ISSN 2329-9843
Research Article
International Journal of Education Research and Reviews ISSN 2329-9843 Vol. 9 (2), pp. 001-004, February, 2021. © International Scholars Journals
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Developing functional literate citizens in South Western Nigeria
Clement Olusegun Olaniran Kolawole1 and Tunji A. Adepoju2
1Department of Teacher Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan.
2Department of Adult Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan.
Accepted 09 December, 2020
Abstract
This paper examines strategies of developing functional literate citizens in Western Nigeria because it is believed that the problems of unemployment in the area are caused by the non-functional literacy programmes that have been on for long. The aim of the study is to promote the teaching of functional literacy to adults and those who are out of the formal school system so that they can effectively tackle their unemployment situation and then solve their socio-economic problems.
Key words: Functional literacy, basic literacy, unemployment, literacy development, western region, gainful employment.
Clement Olusegun Olaniran Kolawole, Tunji A. Adepoju
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International Journal of Education Research and Reviews ISSN 2329-9843 Vol. 8 (8), pp. 001-006, August, 2020. © International Scholars Journals
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The effectiveness of using blended learning for teaching English language vocabulary for 1st grade students at Al Tafila Directorate of Education
Dr. Amaal Al Masri
Assistant Professor, Princess Alia University College, Al-Balqa Applied University
Accepted 21 July, 2020
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of using blended education strategy in teaching English language vocabulary among first-grade students in public schools at Al-Tafila Directorate of Education. The researcher used quasi-experimental approach in conducting this study, as the experimental group, which consisted of (46) students, were taught by the blended learning method, and the control group, which consisted of (46) students, were taught by the traditional method. The researcher also applied a pre and post achievement test, and the results of the study revealed that there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in the pretest, whereas, statistically significant differences were found at the level of (0.01) in favor of the experimental group in the post-test. The study recommended the importance of using blended learning in teaching English vocabulary at the elementary level.
Keywords: Teaching Strategies, Blended Learning, Students’ Achievement, Elementary Stage.
Amaal Al Masri
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Research Article
International Journal of Education Research and Reviews ISSN 2329-9843 Vol. 8 (8), pp. 001-005, August, 2020. © International Scholars Journals
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Teachers’ opinions on the incorporation of environmental education in the Nigerian primary school curriculum
Jekayinfa, Alice Arinlade and Yusuf, Abdul Raheem*
Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
Accepted 16 May, 2020
Abstract
This paper presents the report of a research carried out in Kwara Sate of Nigeria to seek the opinions of teachers on the incorporation of Environmental Education (EE) in the Nigerian Primary School Curriculum. The descriptive survey method was employed for the study. 200 teachers were selected through stratified random sampling technique to cater for variables of gender, type of school, qualification and experience. The sampled teachers responded to a 36 items researcher – made questionnaire. Two research questions were raised and four hypotheses were formulated for the study. Frequency counts and percentages of responses were used to answer the research questions while the SPSS computer software X2 statistic was used to test the hypotheses. The result of the findings indicated that: teachers were aware of the incorporation of EE in the Nigerian Primary School Curriculum and they have been teaching it; variables of gender and type of school did not affect the opinions of teachers but experience and qualification did affect the opinions of teachers significantly on the incorporation of EE in the Nigerian Primary School Curriculum. Based on the findings, it was recommended that teachers, who are the implementers of any curriculum should be given the opportunities to undergo refresher courses, seminars and workshops that will expose them to new innovations in the curriculum. EE should be explicitly introduced into the Nigerian Curriculum at the tertiary levels; EE should also be taught through the mass media throughout the country.
Key words: Environment, Primary School Curriculum, Teachers, Awareness, Afforestation, Land reclamation.
Alice Arinlade and Yusuf, Abdul Raheem*, Jekayinfa
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International Journal of Education Research and Reviews ISSN 2329-9843 Vol. 8 (8), pp. 001-008, August, 2020. © International Scholars Journals
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Lecturer and student sensitivity to academic dishonesty intervention approaches in the University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Olasehinde-Williams, Olabisi
Arts and Social Sciences Education Department, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, P. M. B. 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria. E-mail: [email protected]. Tel.: 234-080-3356-0994.
