Volume 6, No.2
Anyaeneh, V. K. (Ph.D), Nzegwu, R. C. & Moore, N.
Abstract
There is a paradigm shift from the adoption of traditional teaching methods to innovative methods in classroom operations. This study assessed the level of awareness and adoption of flipped classroom innovative teaching strategy by business educators in colleges of education in Anambra state, Nigeria. Three research questions guided the study. The study adopted survey research design. Population of the study consists 83 business educators in the two colleges of education in the state - Federal College of Education (Tech), Umunze and Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe. There was no sample and sampling technique as the whole population was used. The research instrument was a structured questionnaire made up of 16 items and titled of Extent of Awareness and Adoption of Flipped Classroom Innovative Teaching Strategy Questionnaire (EAAFCITSQ) which was designed to elicit responses on the research questions. Mean and standard deviation were used for data analysis. Results showed that the level of awareness on the use of flipped classroom innovative teaching strategy among business educators in colleges of education in Anambra state was to a low extent, among others. It was recommended among others that workshops and seminars should be organized for business educators to promote active learning.
Keywords: Flipped classroom, Business education, Innovative, Teaching, Strategy.
EFFECT OF POULTRY AND GOAT MANURE ON THE YIELD OF CUCUMBER IN NSUKKA, ENUGU STATE
Dr Felicia Ngozi Ezebuiro
Abstract
This study was carried out to determine the effect of poultry and goat manure on the yield of cucumber in Nsukka, Enugu State. Three research questions were developed to guide the study. The study adopted experimental research design and was carried out in the research farm of Agricultural Education Department, Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The plants population for the study was 120 while a sample of 60 plants were selected using random sampling technique for the study. The treatments consisted the application of poultry manure and goat manure which were laid in a Randomized Complete Block design and replicated 3 times to form 12 beds. The cucumber fruit were collected and weighed using weighing balance at 8th weeks after planting (WAP) and recorded in the observation schedule. Mean was used for the analysis. The findings showed that plot treated with poultry manure had the best performance rate than goat manure and there was a positive effect of poultry manure on the yield of cucumber (Cucumis sativus). The study revealed that poultry manure was the best treatment when compared with goat manure. It is recommended that the combined effect of poultry manure and goat manure should be adopted in Nsukka for cucumber production.
Keywords: Cucumber, Poultry Manure, Goat Manure
Okhawere, Paulson Young Ofenimu (Ph.D) & Siman Emmanuel
Abstract
This study compares the impact of student-centred and instructor-dominated teaching approaches on secondary school students' academic performance in Economics. The objectives include evaluating disparities in pretest scores between the two methods, investigating variations in pretest and post-test scores within each approach, and exploring potential gender differences in learning outcomes. A quasi-experimental design was employed, analyzing data from pretests and post-tests administered to students taught using both approaches. The results showed no significant difference in pretest scores between the two methods. However, post-test scores indicated a significant improvement with the student-centred approach compared to the instructor-dominated approach. Gender analysis revealed no significant differences in pretest and post-test scores between male and female students. This study contributes to evidence-based educational practices by providing empirical insights into the effectiveness of different teaching methods, particularly within the Nigerian educational context. Recommendations include incorporating student-centred teaching in Economics, adopting a balanced pedagogical approach, considering gender factors, enhancing teacher training in differentiated instruction, leveraging technology for student-centred learning, and conducting further research on Economics pedagogy.
Keywords: Student-Centred Learning, Instructor-Dominated Learning, Performance, Economics, Comparison
Alleh, Anthony Ogbomeda & Cajethan U. Ugwuoke (Ph.D)
Abstract
The study was conducted to identify the information needs by Secondary School Agricultural Science Graduates on organic farming for Self-Reliance in Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study which was carried out in FCT Abuja, Nigeria. Three research questions were formulated to guide the study. The population of the study was 176 respondents consisting of 140 Agricultural Secondary School Teachers and 36 Extension Agents in FCT Abuja. Due to the manageable size of the population, the entire population was used for the study. Structured questionnaire was employed as instrument for data collection. The instrument was face validated by three experts one, from University of Abuja and two from University of Nigeria Nsukka. Cronbach Alpha reliability test was used to determine the internal consistency of the instrument which yielded a coefficient of 0.76. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answering the research questions. The study identified 7 information needs in methods and materials adopted in organic farming, 10 information needs in principles guiding organic farming and 8 information needs on skills/competence in organic farming for Agricultural Science Graduates on organic farming. It was recommended among others that; the curriculum planners in secondary schools such as NERDC should integrate the information needs in various organic farming areas into the secondary school curriculum, government should provide adequate funds for training and retraining of extension agents and agricultural science teachers on the information needs of students in organic farming.
