Influence of Working Relationship between Principals and Teachers on Students Activities in Secondary Schools in Awgu Education Zone of Enugu State

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.

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HOME ECONOMICS VERSUS OTHER SUBJECTS: A STUDY OF NIGERIANS PARENT ATTITUDE TOWARDS HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

International Journal of Advanced Research ◽

10.21474/ijar01/12867 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (5) ◽

pp. 517-520

Author(s):

Nchekwube Justina ◽

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Amarachi Igwe ◽

Keyword(s):

Secondary Schools ◽

Negative Attitude ◽

Home Economics ◽

Economics Education ◽

Negative Attitudes ◽

Percentage Score ◽

Positive Attitudes ◽

Parent Attitude ◽

Enugu State ◽

Home Economics Education

Home economics is an essential subject in Nigerias education system with the potential of providing life skills and teaching basic homecare knowledge to the students. However, there is a growing concern about the decreasing enrollment and interest of students in home economics education in Nigeria. Thus, the primary purpose of this study wasto investigate the attitudes of parentsregarding home economics education in comparison to other subjects. Two hundred and thirty-six parents were drawn from different locations in the Enugu State of Nigeria. A simple percentage score indicates that the majority of the parents (74%) indicated a negative attitude towards home economics, while less (26%) showed positive attitudes. The study concludes that there is a prevalence of negative attitudes towards home economics education in secondary schools in Nigeria.

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Relatıonshıp Between School Clımate And Prıncıpals’ Job Performance In Secondary Schools

European Scientific Journal ESJ ◽

10.19044/esj.2016.v12n4p55 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 12 (4) ◽

pp. 55

Author(s):

Perpetua N. Okorji ◽

Innocent C. Igbokwe ◽

Carol O. Ezeugbor

Keyword(s):

School Climate ◽

Secondary Schools ◽

Job Performance ◽

Organizational Climate ◽

School Effectiveness ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Climate Index ◽

Self Assessment ◽

Enugu State ◽

Assessment Questionnaire

This study investigated the relationship between school climate and principals’ job performance in secondary schools in Enugu State, Nigeria. It adopted a correlational study design. Five research questions and five hypotheses guided the study. The population of the study embraced all the principals from 283 secondary schools in the six education zones of Enugu State. Out of the population, a sample of 177 principals was selected through simple random sampling technique. The instruments used to collect data were Organizational Climate Index and Principal Self-Assessment Questionnaire, adapted and developed by the researcher, respectively. The two sets of questionnaires were duly validated by experts in Measurement and Evaluation, and Educational Management and Policy. Cronbach Alpha method was used to determine the reliability coefficient of the instruments which yielded 0.83 for the Organizational Climate Index and 0.94 for the Principal Self-Assessment Questionnaire. . Pearson Product Moment correlation coefficient was used for data analysis. The findings showed among others that: there was a moderate positive relationship existing between the two variables- school climate and principal’s job performance. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that principals should embrace the collaborative and collegial style of administration where teachers are included and free to share ideas and concepts for managerial and school effectiveness. It was also recommended that principals should create an atmosphere that is supportive, comfortable, friendly, productive, and relaxed, to motivate students’ greater participation in learning and achieving educational goals.

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Educational Leadership for Institutional Best Practices and Goal Achievement among Secondary Schools in Enugu State, Nigeria

International Journal of Innovative Research and Development ◽

10.24940/ijird/2020/v9/i8/aug20012 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (8) ◽

Author(s):

Obineme Patience O. ◽

Ven John Nweke ◽

Chime Gladys O ◽

Loveline B Ekweogu

Keyword(s):

Educational Leadership ◽

Best Practices ◽

Secondary Schools ◽

Goal Achievement ◽

Enugu State

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The Place of Education and Leadership in the Provision of Security in Secondary Schools in Enugu State.

10.36265/ijired.2019.010201 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Izuehie I.O. ◽

Ani C.I.

Keyword(s):

Social Change ◽

Secondary Schools ◽

Educational Level ◽

Human Security ◽

Intellectual Curiosity ◽

National Discourse ◽

Educational Curriculum ◽

Security Issues ◽

Enugu State

Education is the foundation and an instrument for social change in any society. It is the bedrock of a nation‟s development.There is no nation that can grow beyond the educational level of the leaders, hence there is need for the educated ones to occupy significant positions to improve the nation‟s development. Good leadership enhances human security that emphasizes the protection of lives and property of individuals living in a given nation. This can be achieved by arousing the intellectual curiosity and appetite for more knowledge and wisdom through education. This explains the reason why education in Nigeria is still a national discourse at all levels. This paper, therefore, x-rayed the need for education and good leadership in dealing with security issues in secondary schools in Enugu State. It was recommended among others that there shall be an overhaul of the educational curriculum that will provide mind developing contents that will handle the aspect of security issues in the schools.

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

10.36265/ijired.2019.010138 ◽

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.

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Effect of Problem -Based Learning Strategy on Students’ Achievement in Senior Secondary Schools Chemistry in Enugu State

IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSRJRME) ◽

10.9790/7388-04352731 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 27-31

Author(s):

Anyafulude Joy ◽

Keyword(s):

Secondary Schools ◽

Learning Strategy ◽

Problem Based Learning ◽

Enugu State ◽

Senior Secondary Schools ◽

Senior Secondary

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Human Resources Management Practices as Predictors of Teachers’ Job Security in Secondary Schools in Udi Education Zone, Enugu State.

10.36265/ijired.2019.010102 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 8-17

Author(s):

Aniako L. A. ◽

Cliff I. A.

Keyword(s):

Secondary Schools ◽

Management Practices ◽

Secondary School Teachers ◽

Human Resources Management ◽

Job Security ◽

Human Resource Management Practices ◽

Training Compensation ◽

Research Questions ◽

Enugu State ◽

And Performance

This study aimed at finding out the human resources management practices as predictors of teachers‟ job security in secondary schools in Enugu State. The study adopted a survey research design and was carried out in the 25 public secondary schools in Udi Education Zone, Enugu State. The population comprised 50 respondents (19 male and 31 female) secondary school teachers randomly sampled from the schools. The study was guided by three research questions and three null hypotheses. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire, sectioned; A, B and C. The instrument was validated by experts while the reliability of the instrument was determined by the use of Cronbach Alpha formula which yielded reliability co-efficient of 0.76. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation while t-test was used to analyze the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance and appropriate degree of freedom. The null hypotheses tested showed no significant difference in the mean responses of male and female teachers on the training,compensation, and performance appraisal practices which contribute to secondary school teachers‟ job security. It was found among others that training, compensation and performance appraisalwhich are human resource management practices studied; contribute to teachers‟ job security. Therefore, this human resource management practices contribute to teachers‟ job security in secondary schools in Enugu State. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that teachers‟ training practices should be enhanced since it enhances teachers‟ job security. Teachers should be promoted as at when due and their salaries paid promptly to enhance their job security.

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