Junior Grammar School situated in the Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State. The investigation employed a survey-based descriptive research methodology, wherein the researcher deliberately opted for a sample size of 150 participants through the convenience sampling approach. A total o...

85. ASSESSING CLASSROOM SIZE AND ITS INFLUENCE ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

ABSTRACT: This research was performed to examine the influence of class room size on academic performance of secondary school students in Nigeria since classroom congestion and low utilization rate of classrooms are common features of secondary schools in Nigeria which have negative impact on both secondary school teacher productivity, student learning input and secondary school student academic performance that at the end influences the reputation of a school. In analyz...

86. ASSESSING LABORATORY ACTIVITIES AND ITS THE IMPACT OR EFFECT ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN CHEMISTRY

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine the impact or effect of laboratory activities on students academic performance in chemistry. Specifically, the study examined the availability and use of  laboratory facilities in schools, investigated the frequency of students to laboratory activities in schools, explored if the exposure of students to laboratory activities will improve their academic performance and determined the exposure of student...

87. ASSESSING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND ITS INFLUENCE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

ABSTRACT

The general focus of this study was to examine the influence of learning environment on academic performance of secondary school students in English language using  Warri south local government of Delta State as case study. The survey research design was employed for the study. The target population for this study comprised of students of selected secondary schools in Warri South, in Delta State. Five(5) secondary schools  were ra...

88. ASSESSING THE CAUSES OF DRUG ABUSE AND ITS EFECTS AMONG SCONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

ABSTRACT: This research is carried out to critically review the causes of drug abuse among secondary school students in Oredo Local Government Area, Benin City as a case study. To make this research a reality questionnaires were administered to collect information, the information was collected from different places. The motive behind the research on the causes of drug abuse among secondary school students stem from the belief that students now engage more on drugs than befor...

89. ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF POST COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on the assessment of the effect of post covid-19 pandemic on tertiary institutions using university of Lagos as case study. To achieve this 5 research questions were formulated.  The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprise of the entire student of University of Lagos. In determining the sample size, the researcher purposively selecte...

90. ASSESSING THE HOME ECONOMIC EDUCATION AWARENESS LEVEL AMONG JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on assessing the home economics education awareness level among junior secondary school students in Ekpoma, Edo State. Specifically, the study ascertaining if the students offer home economics as a subject in school; find out the competency level of their home economics teachers; find out if the students engage in home economics practical; and examine the awareness level of students in home economics. The study employed th...

91. ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF TEACHING AIDS FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF HOME ECONOMICS IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ABSTRACT: This study was set to achieve certain objectives among which are to assess the impact of teaching aids for effective teaching and learning of Home Economics in senior secondary schools in River state. The study adopted survey research design. The area of the study was Port Harcourt, River state. The target population for this study consisted of 111 senior secondary schools in Port Harcourt educational zone and 1597 teachers out of which on...

92. ASSESSMENT OF THE UTILIZATION OF INTERNET SERVICES AMONG STUDENTS IN FEDERAL INSTITUTIONS IN KADUNA STATE

The convergence of information and communication technologies as typified by the Internet is increasingly having more influence on all aspects of the society as it has become an integral part of the daily lives of many people. It has had a transformative impact on the mode of information sharing and access globally. Information and knowledge disseminated through the slow process of oral communications or with paper materials can now be transferred rapidly from an individual to an infinit...

93. ASSESSMENT OF PRIMARY EDUCATION STANDARD AND THE EDUCATIONAL GROWTH IN NASARAWA STATE

Abstract: The study examines primary education standard and the educational growth in Nasarawa state. The specific objectives aims to find out whether lack of funding affects the availability of infrastructural facilities, find out the extent to which non adherence to teaching curriculum affect the standard of education in Nasarawa state, examine if there is a relationship between the availability of teaching materials and teachers output and examine the effe...

94. ASSESSMENT OF AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL IN TEACHING OF BASIC SCIENCE

​​​​​​Background of the study: Technology advancements have pushed instructional resources, particularly projected and electronic materials, to the forefront as the most radical means of globalization and social development, favorably affecting the classroom teaching-learning scenario. The availability of instructional material in teaching and learning of students has made both teaching and learning highly enjoyable for basic science teachers. According to Bamidele,...

95. ASSESSMENT OF AWARENESS AND PRACTICE FOR PROMOTION OF MENTAL HEALTH AMONG STUDENTS

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine assessment of awareness and practice for promotion of mental health among students  with a special reference to University of Lagos, Lagos state. Specifically, the study examined  if there is an awareness of mental health among students. The study also  find out if students  develop a positive attitude towards the practice of mental health. The study further evaluate if school...

96. AN EVALUATION OF CHILD HAWKING AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN

​​​​​​BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Street dealing and kid hawking have become a global phenomena and a global issue, according to Amato and Kerth (2021). According to the United Nations International Children Education Fund (NCICEF), there are between 100 and 200 million child labourers in both developed and developing nations. According to estimates for Nigeria, 20% of children aged 10 to 14 are participating in child labour and street trade. It is believed that there are betwee...

97. EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE EDUCATION: EVALUATION ADHERENCE OF PROVIDERS TO THE NATIONAL MINIMUM STANDARDS ON EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Background of the Study: People and nations are what they are because of the nature and types of education they have been exposed to. Education is a process of developing knowledge ability in learners in such a way that they use it to improve their society. Following the Nigerian National Policy on Education (NPE), the Federal Republic of Nigeria (FRN) (2004), defined education as that process that helps to develop the whole being, ph...

98. ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SOCIAL STUDIES STUDENTS

Background to the Study: Education is the most important component of human resources development and is accorded a pride of place in many countries‟ developmental activities. There is no doubt that the importance of education cannot be underscored because there is no country that has succeeded without educating its people. Education according to Osokoya (2009) helps to improve security, health, prosperity and ecological balance in the world. It encourages so...

99. ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAMMING SKILLS POSSESSED BY A COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION STUDENT FOR SELF EMPLOYMENT

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Science education aims at producing scientist for national development as well as individuals who will be self reliant and competent in their specialization. According to Hornby (2010) to be competent means that a person has the ability or power to demonstrate knowledge , skills and attitudes that are sufficiently required to perform a given task. It is a functional ability to apply to practical situation the essential principles...

100. ASSESSMENT OF STUDY HABITS AND THEIR IMPACT ON SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Scholars and educational authorities have long been interested in the relationship between study habits and student academic achievement. Students in any educational environment are always striving for academic achievement, and academic performance is their ultimate aim. However, Dizney (2003) and Okegbile (2003) found that the majority of kids are underachievers in school (2007). One of the most common reasons for pupils' underdevelo...

101. ASSESSMENT OF TEACHING AND LEANING OF I.R.S AND THE INSTRUMENTALITY OF ICT IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL AYEDAADE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OSUN STATE

Background to the Study: Information and communication technology (ICT) is gaining importance in today's society, dubbed the information age, since it is considered to facilitate and accelerate our entrance into an information-based environment. In addition, it should be accessible, relevant, and efficiently provided. ICT is now seen as a determining element for a nation's success. It is a dynamic area that has significant ethical, social, and politic...

102. ASSESSMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING ENGLISH GRAMMATICAL STRUCTURES IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The teaching and study of the English language is extremely vital in today's culture. This is due to the different functions it plays in the country's geopolitical framework. English is widely used in Nigeria for communication, education, economic, and social purposes. English Language is not only taught as a topic in schools, but it is also the basic subject through which all other subjects are taught. Despite this, the grammatical part...

103. ASSESSMENT OF THE CAUSES OF POOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN AGRICULTURE

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Agricultural Science is a science subject taught in Nigerian secondary schools with the aim of educating students in the knowledge and practice of agriculture in order to increase food production and contribute to the country's overall economic growth and development. Agricultural Science is described as "the analysis of the relationship between soils, plants, and animals in the production and processing of food, raw material...

104. ASSESSMENT OF THE CAUSES, EFFECTS AND REMEDIES OF POOR SANITARY CONDITION IN SOME SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Background of the study: Sanitation is the hygienic means of promoting health through prevention of human contact with the hazards of waste as well as the treatment and proper disposal of sewage or waste-water. Poor sanitation leads to hazards which can be physical, microbiological, biological or chemical agent of disease. Waste that can cause health problems including human and animal excreta, solid waste, domestic waste water (sewage or greywater) industrial waste and agric...

105. ASSESSMENT OF THE CHALLENGES OF STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

INTRODUCION: Training is considered as the process of upgrading knowledge, develop skills, bringing about attitude and behavioural changes and improving the ability of the trainee to perform tasks effectively and efficiently. Also training is a systematic approach to less ring and development to improve individual team, and organizational effectiveness. Alternatively, development refers to activities keeping to the acquisition of view knowledge or skills for...

106. ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF COVID 19 PANDEMIC ON EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS IN NIGERIA: A CASE OF 2020 WAEC, NECO AND GCE

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Sometimes in 2019, there was an outbreak of a viral disease (Coronavirus: COVID-19) in Wuhan, China. This epidemic recently turned into a ravaging pandemic which posed a serious threat to global public health and eventually led to the total lockdown of major cites globally, Nigeria inclusive (Lin et al., 2020). This pandemic has also led to the early closure of Schools and Citizens have been advised to isolate themselves and...

107. ASSESSMENT OF THE LEVEL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY EDUCATION AMONG TERTIARY EDUCATION STUDENTS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF OTUOKE IN BAYELSA STATE

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Biotechnology is one of the most important scientific revolutions of the twenty first century, with applications that have the potential to revolutionise many industry sectors. The rapid development and applications of biotechnology has triggered many discussions from different academic fields, such as economics, politics, ethical and educational. Parallel to the recent developments in biotechnology, our students need to become more k...

108. AN EVALUATION OF THE BIOTECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROFICIENCY AMONG TERTIARY EDUCATION STUDENTS AT FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LAFIA, NASARAWA

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Biotechnology has emerged as a significant scientific revolution in the twenty-first century, offering transformative applications across various industry sectors. The rapid advancement and utilisation of biotechnology have sparked extensive discussions across various academic disciplines, including economics, politics, ethics, and education. In light of the recent advancements in biotechnology, it is imperative for our students to ac...

109. ASSESSMENT OF THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR THE EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF BIOLOGY IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Education is a preparation for life. This is related to the acquisition of skills to earn a living. Today as always, the definition of education is the ever change and increasing in scope. Our schools are confronted with new pressures arising from changing needs with students; societal expectation, economic changes and technological advancement are to look into (Federal Ministry of Education, 2008).

Ali (2002) believes that the word science...

110. AN EVALUATION OF THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR BIOLOGY INSTRUCTION THAT IS BOTH EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Education plays a crucial role in equipping individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate and succeed in various aspects of life. This pertains to the process of acquiring skills in order to generate income. The concept of education continues to evolve and expand in its scope, just as it has always done. According to the Federal Ministry of Education (2008), schools are currently facing various challenges due to evolving student need...

111. ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF ICT IN COVID-19 HEALTH EDUCATION

BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Pandemics present challenges of an entirely different type than other disease outbreaks or the vast majority of other natural disasters. Because these diseases strike global populations which have no immunological experience with them, their spread is far more rapid, and frequently, more deadly than any comparable disease outbreaks. Essentially by definition, pandemics impact virtually every corner of society almost simultaneously, in con...

112. ASSESSMENT OF THE UTILIZATION OF INTERNET SERVICES AMONG STUDENTS IN FEDERAL INSTITUTIONS

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The convergence of information and communication technologies as typified by the Internet is increasingly having more influence on all aspects of the society as it has become an integral part of the daily lives of many people. It has had a trans-formative impact on the mode of information sharing and access globally. Information and knowledge disseminated through the slow process of oral communications or with paper material...

113. ASSESSMENT ON THE IMPORTANCE OF SIWES TO BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

Background of the study: The type of a country's educational system and program is often thought to have an impact on its degree of development. This statement is accurate to the degree that a nation's technical goals are often embedded in its educational goals and programs. Therefore, education for development is a real tool for every nation's socio-economic emancipation and economic independence. Social, economic, and industrial growth are now based on the degre...

114. ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF FEMALE SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TOWARDS FAMILY PLANNING IN SCHOOLS IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

Background of the study: The practice of family planning has called for global attention because of its importance in decision making on population growth and issues of development. Childbearing and the use of contraceptives are some of the most important decisions on reproduction that could be taken by couples to curtail the number of children they want to have. Therefore, the issue of family planning and its methods has led many married women to either acce...

115. ATTITUDE OF BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDENTS TOWARDS TYPING AND SHORTHAND COURSES

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on the examine the attitude of business education students towards typing and shorthand courses using Lagos State University Students as case study. To achieve this 3 research questions were formulated. The survey design was adopted and Taro Yamane formula was used to determine the sample size for this study. The population size comprise of the Business Education students from year 2 and 3 in Lagos Stat...

116. ATTITUDE OF PARENTS TOWARDS FEMALE EDUCATION IN UHUNMWONDE LOCAL GOVERNEMNT AREA OF EDO STATE NIGERIA

BACKGROUND OF STUDY: The attitude of parents towards female education is a topic many people frown at in the developing and undeveloped countries. It is regarded of them as taboo that female education is very important to enable matured persons especially parents acquint themselves with the efficacy of female education in the position sense. Female education has been misunderstood by many as a means of sexual harassment due to ignorance.

The topic i...

117. ATTITUDE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TO SCIENCE AND SCIENCE TEACHING

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: The major challenge facing science educators and researchers in the state is the underachievement in science subjects among the secondary school students. Science is an umbrella covering many subject areas including physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics. For stance Sweeny (2003) declared that of particular science education, as suggested by the number of students who successfully pass secondary level science examination. He fur...

118. ATTITUDE OF TEENAGERS TO ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN ADO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EKITI STATE

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine the attitude of teenagers to English language in Ado local government area, Ekiti State using six selected secondary schools in Ado local government area, Ekiti State as a case study. Specifically, the study was aimed at finding out the attitude of teenagers to English language, the level the teenagers were able to speak English language amidst diverse languages, the academic performance of teenagers in English...

119. ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS TOWARDS THE LEARNING OF SOCIAL STUDIES IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Man’s capacity to learn, to organize learning, to communicate this learning as knowledge, to other members of the species, and to act on the basis of learning and knowledge constitute the subject matter of education (Golsin, 1965). According to develop his mental capacity in such a way as to arm him to play a specific role in a developing programme. It also sets value on the human factor in development which makes man capable of sha...

120. ATTITUDE OF TERTIARY STUDENTS IN ABIA STATE TOWARDS INSTAGRAM SELFIES

Background Of The Study: Social media currently seem to take the centre stage in the field of information and communication technology(Nche, 2012). It has become an integral part of modern society. Consequently, social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have created new ways to socialize and interact. Users of these sites are able to add a wide variety of information to pages, to pursue common interests and to connect with others...

