scholarly journals Rationale for Material Selection in Landscaping for Checking Intrusion in Public and Private Primary Schools in Nsukka Urban Area of Enugu State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-129
Author(s):  
Arinzechukwu Victor Okanya ◽  
Deborah Ahuoiza Vincent ◽  
Asogwa Japel Onyekachi
Keyword(s):  
Private School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Material Selection ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Common ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose: The study identified the rationale for material selection in landscaping for checking intrusion in public and private primary schools in Nsukka urban, Enugu state, Nigeria. Methodology/Approach/Design: A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. Three research questions guided the study. The population for the study was 102 respondents comprising 82 public/private school teachers and 20 builders. Due to the manageable size of the population, there was no sampling as the entire population was used for the study. The instrument used for data collection was a 25-item questionnaire derived from literature reviewed. The instrument was validated by three experts from the Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Cronbach’s Alpha was used to determine the reliability of the instrument and a reliability coefficient of .85 was obtained. The data collected for this study was analyzed using mean and t-test. Results: The findings revealed some rationale for material selection in landscaping for checking intrusion in public and private primary schools which includes; the durability, maintenance, aesthetic and cost of each landscaping material; the initial and ongoing costs, the availability of the material to be used and the life cycle assessment considerations such as material performance, and impact on the environment and the ability to reuse the material. Practical Implications: The results of the study might be of interest to school principals and builders. The study reflects the common perceptions about landscaping to prevent intrusion into schools, and hence of practical implications to concerned education authorities in Nsukka urban, Nigeria. Originality/Value: The study identified the effects of poor landscaping in public and private primary schools which include; exposure of schools to risk of attacks, theft and exposure of schools to ecological problems such as flooding, erosions, deep gullies and a degrading environment.

scholarly journals Strategies Required to improve Students’ Industrial Training Program between Local Businesses and Technical Colleges in Enugu State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-55
Author(s):  
Samson Oluwatimilehin Ariyo ◽  
Kalu Ezeda Ogbonnaya ◽  
Sikemi Oyin Bamgboye
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Technical College ◽  
Technical Colleges ◽  
Industrial Training ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Purpose: The aim of the study was to identify the strategies required in improving industrial training programs between local businesses and Technical colleges in Enugu State in Nigeria. Approach/Methodology/Design: Three Research questions and hypotheses guided the study. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study was 125 students from Government Technical College Enugu and Government Technical College in Nsukka, 23 owners of local businesses in Enugu state, 35 teachers from Government Technical College Enugu and Government Technical College in Nsukka and 10 co-coordinators from the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Enugu State. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The reliability co-efficiency of the instrument was found to be 0.83. Data collected were analyzed using mean for the research questions, while the null hypotheses were tested using Independent sample t-test at 0.05 level of significance. Findings: Based on the findings, recommendations were made among which are; Local businesses should liaise with technical colleges to fashion out a suitable industrial training program that will improve students’ experience. More funds should be provided by Government to improve the industrial training program. Practical Implications: The study will contribute positively to the understanding of industrial training program in technical colleges. Originality/value: This study innovates by suggesting strategies to improve the industrial training program between local businesses and technical colleges.

scholarly journals Number Manipulation Strategy: A Model of Experiential Instruction and Interest in Arithmetic Learning of Pupils of Lower Basic Level in Enugu State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1(V)) ◽  
pp. 19-29
Author(s):  
Sochima Stanislus Unodiaku
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Mathematics Classroom ◽  
T Test ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Mathematics Textbook ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Experiential Instruction ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Manipulation Strategy

The study investigated the efficacy of the number manipulation strategy (NUMAS) as a model of experiential instruction and interest in arithmetic learning for pupils of lower basic levels. The population of the study consisted of 1205 lower basic III level pupils of the 2018/2019 session in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area (L.G.A.) of Enugu State. A sample of 121 primary five pupils from 4 schools out of 53 primary schools in the study area was randomly sampled. The 121 pupils were composed of 42 males and 79 females used for the study. The study was guided by four research questions and four hypotheses. The hypotheses were tested at a p<.05 level of significance. The instruments used for the study were Arithmetic Test (ART) and Mathematics Interest Inventory Questionnaire (MIIQ) developed by the researcher. The ART and MIIQ instruments were faces validated by experts and their reliability indexes were 0.85 and 0.79 respectively, established using Cronbach alpha and split-half methods respectively. The data obtained with the instruments were analyzed using mean, standard deviations (SD), t-test and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) statistics. Mean and SD was used in answering the research questions, while t-test and ANCOVA statistics were used in testing the hypotheses at P<.05 level of significance. The findings of the study showed that NUMAS is effective in teaching arithmetic, especially in enhancing the addition and subtraction skills acquisition of the pupils. Gender was found not to be a significant factor of variance in arithmetic achievement when the teaching of arithmetic is NUMAS based. The use of NUMAS was recommended to teachers, lower basic mathematics textbook authors and stakeholders in education, to ensure that NUMAS is adopted and adapted for use in Mathematics classroom instruction and learning.

