Browsing by Author "Agarry, Rachael Ojima"

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    An appraisal of childcare delivery services in ilorin south local government area, Kwara State
    (Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, 2019-06) Agarry, Rachael Ojima; Ahmed, Tijani Ayinla
    Caring for children in childcare centres is a noble task that only those who are trained, emotionally stable, and passionate about children thrive in. The study assessed childcare delivery services in Ilorin South Local Government Area, Kwara State. Twenty-seven (27) privately-owned centres were randomly selected to participate in the study. Descriptive research design of the survey type was adopted for the study. Data collected through a checklist tagged “Checklist on Childcare Delivery” (r = 0.77) were analysed using descriptive statistics. It was revealed through the study that in most of the centres covered, the physical environment was adequate, the facilities needed for proper childcare delivery were available, the level of relationship between caregivers and children/families was high, and the quality of children’s experience in the childcare centres was high. From the study, it was deduced that the quality of childcare delivery services in Ilorin South Local Government Area, Kwara State is relatively high.
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    Assessment of Childhood Educators’ Knowledge and Readiness to Utilize Educational Robotics for Classroom Instruction in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria
    (Department of Science and Technology Education, Faculty of Education, University of Lagos, Nigeria, 2025-03) Agarry, Rachael Ojima; Ibimotele, Precious Ayomide
    The study determined the extent to which childhood educators have the knowledge and the readiness to utilize robotics for classroom instruction in Ilorin metropolis. The design employed for this study was a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study consisted of all primary school teachers in Ilorin metropolis, while the target population was basic (1-5) public and private and primary school teachers in Ilorin metropolis. A sample size of 240 teachers was selected from the target population using a Simple random sampling technique. A researcher self-designed instrument titled "Robotic Education Teachers Test and Questionnaire on Teachers Readiness 1o utilize robotics" was used for data collection. Which was face and content validated and the reliability index was 0.67. The demographic characteristics of respondents were described using descriptive statistical Tools of percentage and frequency, while mean and standard deviation was used to answer the research questions. The inferential statistical tool of ANOVA was used to test the formulated hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The findings indicated that teachers have low knowledge but are moderately ready to utilize educational robotic irrespective of their qualification and School type. Recommendation was made for the government to encourage local universities, technology hubs and professional to support the integration of robotics in primary schools.
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    ASSESSMENT OF PARENTS’ INVOLVEMENT IN CHILDREN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES IN ILORIN SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
    (Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, 2017) Agarry, Rachael Ojima
    The study assessed the level of parents’ involvement in children school activities in Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria. Three research questions were raised to guide this study. The descriptive survey design was used in the study. Two hundred and seventeen (217) parents were randomly selected to participate in the study. A questionnaire titled “Parents’ Involvement in Children School Activities (PICSA)” (r = 0.81) using Crombach Alpha was used to gather data for the study. The descriptive statistics involving the use of frequency counts and simple percentage were used to analyze the data collected. Findings revealed that the level of parents’ involvement is low in children’s homework and project assignment was low. Also, their involvement in school extra- curricular activities as well as in their children’s classroom activities were equally low. Based on the findings, training, workshops and seminars for parents by school owners, government and relevant agencies on the benefits of parents’ involvement in children’s school activities as well as continuous training of teachers on the strategies of involving parents in school programmes were recommended.
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    Assessment of Parents’ Involvement in Children School Activities in Ilorin South Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria
    (Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, 2017-12) Agarry, Rachael Ojima
    This study assessed the level of parents’ involvement in children's school activities in Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria. Three research questions were raised to guide this study. Descriptive survey research design was used in the study. Two hundred and seventeen (217) parents were randomly selected to participate in the study. A questionnaire titled “Parents’ Involvement in Children School Activities (PICSA)” (r = 0.81) using Cronbach Alpha was used to gather data for the study. Descriptive statistics involving frequency count and simple percentage were used to analyze the data collected. Findings revealed that parents’ involvement in children’s homework and project assignments was low. Also, their involvement in school extra-curricular activities as well as in their children’s classroom activities was equally low. Based on the findings, training, workshops and seminars for parents by school owners, government and relevant agencies on the benefits of parents’ involvement in children’s school activities as well as continuous training for teachers on the strategies of involving parents in school programmes were recommended.
