scholarly journals CHALLENGES IN THE APPLICATIONS OF E-LEARNING BY SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabina Nwana
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Computer Training ◽  
Computer Application ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Service Training ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Government

This is an empirical research study which investigated the challenges in the application of e-learning in secondary schools in Onitsha North LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria. Two hundred and twenty-five (225) teachers in public secondary schools were used as the sample for the study. A self-developed instrument (TIUELM) on the availability and use of e-learning materials was used for data collection. The instrument contained 25 items. The reliability co-efficient of the instrument stood at 0.88. The data collected were analyzed using frequency distribution and mean. The findings revealed: acute shortage of e-learning materials such as on-line/internet-connected computers, e-mail facilities, multimedia television, multimedia computer and digital library. It was also revealed that the few available ones such as off-line/ordinary computers, scanner, printer and ready-made courseware are not utilized because the teachers lack the knowledge and skills of computer application. The only material identified as available and in use is the telephone. It was recommended among other things that, the government should embark on a massive computer training program for teachers. Teachers should be trained and retrained through in–service training, seminars, workshops and conferences for acquisition of the knowledge and skills needed for e-learning application in secondary schools in Nigeria.

scholarly journals The Implementation on Using Google Classroom for Online Learning for Elementary School Teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
pp. 173-177
Author(s):  
Fiki Setiawan ◽  
Hery Prambudi ◽  
Pipin Supenah ◽  
Supriyatin Supriyatin
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Elementary School Teachers ◽  
Community Service ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Government ◽  
Almost All

The government has issued various policies to stop the spread of COVID-19. One of them is online learning (on the network) which is carried out by almost all levels of education in Indonesia. Learning models are developed based online (e-learning). Nevertheless, on the other hand, the implementation of online learning experiences obstacles such as teachers' lack of knowledge and skills in managing to learn online. This community service aims to improve the abilities and skills of elementary school teachers in using e-learning applications based on Google Classroom in helping the online learning process during the pandemic. The target of this activity is the Gegunung Village Elementary School teachers. Execution method using lectures, practicum, and question and answer. Training participants are given an understanding concept about distance learning media or online and practising use of the Google Classrooms application. The results of this activity include training participants very enthusiastic about participating in the training. The Gegunung Village Elementary School teacher can understand the use of google classroom with an indicator that the teacher can create online learning. The Gegunung Village Elementary School teachers have operated the application Google Classroom as an alternative medium. However, assistance still needs to be done until the teacher understands and uses Google Classroom as an online learning medium during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

scholarly journals Harnessing the Challenges of Covid-19 Ethics on Students Learning in Chemistry

2021 ◽  
pp. 70-75
Author(s):  
Julie N. Nnoli
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Null Hypothesis ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Learning Abilities ◽  
Chemistry Students ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
E Learning ◽  
At Home

This paper discusses the challenges of covid-19 ethics on students’ learning of chemistry in secondary schools in Anambra State and how to harness the challenges. Three research questions and one null hypothesis guided the study. A descriptive survey design was used. Three hundred (300) SS3 chemistry students drawn from 45 secondary schools out of 258 public schools in Anambra State formed the sample for the study. Twenty (20) item structured questionnaires on a four-point rating scale developed by the researchers were used for data collection. A reliability coefficient of 0.85 was established using Cronbach Alpha techniques. After the administration of the instrument to the respondents, the data obtained were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research question and z-test to test the null hypothesis at the significance level of 0.05. The results obtained showed that male chemistry students have greater challenges on covid-19 ethics than their female counterparts. They are faced with the following challenges of covid-19 ethics that hinder the inculcation of chemistry learning. Lack of interest in STEM education (chemistry) due to persistence lockdown, lack of E-learning abilities, lack of ICT knowledge, lack of computer or android phone to study at home and tired of being locked indoors. There is no significance difference between male and female chemistry students’ level on covid-19 ethics in the learning of chemistry in Anambra State. It was recommended that students should be encouraged to develop interest in chemistry, have access to ICT gadgets and computers, engage in E-learning abilities and inculcate more study habit at home. This should help the government and chemistry teachers to assist in ameliorating the predicaments in STEM education.

scholarly journals Principal’s Computer Application Skills as a Determinant of Computer Use in Administration of Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Samuel N. Njathi ◽  
Dr. Boniface Ngaruiya ◽  
Dr. Paul Maithya
Keyword(s):  
Staff Development ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Computer Use ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Computer Application ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Government

