June 2016 ~ ProjectCells

Saturday, 11 June 2016

AWARENESS, ACCESS AND UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION AMONG PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS IN RURAL AREAS OF NORTH WESTERN STATES OF NIGERIA

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This study investigated the awareness, access and utilization of Primary Health Care (PHC) information in the PHCs in Rural Areas of North-Western States of Nigeria. Eight (8) research questions were formulated. The research questions sought to find out the: type of PHC information generated by health care practitioners in the PHCs in rural areas of North-Western States of Nigeria; the extent to which the health practitioners in the PHCs in rural areas of North Western States are aware of the PHC information they generated; how the primary Health practitioners in the PHCs in rural areas of North Western Nigeria access the Primary Health Care information generated by the primary health care providers; how the primary health practitioners in the PHCs in rural areas of North Western Nigeria utilise the primary health care information generated; and the extent to which the primary health practitioners in the PHCs in rural areas of North-western states of Nigeria are satisfied with primary health care information available in the PHCs in the states? The population of the study consists of all the primary health care practitioners in the PHCs in rural areas of North Western State of Nigeria. Out of the total population of 5,958 health workers, 1,192 (20%) were selected using stratified Random sampling procedure. An open and closed-ended questionnaire was designed and used for data collection. Data that related to the research questions were analysed using frequency tables, pie chart and histogram.

It was discovered that primary health care providers were very much aware of available information on maternal health care, immunization; water borne diseases; endemic diseases; appropriate treatment of diseases and injuries; good health habits; rest; poverty eradication and dental care. Library, Internet, superiors, colleagues, conferences/ workshops/ seminars and meetings were the means through which the primary health care practitioners access information in the PHCs in rural areas of North Western States of Nigeria. The study concluded that Access to reliable PHC information is crucial for progress towards health for all. Since majority of the population lives in rural areas, lack of awareness and access to information can be a barrier to effective dispensation of PHC. It was recommended that PHC management board should be encouraged to establish effective and sustainable PHC information programme. This will enhance location, access and evaluation of PHC information resources in various formats.

USE OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION PROGRAMMES OF AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, NIGERIA

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This study investigated the Use of Management Information System for Enhanced Activities in Agricultural Extension Programmes of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. To achieve the objectives of the study, the study formulated six research questions. A qualitative research methodology using the case study approach was adopted. An Interview guide, focus groups and observations were the instruments used to collect data. The target population of the study comprised of the Management and MIS staff of the Agricultural Extension programmes in National Agricultural Extension Research Liaison Services (NAERLS) and National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI). The responses from the sampled staff of the Agricultural Extension Programmes were collated, analyzed and interpreted descriptively, using tables.

The finding showed that the Agricultural Extension Programmes in the Institutes surveyed, made use of one MIS facility or the other. The most available and used MIS facilities were the computer, scanner, printer, digital camera, generator and multimedia projector. All the facilities available and used by the MIS/IT staff had so little to do with decision making but more of statistics generation from various field researches. The sources of information for the MIS staff were more of external than internal sources. There was no information passed from the Agricultural Extension programs to MIS, which is a crucial internal source of information. The channels of information to managers were the E-mail, phones, prints and paper files. There existed no intranet, extranet, interactive website or a specific discussion forum for the Extension program heads. The types of report generated include the scheduled, summary and the on-demand reports.

The contributions of MIS include: increased access to information, improved generation of information and dissemination, improved communication networking between colleagues and other Institutions and availability of consistent data. These contributions have very little relation with decision making. The challenges resulting in the partial use of the MIS and its facilities include power supply, lack/ shortage of specialist’s personnel for development program for MIS, inadequate infrastructure and lack of full support by management staff. The study therefore concluded that the Use of MIS for enhancing activities in these Agricultural Research Institutions is partial and the facilities are not used for enhancing decision making, being the essence of an MIS. In view of this a number of recommendations were made, some of which are: Provision of a separate structure for MIS with expanded facilities and the MIS unit put in place should be to provide information strictly for all levels of management, for effective decision making. This will go a long way to help improve information flow, hence decision making

ESTABLISHMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF UNIVERSITY ELECTRONIC LIBRARIES IN THE NORTHWEST ZONE OF NIGERIA

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The study sets out to investigate the process of establishing and managing e–libraries in universities in Northwest zone of Nigerian. Issues of e-library management such as where the elibrary should be established, access to the e-library, computer usage, registration of users, staff structure and training were investigated. In addition, various services available in the university e-libraries ranging from virtual to reprography were discussed, staff competency in managing e-libraries in Northwest Nigerian universities were studied. Objectives of this study include among others identifying the policy used in the establishing of e-libraries and their development. Five research questions were raised, among which are; what are the policies for establishing e-libraries and how are e-libraries managed in universities in Northwest zone of Nigerian are raised.

Qualitative research method was adopted. Focus group method, eight (8) University Librarians (40) System librarians and System analysts from eight (8) universities in the Northwest of Nigeria were used as sample size of the study. Questionnaire and interview constituted the instrument for data collection, while descriptive method was used to analyze the collected data. The findings of the study showed that the universities in Northwest zone of Nigeria do not have policies for establishing and managing their e-libraries. Some universities established their e-libraries within the conventional libraries while some were established outside their conventional library. Another finding revealed that all the e-libraries in the Northwest zone had undergone expansion through merger of additional sections. The major challenges faced by the e-libraries under study were; finance, technology and infrastructure among others. The study concluded that policies form the basis for standard and uniformity in establishing and managing of e-libraries which were not available. Based on the foregoing, the major way to overcome the lack of uniformity in the e-libraries is to design policy for a unified way for e-libraries that all universities will comply with

EFFECTS OF MULTI-DIMENSIONAL VARIABLES ON FEMALE ENROLMENT IN TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES IN FEDERAL POLYTECHNICS IN THE NORTHERN GEO-POLITICAL ZONES OF NIGERIA: IMPLICATION FOR CURRICULUM REVIEW

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A study of the effects of multi- dimensional variables associated with female enrollment into technology programmes in the Federal polytechnics in Northern states was undertaken to determine its effect, so as to proffer solution to the problem in the area of research. Expost factor method was employed, while Likert scale and personally designed questionnaire were used as instruments to elicit relevant information sought for the study. A sample size of 1,183 students/teachers out of 35618 students/teachers selected through proportionate sampling technique participated in the study. Data were collected from the sample through a questionnaire designed by the researcher titled Effect of Multi-Dimensional Variables on Female Enrolment in Technology Questionnaire (EMDVFETPQ). The data collected were analysed with the use of simple percentages, frequency count, ranking means and coefficient of correlation statistics. Four research hypotheses were generated and tested at 0.05 alpha level of significance.

The findings of the study reveal that socio-cultural value practices, parental influence on female children and socio- cultural religious affinities and practices, all have significant effect on female’ enrollment into technology based - programmes in federal polytechnics in Northern states of Nigeria. The findings also, show that government support for female students, in the areas of scholarships, policies and provision of gender friendly facilities are inadequate and not directly targeted at female students offering technology programmes in federal polytechnics in the North. Furthermore, the findings indicate that location of federal polytechnics were said to be less significant to have influence on female enrolment into technology based programmes. Significantly, however the findings indicate the need for more federal polytechnics located in the rural areas for proximity to rural parents and girls. The result of the findings indicates poor response of female students’ into technology programmes in the area of research. On the basis of the available results, it is recommended that effort should be made by the government, all stakeholders, parents and religious organizations to motivate and encourage female students to enroll for technology based programmes in federal polytechnics in Northern states of Nigeria.

PERCEIVED CONSTRAINTS TO EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN KADUNA STATE

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the constraints to effective utilization of Primary health care services in Kaduna State. The population of the study comprises all adults in twenty three local government areas of Kaduna state. A random sample of twelve local government areas were selected. Furthermore, a stratified random sampling was employed in selecting 360 adults (male and female) of 18 years and above from urban and rural areas in Kaduna state. The ex-post facto research design was used for this study.

