scholarly journals Impacts of Change of Supervisors on Effective Conduct of Senior School Certificate Examinations in Central Senatorial District of Ondo State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 10-20
Author(s):  
Ige Akindele Matthew ◽  
Olofinsao Ogochukwu Chika
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
School Certificate ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Additional Fund ◽  
Ondo State ◽  
The Government ◽  
As Stress ◽  
Survey Designs

The change of supervisors is noticeable during the conduct of Senior School Certificate Examinations in Nigeria. This study investigated the impacts of such change on the effective conduct of SSCE in Public Secondary Schools, with a focus on the Central Senatorial District of Ondo State. It adopted a combination of descriptive and survey designs. The 107 Public Secondary Schools in the district, constituted the main population while the government-appointed and full-time teachers in the schools, who were supervisors of SSCE were targets. One question was raised while two hypotheses were formulated for the study. A self-developed questionnaire, validated and tested for reliability (r-0.85) was used to collect data, which were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Hypotheses were tested using a chi-square statistic. It was found among others that a change of supervisor impacted in the areas of transportation of the supervisor, causing additional fund for the conduct of the examinations, as well as stress for the supervisor. No significant difference was found in the perception of male and female teachers (supervisors); highly experienced and less experienced teachers, on the impacts of the change of supervisors on effective conducts of SSCE. Provision of transportation means and adequate security for supervisors, to guarantee their safety; and examination materials, among others, are recommended.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Functionality of Parent-Teacher Association in Public Secondary Schools in Ondo State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Ige Akindele Matthew ◽  
Jegede Omobola
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Parent Teacher Association ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ondo State ◽  
The Government

The study assessed the functionality of the Parent-Teacher Association in Public Secondary Schools in Ondo State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The 304 Public Secondary Schools in the state were the main population while 20 secondary schools, 220 government-employed and full-time teachers (males and females) were the targets. 4 questions were raised and 3 hypotheses formulated for the study. Samples were drawn using multi-stage, stratified, and simple-random sampling techniques. Data were collected using a 20-item questionnaire, validated and tested for reliability. Data were analyzed using tables, frequency count, and percentages while the hypotheses were tested using chi-square statistic (x2). It was found among others that there was no significant difference in the perception of principals and teachers, female and male teachers, female and male principals, on the functionality of the Parent-Teacher Association in the schools. It is recommended among others that the government should ensure that the Parent-Teacher Association is made functional and effective in all secondary schools, should be more involved in the administration and financing of schools while there should be an execution of standard projects related to an academic pursuit in schools.

scholarly journals Perception of Teachers on School-Based Factors Influencing Absenteeism of Students in Public Secondary Schools in Central Senatorial District of Ondo State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 46-55
Author(s):  
Ige Akindele Matthew
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
School Based ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Ondo State

The study investigated the perception of teachers on school-based factors influencing absenteeism of students in Public Secondary Schools in Central Senatorial District of Ondo State, Nigeria. It adopted descriptive-survey design, raised 3 questions and formulated 2 hypotheses to achieve this feat. Data were collected from 150 government appointed and full time teachers, drawn from 15 Public Secondary Schools in the District. Instrument used was a questionnaire, validated and tested for reliability (α=0.82). Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences while hypotheses were tested using chi-square statistic at 0.05 level of significance. The study found among others that a lot of school-based factors influenced absenteeism in schools, such as unattractive school environment, lack of recreational facilities; discouraging school curriculum; as well as recommend measures, such as the provision of instructional materials and facilities for schools; the need for private sector assistance in the provision of instructional materials and facilities; seeking assistance from wealthy individuals, corporate organizations, Old Students, Non-Governmental Organizations, by school administrators, among others, to combat this menace in schools.

scholarly journals The Perception of School Heads and Teachers on Challenges of Effective Management of Public-Boarding Schools in Ondo State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 23-33
Author(s):  
Ige Akindele Matthew
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Boarding Schools ◽  
The State ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ondo State ◽  
School Heads

The study investigated the perception of school heads and teachers on challenges of effective management of public-boarding schools in Ondo State, Nigeria. It involved the use of the 23 public-boarding schools in the State. All the 23 schools were used while 6 government appointed and full-time teachers (3 males and 3 females) were selected from each school, which totaled 138 teachers. The teachers were selected through stratified and simple random sampling techniques. 2 research questions were raised and 2 hypotheses formulated while descriptive-survey design was adopted. Data were gathered using a self-developed 13-item questionnaire, validated and tested for reliability (r= 0.90) and analysed using frequency count, tables, percentage, mean, as well as Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) while the hypotheses were tested using chi-square statistic. The study found inadequate food, high cost of food items, indiscipline of pupils/students, theft of boarding materials, invasion of school by hoodlums, lack of/inadequate provision of security guards, erratic power supply, among others, as the challenges facing effective management of public-boarding schools in the state. Also, no significant difference was found in the perception of male and female school heads, school heads and teachers, on the challenges of effective management of boarding schools. Based on the challenges found, it can be concluded that all is not well with public-boarding schools in the State. The need for administrators of boarding schools to make the environment very conducive for pupils/students and for government to formulate policies which will address the challenges of effective management of boarding schools, among others, are recommended.

