scholarly journals Teaching Trajectories and Students’ Understanding of Difficult Concepts in Biology in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Abosede Anthonia Olufemi Mumuni ◽  
John Worlu Dike ◽  
Azibaolanari Uzoma-Nwogu
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Instructional Strategies ◽  
Achievement Test ◽  
Achievement Scores ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Rivers State

This study investigated the effects of teaching trajectories on students’ understanding of difficult concepts in Biology.Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study which was carried out in Obio/Akpor LocalGovernment Area of Rivers State. Two public coeducational schools out of thirteen drawn through purposive samplingtechniques were used. The instrument for data collection, the Students’ Photosynthesis Achievement Test (SPAT) wasvalidated and its reliability coefficient was 0.78. Three intact streams of SS 1 classes in the two schools assigned tobook-ending, guided discussion and jigsaws groups were used. The sample consisted of two hundred and thirteen SS 1Biology students. Mean and standard deviations were used to answer the two research questions while paired t-testsand ANCOVA were used to answer the two hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed that though thethree instructional strategies of book-ending, jig-saws and guided discussion enhanced students’ understanding ofdifficult concept in Biology as shown by the improved achievement scores, the jig-saw strategy was the best. It alsorevealed that there was a significant difference between the achievement of males and females in favour of females inthe three groups. Recommendations made based on the findings of the study included that teachers adopt the jigsawstrategy to enhance students’ understanding of difficult concepts in Biology.

scholarly journals The Awareness Level and Perception of Secondary School Physics Teachers towards Nanotechnology in Rivers State

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Avwiri, Eseroghene
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Physics Teachers ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Senior Secondary ◽  
Awareness Level ◽  
Secondary School Physics

This paper adopted a descriptive design to investigate the awareness level and the perception of secondary school Physics teachers towards Nanotechnology in Port Harcourt Metropolis of Rivers State. The population of the study was 43 physics teachers comprising of 25 male and 18 female which was used from the 12 public secondary schools in Port Harcourt Metropolis in Rivers State. The instrument for the study was a self- made questionnaire titled, Nanotechnology Questionnaire on Awareness and Perception for Teachers (NQAPT) with a reliability of 0.85 obtained using Cronbach Alpha reliability formula. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The research questions were answered using the criterion mean of 2.5 and standard deviation, while the null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using t- test. The findings revealed that the awareness level of Nanotechnology among teacher was low and their perception towards nanotechnology was positive. There is no significant difference between the awareness level and perception of the concept of Nanotechnology among male and female senior secondary school Physics teachers. Based on these findings, it is recommended that more awareness on the concept of Nanotechnology be created among secondary school teachers through symposium and science teaching workshop in order to publicize the benefits of nanotechnology to the society.

scholarly journals Creative Game Approach and Academic Achievements in the Teaching of SS1 Geometry in Port Harcourt Local Government Area

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Ejiofor-Chima Ngozi Ann ◽  
Nwakodo Ogechi Blessing
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Mathematics Ability ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Measurement And Evaluation ◽  
Level Of Significance

This study examines the effect of Creative Game Approach on Academic Achievement in the teaching of SS1 Geometry in Port Harcourt Local Government Area of River state. A sample size of 160 SS1 students was used for the study. Three research questions were asked while three hypotheses were formulated and tested. Geometry Achievement Test (GAT), a 40-item instrument was developed by the researcher. The instrument was validated by experts in Mathematics education, and measurement and evaluation department of University of Port Harcourt, while the reliability was established using test-retest and co-efficient index of 0.86 was determined using Pearson product moment correlation. Mean and Standard deviation was used to answer the research questions while Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses formulated at 0.05 level of significance. The result revealed a significant difference in the achievement mean scores of students taught geometry using creative game approach and those taught using conventional method. It equally showed a significant difference in the Mathematics ability of students taught using creative game approach, also showed no significant difference in the achievement mean scores of male and female students. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that Mathematics teachers be effectively trained to use different educational creative activities, like games and so on when teaching Mathematics concepts for problem-solving, communication, reasoning and connection skills which are necessary for the attainment of better academic achievement in the subject.

scholarly journals Perceived Effect of Motivation on the Job Performance of Library Personnel of Universities in Benue State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 14-23 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Structure Questionnaire ◽  
State University ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
A Value ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance

The study was conducted on the perceived effect of motivation on the job performance of library personnel of universities in Benue State. Two objectives were formulated to find out the perceived effect of training and salary payment on job performance of library personnel of universities in Benue State. Two research questions and two hypotheses were also formulated in line with the formulated objectives. The survey research design was adopted. The study population was 223 library personnel from the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State University, Makurdi, and University of Mkar, Mkar. The entire population was used for the study hence there was no sample and sampling. A self-structure questionnaire was used for data collection. The questionnaire was subjected to face and content validity. Cronbach alpha was used to test the reliability of the instrument which yielded a value of 0.94. Mean values were used to answer research questions while one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to test hypotheses at 0.5 level of significance. The study found that training and salary payments have a significant difference in job performance of library personnel of universities in Benue State. The study recommended, therefore, that university library personnel should be sent for constant training and retraining; they should also be paid salaries for optimum job performance.

