scholarly journals IMPACT OF MODELLING TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME LEARNING ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

2020 ◽  
pp. 292-299
Author(s):  
Dr. Thadei A. Kiwango
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Technology Integration ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Government ◽  
Arusha Region ◽  
Primary School Pupils ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Out Of School

This paper determines the impact of modelling technology integration for of out-of-school (OST) learning on academic achievement in primary schools. The research was conducted in Arusha Region, specifically in Meru District. The paper adopted the experimental design, involving experimental and control groups. Each of the two groups comprised three (3) schools, making a total of six (6) schools. The experiment was conducted using Digital Video Disks (DVDs), mobile phones, notebooks and home assignment booklets. The tools were further supplemented by a list of perceived best practices, and examination papers. The findings reveal a statistically significant difference in mean scores between the control and experimental groups as confirmed by 95% confidence level whereby, F (1, 180) = 28.63, p=0. Based on the findings, null hypothesis was rejected, leading to the conclusion that the proposed model for OST technology integration is attributed to significant improvements in academic achievement for primary school OST learners. The implication of these findings is for researchers, and other educational stakeholders, including the government to invest in devising contextually relevant model, and mobilizing parents, teachers and learners with a view to hastening technology integration in order to improve academic achievements for primary school pupils. There is also a need for studies that further explore technology integration opportunities, and associated challenges in a bid to addressing poor academic performance among primary school pupils.

scholarly journals Impact of Out-of-School Time Technology Integration Modelling on Mathematics Performance: A Case of Primary Schools in Meru District, Tanzania

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (Issue 4) ◽  
pp. 75-88
Author(s):  
Thadei A. Kiwango
Keyword(s):  
Technology Integration ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Out Of School Time ◽  
School Time ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Mixed Approach ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Out Of School

This study sought to establish the impact of modelling technology integration for of Out-of-School Time (OST) learning on the performance in Mathematics in primary schools. The study adopted a mixed approach where both quantitative and qualitative data were analysed. The study employed an experimental design involving the experimental and the control groups. Each of the two groups comprised three (3) schools, making a total of six out of 152 primary schools in Meru District. The findings reveal a statistically significant difference in mean scores between the control and the experimental group. The study concluded that modelling of technology integration for OST learning is attributed to significant improvements in performance of Mathematics in primary schools. Apart from building pupils’ interest, confidence and creativity in mathematics, technology integration modelling enticed teachers, parents and pupils to collaboratively dedicate more time and commitment in favour of the mathematics subject. The study recommends that school administrators and teachers need to cooperate with parents to encourage and support primary school children to embrace positive use of educational technology particularly in OST learning.

scholarly journals AWARENESS, ACCESSIBILITY AND ABILITY TO USE COMPUTERS BY PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS

2020 ◽  
pp. 552-557
Author(s):  
Dr. Thadei Kiwango
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Government School ◽  
Out Of School Time ◽  
School Time ◽  
Arusha Region ◽  
Primary School Pupils ◽  
Out Of School ◽  
At Home

This paper is a determination of use of digital technology for instructional purposes in out of school environment. The paper specifically explores the awareness of primary school pupils on the significance of using computers, access to computers and the ability to use computers. A total of 458 pupils were selected from 9 primary schools in three (3) divisions of Meru District in Arusha Region. The findings of the study shows that only 18.8% of pupils were aware of the usefulness of computers, while even smaller percentage of pupils (9.6%) had computers at home. On the other hand, only 16.6% of pupils could use computers. On the basis of the findings, it could be inferred that although some pupils are aware that computers can potentially facilitate learning, they are not adequately available at home, while also quite few pupils can use them. On the basis of these observations; the government, school administrators and other stakeholders in education should work together to raise pupils’ awareness of the usefulness of computers, along with making computers available and enabling pupils to make use of them to improve learning both in regular classroom and out of school time. At the bottom line, studies that are geared towards exploring the robust approaches which not only can raise pupils’ awareness but can more importantly make families see the importance of availing computers to their school children while at the same time encouraging pupils to use computers to improve their learning at school and out of school time are inevitable.

