INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN EDUCATION

CONSTRUCTIVIST'S THEORY AND THE USE OF TECHNOLOGIES IN THE TEACHING OF LANGUAGES AND IMPLICATIONS.

CHISUNUM Ifeanyi Jeffrey, IDIALU P. E. — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The study examined the constructivist theory of
learning and the inter-relatedness of this theory
to the use of technology in the teaching and
learning of languages. The study identified
various technologoes use in and outside the
classroom and assessed the use of one or two
technologies in the learning of languages. It also
exposed students to the ise of constructivism and
technology in teaching. The paper finally
suggested that the constructivist theory through
the use of technology in teaching and learning be
encouraged since it improves the teaching and
learning process

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHERS' TRAINING ON INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR CLASSROOM PEDAGOGY IN LAGOS, NIGERIA

OGWAZU Joyce Ezidiugo, ONYA Ugochi Nwachi — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Rebranding education that aligns with the
demands of modern education entails that
teachers' classroom pedagogy should align with
technological innovation. The study identified
Early Childhood Teachers' Training on ICTs for
classroom pedagogy in Lagos, Nigeria.
Descriptive survey research design was adopted.
The population of the study consists all teachers in Lagos state while the sample size is one hundred and eighty (180) teachers who were randomly and purposively selected using simple random sampling technique. Six teachers each in Basic 3 and 5 in thirty (30) public primary were selected. Two research questions in an eighteenitem statement on four-point Likert Scale was used to elicit responses using an instrument titled 'Early Childhood Teachers' Training on ICTs for Classroom Pedagogy' (ECTTICP). The instrument was validated by experts in Early Childhood and Measurement and Evaluation. The test re-test method was adopted for instrument reliability at 0.70. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings show among others that ICTs competence allows teachers to have grip over their subject matter and equips teachers more with activity-based
learning. Challenges such as lack of facilities and
poor connectivity abound. It was recommended
that provision of technological gadgets and
training teachers innovatively should be the
government, school owners and NonGovernmental Organizations' (NGOs) priority

TEACHERS' VARIABLES AS PREDICTORS OF JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN BASIC SCIENCE IN ILE-IFE, OSUN STATE

AJEWOLE O. N., AGBOOLA Omowumi Sola — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The study was aimed at examining the predictive role of teacher variables on high school student performance in basic sciences. An associationtype descriptive survey was used as the survey design. Study subjects included a basic science teacher and secondary school students from Ile – Ife, Osun State. A sample size of 20 teachers as well as 200 students was chosen using a simple random procedure. Collection of data was done using two research tools. Basic Science Teacher Questionnaire (BSTQ) and Basic Science Preliminary Results (PTRBS). The BSTQ was used to collect information about teachers' educational background and years of teaching experience, and the PTRBS was used to assess students' academic performance in basic sciences. Collected data were analyzed using various statistical measures such as percentage, frequency, standard deviation, mean, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). These analyzes allowed the examination of the relationship between teacher variables (educational background and years of teaching experience) and basic science academic performances of the high school students. The results showed a significant positive association between teachers' educational attainment in Basic Sciences and the academic performances of the students (r=0.775; p<0.05). This suggests that better-educated teachers tend to have a positive impact on the academic performance of students in basic science. Similar to this, the study found a substantial correlation (r = 0.704; p 0.05) between instructors' years of teaching experience and academic success of students in Basic Science. This suggests that teachers with more experience help students perform better in this subject. Based on these results, the study concludes that the academic achievement of junior secondary school student' in Basic Sciences in Ile-Ife, Osun State is significantly affected by educational backgrounds and years of experience of teachers. The findings emphasize how crucial teacher training and expertise are in impacting students' subject-area learning outcomes.

INFLUENCE OF TECHNOLOGICAL LEARNING SPACE ON TEACHING AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN SAGAMU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

OGUNSAKIN Oluwasegun Dare, OGUNDIRAN Olusegun, OGUNSAKIN Olamide Deborah — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The research study examined the Influence of Technological Learning Space in Teaching among Primary School Teachers in the Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. With the trend of technological learning space in the world, there is a need for the teachers in public and private schools in Sagamu local government and Ogun state, in general, to be encouraged to use all various digital tools for their learning and teaching. Meanwhile, the study used transformative learning theory to explain the current need for technological learning space for education by teachers living in low-income communities in Ogun state, Nigeria. The study engaged in primary and secondary data through the distribution of a questionnaire to fifty teachers, and information was critically analyzed. From the result, it was discovered that technological learning space positively affects teaching among primary school teachers in the Sagamu. It was concluded that government should invest more in technology-based instruction and create an ecosystem of innovations in the education system in Ogun State, Nigeria. Training teachers to be technologically inclined should be prioritized by stakeholders and government and build up the accessibility to quality education for all children in Nigeria.

LEARNING STYLES AS CORRELATE OF CREATIVITY AMONG HIGH ACHIEVING SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OYO STATE

JIBOYE Temitope Favour — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Several studies have been carried out on creativity with a few of them focusing on correlates of creativity. The study, therefore, examined the extent to which learning styles correlated and contributed to creativity among high achieving public senior secondary school students in Oyo state, Nigeria. The descriptive survey research design was adopted. Systematic sampling and purposive sampling techniques were used in the selection of the schools and the participants respectively. Every 23rd school on the list of public secondary schools in Oyo state was selected for the study. Forty senior secondary schools from twenty-seven local governments of Oyo state were involved. Six hundred high achieving students (the overall best fifteen from each of the participating schools) were selected for the study. Data were collected using Ibadan Creativity Assessment Scale (ICAS) (α= 0.79) and learning styles Assessment Scale (LSAS) (α= 0.89). Data were analysed using Pearson product moment correlation and multiple regressions. The result showed that Learning styles had significant positive correlation with creativity (r=.195). Learning styles had significant positive contribution to creativity (t=4.97). The study concluded that learning styles when properly annexed positively enhanced creativity. The study oncluded and recommended that governments at various levels, teachers, school administrators, counselors, psychologists and parents should pay attention to these factors in order to enhance the creativity of the high achieving students

REBRANDING TEACHER EDUCATION IN NIGERIA FOR EXPECTED OUTCOMES

OJO Michael Gbemiga, LAWAL Abduljaleel Kola — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The saying that no nation ever rises above the quality of its teacher illustrates the pivotal position which teachers occupy in every society. Teachers' influence is always felt in every aspect of the society. All other professionals and workers within the society have at one time or the other passed through the tutelage of a teacher and thus what they now become is a direct outcome of what the teacher has passed or transmitted to them. This paper therefore examines the rebranding of teacher education in Nigeria for expected outcomes. The conceptualization of teacher, teacher education and rebranding was thoroughly examined for lucid comprehension. The need for rebranding teacher education in Nigeria were x-rayed with various illustrations. Mechanical devices for rebranding teacher education were extensively discussed. Conclusion and recommendations were offered among which is that teachers should endeavour to create a conducive and stimulating learning environment that will enhance effective teaching and efficient learning that will produce expected learning outcomes.

