The publication of this volume of the Departmental Journal comes at a time when so much emphasis is placed on the quality of output of academics in Nigerian Universities. The Department of Educational Foundations and Curriculum is pleased to be contributing to the advancement of quality knowledge through this volume. The volume has taken this long to be published because of the desire of the Editorial Board to be thorough in the assessment of papers to ensure that only quality papers with high intellectual contents are published. The Editorial Board is satisfied with the quality of papers in this volume and therefore recommends it to all those interested in the advancement of education in Nigeria
Department of Educational Foundations and Curriculum, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
IMPACT OF SCHOOL UTILITY FACILITIES ON SECONDARY SCHOOL, ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
This study was conducted on Impact of School Utility Facilities on Student Academic Performance in Secondary Schools in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was used in the study. The population were 465,978 out of which 384 was used as sample at 95 percent confidence level and 5 percent margin error. The instrument used for data collection was structured on five likert scale, which is developed by the researchers, the questionnaire was pilot tested using split-half method. Two research hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 significance level, using one way analysis of variance (ANOVA) statistics. Major findings of the study were that: Electricity facilities are not adequately provided in crucial areas in the schools. This has affected students’ academic performance in most secondary schools in Kaduna state; Water supply facilities were provided in most secondary schools which made students to have access to water supply in most secondary schools in Kaduna State. The study therefore, recommended that; all secondary schools in Kaduna state should be provided with all the required electricity facilities particularly the schools that are in urban; every public secondary school in Kaduna state should have more than one source of water supply. The study recommended that school utility facilities should be provided by the government and other stakeholders in order to achieve the desired goals and objectives of the schools.
Copyright (c) 2025 ZARIA JOURNAL OF STUDIES IN EDUCATION
EVALUATION OF THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF WELFARE FACILITIES ON TEACHERS’ JOB PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA
This study examined “Provision and Maintenance of Welfare Facilities on Teachers’ Job Performance in Secondary Schools in Ebonyi State, Nigeria”. Two (2) research objectives were set to guide the study. Two (2) research questions and two (2) research hypotheses were asked and formulated respectively to guide the study, and they were in line with the stated objectives of the study. Descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The population of the study was 4,478 respondents, which comprise 4, 133 teachers, 225 principals and 120 supervisors in secondary schools in Ebonyi State. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 346 samples of respondents for the study. Questionnaire was used to collect data for the study and descriptive statistics of frequency counts and simple percentage were used to analyze the bio-data of the respondents, while mean was used to answer the research questions. One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to test the hypotheses formulated at the 0.05 level of significance. Findings of the study revealed that there was no adequate provision of welfare facilities such as staff rooms and bore holes/water tanks which affect teachers’ job performance in most public secondary schools in Ebonyi State. It also revealed that welfare facilities such as staff rooms and bore holes/water tanks were not adequately maintained which affect teachers’ job performance in most public secondary schools in Ebonyi State. The study recommended that Government should provide adequate welfare facilities needed in secondary schools in order to create an environment for effective teaching and learning and enhance teachers’ job performance.
STAKEHOLDERS’ PERCEPTIONS ON THE MANAGEMENT OF STUDENTS’ DISCIPLINARY ISSUES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
The study assessed the “Stakeholders’ Perceptions on the Management of Students’ Disciplinary Issues in Secondary Schools in Kaduna State, Nigeria”. Two (2) research questions and hypotheses were asked and formulated respectively to guide the study, and they were in line with the stated objectives. Descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The population of the study was 10,305 respondents, which comprised 7, 634 senior secondary teachers, 407 principals, 229 quality assurance officers and 2035 PTA officials. Proportionate sampling technique was used to select 370 respondents for the study. A self-designed questionnaire was used to collect data for the study and descriptive statistics of frequency counts and simple percentage were used to analyze the bio-data of the respondents, while mean was used to answer the research questions. One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to test the hypotheses formulated at 0.05 level of significance. All the two (2) null hypotheses were retained. Findings of the study revealed that adequate provision of writing materials such as exercise books and pen; availability of the recreational facilities such as football and volleyball as well as cordial relationship between teachers and students enhanced the management of students’ truancy in secondary schools in Kaduna State. The study recommended that Government should made available and adequate all necessary materials for teaching and learning such as textbooks, charts, maps, pictures and diagrams among others and make the learning environment not only conducive but also attractive.
