scholarly journals Empowering business education students for decent work and productive employment: Nigeria example

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-38
Author(s):  
Olusegun Ezekiel Alao ◽  
Ismaheel Haruna Afuape ◽  
Alimot Taiwo ◽  
Quadri Olamilekan Muraina
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Strategies ◽  
Business Education ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Decent Work ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Research Instrument ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Productive Employment

The prevailing occurrences of social, economic and environmental challenges have created enormous responsibility for the education sector towards achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs 2030) in developing nations. Therefore, this study was carried out to examine the extent students of business education have been empowered for decent work and productive employment for all through proper awareness and innovative instructional strategies. The study adopts a descriptive survey design and formulated relevant research questions and hypotheses. A sample of 159 final-year students of Business Education at federal and state colleges of education in Lagos, Nigeria, were selected from the population using random, purposive and stratified sampling techniques. The research instrument used was a structured questionnaire. The internal consistency of the research instrument using Cronbach’s alpha correlation coefficient yielded an average index of 0.76. The statistical tools used for analysing the data for research questions and hypotheses are mean and t-test, respectively, at a 0.05 level of significance. The study found that innovative instructional strategies for decent work and productive employment for all were not practically employed. In addition, students lacked proper orientation about the SDGs 2030. Review of curriculum content and the instructional strategies are parts of the recommendations.   Keywords: Business education students, instructional strategies, decent work, productive employment, orientation.

scholarly journals Teacher Competencies and Instructional Strategies Utilization for Skill Acquisition of Business Education Students in Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
T. A. Umoru ◽  
Yusuf Shaibu
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Strategies ◽  
Skill Acquisition ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Teacher Competencies ◽  
Teaching Competencies ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Management Students ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study examined the extent of the influence of teacher competencies and instructional strategies utilization for skill acquisition of office technology and management students in polytechnics in South-Western Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive survey design. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The population of the study consisted of 152 lecturers and instructors in all the accredited polytechnics in South-Western Nigeria. There was no sampling since the population was manageable. The data for the study was collected through questionnaire which was duly validated by three experts. With the use of Cronbach Alpha Reliability Test (CART), the reliability co-efficient calculated for the study was found to be 0.868 which indicated that the instrument for the study was reliable. Mean and standard deviation were the tools used to analyze the research questions while the hypotheses were tested using independent t-test statistics at 0.05 level of significance. The study found that teaching competencies has positive influence on skill acquisition among OTM students in polytechnics to a great extent. Based on these findings, it was concluded that lecturers are competent in teaching relevant skills to the students in polytechnics. It was therefore, recommended, among others, that the Lecturers should be trained and retrained in order to keep them abreast and competent with the current trends in curriculum and instruction of OTM courses and for effective service delivery.

scholarly journals Students’ Perception of Chemistry Teachers’ Characteristics of Interest, Attitude and Subject Mastery in the Teaching of Chemistry in Senior Secondary Schools

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Test Statistic ◽  
Chemistry Students ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Senior Secondary ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This research determined students’ perception of teachers’ characteristics of interest, attitude and subject mastery as required in the teaching of chemistry in senior secondary schools in Abakaliki Education Zone of Ebonyi State. The study made use of a descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprised all the chemistry students in all public secondary schools in Abakaliki Education Zone. From a total population of six hundred and thirty (630) senior secondary II students, a sample of three hundred (300) students was used for the study selected by stratified random sampling technique. This was based on the four local government areas in the Education zone. A structured questionnaire in a four point Likert type format was used for data collection. The instrument had a reliability coefficient of 0.88, which showed a high internal consistency. Three research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while t-test statistic was used to test the lone null hypothesis. Results of the study indicated that students perceived to a high extent; teachers’ interest, attitude towards chemistry and mastery of the subject as necessary characteristics in the teaching of chemistry. The hypothesis tested at 0.05 level of significance was not significant. Based on the results of the study and the educational implications of the results, recommendations were made.

scholarly journals Public Library Services & information Literacy Level for Curriculum Implementation: A Case Study of Language Education Students in Ambrose Ali University

