Administrative Strategies For Effective Teaching In Basic Education In The Era Of Frozen Moment In Rivers State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 27-36
Author(s):  
Chinyere Catherine Ukala
Keyword(s):  
Effective Teaching ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Teaching Effectiveness ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Administrative Strategies

The study explored administrative strategies for effective teaching in basic schools in the era of frozen moment in Rivers State, Nigeria. Three research questions were answered while three hypotheses were tested. The study adopted an analytic survey research design with a population of 247 headteachers in 247 public basic schools in Rivers State. The sample size is 172 headteachers representing 70% of the population of the headteachers. The sample size was arrived at using proportionate stratified random sampling technique. An instrument titled Administrative Strategies for Effective Teaching Scale (ASETS) was used for data collection. Face and content validities were ensured by experts in Educational Management as well as Test and Measurement in the University of Port Harcourt. The internal consistency reliability coefficient of 0.83 was computed for ASETS through Cronbach alpha statistical method. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while z-test was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. It was found that the headteachers can use reward management system as well as online supervision of their teachers’ academic preparation progress to enhance their teaching effectiveness. It was also found that the headteachers have the problem of time management and financial incapacity to carry out online administrative functions. It was recommended among others that the headteachers and local and state governments should assist the teachers in procuring electronic gadgets by giving them soft loans. The headteachers should cultivate the attitude of making use of online platform to disseminate information to the teachers for teaching effectiveness.

Perceived Influence of Students’ Demographic Variables on Their Access to Financial Aids in Public Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-50
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Olorunleke Eseyin
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Sample Size Determination ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
The Public ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Rivers State

The paper investigated the perceived influence of students’ demographic variables on their access to financial aids in public Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria. Six questions were formulated to guide the study and five hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance. The design adopted for the study was an analytical survey. The population of the study included 78, 216 students (34,997 male and 43,219 female) in the three public Universities in Rivers State. The sample of the study covered 791 students (Male= 395 and Female= 396) selected through the random sampling technique while Taro Yamane method of sample size determination was used for determining the sample size. The instruments used for collecting responses from students were questionnaire and a ten items interview schedule. The research questions were answered using frequency, percentage and cumulative percentage. Findings of the study revealed that students’ demographic variables have an influence on their access to financial aids in public Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria. The implication of this is that the government’s expenditure on education will continue to increase in the absence of these alternative financial aids in the public Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria.

Management of Indigenous Toys, Modern Toys and Animation For Early Childhood Education In Rivers State, Nigeria.

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 285-292
Author(s):  
Chinyere Catherine Ukala
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Digital World ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Rivers State

This study examined the management of indigenous toys, modern toys and animation for early childhood education.  Three research questions and three hypotheses guided the study.  The study adopted a description survey design with a population of 655 primary schools that house early childhood centres spread across the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State.  A sample size of 164 head teachers in early childhood education centres was drawn using stratified random sampling technique representing 25% of the population.  A self-designed instrument titled Management of Indigenous Toys, Modern Toys and Animation for Early Childhood Education Questionnaire (MITMAFECEQ) was used for data collection.  Face and content validities of the instrument were done by experts in the related areas while reliability coefficient of 0.88 was computed through Cronbach internal consistency reliability technique.  Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while z-test was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level of significance. It was found among others that the management of indigenous toys enhances spatial, numeric and logical development and reasoning while management of modern toys increase the development of electronic skills among pupils. It was recommended among others that early childhood education can be achieved through proper use of indigenous toys in order to instil manual calculation ability in children.  The children should be allowed access to modern toys and animation in order to enhance their prowess and dexterity in handling life events and facing future life's challenges in this digital world of 21st century.

scholarly journals Ownership, gender, and experience as correlates of policy implementation in the management of university libraries in the South-South, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Jennifer Ngozi B.Igwela Igwela ◽  
Ominini Brother Asako Walson
Keyword(s):  
Policy Implementation ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Policy Statements ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Very High

The study examined ownership, gender and experience as correlates of policy implementation in the management of Universities Libraries in South-South, Nigeria. The correlational survey design was adopted for the study. Three (3)research questions and three (3)hypotheses guided the study. The population of the study was 1,465 which comprised 12university librarians from the 12 State and Federal Universities in South-South, 263 other professional librarians and 1,200 year 3 students who are regular libraryusers in the universities. The sample for the study was 385 respondents which consisted of 12 university librarians from the twelve universities, 263 other professional librarians and 120 years 3 students. The convenience sampling technique was used to select 10 year 3 students each from the 12 universities. Three instruments were used for datathe collection namely:questionnaire,interview, and focus group discussion. The overall internal consistency reliability index of the questionnaire obtained through Cronbach’s alpha estimate was 0.95. The data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviations for the research questions. The null hypotheses were tested using multiple regressionsand associated t-test. The findings showedthat in the management of university libraries in South-South Nigeria, library policies on main duties and responsibilities, user-oriented library concepts, schedule of duties, were highly implemented. On account of these findings, it was recommended among others that: The National Universities Commission (NUC) should monitor the implementation of the policy statements. This is to ensure that libraries irrespective of ownership, gender and experience of the librarians, are encouraged and supported to implement the policy statements to a very high extent.