scholarly journals Influence of Self-Regulation and Social Competence on Academic Achievement of Lower Primary School Pupils in Osun State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 143-150
Author(s):  
Ekpenyong B. E. ◽  
V. O. Adediran ◽  
B. A. Adeyemi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Social Competence ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Primary School Pupils

This study determined the prevalence of se1f regulatory skills (behavioural, emotional,verbal) and assessed the level of social competence of primary school pupils in Osun State. The study further examined the influence of self-regulatory skills and social competence on primary school pupils’ academic achievement. These were with a view to providing information on the association between Self-regulation and Social Competence in relation to lower Primary School Pupils’ academic achievement in Osun State Nigeria. The study adopted the correlational survey research design. The population for the study comprised primary III pupils in Osun State. Sample size consisted of 418 Primary III pupils selected using the multistage sampling procedure. Firstly, from the three Senatorial districts in Osun State, nine Local Government Areas (LGAs) were selected using simple random sampling technique (three from each senatorial district). Secondly, in each LGA, two primary schools were selected using simple random sampling technique. Thirdly, eighteen intact classes of primary Ill pupils were selected from each of the selected schools using the simple random sampling technique.The three instruments used for this study were: Sell-Regulation Observation Scale (SROS) Teachers Rating Scale (TRS); and Pupils’ Achievement Test (PAT). Data was analyzed using percentage and chi-square. The results showed that the level of primary school pupils’ behavioural self-regulatory skill was low (30%), emotional self-regulatory skill was at average (43%) while the verbal self-regulatory skill was low (27%). Overall, the level of self-regulatory skills of primary school pupils’ was low (39%). The results also indicated that the level of’ manifestation of social competence was high (64%). Results further showed that there was a statistically significant influence of self-regulatory skills and social competence on primary school pupils’ academic achievement (x2= 873.532, p<0.05). The study concluded that whilst Self-regulatory skill contributed little to pupils‘ academic achievement, Social Competence greatly influenced primary school pupils’ academic achievement in Osun State.

scholarly journals Comparative Observation of the Use of Combi 10 and Filter Paper in the Diagnosis of Schistosoma haematobium Infections

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
V. U. Obisike ◽  
F. O. Ikpe ◽  
E. U. Amuta
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Filter Paper ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Schistosoma Haematobium ◽  
Urine Samples ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Primary School Pupils ◽  
Filtration Technique

Urinary Schistosomiasis is neglected tropical disease (NTDs) caused by the trematode, Schistosoma haematobium. This Study was designed to comparatively observe the use of Combi 10 and filter paper in the diagnosis of Schistosoma hameatobium, and to determine the prevalence and intensity of the Infection among Primary School Pupils in Makurdi Metropolis. A survey involving 202 pupils from four different primary schools within the Makurdi Metropolis was conducted. Urine samples were collected from pupils between the ages 5 to 19 and examined for hematuria and Ova of Schistosoma haematobium using Medi Test Combi 10 and Polycarbonate Filters in Urine Syringe Filtration Technique (USFT) respectively. The prevalence of Schistosoma haematobium based on microscopic examination of Filter papers was 25.7% while prevalence of Hematuria was 35%. Prevalence of Proteinuria was observed to be 50% Infection Intensity varied from Light to heavy. In general infection was higher among males (26.3%) than females (25.8%; P>0.05) although statistically non-significant. The age specific prevalence ranged from 11.1% to 40% in 5-9 years and 15-19 years respectively (P >0.05), and showed no significant difference. There was also a strong positive correlation between the use Medi-test Combi 10 reagent strips and Poly membrane Filtration technique.  A total of 111 urine samples were positive to haematuria using combi 10 while only 52 urine samples were positive to S. haematobium using poly membrane filter paper, hence correlation is significant at 0.05 level. The above finding shows that S. haematobiumis prevalent among primary school pupils and the use of Combi 10 and Filter paper are both diagnostic tools that can be used in S. haematobium diagnosis. They can both ascertain the prevalence of the disease will provide a guide for the treatment and eradicating of the infection. Hence, decisive control measures including administration of praziquantel to pupils are needed.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Ascariasis among Primary School Pupils in Two Communities of Kebbi State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
M. M. Galamaji ◽  
D. D. Attah
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Increase With Increase ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Improved Sanitation ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Primary School Pupils

