EFFECT OF CONCEPT MAPPING ON STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT AND INTEREST IN ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY IN CAMEROON

Category : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTS,VOLUME 2, NUMBER 1, 2010

*¹Nekang, F. N and U.N.V. Agwagah

*Department of Curriculum Studies and Teaching, University of Buea, Cameroon

Department of Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

ABSTRACT

This study investigated the effect of concept mapping on two groups of form five (final year secondary school) students’ achievement and interest in elementary probability. It also sought to find out the effects of concept mapping on the achievement of male and female students in probability. A 17-item-essay type Achievement Test in Elementary Probability (ATEP) and a 13-item Probability and Statistics Interest Inventory (PSII) were administered on 154 subjects before and after teaching. The internal consistency of ATEP (α = 0.70) and the reliability coefficient of PSII (α = 0.64) were computed using the Cronbach Alpha (α) formula. The subjects were randomly drawn from two schools in Bui Division, in the North-West Region of Cameroon. The study lasted for two weeks. Data were analyzed using means and standard deviations to answer the three research questions and a two-way (2×2) analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), to test the two hypotheses stated at p ≤ .05 level of significance. Results showed that concept mapping enhances students’ achievement and interest in probability and statistics in Bui Division in Cameroon. It was recommended among others that concept mapping techniques should be used by all mathematics teachers at all levels of instruction from primary to tertiary. Also, that students should apply the knowledge of concept mapping in other subjects, topics of mathematics, in summarizing their notes or other works and during examinations especially when answering essay-type questions and in self-evaluation.Keywords: Concept mapping, Achievement, Interest, Elementary Probability, Gender, Mathematics

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA IMPLICATION FOR MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS (MDGS)

Category : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTS,VOLUME 2, NUMBER 1, 2010

Olaleye, F.O.

Department of Educational Foundations and Management

University of Ado-Ekiti, Ado- Ekiti, Nigeria

e-mail: funsolaleye@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

This paper stresses the importance of redesigning tertiary institutions programmes in Nigeria to accommodate entrepreneurship education. The need to reduce poverty and unemployment among youth after graduation is imperative for sustainable growth of the nation’s economy. The paper examines the declaration in Millennium Development Goals (MDGS), one of which was poverty reduction. The implication of it on the teaching of entrepreneurship education in higher education as a way of reducing poverty. The paper concludes by suggesting various practical ways of teaching entrepreneurship education to all students in order for them to be self reliant.

Keywords: Poverty reduction, Entrepreneurship, Tertiary Institutions, Unemployment, Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AS A TOOL FOR RURAL POVERTY REDUCTION

Category : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTS,VOLUME 2, NUMBER 1, 2010

^1*Chikaire, J., ² Adejoh, S.O., ³Osuagwu C.O.and ⁴Jamilu, A.A

¹Department of Agricultural Extension, Federal University of Technology, Owerri

²Demonstration Secondary School, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

³Kogi State Community and Social Development Agency, Lokoja

⁴Department of Agricultural Management and Extension Technology, Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo

ABSTRACT

Information is not a magic cure for hunger or poverty. However, the information at the right time can help in funding a solution. ICT includes or whole range of technologies that facilitate communication and the processing and transmission of information by electronic means from conventional radio and landline to computers, internet and mobile phones. There is much emphasis now in the development community of government, donors and NGOs to push for the widespread rollout of community access to ICTs as a tool for direct poverty relief. ICT will be an invaluable tool for those striving to meet the Millennium Development Goals of eradication poverty, equality and empowerment, education, training, jobs, political participation and the rest. Without the application of ICT, there will be no adequate measurement or tracking of progress on all the MDGs. It is only through modern survey and statistical techniques, heavily dependent on the advances of ICT, that one will be able to track employment, income, and other statistics relevant for growth and economic development. It is only by the application of ICT that there can be hope of adequate unraveling of the complex causal patterns of discrimination and inequalities. This paper argues that ICT used in the right way and purposes will enhance economic growth and poverty alleviation. It provides priority areas of attention, keys to successful ICTS for poverty derivation, and also suggests the way forward

Key words: ICT, poverty, growth, education, development

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EFFECTS OF CHRISTIAN ENTREPRENURSHIP ON BUSINESS EDUCATION

Category : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTS,VOLUME 2, NUMBER 1, 2010

YOUTH AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

¹B. O. Nwosu and ²Ohiwerei, Franklin Ohiole

¹Department of Business Education, Ebonyi State University, Ebonyi State-Nigeria.

²Department of Vocational and Technical Education, Ambrose Alli University, Edo state, Nigeria.

