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2024-08-02
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Effects of community radio on political education in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria
Purpose: This study examines the effects of community radio programs on political education in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Research methodology: This study adopted a survey research strategy, using a mixed method of quantitative and qualitative data. This was a cross-sectional study in which data were collected at one point in time to examine the effects of community radio programs on political education in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria. The study population consisted of students, staff, visitors, and residents of the university and its environment. However, Cochran’s (1977) sampling technique was used to determine a sample size of 384 for questionnaire administration. Data were analyzed through descriptive methods using frequency distributions and percentages, as well as inferential statistics through multiple regression analysis.
Result: The results show that the regression coefficient for political news is -0.070 and is statistically significant, political advertising is 0.299 and is statistically significant, and political discussion is 0.199 and is statistically significant. From the analysis, only political news does not have a positive relationship but is significant for political education in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Contribution: This study has been able to establish the level of relationship between community radio programs and political education in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, and Nigeria.
Limitation: The study only covers the Ibadan metropolis due to a lack of funds. Extension to a state, region, or all of Nigeria would have provided a more robust argument.
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SintaImplementation and responsiveness of indigenous people education program in Socsargen
Purpose: This study aimed to examine the implementation and responsiveness of the Indigenous Peoples Education Program (IPEd) in South Cotabato, Sarangani, and General Santos City (SocSarGen), focusing on evaluating the level of IPEd implementation and schools' responsiveness in meeting the educational requirements of Indigenous Peoples students enrolled in the IPEd initiative.
Research methodology: A descriptive quantitative approach was utilized, employing surveys to gather data on the implementation and responsiveness of the IPEd Program. The data were analyzed to evaluate the degree of implementation and responsiveness of the various indicators.
Results: The findings revealed strong implementation of the IPEd Program, emphasizing robust support for building learning resources, ensuring teachers' efficiency, and creating a culturally responsive curriculum. Notable success was observed in curriculum development, learning resources, educational intervention, and the physical learning environment. However, capacity building remains an area of improvement.
Limitations: The scope of the study is confined to South Cotabato, Sarangani, and General Santos City, focusing solely on the specific dimensions of IPEd implementation and responsiveness within the specified geographic area.
Contribution: This study enhances the existing knowledge base by delivering a thorough evaluation of the implementation and responsiveness of the IPEd Program in SocSarGen. It offers valuable insights to policymakers, educators, and stakeholders to enhance the quality of education for indigenous students and to foster educational equity.
Novelty: This study contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the implementation and responsiveness of the IPEd Program in SocSarGen.
Pages: 263-275
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Evaluation of secondary school geography teachers’ pedagogical practices in Southwestern Nigeria
Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate teachers’ pedagogical practices in secondary schools in southwestern Nigeria because evidence has shown that some of the objectives of the geography curriculum are hardly met. Research interest has been more on interventions, especially strategies to improve students’ learning outcomes in geography, than on the evaluation of implementation.
Research methodology: A mixed-methods design was adopted. Three states (Osun, Oyo, and Ekiti) in southwestern Nigeria were randomly selected, and the purposive sampling technique was used to select schools with a geography teacher who was willing to participate in the study.
Results: Most teachers (67.1%) deployed the lecture method, while schools (84.6%) had insufficient time to implement GC. Inadequate materials (84.1%), limited opportunities for professional development (89.4%), and insufficient allocated time (78.7%) were the major challenges associated with the implementation of GC. The pedagogical practices were good (????? = 3.40), but material resources were inadequate (????? 0.83), 3.4 against the threshold of 3.0 and 1.0, respectively.
Contribution: Teachers rarely used the field-trip approach. The teachers posited that they had inadequate resources for implementation. School administrators should ensure that geography is allotted sufficient time to the timetable.
Limitations: The observer effect may have slightly influenced the classroom activities of some teachers and students. Similarly, not all items on the rating scale could be captured extensively within the observed teaching-learning period.
Novelty: Although the goals of sustainable development place a special emphasis on healthy and prosperous lives, insufficient data on mental health have been collected, and mental health policies based on village wisdom have not become a theme that many central and regional governments have implemented.
Error pattern analysis of the Mathematics problem solving of grade 10 learners
Purpose: This study investigates respondents' error patterns in mathematics problem-solving, their impact on problem solving, and their attitudes towards mathematics, examining the relationship between these factors.
Research methodology: This study used a convergent mix method design to analyze data from 80 Grade 10 students at Matucay National High School, focusing on error patterns in problem solving and the relationship between learners' performance and their attitudes towards mathematics.
Results: The study revealed that students excel in problem solving in mathematics, but their errors are mainly in formulation. They need to improve their reading comprehension, conceptual knowledge, and reasoning skills. The study also found that students' attitudes towards mathematics were influenced by their sex but not their problem-solving performance.
Limitations: The study involved grade 10 students, and the findings may be different if participants were at a different grade level (e.g., grade 8, grade 9, etc.). In addition, other disciplines of mathematics problem-solving can also be explored for the comparison of results.
Contribution: Enhances the understanding of the relationship between students’ attitudes towards mathematics and error patterns committed in calculating mathematics problem-solving. Emphasizing integrating the relative day-to-day experience of students and engaging in activities to boost motivation and learning outcomes is useful in shaping effective strategies for students, teachers, administrators, and officials.
Novelty: This study emphasizes the significance of real-world experiences in mathematics problem-solving to improve learning outcomes and attitudes, offering valuable insights for educators, administrators, policymakers, and students in developing effective learning strategies and highlighting the connection between positive attitudes and mathematical problem-solving experiences.
Assessing household willingness to pay for waste management services in Tamale Metropolis
Purpose: Increasing trends in urbanization have reportedly resulted in an increase in waste generation. Therefore, this study seeks to estimate the amount of domestic waste generated, the factors that influence waste generation among these households, and the willingness of households to pay for abatement in urban and peri-urban areas in Tamale Metropolis.
Research methodology: This study adopted quantitative research approaches with descriptive and inferential methods to assess the determinants of waste generation and the factors influencing households’ willingness to pay in the Tamale Metropolis. A total of 156 households in (12) communities were sampled for this study.
Results: The results revealed that, while the average waste generated in a household was 9.9 kilograms, factors such as age, educational level, household size, WMS, and income influenced the generation of waste by households and their willingness to pay for the management of waste in the metropolis. In terms of abatement of waste, about 41.3 % of the respondents were willing to pay abatement costs for waste disposal with 3.12 USD (GHC 18.10), which is the average amount these people were willing to pay for these services.
Limitations: The study covered only urban and peri-urban suburbs within the metropolis; hence, extending the study to other settlements could have unearthed diverse findings.
Contribution: This study advances knowledge on the quantity and types of solid waste generated in the metropolis and the factors that influence households to pay for waste management services. This study will also inform policymakers in understanding the dynamics of waste management in metropolises to implement policies to address associated problems.
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