Keywords: Agriculture, Organic farming, Information Needs and self-Reliance
Nwankwala Ujunwa Evelyn, Daniel Nwaozuru, R. A. Wonah, Istifanus Nanbam Ignatius
Abstract
This study specifically investigated mode of breast feeding refusal by infants and causes of their refusal including coping strategies adopted by mothers in dealing with the problem. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Population of the study was 812 mothers who had experienced their infants refusing breast feeding in Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State. Snowball sampling techniques were used to reach 406 mothers and they formed the study sample. A structured questionnaire was validated by an expert from Department of Home Economics and Hospitality Management Education, University of Nigeria. 406 questionnaires were administered and retrieved by the researcher with the help of two research assistants. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviations. The results showed that the nature of breastfeeding refusal by infants were 46.5% who were between 1- 4 weeks, 23% of the children who sucks, swallows the milk, and cries, 51% of the children refuse to breast feed for few days, and 53.5% of children resume after few days of refusal. Also, the perceived consequences of breastfeeding refusal, with the mean scores and standard deviations of (3.89) and 0.380 indicate that breastfeeding refusal significantly compromises an infant's immune system. Mean scores and standard deviations of (3.82) and 0.519 indicate that mothers seeking professional medical help as a primary coping strategy. It was concluded that mothers should receive adequate education, healthcare access, and emotional support to promote optimal breastfeeding practices and improving overall health outcomes in the Nsukka community. Recommendation were also made
Keywords: Breastfeeding, Enugu State, Infants, Mothers
EXTENSION SERVICES REQUIRED FOR ENHANCING RICE FARMERS' PRODUCTIVITY IN A DEPRESSED ECONOMY
Kelechi Ruth Ede & Cajethan U. Ugwuoke
Abstract
The study investigated the extension services required for educating rice farmers in depressed economy for increased rice production. The study was carried out in Uzo-uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State. A destructive survey design was used for the study. A sample size of 80 rice farmers was selected from 150 rice farmers. Mean, standard deviation, frequency, percentage, and chi-square were used to analyze the data collected. The findings showed a higher prevalent rate of extension services. The results also showed that the mean responses of female farmers of each item are higher than male counterparts in terms of whether the extension services are always prevalent. Extension services for educating rice farmers on depress economy for increased production. The results further showed that the farmers agreed that linkage to market, provision of inputs, radio/television extension programmes, provision of advice on marketing situations, amongst others for educating rice farmers would increase rice production in the study area
Keywords: Extension services, Rice farmers, depressed economy, Production
Ode Rosemary Ayiba, Mbam Onyedikachi John, Ochedi Adukwu Ekele & 1Shaba Adwale Augustine
Abstract
This study was carried out to find out farmers' perceptions on the role of mass media in sustainable agricultural development in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State. Three specific purposes guided the study while three research questions were answered. The study adopted descriptive survey design. The population of the study is 1226, which consist of 702 registered farmers and 524 extension agents of the state ministry of agriculture in the Omala Local Government of Kogi State while purposive sampling techniques was used to select a sample of 90 registered farmers and 10 extension agents as respondents for the study. The instrument used for data collection was a thirty-nine items structured questionnaire. The questionnaire used was validated by three experts in the agricultural education department University of Nigeria Nsukka. The reliability of the instrument was established using Cronbach Alpha method which yielded a coefficient of 0.82. Data was collected through direct contact with the respondents; and analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions. The findings of the study revealed that mass media plays an important role in disseminating agricultural information to farmers. Also, sources of information used by extension agents to communicate to farmers include: radio, television, newspaper among others. The study concluded that mass media plays an important role in disseminating agricultural information to farmers. The study recommended that the individual farmers should be encouraged to join agricultural cooperative societies for easy access to information despite the other means of information dissemination to farmers.
Keywords: sustainable agricultural development, Mass media and Farmers' perception
Okpalanwabude Ifeoma Florence & Anyachebelu Uzoma Mirian
Abstract
This study was conducted to determine the competency needs of Economics lecturers for effective teaching in colleges of education in Anambra state. Three research questions guided the study. Descriptive survey research design study was adopted for the study. Population of the study comprised all the 22 Economics educators from the two colleges of education in Anambra state. The entire population was studied without sampling because the size was not too large. A structured questionnaire tilted “Capacity Building Needs of Economics Educators for Effective Teaching Questionnaire (CBNEEETQ)” was used to collect data from the respondents. The instrument contained 31 items in three sections according to the research questions. Weighted mean and Improvement Need Index (INI) was used to determine the performance gap. Findings of the study indicated among others that it Economics lecturers needed capacity building in the area of pedagogy. Based on the findings, it was recommended that institutions should provide capacity building opportunities for teachers to build their capacities for effective teaching, among others.
