scholarly journals The Effect of Training and Development on the Performance of Senior Administrative Staff at the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Moses Segbenya ◽  
Titus Berisie
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Administrative Staff ◽  
Job Rotation ◽  
Human Resource Department ◽  
Data Collection Instrument ◽  
The University ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study examined the effect of training and development on senior administrative staff’s performance at the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana. Quantitative approach and the descriptive survey research design were adopted for the study. Simple random sampling technique was used to sample 152 respondents from a population of 357 using Yamane’s formula for determining sample size. Self- administered closed ended questionnaire was used as the data collection instrument and data was analysed with frequencies, percentages, person correlation, standard regression, t-test and analysis of variance.  The study found that training and development techniques used were job rotation and study leave with pay. There was general lack of support from supervisors and colleagues for trainees to transfer skills/knowledge acquired unto their jobs. Training and development significantly relate and affect employees’ performance. It was recommended that management of human resource department of the University of Education, Winneba should adopt some other training and development techniques like mentoring and coaching; and provide the needed resources and encourage work colleagues and supervisors to create the enabling environment and provide the necessary support for trainees to be able to transfer skills acquired through training and development unto their jobs.

scholarly journals Determinants of Job Rotation among Administrative staff of Tamale Polytechnic, Ghana

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 708-715
Author(s):  
Akudugu Aboko ◽  
Vitus Songotua ◽  
Abudu Abdul Ganiyu
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Variable Number ◽  
Administrative Staff ◽  
Job Rotation ◽  
Senior Staff ◽  
Performance Training ◽  
Junior Staff ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study employed descriptive survey to investigate the determinants of Job Rotation among the administrative staff at Tamale Polytechnic. A multi-stage sampling technique was employed for the study. The population was stratified into Senior Members (35), Senior Staff (45), and Junior Staff (55). Krejcie and Morgan (1970) table was used to select (32) Senior Members, (40) Senior Staff, and (48) Junior Staff respectively. Simple Random Sampling was used to select the required numbers from their respective populations. The instruments employed for the collection of data were questionnaires validated with the help of experts and pre-tested to ensure reliability. Regression analysis was used to analyse determinants of Job Rotation as assessed by Senior Members, Senior Staff, and Junior Staff computed at p < 0.05. The predictors in the construct were Age, Gender, Socio-cultural relationships, Performance, Training and Motivation of employees, while the ‘Number of Times Rotated’ in the institution formed the dependent variable. The assessment of Senior Members showed that, Performance, Training and Motivation of employees contributed largely to the explanation of the dependent variable ‘Number of Times Rotated’. This was found to be significant at .05, .04, and .03. Equally, Socio-cultural relationships, Performance, Training, and Motivation of employees contributed greatly to the explanation of the dependent variable ‘Number of Times Rotated’ and this was found to be significant at .03, .04, .04, and .03 as assessed by Senior Staff, and .01, .02, .04, and .02 as assessed by Junior Staff. To this end, the study recommends for the provision of a Job Rotation Policy that would clearly state the basis for such exercise to help increase the confidence of staff in the system.

Socio-Psychological Dimensions of Mobile Phone Addiction and Usage Patterns Amongst Teenagers in Higher Institutions of Learning in Kwara State

2019 ◽  
pp. 307-320
Author(s):  
Afolayan Oluyinka Titilope
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
State University ◽  
Mobile Phone Addiction ◽  
Usage Patterns ◽  
The University ◽  
Higher Institutions ◽  
Psychological Dimensions

Mobile phone addiction is now a common phenomenon in the 21st century, especially among teenagers due to the unusual cravings in the use of technological devices. In view of this phenomenon, the study examined the socio-psychological dimensions of mobile phone addiction and usage patterns amongst teenagers in three Higher Institutions of Learning in Kwara State, Nigeria. Descriptive and inferential statistical tools were utilized to analyze data collected on a sample size of 321 undergraduate teenage students whose selection were based on simple random sampling technique across three Higher Institutions of Learning which were the University of Ilorin, Kwara state University, and Al-Hikmah University respectively. Findings from the data analyses revealed uniformity in the usage patterns of teenagers in the use of their mobile devices. Significant positive relationships were also established between mobile addiction and socio-psychological dimensions such as loneliness, boredom, egoism, and self-independence at varying significant levels.

