AFRICAN SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL JOURNAL
ISSN NUMBER: 978-37889| 1 | Title: IMO WEB 2.0 TECHNOLOGY AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF YEAR 2 EDUCATION STUDENTS IN THE UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH – SOUTH ZONE OF NIGERIA: THE CASE OF VIDEO CLIPS Author: NKASIOBI C. WORDU Abstract: This paper is titled Imo Web 2.0 Technology and Academic Performance of Year 2 Education Students in the Universities in South – South Zone of Nigeria: The case of Video Clips. It made an attempt to compare instruction using video clips and the face – face method of teaching. Two questions and two hypotheses guided the study. Quazi experimental design was used for the study. The population of the study consist of 1,327-year 2 biology education students in state universities of South-South Zone Nigeria during the 2021/2022 academic session. A total of 489 biology education students were used for the study, 164 students were used for the experimental group and the control group had 162 students in an intact class. They were selected using purposive sampling techniques. ANCOVA statistical analysis was used for testing the hypotheses. The result revealed that there is significant difference in the academic performance of Biology Education students taught using IMO Web 2.0 Technology and those taught using expository learning method. It was recommended that Lecturers should strive to use innovative instructional strategies in teaching Biology as this will help to concretize learning and hence facilitate academic achievement of students. Key words: Imo Web 2.0 Technology. Year 2 Education Students, Video Clips.... more |
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| 2 | Title: POTENTIALS OF ZOOM APPLICATION IN THE EFFECTIVE CONDUCT OF MICRO-TEACHING Author: VICTOR-ISHIKAKU, EUNICE C. (Ph.D) AND OJI, E. W. (Ph.D) Abstract: Micro-teaching is a training programme for trainee teachers which prepares them for their roles as classroom teachers. Through this programme they are taught specific teaching skills by observation, teaching and practice for them to master the skills and be able to apply them for effective teaching and learning in the real-life classroom setting. It is therefore a key programme in teacher preparation. Hitherto, Micro-teaching has been carried out through the face-to-face conventional teaching methods. With the emergence of e-learning and its attendant potentials to boost effective teaching and learning by encouraging individualized learning, collaborative learning, acquisition of 21st century skills for a globalized learner that will fit into the world labour market, it has become imperative to apply the e-learning modes in all aspects of teaching and learning in the teacher education programme. Furthermore, the advert of Covid-19 pandemic and other inherent challenges in the education sector has made it axiomatic to use alternative teaching –learning modes to enhance learning. It is in the light of this that e-learning is gaining grounds. Zoom App, one of the e-learning tools is a veritable tool in this regard. Zoom is a synchronous real time internet communication platform that offers the users opportunity to connect with each other via video, audio, phone and chat. The use of Zoom has become very prominent and handy to carry out most activities ranging from personal, social and professional issues. Its use in the education system is not left out. Hence the intention of this paper is to explore the potentials of Zoom in the effective conduct of micro-teaching programme for the production of teachers that can fit into the 21st century classroom. Keywords: Micro-teaching, Zoom Application, Trainee teacher, E-learning, Synchronous learning, Asynchronous learning.... more |
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| 3 | Title: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS FOR EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN RIVERS STATE Author: GOODHOPE CHINENYE IGWE (Ph.D) Abstract: This research paper critically analyzes Human Resource Management Functions for Effective Administration of Public Senior Secondary Schools in Rivers State. Human resource is the basic need of any nation. A nation is said to be wealthy when the human resources are well developed. It is the foundation of development, because education is development. Better management of the human in school brings about development. Human resources are perceived as the most vital of the resources that are at the disposal of the educational enterprise. Therefore, the proper management of the human resources in schools, would apart from being an added advantage in attaining educational goals, also attract efficient and quality staff. Keywords: Human Resource Management, Public Secondary Schools, Rivers State.... more |
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| 4 | Title: EFFECTS OF EMOTIONAL EATING ON THE ALIMENTARY-UNHEALTHINESS OF FEMALE STUDENTS IN IGNATIUS AJURU UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA Author: ASOUZU, A. I. Abstract: The likelihood that the disposition to eat in reaction to impulses and emotions rather than thirst and hunger could be associated with poor dieting behaviour and its attendant nutritional diseases prompted the study on effects of emotional eating on alimentary-unhealthiness of female students in Ignatius Ajuru University of Education. A cross-sectional study of 360 equitably selected undergraduate female students (aged 16-30 years) across six (6) faculties participated in the study. A 20 item self-structured instrument titled “University Students Emotional Eating and Alimentary Unhealthiness Scale” (USEEAUS) was used for the collection of data analyzed using mean, standard deviation and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The study revealed that non-adherence to meal schedules ( =3.72 & r = 0.830), unhealthy dietary pattern ( =3.69 & r = 0.835), skipping breakfast ( =3.73 & r = 0.830), and poor dieting behaviour ( =3.66 & r = 0.838) positively and very strongly correlated with the alimentary-unhealthiness among female students in Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers State. The study recommended that Home Economics, Hospitality and Tourism Department should organize sensitization programmes aimed at helping to raise awareness on the importance of adhering to meal schedules to female students’ agility, stamina and fitness towards effectively attending lectures and successful accomplishing the goal of university education. Alongside, the academic planning unit in Ignatius Ajuru University of Education should schedule lectures with one hour afternoon break period to enable female students to eat, rest and become refreshed and energized to attend other afternoon-evening lectures including social activities. Keywords: Emotional Eating, Alimentary-Unhealthiness, Female Students, IAUE.... more |