scholarly journals SOCIAL MEDIA AND LEARNING OF BUSINESS SUBJECTS IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IKORODU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF LAGOS STATE

2021 ◽  
pp. 321-328
Author(s):  
Fasae, Felicia Bosede Kehinde
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Business Studies ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
The Government ◽  
Senior Secondary

This study investigated social media and the learning of business subjects in some selected secondary schools in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State. The research design for the study was survey of the descriptive type. Five schools were randomly selected from which 100 students were further randomly selected, forming the sample for the study. A self-structured close ended questionnaire containing the bio-data of the respondents and 10 items eliciting responses on the topic was used. The instrument was validated by experts with a reliability coefficient of 0.87. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of mean and percentage to answer the research questions while inferential statistics of chi-square (X2) and t-test were used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed a significant influence of social networking on students’ learning of Business studies and a significant difference in the mean responses of male and female students on the influence of social media. It was concluded that social media has highly contributed towards effective learning of business subjects in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State. Also, gender influences the use of social media. It was recommended among others that there should be adequate provision of social media facilities by the government for all senior schools to cater for the need of the students and enhance effective teaching; students should be allowed to have access to available social media in the schools such as computers and internet so that they will be familiar with the usage in the school system. KEYWORDS: Social Media, Business Studies, Gender, Learning, Senior Secondary School.

scholarly journals The Practice of School-Based Management in Ondo State Public Secondary Schools: Implication of School Location

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-93
Author(s):  
Olaseni Vivian Morenike
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
School Location ◽  
School Based ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ondo State ◽  
School Based Management

The practice of School-Based Management (SBM) has been widely liked to variety of wide positives in schools and increasingly acceptable in major developed and developing nations, however, the disposition and acceptance of the SMB policy remained unclear in Ondo State, Nigeria. In Nigeria, there is paucity of literature addressing the role of school location in the practice of SBM policy. This study, therefore examined the practicality of SBM in public secondary schools in Ondo State and the implication of school location. Descriptive survey design was adopted by the study. Key players from sixty (60) public secondary schools in Ondo State participated in the current study using purposive sampling techniques. In determine the efficiencies and effectiveness of School-Based Management Committees, participant were opened to Effective School-Based Management Index (E-SBM-INDEX). The instrument reported a strong overall Cronbach alpha of 0.97, while the subscales factors entails, power decentralization (α =.92); facilities obligation (α =.73); monitoring and evaluation (α =.65); recruitment and retrenchment (α =.85); and financial obligation (α =.71). Information on socio-demographic factors and geographical location of schools were also obtained from the participants. Descriptive analysis and T-Test of independent sample were used to analyze data and accepted at P < 0.05. Respondents’ mean age was 49.5±11.5 years. It was revealed that 35% of the public schools engaged practice effective SBM in Ondo State, while 65% of public schools engaged were practicing ineffective SBM. Furthermore, It was revealed that there was significant difference in the practice of SBM in rural and urban public secondary schools in Ondo State (T (58) = 26.60; P < 0.01), such that, public secondary schools located in the rural area ( = 75.20, SD = 1.80) practice effective SBM’s policy than counterparts located in the urban area ( = 34.97, SD = 02.67). Majorly the practice of SBM in public secondary school remained ineffective in Ondo State. The practice of SBM in rural and urban public secondary schools in Ondo State is significantly different. Public secondary schools located in the rural area of Ondo State practice effectively SBM’s policy than public secondary schools located in the urban area of Ondo State. It is recommended that the government should be pro-active in creating an enabling environment in terms of policy upon which SBM can be practice effectively and efficiently.

The Accessibility and Problems Associated with the Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) by Fish Farmers in Rural Areas of Ondo State, Nigeria

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-52
Author(s):  
J. B. Ogunremi ◽  
P. Abraham
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Electric Power Supply ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ondo State ◽  
The Government

The study evaluated the accessibility and problems associated with the use of information and communication technologies in rural areas of Ondo State. Total sampling was used to select 92 rural fish farmers from three riverine Local Governments in the state between February and April. Questionnaire was used in data collection. Data were analyzed by the use of frequency, percentage, mean and Chi-square test. It was found that radio (96.7%), television (84.4%) and mobile phone (95.7%) were most accessible ICTs to fish farmers of which radio is the most effective (62.0%). Problems associated with the use of ICTs were electric power supply (96.7%), lack of access to ICTs (62.0%) and inadequate information on ICTs (59.8%). There were significant relationship (P<0.05) between problems associated with the use and accessibility of ICTs by fish farmers. It is recommended that the government should allow a wide range of radio broadcast options by giving opportunities for private competition provision of radio content which will allow for development input from relevant agencies.

scholarly journals Public Awareness on Cyber Crime with Special Reference to Chennai

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 3362-3364
Keyword(s):  
Cyber Security ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Grocery Shopping ◽  
Cyber Crime ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Cyber Crimes ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Gender