scholarly journals Integration and Innovation in Early Childhood Education in Nigeria: Implications for Quality Teacher Production

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
V C Onu ◽  
William Emeka Obiozor ◽  
O E Agbo ◽  
Ezeanwu Chiamaka
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Preschool Teachers ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Private Preschool

This survey research studied integration and innovation in early childhood education and implications for quality teacher preparation. The study was a descriptive survey research, with one hundred and twelve (112) sampled preschool teacher. Eight research questions and three hypotheses guided the study. Early Childhood Programme Instrument on Integration and Innovation (ECPAI) was constructed, validated and used in eliciting responses from the respondents. The data collected were analyzed using percentage, mean, and Paired Sample tests. The study revealed a significant difference in the opinions of public and private preschool teachers toward integration and innovative practices in early childhood education in Nigeria. It was equally revealed that are Early Childhood Education (ECE) programme in Nigeria is influenced by traditional, uncreative approaches. Thus, training and retraining of focus teachers and stakeholders in ECE was highly recommended

scholarly journals The use of indicators in sustainability reports produced by corporations operating in the Canadian oil sands industry

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Adelina Dell’Aquila
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Oil Sands ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
The Common ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Sustainability Reports ◽  
Practical Implications

This thesis aims to explore and understand the use of indicators in sustainability reports produced by 13 corporations operating in the Canadian oil sands industry. The literature review demonstrated that little work has been done to understand the use of indicators and reporting within this industry. Three research questions are addressed through a content analysis of sustainability reports. The analysis shows that when looking at indicators based on the common themes or sustainability pillar they address, there appears to be consistency across the industry. However, when looking at indicators individually, there is a great deal of inconsistency making comparison of reports and benchmarking incredibly difficult. This research has a number of practical implications, particularly, it is the first comprehensive review of indicators being disclosed in the industry and can be used by a variety of stakeholders. Further, this research sets the foundation for a number of other possible streams of future research.

Extent of Application of Information Management Principles by Principlals of Public and Private Secondary Schools in their Schools Administration for Quality Assurance.

2019 ◽  
pp. 275-281
Author(s):  
Ani C.I.
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Management ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Measurement And Evaluation

The main purpose of this study was to determine the extent principals of private and public secondary schools in Enugu State apply the identified information management principles in the administration of their schools for quality assurance. The population for the study consisted of 816 principals and 3,128 teachers in the public and private secondary schools in Enugu State. Stratified, proportionate random sampling technique was used to get a sample of 394 respondents using 10% of each stratum. The design of the study was a descriptive survey. The instrument for data collection was a researcher made questionnaire, validated by 3 experts, one in the area of Measurement and evaluation and two in the area of educational management. The reliability of the instrument was tested using the responses from 10 principals and 46 teachers in public and private secondary schools in Ebonyi State. Four research questions and four hypotheses guided the study. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation, while the hypotheses were tested using t-test statistics.

Association between leadership style and decision making style in Indian organisations

2015 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 246-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neha Verma ◽  
Aruna B. Bhat ◽  
S. Rangnekar ◽  
M. K. Barua
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
Common Method ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study the leadership style (LS) and decision-making style (DMS) of Indian manufacturing executives, and to explore the association between the LS and DMS. Design/methodology/approach – For this study the sample was drawn from Indian manufacturing organisations’ executives from both public and private sectors. The respondents were lower, middle and senior levels executives involved in leadership and decision-making functions. Correlation, regression and ANOVA were used to pursue the research questions. Findings – Indian manufacturing executives have shown highest rational and least avoidant in their DMSs. Transformational (TFM) leaders are found rational, while the transactional (TSL) leaders are observed to be rational and dependent. Laissez faire style has correlation with avoidant decision making and interactive dependent and avoidant styles. Research limitations/implications – The study is a cross sectional research with limitations of self-serving bias and common method variance. However, this limitation has been dealt with a statistical test. Practical implications – The study bears significant implications for Indian executives who are working on LSs and decision making. It also provides the details of decision-making behaviours of the manufacturing executives thereby suggesting the associated benefits and drawbacks of particular styles. Originality/value – This paper contributes to leadership and decision-making literature. In the recent times, no such study in Indian manufacturing context have been reported. Moreover there are few contrasting and contributing findings in this research.

scholarly journals Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions: The Effect on Performance of Building Technology Lecturers

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 172-186
Author(s):  
Arinzechukwu Okanya ◽  
Japel Asogwa ◽  
Ike Onyedikachi
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Quality ◽  
Indoor Environmental Quality ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Building Technology ◽  
Reliability Method ◽  
Alpha Reliability ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Tremendous Impact