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    Better to Start Early: Resolving and Managing Conflicts among Children In Learning Environments
    (Department of Adult Education and Extension Service (DAEES), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Nigeria, 2024) Obafemi, Kayode Ezekiel; Obafemi, Taiye O.; Moodu, Francis Yakubu; Agarry, Rachael Ojima
    Conflicts are an inevitable part of any social environment, including early learning settings where children interact, grow, and develop foundational skills. In classrooms, these conflicts can arise between peers, teachers and students, or within group dynamics. If left unaddressed, they can disrupt learning, impact emotional well-being, and foster long-term behavioural challenges. Recognizing the importance of resolving and managing these conflicts early is crucial for creating supportive and inclusive learning environments. Conflict resolution and management in early childhood involve teaching children to navigate disagreements constructively while creating systems that reduce the likelihood of conflicts arising. Children are at a critical stage of development, where their brains are particularly receptive to learning social-emotional skills such as empathy, problem-solving, and communication. Addressing conflicts early not only prevents minor issues from escalating but also lays the foundation for lifelong interpersonal and emotional competencies. This chapter explores the concept and types of conflicts in early learning environments, the significance of early intervention, and effective strategies for resolution and management. It highlights proactive classroom approaches, child-centred conflict resolution techniques, the pivotal roles of teachers and parents, and real-world examples of successful interventions. By identifying challenges and proposing actionable steps, this chapter aims to equip educators, parents, and policymakers with practical tools to foster positive relationships and harmony in learning environments.
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    Community Involvement in Childhood Education in Ilorin West Local Government Area, Kwara State
    (Department of Social Sciences Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, 2018-03) Agarry, Rachael Ojima
    This study examined teachers’ assessment of the level of community involvement in early childhood and primary education programmes in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State. Five research questions were raised and answered in the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted in this study. The population comprised all public primary school teachers in Ilorin West L.G.A. Two hundred (200) teachers of public primary schools were randomly selected to participate in the study. A researcher-designed instrument titled “Questionnaire on Community Involvement in Childhood Education (QCICE)” was used to collect data from the respondents after the face and content validity was ascertained and reliability coefficient of 0.76 was obtained. Descriptive statistics of frequency count, percentage and mean were adopted to analyse the data generated. Outcomes of the study revealed that community members do not participate in the area classroom instruction, provision of learning materials, recruitment of personnel for schools, provision of physical structures as well as funding of early childhood and primary education programmes. It was concluded therefore, that, the level of community involvement in early childhood and primary education programmes in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State is low. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that adult members of the community should be more sensitized on the importance of their participation in the education of young members of their community.
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    An evaluation of early childhood educators’ knowledge of their professional code of conduct
    (Universita Pendiokan Indonesia, 2022-03-21) Agarry, Rachael Ojima
    Teachers of young children have precise responsibilities towards children and their families, colleagues at work places as well as the community. This study assessed how knowledgeable early childhood educators are in terms of their professional code of conduct. Four research questions were answered and three hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Two hundred (200) respondents were randomly sampled to participate in the study. A validated instrument tagged “ECE Professional Code Test” (ECEPCT) with reliability co-efficient of 0.73 was used to collect data for the study. Findings revealed that early childhood educators’ knowledge of their responsibilities towards the children, their families and the community was low while the level of their knowledge of their responsibilities towards their colleagues was high. In addition, it was revealed that, gender, academic qualification and school-type has no significant influence on early childhood educators’ knowledge of their professional code of conduct. In view of these outcomes, it was recommended that issues on professional ethics and code of conduct should be incorporated and emphasized during pre-service training of early childhood educators as well as during seminars and re-training of in-service caregivers/teachers. In addition, handbook on professional ethics and code of conduct for early childhood educators should be made available and accessible to all caregivers and teachers of young children.
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    Exploring Strategies on Conflict Resolution Skills in Early Childhood Classroom Settings
    (Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, Kwara State university, Malete, Nigeria, 2012) Olaiya, Aina; Sulaiman, Folasade R.; Adedigba, Olabisi; Agarry, Rachael Ojima
    The purpose of this paper was to explore the ways educators can teach problem-solving skills in early childhood settings by helping the children implement effective conflict resolution strategies when conflicts arise. Little attention has been given to conflict resolution in preschools. This paper thus explores the type of conflict resolution strategies used and thought were effective in early childhood classrooms. It also provides schools and parents with information, suggestions, and activities that can increase awareness of the nature of conflicts, conflict-resolution strategies, and management of conflict and crisis situations. The paper emphasised developing a positive school climate that enhances inter-group relationships, encourages proactive recognition of potential problems, and provides suggestions for management of conflicts among children.