121. ATTITUDES OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION STUDENTS TOWARDS STUDENTS’ INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME (SIWES) (A case study of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State)

Background to the Study: Attitude as a concept is concerned with individuals’ way of thinking, acting, and behaving. Attitudes are formed as a result of some kind of learning experiences. Attitude is fundamental to understanding social perception of people because they strongly influence people. Ojo (2000) said that it is the disposition of men to view things in a certain way and to act accordingly. This notion of attitude however, could be said to have...

122. ATTITUDES OF UNDERGRADUATE YOUTHS TOWARD DEMOCRATIC VALUES: IMPLICATION FOR SOCIAL STUDIES

Background to the Study: Citizens are the hearts and soul of democracy and hence there must be active and informed involvement of the people at all levels of governance as willing participants in defining and maintaining their democracy.  The youths of any society are a potential force to reckon with in that society, Nigeria not exempted.  They constitute a large chunks of the decision making groups in the society.  The Nigerian youths for...

123. ACCESSIBILITY AND APPLICATION OF AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS FOR INSTRUCTION AND LEARNING FOR STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Background of the study: The teacher’s task is by no means easy as it involves someone who has some ideas, knowledge, information or experiences trying to share what he or she has with someone else who does not have a similar experience. It is a communication task which requires the teacher to use every available means to convince the learners to buy his/her ideas or accept the message. It is not enough for the teacher to give information, he or she must support what he...

124. AVAILABILITY OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES, SUPERVISION PROCEDURES AND QUALITY ASSURANCE PRACTICES IN PUBLIC SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The change and development of any nation in the globe begins and ends with the education of a high-quality educational system. Because of this, no nation ever progresses beyond the degree of education she possesses. In addition, education is widely recognized as the social building block for the economic, political, and political development of every nation. Given the information presented above, the Federal Republic of Nigeria (2004)...

125. AVAILABILITY AND APPLICATION OF AUDIO VISUAL RESOURCES FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING IN UNIVERSITY OF UYO

ABSTRACT: The enhancement of the educational system cannot just be attained through the utilisation of traditional media technologies. Audiovisual aids, as instructional resources, play a significant role in facilitating the teaching and learning processes. This study seeks to investigate the use of audiovisual aids in the instruction of art education within the Department of Education at the University of Uyo. The research employed a descriptive survey design, incorporating...

126. AVAILABILITY OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF COMPUTER SCIENCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IFELODUN GOVERNMENT AREA KWARA STATE

ABSTRACT: The broad objective of this study bothers on the availability of instructional materials for effective teaching and learning of computer science in secondary schools using Ifelodun Local Government Area in Kwara State as case study. Survey research design was adopted for the study and with the aid of convenient sampling method, the researcher selected One hundred and fifty (150) participant from selected secondary schools in Ifelodun Local Governmen...

127. AVAILABILITY OF LABORATORY FACILITIES FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING-LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS, INTEGRATED SCIENCE AND COMPUTER SCIENCE IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NASARAWA L.G.A

INTRODUCTION: In Nigeria as well as in other countries, education is perceived as a tool for socio-economic and political developments and as such it is accorded the necessary attention.  This position is amplified in the Nigerian National Policy on Education, which stated that education is an instrument par excellence for effecting national development,  (The National Policy of Education, 2004).  It is added further that educati...

128. AVAILABILITY OF LABORATORY FACILITIES IN CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT IN SCHOOLS

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine the availability and utilization of laboratory resources and achievement of students in Senior Secondary School Chemistry. Participants were 120 SS  III students and five Chemistry teachers in the selected Secondary Schools in Ijebu Ode Local Government Area of Ogun State. Participants completed the availability and utilization of laboratory inventory-type questionnaires. Correlation research design was adopted for the st...

129. AVAILABILITY OF TEACHERS AND LABORATORY FACILITIES FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF HOME ECONOMICS IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

ABSTRACT: This research was carried out to assess the availability of teacher and laboratory facilities in Home Economics  in junior secondary school in State . Teachers and Student from each of the selected schools in Igbo-Eze Local Governement of Enugu were randomly exampled. Three research questions were formulated to find out the availability of teachers and laboratory facilities in effective teaching and learning of Home Economics. After a thorough...

130. AWARENESS AND PERCEPTION OF COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING AMONG TEACHERS IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ETI-OSA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF LAGOS STATE

Background of the study: According to study conducted by Cancer Research UK in 2021, cancer is the primary cause of death in countries all over the globe. The World Health Organization (WHO) ranks colorectal cancer (CRC) as the fourth leading cause of mortality from cancer. In Saudi Arabia, colorectal cancer is the most prevalent form of the disease among men, while it is the third most prevalent form among females. Since 2002, there has been a discernible ri...

131. BASIC TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION ON THE AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ABSTRACT: This study examined basic technology teachers‟ perception on the availability and utilization of Information and Communication Technology for teaching in secondary schools in Kwara State. The study used cross-sectional survey design and simple random sampling was used to select the sample. Fifty six junior secondary schools with a total population of 376 and a sample size of 112 Basic Technology teachers with a total population of 445 were sampled f...

132. BROKEN HOMES AND ITS EFFECTS ON STUDENT’S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ABSTRACT: The project examines broken home and its effects on academic performance in some selected secondary school in Odeda local government area of Ogun state. The chapter one comprises of introduction, the chapter two based on review of related literature, and causes of broken home, while chapter three based on research methodology  and method of data collection, chapter four emphasise on  data analysis, tables, and the final chapter which is ch...

133. BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDENTS’ AWARENESS AND UTILIZATION OF E-LEARNING

ABSTRACT: The study investigated the awareness of e-learning and its utilization by business education students in Anambra State tertiary institutions. Four research questions were posed and four hypotheses formulated. A total of 1603 business education students in four tertiary institutions in Anambra State made up the population of the study, out of which 320 students were used as sample. The research instrument was a structured questionnaire titled “...

134. BUSINESS EDUCATION TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS REGARDING THE STRUCTURE OF JSC BUSINESS STUDIES EXAMINATION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Education as defined by the National Policy on Education revised (2004) is a dynamic instrument per excellence for effecting National development and a potent means for ensuring the welfare of the people and the equalization of life chances.  In the same vein a renowned Nigerian Educationalist, Fafunwa (2004) defined Education as “an aggregate of all the processes by means of which a person develops abilities, attitude...

135. CAPACITY BUILDING OF RENEWABLE ENERGY EDUCATION

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to point out the need for renewable energy education in Ghana and to study the possibilities of education export from Finland. Ghana was chosen as the target country based on personal and professional interest. Ghana is currently facing a severe energy shortage due to inefficient energy resources and growing consumption. In order for new energy technologies to work education is needed. BioSampo, a vocational education...

136. THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOUR IN HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTIONS

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Deviant can be said to be all types of behaviour or acts which are inconsistent with the rules and regulations of an organizational set up. Organization as defined by Ejiogu (1990) is a social unit that pursues specific goal which they are structured to serve. Typical organization includes prisons, schools, churches and universities. In each organization members interact with one another to achieve the desired goal. This type of incon...

137. CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF PRE-MARITAL SEX AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NSUKKA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Sex is a term that is universally used so you would expect a good amount to be known about it. This is in part because the majority of societies regulate sexual activity. The family unit is the place where sexual activity or interactions are scheduled to occur between two sexes. Premarital sexual sex isn’t restricted to only young couples and a lot of couples who aren’t married are at risk of pre-marital sexual relations....

138. CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF TARDINESS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS WITHIN THE OVIA SOUTH WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Lateness to school started long ago, every where in a way that cannot be controlled in recent time. The problem of lateness has eaten deep into Nigeria children the problem of pupils lateness to school has now turn to national problem. Lateness merely means arriving after expected time (Adegboyega et al; 2017).

Children commonly miss their school or coming lately because of their usual habits, such as waking up late due to laziness...

139. CAUSES AND EFFECT OF STUDENT’S FAILURE OF MATHEMATICS IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION

ABSTRACT: The main purpose of this study is to find out the causes and effect of student’s failure of mathematics in senior secondary school certificate examination using Secondary Schools in Markurdi LGA as case study. The study adopted the survey descriptive research design and with the aid of convenience sampling method, the researcher purposively selected one hundred and fifty (150) participant for the study. Self- structure questionnaire was i...

140. CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF DROPOUT AMONG STUDENTS

ABSTRACT: The broad objective of this study focused on the causes and effect of school dropout in using Owan Local Government Area of Edo state.Survey design was employed for the study with the  of Owan Local Government Area of Edo state. With the aid of convenient sampling technique, participant were selected from College of Education, Ekiadolor-Benin who served as the respondent of the study. Well structure questionnaire was issued to the enr...

141. CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF DROPOUT AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF LAGOS STATE

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine the causes and effects of dropout among undergraduates in Nigeria using Lagos State. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprise of students of Lagos State University. In determining the sample size, the researcher conveniently selected 229 respondents, 215 were received and 210 were validated. Self-constructed and va...

142. CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF DROPOUT AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF BAUCHI STATE UNIVERSITY

ABSTRACT: The present investigation was conducted with the primary objective of scrutinising the underlying factors and subsequent ramifications associated with the phenomenon of academic attrition within the Nigerian undergraduate population, with a specific focus on the region of Bauchi State. The survey design was implemented and the utilisation of simple random sampling techniques was employed in this study. The demographic composition encompasses individ...

143. AN EXAMINATION OF THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ABSTRACT: The main aim and objectives of this research were to unravel the causes and effects of teenage pregnancy in secondary school students in some selected secondary schools in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. The numbers of related literature were reviewed in order to know the way which peer group. Family background, environment, socio-economic status of parents, negative effects and socialization of mass media have been the major caus...

144. AN EXAMINATION OF THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF TRUANCY ON PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN MATHEMATICS

ABSTRACT: This project work is essentially concerned with the investigation of the study of truancy among primary school pupils in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State. A proper research was carried out on those causes that lead to truancy in primary schools. In carrying out the research, research questions are been set in order to direct the researcher in administration of questionnaires. There is also review of relevan...

145. CAUSES OF THE PREVALENCE OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL FEMALE STUDENTS

ABSTRACT: The study examined the causes of the prevalence of teenage pregnancy among secondary school female students using selected secondary schools in Ijebu Ode as case study. Three research questions were formulated to guide the study. The sample size consisted of 119 teachers in the selected secondary schools in Ijebu Ode who were randomly selected. The statistical methods adopted were descriptive statistics. The major findings were;  lack of h...

146. CAUSES OF THE REDUCTION IN THE ENROLLMENT OF BUSINESS EDUCATION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Business education is a field of education which deal with business experiences for specialized occupational uses. Business education involves teaching students the fundamentals, theories, and process of business. As an arm of vocational education, its essential roles in the task of nation building is inestimable and well known to accountant, scientists, educationists and to people of all works of life. The realization of the essentia...

147. AN INVESTIGATION OF THE CAUSES, EFFECTS AND CONTROL OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: A CASE STUDY OF OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: It is undoubtedly true that man as almost complete dominion over all things on earth, yet he has remained subjected to physical, biological and social environmental problems which he created. Man has largely conquered or is on the way to conquering communicable diseases but in the process of liquidating vectors of diseases. He runs risk of upsetting the circle of nature to the extent that he endangers food supply, pollutes the water he drinks and the...

148. CHALLENGES OF EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF BUSINESS STUDIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Background of the study: Education, according to Whitehead (2022), is the process through which society's cultural norms and values are passed down from one generation to the next. According to the same point of view, Atwater and Yammarino (2022) defined education as the collection of all the processes by which an individual cultivates abilities, attitudes, and forms of behaviour that are deemed to be of positive value in the society in which he live...

149. AN EXAMINATION OF THE CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Abstract: Although English language is now the language of government, business and commerce, education, the mass media, literature and internal as well as external communication, there are still problems in the teaching of English as a second language in secondary schools. Students presume that English language is a difficult language to learn and so do not make effort to learn it. Teachers also find it difficult to cope with the heavy demand required for effective teaching...

150. AN EXAMINATION OF CHILDHOOD TRAUMA, RESILIENCE AND LOCUS OF CONTROL AS PREDICTORS OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOURS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

ABSTRACT: The study examines childhood trauma, resilience and locus of control as predictors of deviance behavior among secondary school student sung Ogbomosho South in Oy State as case Study. The study employed survey research design and purposive sampling method. Using the purposive sampling, the researcher conveniently selected one_hundred and twenty respondents who are principal, counsellor, head teachers and class teachers in ten(10) selected secondary s...

151. A STUDY ON CLASS SIZE AND TEACHER’S EFFECTIVENESS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine class size and teacher’s effectiveness in secondary schools in Ado-Ekiti. Specifically, the study assess the relationship between large class size and the  quality of teaching, learning and assessment. The study also  find out if large class size distract the teacher from been effective. The study further identify if class size enables the teacher to know the strength and weakness...

152. A CORRELATIONAL ANALYSIS CLASSROOM GOAL STRUCTURE, STUDENT MOTIVATION AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Academic achievement has become a trending issue of priority to make students academic achievement better and higher (Azmoundeh, 2003). Academic achievement cannot be executed outside the classroom because from this area where transfer thought begins and students presence in classroom impacts improvement of their ability in doing their best to achieve academic excellence (Appleton, 2007). The Nigerian classroom has changed signif...

153. EXAMINATION OF CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND TEACHERS' EFFICIENCY IN ENSURING SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE

​​​​​​BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY : There is no human endeavour that does not require proper management for its proper functioning. All types of organization government establishments, business enterprises, hospitals, schools, cooperatives, churches among other require good management to function effectively. Managing is one of the most important activities that covers all originations. Where people work together for the attainment of a set objective, there is a need for manageme...

154. CLASSROOM SIZE AND IMPACT ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA

BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Quality education remains the pivot for global prosperity and liberty. As a result, all hands must be on deck globally to develop policies that will improve qualitative education from elementary school to postsecondary institution, and constant, effective monitoring must be effectively established to check all elements that may stymie this global goal. As a result, most civilizations compel children to attend school for a set number of ye...

155. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN THE PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS STUDENTS

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on the comparative analysis of the academic performance of private and public secondary school students using Ikeja local government area, Lagos state as case study. To achieve this, three(3) research questions were formulated. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprise of students of the five(5) selected secondary schools...

156. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MALE AND FEMALE STUDENTS PERFORMANCE IN ENGLISH AND MATHEMATICS

ABSTRACT: The main objective of this study us to compare the performance of male and female students in English and mathematics using Ogbomosho South Local Government in Oyo State as case study. The study adopted the survey research design and randomly enrolled participants using the convenience sampling technique to choose the sample size in the study. A total of 141 responses were validated from the enrolled participants where all respondent are student and teachers of sele...