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship that existed between principals’ computer application skills and computer use in administration of public secondary schools in Kiambu County. Computer use in schools administration is a contemporary issue in the improvement of quality leadership in schools. The study was triggered by the need for effective leadership in schools which would lead to improved academic performance in Kiambu County.Methodology: The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The target population for this study was all the 307 principals of public secondary schools in Kiambu County. The study sample comprised of 205 principals which translated to 67% of the target population. Simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used in the selection of the respondents. A questionnaire was used for data collection. Relationship between the two variables under study was established by use of spearman rho. Pearson’s Chi- square test of independence with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to test the null hypotheses. Findings: The study found out that principals’ possession of computer skills influenced the use of computers among school principals.  Unique contribution to the theory, practice and policy: The study recommended provision of computer skill courses relevant to administration work, and ICT technical support to advise school principals on usage and maintenance of computers and review of both teacher preparation and staff development programs to ensure that universities and Teacher Training Colleges provide pre-service and in-service training programs to enable school principals to successfully use computers carrying out administrative tasks. The study further recommended that the government should develop a policy framework for training all educators/education officers on computers and ICT applications in Schools.

scholarly journals Teachers Awareness And Usage Of Non-Violent Strategies For The Maintenance Of Discipline In Nigerian Secondary Schools: A Situational Analysis

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 143-152
Author(s):  
Gladys Oby Uzoechina ◽  
Adaeze Oguegbu ◽  
Esther Akachukwu ◽  
Victor Chekume Nwasor
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Corporal Punishment ◽  
School Discipline ◽  
Situational Analysis ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Single Sex ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study sought to determine teachers level of awareness and usage of non-violent strategies/interventions for the maintenance of discipline in secondary schools in Anambra State, Nigeria. Corporal punishment has become an unwritten sine qua non for the maintenance of school discipline - often the first thought that comes to the minds of teachers in treating acts of indiscipline and deviance. From the Nnewi Education Zone, comprising four local government areas (LGAs), 200 teachers were selected for descriptive survey out of 996 teachers. Stratified random sampling was used such that the schools were stratified into co-educational and single-sex schools, and from each randomly selected school, 10 teachers were selected. Two research questions and four null hypotheses guided this study, and questionnaire was used to collect data. The mean was used to answer the research questions and t-test for the hypothesis at the 0.05 level of significance. The study recommended in-service training for teachers in educational psychology, particularly behaviour modification methods, parental input and interest in school discipline as well as the cessation of corporal punishment among others.

scholarly journals Computer Literacy and Secondary School Teachers’ Job Effectiveness in Kwara State

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Olarewaju Ogundele ◽  
Patricia Agnes Ovigueraye Etejere
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Computer Literacy ◽  
Computer Training ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
Job Effectiveness ◽  
The Government ◽  
Computer Literate

This study investigated the relationship between computer literacy and teacher’s job effectiveness of secondary schools in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study was a correlation survey. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select 1800 respondents. The respondents were comprised of 40 principals, 80 vice principals, 120 heads of departments, 120 teachers, and 200 prefects totaling 600 respondents from each of the three senatorial districts in Kwara State.  Five research hypotheses were generated for the study. Computer Literacy Questionnaire (CLQ) and Teacher’s Job Effectiveness Questionnaire (TJEQ) were used to collect relevant data. The instruments were validated and the reliability index of .63 and .69 was obtained for the (CLQ) and (TJEQ) respectively. The data obtained were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation statistic and t-test statistics and tested at .05 significance level. The findings revealed that computer literacy encourages appreciation and utilization of computers during teaching learning processes which invariably aid teachers’ job effectiveness, such as job performance, record keeping, school discipline, and supports students’ academic performance. It also revealed that computer literate teachers perform better in the schools than non-computer literate teachers in the schools by making use of computers during their teaching, the use of computers arouse students’ interest in the teachings which supports effective student academic performance. Those schools with non-computer literate teachers were never exposed to computers’ usage which detracted from effective teaching and learning in the schools. It was recommended that computer systems be supplied to every school for the teachers and students use by the government, nongovernmental agencies, and philanthropists.  Also all teachers should be encouraged by the government through provision of in service computer training opportunities. In doing so, teachers’ job effectiveness in Kwara State secondary schools will improve.

scholarly journals Availability and Utilization of ICT Resources in Teaching Computer Education in Secondary Schools in Anambra State, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 111-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.E. Nwana ◽  
T.O. Ofoegbu ◽  
C. I. Egbe
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Computer Education ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Item Questionnaire ◽  
Research Questions

AbstractThe study investigated the availability and utilization of ICT resources in the teaching of Computer Education among Secondary School Teachers in Anambra State. Two research questions guided the study. The population consisted of 450 computer teachers teaching computer education in the schools. From the population, 300 computer teachers were sampled and used for the study. The instrument for data collection was a self-developed 40 – item questionnaire. It was validated by experts and the reliability co-efficient stood at 0.79. The data collected were analysed using frequencies and percentages. The findings revealed that many of the ICT resources needed for the teaching of computer education are not available. It was also revealed that majority of the resources needed for the teaching of computer education are not being used by the teachers. In view of the findings, recommendations were made.

