scholarly journals Rating of Physics Laboratory Resources Management in Tertiary Institutions: Implications for Teaching and Learning STEM Subjects

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-75
Author(s):  
Abiodun Bada ◽  
Loyiso Jita
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Tertiary Institution ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Physics Laboratory ◽  
Proper Management ◽  
Adequate Funding ◽  
Major Branch ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Physics, a major branch of science requires adequate implementation of its theoretical and practical components. The critical role played by the use of laboratory in realising this goal cannot be overemphasized hence, the need for proper management of laboratory resources. This study investigated the rating of physics laboratory resources management in tertiary institution and its implications for STEM subjects using student’s voice. The investigation adopted a descriptive-survey research design which comprised 596 students taking physics-related courses in six tertiary institutions in Ondo State. A questionnaire with 19 item statements was designed titled ‘Questionnaire on Physics Laboratory Resources Management’ (QPLRM) and used to collect data for this study. The data collected were analysed using mean scores and ranking. Inadequate funding to carry out managerial plans and lackadaisical attitude on the part of lecturers were rated highest to have hindered the proper management of physics laboratory resources for improving STEM subjects. The study concludes that adequate funding and improved positive attitude on the part of lecturers and support staff are important to guarantee proper teaching of STEM subjects. The study recommends that government through its agencies should provide more funds for the adequate implementation of STEM subjects.

Strategic Optional for Sustainability in Human Resources Management in Tertiary Institution

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
pp. 63-70
Author(s):  
Akpoyovwaire Samuel Mukoro
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Human Resources Management ◽  
Tertiary Institution ◽  
Organizational Goals ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Human Organization ◽  
Tremendous Impact

Efficient human resources management in any human organization has a tremendous impact on employer’s morale, achievement of organizational goals and maximal productivity. Thus, the degree to which an organization achieves its goals depends greatly on how the human resources are effectively managed and utilized. Therefore, this paper examines the concept of human resources management, rationale for human resources management and the relevance of human resources in tertiary institutions. Finally, the paper discusses how best human resources could be managed and maintained to enhance personnel efficiency in tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

scholarly journals Strategies of Human Resource Management in Universities in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Nwakpa
Keyword(s):  
Staff Development ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Human Resources Management ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Adequate Funding ◽  
International Donor ◽  
Donor Agencies ◽  
Organizational Climates ◽  
Exchange Programmes

This paper examined the strategies of Human Resources Management (HRM) in Tertiary institutions in Ebonyi State. Five (5) null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study, while a population of 570 academic staff of ranks of senior lecturers and above which represented (100%) of the population as respondents. Z-test was used to test the null hypotheses and results indicated that all the null hypotheses were not rejected. From the findings, the following among others were recommended; HRM strategies should he harmonized in both state and federal universities adequate accommodation, teaching materials and conducive organizational climates be provided for staff motivation; all capacity building programmes for staff should be re-invigorated through adequate funding and universities should liaise with international donor agencies/countries to promote staff development through scholarship awards, exchange programmes, provision of research grants and fellowship programmes. 

Paket Program, Indeks Prestasi Kumulatif, Umur dan Domisili sebagai Faktor Pembeda Prestasi Akademik Mahasiswa

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 224
Author(s):  
Supriyanto Supriyanto ◽  
Dewi Anggraini ◽  
Fahmi Sulaiman ◽  
Elserra Siemin Ciamas ◽  
Yeni Rachmawati
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Grade Point Average ◽  
Canonical Correlation ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Program Package ◽  
Student Academic Achievement ◽  
Prospective Students ◽  
Tertiary Institution ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Tertiary Institutions

One measure of success in teaching and learning in tertiary institutions is academic achievement. Through student academic achievement, it will increase the enthusiasm of prospective students in determining the tertiary institution of their choice. This research is aimed to determine the differentiating factors of student academic achievement, with the independent variables, namely Program Package, Grade Point Average (GPA), Age and Domicile. The research conducted included classifying students into two groups based on student academic achievement, so the analysis method used was Discriminant Analysis. The results revealed that the differentiating variables between groups consisted of (1) Grade Point Average and (2) Age. The results of data processing from the Enter / Removed Variables, it is known that the Grade Point Average (GPA) variable can be included in the discriminant equation formation process, while the Program Package, Age, and Domicile variables cannot be included in the discriminant equation formation. Eigenvalues test results, obtained a Canonical Correlation value of 0.852 so that the Square Canonical Correlation (CR2) = (0.852) 2 = 0.7259, it can be concluded that the Student Academic Achievement Variable can be explained by the Variable Program Package, Student Achievement Index (GPA), Age and domicile of 72.59%. The results of the validation state that the level of accuracy is> 50% so that the discriminant function is considered appropriate in classifying students.