THE SOCIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF SEX-FOR-GRADE PRACTICE IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN EDO STATE, NIGERIA
This study was designed to examine the effects of sex-for-grade practice in tertiary institutions and its implications for higher education in Nigeria. Questionnaires were administered to seven hundred and twenty students and ninety lecturers in Edo State. The purposive and the simple random sampling techniques were used. A Cronbach alpha value of .870 was obtained for the reliability. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, independent sample ttest and paired sample t-test. The results from the presentation showed that endless trauma, low self-esteem, and depression are some of the effects of sexual harassment on its victims. Based on the findings of this work, it was recommended that students who are victims of sexual harassment should visit counselors and psychologists for professional counsel. Faculty members who perpetrate sexual harassment should be suspended and guilty students should be expelled.
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE QUALITY OF NOMADIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN SOME PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN THE YOBE STATES OF NIGERIA
This study focused on “Assessment the quality of nomadic primary education programme in the yobe of Nigeria.. The study was set to achieve objectives; with sole aim of improving the quality of nomadic education programme. Based on the objectives; to determine whether the programme has changed the ways and lives of the nomads, to assess the qualification and adequacy of the staff of the programme, to determine whether the movement of the nomads for grazing land do affect the quality of teaching and learning in the area of study,three research questions and three hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Relevant literature to the study were reviewed and all cited works were acknowledged at the reference Survey method was adopted. The target population comprised 170 LGEA officials, 646 Parent Teachers Association and School Based Management Committee PTAs/SBMCs, 197 head teachers of nomadic primary schools and 320 teachers of nomadic primary schools totalling of 1333 were stratified simple randomly selected. A sample of 480 from the head teachers, teachers, PTA/SBMC and LGEA official to elicit their responses. Structured questionnaires was used in collecting the data and it was validated based on content validity.. The answering the research questions using descriptive and inferential statistical tools were used . All hypotheses were tested at 0.05 alpha level of significance. The finding of the study revealed that the programme has change the lives of the nomads, There are adequate and qualified teachers for the programme. The movement of the nomads negatively affects the programme It has been an established fact that education is quite significant in the life of the individual. There is no wonder therefore that the establishment of the nomadic education programme has positively impacted on the life of the nomads. The intent and purpose of introducing the programme is to give the nomads fair learning opportunity as enshrined in the 1979 constitution that the government should ensure fair learning opportunities for its citizens. As learning is the primary means of upgrading the socio- economic condition of people, it has really upgraded the lives of the nomads as it has tremendously enlightened them on their civic responsibility. The nomads now know their rights and how to fight for it. They have also learnt better how to carry out their occupations such as cattle rearing and fishing. Giving the kind of importance attached and the patronage the programme enjoy from the federal government there is nothing of surprise to find that the programme has enough and qualified manpower, especially teaching staff manning the programme. It is for this reason that the programme was able to change the lives of the nomads for the better. From the finding it can be resolved that, after careful assessment of the various elements of the nomadic education programme, the programme is in success and has prospect. This is because of the fact that the essence of education or learning is to change behaviour positively and this has been achieved. The nomads, a great number of them are enlightened and civilized. Most importantly, they can manage their affairs quite better than before. If the government continue to support the programme as it is doing now, the nomads will prosper and contribute meaningfully to the development of the nation. The study recommended that , since constant movement of the nomads militates against full success of the programme, government should provide rich grazing land for the pastoral Fulani and improve the ponds and rivers for the fishermen. Essential facilities, such as good portable water, electricity, clinics etc. should be provided at the settlements of the nomads. The government should encourage and sponsor the nomadic education primary school pupils to further their education.
DETERMINANT OF SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING ON UTILIZATION OF EDUCATION RESOURCES BY STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KADUNA STATE
In this study, the researcher investigated Determinant of School Facility Planning on Utilization of Education Resources by Students in Public Secondary Schools in Kaduna State. Three research questions and three hypotheses guided the study. A 12 item questionnaire was used to collect responses from the respondents. The instrument was divided into 4 sections with overall coefficient of 0.84 which was considered enough for the study. The reliability of the instrument was obtained by a pilot-test and analysis using Cronbach alpha. The population of the study consisted of 27,840 SS2 students of the 230 public secondary schools in Kaduna state and the proportionate random sampling was used to choose 522 students as the sample size. Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was used to answer research questions and test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. In testing the hypotheses, where p-value was greater than 0.05 level of significance, the null-hypothesis is accepted but where it is otherwise, it was rejected. One of the findings of the study among others was that in most cases facilities planned and provided are available but students do not fully utilize them. It was therefore recommended that students should be made to utilize the education resources in the school made available through school planning facility.