E-Mail: Ohiolefr@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

This paper examines the effects of Christian entrepreneurship on business education youths and nation development. It revealed both positive and negative effects on youths, the progress made by some African countries in formulating policies that will enable them to empower youths in Africa through the following means; education training, empowerment, science and technology. Others are population, health, social services, sports recreation and culture. This paper uses historical survey in analyzing and evaluating the views of various authors in an attempt to inform researchers, business educators, scholars on current reasoning on the issue of effects of Christian entrepreneurship on business education. Conclusion and recommendations were made such as that youths should be given recognition of fundamental human rights such as freedom of political, cultural and religious expression as stipulated in the constitution of both national and international. Youths should be empowered. Youths should be in formulation of policies concerning them. Government should always give listing ears to the youths’ problems.

Keyword: religious, entrepreneurs, individual, profitable, business, God.

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EVALUATION OF SCIENCE TEACHERS’ LITERACY ON INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN AWKA EDUCATION ZONE

Category : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTS,VOLUME 2, NUMBER 1, 2010

Offiah, Francisca C. and Achufusi, Ngozi N.

Department of Science Education

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

ABSTRACT

The study evaluated the level of literacy of Secondary School Science Teachers on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Awka Education zone. Three research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The sample consisted of 150 science teachers selected from some schools by random sampling. The design was survey and the instrument was questionnaire that was structured on a 5 point rating scale. Analysis of data using mean and standard deviation were used for the research questions, while t-test was used to text the null hypotheses. Results showed that science teachers are minimally aware of the instructional values of ICT, location and qualification did not influence the use of ICT facilities. Based on the findings, recommendations were made that secondary school science teachers should be trained and the awareness of the values of ICT created, to enhance learning and promote students performance.

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INVESTIGATION OF SLEEP PATTERN AMONG STUDENTS OF HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN MUBI, ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA

Category : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND POLICY REVIEW, VOLUME 3, NUMBER 2, 2011

¹Joseph J; ¹Samuel J.G.; ²Makwai A.S.; ¹Midawa S.M.; ¹Zainab B.M. and ³Yaduma N

¹Department of Biological Sciences, Adamawa State University, Mubi Adamawa State, Nigeria

²College of Administration and Business Studies, Potiskum, Yobe State, Nigeria

³Government Day Secondary School (Senior Section) Lamorde, Mubi, Adamawa State, Nigeria

E-mail: gamsamjj@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

Sleep is so vital to health that people who are unable to sleep sufficiently or who are deprived of sleep experience deterioration in every dimension of their health. However, millions of people today are experiencing sleep debt, unable to get the amount of healthful sleep needed for wellbeing. Hence, this study was undertaken to investigate the pattern of sleep among students of higher educational institutions in Mubi, viz; Adamawa State University, Mubi; The Federal Polytechnic, Mubi and College of Health Technology, Mubi. A total of 276 structured questionnaires were administered to students from the three (3) institutions using stratified random sampling technique. The results were analyzed using descriptive statistics (tables and percentages). The results obtained indicated that out of 89 students from the College of Health Technology, Mubi 27 (30.34%). were deprived of adequate sleep, having an average of 4-5 hours of sleep per night. However, 43 (48.31%) and 19 (21.35%) usually sleep for 6-7 and 8-10 hours per night respectively. Among the 97 students of the Federal Polytechnic, 21 (21.65%) were sleep deprived having 4-5 hours of sleep while 58 (59.79%), 14 (14.43%) and 4 (4.12%) usually sleep for 6-7, 8-10 and 10 hours and above respectively. A total of 31 (34.44%) students out of the 90 from the Adamawa State University, Mubi were usually deprived of adequate sleep, having average of 4-5 hours of sleep, while 43 (47.78%), 10 (11.11%) and 6 (6.67%) students sleep for 6-7, 8-10 and 10 hours or more respectively. Overall, 79 (28.62%) students from the three institutions were usually sleep deprived having average of 4-5 hours of sleep. On the other hand, 144 (52.17%), 43 (15.58%) and 10 (3.62%) usually have 6-7, 8-10 and 10 or more hours of sleep respectively. Based on gender 40 males (26.14%) and 39 females (31.71%) were usually deprived of adequate sleep, indicating that females relatively suffer more sleep deprivation than males. The important factors that hinder the students from obtaining adequate sleep were demands of busy lifestyles and lack of quiet and comfortable place to sleep.

Keywords: Sleep, pattern, students, investigation.

THE ROLE OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IN DEVELOPING CHRISTIAN YOUTHS SOCIALLY AND MORALLY TO SAVE NIGERIA

Category : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND POLICY REVIEW, VOLUME 3, NUMBER 2, 2011

Ishaya Mallo Makpu

Department of Religious Studies

Nasarawa State University, Keffi

E-mail: ishayamakpu@yahoo.com.

