scholarly journals Assessment of Adequacy, Availability and Extent of Utilization of Instructional Materials in the Teaching of Business Studies in Secondary Schools in Anambra State

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-60
Author(s):  
Jacinta Ifeoma Obidile ◽  
Oluchi Chinazor Obi
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Structure Questionnaire ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Business Studies ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Effective Teaching And Learning ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The need to improve the teaching and learning of Business Studies in secondary schools necessitated this study to assess the adequacy, availability and extent of utilization of instructional materials in the teaching and learning of Business Studies in secondary schools in Anambra State. Three research questions guided the study. The population of the study comprised 305 business studies teachers from 257 public secondary schools in Anambra State. Purposive and Cluster sampling were used to select 85 Secondary schools and 120 Business Studies teachers respectively. Instruments for data collection were standardized checklist and structure questionnaire. The checklist was used by the researchers to assess the adequacy of the instructional materials used in the teaching of business studies while the structured questionnaire was used to determine the availability and extent of utilization of instructional materials in the teaching of business studies. The questionnaire was validated by five experts with a reliability coefficient of 0.86. Data collected were analysed using Frequency, Percentage, Mean and Standard Deviation. Findings from the study revealed that instructional materials required in the teaching of Business Studies in secondary schools were not adequately provided. Also, that most of the instructional materials were available but not adequate and they were lowly utilized. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended among others that government and philanthropists should support public secondary schools and made available, adequate number of the instructional materials needed for effective teaching and learning of business studies. Key Words – assessment; adequacy; availability; utilization; instructional materials; business studies

Factors Militating against Effective Teaching and Learning of Computer in Secondary Schools in Enugu State Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Ogbonna Mercy. N
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Effective Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
School Administration ◽  
The State ◽  
Computer Education ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Effective Teaching And Learning

The teaching and learning of computers in secondary schools is very beneficial for preparation of students for more challenging education in the University. However, many factors militate against the effective computer education in the schools. This study sought to assess these factors in Enugu State Nigeria. Specifically it sought to assess teachers-related factors; students-related factors; government-related factors and school administrative factors that militate against effective teaching and learning of computer in the State. The study adopted survey research method and hundred questionnaires were used for the study.  Data were analysed with the use of descriptive statistics (mean) in SPSS. Respondents agreed that teachers based factors that contribute to ineffective teaching and learning of computers in secondary schools included that teachers of the subject were unqualified (=2.9) and lack experience (=2.6). Students based included absenteeism by students (=2.7) and lack of interest by students (=2.7). Government based factors included that government provide voluminous curriculum (=2.9) and do not provide funds (=3.2). School administration based factors were that mismanagement of procured instructional materials (=2.9) and mis-use of provided funds (=2.9). This study concludes that students, teachers, government and school administration have important roles to play for effective teaching and learning of computer in secondary schools. For a way forward, the study recommends that government and individuals should encourage in and out of school computer education by establishing learning centres in the State. Computer teachers should always be provided with on-the-job training or re-training programmes. Government and school administration should as a matter of priority provide computer systems and other lacking instructional materials in their schools. Students should attend to classes and improve their interest in computer education.

scholarly journals Factors affecting the selection of instructional materials in the teaching and learning of basic science in secondary schools, Imo State Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 399-404
Author(s):  
Mbaegbu Nnamdi O ◽  
Unamma Anthony O ◽  
Okorie Ikechukwu D ◽  
Ohuakanwa Onyedimma S ◽  
Odupute Colman N ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Time Allocation ◽  
Basic Science ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Imo State ◽  
Municipal Council ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Selection Of

This study was conducted to assess the factors affecting the selection of instructional materials in the teaching and learning of basic science in secondary schools, Imo State Nigeria. The study employed a descriptive survey design to find out how factors affecting the selection of instructional materials in the teaching and learning of basic science in public secondary schools in Owerri Municipal Council, Imo State. Two hundred (200) respondents comprising teachers and students from seven (7) public secondary schools in the council were interviewed using a modified five-point Likert instrument (questionnaire). The data collected were coded into SPSS and analyzed with descriptive statistics. The results showed that 103 persons strongly reported they don’t have availability instructional materials, 68 persons agreed that unfavourable time allocation affects instructional materials used by teachers to develop lesson plan, 69 persons strongly agreed that lack of skills is one of the factors affect instructional materials used in the teaching and learning of basic science in secondary schools. Also, 148 persons strongly agreed that instructional materials should be made available in schools and teachers should be encouraged in using materials during teaching. Then, lack of instructional materials/facilities and non-utilization were among the major causes of poor performance of students in basic science in Owerri Municipal Council. In conclusion, it was understood that non availability of instructional materials, unfavourable time allocation, lack of skills, lack of facilities like basic science laboratory were major factors affect teachers, school administrators and government in teaching and learning of the basic science. Therefore, Government or public school authorities should help to provide instructional materials such as modern textbooks, charts, posters, computers, flip chart, and audio recordings, because basic science in secondary schools cannot be adequate learned without instructional materials.

scholarly journals Impact of Instructional Materials in Teaching and Learning of Biology in Senior Secondary Schools in Yakurr LG A

2015 ◽  
Vol 62 ◽  
pp. 27-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oji Ekpo Effiong ◽  
Charles E. Igiri
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Highly Qualified ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Senior Secondary ◽  
Effective Teaching And Learning ◽  
The Impact

This study was designed to determine the impact of instructional materials in teaching and learning of Biology by SS II students in Yakurr local government area of Cross River state. In order to effectively handle the study, four research questions were formulated to guide the study. The descriptive statistical method was employed so as to determine the impact of teacher’s effectiveness. Five (5) comparable secondary schools were selected to represent the population of the study. The data collected were analyzed using simple percentage method to verify the research questions formulated for this study. The result of the findings revealed that there is a positive achievement in students taught by highly qualified biology teachers and those exposed to instructional materials during lessons. It was recommended that government make available to schools the basic instructional materials as this will enhance an effective teaching and learning process.

