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- ItemOpen AccessA comparative study of the performance of the products of apprenticeship system and technical colleges i1'1.industries in Lagos State.(Department of Vocational Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, 2015) Odo, M.IThis study was a comparative study of the performance of the products of apprenticeship system and technical colleges i1'1.industries in Lagos State. The. design of the study was a survey. The population for the study was the products of vocational technical colleges and apprenticeship system working in DN Tyre & Rubber, Standard Home Furniture Manufacturing Company Ltd, Wahum Packaging Ltd and Universal Steel Ltd. These were the artisans, craftsmen, and technicians working in the industries ill Ogba. A random sampling technique was used to select 190 respondents. Four research questions and a hypothesis were raised for the study. A structured thirty eight (38) questionnaire items were generated for the study. Frequency, Mean, and Standard deviation were used to annlv:e the data collected. The t-test statistic was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level=of significance. The findings of the study showed that apprentices are no! good at reading and. interpreting working drawings and Classification of tools. Consequently, technical college products lacked the knowledge of selecting appropriate tools for working, carrying out maintenance services, trouble shooting, and operating machines. It was also discovered that theoretical knowledge of the apprentices can be enhanced by the use of expert facilitators, enrolling them in part-time vocational schools, off-the job learning and cognitive apprenticeship method of instruction, It was recommended that there is need to reform roadside apprenticeship along the line of modem apprenticeship which combines the learning of theory and practice,
- ItemOpen AccessA survey of competence needs of technical teachers in teaching basic electricity in technical colleges in Lagos State(Department of Science and Technology Education, University of Jos, 2015) Odo, M.IThis study is on improving competence needs of technical teachers in teaching basic electricity in technical colleges in Lagos State. The design adopted in this study was survey. The population for the study included aI/ the teachers teaching basic electricity in the six technical col/eges in Lagos state. The entire population • (30 respondents) was used for the study. A total number of twenty-four (24) questionnaire items were generated to elicit information from the respondents. Three research questions and a hypothesis were raised to guide the study. Mean and standard deviation were the statistical tools used for the analysis and the hypothesis was tested at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that the teachers have the knowledge of transfer of knowledge and ideas into practice, maintenance of electrical machines and equipments end identification of electrical materials and tools. Also, teachers do avoid using team teaching, discussion, modelling and storytelling in delivering their lessons. The study further showed that competence of teachers of basic electricity can be improved through: conferences, seminars, workshops, researches, mentoring/coaching, and creating professional development activities that coordinate with other professional development programmes. Also there is relationship between competencies possessed by basic electricity teacher and the teaching methods regularly used by the teachers. It was recommended that traditional methods of teaching can be incorporated into the new technologies of lnstruction=Teecnere of basic electricity should be regularly sent in-service training, workshops seminars, and conferences to update their knowledge. Teachers should be encouraged to be involved in research studies. Older senior teachers to mentor the young ones and creating professional development activities among teachers to be encouraged.