EFFECT OF IDEA GENERATION STRATEGIES ON STUDENTS’ WRITTEN COMPOSITION PERFORMANCE IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS OF NORTH WEST ZONE, NIGERIA
This paper tittled “effect of idea generation strategies on students’ written composition performance in tertiary institutions of north west zone, Nigeria. This paper is a journey to investigate the effect of using idea generation strategies in developing essay writing among students in tertiary institutions of north west zone, Nigeria. The study look into the introduction, two research questions, two research objectives and two hypothesis was formulated. The sample of the study consisted of groups the experimental with 57 students while the control With 56 students. The instrument was essay question. Both validity and reliability were checked by the researcher. The study might be significant to students, Teachers, curriculum planner's. The study covers only tertiary institutions in north west zone, Nigeria. )The findings of the study showed that there are statistical significant difference at the level of 0.05 between the experimental and the control groups in the total score and the sub scores in favor of the experimental group indicating the effectiveness of using idea generation strategies in developing essay writing. The researcher recommended the use of these strategies in tertiary institution methodology, research, hypothesis, objectives, scope significance, sample, size, population.
EFFECTS OF SEX-FOR-GRADE PRACTICE IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN EDO STATE, NIGERIA
This study was designed to examine the effects of sex-for-grade practice in tertiary institutions and its implications for higher education in Nigeria. Questionnaires were administered to seven hundred and twenty students and ninety lecturers in Edo State. The purposive and the simple random sampling techniques were used. A Cronbach alpha value of .870 was obtained for the reliability. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, independent sample t-test and paired sample t-test. The results from the presentation showed that endless trauma, low self-esteem, and depression are some of the effects of sexual harassment on its victims. Based on the findings of this work, it was recommended that students who are victims of sexual harassment should visit counselors and psychologists for professional counsel. Faculty members who perpetrate sexual harassment should be suspended and guilty students should be expelled.
INFLUENCE OF PAYMENT OF SALARY AND PROVISION OF FRINGE BENEFITS FOR TEACHERS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF CURRICULUM IN PUBLIC SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NORTH- CENTRAL NIGERIA
This study assessed the influence of payment of salaries and provision of fringe benefits for teachers on implementation of curriculum in public senior secondary schools. The study was carried out to ascertain whether irregular payment of salaries and irregular provision of fringe benefits for teachers influence effective implementation of curriculum. Descriptive survey design was used for the study. The population of the study comprised of 37,916 teachers in public senior secondary schools in North – Central Nigeria. Simple, stratified and systematic random sampling were used in a multi- stage procedure to select 380 teachers as respondents. A modified four points Likert – type rating scale questionnaire was used to gather data and the data were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics to answer research questions and test the hypotheses respectively. Some of the findings revealed that irregular payment of salaries and irregular provision of fringe benefits for teachers influenced effective implementation of curriculum negatively in public senior secondary schools in North-central, Nigeria. It was therefore recommended that government should ensure regular payment of salaries as at when due; owing teachers’ salaries should be stopped. Government should also intensify her efforts in providing fringe benefits for teachers and other welfare packages that will encourage them to create a sense of commitment and dedication leading to an improved performance.
