scholarly journals Prevalence of Educational Malpractice among University Students as Perceived by Lecturers of Delta State University, Abraka

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 187
Author(s):  
Anna Onoyase
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
State University ◽  
Educational Malpractice ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
The Status ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Delta State University

The study examined the prevalence of educational malpractice among University students as perceived by lecturers of Delta State University, Abraka. Three research questions were raised to guide the study. The study is a descriptive survey research. The purposive random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 92 lecturers for the study. The instrument for this study is the questionnaire. The instrument has face and content validity through expert judgement and instrumentation. The Cronbach alpha procedure was used to assess the internal consistency of the items. The value obtained was .73. The results revealed that there is a high prevalence of educational malpractice among undergraduates of Delta State University, Abraka. The findings also revealed that there is no significant difference between lecturers in their perception of the prevalence of educational malpractice among students. Lastly, the result showed that the status of lecturers has no impact on their perception of the prevalence of educational malpractice among students. Implications for counselling practice and education were discussed.

scholarly journals Counsellor Trainees’ Views about Practicum Exercises in the Guidance and Counselling Programme of the Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 179
Author(s):  
Grace Omejevwe Akpochafo
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
State University ◽  
School Head ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Exercise Period ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Delta State University

The study investigated counsellor trainees’ views of practicum exercise in Guidance and Counselling programme in Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. To guide the study, four research questions were raised and one hypothesis formulated. The study is a descriptive survey which utilized the ex-post facto design. The population was made up of all guidance and counselling students who had done the practicum exercise in the 2017 Sandwich contact. A sample of 35 students was used and this was drawn using purposive sampling technique. The instrument used for data collection was the questionnaire which was valid and had a reliability index of 0.74. The data was analysed using mean, standard deviation and t-test for the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that students gained competencies during the period, had positive view about their supervisor but suggested that supervisors should come more than once. Moreover, the students enjoyed the support of the school counsellor and the school head. On duration, the study revealed that the period was too short. The study recommends among others for extension of the practicum exercise period and also for supervisors to visit more than once.

scholarly journals Undergraduate Students’ Achievement in GST 101 Using Corrected Scores and Uncorrected Scores

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 126
Author(s):  
Peter Agbadobi Uloku Ossai ◽  
Chiekem Enwefa
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
First Year ◽  
State University ◽  
Public Examination ◽  
Correction Formula ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Delta State University

Students’ dependence on guessing so as to pass their examinations prompted this study on Undergraduate Students’ Achievement in GST 101 using Corrected Scores and Uncorrected Scores. The study involved the entire students of the first year undergraduate students of the Department of Guidance and Counselling, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Four research questions and three null hypotheses guided the study. Scores obtained by the subjects in the 2018/2019 GST 101 examination were used in the study. Two sets of scores namely, uncorrected scores and corrected scores were analysed using independent samples t-test. The result showed that students’ mean achievement in GST 101 differed significantly with respect to uncorrected and corrected scores. Students had a higher mean score in the uncorrected scores. Relating gender separately to corrected and uncorrected scores, the result produced no significant difference. It was concluded that the use of correction formula drastically reduced students’ original scores in GST 101. It is hereby recommended that correction formula be introduced in public examination to forestall guessing in examinations.

scholarly journals Perception on the Adoption of WhatsApp for Learning amongst University Students’

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 28-36
Author(s):  
Abdullahi Ismaila Abubakar
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Curriculum And Instruction ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
State University ◽  
Coding System ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This paper “perception on the adoption of WhatsApp for learning amongst two hundred level curriculum and instruction I students of Sokoto State University, Nigeria” was guided by three objectives, three research questions. The researcher used descriptive survey research design in the study. The researcher used qualitative method with the use of individual interview for data collection. Random sampling technique was employed to select the sample. The entire sample that was chosen is 10. The instruments used for data collection was data-blank. Coding system was applied to gather and interpreted data. The results indicated that majority of students used WhatsApp for learning, poster that WhatsApp is very easy to operate for learning and also shows that the attitude of students towards the use of WhatsApp for learning is positive. The research manifested that WhatsApp may be accepted as instructional tool in teaching and learning. Keywords: WhatsApp; Learning; Social media; E-learning.

scholarly journals ADOLESCENTS’ AWARENESS OF VARIOUS WAYS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES AS EXPRESSED BY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OYO METROPOLIS