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| 5 | Title: TRANSFORMING THE STRATEGIES FOR THE REDUCTION OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES AMONG ADULTS THROUGH ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMS IN OPOBO/NKORO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, RIVERS STATE Author: PETERSIDE, HENRY VINCENT (Ph.D) AND MIEBAKA, AMA TAMUNOPEKEREBIA Abstract: The main objective of this study was to examine adult literacy programme strategies for the reduction of sexually transmitted diseases in Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers State. In order to achieve this objective, two research questions were posed. A population of 120 members of six community-based organizations was purposively adopted for the study because of its small size. Questionnaire on Adult Education Programme and Creation of Awareness for Reduction of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (QAEPCARSTD) was the main data collecting instrument for the study. The instrument was subjected to face and content validity by two lecturers in Department of Adult Education and Community Development and one from Department of Guidance and Counseling/Educational Psychology. The reliability coefficient value of 0.93 was obtained through Crobach Alpha method. Data obtained from the respondents were analyzed using the mean and grand mean. The findings showed that adult literacy strategies, such as community leaders, media, religious leaders and seminars help in reducing STDs among adults in Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area. The researcher therefore recommended among others, that community leaders should invite health workers to carryout STDs testing and counselling in their communities. Keywords: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Adults, Adult Literacy Programs, Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area, Rivers State.... more |
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| 6 | Title: FOREKNOWLEDGE IN A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: AN APPRAISAL Author: ABASIOKURE NKEREUWEM Abstract: This paper is a historical excurses into the nature of foreknowledge, thus, future contingent events with its concomitant temporal logic is a necessary component. As it concerns divine foreknowledge, must what God knows surely come to pass, which should lead to hard determinism, or there is provision for adjustment to accommodate human freedom, which should give rise to soft determinism? In other words, does divine foreknowledge amount to divine foreordination, if yes, what is the implication for freewill? Voices from different scholars on the issue, from a logical point of view are to aid us make contribution, as knowledge is a build-up continuum. Keywords: Foreknowledge, Historical Perspective.... more |
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| 7 | Title: INDIVIDUAL AUTONOMY IN J. S. MILL’S PHILOSOPHY: EXAMINING GESTATIONAL SURROGACY IN ASSISTED REPRODUCTION Author: EZE-OSI, BLESSING CHIGOZI AND PROF. LUCKY AKARUESE Abstract: The argument about personal autonomy has always been, and will remain at the centre of discussions on reproduction. Reproduction being central to the continuity of every specie, could be seen as one of the motivating factors for the continuous development of technologies aimed at tackling any health condition that threatens this ability. The emergence of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) technology, gave rise to a new form of assisted reproduction known as gestational surrogacy. This has received heated arguments regarding the extent to which reproductive autonomy is morally permissible in this form of assisted reproduction. The aim of this work is to examine the concept of autonomy in J.S Mill’s thought, focusing on its relevance to the limit of reproductive autonomy morally permissible in gestational surrogacy. Having established that ‘harm’ to another individual or the society is the only reason the society or government is permitted to interfere with the liberty of an individual adult in Mill’s thought, this work will argue that individual autonomy in J.S. Mill’s thought places no limit to the act of gestational surrogacy in this aspect of reproductive autonomy. Keywords: Autonomy; Gestational Surrogacy; Reproduction; Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART).... more |
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| 8 | Title: IKWERRE CULTURAL PRACTICES ON GENDER INEQUALITY: THEORICO-PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS Author: OKAJI, SOLOMON CHIBUIKE AND I. U. GWUNIREAMA (Ph.D) Abstract: This paper contains a study of Gender inequality in Ikwerre cultural practices. The essay became necessary due to the observation of two main problems, viz, dehumanization of women and lack of a theoretical and systematic approach to Ikwerre Anthropology. The aim of the thesis is to investigate Ikwerre cultural practices on gender inequality and on the strength of that draws theoretical and practical implications. The implications drawn from the analysis include: anthropological, ethical, social and political as well as existential. The study adopted textual-analysis and hermeneutics methods. Evaluating Ikwerre practices on gender inequality, it was concluded that the system negates the fact of the autonomy of human will made necessary by human rationality. The thesis recommends among others the setting of social institutions that would consciously promote a more inclusive society among the Ikwerre people of Rivers State, Nigeria. Keywords: Gender Inequality, Ikwerre, Culture, and Practice.... more |