The instrument used was a questionnaire developed by the researcher and validated by experts. Six null hypotheses were stated to find out if there is any significant difference in the perceived constraints to effective utilization of primary health care services in Kaduna State. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and a t-test statistic were used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The major finding from the study reveal that: 1) It was discovered that accessibility, acceptability, affordability and availability were perceived by the respondents as constraints to effective utilization of primary health care services. 2) It was also revealed that no significant difference existed between the respondents of different age groups, socio economic status, gender, educational background and location in their perception of the accessibility, acceptability, affordability and availability as - 7 - constraints in the effective utilization of primary health care services.

3) Socio-economic status and sex had significant influence in the respondents perception of constraints for effective utilisation of primary health care services. Based on the findings, recommendations were made which included the followings: 1) Primary health care services should be made available to all Local Governments in Kaduna State. 2) Primary health care service should be accessible. 3) It should be closer to the consumer so that the issue of transportation will be minimized. 4) The services rendered should be acceptable culturally and religiously. 5) The services should be appropriate to the local technology. 6) State Ministry of Health and Management Board to begin on sensitisation campaign across the state particularly in the rural areas

SPORTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES: A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES IN IMO STATE OF NIGERIA

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This is a case study intended to establish the sports and administrative practices in selected schools and colleges in Imo State of Nigeria". To carry out this task several aspects of the School Sports administration were studied in relation to the institutions. These aspects included Personnel, sports Philosophy, Facilities and Eauipment, sports programme administration, Financing the programme, Public Relations and Evaluation. Data for the study were collected from 84 out of 375 post primary institutions in the state. These institutions were selected by method of stratified random sampling. This method enabled the investigator to represent in the sample every form of institution. Teacher Training Colleges, Technical Schools, Vocational Schools, Comprehensive Schools and Grammar Schools in proportion to the number of such institutions in the state. Effort was also made to represent institutions that exist both in the urban and rural parts of the state.

The instrument for the collection of data included questionnaire forms, interviews and personal observations of the investigator. Pour sets of questionnaires were designed for Inspectors of Education in the nineteen States of the Federation, the Principals of the institutions studied; the gamesmasters/gamesmistresses and the star athletes. Data was collected from the Chief Inspectors of all the states of Nigeria for comparative purposes. The data collected, were analyzed and interpreted by the use of decriptive statistics. The data, when analyzed, revealed that thestate has inadequate number of sports administrators considering the student enrdlments in the institutions. Moreover many of those available do not have professional preparation. The trained gamesmasters are concentrated in the few Teacher Training Colleges, facilities and equipment are inadequate in the institutions. The sports programme is poorly financed. Public Relation aspect of the sports programme is sound. The sports administrative procedures are in line with happens in most other states of Nigeria and sound evaluation is carried out in the programme. Recommendations were made to improve the deficient areas. Qualified Physical educators should be well spread throughout the institutions.

Refresher Courses should be made available to all categories of sports administrators, facilities and equipment should be increased to reach more students and enhance mass participation. More financial aid should be extended to the programme. Sports administrators should be given better remunerations while in-service training programmes should be made available to them. Most of these recommendations were given by the respondents to the questionnaires. Relations between the institutions and the community should be enhanced by the use of the sports programme. More areas of study were recommended.

ANALYSIS OF THE EXPECTED AND ACTUAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEEDS OF THE NIGERIA CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (NCE) STUDENTS IN NORTH-WEST ZONE

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The study investigates the needs of NCE trainees in order to fill the gap between the actual and the expected English language needs of these subjects. It examines the adequacy or otherwise of the minimum standards used to train NCE English Language students. Students from the North-West geographical zone were used as case study to determine what the NCE trainees need to perform effectively at the primary school.

The study employed an opinion scale on questionnaires on experts and NCE III students to elicit the respondents views on what should constitute the expected language skills needs of the NCE English trainees, which they considered important in the minimum standards, the availability of the skills in the program of study and their understanding of the teaching of the skills. The trainees were also observed on practical teaching using the observation checklist to rate their performance in classroom practices. Five (5) colleges of education were specifically selected. A total of four hundred and fifty (450) respondents were used for the study. Three (3) research questions and three (3) null-hypotheses were raised, tested and answered. Descriptive statistics was the major statistical tool used to analyze the data.

The study revealed among other things that deficit needs were observed in the actual minimum standard of NCE III English students in the language skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammatical structure and teaching methodology. The implication of the gaps observed is that the minimum standard in use is not sufficiently adequate to meet with all the English needs of the trainees. Consequently, the study proposed a merger or marriage of the gaps established with the actual needs by providing a comprehensive syllabus that would meet the needs of NCE English language trainees in all the language skills in the North-west zone. It focuses on the discovered appropriate knowledge and skills required by these trainees to function effectively in the primary school, based on the assessment of their perceived needs that arose in the course of the study.

THE EFFECTS OF STUDY AIMS, APPROACHES AND TIME MANAGEMENT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, JALINGO

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The study was conducted to examine the effects of study aims, study approaches and time management on academic performance of students in College of Education, Jaiingo. The population of the study comprised all students of the College from Pre- NCE to NCH III. Thus the total population was 1547, made up of 1152 males and 395 females. A sample size of 464, that is 20 percent of the population was used for the study. A descriptive survey design was used in the study. The instrument used in collecting data for the study was the Self-Assessment study Inventory with a reliability coefficient of 0.56. Seven null hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. Statistical tools used in testing the hypotheses were one-way Analysis of variance (ANOVA), Spear-man Ranked order correlation coefficient and the t-test. Hypotheses 1, 3 and 7 were rejected while hypotheses 2,4,5 and 6 were retained. The findings of the study showed that:- There was a significant but inverse relationship between the study aims of the students and their academic performance. There was no significant difference in the study approaches of Pre-NCE, NCE I, II, III, students. There was a significant but inverse relationship between the time management of students and their academic performances. No significant difference exists in the study approaches of male and female students. Some of the recommendations include: A functional counseling center should be set up in the College where students in need of assistance in the aspect of goal setting v i i i in their studies to be given such assistance in-order to enhance their academic performances.. Counseling services should include teaching sessions on study skills which should involve students at all levels Pre-NCE to NCE III.. The College authority should initiate a program-me whereby students who excel in their subject areas are rewarded as this will further encourage active studying and competition amongst students.

EFFECT OF TEACHING POULTRY PRODUCTION ON CHOICE OF CAREER BY AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE STUDENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA

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The study was carried out to investigate the Effect of Teaching Poultry Production on Choice of Career by Agricultural Science Students in Secondary Schools in Adamawa State, Nigeria. The study used of survey research design. Six hundred and fourty-four (644) respondents out of 18,556 were selected from 30 schools that were purposely selected out of 175 in Adamawa Senatorial Districts, using proportional random sampling techniques. Four research questions and four null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The instrument used for data collection was the questionnaire. The method of data analysis was by frequency counts and percentage, while mean, standard deviation and standard error were used to find the level of opinions of respondents to the research questions. Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) statistics was used to test all the four null hypotheses at 0.01 level of significance.

All the four Null hypotheses were rejected because for each of the null hypothesis the (p) value was less than 0.01level of significance. Among the findings of the study were: The review of the curriculum of agricultural science had direct effect on poultry production in secondary schools because the use of practical methods of teaching poultry production in secondary schools enhanced the subject learning process. Also the ideas from extension workers and specialist in poultry production made significant effect on poultry production. Based on the findings, it was concluded that the teaching of poultry production to the Agricultural science students contributed to the choice of poultry production as career by the students in Secondary Schools in Adamawa state. There was increase in the level of awareness on the importance of poultry production, as well as government support for agricultural teachers. Recommendations were made among which were that: Governments (State, Local) should encourage poultry production by providing special incentives and remuneration for agricultural science teachers and specialists in poultry production. The use of practical teaching methods should be encouraged in the teaching of poultry production to the students in the secondary schools in Adamawa state.

