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Authors:Ofem Wokasor Eni, Ojini Richard Ayuh, Omini Etta Etta, Nsan Nsan Nja, Unimke Sylverster, Obeten Okoi Okorn, Ekpoto Ekpoto Agbor Pages: 115 - 124 Abstract: This study looked at how managing entrepreneurship education affects undergraduates' tendency to create job post-COVID-19 in universities in Cross River State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study assessed the influence e-learning and blended learning on creativity and self-employment among 370 undergraduates drawn from 4,993 final year students of 2021/2022 academic session from all the faculties in University of Calabar and Cross River University of Technology respectively. The study adopted correlational research design. To guide the study, two null hypotheses were developed. A structured questionnaire titled: “Managing Entrepreneurship Education and Undergraduates’ Job Creation Propensity Questionnaire (MEEUJCPQ)”, was designed and used for data collection. Multiple Linear Regression Analysis was used to statistically examine the collected data. Results from testing of the hypotheses revealed that managing entrepreneurship education in terms of e-learning and blended learning has a significant effect on both undergraduates' creativity and self-employment. Based on the study's findings, we assert that managing entrepreneurship education through e-learning and blended learning, individually and collectively, predicts undergraduates' propensity to create job by exuding creativity and self-employment characteristics. PubDate: 2023-08-23 DOI: 10.4314/gjedr.v22i2.1 Issue No:Vol. 22, No. 2 (2023)
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Authors:Ogban Ogban Nkanu, Offem Odim Otu, Inung Sunday Utu Baku Pages: 125 - 134 Abstract: Education is a tool for any meaningful development of any society. Thus any activities that result to set back of the sector operation should be address with all amount of resources both human and material. The paper titled “Strike and Educational Activities Planning in Nigerian Universities: Impact and Possible Solution for Today and Beyond” is poised to drawing attention of the general public to the implication of industrial strikes to the development of tertiary education in Nigeria the paper discussed the concept of strikes types and causes of strike. Therefore, the paper discuss the concept of strike, types of strike and causes of strike it also proffered possible solutions which if applied, could help address the issue of incessant strikes in our tertiary educational system. The paper further x-ray the positive and negative impacts of strike on staff, students, institutions, and the general public respectively. The paper ended by examining the implication of incessant strike actions for the school system. It was suggested among others that government and the organized labour organization should be involved in a collective positive bargaining to bring lasting solution to the frequent strike action in Nigerian Universities for high productivity which permeate national development PubDate: 2023-08-23 DOI: 10.4314/gjedr.v22i2.2 Issue No:Vol. 22, No. 2 (2023)
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Authors:P U Ekpang, Unimna Beshel Fidelis , Ugbe Blessing Ushibima Pages: 135 - 141 Abstract: This study examined the depression and examination failure among students of tertiary institution in Cross River State, Nigeria and its counselling implication. Descriptive research survey was adopted for the study. The population of the study was all the students both male and female in all the major tertiary institution in Cross River State, Nigeria. A total of 1,000 students between the ages of 15 – 20 years were selected using multistage sampling technique. A self-designed questionnaire title Depression Evaluation Scale (DES) was used to elicit information from respondents. The instrument was validated and reliability was obtained using test-re-test method. The reliability co-efficient was 0.75 at 0.05 level of significance. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive analysis for the general questions raised while t-test was used to test the hypothesis raised at 0.05 level of significance. The result showed that there is significant difference between male and female students with depression. It was also revealed that there was a significant relationship of depression and mass failure among male students than female counterpart. Based on the findings, it is concluded that depression is a health and behavioural challenge among students in tertiary institution, it was recommended that school counsellors should design an effective counselling programme to assist the students with depression in our tertiary institutions across the globe. PubDate: 2023-08-23 DOI: 10.4314/gjedr.v22i2.3 Issue No:Vol. 22, No. 2 (2023)