ASSESSMENT OF THE AVAILABILITY AND ASSESSIBILTY OF LABORATORY EQUIPMENT IN BIOLOGY PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA

OLADIPUPO Popoola Oluwasegun, KAREEM Adeyinka Oluwaseun — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The study examined the availability and accessibility of laboratory equipment in Colleges of Education in Osun State. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population consisted of all the biology lecturers and students in the Colleges of Education in Osun State. The study sample comprised Biology lecturers and students (NCE II) of the two public Colleges of Education selected using total enumeration technique, and two private Colleges of Education selected using simple random sampling technique. Total enumeration sampling technique was used to select 31 and 29 students from the two private Colleges of Education, while Simple random sampling technique was used to select 120 students from each of the public Colleges of Education. Three Biology lecturers were selected from each of the four selected Colleges of Education using simple random sampling technique, making a total of 12 lecturers. Biology Practical Resources Observation Checklist (BPROC) and interview were used to gather data for the study. Results revealed that the availability of laboratory equipment was high (81.3%) and accessibility was high (78.7%). Lecturers in both private and public Colleges made use of the available and accessible equipment, but standard laboratories were lacking in private Colleges

REBRANDING NIGERIA EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS: PROFESSIONAL VIEWS AND PERCEPTION OF ACADEMICS FROM A NIGERIA UNIVERSITY

OTEYOLA T. A, ALAO K. A — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Nigeria educational system particularly higher education was perceived by many as not meeting up to expectation. High level of insecurity, poor political consciousness, poor economic growth and over dependency on crude oil and other social ills that have permeated the polity in Nigeria are arguably traceable to poor educational system in the country since no nation can grow beyond her level of education. It is also said that ignorance breeds poverty, diseases and crime. There are arguments that may account for urgent need for complete over hauling or rebranding of the educational system. The quest to investigate the perceptions of academics as well as the views of professionals on rebranding the educational systems necessitated this study. The study adopted descriptive survey design. The population of the study consisted all the lecturers at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Eighty-four lecturers selected through cluster sampling participated in the study. A selfdeveloped questionnaire (RNESQ) was used for data gathering. The content validity ratio = 1 and Cronbach alpha r =0.85 were obtained for the validity and reliability respectively. Analysis of data showed that the perception of the lecturers on rebranding the educational system is high (mean = 12.54; 86.17%). Also, that there is no interaction effect between sex and cadre on the lecturers' perception of rebranding Nigeria educational system (F(4,74)= 0.53; p = 0.72; partial 2 η = 0.03). The study concluded that the lecturers perceived that Nigeria educational system should be rebranded with sex and cadre having no significant influence on their perceptions

CHALLENGES AND PROBLEMS IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIAN SOCIETY AS REBRANDING DYNAMICS FOR NIGERIAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

AKINRIMISI Ayomiposi Rebecca, ALAO Kayode Ayodeji — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The primary objective of any educational system is to provide for the existential needs of the society it is designed to serve. When any society is unable to provide for the meaningful existence of its members, it perhaps implies that the educational system of that society is at the verge of failure. Based on this premise of thought, this paper critically examines the challenges, problems and structural/contextual deficits in contemporary Nigerian society as credible but perhaps strategic vectors for re-branding of Nigerian educational system. The paper examines practically how Nigerian school system could usefully assist in fixing some major generic problems currently facing the Nigerian nation. Based on this line of thinking as proposed in this presentation, any country with major challenges and problems like Nigeria may need to rebrand her school system along the line of retooling and re-skilling school products to adequately provide solutions to the challenges facing the society. The worth of any educational system may perhaps be best assessed on its intrinsic capacity for promoting societal economic progress, societal self renewal and sustainability of locally meaningful and relevant global standards.

HOME ENVIRONMENT AND PARENTAL OCCUPATION AS CORRELATES OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF LOWER PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS' IN BASIC SCIENCE IN ONDO STATE

OGUNDIPE Comfort Aderemi, BABAJIDE Bowale Elizabeth, SAM-OGUNMUSI Temitope — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The study examined the home environment and parental occupation as correlates of academic performance of lower primary school pupils' in Basic Science in Ondo State, Nigeria. Descriptive Survey Research Design was used in which data from 90 pupils was collected using self administered questionnaire from two public Primary schools in Ondo West Local Government Area. The Data were analyzed using regression analysis. The result is elucidated in two forms; demographic analysis and descriptive analysis. The study results indicated a weak positive correlation between home environment and pupils' academic performance. It also revealed that there is significant difference in the pupils' parental occupation as this has a significant effect on the academic performance of the pupils. Finally, recommendations were made to parents, policy makers and educational administrators

CONTROLLING AND MANAGING THE EARLY CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION SECTOR FOR EFFECTIVE UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: A STAKEHOLDERS' COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY.

ISHOLA Gabriel A., Ph. D — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Education has universally been the business of various entities and agencies. In Nigerian case, formal education was established for socialisation as well as education for living by religious organisations. Moreover, the colonial government and early nationalists caused formal education to expand in the country. This trend consequently made education to be universal and heterogeneous in scope and nature. A development which draws different stakeholders to involve in controlling the affairs of schools as function of managerial administration. This paper therefore, is limited to the area of Early Child Care and Education (ECCE) sub-Sector of the Nigeria Universal Basic Education (UBE), and it examines the connection and the collective responsibilities between the stakeholders involved in the care and education of the Nigerian children, as a mechanism for the effective and efficient implementation of the national policy on education. Recommendations from this paper showcased what should be done by stakeholders in the educational sector to be more proactive in their responsibilities in providing the desirable care and the quality education the Nigerian children deserves to thrive.