scholarly journals Information and Communication Technology and the Learning of English Phonetics in Selected Secondary Schools in Nigeria: A Case Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Ugboja Anthony
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Senior Secondary

The study investigated the Information and Communication Technology and learning of English phonetics in selected senior secondary schools in Rivers State.  The study employed a descriptive survey design. A sample of ten (10) senior secondary schools was selected from Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. 15 students were randomly selected from the 10 schools which came to a total of (150) students based on the objectives of the study five research questions were formulated four hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The data collected was analyzed using simple descriptive methods of mean and standard deviation (SD) to answer the five research questions. Chi-Square(x2) and t-test were used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The results of the research revealed that there are low availabilities of ICT in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The study also revealed that teachers of oral English rarely possess the skills to use the ICT facilities to teach oral English in the public and private secondary schools in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The urban areas are more exposed to the use of ICT than their mates in the rural area. Students in the rural area and their mates in the urban area have similar problems in the leaning of phonetics.  Based on the results it was recommended that the use of ICT to teach oral English should be encouraged in senior secondary schools. The recommendations, suggestions for further studies and contribution to knowledge were made.

Effect of Cooperative Learning Strategy on Students’ Achievement in Secondary School Chemistry.

2019 ◽  
pp. 165-171
Author(s):  
Eze G.N. ◽  
Okorie Q.A.
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Achievement Scores ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance

The study investigated the effect of cooperative learning strategy on students‟ achievement in secondary school chemistry. The design adopted for the study was quasi-experimental, precisely pretest, posttest non-equivalent control group. Two research questions guided the study while two null hypotheses were tested at .05 level of significance. The population for the study comprised 800 SS one students who offered Chemistry in 2014/2015 academic year in Abia State, Nigeria. The sample consisted of sixty students (30 males and 30 females) drawn from the target population using simple random sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was the chemical bonding achievement test (CAT) consisting of 25 item questions adopted from past WAEC and NECO question papers. The research questions were answered using descriptive statistics while the null hypotheses tested at .05 level of significance were analyzed using analysis of covariance. Results of data analysis revealed a significant difference in the mean achievement scores of cooperative learning group and conventional lecture method in favour of cooperative group. Again, a significant difference was observed in the mean achievement scores of male and female students exposed to cooperative learning strategy and the difference was in favour of the males. It was recommended among others that teachers should embrace the use of cooperative learning in chemistry classrooms.

scholarly journals Relationship between Teachers’ Content Knowledge, Qualifications, Experience and Students’ Achievement in Chemistry

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Oluwatosin Ajayi
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Achievement Test ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Achievement Scores ◽  
Chemistry Teachers ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Chemistry Students ◽  
Research Questions

The study investigated the relationship between teachers’ content knowledge, qualifications, experience and students’ achievement in Chemistry in Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, Nigeria. The study was guided by two research questions and two hypotheses. A sample of 25 Chemistry teachers and 187 Chemistry students out of a population of 98 Chemistry teachers and 2,897 SSII students respectively from Otukpo LGA of Benue State, Nigeria was used for the study. A validated 50 item Chemistry Teachers’ Content Knowledge Achievement Test (CTCKAT) and 25 item Chemistry Students’ Achievement Test (CSAT) was the instruments used to collect data. Reliability coefficient of 0.78 was established using Pearson Product Correlation. The study adopted an ex-post facto research design. Frequencies, and Percentages were used to answer the research questions and Pearson Correlation Moment Coefficient was used to test the hypotheses. The result indicated among others that there is a strong positive correlation between teachers’ content knowledge scores in Chemistry with students’ achievement scores in Chemistry (r= 0.89), the result also revealed that, there is a strong positive correlation between teachers’ qualifications and students’ achievement scores (r= 0.72), and also there is a positive correlation between teachers’ years of teaching experience and students’ achievement (r= 0.51). The study recommended among others that students’ achievement in Chemistry is likely to improve in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, if teachers engaged to teach chemistry have good content knowledge of Chemistry and good teaching qualifications.

Perceived Influence of Students’ Demographic Variables on Their Access to Financial Aids in Public Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-50
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Olorunleke Eseyin
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Sample Size Determination ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
The Public ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Rivers State

The paper investigated the perceived influence of students’ demographic variables on their access to financial aids in public Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria. Six questions were formulated to guide the study and five hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance. The design adopted for the study was an analytical survey. The population of the study included 78, 216 students (34,997 male and 43,219 female) in the three public Universities in Rivers State. The sample of the study covered 791 students (Male= 395 and Female= 396) selected through the random sampling technique while Taro Yamane method of sample size determination was used for determining the sample size. The instruments used for collecting responses from students were questionnaire and a ten items interview schedule. The research questions were answered using frequency, percentage and cumulative percentage. Findings of the study revealed that students’ demographic variables have an influence on their access to financial aids in public Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria. The implication of this is that the government’s expenditure on education will continue to increase in the absence of these alternative financial aids in the public Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Soil Transmitted Helminthes (STHs)Among Pupils of Community Primary Schools in Nkpor and Mgbodohia, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
LeBari Barine Gboeloh ◽  
Ike-Ihunwo Chikaire Ndamzi
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Mixed Infection ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Public Health Concern ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Rivers State

