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    A 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.I
    This 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,
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    Adapted 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.
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    Advantages 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
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    Analysis 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. E
    Establishing 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
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    AN 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
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    Application of Online Pedagogy to Enhance Undergraduates’ Learning Outcomes in Chemistry
    (International Council of Science Education, 2022-08-31) Okafor, N
    The 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.
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    Apprenticeship 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.
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    Assesment 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.A
    This 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.
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    Assessing 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).
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    Assessing 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
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    Assessment of Critical Thinking Abilities Acquired by Senior Secondary School Chemistry Students
    (Faculty of Education, University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria., 2012) Okafor, N
    This 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.
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    Assessment Of Pupils' Drawing Books in School Science Activities for Scientific Literacy
    (Department of Adult & Exra Mural Studies, University Of Nigeria, 2017) Okafor, N
    The 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.
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    Assessment 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. O
    The 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.
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    ASSESSMENT OF WORK PLACE LEARNING SKILLS AND JOB PERFORMANCE OF CRAFTSMEN IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES
    (A Publication of Faculty of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria), Nigeria, 2012-08) Olabiyi, O. S.
    The fundamental change in modes of education has come about as a result of changes in modes of production, it became more valuable to specialize and learn a particular trade, and such skills could only be learned from masters of that trade. Apparently, on-the-job training was predominantly the system of mastering the arts or techniques of job performance. Therefore, this study was designed to assess workplace learning skill and job performance of craftsmen in construction industries, Lagos state. Descriptive survey design was adopted. Two research questions and two hypotheses, tested at .05% level of significance, guided the study. The respondents for the study consisted of 310 master craftsmen, craftsmen and site engineers and their foreman in construction trades. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions, while t-test statistics was employed to test null hypotheses. The findings of the study among others revealed: workplace learning skill program do not provide the learner the required skill of knowing the trade and lacked the why of the trade. It wm recommended that government should set up a coordinating body that will moderate workplace learning activities in order to improve their performance.
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    Attitude of Technology Lecturers towards Information and Communication Technology in Colleges of Education in South-West Nigeria
    (Department of Science and Technology Education, University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria, 2012) Jimoh, J. A; Adenle, S. O; Olabiyi, O. S.
    The study examined technology lecturers' attitudes towards information and communication. technologies in the colleges of education in south-west Nigeria. Also influence of the lecturers' age, gender, lCT access, computer experience, and ways of learning to use ICT on attitudes towards ICT were determined. A survey design was adopted. The respondents for the study consisted of ninety-five (95) technology lecturers. A questionnaire was used to collect data. Mean, standard deviation, and analysis of variance were used to analyze the data collected~ The study found out that technology lecturers have positive attitudes towards ICT but have no confidence in using ICT. Computer experience, access to ICT and ways. of learning to use ICT were found to influence technology lecturers' attitudes towards ICT. Consequently, the study recommended among others that government and administrators of colleges of education' in Nigeria should work out modalities to provide more K'T equipment to the institutions and organize in-service training focusing on pedagogical use of lCT for technology lecturers .
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    Attitude, Passion and Potential of Secondary School Physics Students towards their Future Career in Lagos Island
    (Faculty of Education, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu university, 2018) Adeyemo, S.A.; Babajide, V.F.T.; Nyoho, G.; Arikewuyo, Y.O.
    Students’ future careers are dependent on attitude, passion and potential. Usually, the secondary school serves as a basis for future educational and career choice attainment. The school is an essential and integral part of the society, needed for optimal achievement of individuals in the society. To this end, the aims and aspirations of any society as well as her members are achievable through schooling. Thus, it is imperative that students’ attitude, passion and potential are properly aligned to reflect the future engagements and activities they are required to perform, so as to be properly fine-tuned into pre-requisite topics in the curriculum. This study investigated the attitude, passion and potential of Physics students on choice of future careers. A sample of 10 senior secondary schools were randomly selected from Lagos Island and 16 physics students were randomly selected from each of the schools. Five research questions guided the study. 4-point Likert scale of 10 items validated questionnaire and achievement test were used in collecting the data. A 40 multiple choice Physics test was also used in measuring the potential of the Physics students while the questionnaire measured the students’ attitude and passion. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics; frequency, percentages, mean, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation coefficient. The result showed that students identified engineering and medicine as their future career choices, they have positive attitude, low passion, and high potential, but a negative correlation was observed between their attitude and potential. The researchers recommend that students should be provided with the opportunity to pick future engagement, when this happens, students’ passion will be arouse, and curiosity will be awakened.
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    Attitudes toward Computer, Computer Anxiety and Gender as determinants of Pre-service Science, Technology, and Mathematics Teachers’ Computer Self-efficacy
    (2019) Awofala, A. O. A.; Olabiyi, Oladiran S.; Awofala, Awoyemi A.; Arigbabu, Abayomi A.; Fatade, Alfred O.; Udeani, Uchenna N.