INFLUENCE OF DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STYLE OF PROVOSTS ON PROVISION AND MANAGEMENT OF SECURITY RESOURCES IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN NORTH WEST ZONE NIGERIA
The piper is titled Influence of Democratic Leadership Style of Provosts on Provision and Management of Security Resources in Colleges of Education in North-West Zone, Nigeria. The objective of this research is to examine the Influence of Democratic Leadership Style of Provosts on Provision and Management of Security Resources. Research question and research hypothesis were in line with research objective. Researcher reviewed several related literature considering conceptual frame work, theoretical frame work and empirical studies. Descriptive survey was used to collect data. The population of the study was made up of 72 Management Staff, 5399 lecturers and 4676 Non-teaching staff of the Colleges of Education in North-West Zone of Nigeria. The sample size consists of 30 management staff, 338 lecturers and 334 non-teaching staff from the five sampled Colleges of Education. This gave the sample size of 702 stakeholders. Test-re-test method of reliability was used to obtain reliability coefficient of 0.69 alpha value level. The data collected were described and presented in frequency counts and simple percentages. The formulated hypothesis of the study was tested using Analysis of Variance and the Post-Hoc methods of Scheffe multiple comparison at0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that Democratic Leadership Style of Provosts did not Influence the Provision and Management of Security Resource in Colleges of Education of the Zone. It was however recommended that Democratic Leadership Style should be appropriately applied in Colleges of Education of the Zone for the maintenance of peace and security and for the achievement of the set educational goals and for national development.
ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF FACILITIES, TRAINING AND PERSONNEL ON SPORTS PERFORMANCE AMONG NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES
The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of facilities, training and personnel on sports performance among Nigerian Armed Forces. Ex-post facto research design was used by the researcher. The population of this study comprise of six hundred and eighty-four thousand and fifty-two (684,052) armed forces personnel in all the six (6) geo-political zones of Nigeria. A sample size of six hundred and sixty-three (663) Armed Forces Personnel was drawn from the population. Simple random sampling and proportionate sampling techniques were used to select the numbers of respondents for the study. The researcher used validated questionnaire of 5 point Likert scale. A total of six hundred and sixty-three (663) copies of the questionnaire were administered to the respondents while 642 were successfully completed and returned and were used for the study. Descriptive statistics of frequencies and percentages (%) were used to describe the data collected on demographic variables of the respondents. Mean and standard deviation were used to describe the research questions while one sample t – test was used to analyse the six hypotheses at alpha level of 0.05. The findings revealed that facilities do not significantly influence the performance of sports in Nigerian Armed Forces’, training do not significantly influence sports performance among Nigerian Armed Forces in Nigeria, personnel do not significantly impact on performance of sports in Nigerian Armed Forces. Based on the findings, the study concluded that facilities have impact on the performance of the Nigerian Armed Forces in sports, training has impact on performance of the Nigerian Armed Forces, personnel does not have impact on the performance of Nigerian Armed Forces in sports because of their inadequacy to handle the different professional sports activities, facilities and training have impact on the performance of the Nigerian Armed Forces in Sports, facilities and personnel have impact on the performance of the Nigerian Armed Forces in Sports while training and personnel does not have impact on the performance of the Nigerian Armed Forces in Sports. Based on conclusion it was recommended that and there is a need by the Directorate of the Armed Forces to improve on the provision and maintenance of sports facilities and equipment for the Armed Forces in all the military formation in the country.
EVALUATION OF NCE BACKGROUND ON TEACHING PRACTICE PERFORMANCE OF ECONOMICS EDUCATION STUDENTS OF USMAN DANFODIYO UNIVERSITY, SOKOTO, FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ZARIA CAMPUS
This paper discusses the relevance of NCE background on teaching practice performance of Economics Education students. As houseman ship is to a medical doctor, so is teaching practice is to a professional teacher. Thus, one can only be qualified as a teacher after the completion of teaching practice. The problem arises whether the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) graduate should be subjected to another teaching practice as they go for further teacher education programme in the university. In tackling this problem, 20 questionnaire item were constructed and administered to 2021/2022 300Level Economics students of the Faculty of Education, Usman Danfodiyo University, Federal College of Education, Zaria Campus. In addition, the teaching practice scores from those with NCE and without NCE background were collected and analysed. With analysis of variance, the two null hypotheses were tested at the significant level of 0.05. The study revealed among others that those with NCE background were not performing better than those without such background. It was concluded among other things that such finding may be as a result of over-confident on the part of those with NCE background. Finally, it was recommended among other things that the teaching practice should be made to form part of every student’s Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) on graduation to enforce discipline and seriousness among students.
EVALUATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS OF SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ZARIA EDUCATION ZONE, KADUNA STATE
The study was an evaluation on the Contributions of School-Based Management Committees on the Administration of secondary schools in Zaria Education Zone, Kaduna state with the objectives to: find out the extent to which School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs) provide the platform for Community-School interaction in secondary schools in in Zaria Education Zone and examine the influence of School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs) on Decision-Making in in Zaria Education Zone. In line with the stated objectives, Two research questions and Null hypotheses were formulated for the study. The study adopted the use of survey research design and out of the total population of twenty- eight thousand six hundred and sixty (28660), a total of three hundred and seventy-nine (379) respondents were used for the study. The instrument tagged “School-Based Management Committees (SBMCS) Questionnaire” was used to collect data from respondents. This instrument was validated and pilot tested and a reliability index of 0.85 was obtained. Data gathered were analysed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and hypotheses were tested at 0.05% level of significance. Findings of the study revealed that there is a significant difference in the opinions of respondents on the extent to which School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs) provide the platform for Community-School interaction in secondary schools in in Zaria Education Zone. Also, finding shows that School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs) have not contributed well in decision-making in secondary schools in in Zaria Education Zone. In view of the findings and conclusions of this study the researcher recommended that: Schools should adopt SBMC so as to promote quality education and management framework that suit the needs of the students and the community; and School-Based Management Committees Officials should be more involved in decision-making process and so as to create good organizational climate such that there will be good culture and rapport among SBMCs Officials, staff and school heads hence improve the administration of secondary school in in Zaria Education Zone, Kaduna State.
REVISITING THE PLACE OF NON-FORMAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) PROGRAMME IN NIGERIA
During the pre-colonial era, acquisition of vocational skills actually started in the form of non-formal education. Then, there were no curriculum, contents, teaching method and defined means of evaluation. Specific skills were identified with family lineage. But the colonial era saw the advent of western education in Nigeria, and it was the beginning of formal system of education. However, the formal system of education was later found not to be much relevant to our needs because it laid emphasis on reading, writing and arithmetic. Achieving technological advancement in Nigeria through the acquisition of knowledge and relevant skills using western education could not make any significant impact due to certain factors. Hence, several attempts by successive Government to encourage acquisition of vocational skills through formal education did not yield the desired result. Therefore, the need to re-visit the place of non-formal vocational education in the implementation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme in Nigeria necessitated this study. The literature reviewed showed that non-formal vocational training centers, such as Open Apprenticeship Scheme and Vocational Training Centers, are of great relevance to the effective implementation of TVET programme. These Centers were found to be supporting the implementation of TVET programme through the provision of industrial training during Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), training facilities, on the job training and re-training of technical teachers and employment of graduates from TVET institutions.
POLITICS OF SUCCESSION PLAN ON THE MANAGEMENT OF AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA – NIGERIA
This study was carried out to examine the politics of succession plan on the management of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria – Nigeria. Two objectives and two research questions were formulated to guide the study. The objectives are to identify factors of successors at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria – Nigeria and determine respondent’s opinion on the appointment of external successors at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The research questions and significance of the study were in line with the objectives. The researcher used the case study design because of its qualitative nature. The target population of the study consists of 267 respondents from the level of heads of department up to vice chancellor, and non- probability sampling techniques were employed. The selection of respondents was based on conveniences in line with the recommendation of Crouch and Mckenzie (2006), who proposed that less than 20 participants in qualitative research help a researcher build and maintain a close relationship and thus improve an open and frank exchange of information. The sample size used was 20 respondents, where the data saturation was achieved at 17 respondents. The researcher used an interview method to generate data. Both content validity and reliability were determined according to the procedures of qualitative research. The researcher used thematic content analysis and Nvivo 14 software to analyze the generated data. The results revealed that the respondents perceived that competency, academic experience, and leadership capacity were the factors in the successor’s identification and respondents have rejected an external successor, and recommended internal successor because of his familiarity with environmental culture, politics, and the university climate. Based on the findings, it was recommended that, other factors of successors identification such as personal capacity, proven integrity, track record, wisdom and human relations and external successors with enormous experience may be useful rather than utilizing people within who may have very limited, narrow and shallow administrative skills.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REGULAR PAYMENT OF SALARY AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT ON JOB PERFORMANCE