With the rapid advancements in technology, our lives have become completely digitalised. We sit in the comfort of our home, and carry out our day-to-day activities like grocery shopping, education, banking, through the Internet. However, this has given rise to several threats to our security, called the cyber-crime which has become a global concern. Cybercrimes affect the lives of millions of people all around the world, including businesses, organisations and governments of different nations. This paper aims to determine the association between cybercrime awareness and the age, and to identify the difference between main cause of cybercrime and the gender. Descriptive research has been carried out which helps us to understand the characteristics of an individual or a group. The sampling method used here is convenient sampling where the samples have been chosen based on ease of access of availability. The sample size is 1540. Age, Gender and Occupation are the independent variables. Cyber-crime awareness, the main cause of cybercrime and the most popular cyber-crime are the dependent variables used here. The tools used here are Chi-Square, Independent Sample t test and ANOVA. It was found that there is a significant association between the cyber-crime awareness and the age of the respondent and that there is no significant difference between the main cause of cyber-crime and gender. With the rapid rise in the rate of cyber-crimes, it is imperative that the government provide the people with more effective ways of cyber security in order to protect the society.

scholarly journals Physics Student-Teachers’ Challenges during Teaching Practice in Secondary Schools and Their Solutions: A Study of Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 245-251
Author(s):  
Atsuwe, B. A ◽  
Nomji, E, V
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Government ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Supervision Of Student Teachers

This study examined the challenges faced by student-teachers during teaching practice and their possible solutions in the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue state, Nigeria. To achieve this, the descriptive survey research design was adopted. Four Research questions and four Research hypotheses guided the study. The sample of the study was drawn from five degree options out of the eight degree options in the College of Agricultural and science Education in the study area. Primary data were used for the study specifically obtained using well-structured questionnaire. Two hundred copies of the questionnaires were administered on the respondents and survey data analysed using descriptive statistics and Chi-square test. Results of the analyses showed that classroom management significantly affect student-teachers’ performance during teaching practice in secondary schools. The results revealed that curriculum development and instruction significantly affect student-teachers’ during their practice year. The result also revealed that supervision of student-teachers’ does greatly affect students’ teachers during their teachers during their teaching practice. The study recommends that Proper and maximal attention should be given to the classroom management by student-teachers’ in order to achieve the specific objectives at the end of the lesson in the classroom .There is need for the government to provide good library facilities and laboratories. Keywords: student-teachers’, Teaching practice, Challenges, Secondary Schools.

scholarly journals Analysis of Factors Related to Working Status of Dental Hygienists in Japan

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 1025
Author(s):  
Hiroko Miura ◽  
Rumi Tano ◽  
Katsuo Oshima ◽  
Yoshie Usui
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Dental Hygienists ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Working Status

The super-aged society of Japan is experiencing an increased demand for dental hygienists, of which there is currently a shortage. This study aimed to investigate the factors related to the working status of dental hygienists in Japan. We conducted a survey by mailing a questionnaire on employment to 1444 dental hygienists and obtained 537 valid responses. We conducted a bivariate analysis using either a chi-square test or t-test as well as a multiple logistic regression analysis to determine the factors related to working status. The overall employment rate was 68.2%, with a significant difference between age groups (p < 0.01). Approximately 80% of respondents considered working hours and human relations at the workplace to be important, and more than 70% of respondents considered wages as important. Finally, the following four variables were found to be significantly associated with employment status: training course attendance, a desire to work full-time, consideration of wages as important, and consideration of working hours as important. These findings suggest that it is necessary to improve working conditions and environments, including wages and working hours, as well as provide a more robust system of continued professional development for dental hygienists to increase the workforce.

scholarly journals Principal’s Computer Application Skills as a Determinant of Computer Use in Administration of Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Samuel N. Njathi ◽  
Dr. Boniface Ngaruiya ◽  
Dr. Paul Maithya
Keyword(s):  
Staff Development ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Computer Use ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Computer Application ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Government

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship that existed between principals’ computer application skills and computer use in administration of public secondary schools in Kiambu County. Computer use in schools administration is a contemporary issue in the improvement of quality leadership in schools. The study was triggered by the need for effective leadership in schools which would lead to improved academic performance in Kiambu County.Methodology: The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The target population for this study was all the 307 principals of public secondary schools in Kiambu County. The study sample comprised of 205 principals which translated to 67% of the target population. Simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used in the selection of the respondents. A questionnaire was used for data collection. Relationship between the two variables under study was established by use of spearman rho. Pearson’s Chi- square test of independence with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to test the null hypotheses. Findings: The study found out that principals’ possession of computer skills influenced the use of computers among school principals.  Unique contribution to the theory, practice and policy: The study recommended provision of computer skill courses relevant to administration work, and ICT technical support to advise school principals on usage and maintenance of computers and review of both teacher preparation and staff development programs to ensure that universities and Teacher Training Colleges provide pre-service and in-service training programs to enable school principals to successfully use computers carrying out administrative tasks. The study further recommended that the government should develop a policy framework for training all educators/education officers on computers and ICT applications in Schools.

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