Keywords: Economics, Capacity building, Pedagogy, Technology integration, Assessment.
Uloh, E. V. (Ph.D), Ezeaku, E. I. (Ph.D) & Ede, E. A. (Ph.D)
Abstract
The study examined the impact of Monday sit-at-home on the production and marketing of agriculture products in Enugu state, Nigeria. The study employed a descriptive survey design. Five research questions including a thematically structured oral interview questions guided the study. The sample of the study comprised of 300 respondents (150 Farmers and 150 Agricultural product marketers) drawn from three Local Government Areas purposively selected in Enugu State, Nigeria. Two research instruments namely the Impact of Sit-at-home on Agricultural Production and Marketing Questionnaire (ISAPMQ) and Impart of Sit-at-home Oral Interview Questionnaire (ISOIQ) were used to collect data used for the analyses. Three experts subjected the instruments to face validation from the Departments of Agricultural Education, Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu. The internal consistency of the instrument was estimated using Cronbach's Alpha Method and it yielded a reliability index of 0.74. Data collected was analyzed using percentages, mean and Standard Deviation, while thematic analysis was used to analyze the transcribed interview statements. The findings of the study revealed that the Monday sit-at-home has brought untold challenges to agricultural production and marketing in Enugu State, and has equally caused more harm than good to the people and economy of the South East, Nigeria. It was therefore, recommended amongst others that the Nigerian government should go into a negotiation and dialogue with the aggrieved IPOB group to see how this sit-at-home malady can be stopped in South-East, Nigeria.
Keywords: Production and Marketing, Sit-at-Home, Impact, Agricultural products, perception.
Attah Blessing Ijeoma, Ugwu Eunice Ifenyinwa & Izukanne Crystal Onyinyechukwu
Abstract
This study was designed to investigate the utilization of emergency contraception among final year female students in University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Four research purposes with corresponding hypothesis guided the study. The study is based on quantitative research, the population for this study comprised of final year female students in University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The population for the study was 211 final year female undergraduate students. There was no sampling since the population is manageable. A structured questionnaire was employed as a tool for data collection. The instrument was validated by 3 experts from Home Economics and Hospitality Management Education, university of Nigeria Nsukka. The data was analyzed using frequency, mean and standard deviation with the aid of Microsoft excel. It was found out among others that the utilization of emergency contraception among final year female students is relatively low, despite its potential benefits in preventing unintended pregnancies. Addressing barriers such as limited awareness, accessibility, and social stigma is essential to promote the uptake of EC among this population. Based on the findings, it was recommended that final year female students should delegate time to research on any emergency contraception method before utilizing, final year female students who are not married should develop habits of discipline and practice abstinence as that is the best method of contraception
Keywords: Utilization, Emergency Contraception, Final year female students and University of Nigeria Nsukka.
Benedicta A. Omeje, Godwin E. Eze & Utobo Eucharia N.
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The study was carried out to determine the strategies for the effective teaching and learning of animal husbandry in Senior Secondary Schools in Ezza Central Education Zone of Ebonyi. Four specific objectives and four research questions guided the study. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population for the study was 56 animal husbandry teachers who were drawn from public secondary school within the study area. The entire population was studied due to the manageable size of the population. Structured questionnaire was developed from the literature reviewed by the researcher and utilized to collect data from the respondents. The questionnaire was face validated by three experts from the Department of Agricultural Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Cronbach alpha reliability method was used to determine the internal consistency of the instrument and an overall reliability coefficient of 0.78 was obtained. Three research assistants helped to administer the questionnaire to the respondents. The data collected was analyzed using weighted mean to answer the research questions. The study revealed among others the motivational initiatives which are great strategies that will enhance teaching and learning of animal husbandry in senior secondary schools in Ebonyi State. These strategies are provided by parents, community, schools and governments which enhanced the effective teaching and learning of animal husbandry in secondary school. The study recommended among others that teachers of agriculture are highly required to create learning environments for students' participation during agricultural lessons and practical, they are to facilitate meaningful learning experiences to the students and that parents and community should provide farmland for students' participation in practical work and allow their children to go on field trips.
Keywords: Animal husbandry, Teaching and Learning
Ekenta Lilian U., Onah Ogechukwu, Okadi Ashagwu O. & Onah Millicent N.