- ItemOpen AccessAchieving professionalism in adult and technical teacher education through managing change in pedagogy(A publication of Department of the Adult Learning and Continuing Education, Ekiti State Uuniversity, 2017) Odo, M.I; Ememe, P.IThe study is on achieving professionalism in adult and technical teacher education through managing change in pedagogy. Three research questions were raised for the study while the design adopted for the was survey. The population for the study included all the lecturers in Adult and Technology education, University of Lagos, Akoka and Lagos State University, Ojo. A total of 23 items structured questionnaire was used as the Instrument for data colieaion. The mean and standard deviation were the statistical tools used in analysing the data collected from the respondents. The findings of the study revealed that qualities of the teacher that qualify him as a professional include: Professional Attitude, Professional Ethics, Professional Development/Service, Professional Human Relations, and Professional Knowledge and Execution of Duties. Challenges to teacher professionalism include: Poor teaching and learning environment, Lack of mentoring the young teachers, difficulty in disengaging the unqualified, the quacks and the charlatansfrom teaching, and Politicizingeducation by government. Also the teachers' years of experience have positive effect on the teaching pedagogy
- ItemOpen AccessAdapted block hybrid method for the numerical solution of Du ng equations and related problems(2021-09-28) Abdulganiy, R.I.; Shiping, W.; Yuming, F.; Wei, Z.; Ning, T.Full texts attached
- ItemOpen AccessAdministrative Challenges Facing the Management of Technical and Vocational Schools in South East of Nigeria(Department of Science Education, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, 2012) Odo, M.IThe purpose of this study was to investigate the administrative challenges facing the management of technical and vocational schools in South East Region of Nigeria. A survey research design was adopted for .the study. The population for the study was 157, consisting of 15 directors and three directors, both at the five states of South East and Federal Zonal Ministry of Education, (South East) respectively. Five unit heads of the five States Secondary Schools (Technical) Management Board, 15 Principals and 119 Heads of Departments in Technical Colleges in the five States of South East. A 30-item structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The study showed that indiscipline among both staff and students, poor staff/principal relationship, workshop management, recruitment of qualified technical teachers, record keeping and availability of fund are factors that challenge technical and vocational administrators. It was recommended that principals should establish good rapport with their teachers and students to help promote discipline in the school, commercialize their workshops to generate money. Government should release enough money on time to schools. Staff should compulsorily sign the school's time book and also keep records of events.
- ItemOpen AccessAdvantages of Internet and Intranet for knowledge creation among lecturers and students in university of Ilorin.(Publication of Higher Education Research and Network Policy (HERPNET), Kampala International University, Uganda, 2012-06) Ogunlade, O. O.; Olafare, F. O.The study examined the advantages of internet and intranet for knowledge creation among lecturers and students in university of Ilorin. A questionnaire on the advantages of internet and intranet in knowledge creation and the difference between the roles of internet and intranet in knowledge creation, was designed to elicit information from a total of 81 lecturers and 568 undergraduates. Frequency count and percentage were used to analyze the research questions asked in the study. Results revealed that the internet connectivity was a very strong means of creating extensive knowledge. Moreover, majority agreed that there was a difference between the roles played by internet and intranet in knowledge creation. Based on the results, some recommendations were made ;that lecturers should be given more opportunity to use intranet for easy communication in the university, Undergraduates should also be given easy access to surf the internet anywhere on campus, the cost implications of which should have been added to their school fees on resumption
- ItemOpen AccessAn appraisal of teacher/student acceptance and satisfaction with the use of CAD package as compared to conventional method for teaching technical drawing at Secondary School Level in Lagos State.(Department of Educational Foundations, University of Lagos, 2019) Odo, M.ITechnical drawing is the language of engineers and it encompasses architectural, civil, mechanical and structural profession. Technical drawing is the means of conveying ideas or transforming ideas into reality. This study is an appraisal of Teacher/Student Acceptance and Satisfaction with the use of CAD package as compared to conventional method for teaching technical drawing at secondary sch 001 level in Lagos State. The study was carried out in Lagos State Senior Secondary Schools that offer technical drawing and has presented students in Technical Drawing in external examinations for five years. The design adopted for the study was survey andthe population for the study included all teachers teaching technical drawing and students of SS11 offering the subject. Four and two research questions and hypotheses respectively were raised to guide the study. A 30 structured questionnaire items was developed for the study. The instrument was rated in four-points rating scale of Very Effective (4), Effective (3), Not Effective (2) and Not Very Effective (1). The findings of the study showed that the CAD is very effective inteachitig and learning technical drawing, CAD facilities are not adequate in schools and therefore teachers and students do not regularly use them both in their private studies and classroom activities. It was recommended that among others that teachers of technical drawing should undergo refreshers training on CAD application, schools should provide a well-equipped drawing studio, teachers of technical drawing should regularly use CAD in teaching technical drawingand students should be encouraged to practice technicaz'drawing with CAD.
