Research Papers/Topics in Basic Education

Classroom Games in Spelling (CGIS) Enhancing Poor Spelling Skills of Grade 8 Students

Students in some sections or classrooms inevitably perform poorly in class. There are many variables to take into consideration that can affect this issue, one of which is spelling difficulties. In Tambongon National High School, Grade 8, we observed 10 students who struggled with spelling. This study aims to identify approaches and plans for enhancing student performance. In response to this issue and the researchers' objectives, the researchers created an intervention called Classroom Games...

The Relationship Between Parenting Stylesand Attachment Behaviours among Young Children in Lagos, Nigeria

This study explored the relationship between parenting styles and attachment behaviours among young children in Lagos, Nigeria. Three research objectives and corresponding three research questions guided the study. The research adopted a quantitative research design. 60 parents selected using a snowballing sampling technique took part in the study. Data for the research was obtained through an online survey. The collected data were analysed descriptively using frequency counts, percentages, a...

POST COVID-19 ERA: EFFECTS AND TRANSFORMATION OF SECONDARY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA

Covid-19 pandemic has caused education disruptions and prolonged school closures all around the world, which affected nearly 95% of the world’s student population. This paper holistically looks into Post COVID-19 crisis: Effects and Transformation of Secondary Education in Nigeria. Theoretical frame, Concept of Secondary Education, COVID-19 Effects on Secondary School Students were x-rayed and some of the resultant effects that may likely occur after COVID-19 were highlighted. They are: S...

Mission Education: The Presbyterian Experience

The paper is an overview of mission education in Nigeria with particular reference to the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria. The work traces the brief history of mission education, progress, challenges, contributions to development and the relevance in the contemporary society. It also gives recommendations on how to improve quality education through the efforts of faith-based organizations.

Teacher Professional Beliefs and Identity: An Insight into the Professional Development of Primary School Teachers in Pakistan

This research study analyzed the relationship between teacher professional beliefs and identity of primary school teacher for their professional in Pakistan. A representative sample of 342 primary school teachers were randomly selected from all the primary school teachers of District Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan. Data was collected from sample teachers through a questionnaire developed by the researcher. The questionnaire has been structured into two principal sections, which are pro...

THE ROLE OF IYA KAA IN THE YORUBA PRE-COLONIAL EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM: A TEMPLATE FOR DAY CARE CENTRES IN NIGERIA

Abstract The Yoruba educational system has provisions for the care of the young ones even before the advent of western education or formal education. An experienced woman is placed in charge of the young ones, she is known as Iya Kaa. Iya Kaa is the title given to a woman who is a specialist in the care of children, she is in charge of the children until the arrival of Parents from farms. In recent times, the number of full-time housewives in Africa’s urban areas is on a rapid decline, un...

Impact of Audio Visual in Teaching Business and Students Performances in Business Studies Bwari Local Government Area

Abstract  This study sought to examine impact   of audio visual aids in teaching business studies and students’ students academic performance in business studies secondary schools in Bwuari Local Government area. The specific objectives that guided the study we to examine if the use of audio visual aids has any significant impact in teaching business studies in  Bwari local government area, to investigate if the use of audio visual aids  has any significance impact on students’ academ...

A Comparative Analysis of Students Performance in Mathematics in WAEC Examination of 2015 and 2020 Academic Session among Secondary Schools in Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT

ABSTRACT  investigator made a comparative analysis of students performance in mathematics in WAEC examination of 2015and 2020 academic session among secondary schools in Gwagwalada area council of the FCT. The study adopted a survey research design The population for the study was 3557 mathematics students in Gwagwalada area Council. The sample size for the study is 348 students. This sample size was gotten from Morgan and Krejcie population and sample size table and derived according to th...

Elitism in the Design Education System in India: Examining the Psychological, Career, and Health Implications for Students

This research paper evaluates the elitism present in the design education system in India, focusing on the negative effects of prestigious institutions like IDC IIT, NIFT and NID on student psychology, student suicide rates, and career progression. Through a systematic review of the relevant literature, the paper highlights the impact of intense competition and high-pressure environments in these institutions on student wellbeing, including high levels of stress, depression, and increased sui...

Personality Traits and Dominant Management Styles of Primary School Head Teachers in Amach Sub- County in Lira District, Uganda.

ABSTRACT  The study about personality traits and dominant management styles of head teachers was carried out in primary schools in Amach Sub County. It set out to investigate the personality traits of head teachers; to identify the dominant management styles used in primary schools by head teachers, to establish whether there was a difference in the personality traits of head teachers between the ones of private and those of public schools; to establish whether there was a difference in the ...

Instructional Supervision and Teacher Performance in Selected Primary Schools in Butaleja District

ABSTRACT The study examined the relationship between instructional inspection and teacher performance in Butaleja Sub County in Butaleja district. Three major objectives were pursued and they included; establishing the level of instructional supervision in• selected primary schools in Butaleja district, establish the level of teacher perfonm~nce in selected primary schools in Butaleja district and establishing the relationship between instructional supervision and teacher performance in sel...

Fourier Series Modelling of Rainfall Data in Southeastern Nigeria

ABSTRACT Rainfall is a climate event that causes significant damage both in natural environment and human live. Rainfall forecast is an important issue in water resource planning. Due to seasonal behaviour of rainfall, Fourier series model was fitted to the mean monthly rainfall series inSouth-Eastern region of Nigeria, in which R2 = 0.74for both Enugu and Owerri inSouth-Eastern region of Nigeria. By examining the correlogram of residual associated with the model we found out that it shows no...

Effect of Mind Maps On Student Interest and Achievement in Measures of Central Tendency in Mathematics

ABSTRACT The purpose of this work was to investigate the effect of Mind Maps on students’ interest and achievement in measures of central tendency. To ascertain the effect of teaching method and gender on the learners’ interest and achievement, four research questions and six null hypotheses guided the study. The design used for the study was the quasi-experimental design, specifically, the non equivalent pre-test, post-test control group design. Three hundred and fifty Junior Secondary o...

Scientific Explanations of Phenomenon, Margination and Concept of Formation as Concern Student

ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study was to ascertain if relationship exists between each of scientific explanation of phenomenon, imagination, concept formation and students’ understanding of physics concepts. To guide the study, seven research questions were posed and seven hypotheses were equally formulated and tested at 5% probability level. A correlational research design was adopted for this study. The study was carried out in Government owned secondary schools in Akure Education Z...


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