ABSTRACTSoil transmitted helminthes (STHs) are common public health concern among children in Sub saharan Africa. A study to determine the prevalence and intensity of these parasites among pupils of two primary schools in Nkpor and Mgbodohia communities, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria was conducted. The formo-ether concentration technique was used to concentrate and separate the eggs and cysts from the faeces. Out of 107 pupils (56males and 51 females) investigated, 81 (75.7 %) were positive for at least one gastrointestinal helminth. The parasites identified included Ascaris lumbricoide(58.0%), Hookworms(28.4%), Trichirus trichiura(13.6%) and A.lumbricoide + T. trichiura (6.3%). Ascaris lumbricoide was significantly (P<0.05) higher in prevalence than other parasites. Although more females (54.3%) were infected than males (45.7%), there was no significance(P>0.05) difference in the prevalence in relation to sex. Of the 44 males infected, 24(54.5%), 5 (11.4%), 13(29.5%) and 2(4.5%) haboured A. lumbricoide, T. trichiura, Hookworms and mixed infection (A. lumbricoide + T. trichiura) repectively. Out of the 37 females infected, 21 (56.8%), 3(8.1%), 10(27.0%) and 3(8.1%) haboured A. lumbricoide, T. trichiura, Hookworms and mixed infection (A. lumbricoide + T. trichiura) repectively. There was no significance difference in the prevalence of A. lumbricoide and Hookworms between males (54.5%) and females (56.8%). There was significant difference in prevalence among two major age groups (5-10years-45% and 11-15years-41.9%). Children within the age group of 16-20years had the least infection (9.9%). The intensities of A.lumbricoide, T.trichiura and hookworm were 246.5, 107.5 and 187 Epg respectively. The intensity of A. lumbricoide was significantly difference than other parasites identified.Soil transmited helminthes remain a public health concern among children in the study area. Provision of portable water, toilet facilities, good education on the epidemiology of STHs and regular de-worming will enhance control measures.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Cognitive Restructuring in the Management of Mathophobia Among Secondary School Students in Khana L.G.A of Rivers State, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (32) ◽  
pp. 260
Author(s):  
Ernest-Ehibudu Ijeoma Regina ◽  
Wayii Augustine Lezorgia
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Cognitive Restructuring ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
And Control

This study was developed and conducted to test the effect of cognitive restructuring in the management of mathophobia (that is, Mathematics anxiety) among secondary school students in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. To guide the study, two research questions and two null hypotheses were formulated for testing at 0.05 level of significance. In executing the study, the pre-test, post-test, and control group experimental research design was adopted using a randomized sample of 120 SS2 students drawn from three public secondary schools only. The researchers developed an instrument titled “Mathematics Diagnostic Questionnaire” (MDQ) which was adequately assessed for validity and reliability and was used in collecting pre-test and post-test data for the cognitive restructuring and control groups. Data analysis was done using mean, and standard deviation for the research questions, while independent sample and paired sample t-test were used for the hypotheses. The result obtained showed that the cognitive restructuring was significantly effective in the management of mathophobia among secondary school students. There is a slight reduction in the effect of cognitive restructuring during follow-up; there is a statistical significant difference in the mathophobic level of students treated with cognitive restructuring and those in the control group. Based on the major findings, recommendations were made among which is that functional guidance and counselling centers be established at all educational levels and be manned by professional counsellors who are competent in cognitive restructuring techniques to assist those who have mathophobia and other maladaptive behaviours. Suggestions for further study were made.

scholarly journals Extent of Parental School Involvement for Improved Student Performance in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 192
Author(s):  
Eboatu, V. N. ◽  
Igboka, Doris Oluchukwu
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Parental Involvement ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
School Involvement ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Parental School Involvement ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions

Academic achievement of students does not depend only on school, environmental factors and teacher characteristics, but also on the level of home involvement. This study therefore sought to establish the extent of parental school involvement for students’ improved academic achievement in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The descriptive survey design was used for this study, with six (6) research questions guiding the study. The population for the study comprised 417 public secondary school teachers from which a sample of 125 teachers using simple random sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was a researcher designed, structured questionnaire which was duly validated by experts in educational management and measurement and evaluation. The questionnaire was tested for reliability using test-retest method. The tool for correlation was the Pearson Product Moment Correlation and this yielded a co-efficient of 0.82. Data collected was analysed using mean and standard deviation statistics to answer the 6 research questions while ANOVA with Friedman’s Test was used to test for significant difference in the six indices of parental involvement. The findings show among others that teachers perceive that parents in Awka South Local Government Area effectively communicate with school and coach their children for improved academic achievement to a moderate extent. There was no significant difference in the teacher’s perception of parental involvement based on the six indices of involvement. Based on the findings, the researchers recommended among others, that parents and the school use social media and other devices to communicate more effectively with the school for improved students’ academic performance.

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