This study investigated “Relationship between regular payment of salary and staff development on Job Performance of Teachers in Secondary Schools in Kaduna State, Nigeria”. The study had two objectives which are to; find out the relationship between payments of teachers’ salaries on job Performances of teachers in secondary schools in Kaduna State, Nigeria; and to investigate the Relationship between staff development on Job performances of Teachers in Secondary Schools in Kaduna State, Nigeria. There were two research questions in line with the objectives and two null hypotheses postulated such as; there is no significant difference in the opinions of principals, teacher and School supervisors (Respondents) on regular payment of salary and staff development on job performances of teachers in Secondary Schools in Kaduna state. The hypotheses were tested at 0.05 significant levels. Related literatures on the topic were reviewed in this study. The researched was conducted using the descriptive survey research design. The population consisted of 124 principals, 2092 teachers and 76 supervisors making a total of 2292. To obtain the sample size for this research work, Kretie and Morgan statistical table was used. A sample of 109 principals, 858 teachers and 64 supervisors making a total of 1031 was purposively selected and used for the sample study. A questionnaire containing 20 items was deployed to collect data for the study using 5 Likert rating scale of strongly agree (SA), agree (A), Undecided (U), Disagree (D), and strongly Disagree (SD) was used for gathering data. The instrument was self structured questionnaire validated by my supervisors and experts in the department and pilot tested with reliability co-efficient of 0.92.The Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMCC) statistic was the statistic used, the two null hypotheses tested, were retained (accepted). The findings of the study revealed that, regular salary payment in the school enhances teachers’ status; In-service training such as seminars, workshops and conferences help teachers to work in harmony with students in the school. From the findings: It was recommended that payment of salary should be made a priority from the Federal Government subvention and State generated revenue before considering any other project, training and retraining of teachers should be effectively carried out to help teachers to embraced current issues in educational development and their method of teaching in secondary schools in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
EFFECTS OF IMPROVISED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SOCIAL STUDIES STUDENTS IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS, KANO STATE, NIGERIA
This study investigated the effects of improvised instructional materials on the performance of social studies students in junior secondary schools in Kano State, Nigeria. The study was carried out with three objectives, which are to: determine the performance of student-taught social studies using improvised instructional materials and those taught without improvised instructional material (in junior secondary schools in Kano State); ascertain the effect of improvised instructional materials on the pre-test and post-test performance scores of social studies in the experimental group (in junior secondary schools in Kano State); and compare the effect of improvised instructional materials on the performance of male and female social studies( in junior secondary schools in Kano State). Also, three (3) corresponding research questions and three (3) null hypotheses were formulated for the study. The study adopted a quasi-experimental research design where pre- and post-tests were used and intact classes were involved. The population of the study comprised all 5439 JS II students offering social studies in Nassarawa Educational Zone, Kano State, where the male population was made up of 2855 and 2584 female students. A sample size of 200 JSII students was drawn using the purposive sampling technique, consisting of 120 males and 80 females. A structured social studies test with questions approved for junior secondary schools by NECO was used for data collection. The instrument consisted of 25 objective test items with three options. The demographic information of the respondents was analyzed using frequency and percentage, while the research questions were answered using mean, standard deviation, and standard error mean. Hypothesis 1 and 3 were analyzed using an independent sample t- test, while hypothesis 2 was analyzed using a paired sample t-test at a 0.05 alpha level of significance. Findings drawn from the study revealed that the performance of students taught with improvised instructional materials was significantly higher than that of those taught without improvised instructional materials. It can be concluded that the use of improvised instructional materials is a strategy for enhancing the performance of students in social studies. Thus, teachers of social studies can adopt this strategy to ensure they work towards improving performance in social studies. Recommendations were made, among others, that the Kano state government should encourage teachers’ improvisation and usage of instructional materials in schools; Schools should be equipped to produce improvised instructional materials so that teachers may use them for effective instruction in junior secondary schools.
ASSESSMENT OF PRACTICE HIV/AIDS PREVENTION STRATEGIES AMONG COMMERCIAL SEX WORKERS IN KANO METROPOLIS, KANO STATE, NIGERIA
This study assessed practice of HIV/AIDs prevention strategies among commercial sex workers in Kano metropolis, Kano sate. Descriptive research design of survey type was adopted for this study. The sample size of the study was 400 and respondents were sampled using multi-stage sampling techniques of purposive, proportionate sampling and simple random sampling. Data collected with the use of a validated questionnaire. Inferential statistics of one-sampled t-test was used to analysis the data. The findings of this study reveal that, majority of the respondents were at age range of 33-39, and also were single. This study also reveal that, majority of the respondents were not using condom during sex with total population of 170 (42.5%) and 176 (44.0%) stated that, their clients does not enjoy use of condom during sex. And this study reveals that, 148 (37.0%). Are encouraging clients with HIV to take ART. This study also concluded that, the practice of HIV/AIDs prevention strategies among commercial sex workers is not significant. Based on the conclusion the researcher recommended that prospective health agencies in the state should prepare health promotion programme to change their poor practice through town hall meeting, workshop and conferences in the state.