INFLUENCE OF SCHOOL SUPERVISION ON SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS' PRODUCTIVITY IN KOGI STATE, NIGERIA

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The study on how school supervision affects teachers' productivity in secondary schools in Kogi State, Nigeria. The study utilized a descriptive survey approach. All secondary school administrators and instructors from the 365 schools in Kogi State made up the study's population (TSC 2021). 189 teachers and 21 principals make up the 210-person sample for this study. To obtain the sample, the purposive sampling approach was used. The primary instrument used to gather data was the "Influence of Supervision on Secondary School Teachers Productivity Questionnaire" (ISSSTPQ). The instrument was validated by three specialists, and the reliability estimate was 0.75.The instrument was dependable, as shown by the high reliability index of 0.75, and was thus appropriate for the investigation. Any ratings below the cutoff of 2.50 on a 4-point Likert scale were ignored for rating the item. The t-test statistic was employed to test the hypothesis, while mean and standard deviation were used to answer the study questions. Principals and instructors both felt that teachers were effective at their jobs, according to the study's findings, and both groups also thought that more productive teachers benefited from competent instructional supervision. Based on the findings of this study; the following recommendations were made; the government should provide an environment that is supportive, Principals, who oversee instruction in their various schools, ought to take their focused responsibility and Teachers should consider supervision to be the answer to increased production, so that he is constantly available for supervision.

ASSESSING THE PATTERNS OF SOCIAL INTERACTION AMONG UNDERGRADUATES AT OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE-IFE, NIGERIA

OMIYEFA Muraina Olugbenga, Ph.D, ADEDOYIN Damilola Priscilla — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

he study assessed the patterns of social interaction among undergraduates at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Two research questions were raised to guide the study. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design with a population comprising all undergraduates of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. The sample for the study consisted of 200 respondents who were selected using purposive sampling technique. The instrument used for the study was a self-designed questionnaire titled 'Undergraduates Patterns of Social Interaction Questionnaire' (UPSIQ). The validity of the instrument was determined through face and content validity while the reliability of the instrument was determined using a test-retest method and a reliability co-efficient of 0.76 was obtained. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency, percentages, mean, standard deviation, bar charts, and pie charts. The study discovered that the prevalent forms and pattern of social interaction among students is within their social circles. It was discovered that students exhibited social interaction predominantly for ecological factors while other reasons ranked biological, basic cognitive processes, characteristics and actions of others as well as cultural context in that order. The study, therefore, recommended among others that different fora where intra and inter-ethnic interactions take place should be encouraged among undergraduates.

AN APPRAISAL OF PRIVATE PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS' TPACK ON PUPILS' PERFORMANCE IN COMPUTER STUDIES IN OSUN STATE

ADEBUSUYI T. E., BAKARE O. O., Ph.D — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The study focused on appraisal of Teachers' Technological, Pedagogical, and Content Knowledge (TPACK) on pupils' performance in Computer Studies in Osun State private primary schools. The study also investigated the nexus between teachers' content knowledge and pupils' achievement in computer studies, teachers' pedagogical knowledge and pupils' achievement in computer studies, as well as teachers' technological knowledge and pupils' achievement in computer studies. All private primary schools pupils and teachers in Osun State constituted population for the study and out of this, a sample of 15 teachers and 300 pupils were selected using multistage sampling procedures. A verified TPACK scale was used to elicit data from the teachers while Primary Three Computer Studies Test (PTCST) was used to determine the pupils' achievement test. The reliability coefficient of 0.89 was obtained from PTCST using Cronbach alpha. The findings revealed a significant relationship between teachers' Technological Knowledge and pupils' academic performance in computer studies (F = 7.596, p < 0.05). It further discovered a significant relationship between teachers' pedagogical knowledge and pupils' academic performance in computer studies (F = 4.396, p < 0.05). Likewise, there was a significant combined relationship between teachers' TPACK and pupils' academic performance in computer studies in private primary schools in the study 2 area (F = 5.634; p < 0.05; R = 0.054). However, there existed no significant relationship between teachers' content knowledge and the pupils' academic performance in computer studies in the study area (F = 0.564, p > 0.05). The study concluded that teachers' technological and pedagogical knowledge as well as combined TPACK influenced pupils' academic achievement in computer studies. This implies that teachers technological, pedagogical and TPACK should be developed more so that pupils' performance in computer studies can improve more in the selected private primary schools in the state.

ENHANCING ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION THROUGH THE USE OF MODERN TECHNOLOGY AMONG WOMEN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN NIGERIA

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Women entrepreneurs have in recent times been identified as catalysts and novel contraptions for growth as well as uprising luminaries bringing prosperity and improved welfare in several developing economies. Eighty per cent of the world's anticipated 650 million individuals living with frailties reside in developing economies, with the largest chunk below poverty line. The involvement rate of incapacitated women in the labour market is ominously lower than that of incapacitated men (16.6 per cent and 52.6 per cent, respectively). Young women are excessively disadvantaged in the employment world; they are sometimes marginalized for being young, female and impaired. Technology, thankfully, has an essential contribution to make in generating decent jobs for individuals with disabilities and their incorporation into the labour force. This paper therefore attempts to explore and review the role of entrepreneurship education in the tutelage of female students with special needs and the role of technological device in their integration into their workplace. This paper therefore attempt to explore and review the place of entrepreneurship education in the education of female students with special needs and the role of technological device in their integration into their workplace. It also examined the impact of the technological devices since their introduction for some female students in the schools for persons with special needs. Primary data were collected from 50 respondents from two special needs school in Ibadan Oyo State and two special needs school in Osogbo, Osun State Nigeria who have been provided with some of this technological devices. The study found that 80% of the respondents found the device useful and have better output than the time without the device. The100% of their instructors agreed on the improved output of their students. Passing rate has improved with about 50% in all the schools sampled. Suggestions and laudable recommendations that will further enrich the full execution of entrepreneurship tutelage in these unique schools for optimal achievement and selfsustenance were then provided.

FUNDING OF PRIMARY EDUCATION: ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT

AJUDEONU Helen I. , Ph. D — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The National policy on education placed much value on primary education as the first phase of education which is the bedrock of all levels of education. This paper investigated the funding of primary education and its implications for primary school education development. The population consisted of all head teachers as administrators A sample of two hundred and seventy head teachers were randomly but purposively selected to allow for equal representation. Questionnaire was the instrument employed in the study. Data was analysed using descriptive statistic of frequency count, percentages, mean and standard deviation. The hypotheses were tested with t.test at 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed that the sources of funding public primary school education were both governmental and non-governmental sources. It also highlighted the roles played by Local Government Education Authority LGEA in funding primary education. Constraining factors to effective funding of education included low allocation to primary school, corruption in the financial administration of fund among others. The under-funding of primary education has adverse implication for educational development. The local Government Education Authority played a prominent role in the funding of public primary education in their area of Jurisdiction. Therefore it was recommended that there should be true commitment and demonstration of government will power in providing adequate fund for primary school education. Local Government Education Authority should ensure proper accountability and transparency in the management of fund.

