Category Archives: International Journal of Educational Research and Management Technology, VOLUME 4, NUMBER 1, 2019

Child Sexual Abuse in Early Childhood Care Education: A Challenge for Care Givers and Psychologists

Degbite Petter Ibrahim
Department of Educational Foundation
Federal University of Kashere Gombe State
Email: princepeter220@gmail.com

Abstract:

This paper examines the effect of Child Sexual abuse an early childhood care education. It describes Child sexual abuses as any form of child abuses whereby an adult or older adolescent person abuse a child for sexual stimulation, or sexual gratifications. It further states some of its effects on children as physical, emotional, cognitive etc. It also highlights some of the major types of child sexual abuse as sexual assault, sexual molestation, sexual grooming and sexual exploitation which effect early Childhood care
education. It therefore recommends that caregivers and psychologist should assist victims to overcome the following problems of child sexual abuse: Feeling guilty, twistedness, low self-esteem, distrust and so on.
Care givers and psychologist should devise several approach like counseling victims and using team approach in providing solution to these problems.

Evaluating Status of Mathematics Laboratory in Secondary Schools in Ekiti State

Jeje O. S., Olagoke, M. Ojo, A. A. & Olofinlae, O.O
College of Education, Ikere – Ekiti
Email: jejeolusola2@gmail.com
Abstract:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the status of mathematics laboratory in secondary schools in Ekiti State. To achieve these objectives, six research questions were developed and answered. A 6 itemstructured questionnaires was developed and used in collecting the data survey research design was used for the study. The questionnaire was administered on 200 respondents and 180 copies were found worthy for data analysis. The findings of the study revealed that not all secondary schools in the selected senatorial Area have Mathematics laboratory and all the students like attending Mathematics laboratory classes. Probably
because of equipment and instructional materials in the laboratory which assisted the students to solve mathematics as a visible phenomenon rather than abstract entities. The study also found out that there are problems of inadequate equipment, inadequate professional mathematics teachers and epileptic supply of electricity. It was recommended that Government should provide all the secondary schools with enough mathematics laboratory equipment and provide electricity to the schools to enable students have more interest in mathematics. Mathematics laboratory specialist should be employed to assist students to learn mathematics better.
Keywords: Evaluating, Status, Mathematics, Laboratory, Secondary School.

Examining the Level of Community Participation in Education Management in Fika Local Government of Yobe State Nigeria

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was examined the impact of community participation in management of primary schools in Fika Local government of Yobe state Nigeria. The objective was to examine the level of community participation in education. The sampled population used in this study was 303 respondents from teachers, head teachers and community members’ respondents’ data collected was based on both qualitative (interview) and quantitative (Questionnaire).Frequency and percentage used to analyze the profile of the respondents. . The first and second objectives were analyzed using descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviations. . The objective was analyzed using descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviations. The study on the level of community participation in education in Fika Local government of Yobe state was low; this was supported by the mean of 2.425 which revealed that the community participated low towards the
support for the instructional program and school management with the issues of contribution to the school raising a silently high value. The study concluded that the state of community participation in education in
the local area was low, the ideas of supporting the resources contribution, school management and supporting curriculum development program that were poorly developed among the respondents. Among the
recommendation made by this study was recommends for establishing a proper model of deliberately involving the community in affairs of the school. The study recommends that policy formulation on matters on
management of secondary schools should be all inclusive so that it can address the societal needs.

Application of Public Relations in the Management of Secondary Schools: An Appraisal of Selected Schools in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State

James U. Effiom
Department of Mass Communication
Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, Cross River State
Email: jimiko503@gmail.com

Abstract:

Public relations has become too relevant in this 21st century that almost all organisations or institutions both public and private seek to employ its services. That is to say, almost all organisations tend to depend so much on the peculiar contributions of public relations, especially in the area of image enhancement, building of mutual understanding between the organisation and its public and so on. That is why this study is set to find out if post primary schools in Yakurr Local Government of Cross River State
are equally employing the services of public relations in the management of her schools. The work is hinged on the Excellence Theory by James E. Grunig, which specifies how public relations makes organisations more
effective. The theory explained that the value of public relations lies on the importance an organisation attaches to it. The methodological approach was the use of qualitative research- Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and intensive interviews. Out of the 63 secondary schools in the LGA, 10 were purposively selected.The principals of these schools constituted the FGD. While 20 staff, students and stakeholders of each of these institutions were interviewed. Findings showed that the application of public relations in the management of secondary school in the area is zero percent. Respondents also embraced the idea of engaging public relations experts in the running of these schools in view of its enormous contributions to the well-being of orgasations. The study concluded that public relations experts are very necessary in organisations like secondary schools, and therefore, recommended strongly among others, the application of public relations and its experts in the management of secondary schools in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State.
Keywords: Application, Public Relations, Management, Appraisal, Selected.