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
John Idowu Shittu ◽  
Ayotunde Oyedele Oyediran ◽  
Oyelade Oyekola Olukayode
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Human Trafficking ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Preventive Strategies ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study investigated adolescents’ awareness of the various ways of human trafficking and preventive strategies among secondary school students in Oyo metropolis. Two research questions and two hypotheses were raised to guide the study. Descriptive survey method was adopted to carry out the study. Stratified random sampling technique was employed to select 250 respondents for the study. A researcher designed questionnaire titled ‘Knowledge of Human Trafficking and Preventive Strategies Questionnaire’ (KOHTPSQ); was used as instrument for data collection. The research questions were answered using mean, while the research hypotheses were tested using the z-test statistics at 0.05 level of confidence. The findings showed that male and female students of secondary schools in Oyo metropolis are to a great extent, aware of the ways by which human can be trafficked. A significant difference existed in the knowledge of the ways by which human are being trafficked. It was recommended that counsellors should organise group counselling session/workshop/seminar/ conferences for adolescents’ and parents to educate them on various ways human can be trafficked. Also, government should intensify effort on preventive strategies against human trafficking.

scholarly journals ADOLESCENTS’ AWARENESS OF VARIOUS WAYS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES AS EXPRESSED BY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OYO METROPOLIS

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
John Idowu Shittu ◽  
Ayotunde Oyedele Oyediran ◽  
Oyelade Oyekola Olukayode
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Human Trafficking ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Preventive Strategies ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study investigated adolescents’ awareness of the various ways of human trafficking and preventive strategies among secondary school students in Oyo metropolis. Two research questions and two hypotheses were raised to guide the study. Descriptive survey method was adopted to carry out the study. Stratified random sampling technique was employed to select 250 respondents for the study. A researcher designed questionnaire titled ‘Knowledge of Human Trafficking and Preventive Strategies Questionnaire’ (KOHTPSQ); was used as instrument for data collection. The research questions were answered using mean, while the research hypotheses were tested using the z-test statistics at 0.05 level of confidence. The findings showed that male and female students of secondary schools in Oyo metropolis are to a great extent, aware of the ways by which human can be trafficked. A significant difference existed in the knowledge of the ways by which human are being trafficked. It was recommended that counsellors should organise group counselling session/workshop/seminar/ conferences for adolescents’ and parents to educate them on various ways human can be trafficked. Also, government should intensify effort on preventive strategies against human trafficking.

Incidents of Cyberbullying Among Library and Information Science (LIS) Students at Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 52-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esharenana E. Adomi ◽  
Joy Ashy Eriki ◽  
Pereware Aghwotu Tiemo ◽  
Lucky O. Akpojotor
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Instant Messaging ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
State University ◽  
The Status ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Delta State University ◽  
E Mail

The purpose of this study is to explore incidents of cyberbullying among library and information science (LIS) students at Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted in this study. This design was adopted because it would permit the researchers to investigate the current status of the incidents of cyberbullying among library and information science students at Delta State University, Abraka and did not involve manipulation of variables. The population and sample of this study consisted of year three undergraduate library and information science student of Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. This is made of 80 students in 2013/2014 academic session. The questionnaire was used as instrument of data collection. Frequency counts and percentage were used for data analysis. The study revealed that 80% of the students have knowledge of cyberbullying; 80% of them have been cyberbullied; the types of cyberbullying experienced include harassment, flaming, masquerade, denigration, exclusion, outing and trickery, and cyberstalking in that order; 40.6% of the students were cyberbullied via Facebook, 37.5% via cell phone, 31.3% chat room, 21.9% via instant messaging, 14.1% e-mail; 35.9% of them perceived perpetrators of the cyberbullying to be friends, 25 anonymous/don't know, 23.4% ex-lover, 15.6% course mate; the effects of cyberbullying on the students are anger (40.6%), low self-esteem (25%), depression (21.9%), low academic performance (20.3%), school phobia (15.6%). This study provided primary data on students and cyberbullying in a developing country. The findings would enable educational authorities to know the status of cyberbullying among university students, which would help them to educate the students on the issues involved and plan intervention actions that will assist the students to deal with experience of cyberbullying.

scholarly journals Assessment of illiterate mothers’ perceptions on birth control and the control measures practice in Zamfara State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 062-067
Author(s):  
Munirat Ajoke Abdulrahman
Keyword(s):  
Birth Control ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study sought to assess the perceptions illiterate mothers on birth control and the control measures practice in Zamfara State using some selected Local Government Area (LGA) as case study. The descriptive survey research design was adopted. The study population consisted of all nursing but illiterate mothers in Zamfara State. Four hundred (400) illiterate mothers were selected sampled out of the study population using stratified simple random sampling technique. Two research questions and four null hypotheses were formulated and tested at the 0.05 levels of significance. The study made use of questionnaire as research instrument. The instrument was subjected to face and content validity by three (3) medical practitioners from Federal Medical Centre Gusau. The data collected from the study were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and Standard deviation) and the t-test statistical analysis was used to test the null hypotheses. Findings from the study revealed that there was a statistically significant difference between the Pre-test findings and the findings after being exposed to measures to be taken in birth control; There was a statistically significant difference between the Pre-test findings and the findings after being exposed to factors that contribute to their not utilizing some birth control measures and advised on the way forward.

