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    ANALYSIS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' ACHIEVEMENT IN SENIOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION.PHYSICS IN JOS METROPOLIS, PLATEAU STATE
    (Journal Science, Mathematics and Technology Education (JOSMA, 2019) Inyang, Uwem Sunday, Umaru, Mohammed Gwamna, Macmillan Mafulul Josiah (Mstan)
    The purpose of this study was to compare the achievement of students in Senior Secondary School Certfficate Examinations (SSCE) in physics as conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) in Jos metropolis, Plateau State. Survey research design of the ex-post facto type was adopted for the study. The study was carried out using private and public senior secondary schools in Jos metropolis which were purposively sampled. Randomly selected 450 candidates, from a population of 3,465, constituted the sample for the study. •The instrument for the collection of data was the WAEC and NECO Results Pro forma (WANERP) designed by the researchers and validated by two experts. WANERP was used to collect data of May/June WAEC and June/July NECO SSCE in physics for four years (2013 — 2016). Two research questions and three hypotheses guided the study. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation while the hypotheses were tested using the t-test statistics at 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed that there was significant difference in the candidates' achievement in WAEC and NECO SSCE physics, and school type (public and the private school) had significant influence in the candidates' achievement in both WAEC and NECO SSCE physics. It was recommended among others that that physics teachers should attached importance to skillful and full coverage of physics syllabus before candidates are presented for external examinations such as WAEC and NECO SSCE.
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    Analysis of Questioning Pattern and Validity of Secondary School Geography Teachers in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State
    (Journal of Educational Studies, 2009) Dickson, s. Dakur
    The purpose of the paper was to analyse the evaluation questions of geography teachers as contained in their lesson plans. in terms of how well they cover the objectives of the lesson and the types and forms of the question with respect to Blooms (/964) and Franenkel (/973) classifications. The simple random sampling was employed to select the lesson plans of twenty-one geography teachers of the study area from a sample frame of thirty-eight teachers. which served as the sole instrument used for data collection for the study. The statistical techniques of proportion. chi-square and Pearson product moment correlation coefficient were used for the analysis of the data. The result of the analysis revealed that while a large number of the teachers asked appropriate and adequate questions. majority of them could not ask diverse questions. Moreso, those who asked appropriate questions. such questions were not necessarily adequate. Thus. no significant relationship existed between the appropriateness and adequacy of the evaluation questions of the teachers. Most of them were able to ask both low and high level questions with a slight difference between qualification groups. Appropriate recommendations were therefore made based on these findings.
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    ANALYSIS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN NIGERIA
    (NATIONAL JOURNAL OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION, 2015-07) Gaji Fatima Dantata Ph.D
    The study investigated the situation of special early childhood education programme in Nigeria. This involved an appraisal of the programme which focused on the major components such as; availability of special early childhood education programme itself; significant roles of specialists in the provision of services, and existing potentialities in the provision of special early childhood education in the country. Three research questions were stated for the study. A descriptive survey was adopted to ascertain the position regarding the programme setting and establishment of ECCDE sections in public schools. The population of the study includes every nursery school located in the public school setting. The special nursery preschool provisions in the states visited automatically inform the research sample. A test –retest validity was established for ECESQ and a coefficient value of 0.71 was obtained, confirming the applicability of the instruments. Descriptive statistical analysis was used, which were in the form of calculation of percentages and ratios. Findings indicate that services for children with special needs are very scarce and almost unnoticeable in Nigeria, and almost exclusive private entrepreneurship of the minimal services available. There is, however, potential base for the development of early special needs education programmes. The findings have relevant implications for the establishment of special early childhood education in Nigeria.
