Category Archives: International Journal of Educational Research and Management Technology 2017

Transforming Educational Management Monitoring and Evaluation for Sustainable National Development

Saadatu Bello

Department of Education Foundation

Federal College of Education, Yola

Email: yahyaumarmagaji@gmail.com

Corresponding Author: Saadatu Bello

ABSTRACT

This paper examined the position, commitments, willingness and readiness of the Nigerian political juggernauts and managers of the various institutions of the nation’s economy in transforming the nation through management practices. Experience was drawn from the past regimes in relation to the policies and agendas as well as their outcome which reveals that, previous regimes and administrations have had strong ambitions and aspirations to ensure effectiveness of policies, Findings showed that, it was a difficult task to be achieved as there was a deviation from the set standard of the United Nations 26% allocation to educational sector. Poor management of educational sector and poor finance cannot allow the transformation agenda of the present government of Nigeria to augur well as analysis of concepts and ideologies or practices revealed vividly how powerful and efficient, management tools can help in achieving goals if the practice and prince is not abused. However, management principles and practices cannot be manipulated, but Nigerian seemed not to have mature enough to understand; explore and benefit from this powerful instrument of goal achieving. Conclusion and recommendations were drawn.

The Role of French Language towards Development of Nigeria

Kunle Olusa

Department of French

College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti

&

Samson Akintayo

Department of French

Tai Sholarin College of Education, Ijebu-Ode

Corresponding Author: Kunle Olusa

ABSTRACT

French Language, without any iota of doubt plays a vital role towards the development of Nigeria.  This paper therefore, examines the importance of French Language and its relevance towards Nigeria taking into consideration that Nigeria is an Anglophone society.  Problems facing Nigeria for being unable to make the best use of French especially before its acceptance as a second official language shall be discussed therein.  It will also show ways through which French could be used to promote the development of Nigeria.

Influence of some Parental Attachment Variables on Academic Achievement of Students in Biology in Calabar Education Zone of Cross River State, Nigeria

Oyo-Ita, M. E. (M.Ed) & Bassey, P. U. (Ph.D)

Department of Educational Foundations

University of Calabar, Calabar

Email: megoyo_ita@yahoo.com, mac_unoh@yahoo.com

Corresponding Author: Oyo-Ita, M. E.

ABSTRACT

This study was aimed at examining the influence of some parental attachment variables such as parent-child communication and parental involvement in school activities on the academic achievement of students in Biology in Calabar Education Zone of Cross River State, Nigeria. Causal comparative research design was adopted for the study. Two hypotheses were formulated and tested at .05 level of significance. The stratified and simple random sampling techniques were used to select 558 students from 80 public secondary schools from the zone. The research instruments “Parental Attachment Questionnaire” (PAQ) and an Academic Achievement Test in Biology were used for data collection. The instruments were well validated. The Cronbach alpha reliability co-efficient got from the variables ranged from 0.73 to 0.87 which showed that the instruments were reliable for the study. Data collected were adequately coded using the One-way analysis of variance statistics. Conclusions reached indicated that, there is need for strong parental attachment to enable students improve on their academic achievements. The findings of this study revealed that:  parent-child communication and parental involvement in school activities significantly influenced students’ academic achievement in biology. Consequently, recommendations were made amongst which is that, parents should create a free atmosphere at home where children can air their views. This will help them to express themselves on whatever issue bothering them be it academics or their general welfare.

Keywords: Parent-child communication, parental involvement in school activities, academic achievement.

Challenges of Implementation of Technical and Vocational Education Policy in Benue State

Dr. Daniel Momngu Tiough & Emmanuel FanenUpwa

Department of Vocational and Technical Education

Benue State University, Makurdi

Corresponding Author: Dr. Daniel Momngu Tiough

ABSTRACT

This study focused on the assessment of technical and vocational education and training policy implementation in Benue State. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted for the study and the population was 159 respondents. The study utilized the entire population, so there was no sampling. A 15 item structured Technical and Vocational Education Policy Implementation Assessment Questionnaire (TVEPIAQ) was used for data collection. The data collected was analyzed using statistical mean and standard deviation. The analysis of data revealed that: There exist a shortage of professional and experienced technical and vocational teachers, students do not understand the value of technical and vocational education and the  government does not adequately fund Technical and Vocational Education programs. Based on this findings, recommendation were made which include: Qualified vocational and technical education teachers should be recruited and posted to all technical schools; students should be made to understand the value and importance of vocational and technical education through adequate vocational guidance and counseling measures; and government should adequately fund vocational and technical education programs.