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Authors:Ofoegbu Jude Uzodinma, Abang Kingsley, Ekarika Catherine Boniface, Nonso N Bisong Pages: 143 - 150 Abstract: The study is aimed at determining the perception of school teachers’ towards integrating ICT in senior secondary school curriculum content delivery, aftermath of Covid-19 pandemic. The study adopted a survey research. The Population of the study consisted of all 310 Senior Secondary School teachers (78 males and 132 females) in Owerri municipal Council of Imo state. The sampling technique used is purposive since the population is small. The researchers designed an assessment questionnaire which was used for data collection. It has a reliability co-efficient of 0.83 determined through cronbach alpha. The data collected was analyzed using mean and standard deviation in answering the research questions while the hypothesis was analyzed using independent t-test analysis tested at 0.05 level of significance. The result of the study showed that senior secondary school teachers have positive perception towards integrating ICT in senior secondary school curriculum content. It was therefore recommended among others that the government should speed up the expansion of its existing ICT and remote learning capacity in senior secondary school curriculum, especially for learners with disabilities who may need access to assistive technology. This is based on the fact that senior secondary school teachers have positive perception on the workability of ICT integrated curriculum in senior secondary school. PubDate: 2023-08-23 DOI: 10.4314/gjedr.v22i2.4 Issue No:Vol. 22, No. 2 (2023)
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Authors:Okoi I I, Okon Effionwan Effiom, Odok Lilian Oyak Pages: 151 - 157 Abstract: This study aimed at determining the relationship between school-based income generation activities and secondary school goal attainment for national development in Calabar Education zone. Two null hypotheses were stated to guide the study. Correlation design was used for the study. The population of the study consists of seventy five school principals in Calabar education zone. Purposive sampling technique was used for the study. Questionnaire titled “School-Based Income Generation Activities and School Goal Attainment (SBIGASGAQ)” was used for data collection. A reliability estimate of .71 and .67 was obtained using test re-test method. Pearson product moment correlation statistics was used for data analysis. The result of the findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between school agricultural based activities and serviced based activities with school goal attainment. Summary and conclusion were drawn in line with the result of the findings. It was recommended that school principals should venture in more lucrative and enterprising ventures which will serve the needs of the community e.g. dormitory, school halls and good football field for sport as this will go a long way to enhance school goal attainment. PubDate: 2023-08-23 DOI: 10.4314/gjedr.v22i2.5 Issue No:Vol. 22, No. 2 (2023)
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Authors:Ntamu Blessing Agbo Pages: 159 - 164 Abstract: Educate the head only, you are likely to end up with characters who will preoccupy their minds with the annihilation of the entire human race. Educate the heart only and you will end up with individuals who cannot take decisions dispassionately or without sentiments and who may be lacking in critical thinking abilities. Educate the hands only and there is no telling what it could be up to. We would be creating robots, who as is the current fear with robots, may decide to exterminate the human race because they consider humans unnecessary for their existence. Education has got to be holistic. All three dimensions of the individual, the head, the heart and the hands must be functionally educated. That is why the ancient Philosopher Aristotle noted that “Educating the mind without Educating the heart is no education at all.” This paper makes a case for the education of the head, the heart and the hands, proposing an adoption of Social and emotional learning theory in the Nigerian educational system, drawing from the position of neuroscience and applying the tool of psychology. Some tips for the application of social emotional learning in the classroom are given and suggestions for learning outlined at the end of the paper. PubDate: 2023-11-09 DOI: 10.4314/gjedr.v22i2.6 Issue No:Vol. 22, No. 2 (2023)
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Authors:Patrick I Nwafor, Abigail Ojong Ejoh, Margaret U Chukwurah, Stella Uchechukwu Okeke Pages: 165 - 175 Abstract: The study examined the teachers’ competences in the utilization of digital learning tools in upper basic schools in Cross River State. To achieve this, four research questions were raised. Literature was reviewed according to the variables of the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design with a stratified random sampling technique. The sample of the study was made up of 768 teachers across the 18 local government of the state. An instrument titled ‘Teachers Competence in Digital Learning Tools Scale (TCDLTS)’ was used for data collection. The instrument was validated and the reliability of the instrument was established using Cronbach alpha reliability estimate and the coefficients of the scales ranged from 0.78-0.81. The data collected were analysed using simple percentages, bar graphs and other inferential statistical techniques. The result showed that teacher’s competence in the utilization of digitalized learning tools such as zoom facilities, google classrooms, and video clips is very low. The result also showed that there is no significant difference between male and female teachers, but years of teaching and qualification significantly influences teachers’ competence in utilizing digital learning tools in upper basic schools in Cross River State. Based on the findings, it was recommended that teachers should be trained on the modern use of technology in teaching and learning to increase students’ level of independent learning among others. PubDate: 2023-11-09 DOI: 10.4314/gjedr.v22i2.7 Issue No:Vol. 22, No. 2 (2023)