REBRANDING PHYSICS EDUCATION: A PANACEA FOR 21ST CENTURY SCIENTIFIC CREATIVITY AND SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

FASANYA Ayodele Gabriel, ABDULWAHEED Ibrahim Opeyemi, ADEWUMI Gabriel Segun — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The aspiration of every country of the world today is to attain sustainable development through scientific creativity. This level of development can only be achieved through holistic rebranding of Physics education, which should begin from primary to tertiary level. Therefore, this study examined the imperativeness of rebranding of Physics education in Nigeria under the following s u b h e a d i n g s : c o n c e p t o f c re a t i v i t y, characteristics of creative personalities, Physics education for sustainable development, the missing link between Physics and creativity and some rebranding perspectives in Physics education. On the basis of this, it was concluded that innovative strategy that yields the highest form of creativity should be introduced into Physics curriculum.

ASSESSMENT OF BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION IN OYO STATE JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ADETUNJI Akeem Adedeji, Ph.D., ALABI Tosin Adebola — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The study assessed implementation of Basic Science and Technology Curriculum in Oyo State Junior Secondary Schools. It examined the teachers' classroom activities compliance in line with Junior Secondary Schools' Basic Science and Technology curriculum in Oyo State and assessed the students' classroom activities compliance with junior secondary schools Basic Science and Technology curriculum in the study area. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised Basic Science and Technology Teachers and all junior secondary school III students in Oyo State. The sample consisted of junior secondary school III students and 45 teachers who teach Basic Science and Technology from the three senatorial districts. 45 schools were randomly selected from the three senatorial districts through simple random sampling technique. From each school, one intact class of junior secondary school III was selected. Basic Science and Technology teachers were purposively selected for the study because of their discipline. The curriculum was also purposively selected as a matter of must for teachers to use in the course of teaching. Two instruments; Basic Science and Technology Curriculum Teacher's Classroom Activities Observation Checklist (BSTCTCAOC) and Basic Science and Technology Curriculum Students' Classroom Activities Observation Checklist (BSTCSCAOC) were used to collect data. The result showed that the level of compliance with statement of teachers' activities in the lesson plan, execution of the activities in lesson delivery and reflection of appropriate methodology in lesson delivery fall within the average (X= 1.9163, 1.9610 & 2.0056 respectively). Also, it was revealed that the level of compliance with students' classroom activities, execution of the activities in lesson delivery and reflection of appropriate methodology fall within the average (X=1.6348, 1.8079, 1.7785 respectively). The study therefore concluded that the extent of implementation of BST Curriculum in Oyo State is on the average.

EFFECT OF CHILD LABOUR ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ILESA EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF OSUN STATE

AKINYOSOYE Michael Olufemi — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

his study examined the effect of child labour on the academic performance of selected secondary school students in Ilesa East Local Goverment of Osun State using descriptive research method. One hundred and fifty (150) questionnaires were administered and analyzed using SPSS statistical package. The study found that about 82% of the respondents agreed that child labour impacts negatively on the psychological development of students. 81.4% agreed that child labour leads to exhaustion and insufficient time for academic work, thus impacts negatively on student's performance. 83% agreed that child labour is usually the implication of the poverty level in the society. The study concluded that child labour hampers the academic performance of students in Ilesa East LGA and thus recommend that government at all levels should help curb the poverty rate in the society by good governance as well as educate parents on the need to send their wards to school.

HEAD TEACHERS' AND PUPILS' PERCEPTIONS OF CHILD-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS AS PREDICTORS OF PUPILS' ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA

ADESINA Olusola Joseph, OLANREWAJU Stephanie Aderonke, ADESINA Abiodun Ezekiel — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The study investigated head teachers' and pupils' perceptions of child-friendly environmental status as it predicts pupils' academic achievement in Oyo state, Nigeria. Three research questions and four hypotheses guided the research. The study adopted correlational research design and multistage sampling procedure was used to select 300 pupils and 30 head teachers from six local government areas of the state. Four validated research Instruments-Head Teacher's Opinion on the Realization of Child's Right by the Teacher (HTORCRT), Child's Opinion on Teacher-Child Relationship (COTCR), Observation Tool on Child-Friendly Environmental Status (OTCES) and Pupils Academic Achievement Format (PAAF) were used for data collection. Data were analyzed using simple frequency counts and percentages, Pearson Product Moment Correlation, Regression analysis and t-test. The result revealed that there is a significant relationship between pupils' academic achievement and child friendly environment (r=.74; p<.05). Head-teachers' and pupils' perceptions of child-friendly environment have significant joint contribution to pupils' academic achievement (R=.272, R2=.074, F(3,326)=7.882) while head-teachers' perception (B=.254, t = 4 . 5 1 2 , p < . 0 5 ) a n d c h i l d - f r i e n d l y environmental status (B=.123, t=2.18, p<.05) have significant relative contribution to pupils' academic achievement, the pupils' perception did not (B=.042, t=.746, p>.05). It was equally discovered that a good number of schools studied lack some good components of child friendliness like library, good toilet and good water supply. It is therefore recommended that government should provide more adequate toilet, library and conducive environment to make public schools friendly in Oyo State

EDUCATIONAL STAKEHOLDERS INPUTS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BASIC SCIENCE CURRICULUM IN SOUTHWESTERN, NIGERIA

OLANIPEKUN Busayo Veronica, AGBOOLA Omowumi Sola, Ph. D — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The study examined the inputs of educational stakeholders on the implementation of Basic Science curriculum in Southwestern, Nigeria. The study examined stakeholders' assessment of governments' involvement in the implementation of the National Policy in Basic Science in the S o u t h w e s t e r n N i g e r i a ; i t e x a m i n e d implementation processes of the National Policy in Education in Basic Science in the study area. The study adopted descriptive research design. The population of the study comprised of all public junior secondary school Principals, Basic Science teachers, Parents of Basic Science Students and State Ministry of Education officials in Southwestern Nigeria. The sample for the study comprised of 81 principals, 162 Basic Science teachers, 162 parents of Basic Science students and 30 State Ministry of Education officials selected through multistage sampling procedure. Three instruments were used to generate data for the study were Stakeholders' Questionnaire on Governments' Involvement in the Implementation of Basic Science Curriculum (SQGIIBSC); Questionnaire on Implementation Process of Government's Involvement in Basic Science (QIPGIBS); Questionnaire on Teachers Involvement in the Implementation of National Policy on Basic Science (QTIINPBS).The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency count, percentage and mean. The questions raised were answered descriptively. The finding revealed that governments were involved in the Regulation of the establishment and registration of school facilities at 50.1%,. It was concluded that government involvements' in the implementation processes of the National Policy in Basic Science were moderate at 54.0%. It was recommended among others that Governments should create more time and facilities needed to improve Basic Science laboratories and ensured that the National Policy on Education are well implemented in Basic Science.