PHYSICAL FITNESS STATUS OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ZARIA, KADUNA STATE

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The study was conducted to assess the physical fitness status of public and private secondary school students in Zaria, Kaduna State. Four hundred and eighty (480) male and female students were selected using stratified sampling techniques as the subject’s in this study. The subjects were selected from both public and private secondary schools. Two hundred and forty (240) were females and two (240) were males. Two hundred and forty subjects were selected from each type of school. Individuals in the group were administered physical fitness tests.

The test items included the twelve minutes distance run, sit up test, push up test, sit and reach, skin fold measurements, standing broad jump, 50 meter sprint test, shuttle run and the balance test. These were used to measure muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, percent body fat, speed, power, agility and balance respectively. Student t-test was used to determine if significant difference existed between the groups in these variables at alpha level of 0.05. The findings indicated significant differences between public and private secondary school students in all the performance indices. Public secondary school students had better performance values in all the test items than their counterparts in private secondary schools. Public Secondary School male students were better performers, followed by private male students, then public female students and private female students were the least performers in the test 8 batteries used. [tdf (478) = 1.960 < 0.05; tdf (238) = 1.960 < 0.05]. This shows significant differences in their cardio respiratory endurance, speed, trunk flexibility, coordination, agility and balance. It is recommended among others that secondary schools should organize routine physical fitness tests for students so as to help them gauge students’ progress in physical fitness components such as muscular strength, muscular endurance, muscular power, cardio respiratory endurance, flexibility, coordination, speed, agility and balance

AN ASSESSMENT OF PARENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS GIRL-CHILD EDUCATION IN KADUNA STATE AS PERCEIVED BY TEACHERS AND SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

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ABSTRACT The study investigated the attitudes of parents’ towards girl-child education in Kaduna State as perceived by teachers and school principals.

The population of the study consists of all the school principals and secondary school teachers in Kaduna State. The instrument used in collecting data was questionnaire. Four Null hypotheses were postulated and tested using percentages and standard deviation as descriptive and t-test as inferential statistics to test the opinions of the respondents. From the findings of this study, three hypotheses were rejected while one was accepted. It was however discovered that preference of male over female education is common in the society and poverty is a major factor in terminating girl-child education in Kaduna State.

In addition, it was discovered that government participation is still inadequate to facilitate change in the area. On these bases, the researcher recommends the urgent intervention of government to implement the laws governing girl-child education so as to enhance and change the negligence of girl-child education as provisioned in national policy on and provide equal access to education

ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IN KADUNA STATE: IMPLICATIONS FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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This study was undertaken to find the effects of alcohol consumption in Kaduna State; Implication for socio-economic development with special reference to 'burukutu'. The respondents of the study consisted of brewers of alcoholic contents, consumers of alcohol both retired and active ones as well as their relatives and concerned individuals.

The data for the study was collected using questionnaire, interview and observation respectively. The Chi-square and T-test statistical techniques were used to test the responses of the respondents as regards their views concerning alcohol consumption and its socio-economic effects on consumers. The above techniques were also used to test the hypotheses formulated for the study. All these were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study were as foliows:- 1. There is no significant difference among respondents in terms of the view that alcohol consumption has a bearing on the sociology-economic status of consumers.

Friday, 10 June 2016

ACCESSIBILITY AND USE OF LIBRARY RESOURCES AND SERVICES OF THE MEDICAL LIBRARY, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA

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This paper reports the findings of a survey study undertaken to ascertain access and use of library resources and services by customers of the Medical Library, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaha. It reveals the type of information resources preferred by the customers, resources, age distribution, sources facilitating search, customers' perception of the different types of resources and the frequency to which the resources were put to use.

Data gathered reveal that customers are highly satisfied with the services available because of accessibility, availability and relevance of the resources to the programmes offered by the faculty- However, customers solicit extension of working hours, expansion of the current sitting capacities in all branches of the Medical libraries to accommodate more customers and the completion of the library project at the clinical section of the medical school.

Effects of two Reading Approaches on the Achievement and Attitudes of Polytechnic Students in large classes

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The problems of reading comprehension have been identified as serious impediments to learning at all the educational levels in Nigeria. These problems are complicated by the large class situation that is prevalent in the tertiary institutions, especially at the Polytechnic level of education. The knowledge of these complex shortcomings have been responsible for the present study.

Two teaching approaches, interactive and the conventional or traditional were put side by side in order to see which of them would be more effective, or the aspects of the two that could be blended for the teaching of reading comprehension in large classes. Two types of instruments were used for collecting data for the study. The reading comprehension test was used for measuring the subjects achievement at the pre, post and feedback levels. The attitude questionnaire was administered on the subjects at the pre- and post-treatment levels in order to collect data for the five attitudinal variables investigated. One hundred and eighty students drawn from two departments in the College of Administrative and Business Studies consisting of ninety students from Accounting and Finance and ninety from Business Administration formed the subjects for the study. The research sample was made up.

DETERMINANTS OF MORTALITY RATE AMONG UNDER FIVE CHILDREN IN NASARAWA STATE

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The health condition of people in Nigeria particularly Nasarawa state is characterized by a high under-five mortality, high fertility rate and low life expectancy (WHO, 2004). The purpose of this study is to find out the determinants of mortality rate among under five children in Nasarawa state. The questionnaires were administered on randomly selected, stratified samples of 600 respondents which comprised parents (females) and health workers (females).

A total of 596 (99.3%) responded to the questionnaires, all of which were retrieved and used for the analysis of the data for this study. Findings indicated that malaria, diarrhea, anemia, inadequate health facilities, socio-economic status and low educational qualification of parents were the determinants of mortality rate among under five children in Nasarawa state. On the basis of the result, it is recommended that appropriate health education programmes, particularly maternal education be provided to parents. Adequate health facilities and appropriate environmental sanitation education at community level should also be provided. In addition, mothers and children should have access to the provision of health facilities and services by the state.

DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH PRACTICES AMONG THE STUDENTS OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN KANO STATE

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The Health practices in 4 (four) tertiary institutions in Kano state was appraised. A total of 400 Students were selected randomly from Beyero University Kano, F.C.E. Kano, College of Education Kumbotso and College of Health Sciences for the administration of a structured questionnaire. Data collected were subjected to analyses by means of SPSS Computer Package 2002 edition.

One major and four sub- hypotheses were raised concerning the health practices and other variables like health instruction, health services, healthful living in schools and homecommunity relationship. Using the Pearson product Moment Correlation Procedure, it was observed that all the variables were significantly related to health practices in the institutions. So, the null hypotheses were rejected. Therefore, it is recommended that health instruction, health services, healthful school living and school home and community relationship be emphasized in the chosen tertiary institutions in Kano State to improve the living standards of students.

A STUDY OF JOB SATISFACTION AMONG TEACHERS OF POST PRIMARY INSTITUTIONS IN ZARIA METROPOLITAN AREA OF KADUNA ST

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The data collected were analysed using Analysis of variance , Mann-Whitney U test, and correlation coefficient statistical tools. Out of the seven hypotheses stated three were accepted and four rejected. The study revealed that there is no significant relationship between age, sex, years of teaching experience of teachers in post-primary schools in Zaria Metropolitan area and their job satisfaction, where as there is a significant relationship between qualification of teachers, provision of school facilities, leadership of school heads, the salaries teachers receive and their job satisfaction. Recommendations were made for the improvement of job satisfaction among teachers.