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    EXPLORING THE ROLE OF PLAY IN YOUNG CHILDREN’S BEHAVIORAL SELF-REGULATION
    (Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria, 2016) Olaiya, Aina E.; Agarry, Rachael Ojima
    This paper was based on Vygotsky’s socio-cultural theory, which emphasized the role of play in behavioral self-regulation in early childhood development. Play was considered as a self-help tool which promotes self-regulation by serving as a support structure within the children’s Zone of Proximal Development (ZDP), helping them to reach higher levels of functioning. The paper also suggested pathways through which play can facilitate self-regulation processes in young children among which are private speech, sociodramatic play and father-child play. Several studies on children self-regulation through play were reviewed, and the role of adults particularly the early childhood educators in supporting children’s behavioral self-regulation was extensively discussed.
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    Exploring the Social Protection Rights of the African Child
    (Routledge, 2017) Agarry, Rachael Ojima
    Children are key members of any society whose existence cannot be ignored. By nature, they are so tender and could barely help or defend themselves in times of tough situations. They are characterized by their formative years and vulnerability. They are growing future adults who have no means to protect themselves in any way. As a result, each community is expected to consider the children to be of paramount interest wherein adults and the government protect the interest or rights of the child on every side. In Africa, children are cherished by all; that is why their upbringing and wellbeing is a communal affair. Every adult members of the community takes the responsibility of caring for the child . In every culture, particularly in Africa, the general welfare of the child is of great concern to everyone in the community. In a typical African society, adults would rather give up their pleasure to ensure their children are all right.
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    The Imperatives of Outdoors Environments for Children’s Learning
    (College of Specialised and Professional Education, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State., 2020-08) Agarry, Rachael Ojima
    The world of children is meaningful only when they are allowed to engage with the environment particularly the outdoors. Over the years, there is a noticeable decline in outdoor engagements by children, and this is traceable to the ignorance of parents/guardians and childhood care providers. This paper, therefore, appraised the concept, features, and benefits of outdoor environments to children. It further suggests ways of structuring outdoor environments for children’s learning.
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    INFLUENCE OF AUTHORITARIAN PARENTING STYLE ON CHILDHOOD SOCIALIZATION
    (Journal of Early Childhood Association of Nigeria, 2016-07) Agarry, Rachael Ojima
    Parenting is a sensitive and one of the most difficult tasks of man particularly in this modern world. It is the application of the combination of skills and experiences acquired by adults in raising their children in order to make them what they desire of them. There are four types of parenting styles of which individual parents (consciously or unconsciously) employ one or a combination of the styles in raising their young ones. These are authoritarian, authoritative, indulgent and uninvolved parenting styles. In this study, only the authoritarian parenting style and its influence on childhood socialisation was the focus. Descriptive survey research design was adopted. Three hundred and ninety-one (391) primary three school pupils were randomly selected from fifteen different primary schools in Ilorin metropolis to participate in the study. A twenty (20) item questionnaire titled “Authoritarian Parenting and Childhood Socialisation Questionnaire (APCSQ)” with reliability coefficient of 0.72 was used. Data collected was analysed using frequency counts and simple percentage. Findings revealed that the authoritarian parenting style negatively influence childhood socialisation especially in children’s interaction with peers. It was concluded that parents who are authoritarian over their children do not only limit their children’s ability to develop social skills but destroy their self-worth, confidence as well as decision making which will go a long way to affect them in the future. Schools and family-related agencies should provide services for affected children and/or organise seminars or workshops on parenting education as well as enlighten parents on the dangers this style of parenting post on their children and the society at large.
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    INVESTIGATING THE DETERMINANT FACTORS INFLUENCING EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF PRE-PRIMARY AND PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KWARA STATE
    (Early Childhood Association of Nigeria, 2018-06) Agarry, Rachael Ojima; Olowonirejuaro, Oladoyin A.