Instructional Learning Materials’ Use and Students Academic Outcomes in Private Secondary Schools sin Rwanda: A Case Study of Nyarugenge District

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (7) ◽  
pp. 76-93
Author(s):  
Ntihemuka Issacar ◽  
◽  
Dr. Andala. O. Hesbon ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Academic Outcomes ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
P Value ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Effective Use

The study aimed at investigating the influence of instructional learning materials use on students’ academic outcomes in private secondary schools in Nyarugenge District. The objectives that guided the study were: to identify the instructional learning materials used by teachers in the teaching and learning process in secondary schools of Rwanda; to assess the students’ academic outcomes resulting from the implication of instructional learning materials in teaching and learning process; to establish relationship between instructional learning materials and the students’ academic outcomes. The study was guided by system theory and descriptive survey design and correlational design. The sample of 244 respondents including students, teachers, headteachers and deputy headteacher in charge of study participated in this study. Questionnaires and interview schedule were used to collect data. Frequencies, percentages, mean, thematic approach and Pearson product moment correlation coefficient were used to analyse collected data, whereas, tables, figures and textual model were used to present collected data. The study findings revealed textbooks, worksheets, computers, chats, projectors, recoding books for students’ progress, chalks, internet sources, laboratory materials and workshops as the commonly used teaching and learning materials in private secondary schools in Nyarugenge district. Furthermore, findings revealed that computers and laboratory materials are not adequately used. The findings from teachers revealed that 68% of participated teachers agreed that effective use of instructional learning materials in teaching and learning process improves learners’ motivations in learning, and improves students’ academic outcomes, 82% of teachers reported that effective use of instructional learning materials improves students class participations. Furthermore, findings revealed a significant relationship between instructional learning materials and the student’s academic outcomes in private secondary schools in Nyarugenge district. This was revealed by p- value of 0.000 in the findings given by students and p- value of 0.004 in the findings given by the teachers. In addition, findings revealed that there is a positive degree of relationship between instructional learning materials and students’ academic outcomes as shown by the computed Karl Pearson product moment correlational coefficient of 0.433 and 0.78 findings from students and teachers respectively. The study recommended that students need to use effectively and efficiently available leaning materials in their schools. Teachers should use available learning materials in effective ways. In the schools where there are inadequate learning materials, they should explain to their leader the need for these materials. The study also recommended that school leaders should do all possible measures to provide their schools with adequate learning materials. Keywords: Students’ academic outcomes, instructional materials, learning outcomes, private secondary schools, Nyarugenge District, Rwanda

scholarly journals Factors Militating against Effective Administration of Secondary Schools in Anambra State

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 213
Author(s):  
Ikgbusi, Njideka Gloria ◽  
Iheanacho, Rowland Chima
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Secondary School Principals ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Qualified Teachers ◽  
Effective Administration ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Effective Teaching And Learning ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Frequency Counts

The study was embarked upon with a view to finding out some of the hitches influencing effective<br />administration of secondary schools in some selected zones of Anambra state namely: Aguata, Onitsha<br />and Otuocha. The population which is also the same size consists of 110 secondary school principals. A<br />self-administered questionnaire which has eight research questions and twenty-four questionnaire items<br />guided the study. The data was analysed through the use of frequency counts and simple percentages.<br />The study revealed among others that many schools are understaffed and are still facing inadequate<br />subject teachers, in other words, most principals are forced to teach some classes in addition to their<br />official work of administration. On the strength of the findings, some recommendations were made<br />among which are the provision of adequate and qualified teachers for effective teaching and learning;<br />the principals should be released from classes so that they can fully concentrate on administration of<br />their schools.

scholarly journals Principals’ Environmental Supportive Administrative Services for Effective Classroom Management in Public and Private Secondary Schools in Anambra State

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 350-354
Author(s):  
Okoye, Chinasa Regina ◽  
Prof. A. S. Omenyi
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Administrative Services ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Research Assistants ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The purpose of this study is to analyse the environmental supportive administrative services provided by principals for effective classroom management in public and private secondary schools in Anambra State. One research question and one null hypothesis guided the study. It was a descriptive study conducted in Anambra state covering the six education zones in the state. A total of 15,990 respondents constituted the population for the study. A sample of 852 teachers was used. The instrument for data collection is a structured questionnaire developed by the researchers. The questionnaire was duly validated by experts who are lecturers. The reliability of the instrument was also established. Cronbach alpha statistic was used to determine reliability which gave the reliability coefficient of 0.81. The instrument was administered on the respondents directly by the researchers who assisted by six research assistants. Out of 852 copies of the questionnaire distributed, 850 copies were correctly filled, retrieved and subjected to statistical analysis. The data were analyzed using mean ratings to answer the research question and t- test to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. Findings indicated that, in public secondary schools, adequate workshops are not provided as part of environmental supportive administrative services for effective classroom management. Accordingly, it was among others recommended that government should organize workshops for secondary schools on environmental supportive administrative services.

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