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 541-547
Author(s):  
Peace Joan Alufohai ◽  
Odion Alufohai
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Adequate Funding ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Literacy Level ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study investigated some of the public library services and information literacy level amongst students. The study was guided by four research questions and one hypothesis. The study adopted the descriptive survey designs. The population for the study consisted of all the 718 English and French language education students while the sample consisted of 168 language education students who patronize the library. The instrument used for data collection is a questionnaire titled Public Library Services and Literary Level Questionnaire (PLSLLQ). The study adopted Descriptive survey design. Statistics of the mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while the Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to answer the hypothesis. The study revealed amongst others that there is a positive relationship between the services offered in the library and information literacy level, thus revealing that when the services are poor, information literacy will also be poor. Based on the findings, recommendations were made amongst which is that the Nigerian government and stakeholders should ensure adequate funding of public library

scholarly journals Ethical Consideration for Counsellor Practice as Perceived by Student Counsellors in Nigerian Universities

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
A. E. Oghounu ◽  
E. E. Enakpoya
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Ethical Codes ◽  
Item Questionnaire ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Professional Counselling

The paper examined the perception of student counsellors studying Guidance and Counselling in various Nigerian Universities on ethical codes which should guide and protect the counselling profession. Four research questions were raised to guide the study and two corresponding hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted the descriptive survey design, with a sample of 1,500 students, drawn from selected Nigerian universities using the multistage sampling technique. The instrument used to gather data for the study was a 50 item questionnaire constructed by the researcher. The psychometric properties were determined and found adequate for use. The test-re-test method was applied to determine reliability which yielded r = 0.88. Senior lecturers in the Department of Guidance and Counselling ascertained content and construct adequacy of the instrument. Data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation to answer research questions and t-test to test the hypotheses. The study found out that respondents perceived counselling codes highly irrespective of their gender and religious beliefs although male respondents showed stronger agreement. It was therefore recommended that the Counselling Association of Nigeria should develop counselling ethical codes for professional counselling practice in Nigeria without considering any bias for gender and religion.

scholarly journals Educational Ergonomics in Higher Education Institutions in Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-146
Author(s):  
CM Uche ◽  
C Okata Fanny
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Educational Ergonomics ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Higher Institutions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study focused on investigating the ergonomics and ergonomic considerations of learning environments of higher education institutions (HEIs) in Nigeria. It adopted a descriptive survey design. Population of study comprised all the three universities in Rivers State and a total of 136 lecturers, 230 students and 6 staff of works departments constituted the sample. Four research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. Data was collected using a researcher-constructed questionnaire entitled Educational Ergonomics in Higher Institutions questionnaire (EEIHIQ). An observation checklist and interview schedules were also used. The instrument was validated by experts and its reliability index was established at .75 index using Pearson Moment correlation coefficient. Mean scores were used to answer the research questions while the z–test was used to test the hypotheses at the .05 level of significance. The findings were that school buildings and other teaching and learning facilities in the universities are ergonomically below standard and unsafe. Recommendations towards improvement are made.Keywords: Physical facilities planning; Ergonomics; Quality assurance

scholarly journals Assessment of College Students’ Preference on the Usage of Google Drive as a Learning Platform: An Empirical Evidence

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 24-34
Author(s):  
Mahmud Tukur Abubakar
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Business Education ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Education Students ◽  
North East ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Google Drive ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This research assessed College Students preference on the Usage of Google Drive as a learning platform in north-east Nigeria. The study had three objectives, three research questions and three null hypotheses. Descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The population of the study was 263 three hundred level business education students in north-eastern Nigeria. Four rating scale structured questionnaire titled “College students’ preference of Google Drive (CGD”) was used for data collection. The instrument was validated by experts from the Faculty of Technology Education, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi. The researcher personally administered the instrument assisted by 3 research assistants. Data collected was analyzed using Mean and standard deviation statistical tools to answer the research questions. The result of the study reveals that students used Google Drive for assignments, study and downloading of materials. Based on the outcome of the study, it was concluded that Google Drive platform provide undergraduate business education students with opportunities to enhance and assess current educational information. It was recommended that lecturers and all stakeholders who handle business education courses should be encourage to adopt the use of Google Drive as a learning platform, The business education students should utilize and exploit maximally the opportunities provided by the use of Google Drive as a learning platform for learning activities with the help of their lecturers etc. in addition useful suggestions for further research are equally made.

scholarly journals Utilization of Blogging Platforms and Acquisition of Entrepreneurial Skills for Self-Reliance Among Educational Technology Students in University of Calabar

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Idongesit N. Udosen ◽  
Beatrice E. Upula
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Summary Table ◽  
Technology Students ◽  
Entrepreneurial Skills ◽  
Self Reliance ◽  
Design Production ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey

In this rapidly changing world, the quest for self-reliance has always been the desire of many nations especially in the present face of global economic challenge. This study centres on using blogging platforms for acquiring Entreprneurial skills for Self-reliance among Educational Technology Students in University of Calabar. The study utilized the descriptive survey design. Three research questions were raised and three research hypotheses were stated to guide the study. The population comprised all the 39 final year educational technology students from university of calabar. Thirty-nine final year Educational Technology students were purposively adopted as sample size for the study. Linear regression was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The model summary table was used to answer research questions. The instrument for data collection was the utilization of blogging platforms for acquiring entrepreneurial skills for self-reliance questionnaire (UBPFESRQ). The instrument was face validated with a reliability coefficient of .80 using Chronbach Alpha Statistics.  It was found that the Use of blogger, wordpress and steemit had no significant relationship with acquisition of entrepreneurial skills for self-reliance among educational technology students in University of Calabar. Some recommendations were made to include that emphasis should be laid on entrepreneurial skills and educational technology tools such as design, production and modernization of indigenous resources among students through practices and innovations for achieving self-reliant generation.

scholarly journals Evaluation of ICT tools accessibility to business education lecturers and students

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-69
Author(s):  
Oluwalola Kikelomo Felicia
Keyword(s):  
Business Education ◽  
Null Hypothesis ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
State College ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Government ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The paper evaluated the accessibility of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools to business education lecturers and students. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. A total of 110 students and 20 lecturers were randomly selected from the department of business education for the study. Two research questions guided the study and one null hypothesis tested at 0.05 level of significance. The co-efficient of 0.86 was obtained for the research instrument. Research questions were reported as means and standard deviation values while T-test was used to test the null hypothesis. The results showed that ICT supportive tools were available for teaching and learning Business Education in Kwara State College of Education Ilorin. Hence, there was no difference in perception of lecturers and students accessibility of ICT tools. Respondents recommended provision of adequate ICT tools by the government for teaching and learning of business education. Trainings like seminars with workshop is of immense importance for ICT support staff.

Factors Influencing Quality Assurance Of Business Education Programme In Public Education Colleges Of Ogun State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 109-118
Author(s):  
Salami Sarafadeen Segun ◽  
Oluwatunmise Ayo Afolabi ◽  
Imran Latif Saifi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Public Education ◽  
Business Education ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Education Programme ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study aims to assess the factors influencing quality assurance of Business Education programme in Nigerian public Education Colleges of Ogun State. Thus, the study was guided by three research questions and three null hypotheses. Consisting of 245 Business Education students’ sampling, the study adopts descriptive survey design. Adapted from Babayemi (2019), Azasu, et. al. (2015) and Salami (2019), this study developed a structured questionnaire, Factors Influencing Quality Assurance of Business Education Programme Questionnaire (FIQABEDQ) as its structured questionanaire. The questionnaire was validated by three experts and applied to the study. Split-half method was utilised to establish reliability coefficient, at 0.83 using Cronbach Alpha. The data generated for the study were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. All null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using inferential statistic of ANOVA. The findings showed, among others, that Business Education curriculum moderately influenced the achievement of Business Education Programme’s objective. In addition, this study suggests that Business Education curriculum should be revisited and tailored towards equipping for self-employment, among others. Therefore, cooperation and collaboration among Business Education’s stakeholders are needed in an attempt to achieve the stated objectives in Business Education by providing ample and proper modern facilities in their tertiary institutions.

scholarly journals Managing Functional and Innovative Entrepreneurship Centres for Global Competitiveness in Public Universities in South-South, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Godwin Poi
Keyword(s):  
Public Universities ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Global Competitiveness ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
University Industry

This study investigated approaches and challenges of managing functional and innovative Entrepreneurship Centres for global competitiveness in public universities in South-South, Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive survey design and was guided by two research questions and two hypotheses. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select 487 from the population of 9,735 academic staff in the 14 public universities in South-South, Nigeria. Data was collected using a survey questionnaire instrument which was validated for reliability at 0.88. Mean and standard deviation were used to analyse the research questions while z-test was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings showed that in South-South, Nigeria were not globally competitive. Some of the approaches that could be deployed to improve their global competitiveness included using diverse means to enhance entrepreneurial behaviours and mindsets of the students and adopting extensive use of visuals, digital tools and multimedia to enhance their creativity. The challenges identified include inadequate funding, poor university-industry partnership on Research & Development and inadequate infrastructural facilities. It is recommended that Entrepreneurship Centres in public universities in South-South, Nigeria should be adequately funded and they should adopt relevant approaches in order to become globally competitive.

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