scholarly journals Assessing the level of relatedness of civic education and government as a school subject: A threat to class attendance

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-160
Author(s):  
Bello, Muhinat Bolanle
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Students ◽  
Civic Education ◽  
Critical Issue ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
School Subject ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Senior Secondary ◽  
Selection Of

Senior Secondary Students' inability to draw a significant difference between these school subjects, which lead to their ceaseless absence in the class is a critical issue that calls for an investigation. This research examined teachers' and student’s assessment of the level of relatedness of Civic education and Government as a school subject in Kwara State. A correlational form of a survey was adopted, civic education and government teachers and students in the senior schools in the three Senatorial districts were the populations. A multi-stage sampling procedure was employed in the selection of 63 Government and Civic education teachers and 606 students. A questionnaire with content validity and a reliability index of 0.87 and 0.76 respectively was used for eliciting the data. The analyses were done using descriptive and inferential statistics.  Findings revealed that the two-school subject was very related in all ramifications, with a pass in one leading to a pass in the other. It was recommended that the curriculum planner should collapse the curriculum and contents of the two subjects into one rather than overburden the school timetable.

Liberal Studies’ role in civic education: an exploratory study

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy Wai Wa Yuen ◽  
Yan Wing Leung ◽  
Sally Jie Qing Lu
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Civic Education ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Reference Value ◽  
Liberal Studies ◽  
Public Affair ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
The Subject

Purpose – Liberal Studies (LS), as a compulsory subject for senior secondary students (S4-6) who sit for the Diploma of Secondary Education, was introduced in 2007. There has been increased discussion about merits of the subject. This paper was written based on a study the researchers conducted with LS teachers and students to probe the role LS may play in relation to civic education. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – The study employed a qualitative methodology and a series of in-depth interviews were carried out with real LS teachers and students to tap their views about LS from their lived experience. Findings – Findings suggest that LS, if conducted appropriately, can be one of vehicles of civic education particularly in such matters related to enhancing social awareness and the ability to partake in public affair debates. It can also be of potential use to nurturing civic virtues in support of democratic discussion. On the other hand, its relationship with real social and political participation by students was not confirmed. Originality/value – This paper represents one of the first to explore about LS’s possible role in civic education with real grounded data. The paper will be of reference value to readers interested in civic education and teachers, students and policy planners of the subject.

scholarly journals Improving Senior Secondary Students’ Retention in Electrolysis Using Collaborative Concept Mapping Instructional Strategy (CCMIS)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Oluwatosin Ajayi
Keyword(s):  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Instructional Strategy ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Retention Capacity ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Senior Secondary ◽  
Collaborative Concept Mapping

In this study, improving senior secondary students’ retention in electrolysis using Collaborative Concept Mapping Instructional Strategy (CCMIS) was examined. A sample of 189 students from six selected secondary schools out of a population of 5,114 Senior Secondary I students from Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria was used for the study. Non-equivalent quasi-experimental research design was adopted. The instrument used for data collection was Electrolysis Retention Test (ERT) with the reliability value of 0.78 using Kuder-Richardson. Two research questions and three null hypotheses guided the study. Mean and Standard Deviation scores were used to answer the research questions while Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the null hypotheses. The study revealed that there is significant difference in the mean retention scores between students taught electrolysis using CCMIS and discussion method in favour of CCMIS; [F(1,97) =6.300, P<0.050]. No significant difference was found in the mean retention scores between male and female students taught electrolysis using CCMIS; [F(1,97) =6.300, P>0.050]. It also found no significant interaction effect between methods and gender on the mean retention scores of students in electrolysis; [F(1,197) =.318, P>0.050]. It was recommended among others that CCMIS should be adopted while teaching electrolysis since it has been proved to be a viable option in enhancing students’ retention capacity regardless of their gender.