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the Effect of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) on the Performance of Building Technology Lecturers in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Methodology: Three research questions guided the study in which survey research design was used. The entire population of the study was 216, comprising 84 building technology lecturers and 132 higher technical officers from six tertiary institutions in Nigeria. A 38-item questionnaire was used for data collection. The instrument was validated by three experts. Cronbach’s Alpha reliability method was used to determine the internal consistency of the instrument at a coefficient of 0.89. A total of 216 copies of the questionnaire were administered and 210 copies were retrieved, representing a 92% return rate. The data collected was analyzed using mean, standard deviation and t-test. Results: The study found out that there exist 5 items on how the indoor air quality (IAQ) affect building technology lecturers’ performance in Nigerian tertiary institutions, 5 items on how thermal comfort affect building technology lecturers’ performance in Nigerian tertiary institutions, 7 items on how building acoustics affect building technology lecturers’ performance in Nigerian tertiary institutions and 6 items on how ergonomics affects building technology lecturers’ performance in Nigerian tertiary institutions. The study also found 6 items on challenges of installing Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), facilities and 10 items on the ways of providing and improving Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Practical Implications: Lecturers’ role on monitoring and maintenance of IEQ in offices could be enhanced through appointment of Desk officer in each faculty of the tertiary institutions. The Desk officer will liaise between the lecturers and maintenance unit of the institutions on IEQ issues. Originality/Value: The study concluded that improved indoor environmental quality has a tremendous impact on lecturer’s performance, comfort, workspace utilization and overall productivity.

scholarly journals EXTENT OF COUNSELORS EFFECTIVENESS IN POST PRIMARY INSTITUTIONS IN ENUGU STATE

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 52-64
Author(s):  
EGBO ANTHONIA CHINONYELUM ◽  
ONUOMA LOVENAH IKODIYA ◽  
EGBO CHINONYE EMMANUELLA
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Guidance And Counseling ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Primary Institutions

This study is an appraisal of counselors’ effectiveness in post primary institutions in Enugu State. This study adopted descriptive survey research deign. It was carried out in the six educational zones of Enugu state with a total of two hundred and seventy-five (275) government-owned secondary schools. The population for the study comprises a key officer each from all the two hundred and seventy-five (275) government owned secondary schools in Enugu State. Two hundred and seventy-five (275) is small and manageable as a sample for study. Hence, the researcher used all of them for the study. Therefore, no sampling was done. The researcher explored eight research questions and formulated two hypotheses on the comparison of the performance of counselors by gender and locations using t-test statistics at 0.05 level of significance. The research questions were answered using means and standard deviations. It was found that the respondents generally had high perceptions of the counselors’ performance in each of their professional roles except with respect to the referral function. It was also found that there is no significant difference in the performance of male and female counselors in both urban and rural areas. Recommendations were made that counselors should be adequately motivated and that counselors should specialize on guidance and counseling services to improve their effectiveness in post primary schools in Enugu State, Nigeria.

scholarly journals The use of indicators in sustainability reports produced by corporations operating in the Canadian oil sands industry

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Adelina Dell’Aquila
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Oil Sands ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
The Common ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Sustainability Reports ◽  
Practical Implications

This thesis aims to explore and understand the use of indicators in sustainability reports produced by 13 corporations operating in the Canadian oil sands industry. The literature review demonstrated that little work has been done to understand the use of indicators and reporting within this industry. Three research questions are addressed through a content analysis of sustainability reports. The analysis shows that when looking at indicators based on the common themes or sustainability pillar they address, there appears to be consistency across the industry. However, when looking at indicators individually, there is a great deal of inconsistency making comparison of reports and benchmarking incredibly difficult. This research has a number of practical implications, particularly, it is the first comprehensive review of indicators being disclosed in the industry and can be used by a variety of stakeholders. Further, this research sets the foundation for a number of other possible streams of future research.

Influence of Principals’ Leadership Behaviour on Teachers’ Productivity: Imperative for National Security

2019 ◽  
pp. 235-243
Author(s):  
Ngene Adaku N. ◽  
Emem Ofon Etuknwa
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
National Security ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Reliability Coefficient ◽  
Management Board ◽  
Leadership Behaviour ◽  
Alpha Reliability ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Overall Reliability

The main purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of principals‟ leadership behaviour on teachers‟ productivity in Secondary Schools in Enugu State. Two research questions guided the study, while two null hypotheses were tested at p < 0.05. Survey research design was used for the study. The population for the study comprised all the 319 principals and 8,280 teachers in the state-owned secondary schools in Enugu State. A sample of 414 principals and teachers (32 principals and 382 teachers) was used for the study. The instrument for data collection was a structured researcher-developed questionnaire comprising 16 items which were divided into two clusters according to the two research questions. The instrument was validated by three experts. The reliability of the instrument was ascertained using Cronbach alpha reliability coefficient formula. The result of the reliability showed that the overall reliability coefficient of the instrument was 0.75, indicating that the instrument was reliable and suitable for use. The research questions were answered with mean and standard deviation while the hypotheses were tested with t-test. From the results of data analyses, it was found among others that the extent to which aloofness as principals‟ leadership behaviour influence teachers‟ productivity in secondary schools in Enugu State was low and the extent to which production emphasis as principals‟ leadership behaviour influence teachers‟ productivity in secondary schools in Enugu State was high. It was recommended among others that principals should be encouraged to avoid aloofness in dealing with their subordinates, and that seminars and workshops should be organized by the Post Primary Schools Management Board (PPSMB) to enlighten principals on the best leadership behaviours with which to improve teachers‟ productivity in their schools.

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