scholarly journals CAUSES AND LEVELS OF TRUANCY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY OF RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA

2012 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-62
Author(s):  
Iheanyi N. Okwakpam ◽  
Ikechi O. Okwakpam
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Family Background ◽  
School Students ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study was a case study design aimed at determining the causes and levels of truancy among secondary school students, using Rivers State, Nigeria. The research sample consisted of 105 teachers and was purposefully sampled. Four research questions and one hypothesis were posed, formulated and tested respectively. A structured questionnaire was developed, validated and administered to the respondents selected for the study. T-test, standard deviation and mean were used to analyze the data collected. The results indicated that there is a significant difference between family background and student factor. The implication of this is that the student’s family background contributes greatly to the student’s level of truancy. Hence, the null hypothesis was rejected. Based on the findings, some recommendations were made towards the reducing the level of truancy among secondary school students. Key words: Nigeria, Rivers State, school, secondary school, students, truancy.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Cognitive Restructuring in the Management of Mathophobia Among Secondary School Students in Khana L.G.A of Rivers State, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (32) ◽  
pp. 260
Author(s):  
Ernest-Ehibudu Ijeoma Regina ◽  
Wayii Augustine Lezorgia
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Cognitive Restructuring ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
And Control

This study was developed and conducted to test the effect of cognitive restructuring in the management of mathophobia (that is, Mathematics anxiety) among secondary school students in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. To guide the study, two research questions and two null hypotheses were formulated for testing at 0.05 level of significance. In executing the study, the pre-test, post-test, and control group experimental research design was adopted using a randomized sample of 120 SS2 students drawn from three public secondary schools only. The researchers developed an instrument titled “Mathematics Diagnostic Questionnaire” (MDQ) which was adequately assessed for validity and reliability and was used in collecting pre-test and post-test data for the cognitive restructuring and control groups. Data analysis was done using mean, and standard deviation for the research questions, while independent sample and paired sample t-test were used for the hypotheses. The result obtained showed that the cognitive restructuring was significantly effective in the management of mathophobia among secondary school students. There is a slight reduction in the effect of cognitive restructuring during follow-up; there is a statistical significant difference in the mathophobic level of students treated with cognitive restructuring and those in the control group. Based on the major findings, recommendations were made among which is that functional guidance and counselling centers be established at all educational levels and be manned by professional counsellors who are competent in cognitive restructuring techniques to assist those who have mathophobia and other maladaptive behaviours. Suggestions for further study were made.

scholarly journals Effects of Mentoring Enhanced Strategy on Self-regulation in Physics among Secondary School Students in Benue State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 55-62
Author(s):  
Gabriel Odeh Ankeli
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
School Students ◽  
Physics Students ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions

The study determined the effects of mentoring enhanced strategy on secondary school students’  self-regulation (SR) in physics in education zone ‘C’ of Benue State, Nigeria. The study was guided by two research questions while two hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The design of the study was the quasi-experimental, non-randomized, pre-test and post-test control groups. The population of the study consisted of 4,064 SS Two physics students in the 94 schools in Education Zone C. The sample comprised 406 SS Two physics students drawn from 10 schools using multi-stage sampling technique. The research instrument adapted and used for data collection was Students’ Self-Regulation Scale (SSRS). The research instruments was subjected to a reliability analysis using Cronbach’s Alpha Formula which yielded a reliability co-efficient of 0.85. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions while inferential statistics of Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses. The findings revealed that students who were exposed to mentoring exhibited higher self-regulation levels (P = 0.007 ˂ 0.05) than those students who were not exposed to mentoring. There was no significant difference between male and female students’ self-regulation level (P = 0.036 ˃ 0.05). Based on these findings, it was recommended among others that the use of mentoring enhanced strategy should be encouraged and used in physics instruction in secondary schools.

scholarly journals ADOLESCENTS’ AWARENESS OF VARIOUS WAYS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES AS EXPRESSED BY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OYO METROPOLIS

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
John Idowu Shittu ◽  
Ayotunde Oyedele Oyediran ◽  
Oyelade Oyekola Olukayode
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Human Trafficking ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Preventive Strategies ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study investigated adolescents’ awareness of the various ways of human trafficking and preventive strategies among secondary school students in Oyo metropolis. Two research questions and two hypotheses were raised to guide the study. Descriptive survey method was adopted to carry out the study. Stratified random sampling technique was employed to select 250 respondents for the study. A researcher designed questionnaire titled ‘Knowledge of Human Trafficking and Preventive Strategies Questionnaire’ (KOHTPSQ); was used as instrument for data collection. The research questions were answered using mean, while the research hypotheses were tested using the z-test statistics at 0.05 level of confidence. The findings showed that male and female students of secondary schools in Oyo metropolis are to a great extent, aware of the ways by which human can be trafficked. A significant difference existed in the knowledge of the ways by which human are being trafficked. It was recommended that counsellors should organise group counselling session/workshop/seminar/ conferences for adolescents’ and parents to educate them on various ways human can be trafficked. Also, government should intensify effort on preventive strategies against human trafficking.