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    A Study of Academic Achievement of Nomadic Fulani Primary School Girls Having High and Low Achievement Motivation
    (The Educational Psychologist, 2015-09-01) Beatrice Ahamdu Bahago; Onyachom Alexander Ogaga
    The Study was geared toward examining the academic achievement of primary school nomadic Fulani girls having high and low achievement motivation. The sample comprised of 300 primary six nomadic Fulani girls from Adamawa State. The research tools used were Achievement Motivation Rating Scale and Nomadic Girls Achievement Test. Two research questions and hypotheses each guided the study. Mean and Standard deviation were used to answer the research questions, and t-test was used to test the hypotheses. The findings revealed that nomadic Fulani girls with high achievement motivation perform better in academic achievement than the students having low achievement motivation.
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    Evaluating the Impact of eBook on Reading Motivation of Students of Higher Learning in Nigerian Universities
    (Columbus IFLA, 2016-08-02) Akpokodje, Vera Nkiruka; Ukwuoma, Scholastica Chizoma
    Reading among students is a vital aspect of their learning process and should be encouraged, any effort or innovation that improves the reading motivation of students is worth sustaining. This study was carried out to evaluate the impact of ebooks on reading motivation of students in Nigerian Higher institution based on observations that the rate of reading has been dwindling and majority of youths prefer to while away time on frivolities rather than reading to widen their intelligence. The study adopted descriptive survey research method the population consist of students from University of Nigeria and University of Jos. The findings of the study showed that majority of the students studied were aware of ebooks, and they normally access them through Google books. The materials often used were textbooks and reference materials; the use them mainly for study and research. The students were motivated to use ebooks because they could read them at the comfort of their homes, it saved a lot of time for them and these books were so easy to search and had created a lot of impact as many of them agreed that it had improved their reading habits, increase the volumes of books they read and helps them to understand the text. The study therefore concluded that to encourage good reading habits among students, the universities should provide broadband Internet access and enough facilities to accommodate all the students. Librarians should intensify in their effort to create more awareness among the students.
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    An Assessment of Internet Utilisation in Selected Agricultural Colleges of Plateau State, Nigeria.
    (INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND APPLIED RESEARCH, IJSAR, 2016-01) Akpokodje Edore; Akpokodje Vera
    The study investigated the patterns of Internet use among students of agriculture in some selected colleges of agriculture in Plateau State, Nigeria. A well-structured questionnaire was distributed among the 128 Higher National Diploma (HND) students of agriculture in colleges of agriculture in Plateau State. Questionnaires were given out to students using a simple random sampling technique. Simple frequency tables were used to analyze the data collected. A t-test and correlation were also performed on the data. The present study demonstrates and elaborates the various aspects of Internet use such as; most frequently used place for internet use, purpose for which the Internet is used, use of Internet services, problems faced by users and satisfaction level of users with Internet facility provided in the colleges. The study results revealed that 78.1% of the respondents had used the Internet for research, 45.3% had accessed the Internet at a cyber café, slow access speed had been the major problem faced by users (48.8%), students within the age group of 20 to 25 years had spent more time on the Internet than other age categories (43.8%), majority of the respondents utilized the World Wide Web service of the Internet (50.8%) and there is significant association (perfectly positive relationship) between Internet facility, awareness and Internet use. Some suggestions have been put forth to make the service more beneficial for the academic community of agricultural colleges under study.
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    Pedagogical Approach for Effective Teaching of English Language in Nigerian Secondary Schools
    (Journal of Asian Multicultural Research for Educational Study, 2020-12-03) Olarewaju, Ogundele Michael; Oparinde, Yemi; Ogechi, Emmanuel
    This paper examined the pedagogical approaches to the teacher learning of English language in Nigerian secondary schools. However, the paper identified the concepts and types of pedagogical approaches. The factors affecting pedagogical approach for effective teaching and learning of English language. It was therefore concluded that the most effective pedagogical approach for the teaching-learning process of English language is the use of child centredness approach, activity oriented prorgamme it was therefore recommended that teachers should be curriculum. It was noted that effective use of pedagogical approach enhances effective teaching learning of English language especially in Nigerian secondary schools.
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    Promoting Gender Equity, Scientific Literacy and Peace Among Nigerian Secondary School Students Through Gender Mainstreaming Strategies.