NIGERIAN SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY: A REALITY OR MIRAGE?

OLUYIMIDE Ifeoluwa Samuel, ADEYEMI Babatunde A., Ph. D — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Education is a complete developmental package that facilitates positive changes in society. Special need education also aids the integrated participation of learners with special needs, disabilities, and talents. Although there have been prominent issues with special need education in Nigeria in the early 2000s such as low awareness, funding, and non-availability of a standardised national policy; this paper investigates the successes and concerns with special need education in recent times. The level of implementation of the National Policy on Special Needs Education, 2015 was also investigated. The adopted secondary method of data collection, interpretive research philosophy, and inductive research approach aided in the modification of existing theories and findings. Data collected are analysed using thematic analysis. Findings showed that SEN has enjoyed some level of success such as increased awareness about special needs, partnership with international communities, and improved digital literacy; it is still struggling with funding, policy implantation, poverty, and parental participation.

CATTLE FODDER BANK ESTABLISHMENT AND MANAGEMENT: IMPLICATIONS ON THE NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OF CATTLE FEEDS

ISIWU Edward Chukwuka — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The paper assessed cattle fodder bank establishment and management, and its implication on the nutritional quality of cattle feeds. Though, the production of cattle is based on range grazing, the nutritive value of the range is generally low depending on vegetation type and season. Cattle require consistent source of protein, energy, minerals, vitamins and water to maintain productivity and health; thus, fodder trees and shrubs complement the diet of cattle with protein, vitamins and minerals which are largely deficient in bush and cereal straw on which the animals heavily depend during the dry season. In line with this, the objective of this paper was to determine the implication of fodder bank establishment on cattle nutrition. Using discursive method, data from secondary sources were reviewed to ascertain the principles for the establishment and management of fodder banks; the factors necessary for the durability of fodder banks; as well as the post-establishment care of fodder banks. Consequently, the paper concluded that, to a region facing livestock feed deficits, the fodder bank concept offers a self-help option for producing good-quality supplementary feed on a sustainable basis. Nevertheless, despite the considerable amount of research that has been carried out, there has been very little on adoption of fodder crops by farmers. Hence, the paper recommended that, there is need to resolve major issues like land tenure, protection of planted plots or labour, so as to enhance effective management of fodder banks.

REBRANDING TEACHER EDUCATION: A PANACEA FOR ENDURING LEARNING OUTCOMES

ABIOLA T. O., Ph.D, OGUNNIYI J. O. — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The paper examined the current negative trends in almost every aspect of our educational life as manifested in the immoral behaviour of students, riots in our educational institutions and unpatriotic attitudes of some academics. The paper agrees that there is an urgent need to rebrand our educational system in its quest for a paradigmatic shift in the conceptualization of knowledge on the part of teeming students. To this end, it asserts that teacher education be intellectually stimulated for the prospective teacher to become versatile with good leadership qualities to enhance a lasting learning outcome on the part of the students. To meet the challenges of effective educational leadership, several innovations and changes have to be put in place, such as making every school operate as a professional learning community so that, through partnership with parents and community members, it can continually strive to improve the quality of students. The paper therefore, recommends further development of the teacher's capabilities to enhance rapid development of the teacher for the continuous development of the nation.

INFLUENCE OF CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE-IFE, NIGERIA: AN IMPLICATION FOR REBRANDING HIGHER EDUCATION

OLAJIDE Simeon Olayinka, Ph.D. — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The study identified the various co-curricular activities common among undergraduate students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; determined the perception of undergraduate students towards participation in co-curricular activities and finally examined the influence of co-curricular activities on undergraduate students' academic performance. These were with a view to providing information on undergraduate students' academic performance through involvement in cocurricular activities in the study area. The study adopted the survey correlational research design. Population of the study comprised all undergraduate students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. The study sample comprised 650 undergraduates as respondents across the thirteen Faculties in the University. A multi stage sampling procedure was used to select the sample size. From each Faculty, 50 students were selected using simple random sampling technique. From each Faculty, two Departments were selected using simple random sampling technique and from each selected Department, 25 students were randomly selected to take part in the study. In all, 650 undergraduates constituted the sample for the study. Two research instruments were used for data collection. They are: Students' Co-curricular Activities Questionnaire (SCAQ) and students' previous semester results. Data collected were analyzed using frequency count, simple percentage and regression analysis. The results of the study showed that 63.28% of the respondents are actively involved in various co-curricular activities like athletics, drama, dance, literary and debating clubs, football, volleyball and the likes in the study area. The results further revealed that 83.83% of the respondents had good perception towards co-curricular activities and the results finally showed no significant influence of co-curricular activities on undergraduate students' academic performance in the study area (F=0.278, P>0.005). The study concluded that co-curricular activities are not major factors that could influence undergraduate students' academic performance.

