scholarly journals Students’ and Teachers’ Factors Hindering Effective Teaching and Learning of Economics in Secondary Schools in the Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ezinne Orie Idika
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Effective Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Effective Teaching And Learning

Students’ and teachers’ factors that affect effective teaching and learning of economics in secondary schools in the Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria, was investigated using 10 out of 31 public schools in the study area. Data was collected using a questionnaire titled “Teachers’ & students’ factors hindering effective teaching and learning of Economics in Secondary Schools (TSFETLE),” developed by the researchers and rated on a four-point scale. The instrument had 26 items arranged in three clusters. Cluster A elicited information on teacher-related factors hindering effective teaching and learning of economics, Cluster B sought information on student-related factors that hinder effective teaching and learning of economics, and Cluster C sought information on strategies for effective teaching and learning of economics. The 52 teachers in the 31 government-owned secondary schools and 349 SS2 students of economics in 10 randomly selected secondary schools in the Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State were included in the study. Data elicited from three research questions were analyzed descriptively using mean and standard deviation, while t-test was used to compare the teachers’ and students’ responses. The results of the study showed that teachers’ qualifications, teaching methods, and students’ attitudes and disposition toward economics are the key factors affecting effective teaching and learning of economics.

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 The attitude of biology teachers towards improvisation and utilization of instructional materials in teaching and learning biology in private secondary schools in Potiskum local government area

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 028-040
Author(s):  
Nuhu Ibrahim ◽  
Abba Alhaji Mohammed ◽  
Musa Abdullahi ◽  
Grace Ifemedike Uzoma ◽  
Maryam Gambo Bizi
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Effective Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Entire Group ◽  
Visual Aids ◽  
Biology Teachers ◽  
Teaching Biology

This study was carried out on the Attitude of Biology Teachers towards Improvisation and Utilization of Instructional Materials in Private Secondary Schools in Potiskum Local Government Area. Four research questions in line with the purpose of the study were formulated to guide the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The target group of the study was the entire 38 Biology teachers from 22 Private schools in Potiskum Local Government Area. Due to manageable size of the group, there is no sample and sampling technique used for the study as such the entire group was used for the study. Data were collected for the study through the administration of structured questionnaire. The data obtained were analysed using mean. The findings of the study revealed that, Biology teachers give students group projects to produce instructional materials and Biology teachers request that students bring materials in the environment to be used as improvised material during lessons. The findings of the study also revealed that, Biology teacher utilized improvised Visual aids like diagram, charts, posters, pictures and photographs for effective teaching of Biology, and Biology teachers utilized available resource person in the community to improvised instructional materials for teaching Biology. The findings of the study further revealed that, the use of Improvised Biology Materials helps the biology teachers to capture and sustain the curiosity and interest of the learners towards the lesson in schools and that the use of Improvised Biology Materials helps the biology teachers to motivate students in the subject being taught. The findings of the study also revealed that, lack of awareness on where to obtain facilities for improvising instructional materials and lack of motivation on part of government for Biology teachers in their efforts towards improvisation of instructional materials for teaching Biology are some of the problems faced by Biology teachers towards improvisation of Instructional Materials for Teaching and Learning of Biology in Private Secondary Schools in Potiskum Local Government Area. It was recommended that, Policy-makers in the secondary schools should raise fund so as to procure materials necessary for improvisation and purchase of textbooks that will facilitate the effective teaching of the course.

scholarly journals Perceived effects of examination special centres on teaching and learning of English language and quality of education in Nsukka local government area, Enugu state, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ngozi Ugonma Emelogu ◽  
Chidinma Kalu Nwafor ◽  
Godswill Uchechukwu Chigbu ◽  
Esther Ngozi Oluikpe
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Traditional Leaders ◽  
Perceived Effects ◽  
Enugu State

AbstractThis study examined the perceived effects of examination special centres on teaching and learning of English language and the quality of education in Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria. The study employed a descriptive survey design. All the 123 English language teachers (PPMB Statistics, 2020) from 31 secondary schools, five secondary school principals, three religious priests and three traditional leaders in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria were sampled for the study. The researchers developed a 15-item-structured questionnaire for data collection from the 31 teachers; while 3 structured interview questions were used to elicit responses from the principals, religious priests and traditional leaders. Mean and standard deviation were used to analyse the data collected with questionnaire; while the oral interview was analysed qualitatively through thematic analysis. The study revealed that examination special centres have detrimental effect on the teaching and learning of English language in secondary schools and the quality of education in Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria. It was recommended among others that private and public secondary schools, and tutorial centres that have been turned into examination special centres should be closed down by Enugu State Ministry of Education.