scholarly journals Co-Operative Societies and Poverty Reduction Among Members for Community Development in Rivers State, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 250
Author(s):  
Adekola, G. ◽  
Dokubo, Chidinma
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Cooperative Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The State ◽  
Stratified Random Sampling ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Area Of Study

The paper examined how cooperative societies operating in Rivers State have been carrying out poverty reduction activities among their members so as to help them contribute to community development. The study answered three research questions. The population of this study comprised 2,355 members of twenty one (21) registered cooperative societies whose activities cover thrift and loan, and thrift and credit facilities. Stratified random sampling technique was used to sample 1,103 representing 50% of the members of the twenty one (21) thrift loan and credit cooperative societies which were used for the study. Through the study, authors established that cooperative societies in the area of study have been empowering their members through their poverty reduction activities. However, factors such as Lack of capital and corruption among the heads of cooperative societies in the State have been militating against the effectiveness of the cooperative poverty reduction activities. Therefore, in order to sustain the cooperative poverty reduction activities, cooperators need cooperative education.

scholarly journals E-learning Delivery Platforms for Improving Teaching/Learning During COVID-19 Lockdown in Private Universities, South-South Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 160-163
Author(s):  
Effiong Edet Asuquo ◽  
Rosemary Young Godwin
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Do So

The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which e-learning delivery platforms were utilized to improve teaching/learning during Covid-19 lockdown in Private Universities in South-South Nigeria. To achieve this, three specific objectives and three research questions were asked to guide the study. An expost facto survey design was adopted for the study. The study was conducted in South-South Nigeria. The population consisted of 4305 students of five private universities in South-South Nigeria. A sample size of 366 was selected using the Taro Yamane formula and a cluster sampling technique was used for the study. An instrument titled “Utilization of E-learning Platform for teaching/Learning during the Covid-19 Lockdown Questionnaire” (UEPTLDCOVID19LQ) was used for the study. The finding of the study shows that Private Universities utilized e-learning facilities during the Covid-19 lockdown because they had the facilities to do so.

Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Towards Routine Medical Examination Among University Lecturers In Rivers State

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 648-656
Author(s):  
Ene Emilia Abigo ◽  
J. E. F. Okpako
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Medical Examination ◽  
University Administrators ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
University Lecturers ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

The study examined the knowledge, attitude and practice of routine medical examination among university lecturers in Rivers State. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The sample size consisted of 381 (12% of the total population) on a random sampling technique. Three research questions guided the study. A self-structured instruments titled “Knowledge Attitude and Practice of Routine Medical Examination Scale (KAPRME), Cronbach Alpha value of 0.78 was obtained for the content reliability. Simple percentage, Mean and standard deviation were used to analyse research questions. Findings showed that University Lecturers in Rivers State have knowledge and positive attitude on Routine Medical Examination. But, there is low level of practice for routine medical examination among the universities lecturers in Rivers State. Based on the findings, it was concluded that lecturers are aware of the impact of Routine Medical Examination but most times claim to be task-oriented taking for granted the nitty-gritty of life to be healthy. It was recommended that University administrators vis-à-vis individual lecturers should place optimum priority to Routine Medical Examination at least twice a year.

scholarly journals GENDER DISPARITY TOWARDS STUDENTS ENROLLMENT IN TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN RIVERS STATE: CAUSES, EFFECTS AND STRATEGIES

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Isaac Nwojiewho Dokubo ◽  
Mtormabari Tambari Deebom
Keyword(s):  
Technical Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Gender Disparity ◽  
Female Students ◽  
State University ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study examined the gender disparity towards students’ enrollment in technical education in Rivers State. A sample of 403 students (362 Male and 41 Female) was selected through simple random sampling technique from Rivers State University (RIVSU) and Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUOE), Port Harcourt from the Department of Technical Education. Three research questions were posed to guide the study and two Null hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significant. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data. A reliability coefficient of 0.83 was established through Cronbach Alpha using test-retest method. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation for research questions and hypotheses were tested using the independent sample t-test. The study revealed amongst others that poverty, preference of male child, cultural and religious beliefs were causes of female folks low enrollment into technical education programmes in Rivers State. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended amongst others that; allowances, scholarships, employment opportunities should be given to female students in order to enhance their enrolments into technical education programmmes in Rivers State.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF COMPUTER AIDED INSTRUCTIONS (CAI) ON STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN BASIC ELECTRICITY IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN RIVERS STATE OF NIGERIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 14-21
Author(s):  
Reagan N. Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Test Performance ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Technical Colleges ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Rivers State