ISSUES AND CHALLENGES IN PROMOTING CREATIVITY IN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN NIGERIA THROUGH PROBLEM ORIENTED PROJECT-BASED LEARNING

YAHAYA Ibn Salihu, SADETU Shaibu, MURTALA Musa, HABIBU Idris, MUHAMMAD Isa Umar — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Self-directed learning and other lifelong learning skills are critically required for today's world of work. Building Technology Education students at Colleges of Education need to be creative, innovative, critical and analytical so as to secure and remain sustained in their employment after graduation. In view of this, Building Technology Students in Colleges of Education (COEs) can no longer continue to be taught through traditional teacher-centered techniques only. Student - centered teaching techniques such as problem oriented project-based leaning should be employed. It is widely believed that these two teaching techniques will promote and enhance competencies required by the students for lifelong learning. In the present-day practice of teaching building technology education students at colleges of education, the traditional approach in classroom such as pen-and-paper or exam-based learning are still in use, However, it is important to note that project is a core subject in Building Technology Education. Therefore, this paper discusses issues and challenges faced by lecturers, Technologists and Workshop Instructors of Building Technology Education Programme in Colleges of Education. 150 experts comprising Building Technology Education Programme (BTEP) Lectures, Instructors as well as Workshop Technologists of Building Technology Education were drawn from Colleges of Education in the North West region of Nigeria. Some suggestions were given that would promote creativity in Building Technology Education Programme in Colleges of Education through implementation of POPBL techniques as a teaching and learning method

STAKEHOLDERS' AWARENESS IN REDEEMING COMMUNICATION IMPAIREMENTS OF PUPILS IN SELECTED BASIC SCHOOLS IN NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA

EJEMBI Johnny Francis — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Countries wishing to be an integral part of the 21st century community need to develop all their children in complete health, academic, finances, science, technology and social-cultural activities. This study aims to create awareness in the mass media and to find solutions to their learning and communication activities. It investigated health issues of children with communication impairments at selected basic schools' levels in areas of; Benue, Kogi, and Nasarawa states in North central Nigeria. Using learning theory by B. F Skinner and others, as well as the agenda setting theory, the study used investigative and field surveys to analyzed the affected children. Through purposive sampling technique, data were collated and analyzed on sampled 540 communication impaired children. Findings of the study revealed; causes of communication impairments in the affected children, inappropriate activities of parents, teachers, religious organizations and medical practitioners to help the children. Based on the findings, the study recommends diagnosis for the affected children; treatments, early awareness through enlightenment programmes in the mass media, special courses and trainings for teachers, reinforcements and motivations of both teachers and medical practitioners to remedy the communication irregularities. Prioritization of information on communication impairment can provide solutions to the malady

ASSESSMENT OF SHEEP FARMERS PERCEPTION OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND ADAPTATION IN SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA

ISIWU Edward Chukwuka — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The paper assessed sheep farmers' perception of climate change and adaptation in Southeast, Nigeria. Majorly, the paper examined the farmers awareness of the impact of climate change; the farmers sources of information on climate change; their perceived impact of climate change on sheep farming; as well as the adaptation measures used in addressing the impact of climate change on sheep farming. Cross-sectional survey design was used, while multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select the respondents for the study. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data from 80 sheep farmers within the study area. Accordingly, results show that the farmers perceived anthropogenic activities (3.6) and natural processes (3.5) as being responsible for climate change, but disagreed with spiritual forces (2.3) as a factor. The farmers were also able to recognize climate change related effects on their livestock production and productivity; hence, decrease in feed availability (3.5), fertility (3.7) and animal growth rate (3.7), as well as livestock disease susceptibility (3.6) were among the impacts identified. In respect to adaptation strategies, livestock species diversification (3.6), provision of sufficient water (3.6), as well as supplementary feeding (3.6), constituted the strategies adopted. Thus, from the findings, the study drew the conclusion that most sheep farmers in the Southeast know about climate change and its impact on their livestock, and also practices various adaptation strategies to address the negative effects on livestock productivity. The study therefore recommended among others, the need to ensure that sheep farmers have access to timely weather information, so as to enhance their perception and adaptation abilities to climate change.

PROGNOSTICATING SCIENTIFIC LITERACY OF PRESERVICE BIOLOGY TEACHERS: INFLUENCE OF LEARNING APPROACH AND MENTAL ABILITY

KAREEM Adeyinka Oluwaseun, YOADE Folakemi Beatrice — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The study assessed how learning approaches used by the teachers and their mental abilities could impact developing scientific literacy with a focus on Biology. The study adopted correlational survey design. The population comprised all preservice Biology Teachers in Osun state. The researcher selected One hundred and fifty preservice teachers for the study using a simple random sampling technique. Three instruments called ASSIST approaches, Scientific literacy test(SLT), and Mental Ability Test with reliability coefficient of 0.76 for ASSIST using Cronbach Alpha, 0.72 for SLT using Kuder Richardson21 and 0.82 for MAT using Kuder Richardson 21 were used to collect data for the study. The study showed a low level of mental ability and scientific literacy of respondents (x = 6.24 from a maximum obtainable score of 24). The Deep Learning approach was predominated among the respondents, as shown by 60%. The deep learning approach and mental ability are the strongest predictors of scientific literacy. It then becomes essential preservice teachers employ deep learning approaches and improve mental abilities to enhance their scientific literacy. Educators should emphasize adopting a constructivist learning approach to the learner to improve the scientific literacy of preservice teachers.

CLASSROOM INTERACTION LEVELS AND STUDENTS ATTITUDE TOWARDS BASIC SCIENCE IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ONDO STATE

AJALA Festus Oluwatobi, ANIMOLA Odunayo Victor, BELLO Theodora Olufunke — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The study investigated classroom interaction levels and students attitude towards Basic Science in junior secondary school in Ondo State. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population for the study comprised all junior secondary schools students in Ondo State. The sample size consisted of 18 teachers and 361 junior secondary school two (JSII) students in their intact classes who were selected using multistage sampling procedure. Two instruments titled “Basic Science Classroom Interaction Rating Scale” (BSCIRS) and “Students Attitude in Basic Science Questionnaire” (SABSQ) were used for the study. The results showed that 38.89% of the schools in the area had low classroom interaction; 55.5% of the schools had moderate classroom interaction and 5.56% of the schools had high classroom interaction. The result also showed that there was influence of classroom interaction on students' attitude towards Basic Science (r=0.152; n=361; p<0.05). The study concluded that classroom interaction level in Basic Science classrooms in junior secondary schools in Ondo State was average and that there was influence of classroom interaction on students' attitude towards Basic Science in Ondo State.