157. COMPARISON OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE, BASIC SCIENCE AND COMPUTER SCIENCE IN EXTERNAL EXAMINATION

ABSTRACT: The study compared the scores of students in English Language, basic science and Computer Science at the Junior Secondary School Certificate Examination (JSSCE) in Edu Local Government Area (LGA) of Kwara State, Nigeria. The research design was correlational for which the t-test and one –way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were employed. The sample for the study consisted of all students who sat for the 2011, 2012 and 2013 JSSCE in six out of the eleven...

158. CONSTRAINTS OF EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine the constraints of teaching technical education in secondary schools in Enugu East Local Government Area. Specifically, the study examined if non-availability of finance is affecting students enrolment in technical education .also,  if technical education is really helping individual to be self-reliance. Furthermore, if inadequate infrastructural facilities is affecting the development of tec...

159. CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA

Background Of The Study: The planning of the establishment of Institute of Management and Technology Enugu, there not in progressive forms till 1967 to a college of technology up to the ordinary diploma level.

An institution of administration which provide short come in-service training courses for civil servants of various grades and a co-operative college offered a certificate course in co-operative studies to co-operative inspector from the minis...

160. COVID-19 AND VIRTUAL LEARNING ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

ABSTRACT: This study examined the covid-19 and Virtual Learning on the academic performance of students using GreenSpring Scools Lekki, Lagos as a case study. The study focused on the effect of Covid-19 pandemic on Education. It examined the impact of virtual learning on academic performance and investigated the extent to which Covid-19 and Virtual Learning  impacted students’ academic performance. Simple random sampling wa...

161. CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE CAUSES AND EFFECT OF MASS FAILURE OF MATHEMATICS IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (CASE STUDY OF UYO LGA OF AKWA IBOM STATE)

ABSTRACT: There has been a problem for some years now, student’s poor academic performance in senior secondary School certificate examination. It is always on the increase, in the light of this significant problem that this study is based to find out the causes and effect of mass failure in senior secondary school certificate examination (SSCE) in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa ibom State, however, the centre of interest is on senior mathematics examination. In the p...

162. CURBING MALPRACTICE IN EXAMINATION; THE ANTIDOTE FOR A SANE SOCIETY

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: All over the world in the education sector, the examination process makes the difference in the actualization of the goals of education, Nwadiani (2005:2) asserted that “the goals of national educational systems and indeed national development become like mirage if examination ethics is not encouraged and instituted”. Examination is one of the major means of assessing and evaluating students’ skills, knowledge and at...

163. AN EXAMINATION OF DIFFICULT CONCEPTS IN CHEMISTRY AND THEIR EFFECTS ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS

INTRODUCTION: Chemistry as defined by Okeke and Ezekamgha(2000) as a branch of science that deals with composition and changes of matter. Chemistry is highly important for technological development and advancement of any nation. The number of chemists, physicists, doctors and science educators in a nation tells if the nation is developed, developing or underdeveloped.

Chemistry is regarded as the “central science” because everything from our skin to the...

164. DIFFICULT TEACHING TOPICS IN BASIC SCIENCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA

Background of the study: According to a number of sources, the ideals of science and technology in relation to national development are ingrained in the minds of leaders from African and third world countries (Logan, & Skamp, 2021). Since as early as 1880, students in Nigeria's secondary schools have been exposed to the scientific method. In the beginning, it was taught as a general science, but later, it was broken down into its component parts of physics, chemistry,...

165. AN EVALUATION OF DIGITAL MEDIA LITERACY AND INNOVATION TEACHING SKILL AMONG COMMUNICATION EDUCATORS IN EBONY STATE USING EBSU AND FUNAI

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: It is becoming more typical for individuals who live in the 21st century to completely immerse themselves in a digital world. When compared to the previous decade, in which the internet served to link people all over the globe, individuals in the modern day simply cannot survive without their digital devices. In point of fact, the digitalization of the environment not only has an effect on the way individuals live their lives but also...

166. IMPACT OF INTERNET USAGE ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN NIGERIA

Background of the Study: The internet can be conceived as a rich, multi-layered complex ever-changing text for information dissemination and a medium for collaborative interaction between individuals and computers without regards for geographical limitation of space (Jagboro, 2003). The internet today is a worldwide entity whose nature cannot be easily or simply defined. To many, the internet is a large computer network linking together millions of small...

167. EXAMINATION OF THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF FINANCIAL MISMANAGEMENT IN TERTIARY INSTITUTION

Background of the study: A financial institution is an organized body concerned with the management of money.  This is to say that the institution is responsible for the leading and borrowing of money in other words, it is an institution involved in financial intermediation where money is mobilized and channeled from the public sailing (those who have surplus funds want to save to those who want to invest in productive activities.  Some of the institution in Nigeria...

168. FACTORS AFFECTING THE PERFORMANCE OF COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENTS IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

ABSTRACT: The study investigated the factor affecting the performances of computer science students in Junior Secondary Schools in Enugu North Local Government Area of Enugu state. Four research questions were formulated to guide the study. The questionnaires were constructed by the researchers in line with the research questions. Ten schools out of the fifteen schools in Enugu North Local Government Area were used for the study.  The population for the study were all co...

169. EFFECTS OF DRILL AND PRACTICE ON THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL IN LAGOS STATE

ABSTRACT: This study examines The Effect of Drill and Practice on the Academic Achievement of Students in English Language in Junior Secondary Schools in Lagos State. The purpose of this research was to determine the achievement scores of students taught English Language with drill and practice those taught using conventional teaching methods. and Determine the interest of students taught English Language with drill and practice those taught usi...

170. THE EFFECT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMES ON THE WELLBEING OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT: The study was conducted basically to find out the effect of physical education programmes on the well-being of secondary school students in Otta Local Government Area of Ogun State. The population for this study consisted of male and female students in three selected secondary schools in Otta Local Government Area of Ogun State. Two hundred secondary school students were served with questionnaire forms to elicit responses on information about influe...

171. IMPACT OF EDUCATION IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROCESS (A CASE STUDY OF MUSHIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL)

Background to the Study: According to National Population Commission (2012) it is generally believed that Nigeria has a total population of 170 million people, out of this number 67% live in the rural areas while the remaining 34% live in the urban centres.Nigeria is a country in Africa continent located in West of Africa close to the equator extending from latitude 4˚N to14˚ and from longitude 3˚E to 15˚E. Except for the Atlantic ocean to the south, Nigeria is surrounded by...

172. IMPACT OF FAMILY BACKGROUND ON CAREER CHOICE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT: This research was performed to examine the influence of family on the career choice of secondary school students. In analyzing the data collected for the purpose of carrying out this research, the statistical tool known as the Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPC) and the statistics were used. The use of sample percentage was employed, and Tables were used in presenting the data. Primary and secondary data were also used.

The study was conducted in Edo state, Nigeria an...

173. THE INFLUENCE OF ECONOMIC BACKGROUND ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

ABSTRACT: This research will be conducted to evaluate how economic background affect student’s performance in economics in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. The following research questions were formulated for the study:.

1. Does the economic status of parents affect the educational performance of student

2. Does parent’s educational status affect the educational performance of their children?

3...

174. THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS OF GROUP COUNSELLING ON THE STUDY HABIT PROBLEMS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract: The study investigated the effect of group counselling on study habit of senior secondary school students’ towards schooling in Federal Government College, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. Two objectives were stated and two null hypotheses were formulated and tested at .05 level of significance. Experimental design was used for the study. The target population for the study comprised all the 356 (SS1) students in Federal Government Colleg...

175. THE INFLUENCE OF PRIVATE SCHOOL ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Educationally it is generally agreed that private schools have contributed positively to the academic performance of students in secondary schools. Presently, some elites seem not to agree that private schools are doing anything to encourage or enhance student’s performance. Some based their arguments on the falling standards of education in Nigeria. They claim that with the involvement of private individuals in running of schools, the standard...

176. IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON CHOICE OF CAREER AMONG YOUTHS IN NIGERIA

Background of the study: Education is universally recognized as the answer to socio- economic problems of the world. Nations and individuals look up to education to provide a cure for poverty, ignorance, drought, excessive rainfall, mental deficiency, joblessness, bad government, poor communication system, hunger and inadequate shelter among other things. Every nation of the world aspires toward quality of life and social status. Career selection is one of many important choi...

177. THE PROBLEMS AND PROSPECT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING OF COMPUTER SCIENCE IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT: This study investigated the problems and prospect of teaching and learning of computer science in Nigeria. Data was collected from 50 respondents comprising of 10 instructors and 40 students randomly selected from the Edo State institute of management and technology. The analysis of data collected revealed that inadequate professionally trained teachers, inadequate computers, inadequate instructional resources, inadequate instructional resources, lack of motivation...

178. THE ROLE OF CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT IN TEACHING AND LEARNING OF ECONOMICS

Background of the study: The National Policy on Education (NPE) introduced some noble ideas at Channeling Education to the development of Nigeria’s economic, political, sociological and human resources.  One of the innovative ideas in the policy is the liberalization of the Educational assessment and evaluation by using them in part or in whole on continuous assessment of the progress of the individual (Federal Republic of Nigeria F.R.N 2004). Prior to the ins...

179. PERCEPTION OF PARENTS TOWARDS SEX EDUCATION IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ABSTRACT: Education helps to develop desirable habits, skills, and attitudes, which make an individual a good citizen. It prepares an individual for change within the basic moral standards, and change within the core values of society, sex education is basically vital for this purpose. Several reasons have been advanced on why it is most suited for these purpose and as such seriously needed. It is to this effect that this research seeks to investigate the per...

180. CAUSES, EFFECTS AND CONTROL OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: A CASE STUDY OF OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

ABSTRACT: The study was carried out on the causes, effects and control of communicable diseases in secondary schools in Oredo local government area of edo state. A survey design was adopted for the study. A self structured valid and reliable questionnaire was the main instrument used for the collection of data. The research questions formulated were tested using the instrument. Results primarily showed that various communicable diseases exist among the studen...

181. ATTITUDE OF PRIMARY SCHOOL HEADMASTERS TOWARDS SCHOOL INSPECTION

ABSTRACT: The main purpose of this work is to examine the attitude of primary school headmasters towards school inspection in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. To be able to achieve the above purpose, the following test was carried out. The population of the study was collected from eight male headmasters and twenty two headmistress. Collection were also made from three groups of headmasters and headmistress. The instrument used for the stud...

182. CAUSES AND PROBLEMS OF DIVORCE AND ITS EFFECT ON CHILD EDUCATION IN SELECTED SCHOOLS IN EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EDO STATE

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Marriage of a youth in ancient society was parts of the responsibilities of his parents. The young man had no choices and no say. He accepted his wife his joy and thanks. In some cases, a wife was married for him at a time he could certainly not afford to keep a wife all maintenance was borne by the parents. In the past marriage were a matter within the clan or within clan’s and its environs parents were not anx...

183. PROBLEM OF INDISCIPLINE AND ITS IMPACT ON ACADEMIC ACTIVITY IN SECONDARY SCHOOL

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to investigate the problem of indiscipline and its impact on academic activity in Edo State. The incessant occurrence of chaotic and some time criminal behaviour not only by the audit population but also the students of this country in recent times has since begun to give cause for concern, particularly to parents, government and school administrators. Questionnaires from a sample of five secondary schools students consisting of hundred...

184. PEER GROUP INFLUENCE ON THE ADOLESCENT AND THEIR PERFOMANCE IN SCHOOLS IN EGOR LOCAL GVOERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

BACKGROUND OF STUDY: The educational foundation of a child starts right from the home. It starts with informal education which being with the parents when the child is of age he will be sent to school for final education. At school the child is exposes to so mine people like the teacher, classmates and health of school. All these people associated with the education of the child certainly influence the students greatly. The academic performance of the child are greatly i...

185. THE INFLUENCE OF DISORDERLINESS ON SCHOOLWORK IN HIGH SCHOOL

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to investigate the problem of indiscipline and its impact on academic activity in Edo State. The incessant occurrence of chaotic and some time criminal behaviour not only by the audit population but also the students of this country in recent times has since begun to give cause for concern, particularly to parents, government and school administrators. Questionnaires from a sample of five secondary schools students consisting of hundred...

186. PARENTING STYLES AND SELF CONCEPT ON EMOTIONAL ADJUSTMENT OF NIGERIA SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN IKPOBA OKHA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

ABSTRACT: This study investigates parenting styles and self concept. It was with the view of seeing how they influence the emotional adjustment of adolescents in Nigeria. It’s reference is particularly to senior and junior secondary school in Ikpoba Okha local government area of Edo state. The research question was drawn for three lasting elated literature, in different parenting styles, self-concept and emotional adjustment, were...

187. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULT EDUCATION GRADUATES IN ENUGU STATE NIGERIA

ABSTRACT: This study aims at identifying the career opportunities open to adult education graduates in Enugu State. As a guide to the study, some research question is posed based on the following.  Identifying people’s awareness of these adult education graduates and their job potentials.

Whether they are embracing this new programme in the field of learning with enthusiasm.  And if they are aware of job opportu...

188. AN INVESTIGATION OF THE RELEVANCE OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY INTO TEACHING – LEARNING PROCESS

ABSTRACT: This project was on the relevance of educational psychology into teaching learning processes in secondary schools in Enugu North Local Government Area of Enugu State.  The study was specifically aimed at investigating the importance and help educational psychology has rendered to teaching – learning processes in order to achieve these objectives, the following questions were formulated and used:

What is the relevance of educational psychology in...

189. ATTITUDES OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION STUDENTS TOWARDS STUDENTS’ INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERICENCE SCHEME (SIWES)

Background to the Study: Attitude as a concept is concerned with individuals’ way of thinking, acting, and behaving. Attitudes are formed as a result of some kind of learning experiences. Attitude is fundamental to understanding social perception of people because they strongly influence people. Ojo (2000) said that it is the disposition of men to view things in a certain way and to act accordingly. This notion of attitude however, could be said to have propelled studen...

190. IMPORTANCE OF IMPROVISATION IN TEACHING INTEGRATED SCIENCE IN SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL IN EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Improvisation are those things that enables students to have mental picture of what has been taught and to retain the message in their memory for a very long time e.g. Radio, Television, Charts, Micro-Projectors, Still Pictures, Specimen e.t.c. It can be referred to as those things that the classroom teacher uses to impact knowledge to pupils in the classroom in order to achieve his objectives.

According to Ogunmola, (2002) cited that improvisat...

191. AN IDENTIFICATION OF FACTORS AFFECTING THE EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF PHYSICS PRACTICAL IN OVIA SOUTH WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Man was able to progress to a high degree of civilization through the careful study of the causes of natural phenomena. These studies led to the accumulation of a large body of information, which is embodied in quantitative laws and theories, which in turn led to further discoveries. From these scientific discoveries, the inventive mind of man developed the machine and industrial processes which are in direct proportion to the degree of c...