Assessment of Opportunities and Implementation of Blended Learning Strategies in Nigeria Higher Education

2019 ◽  
pp. 279-298
Author(s):  
Francisca O. Aladejana ◽  
Simeon O. Olajide
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Frequency Counts

The chapter investigated the facilities available, extent of usage, and the various methods, perspectives, and strategies of blended learning used as well as possible challenges in Nigeria higher education using Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife as a case study. The descriptive survey research design was adopted. An instrument titled “Questionnaire on Opportunities and Implementation of Blended Learning” was administered on 216 lecturers selected by simple random sampling technique. Data collected were analyzed using frequency counts and simple percentages. The results showed that facilities are fairly available and there is moderate extent of usage of the available facilities for incorporating blended learning strategy. Lecturers used 21 different methods, the five blended learning perspectives, and four different strategies. Various challenges were identified. The study concluded that opportunities were available for lecturers to implement blended learning strategy into the classroom instruction delivery if the major challenges faced are properly addressed.

THE PERCEPTION, AWARENESS AND USE OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING SERVICES BY UNDERGRADUATES OF THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. O. LASODE ◽  
O. O. LAWAL ◽  
M. C. OFODILE
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Academic Career ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Pressure Management ◽  
Counselling Services ◽  
Counselling Needs ◽  
The University

This research investigated perception, awareness and use of Guidance and Counselling Services (G&CS) by undergraduates of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Simple random sampling technique was used to sample 283 respondents across the ten (10) Colleges in the Institution. Data were collected with the aid of questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentages, and mean. The questionnaire was subjected to a pilot study that revealed psychometric properties of Cronbach's Apha 0.86. Results revealed that 91.1% of the respondents were aware of G&CS and 74.6% of the respondents currently using the services indicated that it was very helpful. The rating of the counselling needs of the respondents revealed that academic issues with a mean of 3.62 is the most important factor, followed by examination pressure management which had a mean of 3.51. The rating of the perception of students on the quality and effectiveness of G&CS indicated that organized orientation services for fresh students ranked first (mean = 2.55), while effective counselling on personal, social, academic and vocational challenges ranked second (mean = 2.49). The fresher's orientation service received the highest perception (mean = 2.55) among respondents on the quality and effectiveness of G&CS in the institution. The use of G&CS is presently assisting students to attain competencies needed to overcome academic, career and personal concerns. The study concluded that the G&CS needs of the students across the Colleges differ due to the dissimilarities in their disciplines across the University.    

scholarly journals Social Media as Predictor of Job Search Skills among Undergraduates of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-29
Author(s):  
Agun Tolulope Francisca ◽  
Atoyebi Adeola Olusegun
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Job Search ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Predictive Ability ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study investigated the level of job search skills among undergraduates of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Osun state and determined the predictive ability social media on job search skills. It examined the influence of the social media on job search skills of undergraduates of the university, Further, it investigated the influence of demographic variables (sex, age and level) and area of specialisation on job search skills of the undergraduate students. These were with a view to providing information on the factor that could improve the job search skills of O.A.U undergraduate students.The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population for the study comprised 26,000 undergraduates of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State as at 2016/2017 academic session. The study sample comprised 496 students were selected using a multi-stage sampling procedure. Out of the thirteen faculties, four faculties were selected using simple random sampling technique. Four departments were selected from each of the selected faculties using simple random sampling technique. Purposive sampling technique was used to select graduating students (Parts 4 or 5) from each of the faculties selected. One hundred and twenty-five undergraduates were selected from each faculty, using convenience sampling technique. An instrument titled “social media of Job Search Skills” was adapted from existing standardised instruments and used to collect data. Data collected were analysed using percentage, frequency counts, mean, standard deviation, linear regression, and ordinal logistic regression.The result showed that 21.4%, 55.6% and 23.0% of undergraduates of Obafemi Awolowo University students demonstrated low, moderate and high levels of job search skills respectively. Also, the predictive ability of social media showed that social media (0.323, p< 0.000) had a significant influence on students’ job search skills. The study concluded that social media could improve the job search skills among undergraduates of OAU.

scholarly journals Tingkat kecemasan siswa SMK menghadapi ujian nasional berbasis komputer tahun 2018