The study focused attention on the effectiveness of Computer Aided Instructions (CAI) on students’ performance in basic electricity in technical colleges in Rivers State. The study adopted the pretest posttest quasi experimental design method. The population of the study comprises of all the vocational I basic electricity students in the five technical colleges in Rivers State. They comprised of 93 students. Purposive sampling technique was used to select two Government Technical Colleges and a sample size of 60 students was randomly selected for the study. This sample size comprised of 30 males and 30 females. The research instrument used for the study was the Basic Electricity Test (BET). The instrument was validated by two lecturers from technical education department of IgnatusAjuru University of Education Port Harcourt. The reliability of the instrument was done using test-re-test method and Pearson’s product moment correlation was used to obtain a coefficient of 0.65. Two research questions were drawn and two hypotheses were formulated for the study at 0.05 level of significance. The data for the study were analyzed using Mean and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). The result indicated that students taught using Computer Aided Instructions (CAI) performed significantly better than those taught using conventional method. Also, there was no significant difference in the post test performance scores of male and female students. Some recommendations were made from the findings.

scholarly journals Perceived Influence of Entrepreneurial Intention on Business Success of Start-ups in Food and Beverage Sector of Rivers State

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 87-108
Author(s):  
Onita Uzoma
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Business Success ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Right ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Start Ups

This study investigated the perceived influence of entrepreneurial intention on the business success of start-ups in the food and beverage sectors in Rivers State. Two specific objectives, two research questions and two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. A descriptive survey using a quantitative approach was adopted for the study. The population of the study consists of 1,167 small scale businesses across 23 local government areas of Rivers State who are registered with the State Internal Revenue. A sample of 117 small scale business owners in the food and beverage sector of Rivers State was selected using the purposive quota sampling technique. The sample consists of 60 supermarkets and 57 neighbourhood market stores in the business of distributing food and beverages. A self-designed structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The instrument was face validated by the researcher’s peers within Federal College of Education (Tech.), Omoku, Rivers State. The instrument was further subjected to reliability using Cronbach alpha to obtain a reliability index of 0.74 and 0.82 for sections A and B, with an average index of 0.78 which shows that the instrument is reliable based on data collected from 15 food and beverage start-ups supermarkets and neighbourhood stores from Bayelsa State. Data collected for the study were analyzed using descriptive statistics of mean, cluster means and standard deviation to answer research questions. An independent t-test was used to test the hypotheses raised at a 0.05 level of significance. The major findings of the study revealed that supermarket and neighbourhood market stores startups in the food and beverage sector of Rivers State are of the opinion that entrepreneurial attitude and entrepreneurial experiences help to increase sales volume and enhance customers’ retention which was the proxies of business success in this study. The results also show that there is no significant difference in the opinion of the respondents on the perceived influence of entrepreneurial intention on the business success of startups in the food and beverage sector of Rivers State. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that entrepreneurs who want to succeed in the food and beverage sector of Rivers State should endeavour to render voluntary services in order to accumulate entrepreneurial experiences and develop the right entrepreneurial mindset for success.

scholarly journals SAFETY PRACTICES OF CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilodeami M. Mopho ◽  
E. I. Achalu ◽  
G. O. Ekenedo
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Safety Practices ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Rivers State

This study investigated safety practices of construction companies in Rivers state. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. The population of the study consisted 2276 workers from 10 construction companies in Rivers state. A sample of 455 construction workers was drawn using clustered sampling technique. Two research questions were answered and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The instrument for data collection was a structured and validated questionnaire. An instrument reliability index of 0.78 was obtained through PPMC technique. The data generated from the instrument were analyzed using descriptive statistics to answer the research questions and inferential statistics to test the null hypothesis. The results of the study showed that safety practices among construction companies in Rivers state is above average based on location and size of construction companies. Based on the findings, it was concluded that there is still enough room for improvement in safety practices of the construction industry in Rivers state. It was therefore recommended that efforts should be intensified by contracting construction firms in devising improved strategy to determine and forestall hazard inherent in a given project before embarking on it. <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0720/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

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