A STUDY OF JOB SATISFACTION AMONG TEACHERS OF POST PRIMARY INSTITUTIONS IN ZARIA METROPOLITAN AREA OF KADUNA ST
Authors:	CHIMEZIE, UMEGO CAROLINE
Keywords:	STUDY, JOB, SATISFACTION, AMONG, TEACHERS, POST PRIMARY, INSTITUTION, ZARIA, METROPOLITAN, AREA, KADUNA, STATE
Issue Date:	1991
Abstract:	ABSTRACT The study was undertaken to discover if there is any relationship between some personal variables of teachers, some factors that bear on the job satisfaction or dissatisfaction of post-primary school teachers in Zaria Metropolitan area of Kaduna State and their job satisfaction. Eleven schools were used for the study. In all, two hundred and sixteen teachers were involved for the study. A set of questionnaire was constructed for collection of data. The data collected were analysed using Analysis of variance , Mann-Whitney U test, and correlation coefficient statistical tools. Out of the seven hypotheses stated three were accepted and four rejected. The study revealed that there is no significant relationship between age, sex, years of teaching experience of teachers in post-primary schools in Zaria Metropolitan area and their job satisfaction, where as there is a significant relationship between qualification of teachers, provision of school facilities, leadership of school heads, the salaries teachers receive and their job satisfaction. Recommendations were made for the improvement of job satisfaction among teachers.

Authors:

CHIMEZIE, UMEGO
CAROLINE

Keywords:

STUDY,
JOB,
SATISFACTION,
AMONG,
TEACHERS,
POST PRIMARY,
INSTITUTION,
ZARIA,
METROPOLITAN,
AREA,
KADUNA,
STATE

Issue Date:

1991

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ABSTRACT The study was undertaken to discover if there is any relationship between some personal variables of teachers, some factors that bear on the job satisfaction or dissatisfaction of post-primary school teachers in Zaria Metropolitan area of Kaduna State and their job satisfaction. Eleven schools were used for the study. In all, two hundred and sixteen teachers were involved for the study. A set of questionnaire was constructed for collection of data. The data collected were analysed using Analysis of variance , Mann-Whitney U test, and correlation coefficient statistical tools. Out of the seven hypotheses stated three were accepted and four rejected. The study revealed that there is no significant relationship between age, sex, years of teaching experience of teachers in post-primary schools in Zaria Metropolitan area and their job satisfaction, where as there is a significant relationship between qualification of teachers, provision of school facilities, leadership of school heads, the salaries teachers receive and their job satisfaction. Recommendations were made for the improvement of job satisfaction among teachers.

ATTITUDE TOWARD TEACHING OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY OF STUDENTS IN ZARIA TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGES

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Education of the Physical is one of the most important services which a school can provide and education through the physical is the real basis of all education. To carry out a desirable school programme in physical education, physical education teachers are necessary particularly those who are dedicated and display positive attitude, toward the subject.

This was the basis of this study, "to find out the type of attitude, which students in the three Teacher Training Colleges in Zaria have toward teaching of physical education particularly those in the upper classes of their training colleges. The survey approach was utilised to collect information from the students. From the study, it was found that majority of students, not less than 75 per cent in the study showed positive attitudes, toward teaching physical education because of their positive responses to the questionnaires. Furthermore there were recommendations as to how their positive attitudes could be maintained.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERFORMANCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND THE OVERALL PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS OF POST-PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KANO STATE BY TIJJANI MUHAMMAD

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R A C T The purpose nf this study was to investigate the relationship between English language performance and performance in other subjects (content) in Post primary schools of Hano btate. The population of the study comprised of all senior post primary institutions in the State, The institutions were stratified into three groups and eighteen were randomly selected. Four null hypothesis and four research questions were the pivot of the study.

The data of the study was the past five years (1982 - 1986) SC, TC, Grade II and GCE Examination results of the sampled schools. Pearson product moment correlation was the statistical tool used to test the relationship between:- 1. English Language performance versus content subjects performance in Grammar Secondary School. 2. English Language performance versus content subjects

EFFECTS OF EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES STUDENTS IN KADUNA STATE-NIGERIA

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The study examined the Effects of educational field trip on academic performance of JSS social studies students in Kaduna state-Nigeria. The study used quasi-experimental research design and 120 JSSII students of the following schools were used as sample: Government junior secondary school Tudun-Jukun, Zaria, Government junior secondary school, Awai, Government junior secondary school, Aba and Government junior secondary school Muchiya, S/Gari were selected via purposive sampling technique. The study used Social Studies Achievement Test (SOSAT) as data collection instrument.

The study answered three (3) research questions and tested three (3) hypotheses. The data analysis tools were percentage and frequency distribution table used in analysing and presenting the bio-data variables of the participants; mean and standard deviation used in answering the questions raised by the study and t-test independent sample which was used in testing the three null hypotheses postulated by the study. The study revealed that Significant differences existed between the mean academic performance of students taught using Educational Field trip (experimental) and those who were taught with lecture method (control) as their computed mean performances were 68.1833 and 39.3000 for all the experimental and control group students respectively.

The study also discovered no significant difference between Male and Female Experimental group students in their mean academic performance; their calculated mean performances were 67.8333 and 68.5333 for all the male and female experimental students respectively. The study however found out that both urban and rural students’ experimental group did not differ significantly in their academic performance when they were taught with educational field trip technique; their calculated mean performances were 67.9000 and 68.4667 for urban and rural Experimental group students respectively. In the light of the above findings, the study recommended that Social studies teachers in the study area should be encouraged to adopt the technique of educational field trip for their students for optimum academic performance; the need for Government of Kaduna state through ministry of education to provide all the needed funds for conducting regular educational field trip by students and teachers of social studies; the need for Wealthy Corporations and individuals to sponsor Educational Field trips in secondary schools in Zaria educational zone organised by social studies teachers and the need for adequate time to be allotted to social studies lessons in the study area aimed at encouraging teachers to organize field trip for students.

IMPACT OF GENDER STREAMING ON PERFORMANCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NIGER STATE

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The title of this study is “Impact of Gender Streaming on Performance in English Language at Senior Secondary School Level in Niger State.” The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of streaming according to gender on the performance of senior secondary school students in English language in Niger State. In the course of the work, the researcher compared the performance of students in single gender and mixed gender streams; male students in single gender and mixed gender streams; females students in single gender and mixed gender streams; male students single gender stream and female students single gender stream; and male and female students in mixed gender stream in English Language at senior secondary school level in Niger State. The population of the study was 53,468 from 248 schools of both single and mixed gender streams. Out of this, a total of one hundred and fifty-nine (159) students were sampled from three senior secondary schools, all in Minna metropolis and the quasi experimental research design was used to conduct the study. A total of 300 students’ previous senior secondary school certificate examinations NECO results, spanning five years (2009-2013) from the same three senior secondary schools, all in Minna metropolis, Niger State, were used in an ex-post facto study in order to study the trend in students’ performance by gender difference. To test students’ performance, the NECO 2011 November/December past question papers was used, after treatment for 8 weeks, using English Language national curriculum content and prepared lesson notes. Frequency counts and Arithmetic means were used for descriptive analysis to answer the research questions.

The t-test statistical technique was used for inferential analysis to test the hypotheses. This study is anchored on Bandura (1986)’s social learning theory. The theory emphasises on the importance of biological, social and cultural impacts on human behaviour, development and learning especially on gender and genders specific traits, bevaviour and roles.The results revealed that there was: significant difference between the performance of single gender and mixed gender stream students; significant difference also existed between the male students in single gender and mixed gender streams; there was no significant difference between the female students in single gender and mixed streams; significant difference however, existed between the male and the female students in single gender schools; and no significant difference between the male and the female students in mixed gender stream. In all the cases, the male students outperformed the female students except for the mixed gender stream where the result was generally poor.