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
I Putu Agus Apriliana
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
School Students ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Level 3 ◽  
High Level ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Academic Year

<p>Observasi yang dilakukan seminggu sebelum pelaksanaan UNBK tahun 2018, terlihat siswa SMK di Kuta mengalami gejala-gejala kecemasan. Mengalami gejala-gejala kecemasan sebelum UNBK dianggap hal yang wajar selama berada pada kategori rendah. Sebaliknya, bukan hal yang wajar jika mengalami kecemasan yang berlebihan. Penelitian ini akan mencoba menguraikan tingkat kecemasan siswa SMK di Kuta menghadapi UNBK tahun 2018. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian survey deskriptif. Tempat penelitian di SMK Prshanti Nilayam Kuta. Populasinya adalah siswa SMK Prshanti Nilayam kelas XII pada tahun pelajaran 2017/2018. Teknik <em>simple random sampling</em> digunakan untuk menentukan jumlah sampel sehingga ditemukan sampel sebanyak 40 siswa. Data penelitian dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner kecemasan yang selanjutnya dianalisis menggunakan bantuan <em>Microsoft Excel.</em><em> </em>Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa siswa SMK di Kuta mengalami kecemasan menghadapi UNBK tahun pelajaran 2017/2018 yaitu pada tingkat rendah sebanyak 4 orang siswa (10%), sedang sebanyak 18 orang siswa (45%), tinggi sebanyak 15 orang siswa (37,5%) dan sangat tinggi sebanyak 3 orang siswa (7,5%).</p><p align="center"><strong> <em><br />Abstract</em></strong><strong><em></em></strong></p>Observations conducted a week before the implementation of computer based National exam (UNBK) in year 2018, seen in vocational school students in Kuta experiencing symptoms of anxiety. Experiencing symptoms of anxiety before UNBK said to be reasonable during the low category. Conversely, it’s not unusual to experience excessive anxiety. This research will try to describe the anxiety level of vocational students in Kuta facing UNBK in year 2018. This study is descriptive survey research. Place of study in SMK Prshanti Nilayam Kuta. The population is students of SMK Prshanti Nilayam class XII in the academic year 2017/2018. A simple random sampling technique was used to determine the number of samples so that 40 samples were found. The data of study was collected using an anxiety questionnaire which was then analyzed using Microsoft Excel. The result of this study shows that students of SMK in Kuta have anxiety to face UNBK academic year 2017/2018 that is at low level 4 students (10%), medium level 18 students (45%), high level 15 students (37,5 %) and very high level 3 students (7.5%).

scholarly journals Goal Setting Among Adolescents in Relation to Parental Involvement

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (04) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jasmeet Kaur Bedi ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Parental Involvement ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Male Adolescents ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Practical Implications

Goal setting is an incredible strategy or instrument for assisting understudies with giving a strong establishment to upgrading their presentation. By understanding what he/she needs to accomplish throughout everyday life, understudies/youths may know where they need to think and what is to improve. On the off chance that teenagers/understudies can set very much characterized objectives, they can gauge and invest wholeheartedly in the accomplishment of those objectives. The main undertaking before an educator or instructor or parent is to help the understudies in defining transient objectives and long haul objectives. Objective setting gives self-assurance and inspiration to the understudy which is a fundamental key to improve or raise execution. Goal setting is a psychological cycle that includes setting up of explicit destinations, estimations and methodology to accomplish the objective, which likewise remembers the technique alteration for terms of the input or blunder made. The main objective of the study was to examine goal setting among adolescents in relation to parental involvement. To accomplish the objective, Goal Setting Scale developed by the investigator and Parental Involvement Scale by Dr. Sangeeta Tramma, 1998 were adopted. Matrials and metods: The descriptive survey method was employed for the present investigation. The sample consists of 464 adolescents studied in CBSE affiliated schools of Ludhiana district of Punjab. Data has been collected from students of 9th and 10th class whose parents are graduates or undergraduates. The sample was further categorized into male and female students. Sample has been drawn by employing simple random sampling technique, Stratified random sampling technique, purposive sampling technique and systematic random sampling technique. Results: Findings of the study reveal significant relationship between goal setting among adolescents and dimensions of parental involvement; significant relationship between goal setting among male adolescents and dimensions of parental involvement and significant relationship between goal setting among female adolescents and dimensions of parental involvement. Conclusion: The study has practical implications for students to set goals before doing any educational and vocational tasks or activities; study also has practical implications for parents to provide such environment that will help their child in setting goals and it will also helpful for teachers and educational administrators in organizing such activities and programmes that ensures parent’s involvement in their child’s goal setting.