Keywords: Vocational Education, technical education, policy implementation

Rehabilitating Victims of Insurgency in Internally Displaced Persons Camps through Counseling for National Integration in Yobe State, Nigeria

Umaru Abdullahi & Mohammed Bala Hashidu

Department of Education, Yobe State University, Damaturu, Yobe State

Department of Educational Foundations, Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State, Nigeria

Email: abdullahiumar310@gmail.com, balahashidu@gmail.com

Corresponding Author: Umaru Abdullahi

ABSTRACT

The study investigated the needs for rehabilitating victims of insurgency in internally displaced persons camps through counseling for National integration in Yobe state, Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was used. The population for the study was all the victims of insurgency in internally displaced camps in Yobe state. A sample of 300 respondents (150 males & 150 females) was randomly selected. Two research questions guided the study. The instrument for data collection was title: ‘Counseling Needs and Strategies for Internally Displaced Persons Camps Questionnaire (CNIDPCQ) developed by the researchers for the study. The method for data analysis was simple percentages. The findings showed that, The victims of insurgency needs rehabilitation through counseling for national integration which revealed over 65% were: Loss of confidence in life, government neglect to provide basic amenities, unemployment, drug/alcohol/substance abuse, feel stressed and upset, loss of self esteem, frequent conflict in the camp, fear of others in the camp, frustration, deprived of possessing properties, right to nationality, inequalities in gender/status, bad leadership, insecurity in camp, false religious teachings, loss of love one/family/relatives, poverty, drafting of youths into thug activities by politicians and victims of sexual abuse. The study showed that counseling services for rehabilitation are orientation programmes for victims, individual as well as group counseling strategies may not be the best counseling strategies for rehabilitating the victims of insurgency in IDP camps for national integration in Yobe State. It was recommended that Counselors should sensitize the internally displaced persons camps leaders, and other employers in the camps through workshops and seminars to emphasize on how to rehabilitates the victims of insurgency.

Keywords: Rehabilitation, Victims, Insurgency, Internally Displaced Persons and Camps

Application of ICT Facilities for Teaching Mechanical Trades in Technical Colleges in Adamawa State

Shambirna’ah Godiya & Jafaru Abana

Department of Technology Education

School of Technology and Science Education

Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola

Corresponding Author: Shambirna’ah Godiya

ABSTRACT

The main purpose of the study was to examine the application of ICT facilities for teaching mechanical trades in technical colleges. Three research questions guided the study and two hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted descriptive survey design. Three technical colleges were used for the study. The population of the study comprised 227 teachers and students of mechanical trades, in three technical colleges. The population is manageable; therefore, there is no sample of the study. The instrument used for data collection was 29 items structured questionnaires, based on five points rating scale. The instrument was validated by two specialists in Department of Technology, School of Technology and Science Education, Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTECH) Yola. The reliability co-efficient of 0.65 was obtained after subjected the instrument to pre-test. The instrument was administered by the three research assistants and was collected after completion. Statistical package for social science (SPSS) was used to compute mean for each research question and z test for the two null hypotheses. The findings revealed that ICT facilities are unavailable for teaching mechanical trades in technical colleges in Adamawa state. Beside that Teachers are not having sufficient skills in using ICT packages and finally, there are constraints affecting the application of ICT packages in technical college Yola. Therefore, the researcher recommended that, Adamawa state government as a matter of urgency, should provide adequate ICT facilities and packages to the state technical colleges, and prepare a conducive atmosphere for the application of the above mentioned facilities.