scholarly journals Evaluating Recommended Literature Texts for Senior Basic Education in Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
EI Obi ◽  
OS Akujobi
Keyword(s):  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Error Analysis ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Universal Basic Education ◽  
Error Analyses ◽  
Works Of Art ◽  
Literary Art

The beauty and usefulness of a literary piece lie basically on the author’s diction. The expression, ‘literary art’ stems from the fact that literary artists are able to create interesting works of art by proper manipulation of language(s) that among other things entertain and educate their reading audience. For young minds, literature is not only didactic; it also boosts their language acquisition. In recognition of the crucial roles played by literature, Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board recommended an appreciable number of textbooks for the study of literature in English. These books run from 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013 academic sessions. The thrust of this study is to ascertain the grammatical level of the language of some of these texts, particularly the genres of prose and drama. Error analyses of three texts namely: Decree of the gods, Wishful Bliss and That’s My Girl randomly selected from basic 7-9 were carried out. Concord incongruity, omission/superfluous use of articles and misuse/omission of pronouns were specifically sought for. A simple survey design was adopted for the study and the errors were collated, analyzed and classified based on their types-syntactic, morphological, and concord errors. The study reveals that the texts are replete with concord errors, misuse of articles, omission and improper application of prepositions in structures. The implication of the findings in the teaching and learning of English is discussed and suggestions for improvement made.Key words: Literary art(ist), Language acquisition, Grammatical level, Error analysis, Concord incongruity, Articles and Pronouns

scholarly journals Affective Response of Students on the Integration of Think-pair-share and Reciprocal Teaching Methods on Upper Basic Education Social Studies Students in Imo State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 29-35
Author(s):  
Ejiogu, Cynthia I. ◽  
Akakuru, Ojiugo C. ◽  
Obinna-Akakuru, Annabel U. ◽  
Ordua, Victor N.
Keyword(s):  
Social Studies ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Affective Response ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Reciprocal Teaching ◽  
Imo State

The affective response of students on the integration of think-pair-share and Reciprocal Teaching methods on upper basic education social studies students in Imo State, Nigeria has been rigorously asses to ascertain the attitude of students towards the use of these learning methods. Two research objectives were proposed to guide the study; two research questions where posed; while two hypotheses were equally raised and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. The population for the comprised the entire 98,054 public Upper basic 11 Education students in Imo State from 285 government owned secondary schools in Imo State, a total sample of 400 students were sampled. The instrument for data collection was a researcher-made Questionnaire on the Attitude of Students towards Think-Pair-Share and Reciprocal Teaching methods (QASTPS&RT). The research instrument was appropriately validated by software design experts, educational technology professionals, behavioral psychologists, and Social Studies teachers. The reliability of the instrument was determined through a pilot study that was conducted using JSS2 Social Studies students from one co-educational school within the study area but outside the schools sampled for the main study. The data obtained were analyzed using Cronbach alpha’s formula, and an internal consistency coefficient value of 0.70 was obtained. The study reveals that the attitude of students is highly related to the acquisition of knowledge using the Think-Pair-Share approach. There is a high positive relationship existed between the Think-Pair-Share and Reciprocal Teaching methods; and students attitude in students Social Studies learning in Imo State. Based on these findings, there is need for the incorporation of modern instructional methods into the teaching and learning of Social Studies in junior secondary schools. This will ensure that students are abreast with global best practices which enhance achievement.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Implementation of the Universal Basic Education Yoruba Language Curriculum in South Western Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1465
Author(s):  
AYODELE Christiana Ayo ◽  
OYINLOYE Gabriel Oludele
Keyword(s):  
Basic Education ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Language Curriculum ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Universal Basic Education ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Work Done ◽  
Yoruba Language

The study evaluated the implementation of the Universal Basic Education Yoruba Language Curriculum in South Western States of Nigeria. The purpose is to determine the extent of the coverage of the Curriculum. It is also meant to determine whether the objectives of the Yoruba Language Curriculum are achieved. Also, it is meant to ascertain the attitude of the students towards the learning of Yoruba Language. The study is a descriptive research of the survey design. The population consists of all students and teachers that are teaching Yoruba Language in all upper Basic Schools in South Western Nigeria. A sample of 1500 respondents which consists of 1200 students and 300 teachers that are teaching Yoruba Language in upper Basic Schools was selected through the use of multistage sampling techniques. Three (3) Research questions and (2) Two Hypotheses were used and tested at 0.5 level of significance. Four instruments were used to elicit information. They are, Teachers’ Questionnaire on implementation of the Universal Basic Education Yoruba Language Curriculum, Questionnaire on students’ attitude towards learning of Yoruba language and Students achievement test. The students’ class notes were also used to know the extent of the work done. The data generated were subjected to descriptive analysis and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that, there was a low positive relationship between the Universal Basic Education Yoruba Language Curriculum and its implementation.

scholarly journals Analysis of Joint School Section Practice of Private School under Universal Basic Education in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Muhinat Bolanle Bello
Keyword(s):  
Private School ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
School Students ◽  
School Activities ◽  
Universal Basic Education ◽  
Academic Activities ◽  
Basic School ◽  
Joint Section

This study examined the threat pose by schools operating a joint section under UBE to academic activities of both the pupils and students. The research method adopted for this study is the qualitative descriptive design of survey type. Upper basic school I, II, and III students of 15 purposively selected schools operating joint section Universal Basic Education System in Ilorin metropolis were selected for the study. Researchers-designed structured interviews with content validity and 0.77 reliability index of the instrument was the only instrument used to elicit the needed data from the respondents. The findings of the study revealed that: upper basic school students were seriously distracted the students it is meant to cater for in many ways. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that; the same time should be allocated to both sections for both school activities since they use the same compound to decrease distraction and confusion of the students or better still, sections should be structured in different locations to reduce overpopulation in the compound thereby making teaching and learning more effective.