This study was carried out to determine the incidence of Ascariasis among primary school pupils in Jega and Maiyama of Kebbi state, Nigeria. Four hundred (400) stool samples were examined for Ascaris infections using formal-ether concentration techniques. The result of this study revealed 11.75% prevalence of the parasite. There was no significant difference (P>0.05) between the prevalence of Ascariasis among pupils examined from various schools. Statistical analysis shows that the prevalence of the infection was associated with community (O.R = 1.55) and gender (O.R = 1.72). The result also show that the infection increase with increase in age of the pupils. Improved sanitation, personal hygiene, deliberate policy for regular deworming of school children by the government will decrease the rate of ascariasis.

Relationship Among Intelligence, Achievement Motivation, Type of School, and Academic Performance of Kenyan Urban Primary School Pupils

2018 ◽  
pp. 1540-1547
Author(s):  
Jessina Mukomunene Muthee ◽  
Catherine G. Murungi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Achievement Motivation ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
T Test ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Primary School Pupils ◽  
Type Of School

This chapter determines the extent to which primary school academic performance was influenced by the criterion variables. Two hundred pupils male and female of age 12 and 14.5years from both public and private primary schools in Nairobi city participated in the study. Multiple regression and t-test were used for data analysis. The results revealed that three independent variables; intelligence, achievement, motivation and type of school jointly and significantly contributed to the prediction of academic achievement of the urban primary school pupils. (R = 0.693, P &lt; .01). In terms of magnitude of contribution, intelligence turned out to be the most significant predictor (Beta = .445, t = 7.503, P&lt; .01) followed by achievement motivation (beta = 0.282, t – 5.042, P&lt; .01) and type of school (Beta = 0.208, t = 3.615, P &lt; .01). The results of t – test revealed that students from private schools differ significantly from students of public schools in academic achievement and intelligence but not in terms of achievement motivation.

scholarly journals Effects of Child Abuse on Academic Performance of Primary School Pupils in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 600-609
Author(s):  
Tersoo Timothy Tsegba ◽  
Ibrahim Ologele ◽  
Kafayah Adeola Jidda ◽  
Joseph Abiodun Stephen
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Related Field ◽  
The Government ◽  
Primary School Pupils

Several factors contributing to the low standard of education in Nigeria where child abuse identified to be an important factor. The study, therefore, investigates the effect of child abuse on the academic performance of primary school pupils in the Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. The population of the study comprised all primary school pupils and their teachers in the study area. The descriptive research design of survey type employed for the study. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select ten public primary schools out of fifty seven public primary schools in the study area. Nine hundred and forty–six (946) respondents selected for the study. Researchers developed a questionnaire validated by three experts from the related field was used as an instrument for the study. The findings revealed that child abuse has a significant effect on pupils participation in the class and also had a significant effect on pupils assessment in the Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. The researchers' recommends among others that the government should carry out an enlightenment campaign through mass media for parents and guardians on the consequences of child abuse on the educational achievement of primary school pupils to improve their participation in classes as well as improve their assessment grades in test and examination.

scholarly journals Comparison Of Pupils’ Completion Rate Before And During 2006/2007 School Feeding Programme In Selected Public Primary Schools In Rivers State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-202
Author(s):  
Nnamdi Anero
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Completion Rate ◽  
Completion Rates ◽  
Head Teachers ◽  
School Feeding ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Government ◽  
Rural Dwellers ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
The Impact

The study titled ‘Comparison of pupils’ completion rate before and during 2006/2007 school feeding programme in selected public primary schools in Rivers State, Nigeria was carried out to determine the impact of the feeding programme on the pupils’ completion rate. The study compared the completion rate of pupils before and during the feeding programme and also investigated the completion rate on the bases of boys and girls as well as urban and rural pupils. Out of 868 schools in Rivers State, 44 schools were randomly selected for the study.  The Head teachers of the selected schools were requested to supply relevant records of the pupils’ enrolment, dropout, return and completion rates using the admission and attendance registers as well as the result schedules.  The figures generated from the records were analyzed using simple percentages. Based on the analysis, the study established that completion rate during the feeding programme was higher than when there was no feeding among pupils in Rivers State. The study further established that there was no significant difference between the completion rates of the urban and rural pupils during or before the feeding programme and also established that more males completed primary education than females during the feeding programme in Rivers State. It therefore recommended that the government should re-introduce the feeding progamme and also carry out enlightenment campaign among the rural dwellers to enable them fully utilize the opportunity as well as seek for participation of philanthropists in funding the programme in all the nooks and crannies of the state so that all and sundry shall benefit.