- ItemOpen AccessAN ASSESSMENT MECHANISM FOR THE ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCES AMONG FINAL YEAR STUDENTS OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN LAGOS STATE(International Journal of Home Economics Research,, 2014) Odo, M.I; Juliana, EThe study is on an assessment mechanism for the entrepreneurial competencies among final year vocational and technical education students of tertiary institutions in Lagos State. The design adoptedfor the study is the survey. The population of the study included all the final year vocational and technical education students of tertiary institutions in Lagos State. There are four tertiary institutions in Lagos State that offer vocational and technical education programme. These institutions include.' University of Lagos,' Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka; Yaba College of Technology and Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education Ijanikin. Random sampling technique was used to select 200 studentsfrom the schools.Five research questions were raised for the study. A 39 items structured questionnaire was used to gather information from the respondents. The data collected were analysed using the mean. The findings of the study revealed that all the raised competencies were possessed by most of the students. These competencies were possessed by the students at varying degrees. The highest possessed categorized competencies are leadership skills, basic business skills and Perceptions of trustworthiness skills. It was recommended that students should be encouraged to put into practice the competencies acquired. Other environmental factors that hinder the development of an entrepreneurial culture among students should be encouraged.
- ItemOpen AccessAnalysis of Students’ Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness Qualities in Nigerian Secondary School Classrooms: Challenges for Teaching/Learning Process(African Journal of Social Research and Development, 2009) Owoyemi, T. EEstablishing the specific criteria by the effective teaching can be evaluated is a vital step in the process of identifying teaching effectiveness qualities. Proper evaluation of teaching effectives establishes a climate that communicates a commitment to professional improvement and it is an expected means by which a teacher should make a valuable contribution to the achievement of the goals of the school. This study focused on the analysis of secondary school students’ evaluation of teaching effectiveness qualities in Nigerian Secondary Schools. A survey design of ex-post facto type was employed, using randomly selected 2988 senior secondary schools chemistry students as sample from the six states in the South West geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The participants were asked to rate the teaching effectiveness qualities expected from chemistry classroom. Data were collected using valid and reliable student’s evaluation of teaching effectiveness scale (SETES). Three research questions were answered in the study and data were analyzed using descriptive statistical tools. The results indicated that the average rating of teaching effectiveness variables by the student is (2.9447≤x≥3.5155). it implies that on the average, the students agreed that all the 50 variables in SETES are important and relevant indices of teaching effectiveness. The probability distributions of all the teaching effectiveness variables are asymmetrical. They are all negatively skewed (-1.6240 and -0.6070) and it indicates that most of the students rated all the items high as seminal to effective teaching in chemistry classroom. The kurtosis (k) are generally positive (0.0450 ≤k≤2.4530) except var16 (-0.4920) and Var48 (-0.0070), it implies that most of the distribution are leptokurtic. The major finding of the study was that Nigerian students’ rating of what constitute teaching effectiveness compared favourably with those of experts/researchers from developed countries. This showed the level of preparedness of Nigerian secondary school students in the effective evaluation of their teachers. Therefore, students’ evaluation of teaching effectiveness instrument should be developed based on the identified qualities
- ItemOpen AccessAN ANALYSIS OF THE NEW 9- YEAR BASIC EDUCATION MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM IN NIGERIA(2012) Awofala, A. O. A.The intention of this paper is to describe and reflect on the changes in the new 9-year basic education mathematics curriculum in Nigeria. The paper is divided into four major themes: history of curriculum development in mathematics education at the basic education level in Nigeria, the motivations for the revision of the primary and junior secondary education mathematics curricula, the development process of the new 9-year basic education mathematics curriculum, and the distinctions between the old mathematics curricula and the new 9-year basic education mathematics curriculum
- ItemOpen AccessApplication of Online Pedagogy to Enhance Undergraduates’ Learning Outcomes in Chemistry(International Council of Science Education, 2022-08-31) Okafor, NThe low Cumulative Grade Point Average of most chemistry undergraduates results in their low achievement and motivation which poses a threat to the production of future chemistry teachers. The diversity of this problem has resulted in several suggestions concerning the application of Google Meet strategy to determine its efficacy in ameliorating this problem in the Nigerian educational setting. Two null hypotheses guided the research. This study was an ex-post facto and quasi-experimental designs that involved 125 chemistry undergraduates. Three research instruments were used in data collection. Data were analyzed using mean and analysis of variance. Results showed that undergraduates exposed to Google Meet Pedagogy (GMP) had greater achievement than those exposed to Classroom Teacher Approach (CTA). However, undergraduates exposed to CTA had better motivation in chemistry than those exposed to GMP. The finding showed a significant influence of course types on undergraduates’ achievement in chemistry. There was no significant influence of course types on undergraduates’ motivation. The study concludes that undergraduates should be provided with adequate online facilities to be skillful and knowledgeable. It suggests that university lecturers should be sponsored for professional development on the application of online pedagogies to enhance undergraduates’ achievement and motivation in chemistry.