scholarly journals Comparative Analysis of the Level of Engagement in Palm Oil Processing Among Rural Households in Southeast Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 26-35
Author(s):  
Samson Ejike Onu ◽  
Kenneth C. Ekwe ◽  
Gideon Chinedu Onuekwusi
Keyword(s):  
Oil Palm ◽  
Rural Households ◽  
Modern Method ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Gear Up ◽  
Anova Model ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Basic Infrastructure ◽  
High Level

The study provided empirical evidence of rural household’s engagement in processing of oil palm produce in South east Nigeria. The study specifically identified the methods of processing oil palm produce, ascertained the level of household’s engagement in oil palm processing, identified the constraints to oil palm processing in the study area. Multi-stage random sampling procedure in selecting 540 respondents. Data for the study were collected with the use of structured questionnaire and analyzed with the use of both descriptive (frequency, percentage and mean) and inferential statistics (ANOVA model). The results showed that 58.1% of the respondents used semi-modern/mechanized in processing of oil palm produce. There was high level of engagement in the processing of oil palm produce (pooled grand mean = 3.67). The result revealed that lack of modern processing equipment (86.5%), instability of government policy (80.0%) and high cost of labour (76.7%) were the major constraints to engagement in oil palm processing. There was a statistically significant difference in the level of engagement of rural households in processing of oil palm produce across the states in South East Nigeria at 5% level of probability. The study concluded that most of the processors used a combination of both traditional and modern method in the processing of their oil palm produce and were highly engaged in the processing of oil palm produce as a profitable livelihood activity. The study therefore recommended that State and Federal Government should gear up efforts in providing basic infrastructure such as electricity and good, motorable roads in the study area so that the efficiency of processing of oil palm products can be guaranteed.

scholarly journals STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING SCIENTIFIC SKILLS AND ATTITUDES IN PHYSICS EDUCATION AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN EBONYI STATE, SOUTHEAST NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 35-44
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Students ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Null Hypothesis ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
School Students ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Scientific Skills

This study was carried out to identify the strategies for the development of scientific skills and attitudes in physics education among secondary students in Ebonyi state, southeast Nigeria. One research question was developed in line with the purpose of the study. One null hypothesis was formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted descriptive survey design. The population of the study is 2370 students and 87 teachers, and the sample comprised 600 students and 25 teachers of physics from the area of study. This sample was drawn using multi-stage sampling technique. An–11 item instrument termed "Science Skills and Attitudes in Physics Questionnaire" (SSAPQ) was used by the researcher for data collection. The instrument was first validated by experts and reliability was determined using Cronbach Alpha Statistics and the reliability got was 0.82. The administration and retrieval of instrument were through direct contact and use of research assistants with the respondents. Data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation for the research question while t-test statistics were used for testing the null hypothesis. The findings of the study revealed that 9 out of 11 items presented are the strategies for the development of scientific skills and attitudes in physics education among secondary students in Ebonyi state, southeast Nigeria. Findings on the hypothesis tested revealed that there was no significant difference in the mean responses of students and teachers of physics from Ebonyi state on the items presented. Holistic reformation of the physics curriculum to incorporate the strategies, appropriate training of teachers to ensure quality transmission of scientific knowledge, skills and attitudes and provision of needed laboratory facilities, books and other learning materials by the relevant stakeholders were recommended.

scholarly journals Determinants of credit constraint of artisanal fishermen in Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martinson Ankrah Twumasi ◽  
Yuansheng Jiang ◽  
Frank Osei Danquah ◽  
Abbas Ali Chandio ◽  
Bright Korankye Asiamah
Keyword(s):  
Time Lag ◽  
Probit Model ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Credit Constraint ◽  
Fishing Activity ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Complex Procedure