192. CAUSES AND EFFECT OF POOR READING HABIT AMONG JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN IKPOBA OKHA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EDO STATE

ABSTRACT: This study is carried out in order to examine the causes and effects of poor reading habits among junior secondary school students in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. It has been observed that most JSS students cannot read, for this reason it is the intension of the researcher to look at those factors that make reading a difficult problem for students to examine that likely affects their reading difficult and the nation at large as well as the suggest...

193. FUNCTIONAL ACCOUNTING EDUCATION CURRICULUM FOR SUSTAINABLE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

Background of the study: The primary goal of accounting education is to produce competent and ethical professional accountants capable of making a positive contribution over their lifetimes to the profession and society in which they work. In the face of increasing changes that they will meet later as professional accountants, it is essential that students develop and maintain an attitude of learning to learn, to maintain their competence later as professional accountant...

194. THE EFFECTS OF INDISCIPLINE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Background to the Study: Discipline, according to Jemibewon (1976) is a highly desirable quality of human being or social group.  Discipline behavior is accepted as essential characteristics of any educated or cultured person.  Discipline, therefore, is a subject of great concern to parents, teachers, and administrators who are interested in the moulding of the character of young people.

In Nigeria, there appears to be a great concern about the lack of ind...

195. PRACTICE OF PERSONEL HYGIENE KNOWLEDGE AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN

Background of the study: Basic hygiene refers to practices that help to maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases. It involves regular washing of body, washing the hands when necessary, cutting of nails, washing ones clothing, keeping the hair neat and brushing of teeth. School children are particularly vulnerable to neglect of basic personal hygiene (Enahoro and Orokj, 1986). The consequences in terms of morbidity and mortality are also more severe in them compared...

196. THE EFFECTS OF QUALIFICATION OF ENGLISH TEACHERS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS (A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED SCHOOLS IN KARU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA)

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: The quality of education is directly related to the quality of instruction in the classrooms. It is a fact that the academic qualifications, knowledge of the subject matter, competence, and skills of teaching and the commitment of the teacher have effective impact on the teaching learning process (National Education Policy 1998-2010). Quality improvement in education depends upon proper training of teachers. The teachers cannot play any of the roles u...

197. THE EFFECTS OF INDISCIPLINE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

ABSTRACT: The objective of this research work is to find out the effects of indiscipline on academic performance of secondary school students in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State.

Indiscipline as a feature of Secondary schools in Nigeria was no longer a news.  Despite general consensus of every body that a relatively peaceful atmosphere is needed before a minimum amount of learning could be achieved, this phenomenon has persisted in our schools.

198. FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR STUDENT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY

Background of the Study: Education as the key to development has the capacity to upgrade teaching effectiveness as well as learning efficiency among learners. Efforts by have being made by school administrators to improve the performance of Public secondary school students. The school environment, which include the classrooms, libraries, technical workshops, laboratories, teachers’ quality, school management, teaching methods, peers, etc are variables that affect studen...

199. ECONOMICS TEACHER’S EFFECTIVENESS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN IMO STATE

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine economics teacher’s effectiveness and academic performance of senior secondary school students in selected secondary schools in Owerri municipal Local Government, Imo State. Specifically, the study examined  the qualification of economics teachers in senior secondary schools affect the performance of the students.and also ascertain how the teachers method in teaching economics affect th...

200. INFLUENCE OF CLASSROOM SIZE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT: This research was performed to examine the influence of class room size on academic performance of secondary school students in Nigeria since classroom congestion and low utilization rate of classrooms are common features of secondary schools in Nigeria which have negative impact on both secondary school teacher productivity, student learning input and secondary school student academic performance that at the end influences the reputation of a school. In analyz...

201. ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS TOWARDS THE LEARNING OF SOCIAL STUDIES IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ABSTRACT: The main focus of this study is to attitude of students towards the learning of social studies in junior secondary schools using Ifelodun Government Area Kwara State as case study. Survey design was employed for the study with the aid of  convenience sampling method, eighty (80) participant who are secondary school teachers were selected as the participant of the study. Well structure questionnaire was issued to the enrolled participants of whi...

202. ATTITUDES OF TEACHERS AND PARENT TOWARD CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IN SECONDARY SCHOOL

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Corporal punishment is kind of punishment the causes severe pains to the body. It can be in various forms among which are flogging, picking pains, frog jump, uprooting trees and so on. Flogging which was mostly used in secondary schools was abolished in 1959 by the federal government thus generating argument between and among parents and teachers. Parents, teacher and even the society at large are arguing that corporal punishment be re-introduce to se...

203. AN ASSESSMENT OF GOVERNMENT INVOLVEMENT IN ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMMES

ABSTRACT: This project investigated the involvement of government in adult literacy programme sin Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area. The introductory aspect of this project deals with background of the study, statement of problem, purpose of the study, research questions, significance of the study, delimitation, limitations and definition of terms.  The researcher reviewed some related literature and project work related to adult education, concept of adult literacy, lit...

204. FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE SCHOOL DROPOUT AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Dropping out of school is a well-documented social problem and often present daunting circumstances for adolescents. Dropping out is also associated with delinquency, and low school achievements. One of the major reasons for children being kept out of school was the lack of education of parents.

The issue of school dropout in Nigeria has been with us for a very long time. Fafunwa (2008) noted that dropout is one of the most...

205. EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Abstract: In this study, our focus was to carryout  a critical analysis on Educational Technology For Lifelong Learning And Sustainable Development. The study specifically was aimed at discussed the concepts educational technology, lifelong learning and sustainable development in detail. The paper also described how instructional media and technologies can be employed to facilitate lifelong learning, and by implication, sustainable development. Some chal...

206. THE IMPACT OF INTERNET AND THE WAY IT INFLUENCE STUDENTS READING CULTURE

Background of the study: Reading is an essential tool for lifelong learning. It is important for everyone to develop the rudiments of reading and the culture of reading always so as to survive in life. Reading according to Holte (1998) adds quality to life and provides access to culture and cultural heritage. He pointed out that reading empowers and emancipates citizens and bring people together. Okeke (2000) reaffirms that the art of reading is a priceless instrument fo...

207. CURBING MALPRACTICE IN EXAMINATION; THE ANTIDOTE FOR A SANE SOCIETY

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine the curbing of malpractice in examination; the antidote for a sane society. This study was carried out in Ikeja Local Government Area of Lagos State. Specifically, the study examined various school library resources available in selected secondary schools and the various areas examination malpractice has impacted selected secondary schools in  Ikeja Local Government Area, Lagos Stat...

208. ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS TOWARDS THE LEARNING OF SOCIAL STUDIES IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ABSTRACT: The main focus of this study is to attitude of students towards the learning of social studies in junior secondary schools using Ifelodun Government Area Kwara State as case study. Survey design was employed for the study with the aid of  convenience sampling method, eighty (80) participant who are secondary school teachers were selected as the participant of the study. Well structure questionnaire was issued to the enrolled participants of whi...

209. A COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE USE OF "ICT" IN TEACHING BIOLOGY IN SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ABSTRACT: This study assesses the Use of "ICT" in Teaching Biology in Some Selected Secondary Schools in Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State. It investigates the use, importance and significance of ICT in teaching Biology in secondary schools in Mushin LGA of Lagos. The purpose of this research was to determine students performance in Biology within a non-ICT equipped secondary school system; to determine students performance in biology within an ICT eq...

210. THE IMPACT OF TEACHERS’ WELFARE PACKAGE ON TEACHERS’ JOB SATISFACTION IN ORHIONMWON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

Background to the Study: Education is a means of propagating the felt end immediate norms and values of society.  It is also a means of sustaining old norms, and values of society.  Through education the national aspirations are met.

Subsequently, it is the general consensus that no amount of educational reform or progress would rise above the desires for teachers.  It is important to note that for any national aspirations to be met in the areas of ed...

211. CAUSES, EFFECTS AND 21st CENTURY SOLUTION TO EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

ABSTRACT: Examination is a weapon normally used for social engineering and he puts it thus. It is used in breaking through social class barriers and quickening social mobility. Therefore, the imperative of examination because we cannot scope one form of examination or the other, there is constantly emphasis by people on the need to pass since it fells who should have a given job at the expenses of on the spot (mouth oral test). In whichever for an examin...

212. EDUCATION AS A TOOL FOR CURBING FEMALE TRAFFICKING: A CASE STUDY OF EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

Background Of The Study: What a world we live in a male framed world where global economics sets in a concrete a system of winners and losers with poverty disadvantages, and minimal choice for many as the consequences.

The climate is ripe for men’s sexual exploitation of women without bounds abuse of the worst kind, women are setup to lose in this system and the like buzzards circling around a curbing member of the hard, business men prey...

213. AN INSIGHT INTO THE PROBLEMS STUDENTS ENCOUNTER DURING TEACHING PRACTICE: A CASE STUDY OF STUDENTS OF COLLEGE OF EDUCATION EKIADOLOR-BENIN

BACKGROUND TO STUDY: This research investigation is on the problems students encounter during teaching practice, a case study of students of college of education Ekiadolor-Benin. Before I begin, I will define the term “teaching practice” teaching practice is defined as an educational programme aimed at providing students teachers an opportunity to put into practice their theoretical knowledge in real school life situation. It provides the students...

214. THE EFFECTS OF CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT ON PUPILS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF PUPILS IN SOME SELECTED PRIMARY SCHOOLS, IN ODEDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OGUN STATE

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Classroom management is a significant part of effective teaching and learning process. Due to an effective classroom management, pupils flourish in a positive class climate and a compassionate environment. From a pupils’ perspective, effective classroom management provides them the opportunities to socialize themselves while learning. From a teacher’s perspective, effective classroom management involves precautionary discipline and fruitfu...

215. EDUCATIONAL FACILITY AND SOCIAL STUDIES STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN JUNIOR WAEC IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on the educational facility and social studies students’ performance in junior WAEC in junior secondary school using selected junior secondary schools in Alimosho local government area of Lagos State as case study. To achieve this 3 research hypotheses were formulated.  The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprise of studen...

216. THE IMPACT OF TRUANCY ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MATHEMATICS: CAUSES AND EFFECTS

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Mathematics is the science of number and space, it is the language of the new millennium (Harbor-Peter, 2000). It is the queen of science and technology, also a tool for scientific and technological development (Agwagah and Ezeugo, 2000). No National can develop scientifically and technological without proper foundation in school mathematics (Okafor, 2005 in Kurumeh and Imoko, 2006). In recent years, for instance, there had been criti...

217. MANAGEMENT FACTORS INFLUENCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN PORT HARCOURT LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA IN RIVERS STATE NIGERIA

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: There is a growing body of literature from researchers and educationists which have made an attempt to examine the relationship between education management and students academic performance (Orodho, 2014; UNESCO, 1999; United Nations, 2013; Waweru&Orodho, 2014). The results reveal rather spurious relationship (Waweru&Orodho, 2014).

However, what is clear is that educational management in secondary schools (either private or public)...

218. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT AND CAUSES OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR AMONG STUDENTS

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: In the past decades due to the side of schools regards compulsory education, child labour laws, deviant behaviour have been problem to the school which they have always found difficult to handle. Deviance is found every where people live here is no agreement about the behaviour constitute deviance. Everyday conversation show that what some people regard as deviant others regards as normal what some people praise other and political consensus abou...

219. EDUCATIONAL FACILITY AND SOCIAL STUDIES STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN JUNIOR WAEC IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on the educational facility and social studies students’ performance in junior WAEC in junior secondary school using selected junior secondary schools in Alimosho local government area of Lagos State as case study. To achieve this 3 research hypotheses were formulated.  The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprise of studen...

220. INTRODUCTION INFLUENCE OF INDUSTRIAL ACTION ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS

ABSTRACT: The study’s overall objective is focused on the  influence of industrial action on the academic performance of the student of the Ekiti State University. The study adopted the survey research design and randomly enrolled participants in the study. A self-structured questionnaire was issued to the participant whereas a total of 259 responses were validated from the enrolled participants where all respondent were  students of Lago...

221. ATTITUDE OF BUSINESS EDUCATION TEACHERS TOWARDS TEACHING

Background of the study: Teaching is an old profession for centuries the teachers has been a reverend individual, a person seen to posse’s ability to impart knowledge on others. Business education has been in existence in the traditional Africa society but it was not institutionalized. Knowledge of any occupational area was usually acquired through apprenticeship system until recently when it was institutionalized in Nigeria. However, as the nation moved towards a scien...

222. FACTORS INFLUENCING CAREER ASPIRATIONS AMONG GIRLS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on the factors influencing career aspirations among girls in public secondary schools using selected secondary schools in nyamira north district, nyamira county, kenya as case study. To achieve this 4 research questions were formulated.  The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprise of the students, teachers and administrators of the s...

223. BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDENTS’ AWARENESS AND UTILIZATION OF E-LEARNING

ABSTRACT: The study investigated the awareness of e-learning and its utilization by business education students in Anambra State tertiary institutions. Four research questions were posed and four hypotheses formulated. A total of 1603 business education students in four tertiary institutions in Anambra State made up the population of the study, out of which 320 students were used as sample. The research instrument was a structured questionnaire titled “...

224. EVALUATION OF FACTORS AFFECTING THE PEFORMANCE OF FCT STUDENTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Given the importance of English language as a subject, common sense demands that students should perform well in it. The fact that English language is the most important subject in the secondary school curriculum is incontestable. To be able to understand his or her teachers in all other subjects effectively, a secondary school student requires at least fair knowledge of the English language. Little wonder that English language is referred to as...

225. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON CHILDREN AND ITS EFFECT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE (A CASE STUDY OF EDO STATE)

Background of the study: Ganley (1989) states that domestic violence includes: physical violence, sexual violence, emotional abuse and abuse of property and pets. According to him, exposure to these forms of violence has considerable potential to be perceived as a threat to the lives of victims and can make them feel vulnerable, helpless and, in extreme cases, horrified. Dutton (1992) defines physical violence as any behavior that involves the intentional use...

226. EATING HABIT AS A DETERMINING FACTOR FOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN IKENNE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

ABSTRACT: The study examined Eating Habit As A Determinant Of Academic Performance Among Secondary School Students In Ikenne Local Government Area. More specifically, the study sought to assess the eating habits and academic performance among secondary school students. The study emphasizes on the problem which sees that most students in our secondary schools today are unable to eat healthily due to the time of their classes. The study comprises...

227. ECONOMICS TEACHER’S EFFECTIVENESS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine economics teacher’s effectiveness and academic performance of senior secondary school students in selected secondary schools in Owerri municipal Local Government, Imo State. Specifically, the study examined  the qualification of economics teachers in senior secondary schools affect the performance of the students.and also ascertain how the teachers method in teaching economics affect th...

228. EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN BORNO STATE (A STUDY OF MAIDUGURI METROPOLITAN COUNCIL)

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine educational development in Borno state. A study of Maiduguri metropolitan council using Ministry of Education, Borno State as a case study. Specifically, the study was aimed at examining the factors that hinders to educational development in Maiduguri Metropolitan council, examine the extent to which these factors affect educational development in Maiduguri Metropolitan council, and proffer possible solutio...

229. AN EXAMINATION OF EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT IN BORO STATE, AS CONDUCTED BY THE MAIDUGURI METROPOLITAN COUNCIL

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to investigate the progress of education in Borno state. This research examines the Maiduguri metropolitan council, with a specific focus on the Ministry of Education in Borno State, serving as a case study. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the factors that impede educational development in the Maiduguri Metropolitan council. Additionally, the study sought to assess the degree to which these fact...

230. EDUCATIONAL FACILITY AND SOCIAL STUDIES STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN JUNIOR WAEC IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on the educational facility and social studies students’ performance in junior WAEC in junior secondary school using selected junior secondary schools in Alimosho local government area of Lagos State as case study. To achieve this 3 research hypotheses were formulated.  The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprise of studen...

231. EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Abstract: In this study, our focus was to carryout  a critical analysis on Educational Technology For Lifelong Learning And Sustainable Development. The study specifically was aimed at discussed the concepts educational technology, lifelong learning and sustainable development in detail. The paper also described how instructional media and technologies can be employed to facilitate lifelong learning, and by implication, sustainable development. Some...

232. EFFECT OF ADEQUATE USE OF AUDIO AND VISUAL AIDS IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF SOCIAL STUDIES IN SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS

​​​​​​Background of the study: Audio and visual materials like radio, projector, chalkboard etc play a very important role in teaching/learning of social studies. These instructional materials came into existence when an exhibition was held in Austria. In the exhibition home schools from USA attended the exhibition where they displayed different forms of audio and visual materials even audio visual materials were also presented. Some of them were Radio, casse...

233. EFFECT OF BANDITRY ON THE EDUCATION SYSTEM IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF KADUNA STATE)

Background Of The Study: Security issues are global issues that must be addressed in order to establish a conducive climate for socioeconomic progress. Insecurity not only endangers residents' lives and property, but also halts a country's overall growth (Ekene, 2015; Haruna, 2016). As a result, security and development are inextricably linked (Haruna, 2016; Nwanegbo and Odigbo, 2013; Chandler, 2007 as cited in Ewetan and Urhie, 2014). In most African...

234. EFFECT OF BULLYING ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS (A CASE STUDY OF ABUJA MUNICIPAL AREA COUNCIL AMAC)

Background of Study: There are many reported cases of bullying among students in Nigeria secondary schools and other school levels. School administrators in their meetings with parents, for example at Parent – Teacher Association (PTA) meetings and other occasions report that bullying is on the increase and warn that parents should caution their children (Owuamanam and Makinwa, 2015).

Bullying among students of secondary school occur worl...

235. EFFECT OF CLASS SIZE ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SOCIAL STUDIES

ABSTRACT: The general focus of this study was to examine the effect of class size in academic performance of student in Social Studies using  Warri south local government of Delta State as case study. The survey research design was employed for the study. The target population for this study comprised of students of selected secondary schools in Warri South, in Delta State. Five(5) secondary schools  were purposively selected which form the pop...

236. EFFECT OF COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION (CAI) ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN GOVERNMENT

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this investigation was to scrutinise the impact of Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) on the scholastic accomplishments of students in the domain of governance. Specifically, the study focused on students enrolled in SSI and SS2 levels across five carefully chosen secondary educational institutions situated within the jurisdiction of Ojo Local Government Area in Lagos State. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the...

237. EFFECT OF COMPUTER USAGE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS

ABSTRACT: This study was intended to evaluate the effect of computer usage on academic performance of students. This study was guided by the following objectives; To examine the relationship between computer usage and academic achievement of secondary school students in Nigeria, To examine the effectiveness of computer usage in teaching and learning process in secondary schools in Nigeria, To identify the disadvantages of computer usage in secondary schools i...

238. EFFECT OF CONSTRUCTIVIST BASED TEACHING STRATEGY ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

ABSTRACT: The present investigation was conducted with the purpose of scrutinising the impact of a pedagogical approach rooted in constructivism on the scholastic achievement of pupils enrolled in junior secondary education within the jurisdiction of Agege Local Government, situated in the esteemed Lagos State. This study aimed to investigate the impact of a constructivist-based teaching strategy on the academic performance of junior secondary school students...

239. EFFECT OF CONSTRUCTIVIST BASED TEACHING STRATEGY ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

ABSTRACT: The present investigation was conducted with the purpose of scrutinising the impact of a pedagogical approach rooted in constructivism on the scholastic achievement of pupils enrolled in junior secondary education within the jurisdiction of Agege Local Government, situated in the esteemed Lagos State. This study aimed to investigate the impact of a constructivist-based teaching strategy on the academic performance of junior secondary school students...

240. THE ROLE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS IN PUPILS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF SOME SELECTED PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN IKPOBA OKHA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY : Research has proved beyond questions that learning is more effective when as many serve as possible are used and of all the serve sight is powerful. The need, therefore to present information to students visually as well as verbally is now generally accepted. In school  today, emphasis is laid on qualitative and quantitative, curriculum contents techniques and methods of teaching of qualified teachers with great increase in the number of school...

241. THE ROLE OF PARENTS IN THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILD

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: According to the Oxford Advanced Learners dictionary (7th edition) career is the period of time that you spend in your life working or doing a particular thing while on the other hand development is the gradual growth of something so that it becomes more advanced, stronger etc. from the concept of the definition of both career and development, one would be quick to conclude that career development is the change, growth or improvement...

242. THE ROLE OF PARENTS TEACHERS ASSOCIATION (PTA) ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: The act of passing on knowledge from one generation to the other is the role of the parents. The parents are more effective in imparting discipline and knowledge to students at the very grass root level. It is therefore a known fact that all parents have the natural inclination to give their children the good things of life they are capable of providing for them. And in the modern age, the major task is on the pr...

243. THE ROLE OF RE-ENFORCEMENT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS

Background to the study: In the field of behavioral psychology, reinforcement refers to the application of a consequence that, once a certain conduct is followed by a certain antecedent stimulus, will serve to enhance the organism's future behavior. In operant conditioning, the phrase "reinforcement" refers to anything that makes it more likely that a reaction will take place. This may be anything from praise to food rewards. It is generally agr...

244. THE ROLE OF REWARD AND PUNISHMENT ON STUDENT'S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Reward and punishment are regarded as a complete important means through which a teacher can maintain his or her class discipline in the secondary schools. Many educationists and psychologists have expressed different views about the effective use of reward and punishment in the secondary schools.

As the study progresses, the research hopes to bring together the different views and feelings of others, so that the reader can...

245. THE ROLE OF TEACHERS IN THE UP-BRINGING OF STUDENTS IN EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Teaching and learning are the different sides of the same coin. Learning is intended to bring about change in behaviour while teaching is to instill in the learner characteristics such as attitude, value adhered to lay down procedure, ruled and principles which are expected to cause the change in behaviour. The understanding of the world teaching is imperative to the understanding of the role its practitioner plays in the upbringing of th...

246. THE ROLE OF THE AGENCY FOR MASS EDUCATION IN PROMOTING ADULT EDUCATION IN ZURU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KEBBI STATE

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: The origin of mass education in the north started in the late 1940s to early 1950s when the first bold step was taken with the establishment of the Northern Regional literacy Agency (NORLA) with head quarters in Zaria. The main objectives of the Agency was to raise the literacy level of northern Nigeria populace, hence it started with a vigorous campaign against illiteracy (YakidaJaluki).

The Agency served as a resources cen...

247. THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER IN CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA

Background of the Study: Classroom Management is about creation of positive learning environments. But the concept of positive learning environment is both broad and vague. Despite educator’s concerns with the nature of classroom learning environments, few recent studies have investigated either teachers’ knowledge or practices of classroom management in positive learning environments. As such there is inadequate understanding of how teachers supp...

248. THE SOCIAL PROBLEMS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL

Background to the study: Social problems are issues happenings which are frequently occurring in the society in recent times. They are the issues that affect everybody in the society. The issues are of great concern to both the young and adults. They are not personal or individualized issues but general issues and as such require general solution. Some of the social issues that pervade the length and breadth of our country such as corruption, social inequalit...

249. THE USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF COMPUTER IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Attainment of any teaching and learning objectives involves both human resources and materials resources and factors, that is, the teacher who is the enforcer of the subject content and the availability of both convectional materials and improvised materials, otherwise known as instructional materials. These factors must be in place to ensure attained educational objective, instructional materials are said to be all those materials ne...

250. THE USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF BUSINESS EDUCATION IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

BACKGROUND OF STUDY: The educational sector in Nigeria is in continuous change with the advancement in the level of technology and introduction of teaching aids. The effectiveness of the use of instructional materials for the teaching and learning of business education can only be seen in the level of academic performance of students in business education. Instructional materials play a very important role in the teaching and learning process. It enhances the...

251. TORTS OF NEGLIGENCE AND STUDENTS SAFETY IN SELECTED PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN RIVERS STATE

BACKGROUND TO  THE  STUDY: Safety is an important aspect of human existence since it allows us to reduce the risks that may arise in any given situation. School safety, according to Abali & Nwokedi (2016), is an intrinsic and vital aspect of the teaching and learning process in schools, and it is a responsibility shared by all. Safety, on the other hand, can only be secured if the educational system is properly prepared. In order for studen...

252. TRENDS OF ICT (AUDIO-VISUALS) IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Background to the study: The era of the teacher being a reservoir of knowledge is past. The world is moving at a jet speed as a result of advancement in technology. More, importantly, technology entails information and communication which can be defined as the handling and processing of information (texts, images, graphs, instruction etc) for use by means of electronic and communication devices such as computer, cameras, telephones etc (Ozoji in Oleabhiele, 2...

253. VARIABLES MILITATING AGAINST PRINCIPALS’ EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL RECORDS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study: Information is the most fundamental and vital asset of every firm, and it, like all other corporate assets, requires competent management. In the past, "record management" solely referred to the management of documents that were no longer in daily use but still required t...

254. UTILIZATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF BUSINESS EDUCATION IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY

With the growth of technology and the introduction of instructional aids, the educational sector in Nigeria is constantly changing.The efficacy of instructional materials used in business education teaching and learning can only be seen in students' academic success in business education.

The signific...

255. THE USE OF INTERNET TOOLS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING COMPUTER STUDIES

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Because of the widely acknowledged potential of technology to enhance education, a number of efforts have been launched to encourage its efficient use and integration into the course material. The Internet is a relatively young technology, yet it already has the greatest potential for expanding people's access to high-q...

256. THE OBSTACLES AFFECTING THE SECONDARY EDUCATION STANDARD IN NIGERIA

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION: The first set of thoughts that come to mind when the problem of challenges impacting the grade of secondary education in Nigeria is discussed is a fall in standard, deterioration of facilities, examination misconduct, mass promotion syndrome, and the likes before any other thing else (Ogundele, 2018).

This calls for an in-depth study and analysis that is aimed at tutoring each and every stakeholder in the educatio...

257. THE OPINIONS OF PRINCIPALS AND TEACHERS ON THE IMPACT OF CONDITIONS OF SERVICE ON THE JOB PERFORMANCE AND RETENTION OF TEACHING AND NON-TEACHING STAFF IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study: Education is the bed-rock of any nation‘s defense. Education is that process that helps to develop the whole man physically, mentally, socially and technologically to enable him to function effectively in any environment in which he may find himself. (Federal Republic of Nigeria, 2009). Ogundele, (2000) observed that...

258. THE PERCEIVED EFFECTIVENESS OF PUNISHMENT ADMINISTERED ON STUDENTS BY SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

In Nigeria today, acts of delinquency and violence among secondary school students have become a major problem, which both the school system and the society at large are contending with. These problems appear in form of destruction of school and public properties, cheating in examinations, alcoholism, drug abuse and addiction, sexual offences, stealing, truancy...

259. THE PERCEPTION OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS TOWARDS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPUTER BASED TEST (CBT) MOSE OF EXAMINATION IN SELECTED HIGHER INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: During the past few years, technology has significantly reshaped the method of assessment. In many academic domains, educational measurement has been moving towards the use of Computer-Based Testing (CBT), defined as tests or assessments that are administered by computer in either stand-alone or dedicated network...

260. THE VIEWPOINTS OF TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN SELECTED HIGHER EDUCATION NIGERIA ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPUTER-BASED TEST (CBT) MOOSE OF EXAMINATION

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: During the past few years, technology has significantly reshaped the method of assessment. In many academic domains, educational measurement has been moving towards the use of Computer-Based Testing (CBT), defined as tests or assessments that are administered by computer in either stand-alone or dedicated network...

261. THE PERCEPTION OF STUDENTS TOWARDS THE INTRODUCTION OF WEB PAGE DESIGN INTO THE OTM CURRICULUM USING FEDREAL POLYTECHNIC NEKEDE, OWERRI AS A CASE STUDY

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The global economy has evolved from its traditional structure into one that is driven by technology economy. This continual development has resulted in a major change in occupations and skills, and as a result, it has encouraged the incorporation of information and communication technology (ICT) into most sectors of life (C...

262. THE PERCEPTION OF TEACHERS AND STUDENTS REGARDING THE CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCE OF FAILURE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE; A STUDY OF SELECTED SCHOOLS IN OGUN STATE

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of study: Different authors have tried to make an intensive review about the causes of mass failure of students’ in English language at the secondary level across the country and beyond. Several researches on this topic were conducted in developing as well as developed countries. In developing countries some researcher showed that school factors were more important for students&rsq...

263. THE PERCEPTION OF TEACHERS ON THE CAUSES OF INDISCIPLINE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: A CASE STUDY OF USELU SECONDARY SCHOOL IN EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: For obvious reason, we might be tempted to undermine the theme of this paper. Reasons are not far fetched; the topic most academic will say is of common place discourse in the nook and crannies of the country and the world at large. However, we make bold to state here that these are mere assumptions. The topic demands our s...

264. THE PERCEPTION OF TEACHERS ON THE EFFECT OF DIVORCE ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF A CHILD

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Marriage is part of our daily lives through marriage new rights, roles and new social relationship are formed only between the spouses and also between the kinsmen of the spouses. Marriage is the relationship between a man and woman to become husband and wife. It is also a social institution through which the family is esta...

265. THE PREVALENCE OF OCCUPATIONAL STRESS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study: The government of Kenya is concerned with the global agenda of achieving education for all. The acade...