- ItemOpen AccessApprenticeship training system for development of workforce in woodwork industries for developing economies(A Publication of the School of Technology Education, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria, 2012-12) Olabiyi, O. S.The !w{Jer discussed apprenticeship training system in the development of workforce for woodwork industries in developing economies. it explains the meaning of apprenticeship. vocational training, training and workforce. Paper equally discussed the types of apprenticeship training system, influence of apprenticeship training on industry and education. workforce development, needs for apprenticeship training in workforce development and techniques adopted in apprentice training system. The paper further explains the operational workforce planning, economic development and apprenticeship training for workforce and economic development. The paper recommends that government through Nigerian Association of engineering craftsmen (NAEC) and industrial training fund (ITF) should set up work standard and techniques that need to be adopted in training workforce through apprentice for industries. seminars and workshop should he organised/or master craftsmen and apprentice on how to keep up to .lat« of their/oh so as to cope with challenges faced in discharging their IVoriesby industries.
- ItemOpen AccessAssesment of Utilisation of ICT Resources in Learning Among Business Education students in Public Tertiary Institution in Lagos State(A PUBLICATION OF THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA, 2017-08) Ishola N.AThis study assessed the utilization of ICT resources in learning among Business Education students in public tertiary institutions in Lagos state. The population of the study covered all the 1,376 Business Education students in the three public tertiary institutions in Lagos Mainland Local Government Area as at the time of study; 240 Business Education students were randomly selected using simple random sampling technique. The data collected was analysed using simple percentage and mean. The hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using T-test. The findings of the study revealed that most students utilized the ICT resources in the Business Education computer room in doing assignments and communicating with their lecturers on their academic work. It was concluded that efforts should be made by the management of Business Education Department to provide adequate resources for use by students and lecturers in order to enhance learning. It was recommended that routine maintenance should be provided for the ICT resources while, lecturers should be given in-service training on the operational requirements of new office technologies for the benefit of the students and society.
- ItemOpen AccessAssessing Adult Learner’s Numeracy as Related to Gender and Performance in Arithmetic(2014) Awofala, A. O. A.; Ayinkwa, Blessing E.The study investigated adult learner numeracy as related to gender and performance in arithmetic among 32 Nigerian adult learners from one government accredited adult literacy centre in Lagos State using the quantitative research method within the blueprint of descriptive survey design. Data collected were analysed using the descriptive statistics of percentages, mean, and standard deviation and inferential statistics of factor analysis, independent samples t-test, and multiple regression analysis. Findings revealed that numeracy skill assessed by the numeracy self-assessment scale was a multi-dimensional construct (numeracy in everyday life, numeracy in workplace, and numeracy in mathematical tasks). Adult learners showed average numeracy strength as gender differences in perception of numeracy skills and performance in arithmetic among adult learners reached zero-tolerance level. Numeracy in workplace and numeracy in mathematical tasks made statistically significant contributions to the variance in adult learners’ performance in arithmetic. Based on this base line study, it was thus, recommended that future studies in Nigeria should investigate adult learners’ numeracy skills using more robust and psychometrically sound instruments such as the Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey (ALLS) and the International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS).