It was therefore, concluded that the single gender stream instructional environment was found to be more effective in enhancing better students’ performance than the mixed gender streaming strategy especially in English language in Niger State. Consequently, it is recommended that the Niger State Government lends more support for the single gender streaming and improve in the provision of infrastructural facilities to enhance the academic performance of female students in single gender stream environment. Equity should also be ensured between schools in the course of such provisions as this will ensure improved students’ performance in NECO and WAEC, SSC examinations in English Language in Niger State, Nigeria.

THE PERCEIVED CAUSES OF BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS OF CHILDREN IN HOMES

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The study investigated the perceived causes of behaviour problems of children in homes. It was designed to find out views on certain aspects of the home environment considered to be responsible for problem behaviour in children. The sample was made up of 120 subjects randomly selected from final year students of four secondary schools in Gboko Local Government nrea of Benue State of Nigeria. The students were aged 15 - 18 years and comprised equal number of boys and girls. The major instrument for collecting data for the study was the questionnaire employing a five—point rating scale. It was based on finding out the views of the subjects regarding the selected aspects of the home environment as causes of behaviour problems in children. Points on the Likert scale indicate how strongly the SAobjects agreed with the various aspects as causes of behaviour problems. The data collected were tabulated under various sections.

The total and mean scores for the subjects under each section were calculated and classified according to four sets of groups based on sociopersonal factors of the subjects. These mean scores form the basis of comparison of the groups - boys with girls, high income with low income subjects, those of high educated viii with those of low educated parents, and subjects from large families with those from small families. In order to compare bhe views of the various groups, the standard deviation of each group was calculated and the Z test was conducted. This procedure was used in analyzing the views of the subjects on the various causes of behaviour problems. The information obtained from the analysis of data is contained in the following summary;

1. The topic of behaviour problems has been found to be a familiar one. Behaviour problems are generally considered as resulting from environmental rather than inborn factors. Views on the various causes studied differ among the groups of subjects. Both boys and girls held similar" views regarding faulty parents child relationships, sibling rivalry, and economic constraints as causes of behaviour problems of children. Differences were however observed in views of girls and boys on parental disliarmony. There were differences in views of subjects from high income and low income families on all aspects investigated. The study also revealed differences in views of subjects with high and low educated parents on all the causes of behaviour problems studied. There were, finally, differences in views of subjects from large and small families on all the causes of behaviour problems of children studied.

2. The findings have important implications for the prevention of behaviour problems of children in particular and the success of the current "War Against Indiscipline (WAI) in general. The researcher viewed that many acts of problem behaviour and indiscipline are rooted in the homes. As such solutions for any of such acts must be directed firstly to the homes. Recommendations were given which if implemented would to some extent ensure effective prevention of behaviour problems in children. Suggestions were also given for further research in the area

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS AND STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE: A CASE STUDY OF THE COLLEGE OF ADVANCED STUDIES, ZARIA, NIGERIA

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This study was aimed at finding the relationship between entry qualifications and students' academic performance in various science subjects offered' for the I.J.M.B. examinations by students. The study used the year I sessional and year II (I.J.M.B.) examination results of the 1983/814. science intake of the College of Advanced Studies, Zaria. The subjects covered by the study included: Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics and Physics. In each subject there were two groups of students, (i) those with !0' level credits in the subject and (ii) those without ' 0' level credits in the subject. The academic performance of these two groups of students were compared for each subject in the sessional and I.J.M.B. examinations.

The proportion of students in each of the two groups, who passed the examinations in the subject were also compared. To investigate the effect of 'O' level mathematics achievement on students' academic performance, a comparison was also made between the academic performance of students with and without '0' level mathematics credits. The subjects covered in this part of the study included Biology, Chemistry, Geography and Physics. In the final part of the study, the correlation between the sessional and I.J.M.B. results in each subject was investigated. Findings from the study.showed that in the year I sessional examinations, the students with '0' level credits in their subjects performed significantly better than the others, in all the subjects except Chemistry, In Chemistry no significant difference was observed. In the I.J.M.B. examinations there was no significant difference between the performance of the two groups. In the sessional examinations, significantly greater proportion of students with '0' level credits, passed in each subject except Chemistry,

In Chemistry no significant difference was observed between the proportion of students with or without '0' level credits who succeeded in the Chemistry examinations. In the I.J.M.B. examinations no significant difference was observed between the proportion of the two groups of students who passed in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. In Biology and Geography, significantly greater proportions of those with '0' level credits in their subjects passed in the I.J.M.B. examinations. For Biology, Chemistry and Geography, no significant difference was observed between the academic performance of those with or without '0' level mathematics credits, in the sessional examinations. In Physics those with '0' level mathematics credits performed significantly better than the others. In the I.J.M.B. examinations, there was no significant difference between the academic performance of those with or without '0' level athematics credits, for all the four subjects. Significant positive correlations were found between the sessional and I.J.M.B. results in all the subjects except Geography.

ASSESSMENT OF THE CONSTRAINTS TO TEACHING AND LEARNING OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN FIRST CYCLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN GHANA

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The purpose of this study was to obtain information regarding the constraints to teaching and learning of Physical Education in first cycle public schools in Ghana. The population for the study was made up of head teachers of first cycle schools, classroom teachers of first cycle schools and physical education tutors in Colleges of Education in Ghana. A questionnaire with 40 items was developed by the researcher. It has the reliability coefficient of 0.71 (Cronbach) 0.75 (Spearman-Brown) and 0.73 (Guttman Split-Half). One major hypothesis and eight sub-hypotheses were formulated to test if the variables selected for the study were significant constraints to teaching and learning of Physical Education in First Cycle Public Schools in Ghana One sample t-test was used for analysing the data .

All the hypotheses were tested at the alpha level of 0.05. The results of the study revealed that all the variables tested were significant constraint to teaching and learning of physical education in first cycle schools in Ghana. .(t=34.594, df =1314, p<0.05) They included, Attitude of heads and classroom teachers towards the subject,(t=1.96,df=1314, p<0.05) the lack of trained physical education personnel in the first cycle schools to teach the subject,(t=27.375,df=1314,p<0.05) the nature of Physical Education programme in the colleges of education in Ghana,(t=19.321,df=1314,p<0.05) the lack of facilities to conduct Physical Education classes,(t=72.322,df=1314,p<0.05) the lack of equipment needed to teach physical education in the basic schools in Ghana,(t=35.153,df=1314, p=0.05) the non-externally examined nature of Physical Education in the basic schools in Ghana,(t=40.289,df=1314 p<0.05) the large class sizes that the first cycle public schools in Ghana possess.(t=5.567,df=1314 p<0.05) and the funding (budgetary allocation) to ix First cycle Public Basic Schools in Ghana.(t=20.278,df=1314, p<0.05) In view of the findings, it was recommended among other things that every student-teacher in the colleges of education in Ghana should offer Physical Education as a core subject for the first two years of their studies since eventually they would end up as classroom teachers and would be required to teach Physical Education.

Also the Physical Education bias programme should be reintroduced in some selected Colleges of Education in Ghana so as to train more specialists teachers for the basic schools. Furthermore, the Ghana Education Service (GES) will do well to revive all its sports shops in the regions and districts so that sports equipment can be bought by the schools and the money deducted from their capitation grant. It is again recommended that apart from Physical Education being a core subject in the basic schools, it must also be made an elective subject so that it can be externally examinable in the first cycle schools in Ghana.

PARENTING STYLES ON CHILDREN’S SELF-CONCEPT AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN ADAMAWA STATE

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The researcher is also grateful to the management staff of Federal College of Education Yola, for giving me the opportunity to obtain my postgraduate degree. Special thanks to the Director Statistics Adamawa State Post Primary Schools Management Board in person of Alhaji A. Nijjida, who provided me with materials to carry out my study. Thank you sir and God bless. The researcher also appreciate sister Grace Shaibu who took the pains of typing this work and Mr. U. Ojo who assisted in the analysis of the data. Thank you May God Almighty reward you abundantly, Amen.