266. THE PROBLEM FACING LOCATION OF COMPUTER EDUCATION CENTRES IN RURAL AREAS OF EDO STATE: A CASE STUDY OF EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Recently computer education centres have been established for browning and teaching the student at home and abroad, some of this computer education centres are use in the local and big town where network are available e.g. factories, making record of students continuous assistant and other process in computer education centres, computer are also use to find the amount of c...

267. THE PROBLEM OF INDISCIPLINE AMONG NIGERIA NAVY PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background Of The Study: Education is the aggregate of all processes by which a child or adult develops the abilities, attributes and other forms of behaviour that present values to his society. One of the cardinal objectives of education as spelt out in the National Policy of Education (2004) revised, is to inculcate right of values and attitude f...

268. THE PROBLEM OF INDISCIPLINE AMONG NIGERIA NAVY PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background Of The Study: Education is the aggregate of all processes by which a child or adult develops the abilities, attributes and other forms of behaviour that present values to his society. One of the cardinal objectives of education as spelt out in the National Policy of Education (2004) revised, is to inculcate right of values and attitude f...

269. THE PROBLEMS AFFECTING TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF COLLEGE OF EDUCATION EKIADOLOR- BENIN CITY

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGOUND OF THE STUDY: Problem according to oxford advanced learners dictionary 6th edition a thing that is difficult to deal with or to understand. Tertiary institution according to oxford advanced learners dictionary, a large, third in order to rank or important organization that has a particular purpose of education that deals with service...

270. THE PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF PRESS CLUB IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study: In recent years, educational researchers have emphasized the critical role of the principal in creating an effective school environment which involves the development of a strong school culture that prescribes specific goals, roles and behaviours by educators in and out of class settings (Parkay & Hall, 2009). The effec...

271. THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH TEACHING AND LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS (A CASE STUDY OF OVIA NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE)

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study: It is widely believed that mathematics is very important to the economic, scientific and political development of any nation. It is because of this common phenomenon that made every nation in the world to make mathematics a compulsory subject in every aspect of educational system.

The principles of mathematics are...

272. THE PROBLEMS OF INDISCIPLINE ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EDO STATE

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Indiscipline is an act of not conforming to order, policies procedures, rules and regulations of a society. The issue of indiscipline is one of the social problems among the Nigerian you, the whether in post secondary school, higher learning. The effects of indiscipline are manifested in all works of life including the smoo...

273. THE PROBLEMS MILITATING AGAINST EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF ACCOUNTING IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

CHAPTER ONE

Background of the Study: There are developments in the Nigerian education sector, which indicates some level of Accounting application in the secondary schools. The Federal government of Nigeria in the National Policy on Education recognizes the prominent role of Accounting in the modern world and has integrated it into education in Nigerians to actualize the goal. The policy was that government will pro...

274. THE PROBLEMS OF CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL IN SECONDARY SCHOOL

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study: The idea behind discipline in school is not across a single point of view About the proper definition of school discipline but to bring together contrasting opinion and attitudes, so that reader give the background on which to base is own conclusions.

How ever the discipline expresses constancy that is what ever situation. There are always a set of rules and regul...

275. THE CHALLENGES PERTAINING TO ACCOMMODATION AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF HOSTELS IN NIGERIA'S TERTIARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION: Prior to the creation of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) in Enugu, there was a College of Technology that operated until 1967. Additionally, the Institute of Administration and the Cooperative College were also in operation at that time. Regrettably, none of these institutions were able to match the criteria of an average higher education school. Furthermore, the majority of their courses were restricted to civil personnel. In addition, the...

276. THE PROBLEMS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY AND ITS IMPLICATIONS IN THE EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study: In the world over, education has become an essential commodity that determines the level of development or growth of any nation. It has become services that require the involvement of both the private and public sectors. The involvement of governments in education cut across all levels i.e., the primary, secondary and terti...

277. THE PROBLEMS OF TEACHING BIOLOGY PRACTICALS IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: According to Oxford Advanced Learner Dictionary (2000) defined “problems” as a thing that is difficult to deal with or to understand effectively. According to the Oxford advanced learner dictionary (2000) defined practical as an ideal method or a course of action, right or sensible, likely to be successful.

278. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEACHERS QUALIFICATION AND STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN ENGLISH

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the study: There is always an unavoidable relationship between the teachers personality and how the students learn. Statistically, students who dislike a particular teacher or lecturer always record very low performance in the course the said teacher is handling so that there is a correlation between the teachers and student academic performance. In the event that the obstacle is...

279. THE ROLE OF ADULT LITERACY EDUCATION PROGRAMME (A CASE STUDY OF ETSAKO EAST L.G.A EDO STATE)

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1. 1. Background Of The Study

Adult education is a term that has been used to describe any voluntary or intentional endeavor aimed towards the development of adults. Daskum is a term used to describe a person (1989). Adult schools, extension centers, settlements, churches, clubs, and other similar...

280. THE ROLE OF CIVIC EDUCATION IN CURBING ELECTORAL MALPRACTICES IN NIGERIA

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study: Civic education is a vital component of adult education because it equips citizens with the skills, mindset, and information necessary to engage in the democratic process of the country in an effective manner. They are able to comprehend their rights, carry out their responsibilities, and participate in the process of gover...

281. EXAMINING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ON THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study: Instructional materials serve as a channel between the teacher and the students in delivering instructions. They may also serve as the motivation on the teaching-learning process. It is use to get the attention of the students and eliminate boredom. Instructional materials are highly important for teaching; especially for i...

282. THE IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING CO-OPERATIVE ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Introduction: Co-operative Economics and Management in tertiary institutions help to improve the co-operative growth and development, quality manpower in co-operative. The importance of studying co-operative in schools and tertiary institutions could as well known as co-operative education and is at the heart of co-operative for work motivatio...

283. THE IMPORTANCE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION TRAINING OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN TEACHING AND LEARNING

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the study: Technical and Vocational Education and Training has been regarded as the bedrock to sustainable technology development programs in entrepreneurship, occupational professionalism, self-reliance, poverty alleviation, wealth creation and others. Consequently, Technical and Vocational Education and Training focus on specific tr...

284. THE INFLUENCE OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARENTS AND STUDENTS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the study: Research provides inconsistent findings regarding the importance of parent-child communication and other forms of parental involvement activities to children’s school success (Domina, 2005; Englund, Luckner, Whaley, & Egeland, 2004; Fan & Chen, 2001; Hoover-Dempsey et al., 2001; Mattingly, Prislin, McKenzie, R...

285. THE INFLUENCE OF DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS ON TEACHERS RECRUITMENT AND RETAINING

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the study: Teachers are the prime movers of education. They are required to acquire and possess professional and intellectual skills and competences necessary for effective service delivery. This is facilitated through training and retraining to enhance capacity building for optimum productivity in terms of job performance and student...

286. THE INFLUENCE OF FAMILY BACKGROUND ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF PHYSICS STUDENTS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study: Education is a basic tool used by society for transmission of its societal values. It has become an area of prime importance not only for government or voluntary agencies but also for individuals, families, Governments and communities. Voluntary agencies and individuals are committing a lot of resources in order to achieve...

287. THE INFLUENCE OF FAMILY SIZE ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY OF SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Academic attainment is an important parameter in measuring success in students. Observations and reports have shown that success or high academic achievement has become a Herculean task to accomplish by students in recent times. Poor academic performance was recorded both at the secondary school and tertiary levels of education in Nigeria.

The performance of stud...

288. THE INFLUENCE OF FATHER’S OCCUPATION ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: The academic performance of students in economics in secondary school these days has been attributed to many family factors. Many people including the sociologists and philosophers have carried out a number of resources into those factors that hinder or enhance students’ performance in Economics. They include poor qua...

289. THE INFLUENCE OF HOME ENVIRONMENT ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF A CHILD

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The academic performance of any child cannot be separated from the home environment in which the child grows up. A healthy home environment offers emotional security to a child. The schools cannot simply provide a continuation of the home environment, but they can play an inestimable role in laying the foundation for the child learn how to read and write, however, this infl...

290. THE INFLUENCE OF PARENTING STYLES ON SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

CHAPTER ONE

Introduction

The study of human development is centrally concerned with understanding the processes that lead adults to function adequately within their cultures. These skills include an understanding of and adherence to the moral standards, conventional rules, and customs of the society. They also include maintaining close relationships with others, developing the skills to work productively,...

291. THE INFLUENCE OF PARENTING STYLE ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND CAREER PATH

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The academic achievement of adolescents has been a major concern of educators for years. As documented in the research literature, adolescent achievement has been associated with several outcomes such as delinquency (Sampson & Laub, 1993; Wiesner & Silbereisen, 2003), psychopathology (Kurdek, 1987; McDermott, Steinb...

292. THE INFLUENCE OF SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Generally, in the whole world, particularly in Nigeria, education has been considered to be the corner stone for development. It forms the basis for literacy, skill acquisition, technological advancement and ability to harness human and material resources towards the achievement of societal goal (Adegboyega, 2002). The exis...

293. THE INFLUENCE OF SCHOOL PLANT ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF STUDY: The introduction of adequate school plant by the most schools in the developed part of the world has increased overtime. In recent times stakeholders in the Nigerian education system have been agitated as a result of persistent and alarming slide being experienced in the Nigerian Education system. The situation has worsened in...

294. THE INFLUENCE OF SMART PHONES AND SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study: The emergence of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and internet facilities have drastically affected almost every facet of human life. Currently, it is greatly evident in the way of teaching and learning. Nowadays, smartphones have become a part of every person’s life.

Globally, “People around the world have adopted this new and exciting t...

295. THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN CIVIC EDUCATION IN ENUGU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study: The use of social media (internet powered) in the 21st century has become a core integral part of humans everyday life. Beyond the visible observations in our environment, some researchers have also attested to the pervasiveness of this global situation. Far back 2012, Nielsen, a communications company in the United St...

296. THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES ON THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study: Addiction to the usage of social network has greatly increased in contemporary times. The risk of its effects on the academic performance of the so many students that are involved in it is disturbing. In views of Karpinski and Duberstein (2010), academic performance which is depicted by the grades of students is a great con...

297. THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN VERITAS UNIVERSITY ABUJA

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study: The use of social media (internet powered) in the 21st century has become a core integral part of humans everyday life. Beyond the visible observations in our environment, some researchers have also attested to the pervasiveness of this global situation. Far back 2012, Nielsen, a communications company in the United St...

298. THE INFLUENCE OF SINGLE PARENTING ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IDO-OSI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EKITI STATE

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study: Every country places a significant emphasis on the education of its educational system. As a result, it commands a significant education of attention from the family, the community, and all levels of government; educational matters are deliberated over, planned, and carried out (Omolewa, 2001). It is widely held that receiving an education not only re-creates people but als...

299. THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study: Addiction to the usage of social network has greatly increased in contemporary times. The risk of its effects on the academic performance of the so many students that are involved in it is disturbing. In views of Karpinski and Duberstein (2010), academic performance which is depicted by the grades of students is a great con...

300. THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIO ECONOMIC BACKGROUND ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF UPPER BASIC STUDENTS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study: Academic achievement of students especially at the secondary school level is not only a pointer to the effectiveness or otherwise of schools but a major determinant of the future of youths in particular and the nation in general. The medium though which the attachment of individuals and the national educational goals can be...

301. THE INFLUENCE OF STRIKE ACTION ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENT IN NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background Of The Study: University worldwide is regarded as the citadel of knowledge, the fountain of intellectual, the most appropriate ground for the incubation for tomorrow’s leader. A university fulfils one major knowledge (Ike, 2001). It is a knowledge and value provider. It stands or falls in its ability or inability to deliver on this...

302. THE INFLUENCE OF TEACHER’S PROFESSIONAL TRAINING ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the study: In every society of the world, irrespective of cultural differences and geographical demarcations, the need to socialize the young members of the society equip them with the knowledge, skills and attitude that empower them to contribute towards the realization of the society’s set goals is deemed prior. In recognition...

303. THE INFLUENCE OF TEACHERS QUALIFICATION ON STUDENTS PERFORMANCE

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUNDE OF THE STUDY: The importance of having a solid background in mathematics is very well recognized as it serves as a getaway to future profession in a variety of field(Tella 2008;Pondor2006;Deklerk welters cited by Kurt et al.2002).mathematics is one of most essential subject in school curriculum at all levels of education. It has been one of the requirements for admission into higher institution of learning. Mathematics competence is an...

304. THE INFLUENCE OF WORKING ENVIRONMENT ON TEACHERS’ TURNOVER IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Retention of valuable employees is a global challenge. Managers and top level authorities are constantly met with the issue of retaining employees, and there is a wealth of evidence that worldwide, retention of skilled employees has been of serious concern to managers in the face of ever increasing high rate of employe...

305. THE IMPACT OF QUALIFICATION OF HOME ECONOMICS TEACHERS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

CHAPTER ONE

Background to the Study: Education and its benefits can never be over emphasized as the root of economic. Industrial, political scientific and technological and even religions development. all aspect of development are centered on education.

Education is one of the vital instrument for development in any nation. Every education system at every level depends heavily on teacher for the execution of its programmes. Teachers a...

306. THE IMPACT OF SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ON TEACHING AND LEARNING: A CASE STUDY OF NIGER COLLEGE JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The present study investigates the influence of the school environment on teaching and learning. Specifically, the research was conducted at Niger College Junior Secondary School Two, located in Ugbekun Quarters of Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area in Edo State. The subject employed at the institution consisted of teachers and students. The secondary school environment...

307. THE IMPACT OF SMART MOBILE DEVICES AND ONLINE PLATFORMS FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION ON THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study: The world is a big interconnected community that is united through a network of wired and wireless devices via the World Wide Web (WWW). The majority of individuals today possess a presence in the digital realm, courtesy of email accounts, online purchases, and e-learning. Social networking sites are the primary application within the realm of social media during the Web 2....

308. THE IMPACT OF TEACHERS EFFECTIVENESS ON PUPILS PERFORMANCE IN PRIMARY SCHOOL

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study: It has been theorized that teacher effectiveness is vital to student performance (Darling Hammond, 2010), According to Darling Hammond, effective teachers have expanded topic knowledge, are capable of planning and delivering teaching, can better manage and evaluate classrooms, and encourage student learning more effectively...

309. THE IMPACT OF TEACHERS QUALITY ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study: Teachers’ quality has been the focus of considerable debated worldwide since the middle of 20th century. Riovkin, Hanushek and Kain (1998), demonstrated in a study that the influence of teachers’ quality on students achievement is many times greater than any other commonly observed variable such as home-background, conducive class environment, etc. Teachers&rsqu...