ABSTRACT: Due to the high risk associated with fishing, access to credit becomes very difficult for fishermen. The study was conducted to investigate the determinants of credit constraint on artisanal fishermen with survey data collected from artisanal fishermen in the Western and Central Regions of Ghana. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select respondents for the study. Data collected were analyzed with the aid of descriptive and IV-Probit model. Most of the fishermen were in their youthful stage. From the study, while boat ownership and off-fishing activity reduce the probability being credit constrained, complex procedure, and disbursement time lag increase fishermen probability of being credit constrained. The findings of the study also indicated that there is a significant difference between constrained and unconstrained fishermen fishing activity and financial status. Therefore, fishermen in need of additional credit should be catered for to increase their production, hence, livelihood.

scholarly journals A STUDY OF METACOGNITIVE SKILLS AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY STUDENTS IN RELATION TO SUBJECT STREAM AND VARIOUS DEMOGRAPHICS

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (65) ◽  
pp. 15016-15028
Author(s):  
Maneesha . ◽  
Jasim Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Metacognitive Skills ◽  
Metacognitive Skill ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
The Social ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Senior Secondary ◽  
Central Board

The aim behind present experimental study is to perform detailed investigation to draw inference/ regarding levels of Metacognitive skills in; Senior Secondary Students of respective subject streams, i.e., Science, Humanities and Commerce. ; and few specific Demographics. Samples were collected from Senior Secondary Class Students available in various schools under educational boards such as Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) in Aligarh district, UP. Among plenty of Schools (Government and Private) available in the district sampling was done considering impact of specific demographics considered in study. Through random sampling, specific numbers of students were selected considering the ratio despite of the strength of respective stream. 500 senior secondary students comprising 254 boys and 246 girls belonging to Science, Humanities and Commerce stream were selected. The metacognitive skill scale developed by Madhu Gupta and Suman, (2017) used for collection of the data. To compare the different groups and to see the significant difference between groups Mean, Standard Deviation (S.D.) t-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were calculated with the help of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The finding of the study revealed that there exist no significant difference in metacognitive skills of students based on Gender, i.e, in Boys and Girls, but there exists significant difference in metacognitive skills of senior secondary students on the bases of their stream selection (Science, Humanities and Commerce), habitat (Rural and Urban), board (UPMSP and CBSE) and types of schools (Government and Private).

scholarly journals Influence of social media on students’ academic achievement

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1000
Author(s):  
Basil Chinecherem Oguguo ◽  
Juliet O. Ajuonuma ◽  
Roseline Azubuike ◽  
Catherine U. Ene ◽  
Florence O. Atta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Accounting Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
To Come ◽  
Senior Secondary

<p>This study determined the influence of using social media on the academic achievement of senior secondary school students. A sample of 150 students comprising 70 males and 80 females were drawn from five schools and used for the study, this was arrived at through multi-stage sampling procedure. Social Media Questionnaire (SMQ) and Students’ Accounting Achievement Proforma (SAAP) were used for data collection. The result showed that students frequently engage in social media in order to make new friends, research about their assignments and source for other educational materials, stay up to dates with latest trends and news. The finding also showed that students spend an average, 2 to 4 hours daily on social media. There was no significant influence of frequency of social media use by students on their mean academic achievements in Accounting; however, gender of students was found to have a significant influence on students’ mean academic achievement in Accounting. Students should be guided properly and informed on the vulnerabilities likely to come their way if they fail to appropriately utilize the opportunities that come with having social media platforms.</p>

Relationship Between Career Maturity and Self-Efficacy Among Male and Female Senior Secondary Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 164-179
Author(s):  
Pawan Kumar Singh ◽  
R. P. Shukla
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Career Maturity ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Career Counselling ◽  
Goal Selection ◽  
Secondary Stage ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Senior Secondary