    For Nigeria to attain her Vision 20: 2020, the school curricula must change in line with the development in technology. Teachers should be able to adapt technology into the teaching and learning process. Three non-intellectual elements that affect the degree of integration of technology into teaching and learning are attitude toward computer, computer anxiety and computer self-efficacy. The study investigated attitudes towards computer, computer anxiety and gender as determinants of computer self-efficacy among 2100 pre-service science, technology and mathematics (STM) teachers from the University of Lagos of Nigeria using the quantitative research method within the blueprint of the descriptive survey design. Data collected were analysed using the descriptive statistics of percentages, mean, and standard deviation and inferential statistics of independent samples t-test, Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis. Finding revealed significant correlations between computer attitudes, computer anxiety and computer self-efficacy. Gender differences in attitude toward computer, computer self-efficacy and computer anxiety among pre-service STM teachers were significant. Affective component; perceived control component; perceived usefulness component; behavioural intention component; gender; and computer anxiety made statistically significant contributions to the variance in pre-service STM teachers' computer selfefficacy. The study recommended among others that academic institutions should pay more attention to this computer anxiety and adopt proper ways of reducing the computer anxiety. This will enable positive e-learning experiences to be created for pre-service STM teachers.
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    ATTITUDES TOWARDS MATHEMATICS AS PREDICTORS OF PRESERVICE TEACHERS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CHEMISTRY
    (2017) Awofala, A. O. A.
    A strong foundation in mathematics as a science of thinking may lead to an improved performance in chemistry. The study investigated attitudes towards mathematics as predictors of preservice teachers’ achievement in senior secondary school chemistry among 325 Nigerian preservice chemistry teachers from two public universities in Lagos State, Nigeria using the quantitative research method within the blueprint of descriptive survey design of an ex-post facto type. Data collected were analysed using the descriptive statistics of mean, and standard deviation and inferential statistics of independent samples t-test, Pearson product moment correlation, analysis of variance and multiple regression analysis. Findings revealed that gender differences in attitudes towards mathematics and dimensions of attitudes towards mathematics among preservice chemistry teachers were at a zero-tolerance level while grade level of the preservice chemistry teachers was a factor in their attitudes towards mathematics. Grade level, gender and value in mathematics made statistically significant contributions to the variance in preservice teachers’ achievement in senior secondary school chemistry. Based on the results of this study, it was recommended that chemistry teacher educators 385 should emphasise the connections between chemistry and mathematics for effective learning at the preservice teacher level.
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    Awareness And Usability of YouTube Videos on Undergraduates Interest in Chemistry
    (Department of Arts and Social Science Education, 2019) Okafor, N
    This paper is focused on the influence of awareness levels and usability patterns of YouTube videos on the University of Lagos undergraduates' interest in chemistry. The influence of the course of study on undergraduates' interest in chemistry was also examined. A research question and three hypotheses guided the study. The study made use of quantitative survey research design which involved 180 samples. Three research instruments guided the study , which include: Awareness Levels of YouTube Videos Statements (ALYS); Usability Patterns of YouTube Videos Statements (UPYS) and Interest in Chemistry Scale (ICS). The instruments were validated and the reliability indices values obtained were 0.792,0.838 and 0.944 for ALYS, UPYS, and ICS respectively. Data collected were analyzed using correlation coefficient and Chi-Square analyses. The results revealed that chemistry undergraduates have a favourable interest at medium awareness levels on YouTube videos. The medium awareness level of YouTube videos on undergraduates has led to a positive interest in chemistry. The results also show 'Never' usability pattern of YouTube videos on undergraduates' interest in chemistry. This 'Never' usability pattern of YouTube videos has caused negative interest among the undergraduates in chemistry. In addition, the course of study did not have any influence on undergraduates' interest in chemistry. The paper concludes that it is imperative to create awareness among the university undergraduates on effective ways of using YouTube videos to foster independent learning in chemistry, thereby contributing to the development of an individual's multimedia literacy, boosting interest, enhancing cognitive memory of students and skills acquisition. It hereby recommends that universities should provide internet facilities to ensure that instructors and students have, regular power supply for easy access to YouTube videos. This would enhance usability patterns of YouTube videos which in turn enhances achievement and interest in undergraduates' courses of study.
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    Awareness level and technical know-how of university pre-service integrated science teachers for job opportunities
    (A publication of the Faculty of Education, Kampala International University Dares Salaam, Tanzania, 2014-01) Babajide, V.F.T.; Yewande, R.O
    The study investigated the awareness levels and technical know-how of pre-service integrated science teachers for job opportunities in the university of Lagos using sex and year of study as moderator variables