SCHOOL FACILITIES AS PREDICTOR OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN'S SOCIAL SKILLS: A CASE STUDY OF EKITI STATE

OLUSOLA Duyilemi J., IROEGBU Victoria. I. — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This paper investigates how school facilities predicts preschool children's social skills in Ekiti State. The study was guided by two objectives which assessed the availability of school facilities in Ekiti State and examine the influence of school facilities on preschool children's social skills. These were raised into one research question and formulated into two hypotheses and these were: what are the available facilities in preschool in Ekiti State; there is no significant relationship between school learning corners and preschool social skills; there is no significant relationship between outdoor facilities and pre-school social skills. The study adopted descriptive survey research method and the target population for the study was all the preschool and preschool teachers in Ekiti State out of which twenty-five (25) schools and fifty (50) pre-school teachers were randomly selected. Two instruments were used for the study namely Checklist on Available School Facilities (CASF) and Questionnaire on School Facilities Influence on Preschool Social Skills (QSFIPSS). Frequency count and simple percentage were used to analyse the research question while the hypotheses were tested using 2 Pearson Correlation and Chi-square (x ). The analysis of result (r = 0.394, p <0.05) revealed that: there was a significant positive correlation between school learning corners and preschool social skills, there was a significant positive correlation between outdoor facilities and preschool social skills. The study concluded that learning corners are very crucial to socialization of preschoolers and it correlated with the social skills development of preschool children. Availability of school facilities played a great role in developing and furnishing social skills among preschool children. Conducive and well developed school playing ground are needed and vital in establishing team work, interaction among others as a way of creating and reinforcing pre-school social skills. The researcher recommended that preschool centres and classes should be equipped with adequate and attractive school facilities so that each lesson can be taken with suitable and productive facilities that will reinforce social skills of the preschool children.

INFLUENCE OF PARENTAL PERSPECTIVE AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON CHILD ABUSE AMONG LOWER PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN EKITI STATE

AJIBADE Abimbola Omotola, ADEYEMI Babatunde A., Ph.D — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The study examines parental perspectives and Environmental factors as Correlates of Child buse among lower primary school pupils The study adopted correlation research design. The population for the study comprised of parents and teachers of lower primary schools in Ekiti State. The sample comprised of 200 parents and teachers of lower primary school pupils. Simple random sampling technique was adopted in selecting one state out of six states in Southwest Nigeria. Three validated research instruments were used to collect data which are; Questionnaire for Parental Perspectives on Child Abuse on Lower Primary School Pupils, Questionnaire on Environmental Factors on Child Abuse on Lower Primary School Pupils and Questionnaire on child abuse on lower primary school pupils with reliability coefficient of 0.81, 0.84 and 0.90 respectively. Data collected were analysed using percentage, frequency count, and multiple regression. Results showed that discipline style is the main parental perspective of child abuse. Also the results revealed that family conflict is the main factor affecting child abuse among lower primary school pupils in Ekiti State . Further result showed that there exists a linear relationship between the predictors (discipline style, affection, parent history of child abuse) on criterion variable (levels of child abuse). It is reveals that four predictors discipline style, β=- .523, t(200) =--6.939 P< 0.05, parent history of child abuse, β =-..759 t(200) = 8.784P< 0.05, family conflict β 1.226, t(200) =-18.519 P< 0.05), have significant influence in this prediction model. Based on the findings, it was concluded that parental perspectives and environmrntal factors constitute child abuse in Ekiti

PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS' PERCEPTIONS OF REBRANDING BASIC SCIENCE EDUCATION IN OYO TOWN, NIGERIA

ADESINA Abiodun Ezekiel, Ph.D — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Basic science laid a solid foundation for individual, national and international science and technological advancement. A shaky basic Science education impairs individual and national growth and development. The contents, objectives, methodology and evaluation strategies adopted in BSE are already dated in the milieu of post-covid pandemic and the challenges of 21st century skills development. There is thus a stringent need of rebranding BSE. This paper therefore investigated the primary school teachers' perceptions of rebranding BSE in Oyo town, Nigeria. A mixed methods in concurrent triangulation was adopted for the study, sampled 400 teachers from 20 public and 20 private primary schools in the town. Two self-constructed and validated instruments: Primary School Teachers' Perception of Rebranding Basic Science Education Questionnaire (PSTPRBQ, R=.74) and Interview (PSTPRBI, IRR=.71) were used for data collection. T-test and ANOVA were used to test the set hypotheses, frequency counts, percentages and thematic analysis for research questions. Many teachers agreed that there is a need for rebranding BSE in schools, however uncertain of what and how to rebrand BSE. There is a significant primary school teachers' perceptions of rebranding BSE in Oyo town (Mean=58.72, t=39.04, df=399, p<.05). The perception was not beclouded by gender and school types whereas field of specialization (t=21.73, df=398, p<.05) and academic qualifications (F (2,397) =17.26, p<.05) had significant influence on their perception. Therefore, BSE should be taught by well qualified teachers, need for BSE curriculum renovation, seminars, workshops, training and symposia for BSE teachers to enhance rebranding of the subject in Oyo town.

EDUCATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY: HOW TECHNOLOGY IS RESHAPING THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSROOM

CHIBUOGWU Felicia Chike-Okoli, Ph.D — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The 21stCentury has ushered in tremendous changes in the education industry through the advent and proliferation of digital technologies. The English language classroom is not spared in this rapid transformation that is changing the roles of the teacher and the learner. These changes now demand new arrangements in the implementation of new educational curriculum design to align with the new world order which requires new skills to achieve the objectives of the evolving education transformation agenda. This has necessitated the adoption of the changes in the 21st Century education order and reflection on the English language school curriculum and pedagogies. Thus, the English language classroom has not remained the same as technology is now inventing new strategies of teaching and learning the subject. This paper examines the adjustments in the new education order and how technology is changing the education environment and reshaping English language teaching and learning in the secondary school. Appropriate recommendations were made towards proper adjustment to the evolving education order

SOCIAL VICES AS HARBINGER OF NIGERIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM NEAR COMATOSE: A SOCIO-CIVIC SEARCHLIGHT

OLADITI Abiodun Akinola, Ph.D — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The quest for a 'better society' is an indication that the present society does not worth its salt, the same goes for the need to rebrand the nation's educational system that is near comatose as exemplified by a number of indices, economic, political, social, security, health, globalization and modernization effects, societal stance, breakdown of the social structures, among others. The increasing wave of social vices that has crept into the educational sector and the resultant fallen standard of education is of more concern in the present society. Thus, manifestations of social vices in terms of total disregard for norms and values of the society, degradation of societal virtues as well as collapse of the social institutions is becoming harbinger of the fallen glory of the nation's ivory tower. The onus then lies on the academic community to rise up to the task of evolving a better society in particular and a worthwhile educational system as a whole. This can only become a reality through a number of activities especially, in the education sector which for the umpteen time, is described as instrument par excellence for achieving national objectives, better society inclusive. Reason for this cannot be far-fetched, there is symbiotic relationship between the society and the content of education at any point in time since the societal needs and aspirations determines the nature of education to be provided, thus, education curricular are drawn from such needs and aspirations. It was observed from the study that the Nigerian society has derailed from its erstwhile virtues with grave consequences on the education sector with the society replete of social vices and attendant consequences on education, economic, socio-cultural, political, and national development. It is therefore imperative to evolve a relevant curriculum to drive globally compliant education; ensure increased prioritization of education; total stoppage of watering down of school subjects; rejuvenates the nation's social institutions; pursue value re-orientation; deemphasize over-emphasis on certification, among others.