    At any level of education, particularly at the pre-primary and primary school, effective administration is pivotal for achieving the programmes’ set goals as well as the overall learning outcomes of the learners. This study investigated the determinant factors of effective administration of early childhood and primary schools in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Four hundred and two (402) headteachers participated in the study. Two validated instruments titled “Rating Scale on Factors Influencing Effective School Administration (RSFIESA)” and “Headteachers’ School Administration Scale (HTSAS)” were used to collect data in this study. The data generated were analysed using Regression Analysis. Findings of this study revealed that personnel, physical facilities, finance as well as school/family/community relationship significantly influence the effective administration of early childhood and primary schools in Kwara State. Recommendations were made based on the outcomes of the study.
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    NURSING MOTHERS’ ACADEMIC STATUS AND CHILD REARING PRACTICES IN BADAGRY, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
    (Department of Adult and Primary Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, 2017) Agarry, Rachael Ojima; Na’Allah, Ramat Teniola
    The study examined the academic status and child rearing practices of nursing mothers in Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria. The child rearing practices considered were breastfeeding, toilet training and health practices. Descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population of the study was Two hundred and twenty-seven (227) nursing mothers. They were purposively selected to participate in the study. Nursing Mothers and Child Rearing Practices Questionnaire (NMCRPQ) with reliability coefficient of 0.76 was used to collect data from the respondents. The three null hypotheses were tested using Analysis of Variance at 0.05 level significance. The findings showed that academic status has significant influence on nursing mothers’ breastfeeding (F(5,221)=1654.769; P < 0.05), toilet training practices (F(5,221)= 1701.514; P < 0.05) and health-related practices (F(5,221)= 1649.369; P < 0.05). Based on findings, the recommendations made were that workshops and seminars should be organized more often by relevant agencies to educate nursing mothers on the various child rearing practices. This effort could promote the ideal practices that will enhance the general wellbeing of children.
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    OUTDOOR PLAY: A KEY ELEMENT FOR HOLISTIC CHILD DEVELOPMENT
    (Faculty of Arts and Education, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, 2018-06) Agarry, Rachael Ojima
    Early childhood educators consent to the fact that play is crucial to children’s learning and development irrespective of their cultural variations. Many of the developmental tasks such as exploring, risk-taking, development of fine and gross motor skills as well as the acquisition of basic knowledge needed for later years are most effectively learned through outdoor play. In the past, children enjoyed playing outside their houses, in the neighbourhood, gardens, open fields even on waste grounds. They were intimately involved with nature through climbing of trees, hunting, fishing, playing under showers of rain among other thrilling outdoor experiences. The same cannot be said of children of this contemporary world. Many of them seem not to be engaging sufficiently in these pleasurable and memorable activities as children of old. This however can be associated with the misconception of what outdoor play is and modern parents’ perception of what children need for healthy mental, physical, social, emotional growth and development. This article, therefore provided some empirical-supported values of outdoor play and its place in the holistic development of children. Also, some factors responsible for the decline of children’s engagement in outdoor play our contemporary world was highlighted. Possible ways to maximize the free gifts of nature outside our houses were equally discussed.
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    AN OVERVIEW OF EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER PREPARATION IN NIGERIA COLLEGES OF EDUCATION
    (College of Education, Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria, 2014-01) Oduolowu, Esther A.; Agarry, Rachael Ojima
    Education is known to be one of the basic requirements for the development of any nation. It is critical for sustaining growth as it brings about a total transformation in the lives of the citizens. For this to be achieved, it is important to initiate it early in life but a major concern in the recent decades is the preparation or training of teachers especially of the basic level of education. In Nigeria, the importance of teachers and teacher education is clearly stated in the national policy on education document which states that “No education can rise above the quality of its teachers”. In other words, the training of early childhood educators has significant role to play in the achievement of the stated policies. This paper therefore discussed how early childhood teachers are being trained in Nigeria colleges of education in particular. Also, the challenges faced in training these teachers and possible solutions were suggested.
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    PARENTS’ PERCEPTION AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS TELEVISION VIEWING HABIT OF THEIR CHILDREN
    (Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria, 2012) Akinbote, Olusegun; Agarry, Rachael Ojima
    Children generally are known to be fascinated by pictures especially those with bright beautiful colours. Interestingly those in motions captivate them the more no matter their age, hence a child can stay glued to any screen be it television or computer for hours. The study investigated parents’ perception and attitude to television viewing and the child’s well being. Survey research design was used for the study and a sample of one hundred (100) parents was drawn from Ibadan Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State. Three research questions guided the study. A fifteen (15) item questionnaire was developed by the researchers and obtained a reliability index of 0.80.This instrument was used for data collection. Frequency counts, Mean and Standard Deviation were used to analyse the data collected. The results revealed that parents’ perception and attitude to television viewing habit of their children is positive. Among the recommendations made include limiting the amount of time children spend watching TV especially on school days; parents and caregivers should get interested in what their children view on TV and if possible an adult should watch with them and discuss the programmes. Parents should also take a hard look at their own viewing habit and if necessary make amends.