310. THE IMPACT OF TEACHING AIDS ON STUDENT'S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN BASIC SCIENCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OREDO LGA

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Science is the bedrock upon which the bulk of present day technological breakthrough is built. Today, nation all over the world, including Nigeria, are striving hard to develop scientifically and technologically, since the world is becoming scientific and all proper functioning of lives depends greatly on science. Science e...

311. THE IMPACT OF THE LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study: In recent times, education stakeholders have expressed their concerned over the poor performance of students in the school certificate examination. Some blamed the school administrators (principals) and the teachers while some blamed the students themselves and the parents. Whoever to be blamed, the fact remains that, the s...

312. THE IMPLICATION OF USING INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF INTEGRATED SCIENCE IN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION EKIADOLOR-BENIN

CHAPTER ONE

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: The world today is undergoing a very rapid in information communication technology (ICT) and teaching and learning is not left out, since the turn of the century, emphasis has shifted from the literary arts to the development of science and technology. Therefore, all the problems are facing the students, education in the world today, especially, that of the implication surrounding using information communication...

313. THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY OF INQUIRY PHILOSOPHY FOR CHILDREN SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN OUR SCHOOLS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The important of community of Inquiry philosophy for children (COIP4C) system of education is the strategic life planning and management that set the components of a system into action to produce an output beneficial to all parts, mutually and cumulatively.  The values focus on the vision that will direct our...

314. THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ON PUPIL’S COMMUNICATION SKILLS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of Study: In today's society, where the proliferation of information requires the use of information and communication technology (ICT), teaching is turning into one of the most challenging professions to work in (Bakkabulindi, 2017). The information and communications technology industry has rapidly evolved into one of the core comp...

315. THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) ON EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study: Recent development in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has resulted in tremendous progress in the area of communication and information dissemination, which contributed in making the world more interactive. This made transactions to emerge between people who may never meet. Also, the ICT is inexpensive and ac...

316. THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY ON CLASSROOM TEACHING AND LEARNING

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study: It is difficult and maybe even impossible to imagine future learning environments that are not supported, in one way or another, by Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). When looking at the current widespread diffusion and use of ICT in modern societies, especially by the young – the so-called digital gene...

317. THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN MATHEMATICS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study: Mathematics and its applications have evolved significantly. The introduction of computation and computers as tools in mathematics has altered how mathematicians conduct mathematics as well as how scientists, engineers, and social scientists utilise mathematics. Many people believe that it is time to re-evaluate the substance of the Mathematics curriculum so that it can beg...

318. THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING AND LEARNING OF HOME ECONOMICS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study: The use of information technology has brought great improvement to the life of mankind in all human endeavorus, most especially in education. Computers and other aspects of information technology are now used in education to monitor students’ achievements, teach students and also as instructional media to assist in te...

319. THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF ECONOMICS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study: The use of computers for the gathering, retrieval, transfer, and operation of data or information is known as information technology. It's also seen as a subset of ICT. Information technology is the use of computers to store, interact, and organize data in the generation, processing, modification, storage, security, and...

320. THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF ECONOMICS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study: The use of computers for the gathering, retrieval, transfer, and operation of data or information is known as information technology. It's also seen as a subset of ICT. Information technology is the use of computers to store, interact, and organize data in the generation, processing, modification, storage, security, and...

321. THE IMPACT OF INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY AND SKILLS ACQUISITION IN BUSINESS EDUCATION

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: In any given civilization, the purpose of education and training is to offer the individual receiving it with a sequence of well-organized levels for learning at each and every degree of education. Business education is a component of a larger educational system that includes a variety of teaching and learning outcomes that...

322. THE IMPACT OF INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY AND SKILLS ACQUISITION IN BUSINESS EDUCATION

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: In any given civilization, the purpose of education and training is to offer the individual receiving it with a sequence of well-organized levels for learning at each and every degree of education. Business education is a component of a larger educational system that includes a variety of teaching and learning outcomes that...

323. THE IMPACT OF INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA ON STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study: The word 'instruction' is the act of teaching or passing information unto others while 'media' is any material or equipment that conveys information from a source to a receiver or vice-versa. However, the concept of instructional media, because of its numerous definitions, has been defined in different ways...

324. THE IMPACT OF INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES ON PUPILS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Education, according to Qureshi, (2001) consists of two components. He classified these two components. He classified these two components into inputs and outputs. According to him, inputs consist of human and materials resources and outputs are the goals and outcomes of the educational process.

Both the inpu...

325. THE IMPACT OF INTEGRATED GROUP BASED MASTERY LEARNING MODEL ON SOCIAL STUDIES STUDENT PERFORMANCE

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study: Recent sociopolitical and economic developments in the world and within nations have resulted in revised educational objectives and increased difficulty for social studies (Udo, & Udofia, 2022). Schools are required to educate students not just with a foundational understanding of social studies curriculum, but also with higher-order cognitive capabilities, such as pr...

326. THE IMPACT OF PARENTS SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL BIOLOGY STUDENT

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study: Education is the best legacy a nation can give to her citizens especially the youth. This is because; the development of any nation or community depends on the youth. Education is aimed at developing the well-integrated person so as to enable him to get adjusted in the society. Hence, the aim of education may be put as...

327. THE IMPACT OF MOTHER TONGUE ON CHILDREN’S LEARNING AT THE LOWER LEVEL OF PRIMARY EDUCATION

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study: Mother tongue as the first language of instruction in schools is an essential tool in whatever field we may find ourselves, without it any meaningful form of intellectual pursuit will be hindered. As we all know that most children who begin their education in their mother tongues make a better start as they demonstrate incr...

328. THE IMPACT OF PRACTICAL WORK ON THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF SOME CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGY IN SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Science is a great enterprise which nations depend on, in-order to advance technologically. Science therefore is receiving much emphasis in education because of its significance and relevance to life and society.   Biology is the science in which we study living things.  You can learn about an organism by rea...

329. THE EFFECT OF PARENTAL INFLUENCE ON THE CHOICE OF CAREERS AND ROLES PLAYED IN ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENT

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Career play a very fundamental and significant role in the life of the individual not only because they determine the pattern of income but also because they affect the individual personality and concepts in life, career therefore is a choose pursuit, life work or success in one’s profession occupied by a person throughou...

330. THE EFFECT OF PARENTS TRANSFER ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE LEARNERS

CHAPTER ONE:

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study: Education is without a doubt the most priceless present that any set of parents can provide to their offspring, regardless of the region in which they make their home. This is not an exaggeration in any way, shape, or form: a parent who wants to maximize their children's potential but does not invest in their education is analogous to a virgin who wants to give birth b...

331. THE EFFECT OF POLYGAMY ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF PUPILS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STURY; Polygamy represents expanded family studies that are based on marriage involving a husband with two or more wives interestingly; polygamy is legally and widely practiced in 850 societies across the globe. In the last two decades, polygamy has been the focus of significant growth in public political and academic awarene...

332. THE EFFECT OF SCHOOL STRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: The school is a social and learning agent that provides the environment upon which a child may be formally educated in order to attain educational goals. Human beings, have unlimited capacity to learn, but might however be limited by the behavior patterns and facilities that the immediate environment offers. According to Um...

333. THE EFFECT OF SINGLE PARENTING CHILD UPBRINGING ON SCHOOL CHILDREN: CASE STUDY OF SOME SELECTED INDIVIDUALS IN IKAOKHA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Nurturing and upbringing of a child by parents in the society is a reality, but the bringing up of a child by a single parent has become a practice, which is increasing in the modern society. The issue of single parenting is a sensitive issue that the upbringing of a child should be the responsibility of conventional parent...

334. THE EFFECT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE (A STUDY OF OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE-IFE, OSUN STATE)

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background Of The Study: The advent of the internet in the 1990s led to major developments in the world of communication. Today the Internet has taken a firm place in people's lives. It is difficult to imagine a young man who at least once a day did not check for updates in social networks and did not leaf through the news lines. The modern rea...

335. THE EFFECT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The advent of the internet in the 1990s led to major developments in the world of communication. Today the Internet has taken a firm place in people's lives. It is difficult to imagine a young man who at least once a day did not check for updates in social networks and did not leaf through the news lines. The modern reality requires us to stay in touch and keep abreast...

336. THE EFFECT OF SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE CORRECTION OF VICES AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF VALUES AMONG STUDENTS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background Of The Study: Socrates, an ancient Greek philosopher, believed that a life without inquiry was not worth living. This remark was made in response to the amount of moral decay in ancient Greece during Socrates' heyday. In an effort to impart a moral principle to the kids. He advocates for self-reflection on the consequences of one'...

337. THE EFFECT OF SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUND ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF BIOLOGY STUDENT: A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study: Education is the best legacy a nation can give to her citizens especially the youth. This is because the development of any nation or community depends youth. This is because the development of any nation or community depends largely on the quality of education of such a nation. It is generally believed that the basis for a...

338. THE EFFECT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE PUPILS IN SELECTED PRIMARY SCHOOL

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Pupils teaching and learning environment constitute the home, school, church mosque, social clubs, peer group surrounding and the society at large. Pupils learn better where and when the teaching and learning environment is accepting supporting, challenging and enjoyable.

Teaching and learning environment pro...

339. THE EFFECT OF THE STUDY ENVIRONMENT AND THE PERFORMANCE OF SECRETERIAL STUDENTS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background Of The Study: Over the year, it has been observed that environmental forces pose a great influence on the performance of students. The provision of adequate physical learning environmental like light, ventilation, flooring, noise reduction device to a great extent influence the performance of students if the classroom is not comfortable,...

340. THE IMPACT OF THE STUDY ENVIRONMENT ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECRETARIAL STUDENTS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background Of The Study: Throughout the year, there has been a noticeable correlation between environmental factors and their impact on student performance. The quality of the physical learning environment, including factors such as lighting, ventilation, flooring, and noise reduction devices, has a significant impact on student performance. When t...

341. THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CLASSROOM TEACHER’S PEDAGOGICAL AND BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCE ON THE TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the study: Education experts, in general agree that there are three factors that influence the success of the teaching and learning process. These interrelated factors are the society, school and family environments.  A study conducted by Miguel and Barsaga (1997), considered factors affecting pupils’ performance, investiga...

342. THE EFFECTS OF PARENTS BACKGROUND ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN INTEGRATED SCIENCE IN GAIUS OBASEKI GROUP OF SCHOOL

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Over the years, the nation has been experiencing a drastic fall in the academic performance of pupils and students at the various level of education.  Scholars of different school of thought has attributed this ugly trend to many factor such as poor teachi...

343. THE EFFECTS OF SCHOOLS SUPERVISION ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background Of The Study: Our civilization needs sufficient amounts of both human and material resources in order to increase its social organization, maintain its culture, accelerate its economic growth, and change its political institutions. Education is often seen as a pre-requisite for the growth of skilled labor and the accumulation of wealth,...

344. THE EXTENT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF SAFETY PRACTICES IN BIOLOGY LABORATORY AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ENUGU SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Individuals have different conception of what science is, some see science as a body of knowledge while some see it not only as a composite of codified body of knowledge but also a knowledge getting process. Clark and Neave (1992) defined science as a systematic observation and classification of natural phenomena in order to learn about them and bring them under general pri...

345. THE EXTENT OF USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL IN TEACHING AND LEARNING OF BASIC SCIENCE AND COMPUTER SCIENCE IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Instructional materials are variety of materials in various formats which influence student’s learning and instructors teaching which have evolved in recent years to include computer and VCR play /recorder technology, text books, pictures, transparencies, films, computer software, CDROMS, and electronic resources. Var...

346. THE FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR PUPILS LATENESS TO SCHOOL IN PRIMARY SCHOOL

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Lateness to school started long ago, every where in a way that cannot be controlled in recent time. The problem of lateness has eaten deep into Nigeria children the problem of pupils lateness to school has now turn to national problem. Lateness merely means arriving after expected time (Mikre, 2010).

Children comm...

347. THE IMPACT OF STRESS ON TERTIARY STUDENT’S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study: Universities around the world are centres for academic pursuits and places where learning is sought at its highest level. It is vital to remind ourselves of the aims of a university since stating the purpose of universities is critical for a correct chart of the university course. According to Madeline (2018), universities are intended to serve the fol...

348. THE IMPACT OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND STUDY HABITS OF HIGHER SECONDARY STUDENTS IN NIGERIA

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: In the field of education & psychology, learning has been discovered all over the world to be a highly complex problem. Several researchers have tried to explain it differently and the description of each is partially true. Over the years, researches on factors that influence academic performance of students have attrac...

349. THE IMPACT OF CHILD ABUSE ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The issue of child abuse is a global phenomena especially within the context of developing countries of which Nigeria belong. In Nigeria cases of child abuse is as common as the air we breathe in, this is in view of the fact that, there can hardly be a day without news report about child abuse. Many of these cases of child abuse went unreported. Thus one can say with convic...

350. THE IMPACT OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ON TEACHING AND LEARNING OF BASIC SCIENCE IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL IN NSUKKA

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study: The term science has to do with nature. It is derived from the Latin word “Scientia’ meaning to know, what is a fact, truth or certain (Odo, 2012). Science is concerned with finding out about things in our environment. The knowledge we gather about our environment constitutes the field of study called science an...

351. THE IMPACT OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY ON VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION: Educational technology is a carryover from industrial technology (Ogunranti 1998) and it is also seen as a solution to all education problems (Balogun 1988) educational technology is a process- products which helps in facilitating learning more in the teaching- learning situation. It is also regarded as a systems approach to teaching- learning process centering on the optional design, imple...

352. THE IMPACT OF EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT CONTROL ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL. CASE STUDY OF SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BARIGA LOCAL GOVERNMENT

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF STUDY: To parents and society at large, the school is being held liable for every aspect of students’ performance. So, classroom management plays a very significant role in students’ academic performance. Effective classroom management put the teacher in firm control of the classroom and provide orderliness and safety needed for instruction and learning. Yet, the vari...

353. THE IMPACT OF EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT CONTROL ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF STUDY: To parents and society at large, the school is being held liable for every aspect of students’ performance. So, classroom management plays a very significant role in students’ academic performance. Effective classroom management put the teacher in firm control of the classroom and provide orderliness and safety needed for instruction and learning. Yet, the vari...

354. THE IMPACT OF CHILD ABUSE ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The issue of child abuse is a global phenomena especially within the context of developing countries of which Nigeria belong. In Nigeria cases of child abuse is as common as the air we breathe in, this is in view of the fact that, there can hardly be a day without news report about child abuse. Many of these cases of child abuse went unreported. Thus one can say with convic...

355. THE IMPACT OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ON TEACHING AND LEARNING OF BASIC SCIENCE IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL IN NSUKKA

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study: The term science has to do with nature. It is derived from the Latin word “Scientia’ meaning to know, what is a fact, truth or certain (Odo, 2012). Science is concerned with finding out about things in our environment. The knowledge we gather about our environment constitutes the field of study called science an...

