African Journal of Educational Management

Sustaining National Development through Quality Technical Education in Ondo State, Nigeria

2024-12-23T16:10:35+00:00

Technical Education, which is geared towards preparing people for technological development of a nation, is fast diminishing in terms of recognition and utilization. Consequently, there is serious reduction in production of skilled and competent personnel who drive the economy for sustainable development at craft level in Nigeria. This study therefore was carried out to examine sustaining National Development through Quality Technical Education in Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was used. The study was conducted in the five Technical Colleges in Ondo state and purposive sampling was used in selecting 55 technical teachers. Three research questions were formulated and answered. A modified structured questionnaire called Sustaining National Development Through Quality Technical Education In Nigeria Questionnaire (SNDTQTEINQ) with a reliability coefficient of 0.82, was used to collect data for the study. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results revealed that teaching-learning facilities are grossly inadequate (x? = 1.68, SD = 1.24) most available facilities are obsolete (x? = 1.29, SD = 1.20), infrastructural materials for teaching-learning are rarely utilized (x? = 1.21, SD = 1.25), and there are acute shortage of Technical instructors (x? = 2.24, SD = 1.35; x? = 2.30, SD = 1.37), for effective training and teaching. These culminated to weakening the quality of technical education. Based on these findings, it was recommended that timely intervention is required in the area of providing adequate learning facilities, refurbishing old equipments, provision and utilization of technical infrastructures, and employment of more technical experts to all technical colleges should be given preference if the desired national sustainable development through quality technical education is to be achieved.

School Supervision, Inspection and Quality of Secondary Education in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Oyo State

2024-12-23T16:22:43+00:00

Effective school supervision and inspection have been identified as key mechanisms for improving educational outcomes. However, research specifically focusing on their influence on secondary education quality in the context of Ibadan North Local Government remains limited. This study adopted descriptive survey research design. Four hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The population of the study comprised all the teachers’ and principals in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State, while 391 teachers and principals were sampled through multistage sampling technique A self-structured questionnaire titled “Influence of School Supervision and Inspection on Quality of Secondary Education (ISSIQS)” containing 18 items with 0.85 reliability coefficient was used for data collection. The data collected was analysed using Pearson Product Moment correlation and multiple regression at 0.05 level of significance. The study found that school supervision has positive and significant relationship with quality education (r=0.049, p= 0.033) & (r = 0.706, p = 0.000) for both teachers and principals respectively. Also, school inspection has positive and (no) significant relationship with quality secondary education (r=0.266, p=0.243) & (r=0.753, p=0.000) for both teachers and principals respectively. There was found to be a relative and joint contribution of school supervision and inspection on the quality secondary education. The study concluded that school supervision and inspection have positive and significant relationship with quality secondary education. It was therefore recommended that school supervision and inspection should be given more attention to further enhance quality of secondary education.

Innovative Educational Management Practices in the Implementation of the Nigeria’s National Policy on Education for Sustainable Learning

2024-12-23T16:41:34+00:00

This paper discussed innovative practices in the National Policy on Education (NPE) with regards to its implementation in attending to this crisis period for sustainable learning in Nigeria. The paper therefore examined all the concepts involved and while ex-raying the section of the policy concerned with planning and administration of education in Nigeria, identified issues, concerns and the way forward for the implementation of the policy to attend to this crisis period for sustainable learning in Nigeria. The paper identified innovative educational management issues such as sharing of responsibilities between all tiers of government and participation and involvement of communities among others. Similarly, it noted concerns such as rift between tiers of government and politicization of community involvement among others. On the way forward, the paper suggested the need for the delineation of the responsibilities of all tiers of government and increased participation of the community in the implementation of the national policy among others.

Parents’ Social Class, Education and Employment Status of Bank, Insurance, and other Finance Employees in Ibadan Oyo State, Nigeria