scholarly journals The status of teachers’ motivation and process of quality education: The case of primary school teachers, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-11
Author(s):  
Sewagegn Mola ◽  
Asrat Dagnew Kelkay
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
The Status ◽  
Correlation Statistics ◽  
Level Of Motivation ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The purpose of this study was to investigate the status of teachers’ motivation and process of quality education in primary schools of Ethiopia. A descriptive survey was employed to achieve this purpose. Among the 40 government primary schools found in Banija District, 12(30%) were taken as a sample by using the simple random sampling technique. A sample size of 119 teachers was selected by using the systematic random sampling technique. 12 principals were also purposively included in the study. The instruments of data collection were questionnaire and interview. The data gathered through close-ended questionnaires were analysed quantitatively by frequency, percentages, mean and Pearson’s correlation statistics. The data gathered through document analysis and interviews were analysed qualitatively through narration for the purpose of triangulation. The results indicate that the teachers had a low level of motivation with extrinsic motivators. On the other hand, the findings of the study showed that teachers had a good status of intrinsic motivation and the status of their process of quality education was also good. Finally, the research findings revealed that, as teachers’ motivation increases their processes of quality education also increases. Thus, this study recommends that in order to deliver quality education, teachers should be motivated with attractive salaries, provision of accommodation and instituting awards, as well as strengthening intrinsic motivators.   Keywords: Teachers’ motivation, process, quality education, primary school.

scholarly journals Gender Roles on Salt Farming Practices in Western Pangasinan

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jocelyn Sagun-De Vera ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Roles ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Farming Practices ◽  
Weighted Mean ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Data Frequency

Men and women have been compared and contrasted for years on many different topics and on different places. Today, regardless certain behaviors both can almost do the same activities. This study aimed to determine the gender roles on salt farming practices in Western Pangasinan , the benefits from salt farming and some problems encountered by the farmers. The study made use of the descriptive survey research design. Respondents were selected through simple random sampling technique employing questionnaires to collect the needed data. Frequency, percentage, average weighted mean and t-test were used for data analysis. A total of 132 respondents (73 males and 59 females) were interviewed from salt farms situated in Alaminos City, Dasol, Bani and BolinaoPangasinan. Results showed that 34.84% of the respondents are working in the farm for almost 11 to 15 years now, that aside from salt farming 25.75% go for fishing during rainy season.. Findings also revealed that male salt farmers (AWM=3.83) in Western Pangasinan conduct salt bed preparation more frequently than female (AWM=2.69) salt farmers. On the other hand, salt farming practices of the male (AWM=3.74) and female (AWM=2.89) salt farmers are not significantly different. Hence, male and female salt farmers in Western Pangasinan have similar salt farming practices. Most of the male and female salt farmers were benefited because they were able to send their children to their college/vocational education and they were able to deliver salt to other places and that some of them were able to put up a warehouse. It is therefore recommended that in order to have a continuous salt production a technology which help salt farmers will be created.

scholarly journals The Practice of Entrepreneurship Education through Extracurricular Activities in Higher Education: Students Perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Wudu Melese Tarekegne ◽  
Alebachew Hailu Gelaneh
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
The Government ◽  
The University ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Abstract  This study was aimed at investigating the practice of entrepreneurship education through extracurricular activities in higher education from students perspective. To achieve this objective descriptive survey research design was used. Data were collected from university students. Accordingly, four universities were selected as sample universities by using simple random sampling technique. From these sample universities departments that give entrepreneurship course with all its students were taken as sample of the study. Data were collected by using questionnaire and interview from the participants. The result shows that  students have participated in extracurricular  activities  and have a willingness to participate if they get an opportunity. However, students did not participated in business plan competition outside the university, company visit, competition events between students and external stakeholders, seminars and workshops. The major challenges identified are lack of  funding available to support the entrepreneurship education,  lack of support from the top management and the government  and  lack of teachers support and encouragement of students practice of entrepreneurship education through extracurricular activities. 

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