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Authors:Aniah S A, Edeh S O, Ogar-Ikwen T A, Ushie G I, Adie J A Pages: 177 - 185 Abstract: This study was designed to investigate parental background and learners’ class skipping in public primary schools in Calabar South Local Government area of Cross River State, Nigeria. To guide the study, three research questions were posed and three null hypotheses were formulated. The instrument tagged “Parental Background and learners’ Class Skipping Questionnaire (PBLCSQ)” was used to collect data. The research adopted the correlational design while simple random sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 300 pupils for the study. Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient Analysis and Independent t-test analysis techniques were used to test the hypotheses. All hypotheses were tested at .05 level of significance. Statistical analyses of data showed that parental friends, health and income issues significantly influenced learners’ class skipping in public primary schools in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Hence, it was recommended that the learners and parents should be thoroughly informed about the school policy from time to time that leaving the school without permission may lead to suspension or expulsion of their wards from school. PubDate: 2023-11-09 DOI: 10.4314/gjedr.v22i2.8 Issue No:Vol. 22, No. 2 (2023)
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Authors:Egbai Julius Michael, Osang Anastecia William, Eke Ogbu Eke Pages: 177 - 186 Abstract: The study assessed the effect of Group based instructional strategy on upper basic two (junior secondary school two) students’ achievement in Prevocational studies in Umuahia North Local Government of Abia State. The study adopted a quasi-experimental control design; specifically the pre-test post-test non-equivalent control group design was used. Two research questions were posed, and one hypothesis formulated to guide the study which was carried out in a Government co-education school in Umuahia North Council Area in Umuahia Education Zone of Abia State. Eighty-seven (87) JSS two students were used for the study. The study is a quasi- experimental study which employed pretest posttest control design and a 2x2 factorial design. Instrument used for data collection was Pre-vocational Studies Achievement Test (PSAT) developed by the researchers. PSAT was validated by three experts and the reliability coefficient using Kuder Richardson (KR-20) was found to be 0.81. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) statistics was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 significance level. The result revealed a significant factor on students’ achievement in Pre-vocational studies. Thus, it was confirmed that students taught Pre-vocational studies using Group based instructional strategy performed better than those taught using the lecture method. The result also revealed that gender was not a factor in achievement of students in Pre-vocational studies. It was recommended among other things that efforts should be made by curriculum experts to incorporate Group based instructional strategy, teaching strategy into the teaching of pre-vocational studies. PubDate: 2023-11-09 DOI: 10.4314/gjedr.v22i2.9 Issue No:Vol. 22, No. 2 (2023)
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Authors:Martina Ayibeya Apie, Joseph Odey Ogabor, Osaji Nsagha Nkang, Emmanuel Ekawu Ogar, Peter Owogoga Aduma, Felicia Agbor-Obun Dan Pages: 187 - 194 Abstract: It is a truism that the participation of athletes in athletics could exert some influence in their academic achievements but a careful balancing of their involvement in the two important activities could reveal some associations. The study determined the relationship between university athletes’ participation in athletics and their academic achievement in south-south, Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive survey design and was targeted at 156 athletes that were all involved in the study. The instruments for data collection were a 15-item structured questionnaire constructed on a four-point scale and 20-item academic achievement test in Human Kinetics and Health Education. The instruments were validated by three experts. Two in Human Kinetics and health Education and one from Test and Measurement unit of the department of Educational Foundations, University of Calabar. The reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach’s Alpha reliability method and a coefficient of 0.77 was obtained. Data collected was analysed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (r) at 0.05 level of significance. It was found out that a significant relationship exists between coach’s role, team mates’ influence and parental support and academic achievement of athletes in the study area. It was recommended among others that coaches should continue to mentor athletes and encourage them to study hard for greater academic achievement. PubDate: 2023-11-09 DOI: 10.4314/gjedr.v22i2.10 Issue No:Vol. 22, No. 2 (2023)