356. THE IMPACT OF COUNSELING SERVICES ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Academic performance of Nigerian secondary school students has been a source of concern because it is decreasing in value day in and day out. This is the result of many factors that have been militating against it, and all of these abstract factors could be uprooted or avoided in order to attain academic excellence through the proper placement of regular and well-planned co...

357. THE IMPACT OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY ON VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION: Educational technology is a carryover from industrial technology (Ogunranti 1998) and it is also seen as a solution to all education problems (Balogun 1988) educational technology is a process- products which helps in facilitating learning more in the teaching- learning situation. It is also regarded as a systems approach to teaching- learning process centering on the optional design, imple...

358. THE IMPACT OF EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT CONTROL ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF STUDY: To parents and society at large, the school is being held liable for every aspect of students’ performance. So, classroom management plays a very significant role in students’ academic performance. Effective classroom management put the teacher in firm control of the classroom and provide orderliness and safety needed for instruction and learning. Yet, the vari...

359. THE IMPACT OF EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT CONTROL ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL. CASE STUDY OF SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BARIGA LOCAL GOVERNMENT

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF STUDY: To parents and society at large, the school is being held liable for every aspect of students’ performance. So, classroom management plays a very significant role in students’ academic performance. Effective classroom management put the teacher in firm control of the classroom and provide orderliness and safety needed for instruction and learning. Yet, the vari...

360. THE CAUSES AND EFFECT OF INDISCIPLINE AMONG STUDENT IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL: A CASE STUDY OF ESAN CENTRAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Indiscipline may be said to be as old as the time when men started to organize himself into society and consequently made laws to order the affairs of men in a social set up. In the Holy Scripture Cain exhibited some form of indiscipline when he out of envy murdered his brother Abel in the...

361. THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF DROPOUT IN SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL: A CASE STUDY OF OVIA NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: This work provides the overview of the major underlying causes of secondary school dropout and its effects in some selected secondary school in Ovia North East local government area of Edo State, Nigeria. The subject is directly related to two benchmarks being addressed by many of Georgia’s country collaborative increase the percentage of students who graduates from s...

362. THE CHALLENGES AFFECTING THE STANDARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION: When the issue of challenges affecting the standard of secondary education in Nigeria is raised, the first set of through that comes to mind are decline in standard, deterioration of facilities, examination malpractice, mass promotion syndrome and the likes before any other thing else.     

This calls for an in depth study and analysis aimed at tutoring each and every stakeholders in education...

363. THE CHALLENGES AFFECTING THE STANDARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION: When the issue of challenges affecting the standard of secondary education in Nigeria is raised, the first set of through that comes to mind are decline in standard, deterioration of facilities, examination malpractice, mass promotion syndrome and the likes before any other thing else.     

This calls for an in depth study and analysis aimed at tutoring each and every stakeholders in education...

364. THE CHALLENGES OF TEACHING AND LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS: (A CASE STUDY OF OVIA NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE)

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study: It is a commonly held belief that a strong foundation in mathematics is essential to the socioeconomic, scientific, and political growth of any country. Because of this widespread occurrence, all countries throughout the world have made mathematics a required subject in all aspects of their educational systems (Sokoto &...

365. THE EFFECT OF BIOLOGY PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS (CASE STUDY OF ENUGU EAST LGA)

CHAPTER ONE

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

INTRODUCTION: The word “science” is often misconstrued by many people. While some view it as a white man’s “juju”, others construe it as a kind of magic, like the tero blind men who went to see the elephant, many people who attempt to define science make valid but fragmentary definition of it. Little do people realize that many of man’s daily activitie...

366. THE INFLUENCE OF BIOLOGY PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS (CASE STUDY OF ENUGU EAST LGA)

CHAPTER ONE

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

INTRODUCTION: Many people often misunderstand the term "science." Although opinions on the matter vary, there are those who consider it a mysterious force, akin to magic. Like the tale of the blind men and the elephant, many individuals who try to define science offer valid yet incomplete explanations. It's often overlooked how much of our daily lives revolve around scienti...

367. THE EFFECT OF BULLYING ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: In schools, bullying occurs in all areas. It can occur in nearly any part in or around the school building, thought it more often occurs in recess, hallways, bathrooms, on school buses and waiting for buses, classes that require group work or after school activities. Bullying in school sometimes consist of a group of students taking advantage of or isolating one studen...

368. THE EFFECT OF CLASS SIZE ON EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS” A CASE STUDY OF IKPOBA OKHA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: For many years, educators, politicians and people in general have debated on the number of students a teacher can work effectively to ensure students adequate learning. Although most people would agree that having a few student to teacher ratio would benefit the student academically, mainly will also argue that it does not guarantee success and would cost school a grea...

369. THE EFFECT OF CULTISM ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE (A CASE STUDY OF THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION EKIADOLOR, BENIN CITY, EDO STATE

CHAPTER ONE

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: According to oxford dictionary of current English the word ‘cult” means a system of religious worship especially one that is exposed in rituals. From this definition, cults have now popularly known as “confraternity” has assumed a monstrous feature in our various institutions of learning. This is because international figures have been known to be mem...

370. THE EFFECT OF EDUCATION ANXIETY ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study: Education transforms individuals into problem solvers who evince knowledge and are capable of utilizing the acquired knowledge to provide solutions to a wide range of problems. A good level of education confers on a student a corresponding high level of meta cognitive skills which in turn helps the student to have a good knowledge of himself as a cognitive processor, and kn...

371. THE EFFECT OF E-LEARNING ON HIGHER EDUCATION IN NIGERIA

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is becoming an integral part of Education in many parts of the globe. Nigeria is not left behind as ICT gradually finds its way onto the Educational systems despite chronic limitations brought about by economic disadvantages. Fundamentally, education is a discipline...

372. AN ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF THE SANDWICH PROGRAMME ON EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS FOR SANDWICH GRADUATES

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study: The increasing economic responsibilities of governments at the federal and state levels have impacted their ability to consistently hire qualified teachers to keep up with the growing number of students enrolling in Nigerian secondary schools. The use of Sandwich Programmes and part-time programmes of tertiary institut...

373. THE EFFECT OF EXAMINATION ANXIETY ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study: Education creates problem-solvers who can apply their knowledge to a range of difficulties. A great education gives a student a high degree of Meta cognitive abilities, which helps him comprehend himself as a cognitive processor and recognize task and strategy elements for optimal learning (Hoe, Cheong and Yee, 2015). Some pupils, even those with a high education level and...

374. THE EFFECT OF FAMILY STRUCTURE AND MOTIVATION AS PREDICTORS OF STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study: In time past, investigations of the factors/effects that influence motivation on academic achievement of students have attracted and concern of teachers, counselors psychologist, researchers and school administrators in Nigeria. The academic achievements of students at all levels in Nigeria have attracted much criticis...

375. SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT OF ALEX EKWUEME FEDERAL UNIVERSITY

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study: The prevalence of illicit substance abuse among students in Nigerian tertiary institutions has become a source of profound embarrassment for parents, educational institutions, government officials, and society as a whole. The persistent misuse of drugs among students might lead to psycho-social issues within society. It is desirable that this abhorrent acti...

376. IMPACT OF TIMELY COMPUTATION AND RELEASE OF RESULTS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS OF BUSINESS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Academic results provide feedback on the evaluation of a student's performance in subject or course examinations. Constructive feedback, which includes both positive reinforcement and critical guidance, is essential for individuals to acquire knowledge and skills. Feedback that is clear, explicit, and timely serves as information regarding the outcomes of one's ende...

377. PROMPT AND EFFICIENT RELEASE OF RESULTS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN BUSINESS EDUCATION

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Academic results provide feedback on the evaluation of a student's performance in subject or course examinations. Constructive feedback, which includes both positive reinforcement and guidance for improvement, is essential for individuals to acquire knowledge and skills. Feedback that is clear, explicit, and timely serves as information regarding the outcomes of one'...

378. OVERCROWDED CLASSROOM AND STUDENT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOL

 CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: With increasing population, the number of school going children is increasing much faster than the number of schools is increasing. The death of good schools and the greed of school authorities are filling up classrooms to the brim. Numbers of people complain about their children going to schools where children’...

379. INFLUENCE OF LARGE CLASS SIZE ON CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ABUJA MUNICIPAL AREA COUNCIL

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this two-phase, sequential mixed methods (QUAN-qual) approach was to analyze the relationship between large class size and academic achievement in secondary schools and how teachers perceive class size as affecting their instructional and classroom management methods. Data collection and analysis for the study involved 3,812 students in 120 classrooms collected from nine public...

380. PERCEPTIONS AND ATTITUDES OF DIETETIC PROGRAM EDUCATORS REGARDING USE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION AND COMPUTER-BASED SIMULATIONS IN DIETETICS EDUCATION

ABSTRACT: Distance education (DE) can address barriers to training nutrition professionals by offering a convenient, flexible and efficient way of learning. One particularly valuable teaching tool in DE is the use of computer-based simulations (CBS). CBS stimulates confidence building, acquisition of new knowledge, exposure to new and challenging patient cases in a safe learning environment, development of communication and critical thinking skills, and the cultivation of sen...

381. INFLUENCE OF PARENTAL DISCIPLINE ON EMOTIONAL ADJUSTMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OGBIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Discipline has been defined as a set of rules and regulations, rewards and punishment administered in order to teach self-control, increase desirable behaviour and decrease undesirable behaviour (Okoli, 1996). As Brown (2000) puts it, to discipline someone mean...

382. EFFECTS OF IMPROVISED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL ON PERFORMANCE AND RETENTION OF PROPERTIES OF WAVES AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL PHYSICS STUDENTS IN SULEJA METROPOLIS

Background of the Study

The Federal Government of Nigeria is actively involved in providing quality education to the citizens of the country. This of course, is in realization that no country can develop in any dimension unless quality education is provided to her citi...

383. THE ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF SDGS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRIMARY EDUCATION IN MINNA, NIGER STATE

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background to the Study

It is commonly acknowledged that education is a key component of sustainable development and that it is essential for reducing poverty, advancing social inclusion, and stimulating the economy (UNESCO, 2015). Within the given context, it is worth noting that the United Nations, in the year 2015, took the initiat...

384. AN EXAMINATION OF NIGERIAN STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES WITH CLASS RANK AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL ADJUSTMENTS: A NARRATIVE INQUIRY

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

My goal as an educator is to provide students with educational opportunities that positively impact their academic outcomes and overall lives. I strive to create learning environments that foster growth and development in students, engage students in meaningful and relevant learning experiences, provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in life, and ultimately allow students to feel fulfilled and satisfied as they...

385. THE INFLUENCE OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARENTS AND STUDENTS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Background to the study

Research provides inconsistent findings regarding the importance of parent-child communication and other forms of parental involvement activities to children’s school success (Domina, 2005; Englund, Luckner, Whaley, & Egeland, 2004; Fan & Chen, 2001; Hoover-Dempsey et al., 2001; Mattingly, Prislin, McKenzie, Rodriguez, & Kayzar, 2002). Some studies report positive associations with aca- demic achievement (Ca...

386. EXAMINING THE INFLUENCE OF PRE-PRIMARY EDUCATION ON CHILDREN'S LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN ODEDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE

ABSTRACT

The study attempted to investigate the effect of pre-primary school education in the speech development of the primary school child in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State. The descriptive research survey was used in this study to carry out the objective assessment of the opinions of 200 respondents selected for this study. In addition, the questionnaire was adopted for the collection of data necessary for this study. Two null hypotheses were...

387. EFFECTIVE USE OF TEACHING METHODS AS A CORRELATES OF STUDENTS PERFORMANCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EKITI STATE

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out on the effective use of teaching methods as a correlates of students performance in English Language in secondary schools in Ekiti State. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprise of English teachers in some selected senior secondary schools in Ekiti State. In determining the sample size, the researcher purposefully selected 39...

388. ENTRY QUALIFICATION AND ACADEMICS PERFORMANCE AMONG BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDENT: A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (TECH) GOMBE

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out on entry qualification and academics performance among business education student using federal college of education (Tech) Gombe, as a case study.. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprised of business education students in federal college of education (Tech) Gombe. In determining the sample size, the researche...

389. IMPACTS OF HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM ON ADOLESCENTS SEXUALITY AMONG STUDENTS OF GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOL MADAGALI NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out on the impact of health education program on adolescent's sexuality among students of government secondary schools using teachers and students from selected government secondary schools in Madagali, Adamawa State as a case study. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprised of students and teachers of selected government...

390. ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN ISLAMIC STUDIES USING DIFFERENT TEACHING METHODS IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KANO METROPOLIS, KANO STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

Pretest, posttest quasi-experimental method was used in the study "Analysis of Students’ Achievement in Islamic Studies using Different Teaching Methods in Selected Public Secondary Schools in Kano Metropolis, Kano State, Nigeria."One control group and two experimental groups were used to evaluate the pupils.Certain themes in Islamic studies were taught to the students in the experimental groups using both guided inquiry and guided lecture m...

391. ASSESSING THE HOME ECONOMIC EDUCATION AWARENESS LEVEL AMONG JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out on assessing the home economics education awareness level among junior secondary school students in Ekpoma, Edo State. Specifically, the study ascertaining if the students offer home economics as a subject in school; find out the competency level of their home economics teachers; find out if the students engage in home economics practical; and examine the awareness level of students in home economics. The study em...

392. CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF MALTREATMENT OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE: CASE STUDY IN OKE ERI COMMUNITY

ABSTRACT

This study aims to investigate the causes and effects of maltreatment of children in foster care within the Oke Eri community, with a focus on caregiver factors, systemic challenges, mental health consequences, and protective factors. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative interviews with caregivers, social workers, and community members, along with quantitative analysis of existing data on maltreatment inciden...

393. ASSESSING STUDENTS ATTITUDE TOWARDS COMPUTER-BASED EXAMINATION IN KEBBI STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ALIERO

ABSTRACT

This study looked into how Kebbi State University of Science and Technology (KSUSTA), in Aliero, students felt about computer-based exams (CBE). By employing a stratified random sample technique, a survey questionnaire was used in the study to gather data from 377 university undergraduate students. The rate of response was 93%. The overall findings indicate that a significant majority of the respondents (49%) strongly disag...

394. A COMPARISON OF HEALTH RELATED PHYSICAL FITNESS STATUS OF MALE AND FEMALE BASKETBALL AND HANDBALL PLAYERS OF BORNO STATE, NIGERIA.

ABSTRACT

This dissertation is on the comparison of health related physical fitness status of male and female basketball and handball players in Borno state, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, five (5) purposes of the study, five (5) research questions and five (5) hypotheses were used to guide the study. Quasi – experimental research design was used in this study.<...