Abstract
The study was carried out to identify the motivational initiative for improving teaching and learning of agricultural science in secondary schools in Enugu State. Three research questions guided the study. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population for the study was 70 made up of 48 agricultural science teachers and 22 school inspectors from sixteen government secondary schools in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The entire population was studied due to the manageable size therefore there was no sampling. The instrument for data collection was 32-item structured questionnaire developed from the literature reviewed for the study which was validated by three experts. Cronbach Alpha reliability method was used to determine the internal consistency of the items which yielded an overall coefficient of 0.81. The data collected was analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions. The study revealed 15 motivational initiatives which agricultural science teachers need to possess for effective teaching and learning of agricultural science. The study revealed 10 motivational initiatives which the school management could provide for effective teaching and learning of agricultural science in secondary school and 7 motivational initiatives for effective teaching and learning of agricultural science in secondary schools. The study concluded that motivating teachers promotes effective teaching of agricultural science in secondary schools. It was recommended that government should pay salaries, allowances and promote teachers, provide instructional material/facilities, organize conference, seminar and workshops yearly for teachers of agricultural science for effective teaching of agricultural science in secondary schools.
Keywords: Secondary Schools, Teaching and Learning Agricultural Science and Motivational Initiatives
Okanya Arinzechukwu Victor, Obeta Nkechinyere Juliana & Onah Chinasa Moses
Abstract
This study assessed the environmental demands and strategies for implementing sustainable building construction practices in Enugu State. The study was carried out in Enugu State, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Two research questions guided the study. The population of the study involved 1,024 respondents consisting of 316 Architects and 708 Civil Engineers. A sample of 288 respondents comprising of 121 Architects and 167 Civil Engineers, were drawn using simple random sampling technique. The sample size of 288 respondents was gotten using the Taro Yamane formula for sample size. A questionnaire consisting of 22 items titled: Questionnaire on Assessing Environmental Demands and Strategies for Implementing Sustainable Building Construction Practices (Q.A.E.D.S.I.S.B.C.P) was used to elicit information from the respondents. The questionnaire was validated by three experts. The five-point Likert type scale of Strongly Agree (5), Agree (4), Undecided (3), Disagree (2), & Strongly Disagree (1) was employed in the design of the instrument. Cronbach alpha was used to determine the reliability of the instrument which yielded 0.972 coefficients. The result of the study was analyzed using Mean Statistics. The study identified that minimizing building construction waste, training and retraining of building practitioners in line with latest practices in sustainable construction will promote sustainable building construction practices in Nigeria. The study recommended among others that government should do more to market incentive schemes across the construction industry in order to increase the awareness of sustainability for building stakeholders.
Keywords:
Building Construction, Sustainable Construction, Sustainable Construction Practices and Environmental Demands.
Chukwu, D. U. & Aniebonam, V. C.
Abstract
This study explored the perception of some stakeholders on integrating apprenticeship programmes in building construction skill acquisition among technical college students in Enugu State. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Population for the study comprisedtechnical college teachers, construction site supervisors/managers and site workers, and building construction students, drawn using accidental and snowball sampling techniques. Data collection was done using an instrument titled Apprenticeship and Technical College Programme Questionnaire (ATCPQ). The questionnaire was face-validated by three experts and tested for internal consistency using Cronbach alpha. An overall reliability coefficient of 0.90 was obtained. The instrument was administered directly to the respondents, and data collected were analyzed using Mean statistics and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Results showthat respondents are aware of apprenticeship programmes' viability in imparting building construction skills to technical college students, including technical skills for block/brick laying, draughtsmanship, blueprint reading, masonry and concreting etc. Beyond technical skills, respondents believe that apprenticeship programmes facilitate the acquisition of complementary skills such as communication, teamwork, time management, and creativity. The one-way ANOVA results indicate statistically significant differences between groups in terms of perception, acquirable building construction skills, and challenges, while relevance was not significant. These findings suggest that respondents' views on the importance and effectiveness of apprenticeship programmes, the specific skills they believe can be acquired, and the challenges faced in implementing these programmes varysignificantly across different groups. Thus, it was recommended among others that technical colleges should offer personalized support and mentorship to cater to the diverse needs and expectations of students.
Keywords:Apprenticeship Programmes, Building Construction, Skill Acquisition, Technical Colleges
ASSESSMENT OF THE APPLICATION OF ANDROID PHONE IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN CROSS RIVER STATE
Ajinu Simon U., Cajethan U. Ugwuoke & Juliana A. Ukonze
Abstract
This study assessed the application of android phone in agricultural production, to include number of farmers with android phones for agricultural production, agricultural operations android phones can be utilized and challenges faced by farmers in using android phones for agricultural production. Survey research design was used. A multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted to select the respondents for the study. Data used were collected from 764 out of 810 farmers by means of questionnaire. Frequency and percentages were used to answer research question 1, while research questions 2 & 3 were answered with mean and standard deviation. Independent t-test was used to test all the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The results of this study showed that there has been a rise in the number of farmers using android phones for both Agricultural and financial transactions, but with limited farmers having challenges of fragile nature of android phone as well as the fear of charging phones.