Leaders’ Role in Recruitment Procedures and Effectiveness of Office Workers in Educational Institutions in Rivers State

Igweka Ugochi V.
Department of Educational Mgt (Leadership Option)
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education
Email: ugochiigweka67@gmail.com/emy1242000@yahoo.com

Abstract:

The study delved into Leaders’ Role in Recruitment Procedures effectiveness of Office Workers in Educational Institutions in Rivers State. The study covered Ignatius Ajuru University of Education and
Captain Elechi Amadi Polyechnic, Rumuola, Port Harcourt. The instrument used in carrying out the study was questionnaire. A total of 100 questionnaires were distributed 100 staff of the two educational institutions
in Rivers State but only 80 were duly returned. The Study based its analysis on the returned 80 questionnaires. Three research questions and three hypotheses were raised upon which 15 variables were generated in the
research questionnaire to obtain responses from the respondents. The statistical of Chi-square was used to analyse the hypothesis, using the SPSS Version 23. The research questions were also tested using SPSS Version 23 using Mean and Standard Deviation. The testing of Ho2 and 3 showed significant, thereby annulling the raised null hypotheses, while it did not in Ho1. Based on the findings, recommendations were reached encouraging to allow for suitable recruitment procedures to be adopted in recruiting staff in order to achieve the set goals of the institutions.
Key words: Recruitment, Procedures, Educational institutions, Leaders, Effectiveness

The Role of Transformative Education in Teaching Entrepreneurship in Fine Art in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria

Muktar Ahmed
Department of Fine and Applied Arts,
Federal College of Education, Yola

Abstract:

The 21st century seems to be challenging for individuals, groups, organisations, and governments in employment creation because they have to deal with constant change, globalization, increased competition,
and continuous technological changes. The study examines the role of transformative education in teaching entrepreneurship in fine art in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. It adopted the two approaches to arts
entrepreneurship education put forward by Beckman (2007): one focuses on teaching new venture creation and the other focuses on transitioning students to professional careers. And art entrepreneur as one ‘who creates
a new business by combining soft skills with hard skills in the face of risk and uncertainty for the purpose of achieving profit and growth. While, transformative education or learning is said to occur when individuals
question assumptions based on prior experience and make changes in their thinking that lead to new worldviews, and new perspectives on their personal and professional live. The study employed survey design
with mixed method approach (exploratory and inductive research approach) which enables collection and analyses of quantitative and qualitative data to provide indebt information on the issue being investigated. This approach is needed because there are hardly any empirical findings in tertiary institutions in Adamawa state, Nigeria. Data were analysed using quantitative and qualitative techniques. The results indicate transformative education has significant impact on entrepreneurship learning in fine art in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The study concluded that the knowledge obtained from this study will contribute to an understanding of fine art teachers and students perspective transformations about the nature of 21st century
entrepreneurship skills requirements through their personal identification with the transformative education.
Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Education, Transformative Education, Fine Art, Tertiary Institutions

Research in Vocational and Technical Education for National Growth and Development: Prospects, Problems and Remedial Strategies

Uguru, Chike & Abdulmutilib, G.D
Department of Vocational and Technical Education
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
E-mail: uguruchike@yahoo.com

Abstract:

This paper discussed the low level of research in developing countries and its negative impact on her level of growth and development. It highlighted the great potentials of research in education, particularly
vocational and technical education, in attaining national growth and development; its problems and strategies for pragmatic researches to drive national growth and development. Research endeavours in developing
countries is limited by inadequate financing, inadequate or poor infrastructures, poor and obsolete facilities, difficulty in accessing top-rated journals, lack of mentorship, poor remuneration of researchers among other factors. The paper upholds the view of many authors that urgent steps need to be taken to address the above limitations of research by government and other stakeholders, and that there should be a paradigm shift of attention to young researchers/scientists who holds the key to future research in the continent. Properly planned, executed and implemented researches will lead to better service delivery, cost benefit production of
goods and services, bouyant economy, safer environment and improved living standard of citizens through use of new knowlegde and application of technology. The paper suggested that scientists/researchers be
encouraged through proper mentorship, financial support/grants, provision of relevant equipment and materials for research, good policies to boost research, integration of scientific writing and publishing
principles in the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as strategies for encouraging more research efforts in developing countries.
Key words: National Growth and Development, Educational Research, Vocational and Technical Education.

Utilization of Accounting Skills for Teaching and Learning in Tertiary Institutions in Ebonyi State for National Development

Nwali Ngozi Benedette
Department of Business Education
Ebonyi State College of Education, Ikwo
Email: ngo.nwali@gmail.com

Abstract:

This study sought to determine the extent to which accounting educators in tertiary institutions in Ebonyi State utilize accounting skills in teaching and learning. Three research questions and corresponding hypotheses guided the study. A survey research design was adopted. Population of the study consists of sixtyfour (64) accounting educators. The entire population was studied without sampling because of its size.
Questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. All the questionnaire administered were all properly completed and returned back to the researcher. The data collected were analyzed using mean (X) and
standard deviation (SD) to answer the research questions and ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Results revealed that accounting educators utilize accounting
resources at a low extent. The results also showed that inadequate power supply and lack of alternative source coupled with high cost of maintaining the available facilities among others are their major constraints. The
implication of the findings is that in as much as the accounting educators do not fully utilize the needed skills in teaching and learning, there will be continued drawn back in teaching and learning of accounting in tertiary
institutions in Ebonyi State in particular and Nigeria in general. Based on the results obtained, this study recommended among others that accounting educators should acquire relevant accounting competencies and
utilize them for instruction while management of tertiary institutions and government should ensure provision of the needed accounting facilities.
Keywords: Accounting, Skills, National Development