scholarly journals ADOLESCENTS’ AWARENESS OF VARIOUS WAYS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES AS EXPRESSED BY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OYO METROPOLIS

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
John Idowu Shittu ◽  
Ayotunde Oyedele Oyediran ◽  
Oyelade Oyekola Olukayode
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Human Trafficking ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Preventive Strategies ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study investigated adolescents’ awareness of the various ways of human trafficking and preventive strategies among secondary school students in Oyo metropolis. Two research questions and two hypotheses were raised to guide the study. Descriptive survey method was adopted to carry out the study. Stratified random sampling technique was employed to select 250 respondents for the study. A researcher designed questionnaire titled ‘Knowledge of Human Trafficking and Preventive Strategies Questionnaire’ (KOHTPSQ); was used as instrument for data collection. The research questions were answered using mean, while the research hypotheses were tested using the z-test statistics at 0.05 level of confidence. The findings showed that male and female students of secondary schools in Oyo metropolis are to a great extent, aware of the ways by which human can be trafficked. A significant difference existed in the knowledge of the ways by which human are being trafficked. It was recommended that counsellors should organise group counselling session/workshop/seminar/ conferences for adolescents’ and parents to educate them on various ways human can be trafficked. Also, government should intensify effort on preventive strategies against human trafficking.

scholarly journals Effects of Jigsaw-Puzzle Instructional Strategy on Secondary School Students’ Performance on Growth as a Concept in Biology in Abia State

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Joy C. Chukwu ◽  
A. A. Arokoyu
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Instructional Strategy ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Jigsaw Puzzle ◽  
School Students ◽  
Biology Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions

The study examined the effects of jigsaw-puzzle instructional strategy on secondary school students’ performance on Growth as a concept in Biology in Ukwa West Local Government Area, Abia State.  Gender effect on Biology students’ performance was also investigated. Two objectives, two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. Quasi-experimental design was adopted in this study. One hundred and fifteen (115) Biology students from two mixed secondary schools randomly selected formed the sample size. Biology Performance Test on Growth (BPTOG) which contained twenty (20) multiple choice questions was used for gathering data. Test re-test method was to test the instrument. The BPTOG was validated by two experts in Department of Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Reliability index of 0.76 was obtained using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation. Mean and Standard deviation were used in answering the research questions and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study showed that there was a significant difference between the academic performance of students in experimental group and those in control. More so, gender has no effect on Biology students’ performance in jigsaw-puzzle group. It was recommended that Biology teachers should adopt Jigsaw-Puzzle Instructional Strategy in this 21st century classroom to encourage group learning among students.

scholarly journals Attitude and Awareness amongst Secondary School Students of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, Rivers State

2020 ◽  
pp. 82-90
Author(s):  
D. Lawson ◽  
John, W. Dike ◽  
Bob-Manuel, Mienye ◽  
Somiari, Abiye
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
School Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Rivers State

Introduction: The study investigated the attitude and awareness amongst secondary school students of sexually transmitted infections in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers state. Methodology: Three research questions were formulated to guide the study, with a target population of 350 from fifteen schools and sample size of 70 students, drawn through disproportionate random sampling technique. The Sexually Transmitted Infection Evaluator (STIE) questionnaire was employed to gather data from the respondents. The instrument was validated by two experts in Measurement and Evaluation, while reliability of the instrument was determined through test-retest method to obtain a coefficient of 0.90 index. The research questions were analyzed using mean value. Results: The attitude of students towards sexually transmitted infections is negative and the awareness level is still poor. Conclusion: Based on the findings it was recommended that sex education should be taught in all schools and teachers should come up with modalities of improving sexuality education in schools to ensure students awareness of sexually transmitted infections.

scholarly journals GEOBAORD APPLICATION ON GEOMETRY TEACHING AND SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN DEGEMA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, RIVERS STATE

2020 ◽  
pp. 262-268
Author(s):  
Olajide Deborah ◽  
Prof. C. O. Ekwueme ◽  
Dr. O. F Ndioho
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
School Students ◽  
Senior Secondary School ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Senior Secondary