IMPACT OF ATUTOR ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM ON PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
This study investigated the impact of ATutor online learning platform on pre-service teachers’ Academic Performance in English Language. The study adopts quasi-experimental non-equivalent, pre-post-test control group design comprised of an experimental group (n = 89) with group learning treatment and a Control group (n = 73) was given conventional teaching for a duration of seven weeks. Two research questions were raised and answered, and two hypotheses were raised and tested at 0.05 level of significance. English Language Performance Test (ELPT) with a reliability coefficient of 0.84, was used for data collection. T-test independent sample was employed to determine the main impact of ATutor online learning platform on group performance and gender. The results showed a significant effect on pre-service teachers’ academic performance, but no significant effect of gender on the concept of English language. The findings revealed that, pre-service teachers taught English language using ATutor online learning platform out-performed their counterpart taught the same concept using conventional lecture method in their academic performance, and both the male and female students in the experimental group improved their academic performance. The study recommends among others that English language teachers should be encouraged and trained in the use of ATutor online learning platform so as to improve pre-service teachers' academic performance
SPORTS AS A CATALYST FOR NATIONAL UNITY: THE NIGERIA EXPERIENCE
Sports globally promote friendship and unity among diverse individuals, transcending differences in race, nationality, faith, gender, and status. They serve as a powerful tool for embracing diversity within a political context, strengthening sustainable socioeconomic and political progress. Numerous nations utilize sports as a means to advance foreign policy goals and encourage peaceful coexistence. However, as sports foster friendship and national unity, in diverse societies.This paper explores sports' role in fostering national unity and to, enhance national cohesion in fragmented societies divided by factors like ethnicity, religion, and language. Moreover, it demonstrates that sports contribute to elevating people's quality of life. The paper underscores the importance of government and private sector collaboration to harness sports' inherent benefits and enhance the sports industry.
EFFECTS OF INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS IN AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA, NIGERIA
The study investigated the Effects of Instructional Video on Entrepreneurship Education Academic Performance and Satisfaction of Pre – Service Teachers in Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria. The study had three research objectives, among which is to determine the effects of instructional video on entrepreneurship education academic performance, identify the effects of instructional video on the entrepreneurship education academic performance of Male and female pre-service teachers, and to ascertain the rate of satisfaction of entrepreneurship education pre – service teachers in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Also three research questions and three hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The research design of the study was quasi experimental involving pre-test, post-test non control and non-randomized. A purposive sampling was used to select 200 level Business Education students and intact class of 75 pre-service teachers which comprises of 41 males and 34 females of 2021 – 2022 session from the 878 target population in the Vocational & Technical Education Department. The result from this study revealed that there was a significant difference between pre-test and post-test academic performance of entrepreneurship education pre-service teachers before and after instructional video and also the rate of satisfaction of the pre-service teachers were relatively high.