APPRAISAL OF NEURO LINGUISTICS PROGRAMMING ON PEAK PERFORMANCE OF ATHLETES IN SELECTED INTER-COLLIGATES SPORTS IN A DEVELOPING NATION

ADERONMU Kehinde Adebayo, Ph. D — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The study appraised the awareness level and effectiveness of Neuro Linguistics Programming (NLP) on peak performance of collegiate athletes of a university, southwest, Nigeria. The descriptive survey research design was use for the study. Population consisted all individual and team sport athletes in the Nigeria University Games Association accredited sports (NUGA). The sample size comprised 100 respondents selected using sports type and gender as strata. Five (5) individual sports and five (5) team sports were randomly selected from the 16 accredited NUGA sports. From the selected sports 10 athletes were selected using convenient sampling technique. A self-designed research instrument titled “Neuro Linguistics Programming and sport performance Questionnaire (NLPSPQ) was used to elicit information on the level of awareness and effectiveness of NLP in peak performance from respondents. Data collected were analysed using frequent counts and percentages. Results revealed that in respective of types of sports athletes indicated (100%) that they are aware of NLP and that it is an effective mental tool that enhances their performance during competitions. The study concluded that NLP is an effective tool than can collaborate the physical mode of preparing athletes for competitions and recommended that both athletes and coaches should embrace NLP for better performance outcomes.

STAKEHOLDER'S PERCEPTION ON QUALITY IMPLEMENTATION OF TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

KAGARA, A. B., AMINU, T., UDU, I., MUSA, S. A. — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The study determined the stakeholder's perception on quality implementation of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Niger State, Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. A descriptive survey research design was employed for the study. A total population of 199 respondents comprising of 56 Administrators (Principals, Vice Principals and Heads of Departments) and 143 Teachers of all the trades in technical colleges were used for the study. A 25-items structured questionnaire developed by the researcher and validated by three experts in technical education was used for the data collected for the study. The data collected from the pilot testing was analyzed to establish a reliability coefficient of 0.88 for the instrument using Cronbach Alpha statistic. Mean and standard deviation were the statistical tools employed to analyze the data for the study. The findings among others revealed that: There are no good and sufficient infrastructures for quality implementation of TVET, there are no consumables for effective implementation of TVET, there is no enough illustrative textbook for quality implementation of TVET in technical colleges in Niger State and both management staff and teachers are committed to ensure quality implementation of TVET in technical colleges in Niger State. Based on these findings, it was recommended that in order to ensure qualitative implementation of TVET government should provide the necessary facilities for nation development and also stakeholders should continue to give support to quality implementation of TVET in technical colleges in Niger State.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AND POLICY IMPLEMENTATION IN NIGERIA

AKINYEMI F. O. — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Policy makers and global leaders have been showing increasing interests in entrepreneurship and its connection with human development, economic growth and development. As a reflection of these interests, a handful of entrepreneurship policies and development programs have been established and implemented to promote entrepreneurship and harness the benefits therein. Little wonder, the Nigerian government has over the last three decades implemented some policies and programs aimed at promoting entrepreneurship education and boosting entrepreneurial activities in every sector of the economy. Sadly, controversies arise as most of the implemented policies and programs have proved futile and unable to achieve the anticipated results. Hence, this paper stabs to pinpoint the fundamental factors that hinder the efficacy of government efforts at promoting entrepreneurship education in Nigeria. The conceptualization and implementation of entrepreneurship education and development programs by the Nigerian government are examined to identify the inherent weaknesses. Drawing from theoretical literature, empirical and anecdotal sources, this paper a f f i r m s t h a t c o n c e p t u a l i z a t i o n a n d implementation of entrepreneurship education and development programs in Nigeria need finetuning. It campaigns for a distinctive classification to distinguish entrepreneurship from skill acquisition programs, as well as the development and implementation of suitable policies and strategies for entrepreneurial activities. While every sector of the economy needs support and improvements, Nigerian students and prospective entrepreneurs need higher level of support to enable them stir up and rightly channel their entrepreneurial instincts into viable ventures, marketable products and services that would help generate employment and invariably, promote economic growth and development.

ECONOMIC IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON SMALLHOLDER MAIZE FARMERS IN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA: A STRUCTURAL RICARDIAN MODEL

ADEAGBO Olayinka A., Ph. D — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The study analysed the economics of climate change adaptation strategies among smallholder maize farmers in Southwestern Nigeria. These were with a view to improving maize production in the study area. A multistage sampling procedure was employed to select 330 smallholder maize farmers in three states (Osun, Oyo, and Ogun States) in the study area. Primary data were collected with the aid of structured questionnaire while secondary data were collected from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics, and Ricardian model. The results showed that most (70.10%) of the farmers were men, married with a mean age of 47.60±10.74 years and cultivating 1.34±1.49 hectares of farmland on the average. Also, majority (80.06%) of the farmers were aware of climate change but their climate change perception intensity was low (0.27 on the average). Furthermore, dry season temperature (p≤ 0.05), rainy season temperature (p≤ 0.01), dry season precipitation (p≤ 0.1), rainy season precipitation (p≤0.05), dry season maize farming (p≤ 0.05), soil types (Lixisols (p≤ 0.01), Luvisols (p≤ 0.01), and Nitisols (p≤ 0.01)), farmer's sex (p≤ 0.1), formal education (p≤ 0.1), access to credit (p≤ 0.01), distance from farm to a major tarred road (p≤ 0.05), access to climate-related information (p≤ 0.1), and usage of improved maize seed variety (p≤ 0.01) influenced the net revenue of smallholder maize farmers. In conclusion, smallholder maize farmer's use of climate change adaptation strategies improves their net returns to maize production in Southwestern Nigeria.