2024-12-23T16:53:11+00:00

This study investigated the influence of parent social class, educational qualification, and employment status of bank, insurance, and other finance employees in Ibadan metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria. The descriptive survey research design was adopted, while 755 out of the 1,012 bank, insurance, and other finance employees in Ibadan metropolis were selected proportionately. Structured questionnaires made up of closed-ended questions were used to collect data. Pearson’s product-moment correlation and multiple regression were used to analyse the data at a 0.05 significance level. There were significant relationships between mothers’ (r = .464) and fathers’ (r = .464) education on the educational qualification of respondents. Parents’ education (? = .072, p > .05) fathers’ occupation (? = .018, p > .05) and had no significant influence on the employment status of respondents. There was a significant influence of parents’ standard of living (? = .082, p = .031) and respondents’ education (? = .112, p = .006) on employment status. Finally, it was shown that education and Parents’ social class factors (Mothers’ Occupation, Education Profile, Parents’ Standard of Living, Fathers’ Employment, Fathers’ Occupation, Mothers’ Education, and Mothers’ Employment – R = .229) contributed significantly to the employment status of the bank, insurance, and other finance employee’s employment status. Based on the findings, the study concluded that the social class and educational qualification of parents had significant influence on employment status of their children in financial institutions. The paper recommended that the illiterate parents receive formal education to achieve literacy skills; governments provide adult education facilities to support education of the illiterate parents; parents’ poverty be alleviated by government; parents diversify their sources of income for career opportunities for children; and career prospects and coping strategies of the children be enhanced.

Difference in Personal Attributes of Entrepreneurship Education Students Based On Level of Study South-West Universities, Nigeria

2024-12-23T17:03:45+00:00

The study investigated difference in personal attributes of entrepreneurship education students’ based on level of study in Universities in the South-west, Nigeria.The study adopted descriptive survey research design. Multi stage sampling technique was used to select a sample of 274 from 100 level and 316 students in 400 level. Students’ Attitude towards Entrepreneurship Questionnaire (SATEQ, 0.83) and Motivation towards Entrepreneurship Questionnaire (MTEQ= 0.80) were used for data collection. Result showed a significant difference (t= -3.351, p<0.05) in the Entrepreneurial attitude and Entrepreneurial motivation (t= -2.876, p<0.05) of 100 level and 400 level students of entrepreneurship education programme in Universities in the South-West. It was concluded that proper delivery of entrepreneurship education degree programme was a strong factor that enhanced attitude and motivation of students towards entrepreneurial business, hence, it was recommended that public universities should float entrepreneurship education programme because it was found to increase students’ attitude and motivation

Education and Female Genital Mutilation in Ekiti State, Nigeria

2024-12-24T04:22:01+00:00

This study examined education and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) practices in Ekiti State. The descriptive research design of the survey type was adopted for this study, with the population consisting of all married women living in the 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Ekiti State. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 371 married women as sample from 6 LGAs. The instrument titled ‘Perceived Impact of Education on Female Genital Mutilation Practice (PIEFGMP)’ was used to collect data for the study. The instrument was subjected to face and content validity. The reliability co-efficient of 0.79 was obtained through the Cronbach Alpha reliability testing method. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. All hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The findings showed that the level of FGM practice in Ekiti State was moderate and correspondent the level of campaign programme on FGM practice was low. The findings also showed significant relationship between media campaign, health campaign, level of education and FGM practice in Ekiti State. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that government and policy makers should promote women’s access to education, health care, and develop projects that generally promote women’s access to and engagement with the media.

Internet Addiction and Peer Pressure as Determinants of Senior Secondary School Students' Academic Performance in Ogun State, Nigeria

2024-12-24T04:31:51+00:00

This study examined peer influence and internet addiction as determinant of students’ academic performance in secondary schools in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 560 students from eleven schools. Two questionnaires and students’ performance score was obatined from schools used for the study and analysis was carried out with the use of regression analysis at 0.05 level of significance. Results showed that peer pressure and internet addiction significantly determined senior secondary school students academic performance (F₍₅₅₈₎ = 29.013, P < 05, F₍₅₅₈₎ = 60.449, P < 05) respectively. Also, combination of peer pressure and internet addiction significantly determined senior secondary school students academic performance (F₍₅₅₇₎ = 36.842, P < 05). The study concluded that peer pressure and internet addiction are good predictors of students’ academic performance when observed relatively and combined. It was recommended that parents should pay attention to how their children uses the internet and possibly restrict them on site to visit.

Kanuri and Babur/Bura Proverbs as Technique of Conflict Resolution and National Integration

2024-12-24T04:43:36+00:00

The provision of security and national development is paramount in every nation. However, the conflict resolution and peacemaking in the conflict zone through the means of language resources, is the subject matter of this article. In view of this, the Kanuri and Babur/Bura proverbs are selected for a critical discussion in conflict resolution. A functionalist theory of African literature, in a close reference to Kanuri and Babur proverbs teleguided the research to accounting for the analysis of the data collected. The knowledge driven from the proverbs, ranging from the form, content, message, procedure and function are liable to disseminate correct information that could result in conflict resolution, management and national integration.