INFLUENCE OF PRINCIPALS’ SUPERVISORY ROLESON TEACHERS’ INSTRUCTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS IN MALUMFASHI ZONAL EDUCATION QUALITY ASSURANCE KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA
This paper surveyed influence of Principals’ Supervisory Roles on Teachers’ Instructional Effectiveness in Secondary Schools in Malumfashi Zonal Education Quality Assurance Katsina State, Nigeria. Two research questions were raised in line with the stated objectives and two null formulated hypotheses. The study adopted Descriptive Survey Design. The population for the study comprised 363 Public Senior Secondary Schools Teachers, 130 Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) ex-officio, 130 School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) ex-officio and 15 Malumfashi Zonal Education Quality Assurance (MZEQA) officials in Katsina State. A stratified random sampling technique was used where 140 teachers, 50 PTA ex-officio, 50 SBMC ex-officio and 15 MZEQA officials were sampled as the respondents for the study. An adapted questionnaire developed by Maina (2014) titled; ‘Principals’ Supervisory Role for Teachers’ Instructional Effectiveness Questionnaire (PSRTIEQ) with two cluster question was used as instrument for data collection. The instrument was developed on five (5) Likert scales which was validated and pilot tested and the reliability indices of 0.53 and 0.62 for the clusters were obtained respectively using Cronbach Alpha Technique. Descriptive Statistics of Frequency counts, Percentage, Mean and Standard Deviations as well as Inferential Statistic of ANOVA were employed for data Analysis. The data was processed with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 23.0. The findings revealed that Public Secondary Teachers’ classroom instructions become effective when Principals or School Administrators adopt effective supervisory technique of classroom visitation/observation to ensure quality instructions in the school system; and principals’ supervisory role of records-checking makes public senior secondary schools teachers’ classroom instructions become effective in terms of academic activities. Therefore, the study made the recommendations that; the school Principals in Malumfashi Zonal Education Quality Assurance should maintain supervisory role of classroom visitation or observation to teachers’ instructional delivery and provide them with professional guidance and assistance where necessary as this will go a long way to enhancing teaching and learning for the general effectiveness of the school system; and principals in Malumfashi Zonal Education Quality Assurance should maintain an effective supervisory role in record keeping as this will go a long way to enhancing academic excellence and their instructional effectiveness
EFFECTS OF MULTIMEDIA-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES ON STUDENTS’ COGNITIVE, AFFECTIVE, AND PSYCHOMOTOR LEARNING OUTCOMES: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
This study investigates the effects of multimedia-based instructional strategies on the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor learning outcomes of secondary school students in Kano. Employing a quasi- experimental design, the research involved a sample of 200 students divided into experimental and control groups, with data collected through pre-tests and post-tests across three domains. The results indicate that multimedia instruction significantly enhances cognitive outcomes, fostering better understanding and retention of knowledge. Also, students exposed to multimedia resources reported higher levels of motivation and engagement, positively impacting their affective learning outcomes. The study revealed substantial improvements in psychomotor skills among those who participated in multimedia-based learning. The multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) confirmed that the combined effects of multimedia strategies outperformed traditional methods across all learning domains. These findings underscore the importance of integrating multimedia tools in educational practices to promote comprehensive student development. The study advocates for further exploration of multimedia’s long-term benefits and its application in diverse educational contexts
THE INFLUENCE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE SOCIAL ROLES OF TEACHERS IN NIGERIA
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into education has sparked significant transformations in teaching and learning processes globally, redefining the roles of teachers. This study examined the ethical and social implications of AI on teachers’ roles in Nigeria, focusing on how these changes impact professional identity, teacher-student relationships, and job security. Employing a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from a randomly selected sample of 300teachers through structured questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were subjected to thematic analysis. The findings reveal that while AI enhances instructional efficiency and supports personalized learning, it also raises concerns about diminishing teacher-student interactions and evolving professional identities. Ethical issues, such as data privacy, algorithmic bias, and accountability, were prominent, alongside challenges related to unequal access to AI tools in rural areas. The study concludes that while AI offers transformative potential, its integration must be carefully managed to safeguard the social and ethical dimensions of education. Recommendations include policies to bridge the digital divide, support teachers in adapting to AI, and ensure that human-centered teaching remains integral to education in the AI era.
PROCEDURES AND APPLICATIONS OF THE FIELD STUDY ON DRAMA EDUCATION IN IMPROVING ARABIC VERBAL EXPRESSION: A CASE STUDY OF ALHUDA CENTRE FOR ISLAMIC EDUCATION
Based on this; the paper uses Drama Education to identify its impact on improving the Arabic verbal expression to the students of Junior Schools (Alhuda Centre for Islamic Education) in Kaduna State. The study conducted on a sample of (20) students of the Centre, divided into two groups: ten (10) for experimental and (10) control group; the first group was taught in educational drama style, while the second was in the normal teaching style. The educational content consists of a set of dramatic texts prepared from their syllabus, and after the completion of the experiment, the researchers present the two groups with pre-test and post-test to measure the effect of the two methods between them after verifying its authenticity, which is experimenting the tool on the field of the study and its Stability. Data collection and results were extracted through the usage of T-test. The researchers expected that the results would indicate a positive impact of the educational drama style, and the statistically significant differences between the experimental and control groups, which emphasizes the teaching method of experimental group who studied their syllabus by using Educational drama style.