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| 9 | Title: THE ROLE OF BROADCAST MEDIA IN MOBILIZING WOMEN FOR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION IN NIGERIA Author: WALI ADOLPHUS IKECHI (Ph.D) Abstract: This study aims at examining the role of broadcast media in mobilizing women for political and economic participation in Nigeria with the study anchored on entire nation. Also, the study raised five pertinent questions to guide the work carefully. A sample size of 200 was randomly sampled from the respondents within the population of study and the use of questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection because it was convenient and easy for the study. Descriptive survey method was adopted to get access to the respondents. Descriptive statistics that is percentage and tables were used to present and analyze the data followed by the comprehensive discussion of findings. Agenda setting theory of the media was used as theoretical foundation which appropriately anchored this study and presented women issues as topical for public debates and discussion at all levels. However, the findings of this study revealed that Nigeria had been effective in mobilizing women because it had made them to have awareness about their rights and to be involved actively and even encouraged the male counterparts to adhere to equal representation of women in terms of politics in the nation finally it was recommended that Nigeria should give priority attention to women mobilization for politics and economics in the entire nation through its news reportage commentaries and public enlightenment campaigns. Keywords: Broadcast Media, Women, Politics, Economics. ... more |
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| 10 | Title: STUDENTS ABILITIES, CLASS SIZE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN BIOLOGY Author: IBIBUARY EDITH IWARIMIE JAJA AND MARTHA IJOK ADIBE NJOKU Abstract: The studys objectives were to look at Biology students academic performance in the Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria, as well as student abilities and class sizes. For the investigation, a quasi-experimental design was adopted. To direct the investigation, two research questions and two hypotheses were developed. A total of 1,230 senior secondary 2 pupils from Opobo/Nkoro LGA made up the studys population, and 110 senior secondary 2 students made up the sample. Out of the three public secondary schools in the study region, two secondary schools were chosen using the purposive sample approach, and two intact science classrooms delivering Biology with class sizes of 35 and 75 were also chosen. The Biology Achievement Test (BAT) was the tool utilized to collect the data. Pilot testing and validation were done on this instrument. Using the Kuder-Richardson-20 formula, a dependability coefficient of 0.68 was achieved. While hypotheses were tested using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) at the 0.05 level of significance, research issues were addressed utilizing the mean and standard deviation. The studys conclusions demonstrated a noteworthy disparity in the academic achievement of gifted and low ability biology students in big and small classrooms. In small class sizes, there is a notable disparity in the academic achievement of low ability pupils taught biology. Among other things, it was suggested that governments and policymakers make sure that more classrooms are constructed and that classes should not have more than 35 kids. The government is urging the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), philanthropists, and other charity organizations to support its efforts to improve secondary school student performance. Keywords: Students Abilities, Academic, Biology, Performance, Class Size.... more |
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| 11 | Title: INTERACTIVE BOARDS IN THE NIGERIAN SCHOOL SYSTEM: CHALLENGES TO EFFECTIVE UTILISATION Author: IBIYE OMIEIBI-DAVIDS Abstract: The chalkboard is one of the earliest instructional medium in visual instruction. In spite of this it has continued to persist as the most common medium in the educational system. Several factors have caused this, one of which is the fact that it has continued to metamorphose with the trends in education, the latest of which is the Interactive Board. The Interactive Board, popularly known as the Smart Board, is the chalkboard of the moment and has been around since the early 1990s but has not become popular in the Nigerian educational system. This paper examined the challenges facing its effective utilisation. Some of the challenges discussed are administrative support, cost, electricity, availability, technical skills, and so on. Suggestions were made to alleviate the challenges, and they are provision of alternative power, training teachers to use the board, providing maintenance facilities. Keywords: Interactive Board, Challenges, Nigerian School System.... more |
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| 12 | Title: COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PARTICIPATION IN DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTION PROGRAMMES IN NIGERIA Author: OKAFOR, IKECHUKWU M. Abstract: Community leadership participation, engagement and intervention in promoting community development is a critical phenomenon in any community. Community development entails the implementation of policies and programmes which will have far-reaching effect on the individuals, communities or societies and enhance sustainable community development and well-being of the citizens. The purpose of this paper was to examine the community leadership roles in development sustainability in the rural areas. It provided a broad overview of community leadership participation and engagement in development and community leadership intervention programmes for community sustainable development and people’s wellbeing. Findings reveal that inclusiveness of community leaders in community development programmes will not only inspire mobilization of citizens, completion of projects but also will serve as link between the governments, federal, state and local levels. It discovered that community leadership will reduce gender inequality, and bias, enhance sustainable development because they will be involved in policy design, plan, implementation, execution and assessment. As community stakeholder, community leaders’ intervention in development programmes will transform economic growth and reduce project abandonment. Therefore, the study concludes that for sustainable development to occur in any community, the spokespersons (community leaders) should be in the community’s, development plans. Keywords: Leader, Community Leadership, Participation, Intervention Programmes.... more |