The researcher is most grateful to my family members and the entire classmates 2007/2008 Academic Ses sion for their love, kind support, inspiration and encouragement during the period of study, May God Bless you all. Finally the researcher give all Glory, Honour, and praises to God for the completion of this academic work. To Him be the Glory and Honour for ever and ever. vi ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to find out the relationship among parenting styles, children’s self-concept formation and their academic performance in Adamawa State. The study consist of five objectives, five research questions were formulated with four related null hypotheses. Literatures were extensively reviewed on parenting, self-concept and academic performance. A survey research design that is descriptive research was adopted. The population for the study was drawn from Senior Secondary School across the five educational zones in Adamawa State. A total of 34,954 both males and females made up the population. Ninety one (91) parents and 364 students of Senior Secondary Schools were randomly selected using stratified random sampling techniques for sample size.

The instrument used for the collection of data was self-designed questionnaire (SDQ). Forty three items questionnaire was used. The data collected were statistically analysed using descriptive statistics of percentage, mean and standard deviation of biodata of the respondents. The null hypotheses were statistically tested using ANOVA statistics to test for significant differences among the various parenting styles at 0.05 level of significant. The result revealed that significant relationship existed between parenting styles and children self concept formation. The out come of tested null hypothesis four showed significant difference among the various parenting styles at significant level of 0.05. The null hypotheses were therefore rejected. The study concluded among others that parenting styles affects children self–concept and academic performance. Recommendations were made to equip parents with skills on parenting through psychologist, resource persons in seminars and workshop training and also for further research on the impact of parenting style on how it influences child’s personality.

A COMPARISON OF THE EFFECTS OF THE CESAC AND WAEC TRADITIONAL BIOLOGY PROGRAMMES ON THE SUBSEQUENT PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN S. B, S. BIOLOGY EXAMINATIONS

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The Comparative Education Study and Adaptation Center (CESAC) developed a science programme, the Nigerian Secondary School Science Project (NSSSP) in Biology in 1970. Since June 1974, the West African Examination Council (WAEC) has set special papers on this biology project, popularly referred to as the CESAC biology syllabus or biology O/L alternative. By June 1981 a total of a hundred and twenty six Secondary Schools had tried this project and a total of twenty one thousand, six hundred and fourty-two (21,642) biology students had enrolled in the West African School C e r t i f i c a t e (WASC) examination for t h i s WAEC special papers on t h e CESAC biology syllabus. No study liars been made on t h e subsequent performance of these CESAC biology graduands compared with t r a d i t i o n a l biology graduands (Non-CESAC) in any immediate post seconder; biology programme. Tills study compares t h e performance of CESAC biology graduands with traditional (non-CESAC) biology graduinds in School of Basic Studies (SBS) of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, The hypotheses tested were as follows: 1. There will be no significant difference is the performances of CESAC and non-CESAC studer ts in; i i i (a) final examination of SBS biology, and (b) the sub-tests (practical biology and cortinuous assessment) of the SBS biology programme.

2. The performances of CESAC students from Federal Government Colleges, will not be significantly different from those of CESAC students of non- Federal Government Colleges in; (a) final examination of SBS biology progranme, and (b) the sub-tests (practical biology and continuous assessment) of SBS biology programme. A population of one hundred and sixteen students was used for the study. The instruments used were, the IJMB final examination score, the final practical biology score end continuous assessment score.. The data were analyzed using the S t a t i s t i c a l Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) programme at the Ahmadu Bello University Computer Center. The analyses showed that using the Pearson Product moment Correlation Coefficient, all the groups were homogeneous and the correlations were all significant beyond the 0.05 level. The mean scores of each group showed very minor differences in favor of the non-CESAC groups. The ANOVA showed there were no significant difference in performances at 0.05 confidence level, among the groups in all the instruments used. The hypotheses were a l l accepted on the basis of this analysis. A brief recall was made of the inputs into the CESAC and traditional biology programme. To account for the fact that there was no significant difference in performances of the groups, it was inferred that either the instruments used for the study or the teachers of the CESAC biology project in schools, were not achieving the CESAC biology objectives. It was also inferred that some common defects in the CESAC biology project could bring about the results. On the basis of these findings recommendations were made to Federal Ministry of Education, CESAC and a call for further evaluation of the CESAC biology graduands performance especially in attitude test.

FEEDBACK AS FACTOR FOR DETERMINING EFFECTIVENESS OF SDI SERVICES IN RESEARCH LIBRARY .

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The patterns of scientific communication among users of three research centres in Samaru, Kaduna, and Vom, all in the northern part of Nigeria were studied at various times between 1977 and 1979 Two types of questionnaire were distributed in the pursuit of the study. One set of the questionnaire was distributed to the Users i.e. the researchers of the three libraries while the second set of the questionnaire was given to the librarians of the three research libraries. Appropriate library records and files were studied; interviews were conducted with the librarians as well as the researchers. Chapter II was devoted to the methodology of the study, while Chapter III was basically on the review of the related literature. The history of some of the research libraries in the Northern part of the country was briefly traced in chapter,IV.

The analysis and interpretation of the data were done in chapters V, and VI„ It was observed that suitable records were not adequately kept in almost all the libraries as regards to statistics in relation to selective Dissemination of information. Enough emphases were not placed on bibliographic citations activities in Kaduna and Vom research centres respectively. An overall observation was that researchers generally tend to shy away from the librarians and information scientists that are supposed to work closely with them in solving their individual research information problems. The study concludes that methods by which the libraries; namely the Institute of Agricultural Research Samaru, the Nigerian Institute of Veterinary Research, Vom, and the Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis Research, Kaduna, respectively provide the current awareness services need rectification if the services are to be effective in the individual research work. On the basis of the above observations, suggestions are offered at the end of the study to facilitate better current awareness services

FACTORS INFLUENCING JOB SATISFACTION OF BUSINESS TEACHERS IN NIGERIAN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION

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A B S T R A C T The problem of this study is that of high rate of brain drain of business teachers from teaching to the business sector of the economy which has created shortage of business teachers in both Federal and State Colleges of Education in Nigeria.

The purpose of this study is to identify the variables which relate to job satisfaction among business teachers in Nigeria. The research method adopted is the survey research method. It is based on information gathered through questionnaire. The population of the study comprises of 244 business teachers in all 17 Federal Colleges of Education and 23 State Colleges of Education that offer business education courses in Nigeria. A sample of 140 business teachers was drawn from this population. The statistical methods used to analyse data were: discriminant analysis, contingency table and pearson products moment correlation.

The findings revealed that: 1. job satisfaction is independent of work performed among business teachers was accepted job satisfaction is independent of job advancement prospect among business teachers was also accepted job satisfaction is independent of recognition among business teachers was accepted; vi 4. job satisfaction is independent of working condition and benefits among business teachers was accepted; 5. job satisfaction is independent of administrative policy and supervision among business teachers was accepted; 6. job satisfaction is independent of salary among business teachers was also accepted; 7. Job satisfaction is independent of social interaction among business teachers was accepted. This study marks the beginning of several studies needed to determine the causes of job satisfaction/dissatisfaction in organisations in all relevant fields in government and industries.

AVAILABILITY, ACCESSIBILITY AND UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES AND SERVICES FOR PRISON INMATES IN NORTH CENTRAL STATES OF NIGERIA

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This research was carried out to investigate the “Availability,Accessibility and Utilization of Information Resources and Services to Prison Inmates in North Central States of Nigeria”. To achieve the objectives of the study, five research questions were formulated and answered. Survey method was adopted for the study while a structured questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Two hundred and twenty nine (229) were used as sample size for the study from a population of two thousand two hundred and eighty eight (2288).