scholarly journals Administrative staff ratings of adequacy of office accommodation in tertiary institutions

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Ile C M ◽  
Anioke ◽  
Peggy Onyefuruchi
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Administrative Staff ◽  
Tertiary Institution ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Survey Population ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study determined the administrative staff rating of the adequacy of accommodation in tertiary institutions in Yobe State. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The design of the study was descriptive survey. Population of the study was 1,032 administrative staff of federal and state tertiary institutions in the study area. A proportionate sampling was used to select a sample size of 310 administrative staff. A structured questionnaire containing 15 items validated by three experts was used for data collection. Cronbach alpha method was used to establish the internal consistency of the instrument. Correlation coefficients of 0.83 and 0.81 for two clusters (B1 and B2) with an overall coefficient of 0.82 were obtained.Two hundred and ninety eight duly completed copies of the instrument were retrieved and used for data analysis. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions and to determine the homogeneity of the respondents’ ratings while the t-test was used to test the hypotheses. Findings revealed that administrative staff of tertiary institutions in Yobe State rated office accommodation and conveniences in their offices lowly adequate. The findings also showed that ownership of tertiary institution was a significant factor on the mean ratings of administrative staff on the adequacy of accommodation while ownership of tertiary institution significantly did not influence their mean ratings on the adequacy of conveniences provided in their offices. Based on the findings, the researcher concluded that researcher concluded that there is need to improve the provision of office accommodation and conveniences in tertiary institutions in Yobe State, Nigeria. It was recommended among others that, administrators of tertiary institutions in Yobe State should collaborate more with private sectors in the areas of office accommodation and conveniences provision. This will encourage the private sectors to support the universities by providing some of these infrastructures to the institutions.

scholarly journals Management and Control of Classroom for Effective Teaching-Learning Process in Tertiary Institutions: Policy Implications

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Amos Oyetunde Alabi
Keyword(s):  
Effective Teaching ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Tertiary Institution ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Lecture Room ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
And Control ◽  
Effective Teaching And Learning

The paper examines the importance of management and control of the classroom for effective teaching-learning process in tertiary institutions. Classroom or lecture room is one of the most important facilities in tertiary institutions being the pedagogical home of instruction. Lecture room may be physical as in the case of a four-wall room and it may be abstract as in the case of on-line teaching.Classroom management and control are affected by psychosocial, physical and teaching methods. Each of those factors plays a very significant role in the management and control of class/lecture room for effective teaching-learning process. Each of them can make or mar the teaching-learning process depending on how the lecturer understands and handles them.The paper, however, recommends some steps to be taken by lecturers to manage and control the classroom for effective teaching-learning process. Some of these are; the teacher being a model to the students should endeavour to know the students very well and by names, build good, cordial and lively relationship with the learners helps students to develop positive confidence in themselves, prepare well for the lectures, create conducive learning atmosphere in the lecture room and set some rules, among others.The paper considers some policy implications of management and control of the classroom for effective teaching and learning processes on the proprietor, management, staff and students in a tertiary institution.               

scholarly journals Used Bookstore as a Vehicle for Improved Learning and Development: The Case of a South African Tertiary Institution

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 87-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chux Gervase Iwu
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Business Students ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Tertiary Institution ◽  
Text Book ◽  
Short Supply ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Book Store ◽  
Teaching Learning

In South Africa, the capability of tertiary institutions to provide the best possible education to its students is hindered by financial difficulties. Determining how to make a place of learning more accessible takes decent consideration for the needs and wants of students as well as management. Most South African tertiary institutions have large numbers of students who are faced with challenges of learning. A major challenge that this study highlights is that of the short supply of and access to both prescribed and recommended textbooks. Short supply refers to the library not acquiring enough support texts that go round, while access refers to the lack of funds by the student to own a prescribed or recommended text book. The study sample was derived from the business faculty of a South African university of technology. In order to get a representative sample, 300 business students were randomly chosen. Out of this number, only 157 usable questionnaires were returned. The results indicated, amongst others, that the majority of the participants come from less fortunate backgrounds and as a result sought support from several sources for their studies. This is a strong indication that given the cheaper cost of textbooks, these students will favor a secondhand book store. This study explored the possible contribution to teaching, learning and academic development by a used book store. The findings indicated that a used bookstore would provide enormous support to student learning and development. This paper’s significance stems from its originality given that it is the first time that attention is paid to this serious issue of teaching and learning challenges in this regard.