- ItemOpen AccessAssessing Senior Secondary School Students’ Mathematical Proficiency as Related to Gender and Performance in Mathematics in Nigeria(2017) Awofala, A. O. A.The study investigated mathematical proficiency as related to gender and performance in mathematics among 400 Nigerian senior secondary school students from 10 elitist senior secondary schools in Lagos State using the quantitative research method within the blueprint of descriptive survey design. Data collected were analysed using the descriptive statistics of frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation and inferential statistics of independent samples t-test, and multiple regression analysis. Findings revealed that senior secondary school students from the elitist schools showed high level of mathematical proficiency. There were significant possible correlations among senior secondary school students‟ conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, strategic competence, adaptive reasoning, productive disposition and performance in mathematics. While gender differences in mathematical proficiency are no longer important and are dissipating even at the subscale level there are subtle gender differences in performance in mathematics in this study. Gender, conceptual understanding, productive disposition, adaptive reasoning, strategic competence and procedural fluency made statistically significant contributions to the variance in senior secondary school students‟ performance in mathematics. Based on this base line study, it was thus, recommended that future studies in Nigeria should investigate the mathematical proficiency of non-elitist schools which dominated the length and breadth of this country so as to generalize the results of this study
- ItemOpen AccessAssessment of Critical Thinking Abilities Acquired by Senior Secondary School Chemistry Students(Faculty of Education, University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria., 2012) Okafor, NThis paper examines the critical thinking abilities and competence levels acquired by senior secondary school (SS) 1, 2 and 3 chemistry students in solving daily problems. The survey uses two research questions with a sample of 135 chemistry students randomly selected from three secondary schools in Education District IV of Lagos State. Criteria for Assessing Critical Thinking Ability in Chemistry (CACTAC) and Three Levels Scoring Rubric (TLSR) were the instruments used in data collection. Data were analyzed using mean, bar chart and TLSR. The results show gaps among each of these academic levels on the three abilities tested such that Abilities 1, 2 and 3 scores for SS 3 participants are significantly higher than the Abilities 1, 2 and 3 scores for SS 1 and SS 2 participants. This pattern is not observed with the SS 1 participants because there was not much difference between its Ability 2 score and that of SS 2. In addition, SS2 participants out-performed SSI participants in Abilities I and 3 scores. Result analysis on competence levels shows that not much difference is observed with SS 1 and SS 2 participants on Abilities 1 and 2. Their levels of competence in chemistry when matched on the scoring rubric indicate inadequate critical thinking ability at levels 1 and 2 (<59% and <_60%), respectively. Each level of critical thinking ability on the scoring rubric suggests that certain abilities are more difficult to acquire than others. The study recommends that since not all the chemistry students have the ability to think critically at the same rate, teachers should apply suitable instructional methods that would take care of individual differences. The study concludes that critical thinking abilities do not develop spontaneously but need to be continuously assessed during teaching so that the chemistry teacher can easily observe if the criteria for assessing the skills require further clarification and also students can test their understanding of the criteria as to give feedback when necessary.
- ItemOpen AccessAssessment of effectiveness of on-the-job training for acquisition of relevant skills among students of technology education for employment and technological development.(African Journal of Theory and Practice of Educational Assessment (AJTPA), 2018) Odo, M.IThe study is on the assessment of the effectiveness of on-the-job training (OJT) for acquisition of relevant skills among students of electrical/electronic technology education for employment and technological development in era of economic recession. The population of the study included all the 300 level students of Technology Education, University of Lagos (19 students); Vocational and Technical Education, Yaba College of Technology (29 students) and Technical and Vocational Education, Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka (59 students). This gave a total of 106 students. There was no sampling therefore; the entire population was used for the study. Four research questions and two hypotheses were raised for the study. A total of 32 items under 4 point rating scale were generated to elicit information from the respondents. Mean and standard deviation were used to analyse the research questions while the hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using t-test. The study revealed that: student attitudes affect on-the-job training, on-the-job training helps the students on procedural method of carrying out workshop laboratory work, creative and manipulative skills, makes the students confident on themselves. It was concluded that a successful on-the-job training process makes the students confident in themselves, improves creativity and manipulative skills. The students carry out jobs with little or no supervision. On-the-job training with academic study to gives students the hands-on experience and the theoretical knowledge they need to get a job in their chosen field.