scholarly journals Teachers’ Use of Assessment Data in Secondary Schools in Kenya: Opportunities and Threats

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
George Okoth Jawuor
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Assessment Data ◽  
Career Selection ◽  
Use Of Data ◽  
Information Communications Technology ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Government ◽  
Objective Basis ◽  
Use Of Assessment

Governments around the world are pushing educators to adopt assessment data as an objective basis for initiating changes in curriculum and instruction.  Recent research findings indicate that teachers' effective and consistent use of assessment data in planning curriculum, implementation and monitoring of teaching improves the learner's overall academic achievement. This paper is a product of a desktop review of the limited cognate literature present in Kenya on the utility of assessment data for decision making in secondary schools. Although findings reveal that Kenyan teachers use assessment data to among others; identify weak learners for individual remediation programs, inform parents of their children’s academic progress and for career selection, the instructor’s intensive use of data in classrooms to drive meaningful positive change faces pervasive bottlenecks. Teachers need to exploit the available opportunities created by the government, such as in-service training on information communications technology, to enhance the use of assessment data to promote learning.

scholarly journals The perceptions of Male and Female Secondary Teachers toward the Criteria for Designing and Evaluating e-Learning & Educational Software in the Independent Secondary Schools in the State of Qatar

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 524
Author(s):  
Abdullah S. Almannai
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Educational Software ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
The State ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
High Agreement ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
E Learning

This study aimed to explore the perceptions of secondary school teachers in the State of Qatar toward the criteria for designing and evaluating e-learning  and educational software in education in the independent secondary schools. A questionnaire was designed and validated, and was administered to a sample of 400 male and female secondary independent school teachers. The results revealed the following: High agreement among most of the teachers about the importance of the instructional design criteria for e-learning and educational software. A significant difference was found between male and female teachers in favor of male teachers; and a significant difference was found between those who attended computer workshops only and those who attended computer workshops plus ICDL, in favor of the latter group. No significant interactions were found for: gender by years of experience;  gender by computer workshops; gender by major; years of experience by major; years of experience by computer workshops; and computer workshops by major. The results were interpreted and some recommendations and future studies were suggested

scholarly journals Assessment of Teachers’ Nonmonetary Motivational Factors on Job Satisfaction among Public Secondary Schools in Arusha District, Tanzania

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Goodluck Nzowa
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Public Secondary School ◽  
The Government

This study assessed the effect of teachers’ nonmonetary motivational factors on job satisfaction among public secondary schools in Arusha District. Data was collected from a sample of 175 teachers who were randomly selected from 6 public secondary schools. Analysis of data was performed through the SPSS by means of descriptive statistics and hypothesis testing. The findings showed that recognition, promotion, career and professional growth as well as working conditions influenced motivation among public secondary school teachers in Arusha District. On the basis of the findings, it was concluded that non-monetary factors such as recognition, promotion, career and professional growth as well as working conditions play a significant contribution towards motivation and job satisfaction among public secondary school teachers in Arusha District. The study recommends that the government and school management should collaborate to ensure teachers’ motivation for quality education provision.

scholarly journals STRATEGIC APPROACHES FOR REENGINEERING GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING SERVICES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (37) ◽  
pp. 270-282
Author(s):  
Egenti Uju Patricia
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
School Management ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Counselling Services ◽  
Reliability Method ◽  
Service Training ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study was carried out to identify strategic approaches for reengineering guidance and counselling services in public secondary schools in Anambra State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted in carrying out the study. The sample for the study was 255 respondents made up of guidance counsellors and secondary school managers in the area of the study. The instrument for data collection was a structured close-ended questionnaire titled: “Strategic Approaches for Reengineering Guidance and Counselling Services Questionnaire (SARGCSQ)”. The instrument was validated by three experts while the reliability was ascertained using the Cronbach Alpha reliability method which yielded a coefficient of 0.88. Two hundred and fifty-five (255) copies of the questionnaire were administered to the respondents out of which 243 copies were completely filled and retrieved. Data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions and t-test statistics were used to test the null hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The researcher in the study identified 10 capacity building approaches, 8 fund-related approaches and 10 programme review approaches for reengineering guidance and counselling services in public secondary schools in Anambra State. Findings indicated that there are no significant (p<0.05) differences in the mean ratings of the responses of guidance counsellors and school management on fund-related approaches and programme review approaches for reengineering guidance and counselling services in public secondary schools in Anambra State, Nigeria. Although, there was a significant (p<0.05) difference in the mean ratings of the responses of guidance counsellors and school management on capacity building approaches for reengineering guidance and counselling services in public secondary schools in Anambra State, Nigeria. Based on the findings, the study among others recommended that there should be constant capacity building of guidance counsellors through in-service training and retraining, relevant conferences, and workshops for improved efficiency in service delivery.

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