scholarly journals Enhancing of Users’ Satisfaction with Circulation Policies in Public University Libraries in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-27
Author(s):  
Umbur Demekaa ◽  
Nicholas Mfangu Tyonum ◽  
Bridget Demekaa
Keyword(s):  
Central Zone ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Statistical Technique ◽  
Public University ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The purpose of this study is to determine the enhancement of users’ level of satisfaction with circulation policies in public university libraries in Nigeria. A descriptive survey was adopted for the study. The population comprised all the undergraduate registered users of the university libraries in North Central Zone of Nigeria. The stratified random sampling technique was used to draw a sample of 600 registered library users for the study from four university libraries of which, 562 were retrieved from the users who were in the library. A total of seven research questions were raised and seven hypotheses formulated to guide the study. A self constructed questionnaire entitled; “Enhancing of Users’ Satisfaction with Circulation Policies in Public University Libraries in Nigeria Questionnaire” (EUSCPPULNQ) was the instrument used for the data collection. The data collected were analysed by using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions, while z-test statistical technique was to test the formulated hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that Federal universities had moderate mean in the level of satisfaction with library opening hours than State owned universities; The study also revealed that there was no significant difference between Federal and State universities in users’ level of satisfaction with library holdings, borrowers’ cards, loan periods, fines and reservation. There was no significant difference between Federal and State owned universities except in user’s level of satisfaction with library opening hours. Finally, it was recommended that public university libraries in Nigeria should extend their opening hours on Sundays to make the users more satisfied with opening hours on that day.

scholarly journals Examining Relationship and Differences between Student Teachers' First Supervision and Second Supervision Scores

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
Peter Agbadobi Uloku Ossai
Keyword(s):  
Student Teachers ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
State University ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Delta State University

This study examined the relationship and differences between students’ teaching practice scores in the first and second supervisions. The aim of the study was to find out whether students’ performances in the first supervision could predict performance in the second supervision. To direct the study, two research questions and two null hypotheses were used. An ex-post facto design was employed in the study. The population for the study consisted of 95 300 students from the department of Guidance and Counselling, Delta State University, Abraka for 2016/17 session. A sample of 82 students was drawn from 300 level through purposive sampling technique. The two sets of teaching practice scores for 2016/17 session were used in the study. The research questions were answered through the use of co-efficient of determination and mean while the null hypotheses were tested at .05 level of significance using Pearson’s r and independent samples t-test. The data analysis revealed that the two sets of teaching practice scores were positively related; however there was no significant relationship between the scores from the first and second supervisions. It was also found that the two sets of scores did not differ significantly. The weak relationship or difference between the two sets scores from the two supervisions were attributed to students not heeding the supervisors’ instructions in the first supervision. Further studies on relationship and differences between students’ teaching practice scores should be done with larger samples from other departments and other institutions in the country.

scholarly journals ADOLESCENTS’ AWARENESS OF VARIOUS WAYS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES AS EXPRESSED BY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OYO METROPOLIS

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
John Idowu Shittu ◽  
Ayotunde Oyedele Oyediran ◽  
Oyelade Oyekola Olukayode
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Human Trafficking ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Preventive Strategies ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study investigated adolescents’ awareness of the various ways of human trafficking and preventive strategies among secondary school students in Oyo metropolis. Two research questions and two hypotheses were raised to guide the study. Descriptive survey method was adopted to carry out the study. Stratified random sampling technique was employed to select 250 respondents for the study. A researcher designed questionnaire titled ‘Knowledge of Human Trafficking and Preventive Strategies Questionnaire’ (KOHTPSQ); was used as instrument for data collection. The research questions were answered using mean, while the research hypotheses were tested using the z-test statistics at 0.05 level of confidence. The findings showed that male and female students of secondary schools in Oyo metropolis are to a great extent, aware of the ways by which human can be trafficked. A significant difference existed in the knowledge of the ways by which human are being trafficked. It was recommended that counsellors should organise group counselling session/workshop/seminar/ conferences for adolescents’ and parents to educate them on various ways human can be trafficked. Also, government should intensify effort on preventive strategies against human trafficking.

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