    (Nigerian Journal of Teacher Education and Teaching, 2013) Ozoji, Bernadetta Ebele; Mmegwa, Patricia Uwamezi; Anyebe, Mary Ocheenia; Oriade, Mary L. T.
    The paper discussed the promotion of gender equity, scientific literacy and peace among Nigerian secondary school students through the use of gender mainstreaming strategies. The concepts of gender equity, scientific literacy and peace were defined. The importance of acquiring scientific literacy and peaceful co-existence of Nigerian children were emphasized. The under-representation, discrimination and under-achievement of Nigerian students in science technology and mathematics courses were discussed. Some of the factors militating against gender equity and scientific literacy were highlighted , such as: gender stereotyping, parental preference of early marriage to education and masculine image of science and technology. The paper outlined the aims of gender mainstreaming Strtegies which include ensuring the rites, roles of girls and boys, equal attention in all school activities, respecting cultural differences and ensuring participation and protection of rights of all students in STM classrooms. Gender mainstreaming package discussed by the paper included the use of gender-inclusive images and constructs, use of gender-inclusive languages or expressions, use of gender-inclusive pictures and textual materials. The implication of the use of gender mainstreaming strategies for peaceful co-existence and conflict resolution by Nigerian students were highlighted. Finally, the paper concluded that, if gender was not attained in our educational institutions at a foundational level, it would be difficult if not impossible to have social peace, economic and technological advancement in Nigeria, no matter how scientifically literate the citizenry might be.
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    RE-TUNING FEMALE STUDENTS’ PSYCHOLOGICAL STATUS IN CHEMISTRY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KOGI STATE NIGERIA
    (Academic Research International, 2013) Sunday Oni Owojaiye1 , Ezinne Charity Maxwell2
    The study investigated the re-tuning female students’ psychological status in chemistry in secondary schools in Kogi State, Nigeria. The purpose was to investigate the psychological status of the female students as against their male counterparts in the pursuit of chemistry and the motivational status of the female students as against the male students and to know the interest status of the female students against the males. Three hypotheses were used in the study. A sample of six hundred (600) was randomly selected from Central and Western Senatorial Districts of Kogi State (300 females and 300 males). The study design was survey. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire, structured and validated (with face and content) validity and subjected to a test re-test reliability index of 0.75r. Data collection was carried out by the six research assistants used for the study. Data was analyzed using Spearman Ranking Order at 0.05level of Significance and at 598 degree of Freedom. The study indicated that female students do not study chemistry based on phobia and the female students believed that chemistry is time consuming, has a lot of theories and more calculations. The study recommends among others that female students who pass chemistry with high grade should be given incentives in monetary and award of excellence to motivate others.
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    Performance Expectancy as a Determinant of Use of Open Access Resources by Lecturers in University Of Ibadan, Nigeria
    (International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science, 2017-03) Oluseun Taiwo Akanni; Airen Edale Adetimirin
    The research work examined the open access resources as a major source of information resources available to lecturers. Open access provides information resources to lecturers at no cost. Notable among the open access resources are Institutional Repository, Open access databases, open access journals, Author’s personal archives and open text books. Objective of this study was to examine performance expectancy, as a factor affecting the use of open access resources by lecturers in University of Ibadan. The design adopted for the study was the descriptive research and population comprised lecturers from University of Ibadan. Random sampling was used to select 174 as sample size. Questionnaire for Lecturers was used as the research instrument. The analysis was done using descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages, while inferential statistics such as the Pearson product moment correlation and regression analysis was used to test hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. Majority of the lecturers (77.1%) used open access resources to publish articles in the open access medium and also refer their students for assignment completion. Open access resources were useful to most of the lecturers (76.3%): of relative advantage and very relevant to the academic activities. However the study also revealed that Performance expectancy is a strong determinant of use of open access resources as result showed there was a significant positive correlation between performance expectancy and use of open access resources by lecturers (r= .867**; n = 152; p <0.05)by lecturers. In conclusion, performance expectancy is a strong determinant of use of open access resources by lecturers.