scholarly journals Soil-Transmitted Helminths Infection and Associated Risk Factors among Primary School Pupils in Omogho and Awa Communities, Anambra State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 56-64
Author(s):  
Amarachukwu Nwankwo ◽  
Anthony Chibuike Onyebueke ◽  
Kindness Chidi Irikannu ◽  
Chibumma Immaculata Nzeukwu ◽  
Ifediba Vivian Onwuzulike ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Soil Transmitted Helminths ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Primary School Pupils

Background: Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STHs) remain a public health problem. Infections are widely distributed in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Aim: This study was to investigate the prevalence and intensity of STH infections, the prevalence of STH mixed infections in relation to age and sex, and to identify the risk factors associated with STH infections among pupils in Omogho and Awa rural communities in Orumba North Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria. Study design: The study was a cross-sectional survey of faecal samples collected from 453 randomly selected pupils from four primary schools. Duration of study: The study was conducted between June and September 2017. Materials and methods: The faecal samples were examined by direct smear and formol ether concentration techniques. Questionnaires based survey was done to determine the risk factors of STH among the pupils. Results: The overall prevalence of STH infections was 44.2%. Among the schools, Primary School, Awa had the highest prevalence (17.0%) while Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy Primary School, Omogho, had the least prevalence (5.3%). Others were Community Primary School, Omogho (12.8%) and Community Primary School, Awa (9.1%). There was no significant difference in the prevalence of STH infections among the primary school pupils (p = 0.36, p > .05). Ascaris lumbricoides (17.2%) was highest while Strongyloides stercoralis (2.0%) was the least prevalent. Other STHs observed were hookworms (15.9%) and Trichuris trichiura (9.1%). Pupils who do not practice proper hygiene had highest infections. A total of 149(32.9%) who do not wash hands after the use of toilet had more infections than 51(11.3%) who wash their hands. There was significant difference on prevalence of STH with responses on hygiene practices (p = 0.00, p < .05). Conclusion: Absence of good toilet facility and adequate water supply in the schools made it difficult for the pupils to practice good hygiene. An integrated control of STH which should include provision of adequate toilet facilities for pupils, piped drinking water, chemotherapy and health education is recommended.

scholarly journals Academic Achievement and Psychosocial Profile of Egyptian Primary School Children in South Sinai

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 624-629
Author(s):  
Zeinab M. Monir ◽  
Ebtissam M. Salah El-Din ◽  
Inas R. El-Alameey ◽  
Gamal A. Yamamah ◽  
Hala S. Megahed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Main Concern ◽  
Background Population ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
South Sinai

BACKGROUND: Population of South Sinai has suffered from negligence for many years. Solving educational problems of this population is the main concern nowadays.AIM: To assess academic achievement in primary school children in South Sinai in relation to intelligence and psychosocial profile.SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted on 407 Bedouin and urban students randomly selected from twelve public primary schools in six cities in South Sinai. Intelligence was assessed using Goodenough-Harris test. The midyear Arabic language and Arithmetic scores were used to assess academic achievement. The teachers completed a Pediatric-Symptom Checklist for evaluation of children behaviour.RESULTS: A statistically significant difference in academic achievement (P < 0.001), total psychosocial scores, (P < 0.05), and externalization (P < 0.05) was found between urban and Bedouin students with significant gender differences (P < 0.05). Highly significant positive correlations were observed between IQ percentile and mid-year Arabic language scores and Arithmetic scores (P < 0.001), and significant negative correlations with the total score of PSCL and its subscale scores (externalising, inattention, and internalising behaviour) (P < 0.001) among the students.CONCLUSION: Comorbid academic and psychosocial dysfunction in primary school children were observed in South Sinai. A national strategy to minimise the educational gap between Bedouin and urban areas should be implemented.

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