Administrator Leadership Styles and Job Satisfaction of Teaching Personnel in Secondary Schools in Oyo State, Nigeria

2024-12-24T05:06:27+00:00

This study investigated the relationship between Administrator Leadership Styles (ALSs) and Job Satisfaction (JS) of Teaching Personnel (TP) in secondary schools in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo state. The study adopted descriptive survey research design with sample size of 180 teachers. Simple random sampling technique was used to sample senior secondary schools in Ibadan North Local Government area of Oyo State, Nigeria while the proportion to size sampling technique was used to select 180 teachers across the sampled schools. A questionnaire titled “Administrator Leadership Styles and Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (ALSJSQ)” was used for data collection. Two research questions were answered using frequency count, simple percentage, mean and standard deviation while one hypothesis was tested using Pearson’s Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMC) at 0.05 level of significance. The result showed that level of JS of TP was high (x = 2.60) and autocratic leadership style was most commonly used by administrators of public secondary schools (x= 3.01) against the threshold of 2.5. There was significant positive and moderate correlation between ALSs and JS of TP, r = (.45), 0.000, P< .05. Public school administrators should maintain and sustain job satisfaction of their teaching personnel. Autocratic leadership style should be sustained in Nigerian public secondary schools since it has been established in the finding that, the most common style of leadership among administrators was autocratic style.

Supervision and In-Service Training as Correlates of Secondary School Teachers’ Productivity in Ogun East Senatorial District

2024-12-24T05:54:05+00:00

Secondary education is facing a lot of problems that has given rise to poor outputs or products. It was observed that poor quality of products from secondary schools was as a result of multi-faceted problems bedeviling the system in Nigeria. Such problems are inadequate facilities, low morale of teachers, poor supervision of schools, frequent changes in educational policies, lack of in-service training and so on. It is against this background problem that the study investigated the relationship among supervision, in-service training and secondary school teachers’ productivity in Ogun State East Senatorial District of Ogun State, Nigeria. This study adopted the descriptive research design of the survey type, while the simple random sampling technique was used to select the sample. The sample of the study were 500 respondents. The research instrument was tagged: Supervision, InService Training and Secondary School Teachers’ Productivity Questionnaire (SISTSSTPQ). The reliability co-efficient of the instrument was 0.77. Inferential statistics of Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) was used to test hypotheses 1-2 and hypotheses 3 was tested using Regression Analysis at p<0.05 level of significance. The result of the study showed that there was significant and positive relationship between supervision and secondary school teachers’ productivity, r = (0.724), (0.017), p<0.05; the hypothesis two revealed that there was significant and positive relationship between in-service training and secondary school teachers’ productivity, r = (0.765), (0.014), p<0.05; while the hypothesis three revealed that there was composite relationship among supervision, in-service training and secondary school teachers’ productivity; F_{(2, 480)} = 36.943, P<0.05. The study concluded that supervision and in-service training has great implication on secondary school teachers’ productivity. It was therefore recommended that there should be constant full supervision in both government and private owned secondary schools on yearly basis. Government should provide opportunities for teachers to attend trainings regularly so as to keep them abreast of present global trends in teaching and learning process.

Navigating Through Change Implementation Barriers in Institution of Learning

2024-12-24T13:24:16+00:00

Globalization, fiscal and budgetary constraints, upsurge enrolment, international competition for ranking, advent of advance Information, Communication and Technology (ICT), pressure for accountability from the government and public, request for job-ready university products are some of new waves of change calling for different modifications in our citadels of learning at all levels. Leaders therein need to brace up to embrace the new norms and adjust accordingly. They need to accommodate international dimensions to compete in the global world, modify their curriculum to entail soft skills, provide open learning, advance online learning and artificial intelligence, review institution mission, restructure administration for quality assurance, create encompassing activities in order to significantly contribute to 2030 agenda of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Hence, change implementation is imperative. However, it is not an easy task. It always faces resistance and other challenges which leaders need to carefully and systemically bypass. This paper discussed various dimensions of change initiatives, causes of resistance and how to successfully navigate through change implementation hurdles. The discussion of the paper will help leaders in different institutions of learning to be battle ready for any type of change necessary to be implemented and able to successfully skip through the change process. It is recommended that leaders of various institutions of learning should embrace the new norms and adjust accordingly, acclimatize to the various dimensions of change initiatives, causes of resistance and learn how to successfully navigate through change implementation.