Exploring the Perspectives of Basic School Ghanaian Language Teachers on the Integration of ICTs in Teaching and Learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 242-264
Author(s):  
Ernest Nyamekye ◽  
Daniel Baffour-Koduah ◽  
Esther Asare
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Ict Integration ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Basic School ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Since the advent of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), teaching and learning have somewhat taken a paradigm shift. It is, thus, imperative for teachers in all disciplines to appreciate the essence of integrating ICTs in teaching and learning. In this regard, this study sought to explore Basic School Ghanaian Language teachers’ perceptions of ICT integration in Ghanaian language teaching. The study employed a descriptive survey design. Stratified random sampling was used to obtain data from 205 teachers in the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo region of Ghana. Analysis of data collected through a self-developed questionnaire reveals that Ghanaian language teachers exhibit a positive perception of ICT integration in education. However, in practice, they tend to integrate ICT in their instruction on occasional basis. Also, it was revealed that a lack of financial support for ICT resources and lack of in-service training on ICT use were factors that militated against ICT integration in Ghanaian language teaching. Finally, the study revealed a statistically significant difference between degree holders and diploma holders’ perception of ICT integration in teaching and learning Ghanaian language.

scholarly journals Amelioration of Violence in Tertiary Institution in Nigeria

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 202
Author(s):  
Dosunmu Simeon .A ◽  
Aromolaran Adedayo B.
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Social Relationship ◽  
Tertiary Institution ◽  
Tertiary Institutions

There is no doubting the fact that eruption of violence in most tertiary institutions nowadays is as a result of dwindling social relationship and loss of cultural values. The unsatisfying consequence therefore, has really taken its toll on the overall development of the educational sector. This paper examines violence in tertiary institution and proffer solutions that will in no   small measures reawaken cultural values.

scholarly journals The Malaysian EFL Education: A Brief Historical Review and Literacy Issues

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Harison Mohd. Sidek ◽  
Wahiza Wahi
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Historical Review ◽  
Literacy Curriculum ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Library Research ◽  
English Literacy ◽  
Higher Institutions ◽  
Document Review

Hailed as a lingua franca, the English language maintains its significance at the global level and due to such status, ithas been made a mandatory subject at the elementary, secondary and tertiary institutions in Malaysia. This paperpresents the review of English literacy in terms of its historical path and its status as a second language (EFL) issueswithin the Malaysian educational context. Document review was conducted for the study to find out the MalaysianEnglish literacy historical path. A library research on mainstream journals was carried out to find out EFL literacyissues in Malaysia. The historical review reveals that the mandatory inclusion of the English literacy in the schooland higher institutions’ curriculum could be traced back as a linguistic culturalization effect of the Britishcolonization. The review also indicates that the pattern of inclusion of the English literacy in the Malaysianeducational system seems to be developmental in nature but with some patterns of consistency at the initial stage ofits inclusion. With regards to the EFL literacy issues, the review shows that the shifting from the English to theMalay medium in public schools could be inferred as one of the root causes of the emergence of issues in the EFLliteracy amongst Malaysian learners. The outcomes of the review have implications on English literacy policy, futurerevisions of English literacy curriculum to alleviate the current EFL literacy issues and to increase its effectiveness inEFL teaching and learning in the Malaysian context.

scholarly journals Finding a Place for Environmental Studies: Tertiary Institutions as a Locus of Practice for Education for Sustainability

2010 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Buchan ◽  
Janette Griffin
Keyword(s):  
Social Action ◽  
Environmental Studies ◽  
Primary Teacher ◽  
Education For Sustainability ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Tertiary Institution ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
School Contexts ◽  
Management Of Resources ◽  
Teacher Education Students

Finding a Place for Environmental Studies: Tertiary Institutions as a Locus of Practice for Education for Sustainability Education for sustainability (EfS) involves not only curriculum, but also demands responses in terms of management of resources and of grounds. It is asserted here that inclusion of education for sustainability in the curriculum, whether in a school or university context, is hollow and insincere in the absence of practical and social action on site and perhaps beyond. The present study focuses on students' views of opportunities and barriers with regard to issues, such as maintenance of grounds and management of resources in a tertiary institution context. A cohort of approximately 140 third year primary teacher education students were surveyed to ascertain their views on the value of, barriers to and opportunities for practical sustainability projects conducted by students in their tertiary context. Such projects are a precursor to similar endeavours that could be undertaken in the students' school contexts.

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