ABSTRACT This study focuses on the effect of the use of instructional materials on students’ performance in Biology – A case study of Surulere Local Government Area, Lagos state. Inadequate and ineffective use of instructional materials by teachers has been identified as one of the reasons for poor performance of students in Biology in secondary schools. The study aimed at investigating the effect of the use of instructional materials on the teaching of the subject Biology. It also exam...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate influence of truancy on students' academic performance in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State of Nigeria. To achieve the aim of this study, four hypotheses were formulated to direct the study. Literature related to the variables under study were reviewed accordingly. Ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. A sample of two hundred (200) students were randomly selected for the study. The selection was done through ...
The impact of entrepreneurship education on employment
Abstract In cognitive theory of depression, how individuals views and interprete stressful events affect whether or not they become depressed. Copping strategies and styles make a difference in whether or not a person becomes depressed when stressed up or faced with unpalatable situation or not symptoms and causes of depression as highlighted dictates which medication suit each individual as the case may be, this is determined by professional health care givers like clinical psychologists...
Identity formation is one of the major developmental tasks every adolescent must undergo. It occurs throughout life cycle and concerns the fundamental biological, cognitive and social changes. Poor identity formation could bring about confusion, irrational fear and indecision among the adolescents. Most studies have examined effectiveness of psycho-therapies in enhancing adolescents performance with little focus on identity formation. This study, therefore, examined the effectiveness of probl...
ABSTRACT Many methods and tactics have been deployed in the teaching and learning of mathematics yet only very few students put their interest in the subject. The research is aimed at using the computer assisted instruction (CAI) method to arouse the interest of the students in learning the subject of mathematics. The researcher takes on a research study on The Need for Computer Aided Instruction (CAI) for the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics in Staff Demonstration School, FCE, Kano. Cha...
History is an important school subject which conveys invaluable lessons from the past and whose worth transcends regional, national and cultural boundaries. However, effective teaching and learning history in Nigerian Universities has long been blighted by problems and challenges that have often gone unaddressed. This problems and issues have consequently militated against the commitment of undergraduate students studying history. This study drawing on a sample size of 160 undergraduate stude...
ABSTRACT This study examined the effect of monetization on workers in Nigerian civil service. Purposefully, the study investigated the monetization benefits if it is commensurate with civil servants socio-economic needs; the impact of monetization on workers’ attitude toward job performance in Nigerian public service; and the impact of monetization on workers’ job satisfaction in Nigerian public service. The researcher used descriptive and survey designs to carry out the study. The respo...
This paper examined the corruption and challenges militating against education delivery in Nigeria with respect to the leadership and management of education. Education is the building block necessary for development. Development in any nation is a function of education. Through education, great and future leaders are produced. But it is regrettable that our educational delivery is in dismalness, hence, the presenting of this paper in order to highlight the major corruptions and challenges t...
Abstract An assessment of women in science and technical education in Nigeria was carried out to serveas an appraisal for their participation and representation irrespective of gender and treed. Science and technical education is the most powerful force for change in the world today, and women who hope to have a hand in shaping a better future must participate for the advancement. Socio-cultural antecedents over the years have been the dominate factor of women in adequatere presentation in ...
Basic education sub-sector relies basically on the colleges of education for it manpower,this assertion was made by Junaidu (2015) in his attempt to show the linkage betweenNCCE, UBEC and COE’s, he maintained that for manpower to be adequately available atbasic education level there should strong partnership between the stakeholders involved inthe management, production and training as well as end users of teachers at basic education.This connotes the significant relation between colleg...
This paper will help teachers,educators and parents to understand the importance of play in the academic performance of their children.
Education is the bedrock of a child, the window through which the future is seen. The future of any great nation lies in our children and they deserve the best educational grooming. The educational system in our dear country Nigeria is in deplorable state. Therefore, this article aims to highlight the causes and adverse effects of our poor educational system on our children as well as suggest possible ways to remedy the situation.
Abstract This study investigated the predictive validity of JSCE and Joint SS2 promotion Examination scores on senior secondary school Students' performance in SSCE in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State. This study adopted correlational research and ex-post facto research design. The research work was carried out, using two schools and two hundred and fifty-five (255) students. The scores of students who sat for JSCE 2011, JSS2PE 2013, WAEC 2014 and NECO 2014 were collected t...
This study focused on the Assessment of Teaching Method in Junior Secondary Schools in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. The findings from various JSS technical education have shown that series of JSS students poor performances both internal and external examinations. The researcher being worried about this ugly incidence, therefore, decided to devote this study to investigate, identify and verify possible causes of this poor performance, various method of teaching them and sugg...