Accepted 13 May, 2020
Abstract
This paper presents the report of a survey of staff and students’ expression of preference for, and willingness to engage in three approaches to curbing the menace of academic dishonesty in the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. The study also explored the possible connections between gender and the respondents’ responses. The sample comprised 87 staff and 232 final year undergraduate students, randomly drawn from five faculties in the university; and data were collected using a researcher-designed questionnaire patterned after Hinman’s (2000) ‘Police‘, ‘virtues‘ and ‘prevention‘ approaches to curbing academic dishonesty. The study employed frequency counts, percentages and the chi-square statistics to establish the degree of significance of observed differences between the responses of staff and students with regard to preference and engagement for each approach. Findings of the study showed that while the ‘Police’ approach was the most preferred by staff, the students expressed preference mostly for the ‘Virtues’ approach; significant differences existed between the staff and students in the degrees of their expressed willingness to engage in the ‘Police’ and ‘Virtues’ approaches; however, gender had no significant influence on respondents’ preference for or willingness to engage in any of the three approaches. The implications of the findings for integrated approach to curbing academic dishonesty and for instituting academic integrity policy in Nigerian universities were highlighted.
Key words: Academic dishonesty, curbing approaches.
Olabisi , Olasehinde-Williams
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International Journal of Education Research and Reviews ISSN 2329-9843 Vol. 8 (8), pp. 001-008, August, 2020. © International Scholars Journals
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The head-teacher’s instructional role in academic achievement in secondary schools in Vihiga district, Kenya
L. L. Musungu1 and J. W. Nasongo2*
1Department of Educational Planning and Management, Kenya.
2Department of Educational Foudations, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya.
Accepted 22 April, 2020
Abstract
The head teachers’ role is to promote academic performance. It is therefore important that the performance of a school is appraised against the performance of the person who leads it. The purpose of the study was to investigate the instructional role of the head-teacher in academic achievement in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations in Vihiga district of Western province. The population of the study comprised 84 head -teachers and 1,280 teachers serving in the 84 secondary schools. Saturated sampling technique was used to select a sample from the high and average performing schools, while stratified random sampling technique was used to select a sample from the low performing schools. The sample comprised 7 high performing schools, 17 average performing schools and 20 low performing schools. All the 44 head-teachers of the selected schools formed part of the sample for the study together with 8 teachers from each school sampled randomly. Data was collected by use of questionnaires, in-depth interviews and document analysis guide. Data was analyzed by the use of descriptive statistics of frequencies and percentages. The findings of the study showed that head-teachers’ instructional role included regular checking of teachers’ professional records, regular class supervision, and management plan for carrying out curriculum goals. Therefore, since the role of the head- teacher is associated with high student achievement, the study recommends that head-teachers should enhance internal supervision of teachers.
Key words: Academic achievement, effectiveness, efficiency, head-teacher, high performing schools, horizontal teaching, instructional supervision, performance, school size, staffing, supervision, vertical teaching.
L. L. Musungu, J. W. Nasongo*
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Research Article
International Journal of Education Research and Reviews ISSN 2329-9843 Vol. 8 (7), pp. 001-005, July, 2020. © International Scholars Journals
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Drug dependence and abuse in Kenyan secondary schools: strategies for intervention
Lewis M. Ngesu1, Judah Ndiku2 and Alice Masese3
1University of Nairobi, Kenya. .
2Masinde Muliro University, Kenya.
3Kisumu Day secondary school, Kenya.
Accepted 18 October, 2019
Abstract
There may have been a time when we in Kenyan considered the use or abuse of drugs as a problem relating only to Western world. Today it has become an African problem to the extend that a month hardly passes without media reports on large quantities of drugs having been intercepted in a number of African cities and towns. The results of the study indicated that students abused drugs for varied reasons and the commonly abused drugs were alcohol, bhang, miraa, tobacco and kuber. The study recommended that guidance and counseling in schools be enforced and that strict disciplinary measures be enforced by teachers to curb the vice. Policy makers should also focus their efforts on addressing administrative disparities of principal’s leadership capacities across urban, suburban and rural setting.
Key words: Drug addiction, drug abuse, substance abuse.
Lewis M. Ngesu, Judah Ndiku and Alice Masese
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