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Authors:Aniah Solomon Agwayang, Uyimse Felicia Unyekeme, Odok Lilian Oyak, Edeh Stephen Olenye, Offem Odim Otu Pages: 195 - 202 Abstract: The main purpose of this study was to investigate teachers’ utilization of learning resources attitude to work and learners’ performance in English Language in selected primary schools in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State. To achieve the purpose of this study, two research questions were posed, two hypotheses were formulated. Literature was reviewed based on the sub-variables of the study. Quasi-experimental design was adopted for the study using simple random technique with the sample of one hundred and twenty (120) respondents. Questionnaire instrument was used for data collection and the data was analyzed at 0.05 level of significant using independent t-test analysis to test the hypotheses. The results and conclusion of findings revealed that learning resources and teachers' attitude to work greatly influence learners' performance in English Language in Primary Schools in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Based on the findings, some recommendations such as; teachers should be encouraged in schools to utilize learning resources in teaching. Pupils should be involved in the production of learning resources, appropriate tasks be assigned to teachers to enable them put in their best for learners' good academic performance. PubDate: 2023-11-09 DOI: 10.4314/gjedr.v22i2.11 Issue No:Vol. 22, No. 2 (2023)
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Authors:Christine Kamba Malebe, Emily Nyabisi, Pamela Ochieng Pages: 203 - 214 Abstract: Recent reports on education in Kenya underscore the importance of head teachers adopting effective instructional leadership practices and teachers enhancing their pedagogical knowledge and skills in order to guarantee high-quality education and academic achievement within the country's school systems. One of the instructional leadership practices that can be adopted by headteachers is the provision of incentives to teachers. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of provision of incentives by the head teachers on teachers’ work performance in public primary schools in Nakuru County, Kenya. Hallinger and Murphy's (1985) Model of Instructional Leadership and Campbell et al.'s (1993) Theory of Job Performance informed the study. The study used mixed methods research approach, and adopted the convergent parallel design. The study used both quantitative and qualitative research methods simultaneously to collect and analyze data from a target population of 57,800 pupils, 7,741 teachers, and 680 head teachers from 680 schools, and 11 Quality Assurance and Standards Officers (QASOs). A sample of 68 primary schools were selected for the study using cluster sampling. From these sampled schools 60 pupils and 329 teachers were selected through simple random sampling. Purposive sampling was also used to select 68 head teachers and 9 QASOs. The research instruments used were a focus group discussion guide, questionnaire, interview schedule, and document analysis checklist. A pilot study was conducted in 7 public primary schools in Baringo County with a sample size of 35 teachers. Descriptive and inferential statistics specifically frequency counts, percentages, Spearman rank correlation, and regression analysis, were used to analyze the quantitative data. Qualitative dat was analysed using textual analysis approach. The hypothesis was tested at a significance level of 0.05 using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25. The findings were presented as frequencies and percentages using tables. Qualitative data was analyzed thematically and presented in narrative forms. The study established that provision of incentives by the head teachers had a statistically significant positive influence on teachers’ work performance in public primary schools in Nakuru County. The study highlights the importance of teachers' work performance for overall school outcomes, providing valuable knowledge for head teachers and education stakeholders to focus on initiatives for provision of incentives for teachers and policies that support such initiatives. This will create an enabling environment for maximizing teachers' efficiency and effectiveness, leading to improved pupil performance in KCPE examinations in public primary schools. PubDate: 2023-11-09 DOI: 10.4314/gjedr.v22i2.12 Issue No:Vol. 22, No. 2 (2023)
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Authors:Mbon Usen Friday, Offem Odim Otu, Odey Davis Agba Pages: 215 - 225 Abstract: The management of entrepreneurship involves responsibility for broad decision on policies and the ability to ensure that these decisions are executed effectively for societal benefit. Therefore repositioning entrepreneurial education and skill acquisition for economic recovery sustainability in post CONVI-19 era becomes imperative. The paper gives light on the understudied. Thereafter the paper defines key terms such as entrepreneurial, education, and expounds on the strategies for repositioning effective entrepreneurial education in post COVID-19 era. The concept of entrepreneurial skills acquisition, and relevance entrepreneurial education planning skills acquisition in post COVID-19 era have been examined. The paper further elaborated on sustainable economic recovery, incessant education process as mechanism for economic recovery sustainability, elements that enhance economic growth and roles of the entrepreneurs to the development of Nigeria. This paper concluded that effective repositioning of entrepreneurial education will enhance skill acquisition which will serve as a link to youth empowerment skills sustainability and economic growth. It was recommended among others that government should make entrepreneurship education a compulsory subject/course at all levels of education for sustainable development at the present and posterity. PubDate: 2023-11-09 DOI: 10.4314/gjedr.v22i2.13 Issue No:Vol. 22, No. 2 (2023)
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