Data collected were analyzed descriptively. The respondents were asked questions on the information resources and services in prisons, access to information resources and services, utilization of information resources and services, satisfaction with information resources and services and information needs of inmates.The data were presented in frequency tables and percentages. The findings revealed that the information resources and services were made available to inmates. It was discovered that books, newspapers and dictionaries (84.3%, 67.0%, 61.4 %,) respectively were the most available information resources. Furthermore the available information services were exhibition and display, lending services and library orientation/user education (45.9%, 47.0%, 42.2%) respectively. However, the study revealed that not all of these resources and services were fully utilized by inmates.

The study also revealed that inmates all have information needs which are to be met through the provision of information resources. The study concluded that the Nigerian prisons are more of custodians than rehabilitation and reformation because majority of the inmates were not satisfied with the information resources and services due to the inadequate attention given to library services. One of the main recommendations made by the study is that there is a need to make information resources and services availableandaccessible to prison inmates to enhance rehabilitation and reformation, which is the main objective for establishing libraries in prisons.

ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ADULT LITERACY CURRICULUM IN ZARIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA STATE.

ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ADULT LITERACY CURRICULUM IN ZARIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA STATE. BY

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ABSTRACT The success of every society depends deeply on the quality and quantity of education of its citizens. Adult literacy programme was designed to empower the adult members with basic literacy and functional education needed for their improvement. It has been a bottle neck to improve the implementation of adult literacy programme in the study area.

Government and individuals have yearned for functional Adult Literacy programme but to no avail. It was on the basis of these background that the study was undertaken. The study is a descriptive Survey research. Findings from the selected respondents as representative sample were generalized on the entire target population. Five research questions were raised and answered in the course of the study and five hypotheses were stated and tested in the course of the investigation. Frequency counts and percentages, t-test and X2 were employed as statistical tool in the analysis of data. One of the major findings was that implementation of adult literacy programme has enabled many adult (both male and female) to become educationally empowered. Some of the beneficiaries of the programme got jobs, others improved upon their jobs and also got promotions. It has positive impact on the socio-economic 8 development of the study area. It was recommended that all hands should be on deck in order to continue to improve upon the Adult Literacy programme curriculum in the study area and in the country as a whole.

The study concluded that Adult Literacy programme implementation in Zaria L.G.A. is a viable and good programme worthy of encouragement. The prospects of the programme over whelmed the problems and should be continually encouraged by all the three tiers of government.

INFLUENCE OF AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION ON CROP PRODUCTION IN BAUCHI AND YOBE STATES, NIGERIA

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ABSTRACT The study was carried out to determine the Influence of Agricultural Mechanization on Crop Production in Bauchi and Yobe States. Five specific objectives and five research questions were stated and five null hypotheses were formulated based on the research questions. The population for the study comprised of contact farmers from the five Agricultural Development Programme Zones in Bauchi and Yobe States. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select three hundred and sixty-eight contact farmers. Questionnaire was used as instrument to collect data from the respondents. A four rating scale questionnaire was used for the respondents to indicate their degree of agreement or disagreement. The formulated null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 levels of significance. Percentage was used to analyse the bio-data of the respondents, while mean was used to answer the research questions. The answers from the research questions indicated that agricultural mechanization has a significant influence on crop production.

The null hypotheses were tested using Chi square statistics. The results showed that they were all rejected because their calculated significant (p) values of 0.00 were lower than the 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that there was increase in crop yields, size of farm, income of the farmers and improvement in their standard of living. All the five null hypotheses were rejected. It was concluded that influence of agricultural mechanization on crop production was significant. The study recommended that mechanized farm tools and equipment should be provided to the farmers by the government in form of subsidy and ensures that it is the right category of farmers benefits. The study also recommended that there should be better funding of extension services programmes so that the extension workers can discharge their duty effectively.

IMPACT OF SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION ON HIV/AIDS AWARENESS AMONG COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDENTS IN KADUNA STATE

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ABSTRACT This study was carried out to assess the impact of social studies education on HIV/AIDS awareness among NCE students in Kaduna State. In order to achieve this, three specific objectives, three research questions and three Null hypotheses were raised to guide the researcher. Descriptive survey design was used for the study.

The population for the study consist of 2217 students out of which 327 students were sampled using stratified random sampling. Questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents. The data collected were analyzed using frequency, percentage and means. Independent (two sample) t-test was used to test all the hypotheses. The findings include among others revealed that both group were of the view that teaching and learning of the subject helped in enhancing awareness of the disease among the students in the Colleges of Education. It was also found that students of both genders had equal perception on the awareness of this disease through social studies education. Based on this findings, it was concluded that social studies education contributed positively to the creation of HIV/AIDS awareness among students in Colleges of Education in Kaduna State. In view of these findings and conclusion, it was recommended among others that there is a need for college authority to organize periodic enlightenment campaign among the students in the colleges to keep them in perpetual standby for all eventualities as regard the disease. It is also recommended that both public and private organization should place emphasis on awareness and sensitization among the students in order to minimize the spread of this disease.

THE LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT OF SELECTED POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARIES IN NIGERIA

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The Library as one of the most valuable social institution continues to gain recognition in Nigeria, The research shows the significance of library service as the nerve - centre for the overall programme of the theological seminary.

A look at the history of the institutions studied stressed this fact - the four theological seminaries investigated had it on their master-plans - a place for the library. It also highlights areas of strengths and weaknesses on the part of seminary administration, the librarians themselves, academic staff, students and especially the alumni of theological institutions towards the library and its services. No teacher ever teaches all that students need to know in any school system; hence the need for lecturers/ instructors to include in their lessons issues which would challenge students into the library - an indispensable supplement to classroom work; and make them emulate the Bereans (Acts 171 1 ). The study appreciates the creditable role of service which the missionaries have played in these libraries and shows how qualified Nigerians should be encouraged to take up jobs in theological seminary libraries. Highlights the need for a written collection (vi) development policy for all libraries. The need for inter-library loan cooperation among theological libraries cannot be overemphasized in view of our harsh times. The research suggests the constitution, composition and functions of seminary library committees. And in a bid to foster growth, formation of a viable professional Special Library Association in Nigeria is strongly recommended.

INFLUENCE OF HOUSEHOLD TASKS ON THE JOB PERFORMANCE OF FEMALE TEACHERS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA

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The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of complexity of household tasks on job performance of female teachers in tertiary institutions in Sokoto State. Five specific objectives were stated, five research questions were formulated and five related null hypotheses were stated and tested. A descriptive research design was used for the study. The population for the study comprised 220 female teachers from the six tertiary institutions in Sokoto State. Based on the small number, all the 220 were used as samples.

The instrument used for the collection of data was a self structured questionnaire. Data was collected within four weeks. The data collected were statistically analysed. From the five null hypotheses 1, 2 and 5 were statistically tested using chi square. 3 and 4 were tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMC) at 0.05 level of significance. All the three null hypotheses tested using chi-square were rejected, also the two null hypotheses tested using PPMC were also rejected. The finding therefore revealed that meal preparation, caring for the sick, and budgeting are complex to perform by female teachers in tertiary institutions. Also supervision of students’ written project and marking of student’s examinations scripts were influence by complexity of household tasks. The better way to manage complex household tasks was by using labour saving devices and use of time management. Based on the findings it was concluded that complexity of household tasks influenced job performance of female teachers in tertiary institutions in Sokoto State. Based on the findings, therefore, the following recommendations were proffered: that female teachers should have a work and time plan in form of a module that would guide their performance of household tasks and the female teachers paid jobs.