ABSTRACT

Christian Education is concerned with inculcating into individual, the Christ-like life. It is also concerned with ultimate development of character and Christian maturity in the youths. It is centered on Christ and the goal is to be like Christ in all ramifications. This paper examines Christian Education and it role in developing the Christian Youths, morally and socially. It defines education, Christian education, and Christianity. It also gave some aims of Christian education, biblical views of social and moral development of youths were addressed. The roles and effects of Christian education were also identified.

Keywords: Christian, Education, Social, Moral, Development, Role play and Maturity.

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RELATIVE CONTRIBUTION OF COGNITIVE ENTRY QUALIFICATION AND SEMESTER GRADES ON MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES STUDENTS

Category : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND POLICY REVIEW, VOLUME 3, NUMBER 2, 2011

Ajogbeje, O. J.

Department of Mathematics

College of Education, Ikere – Ekiti

E-Mail: ajogbejeoke@yahoo.com

ABSRACT

The study examined relative contribution of entry qualifications (SSCE and PCCE) and semester scores (MTH 111, MTH 112, MTH 122, STA 111 and MTH 211) on academic achievement in Mathematics among Environmental Studies Students in Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo. A sample of 175 students were selected using stratified random sampling techniques, from four Departments: 45 in Architectural Technology (Arch), 60 in Quantity surveying Technology (QST), 32 in Survey and Geo – Informatics Technology (SGT) and 38 in Town and Regional Planning (TRP). The instrument used was scores from the examination results: PCCE scores, SSCE results and semester results. Multiple regression analysis was used in the data analysis. The results showed that 48.68% of student’s variability in academic achievement among the Environmental Studies students in the polytechnic could be attributed to a linear combination of the seven (7) variables at National Diploma (ND) level. MTH 122, STA 112, MTH 112 and MTH 111 made significant contributions to the criterion variable while PCCE, SSCE showed negative contributions.

Keywords:Relative Contribution, Entry Qualification, Semester Grades, Mathematics Achievement and Environmental Studies Students

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DEMOCRATIZATION, GOOD GOVERNANCE AND EDUCATION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF POLITICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES IN EDUCATION IN TWO (2) LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCILS IN BRITAIN AND NIGERIA

Category : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND POLICY REVIEW, VOLUME 3, NUMBER 2, 2011

Abdur-Rahman Olalekan Olayiwola

Department of Political Science

Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria

ABSTRACT

This paper focuses attention on a theme that is as old as mankind, as current as today’s pre-occupation and as relevant to our future as a people. It is universal in the sense that the theme is not peculiarly Nigerian or British, but something that is the preoccupation of the whole world. Democratization, the process of becoming a “democracy”, is spreading its wave throughout the world in a slow, gradual, long-term historical process. It is a broad phenomenon, which is not only political, but also economic and social. Good governance is also of paramount importance the world over because it has to do with the welfare, happiness and good life for the citizens, maintenance of law and order, freedom and human rights, sovereignty and territorial integrity and relating with regional and international communities on the level of mutual respectability among a host of other characteristics. In the same vein, throughout the world, education is seen as an investment that can help speed up national development. The paper compares and contrasts political and social issues in education in two Local Government Councils in Britain and Nigeria. As a substantial piece of work, this study makes a significant and original contribution to an understanding of politics and education in the Nigerian and British societies. In a lively and original way the paper demonstrates how political and social pressures become the predominant determinants of how education is administered and raises issues of fundamental importance to an understanding of politics and education in the Nigerian and British society, especially at the local government level. The paper combines facts discovered by the author during his research in Britain and practical role as a British Local Councillor for many years and chair of Southwark London Borough Council Committees on Licensing, Secure Accommodation Review Panel and under 8’S Committees on Education Leisure and Social Services. London Councillor Dr. Olayiwole also served on Committee on Planning, Regeneration and Economic Development, Equalities Social Services, Education, Housing, Community Development and chaired Borough and bankside Community Council in London to mention just a few . The author also conducted researches in the Egbeda Local Government of the Pace Setter State of Oyo in the South West Geo-political zone of Nigeria as an indigene of Elelu village in the area with insights which add to an understanding of the role of political and social issues in education in the two councils of the two countries compared. The paper concludes that as it obtains in Britain, the Nigerian constitution needs to be amended to make education free and compulsory especially at primary and secondary school levels. It further recommends that the issues of inadequate funding; defective school education institutions premises and environment; the limitation to the use of English as the only language of education; the non-challant indifferent family, private sector and non-governmental organizations’ inputs in education, and the ubiquitous role of the mass media of communication in education need to be addressed urgently. The process by which quality

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