- ItemOpen AccessAssessment Of Pupils' Drawing Books in School Science Activities for Scientific Literacy(Department of Adult & Exra Mural Studies, University Of Nigeria, 2017) Okafor, NThe study examined ways in which drawing books used by primary one pupil during school science activities aided their meaningful understanding of science concepts. The study employed expo facto research design. The sample was made up of seventy-two (72) primary one (1) pupils randomly selected from two private schools that are science and technology focused. Two instruments used for data collection include; Pupils' Graphics in Science Drawing Books (PGSDB) and Informal Conventional interview (ICI) with emphasis on three scientific literacy themes namely the knowledge of science; investigative nature of science and imaginary context of science. Descriptive statistics such as median and simple percentage were used for data analysis. The results showed that pupils conceptualize science experience in three types of mental contexts (worlds) as graphically recorded on their drawing book pages at varying themes of scientific literacy. These worlds include: (i) the world of imagination: (ii) the world of previous experience and (iii) the world of investigation. Based on the strength of discussions of the findings, it was recommended that pupils should be motivated by their teachers to use various child-selected graphics (i.e., diagrams, writings, pictures, sketches and drawings) in constructing and representing their understandings in science activities at primary school level. The conclusion of the study was that assessment of pupils' science graphics on their drawing books may help teachers become aware of the ways in which pupils' imaginary, experienced, and/or investigative worlds shape their understandings of science concepts.
- ItemOpen AccessAssessment of the Adequacy of Training Facilities Used for Vocational and Technical Education in Colleges of Education in South/West Nigeria(African Journal for the Study of Educational Issues, 2008-03) Olabiyi, O. S.; Adigun, E. O; Adenle, S. OThe study Was designed to assess the training facilities used for technical /vocational education program south west, Nigeria colleges of education. A survey design approach was adopted. the respondents of the study consisted 175 lecturers and 40 instructors, making a a total of 115 respondent. Three research questions were answered and two null hypotheses were tested at .05 level of Significance. Mean and standard deviation were employed to answered the research questions; t test was used to test the null hypotheses. A structured questionnaire containing 39 items was used for data collection. The study revealed among others things, colleges of education lack necessary training facilities such as hand tools, portable power tools, relevant text books and machines. Also effective method and techniques should VI' effective to the learning efficient using project, discussion, feed back. and adequate reinforcement of students. Consequently, the study recommended among others things management and social [actors to facilitate learning and effective teaching of technical vocational education will involve use of many techniques and strategies.
- ItemOpen AccessAssessment of the roles of colleges of education (technical) in training electrical/electronic students to teach in technical colleges in Lagos State(Department of Vocational Education, University of Calabar, Nigeria, 2015) Odo, M.ITechnical education has been an instrument by which societies develop their economy through training their technical teachers who prepare the youths in various practical skills. The study is on assessing the roles of colleges of education (technical) in training electrical/electronic students to teach in technical colleges in Lagos state, Nigeria. Three research questions were raised for the study and a survey design was adopted. A structured questionnaire containing 23 items was used for the data collection. The data collected were analyzed usJ~!8 mean. The findings of the study revealed that on-the-job training, use of resource persons, work-study were good training methods. Training materials and equipment are not adequate and the available ones are not used regularly for teaching. It was recommended that lecturers update their pedagogical knowledge through workshops, seminars and conferences.