Keywords: Assessment, Application, Android Phones, Agricultural production
COMBATING INSECURITY AND INJUSTICE FOR GLOBAL PEACE USING WOODWORK TECHNOLOGY
Okereke Godwin K. O., Okanya Arinzechukwu V., Okereke Joy A., race I. Kuwanta, John Lliya, Ebiegberi Kontei, Ode Ogbole Adejo, Ede Victoria C., Umar Lawal & Momoh Sedatu
Abstract
Insecurity and its attendant consequences have badly affected and slow-down socio-economic development and political stability of many countries around the world. Nigeria is one of the notable countries that have been grappling with insurgency, banditry, and militant activities. The country is beset with a lot of security problems such as Boko Haram, militancy, kidnapping, ethno-religious conflicts, drug trafficking, arms smuggling, and other forms of criminality that erode the country's security. Mankind still underestimates their effect as a threat and risk to its security. Global injustice is also a source of most of dangers to world security: terrorism, crime and regional conflicts. This study seeks to examine how woodwork technology can be used to combart insecurity and reduce injustice for global peace. Survey design was adopted for the study. The instrument used for the data collection is structured questionnaire and the target population consist of groups of 54 woodwork technology lecturers and woodwork technology instructors in 4 public universities in south east, Nigeria. These universities include, the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka (NAUA), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) and Enugu State University of Technology(ESUT). Analysis of the data was done using the mean item scores. The study revealed some acts of insecurity ravaging the country to include; banditry, youth violence, ritual violence, cult violence, sexual violence, intimate partner violence, armed robbery, internet fraud, electoral violence, kidnapping, abduction, and human trafficking among others. The study identified some ways of combarting these insecurities using woodwork technology to include;setting up more woodwork training institutions other than universities to accommodate more candidates, creating awareness and encouraging the youths to enroll and get equipped with woodwork technology skills so they can be self reliant, equipping existing woodwork technology institutions with state of the arts tools and machinery for maximum service delivery and frequent maintenance of woodwork technology tools and machines in the tertiary institutions. This can be achieved if all the stakeholders are involved, especially the government, which plays a cardinal role in the formulation of regulations and policies that support good educational standards.
Keywords: Insecurity, Global Peace, Woodwork technology and Injustice
ANIH Anselem Anayochukwu
Abstract
This study investigates the effect of plagiarism detection software awareness on the quality of research projects among science education students at Federal University Otuoke. The study utilized a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest approach, involving a population of 745 science education students and a sample size of 107 final-year students from Physics and Chemistry education programs. Data were collected using a plagiarism detection checklist (PDCL) and analyzed using difference-in-differences analysis and z-tests. Results showed a significant improvement in research quality after raising awareness about plagiarism detection software, with a mean difference of 23.25 in research scores. The null hypothesis of no mean difference in research quality before and after awareness was rejected. However, no significant gender difference in research quality was found. The findings suggest that increasing awareness of plagiarism detection tools enhances the originality and quality of student research outputs.
Keywords: Plagiarism Detection Software, Academic Integrity, Research Quality, Science Education, Awareness Promotion
A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS: THE ROLE OF DRAWING IN SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION
May Okafor, Osariyekemwen Uyi & Joseph Vershima Itiav1
Abstract
In recent times, drawing-to-learn techniques have gained attention due to technological advancements in AI systems that can create illustrations at the click of a button. Traditional drawing methods, whether on hard-copy paper or a screen using smart pens (as against mere commands), have become of renewed interest. It has been observed, for instance, that there is significant disinterest in traditional draughtsmanship skills even in graphics classes that, before now, would depend largely on freehand sketches and drawings (Saunders 2021). Based on the cognitive load theory, this study joins that conversation to investigate the impact of the ability to draw effectively (or lack of it) on the psyche of school students and how that may affect academic performance. It examined students perceived academic performances in secondary school subjects that the major examination body (WAEC－ West African Examination Council) specifically recommends the use of illustrations in their teaching. In doing so, the quantitative method of data collection and analysis was employed. Specifically, it involved the use of questionnaires administered to 300 participants from 10 purposely selected secondary schools in Nsukka metropolis, Enugu State. The data was analysed using the four-point Likert scale of measurement. The study found that drawing-to-learn encourages students to think creatively and visually, promoting problem-solving skills and innovative approaches to learning.