The Hidden Curriculum and Classroom Procedure: Informed Personal Views of Teachers

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 562-572
Author(s):  
Kankam Boadu ◽  
Gideon Boadu ◽  
Gloria Nyame
Keyword(s):  
Effective Teaching ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Hidden Curriculum ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Emerging Themes ◽  
Effective Teaching And Learning

The study examined how teachers perceived the hidden curriculum.  A sample size of twenty teachers was purposively selected and involved in the study. Data were collected through interviews, and the emerging themes formed the focus of the analyses. The study found that teachers possessed a good understanding of the hidden curriculum and its features. Again, teachers perceived the hidden curriculum as important to the teaching and learning process. It was also observed that due attention should be given to its uses. It was concluded that teachers perceived the hidden curriculum positively as it matters to effective teaching and learning.

scholarly journals Strategies for Effective Teaching of Reading Among Secondary Schools in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State.

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Kolawole Saliu
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Effective Teaching ◽  
Teaching Strategies ◽  
English Language ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Teaching Of Reading ◽  
Correlation Statistics

Learning a language is different from acquiring it. To learn a language, all necessary skills are required. However, reading, a receptive skill, remains one of those four skills needed for language learning. As teachers of English, all efforts must be put forward in order to improve the teaching of reading through required strategies for effective teaching. This study however centers on effective teaching strategies of reading among secondary schools in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State. In order to achieve this, questionnaire was used to elicit information on the respondents so as to be able to gather all necessary information needed for this study. The sample consists of Sixty (60) English language teachers who were randomly selected across twenty (20) randomly selected Junior and senior secondary schools in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State. Data were analysed using descriptive and correlation statistics. The findings of the study revealed that the use of flash-cards, passage of relevant pictures and photographs, among others, are the teaching strategies needed for effective teaching of reading. Based on the result of the findings, it was recommended that sufficient teaching materials should be provided by government to assist teachers in the teaching of reading. This, among others, were discussed in this study.

scholarly journals Parents Socio-Economic Factors as it Affect Students Academic Performance in Selected Public Secondary Schools in Ado Local Government Area of Ekiti State

2020 ◽  
pp. 144-148
Author(s):  
E. F. Fakunle ◽  
B. K. Ajayi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Rich ◽  
The Government

The study examined the influence of parent’s socio-economic status on the academic performance of students in selected public secondary schools in Ado Local government Area of Ekiti State, Nigeria. The study used stratified sampling techniques to select two hundred and five (205) students from five (5) public schools. Also, data on students’ academic performance was obtained from students results in four core subjects. Data obtained was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. The study revealed that parents attitudes, parents socio-economic status, insufficient parental incomes, and lack of funding by the government are factors influencing students’ academic performance. Based on these findings, certain recommendations are made towards improving students’ academic performance, prominent of these include proper funding of education by government, sensitisation of parents towards their children education, increase in parental salaries in line with the current economic situation as well as the provision of adequate books and facilities in schools to breach the gap between the rich and the poor and the support of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) to eradicate poverty.

scholarly journals Practices of farmers in production and marketing of tomato in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Iwuchukwu ◽  
Cynthia Nwobodo ◽  
Emmanuel I. Ugwuja
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Storage Facility ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Tomato Production ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Communal Land ◽  
Personal Savings ◽  
Enugu State

The study described socio-economic characteristics, production, consumption and marketing patterns of tomato farmers as well as constraints they encounter in tomato production   in Nsukka Local        Government  Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. One hundred and twenty tomato farmers  randomly selected form twelve villages in the area constituted sample for the study. Data were collected with interview schedule and questionnaire and were presented with frequency, percentage and mean scores. Findings show that the respondents were mainly married (71%) women (72.5%) who were literate with mean age and mean farming experience of 42.22 years and 17.21years respectively. Greater proportion of the respondents grew tomatoes on communal land (31.7%) with personal savings (42.5%) and hired labour (45%). They grew tomatoes during rainy season (54.1%) using personal reserved seeds (53.3%). Lack/poor storage facility (M=2.00) and fluctuation in price of tomato (M = 2.13) were some of the serious constraints to production and marketing of tomatoes respectively in the area.  The study recommends that government, non-governmental organisations, self help development organisations/agencies as well as philanthropists should assist in provision of storage facilities for tomatoes so as to reduce losses and ensure preservation and availability of the product all year round at reasonable and stable price.

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