This study advocated the efficacy of Geoboard manipulative in senior secondary school students’ academic performance in the teaching and learning of Geometry. A sample of one hundred (100) Senior Secondary School One (SSS1) students were used by Simple Random Sampling Technique from two secondary schools in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State. The instrument for data collection was pretestposttest Geometric Performance Test (GPT). The reliability of the instrument was tested outside the sample with the coefficient of 0.98 using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) method.The instrument was validated by two Mathematics experts. This research was guided by two (2) objectives, two (2) research questions and two (2) hypotheses. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation, while analysis of co-variance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings established that Geoboard technique revealed effectiveness of Geoboard in providing adequate structure for in-depth learning of authentic tasks leading to meaningful understanding and hence enhance better performance of Geometry which was perceived as difficult by senior secondary school students. It also demonstrated that Geoboard is a very effective technique in enhancing students’ performance in Geometry. KEYWORDS: Geoboard, Manipulative, Teaching-Learning.

scholarly journals ADOLESCENTS’ AWARENESS OF VARIOUS WAYS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES AS EXPRESSED BY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OYO METROPOLIS

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
John Idowu Shittu ◽  
Ayotunde Oyedele Oyediran ◽  
Oyelade Oyekola Olukayode
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Human Trafficking ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Preventive Strategies ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study investigated adolescents’ awareness of the various ways of human trafficking and preventive strategies among secondary school students in Oyo metropolis. Two research questions and two hypotheses were raised to guide the study. Descriptive survey method was adopted to carry out the study. Stratified random sampling technique was employed to select 250 respondents for the study. A researcher designed questionnaire titled ‘Knowledge of Human Trafficking and Preventive Strategies Questionnaire’ (KOHTPSQ); was used as instrument for data collection. The research questions were answered using mean, while the research hypotheses were tested using the z-test statistics at 0.05 level of confidence. The findings showed that male and female students of secondary schools in Oyo metropolis are to a great extent, aware of the ways by which human can be trafficked. A significant difference existed in the knowledge of the ways by which human are being trafficked. It was recommended that counsellors should organise group counselling session/workshop/seminar/ conferences for adolescents’ and parents to educate them on various ways human can be trafficked. Also, government should intensify effort on preventive strategies against human trafficking.

Enhancing the Performance of Secondary School Students in Agricultural Science for Food Security in Ebonyi State.

2019 ◽  
pp. 113-121
Author(s):  
Aneke C.U. ◽  
Nwankwegu Simeon A.
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Agricultural Science ◽  
School Students ◽  
Response Options ◽  
Proper Training ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Strongly Agree

This study was set to determine the strategies for enhancing the performance of secondary school students in agricultural science for food security in Ebonyi State. A survey research design was adopted with a population of 53 respondents (14 male and 39 female agricultural science teachers) sampled purposively from 48 secondary schools in Izzi local government area of Ebonyi State. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The instrument for data collection was a structured 4-point weighted 21-item questionnaire developed by the researcher sectioned A and B with response options of Strongly Agree (SA), Agree (A), Disagree (DA) and Strongly Disagree (SD) after intensive literature review and the numerical values of 4, 3, 2 & 1 was assigned to the instrument respectively. The instrument was validated by three research experts while the reliability index of 0.77 was established using Cronbach Alpha reliability estimate. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the two research questions while t-test was used to test the two null hypotheses at .05 level of significance and appropriate degree of freedom. Some of the findings among others include that teachers can enhance the performance of secondary school students in agricultural science for food security in Ebonyi State. It was therefore recommended that facilities should be made available for proper training of secondary school students for productivity on graduation and as well for food security in Ebonyi State.

STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (26) ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Mahmood Alam
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Core Curriculum ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
School Students ◽  
Senior Secondary School ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Senior Secondary

The present study was conducted to ascertain the environmental awareness across gender, locale, type of schools and academic stream among senior secondary school students. The sample of the study comprised of 300 11th class students studying in different government and non- government senior secondary schools of Sambhal district (U.P.) of Moradabad region. Environment Awareness Ability Measure (EAAM) by Praveen Kumar Jha (1998) was used to collect the data for the purpose. The data were analyzed using descriptive (Mean, Standard Deviations) and inferential (‘t’- test) statistics. The findings of the present study revealed that there is significant difference in environmental awareness of senior secondary school students across gender (boys and girls), type of schools (government and non-government) and academic stream (science and arts). However no significant difference is found in case of rural and urban sample. The reason for this result may be the rampant illiteracy in the district. Stakeholders should, therefore, ensure that the curriculum relating to environmental education is transacted as a core curriculum. Other activities related to environmental education viz., curricular, co- curricular and literary activities should also be organized to infuse environmental awareness among students.

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