This study investigated the relationship between Career Maturity and Self-Efficacy of senior secondary students and studied the comparison of boys' and girls' Career Maturity and Self-Efficacy at the senior secondary stage. The study employed a descriptive research design. The population for the study consisted of all government and private senior secondary students at Muzaffarpur in Bihar. The sample for the study comprised 792 students (370 boys and 422 girls) of standard XII which were selected using the stratified random sampling technique. The study reveals that the career maturity of senior secondary students was positively correlated with the selfefficacy of senior secondary students. A significant difference was found between the mean scores of boys and girls of senior secondary on the various dimensions of career maturity, i.e., self-appraisal, occupational information, goal selection, goal planning, and problem-solving, respectively and lastly overall career maturity. The difference between self-efficacy of boys and girls at the senior secondary level was also found to be significant. Implications for practitioners, counsellors, educators, parents and interventions for career counselling are also presented.

scholarly journals Determinants of Main actors’ Satisfaction with Issues Related to the Value chain of Organic Fruits, Vegetables and Spices in North Eastern Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 102-108
Author(s):  
O. Taofeeq Yekinni ◽  
T. Adejoju Ladigbolu ◽  
O. James Ogundijo
Keyword(s):  
Land Tenure ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Current System ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
High Level

Reflection on the current system of issues related to organic fruits, vegetables and spices is essential to find out the potential opportunities, barriers, and benefits along the chain. The study was conducted on determinants of main actors’ satisfaction with issues related to organic fruits, vegetables, and spices in North-eastern Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents. Data were collected on respondents’ socioeconomic characteristics; needs and priorities; level of knowledge, benefits derived and satisfaction with issues related to the value chain. Differences in respondents’ satisfaction across the states and determinants of their satisfaction with issues related to the value chain were tested. Data were analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, weighted score, analysis of variance and linear regression at α 0.05. Results showed 58.2% of the respondents were between 21-35 years, female (59.2%) and had less than 5 hectares farm size (57.5%). They produced organic cucumber (0.76), okro (0.72), onions (0.74) and derived benefits from zero expense on inorganic pesticides (95.0%). They were satisfied with organic land tenure system (53.3%) and had high level of knowledge (53.3%). Their needs and priorities were more fertile land (294.4) and increased market (283.3). A significant difference (F=4.35; p=0.02) existed among respondents’ satisfaction across the states. Level of knowledge (β=0.19; p=0.04) and benefits derived (β= 0.30; p=0.00) determined their satisfaction with issues related to organic fruits, vegetables, and spices. Hence, frequent organic workshop and training are recommended to keep respondents updated about issues related about issues related to the value chain.

IDENTIFICATION OF BASIC TECHNOLOGY DIFFICULT TOPICS AS PERCEIVED BY UPPER BASIC EDUCATION TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN IBADAN METROPOLIS

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abd-El-Latif Adekunle Abd-El-Aziz ◽  
Jelil Adebayo Jimoh ◽  
Abdullahi Muhammad Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Basic Education ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Basic Technology ◽  
Main Instrument ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Specialist Teachers

The study identified basic technology difficult topics in upper basic curriculum as perceived by teachers and students in Ibadan metropolis. A research question and one hypothesis guided the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey of the correlational research design using multi-stage sampling technique. “Questionnaire for Identification of Basic Technology Difficult Topics in Upper Basic Education” (QIBT-DTUBE) was the main instrument for data collection. Face and content validity of QIBT-DTUBE was established by three technology education experts. The reliability coefficient for QIBT-DTUBE yielded 0.91 using Cronbach Alpha reliability technique. Research questions were analyzed using Mean and Standard deviation while the null hypotheses were tested at .05 level of significance using t-test statistics. Result obtained indicated that teachers and students perceived ten topics as difficult to teach and learn while the students identified additional nine topics that are difficult to learn. More so, a significant difference exists between the mean ratings of upper basic education teachers and students on their perceived levels of difficulty of basic technology topics. Based on these findings, it was recommended among others that basic technology specialist teachers be supported with appropriate trainings and refresher courses on all the topics identified as difficult. Keywords: Difficult Topics, Basic Technology, Basic Education Curriculum, Teachers’ Perception, Students’ Perception

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