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    PARTICIPATORY TRAINING PROGRAMME ON EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ KNOWLEDGE OF LOCALLY AVAILABLE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS IN KWARA STATE
    (Fafunwa Educational Foundation, 2019-09) Agarry, Rachael Ojima; Akinbote, Olusegun
    This study examined the effect of participatory training programme (PTP) on Early Childhood Education (ECE) pre-service teachers’ knowledge of available materials in their local environment that can be used for classroom instruction. One research question was answered and seven hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance. Two Intact classes of 200 Level ECE pre-service teachers of Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin and Oro were purposively selected for the study. A total of 65 pre-service teachers (16 males and 49 females, ages 20 years ± 1.6) participated in the study. Participants were randomly assigned to PTP (51) and control (14) groups. The pretest-posttest, control group quasi-experimental research design with 2x2x3 factorial matrix was adopted for the study. Four instruments were developed by the researchers and used to gather data for the study. Descriptive statistics of frequency count, percentage, mean and standard deviation was used to analyse the research question. In addition, inferential statistics comprising t-test was used to determine how significant the differences between the pre-test and the post-test of the groups were. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) in conjunction with post hoc analyses were used to determine main interaction effects of the variables. Findings show PTP improved the pre-service teachers’ knowledge of locally available instructional materials. Also, gender and creative ability do not have significant effect on pre-service teachers’ knowledge of locally available resources. Hence, among other recommendations teacher educators should consider this approach for training of pre-service teachers.
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    Relationship between Risky-Play and Level of Resillience among Pupils in Nursery Schools in Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria
    (2024-11) Akolawole, J. S.; Ogunjimi, Mayowa Olurotimi; Adedigba, Olabisi; Agarry, Rachael Ojima
    The study examined the connection between nursery school pupils' risky play and level of resilience in Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria. The study looked at types of risky play that preschoolers in the Oke-Ero local government region participate in and how it impacts their level of resilience. Four hundred nursery and primary school pupils from local schools made up the study's population. 150 students who were chosen at random from schools in the research area made up the sample. A risky-play and level of resilience questionnaire (RPLSQ) were utilised in the study. Experts approved the equipment, and the test-retest method was used to ascertain the reliability which yielded a coefficient value of 0.82. Research Descriptive and inferential statistical tool were used in the study. According to the study, some risky plays that primary school pupils participated in have a significant impact on their level of resilience and other formal engagements within the school, despite the well-known advantages that knowledge of risky play offers. In light of the study's findings, it is advised that educators become more aware of the kinds of risky play that elementary school pupils engage to prevent any negative effects on the pupils' performance.
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    Self-Concept and Quality of Service Delivery Among Early Childhood Educators in Ifelodun Local Government Area, Osun State.
    (Primary and Tertiary Teacher Education Association of Nigeria, 2021-07) Agarry, Rachael Ojima
    The study examined self-concept and quality of service delivery among early childhood educators in Ifelodun Local Government Area, Osun State. Specifically, it examined the relationship between early childhood educators’ self-concept and quality of service delivery on the basis of gender, work experience, marital status and academic qualification. The population comprises both the public and private primary school teachers in Ifelodun Local Government Area, Osun State. Simple random sampling technique was used to select ten public primary schools and ten private primary schools. Frequency count and percentage were used to analyze the demographic data while Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC), Independent sample t-test, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were used to test the null hypotheses formulated in the study at 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that there was significant relationship between self-concept and quality of service delivery of early childhood educators, in the quality of service delivery of early childhood educators based on gender, work experience, marital status and academic qualification. Hence recommendations were made that workshop should be organized for early childhood educators on how to build their self-concept, early childhood educators should see teaching of children as a prestigious profession and they should be encouraged to further their studies to acquire more knowledge that will have a bearing on the quality of their service delivery.