Curbing Social Vices through Social Studies Curriculum in Nigeria

2024-12-24T13:31:53+00:00

This study investigated the potential of the Social Studies curriculum to address and mitigate social vices among youths in Nigeria. Social vices such as drug abuse, violence and corruption pose significant challenges to the nation's development and social cohesion. The Social Studies curriculum, with its focus on civic education, ethical behaviour, and community involvement, is uniquely positioned to combat these issues. This research evaluated the effectiveness of the current Social Studies curriculum in fostering positive values and reducing the prevalence of social vices among Nigerian youths. Through a combination of curriculum analysis, educator interviews and student surveys, the study identifies strengths and weaknesses in the existing educational framework. Preliminary findings suggest that while the curriculum includes relevant topics, its impact is limited by inadequate teacher training, lack of resources, and insufficient emphasis on practical applications. The study concludes that enhancing teacher education, incorporating interactive and experiential learning methods, and increasing community engagement are crucial for the Social Studies curriculum to effectively address social vices. By strengthening these areas, the curriculum can play a pivotal role in shaping responsible, ethical and socially conscious individuals, contributing to the broader goal of national development and social stability in Nigeria.

Appraisal of Internally Generated Revenue and School Plant Development in Osun State Public Secondary Schools

2024-12-24T13:48:50+00:00

This study appraised internally generated revenue and school plant development in public secondary schools in Osun State. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised all teachers in public secondary schools in Osun State from where 270 teachers were selected using simple random sampling technique. A self-designed questionnaire tagged “Appraisal of Internally Generated Revenue and School Plant Development (AIGRSPD)” and a Checklist were used to collect data for the study. Four research questions were raised and answered using percentages and frequency tables. Two research hypotheses were formulated and tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) at 0.05 level of significance. Findings, among others, revealed that secondary schools in Osun State generated revenue through various methods to complement government’s subvention for school plant development. It was concluded among others that government should increase the funds allocated to education sector in its budget and that secondary school administrators should be more proactive in getting revenue to supplement what government is providing through budgets

Gender-Related Issues and Labour Force Status of Federal University Graduates in Southwestern Nigeria

2024-12-24T13:59:41+00:00

Gender is a major demographic factor that determines who gets a place in the labour market. However, in Nigeria, the number of women in formal employment does not reflect the population ratio of women to men in the country. Women are mostly found in the informal sector working as sub-contractors, home-based businesses, and dependent employees although women with higher educational certificates tend to earn more, hence the need for this study. The Quant+qual mixed methods design was adopted, while multi-stage sampling technique was used to select two thousand graduates. Thirty human resource managers (HRMs) were interviewed. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were content analysed. The findings of the study revealed that gender influenced the labour force status of respondents in Southwestern Nigeria while the female gender was mostly into self-employment. This study recommended that universities should provide more females with relevant skills and information required by different economic sectors.

Perceived Influence of Principals’ Leadership Styles on Teachers’ Job Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Benue State, Nigeria

2024-12-24T14:38:05+00:00

The objective of this study was to: examine the perceived influence of principals’ autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire, transactional and transformational principals’ leadership styles on teachers’ job performance in public secondary schools in Benue State. Five research questions were used. A survey research design was adopted for the study. Sample size of 371 was derived from the population of 5,190 comprising principals and teachers in Benue State. Self-structured questionnaire was administered using random sampling technique. Descriptive statistics was used to answer the research questions, where mean values greater than the critical mean of 2.50 on a 4-point likert scale indicated high level of influence for the 31-items used. Results of the study showed that; there was high level of perceived influence of principals’ leadership style on teachers’ job performance in Benue State. Therefore, the adoption of the autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire, transactional and transformational leadership styles by principals in Benue State was recommended to improve teachers’ job performance.

Examining the Free Fee Policy Implementation in Public Primary Education Management in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

2024-12-24T14:54:46+00:00

This study examined the free fee policy implementation in the public primary education management with focus on three key performance indicators namely: quality of education provision, pupils’ enrolment and infrastructural facilities provision to establish whether the policy has brought to an end or a new beginning to public primary education challenges in Nigeria. Ebonyi State was used as the case study. The study employed descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised of all head teachers in public primary schools in Ebonyi State. Stratified simple random sampling technique was used to select 600 head teachers that formed the sample size of the study. The instrument for data collection was a 25 item structured questionnaire developed by the researchers and was duly validated with a reliability index of ‘r’ = 0.87 using the Cronbach Alpha statistical tool. Data collected was analyzed using the statistical method of mean and standard deviation for the research questions and t-test statistic for the hypotheses. One of the findings of the study was that enrolment into public primary schools was on the decrease in Ebonyi State. Based on the findings, the study concluded that if government does not give urgent attention to public primary education in Ebonyi State, there may be a soon end of it. The study therefore recommended among others that government should ensure adequate provision and maintenance of infrastructural facilities in public primary schools in Ebonyi State.