Leadership Practices of Principals for Sustainable Development of Secondary Schools in Anambra State.

2019 ◽  
pp. 45-51
Author(s):  
Afugbuom O.M.
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Test Statistics ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Teaching And Learning Environment ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The purpose of this study was to ascertain the leadership of principals for sustainable development of secondary schools in Anambra State. The researcher adopted a descriptive survey design for this study. Two research questions and two null hypotheses were formulated and they guided the study. The population for the study consisted of all 257 principals and 4320 teachers in Anambra State secondary schools. 10% of the teachers‟ population was used for this study while 257 principals were used. The researcher made use of a 10 item questionnaire which was face validated by three experts. The reliability of the instrument was determined by using Cronbach Alpha. The reliability index was 0.80 which made the instrument reliable. The researchers‟ questions were answered by making use of mean with standard deviation, while t-test statistics was used to test the hypotheses. The findings of the study showed that the sustainable development of secondary schools in Anambra State was to a great extent. The recommendations made among others was for the principals to enhance their working relationship with the staff of the secondary schools as to create a peaceful teaching and learning environment for a sustainable development in the schools.

scholarly journals Emerging Issues in the Nigerian 9-Year Basic Education Curriculum: Implications for Cultural and Creative Arts Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-91
Author(s):  
Ebele V. Ojukwu
Keyword(s):  
Arts Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
Creative Arts ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Emerging Issues ◽  
Curriculum Reforms

This qualitative research study sought to assess and evaluate the emerging issues in the teaching and learning of cultural and creative arts (CCA) in Anambra state of Nigeria. Data was gathered through oral consultations while the historical background of the cultural and creative arts in Nigeria is employed as the theoretical frame work upon which the study is based. The paper argues that for school curriculum reforms to meet the needs of the basic education system, the school-based practices should be made to respond to school curriculum reforms. The paper concludes by suggesting that progress can only be made in CCA education if there are serious reforms in pedagogical content at the level of pre-service teacher education as well as capacity building workshops for serving teachers. Keywords: 9-Year basic education curriculum, Cultural and creative arts education, Emerging issues, and Teachers reflections

scholarly journals THE IMPLEMENTATION OF UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION: THE JOURNEY SO FAR IN BORNO, BAUCHI AND TARABA STATES, NIGERIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 235-244
Author(s):  
I. B. Bukar ◽  
A. U. Mwajim ◽  
Dugje Kadiri
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Education Programme ◽  
Educational Programme ◽  
Statistical Information ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Qualified Teachers ◽  
Local Education ◽  
Universal Basic Education

This paper examined the implementation of Universal Basic Education programme in Borno, Bauchi and Taraba states, Nigeria. The major problems that the paper looked at include lack of infrastructural facilities, storage of teaching and learning material and qualified teachers. Observation and documented evidence from the three Ministries of Education, Local Education Authorities and Universal Basic Commission were used in collecting the data. The study revealed that some of the teachers recruited to participate in the programme had fake certificates. This was discovered through verification of results by the UBE commission in Borno state. Despite the problems observed, the UBE has in the three states employed over 7.000 teachers as well as built and renovated classrooms. It was recommended, among other things that, statistical information on the components that makes teaching and learning effective should be considered before embarking on such an important educational programme for the nation.

An Error Analysis of Hiragana and Katakana Writing Systems in the Learning of Japanese as Third Language at UiTM

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Norhazlina Husin ◽  
Nuranisah Tan Abdullah ◽  
Aini Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Error Analysis ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
The Other ◽  
Japanese Language ◽  
Writing System ◽  
Writing Systems ◽  
Third Language ◽  
Main Challenge

Abstract The teaching of Japanese language as third language to foreign students has its own issues and challenges. It does not merely involve only teaching the four language skills. Japanese language has its own unique values. These unique values also tend to differentiate the teaching of Japanese language as a third language from other third language acquisitions. The teaching of Japanese language as third language to foreign students also involves the teaching of its writing system. This makes the teaching of Japanese language rather complicated because Japanese language has three forms of writings, namely: Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji. Students are required to fully understand the Hiragana system of writing first before proceeding to learn the other two forms of writings. The main challenge in the teaching of Japanese writing systems is the time allocated that can be considered as very limited as other language aspects need to be taught too. This, which relates directly to students’ factor very much contribute to the challenges foreseen. Students are likely to face problems in understanding and using the writings as they simultaneously need to adhere to the findings teaching and learning schedules. This article discusses on the analysis conducted in terms of the learning of the Hiragana and Katagana systems of writing among foreign students. The discussion in this article is based on the teaching of Japanese language to students of Universiti Teknologi MARA(UiTM), Shah Alam. Keywords: Third language, Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji

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