EVALUATION OF PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES IN BOARDING SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN YOLA METROPOLIS ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA

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This study evaluates the provision and maintenance of infrastructural facilities in boarding secondary schools in Yola metropolis. The researcher was interested to check whether there is appropriate provision of infrastructural facilities to solve the problem of students’ overpopulation in classrooms, provision of laboratories and workshop facilities, the accommodation of students and teachers, games facilities for students sporting activities and water and electricity supply in boarding secondary schools. The study was a survey method that covers all boarding secondary schools within Yola metropolis. The questionnaire was used to collect relevant data.

To give the general description of the data, frequency tables and simple percentages were used. Six (6) hypotheses were formulated and the testing was done by using analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The results showed that school facilities were inadequately provided and where some of these were provided they were inadequately managed. It was reveals that libraries, laboratories and workshops are not well equipped and maintained, therefore, did not facilitate teaching and learning. It was also evident that accommodation facilities are not enough for both staff and students. There was inadequate supply of water and electricity in the boarding secondary schools in Yola metropolis. Game fields are provided in all the schools, however, there were no sporting equipments. Generally, there was lack of maintenance of infrastructural facilities in the schools. It was recommended that Adamawa State government should make effort to provide the boarding secondary schools with adequate school infrastructural facilities while school managers on their part should put a system in place on maintaining and managing the facilities given to their schools. The Ministry of Education officials should monitor and supervise the schools on regular basis

IMPACT OF CHILD LABOUR ON SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF PUPILS IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN NIGER STATE

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This study assessed the impact of Child labour on school attendance and academic performance of pupils in public primary schools in Niger State. Four specific objectives, four research questions were formulated with four null hypotheses associated. Survey research design was adopted. The population for the study was 37,700 drawn from the three educational zone of Niger States. A sample of 600 respondents from classes 4, 5, and 6 were randomly selected for the study. The instruments used for data collection were a self design questionnaire, school attendance register and report cards. Frequency distribution and percentages were used to analyze the data obtained from the respondents. All the four null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance and all were rejected. The findings revealed that children exposed to labour activities had very poor school attendance, were mostly females.

The findings, also showed child labour affect pupil’s academic performance as was revealed on the poor academic achievements by pupils exposed to labour were mostly females, compared to their male counterparts. The study recommended among others that children exposed to labour should be given equal right to attend school regardless of any engagement in labour activity. It also recommended that government/parents should develop strategies to reduce or eradicate child labour activities

EFFECTS OF MULTIVARIATE TEACHING VARIABLES ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF NCE SOCIAL STUDIES STUDENTS IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN NORTH-WEST GEO – POLITICAL ZONE, NIGERIA

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This study was set to determine the effects of multivariate teaching variables on the academic performance of Social Studies students’ in Colleges of Education in North-West geo-political zone, Nigeria. The population of the study is 1,502 respondents. The composition of the population included 123 of the Social Studies teachers in the Colleges of Education and 1,379 Social Studies NCE III students from the nine conventional Colleges of Education in North-West geo-political zone, Nigeria. Due to the size of the population, the researcher sampled 45 Social Studies lecturers and 306 students. Six research questions and six hypotheses were raised for the purpose of achieving the objectives of the study. Structured and unstructured type of questionnaires were administered to teachers and students. The data collected were analysed with the use of Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC).

The results showed that all the six hypotheses were rejected because the investigation revealed that significant relationship existed between students’ academic performance in Social Studies and all the multivariate variables. The study also revealed that if concerted attention is paid to the full utilization of the multivariate variables in the teaching and learning process in Social Studies, they will contribute significantly to students’ academic performance. It is, therefore recommended that most Social Studies teachers and students should be re-educated in the task of full utilization of the multivariate variables in the teaching and learning of Social Studies at Colleges of Education. In addition, government should also at the Federal level increase her funding of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) in the provision of infrastructure and teaching resources to the Colleges.

A COMPARATIVE INVESTIGATION OF THE ARTICULATION OF ENGLISH FRICATIVES BY TEACHERS AND STUDENTS: A STUDY ON SELECTED SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KADUNA METROPOLIS

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English language pronunciations in ESL are a problem to both the teachers and the students. The study made a comparative investigation of the English fricatives by teachers and students of Senior Secondary School in Kaduna metropolis. Some of the English fricatives do not exist in the first language of the teachers and students, and a researcher being a teacher noticed a great variance in the articulations of the English phonemes by teachers and students in their spoken English. The various English fricatives (labio-dental, dental, and alveolar, palatal alveolar and glottal) were looked into, to investigate the difference in the teacher’s articulation of the nine fricative phonemes. A test was designed, of individual words, ten (10) sentences and a reading passage with fricatives in the initial, medial and final position to assess their articulations in the various environments. Fifty (50) students and twenty (20) teachers were sampled and each was presented with the task of articulating ninety (90) fricatives in different positions of the words.

Descriptive analysis and comparison of two population proportions were used. The findings show that the wrong articulations of the fricatives by teachers and students are often the replacement of the voiceless with the voiced phonemes of the same fricative. The voiced dental fricative / ð / is often replaced by the voiceless alveolar plosive /t/, the voiceless palatal alveolar fricative is replaced by voiceless palatal alveolar affricative /t/ and voiced alveolar fricative /􀀀/. The wrong articulations of the fricatives by the teachers and students were the same except the students have a greater percentage of wrong articulations. Finally, learning of oral English should be made compulsory in all the teachers training programmes and pronunciation should be given emphasis in the teaching and learning of English at all levels of education.

EFFECT OF SELECTED VARIABLES UPON STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN SHORTHAND TRANSCRIPTION

Abstract:

This thesis which is quasi-experimental study focuses on the effect of selected variables upon students’ performance in shorthand transcription at Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi, Kano State. The study has six major objectives. They include ascertainment of whether or not syllabic intensity, familiarity of a passage or otherwise and length of dictation have effect upon students’ performance in shorthand transcription among others. To help achieve these objectives, a total of 14 research questions were asked and 14 null hypotheses formulated for the study. Two levels of students - NCE I writing at 60 wpm and NCE II writing at 70 wpm were used. The population comprised 262 students offering shorthand in the institution and a sample of 160 comprising 98 NCE I and 62 NCE II students were used.

The instruments for data collection were 10 different shorthand passages. The instruments were validated and tested for reliability through a pilot study. The sample was randomly divided into experimental and control groups.

The two groups were taught for 4 weeks before administering tests which lasted for another 3 weeks. T-test statistic and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Six of the hypotheses were rejected and 8 not rejected. The major findings were that syllabic intensity, familiarity of a passage or otherwise and length of dictation all affect students’ performance in shorthand transcription. And based on these findings and conclusions reached, 12-point recommendations were made. They include a call for adopting syllabic intensity of 1.4 in all shorthand examinations, employment of preview as a viii teaching device to help students cope with difficulty of unpreviewed, unfamiliar passage and sustained dictations during class periods among others.

IMPACT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES OF FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ON TEACHING AND LEARNING IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF ABUJA, NIGERIA.

Abstract:

This research work is designed to assess the impact of educational programmes with particular reference to Federal Capital Territory Junior Secondary Schools. Emphasis is laid on the impact of the programmes on teaching and learning alone. All the programmes in question are the ones that were introduced at the advent of the launch of Universal Basic Education in the FCT in 2005, to help to the implementation of the UBE programme at the same time attain the objective of the National Policy on Education on Junior Secondary Education.

The programmes include; the implementation of e-learning, Home Grown Feeding and Health programme, Free distribution of core-subject textbooks, capacity building, and Rural/Urban teachers’ allowances. Literatures related to the field of study have been reviewed and critique to give diverse opinions on the subject matter. The study implores the use of descriptive research to measure the opinions of respondents. The population of the study was sampled randomly and questionnaire was used as the instrument of research. The data gathered were statistically analysed using the t-test method to test the significant difference between the two variables. The findings revealed that all the null hypotheses were retained. The study ended with Summary, Conclusions, and recommendations