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Item Access to tablet portable computers and undergraduates reading culture: The experience of a Nigerian University(University of Lasi, Romania, Department of Human and Social Studies, 2015-10) Bello, M.B.; Yusuf, A.,; Daramola, D. S.; Amali, I. O. O.This paper examines the use of tablet personal computers (PCs) and how they interfere with Nigerian undergraduates reading culture and love for educational books. The study adopts a descriptive research design. The University of Ilorin undergraduates constitute the population for this study while 200 level students of three faculties across the university constitute the target population. Stratified sampling technique was used to sample the needed respondents. A researchers’ designed questionnaire was use for data collection. The collected data was analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that access to tablet computer influence the undergraduate reading culture. Also, 55.7% of 200 level undergraduates read more electronic materials on their tablet computer than printed texts. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that students should be encouraged to visit the library and read textbooks since there is certain fundamental knowledge that might not be accessible on the netItem Assessment of Kwara State Social Studies teachers of the adequacy of Upper Basic Social Studies Curriculum content for sustainable development in Nigeria(Universitatea"AlexandruIoan Cuza. Romania, 2015) Yusuf, A; Daramola, D.S.; Bello, M.B.; Obafemi, K.E.The purpose of the study was to find out the adequacy of upper basic Social Studies curriculum content for sustainable development in Nigeria as assessed by Social Studies teachers. 306 Social Studies teachers (109 male and 197 female teachers) from 341 upper basic schools in Kwara State participated in the study. A researcher-designed questionnaire was used to collect data that were analysed using descriptive statistics and chi-square. The results showed that the content of upper basic Social Studies was not adequate, as assessed by teachers. It was also revealed that teachers’ assessment was significantly influenced by teaching experience, qualification and school type. However, the research showed that gender did not significantly influence Social Studies teachers’ assessment. Based on the findings, it was suggested that upper basic Social Studies curriculum should be reviewed and taught so as to ensure sustainable development in Nigeria.Item Creativity in teaching: The role of information and communication technology(Department of Sociology Osun State University, Osogbo, Okuku Campus., 2016-01) Bello, M.B.; Daramola, D.S. .; Amali, I.O.O.Nations of the world today invest heavily on human capital development through qualitative and well planned educational system to achieve success and prosperity of individuals and that of the world at large. To this end this paper examined how Information and Communication Technology support creativity in teaching, as this would break barriers in learners becoming adaptable to a range of situations become independent in their learning and thinking skills. This paper discussed the concept and theory of creativity, benefits of creative teaching, how teachers can promote creativity in the classroom, barriers to been creative, the concept of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and how it promotes creativity. Recommendations and conclusion were also discussedItem Creativity level of hearing impaired and hearing students of federal college of education(Faculty of Education, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Turkey, 2019) Daramola, D.S.; Bello, M.B.; Yusuf, A.; Amali, I.O.O.This study investigated creativity Level of Hearing Impaired and Hearing Students of Federal College of Education in Oyo. Specifically, the study investigated the creativity level of hearing and hearing-impaired students. Also, a relationship between gender and onset of hearing loss and students’ creativity level were found out. A descriptive survey design was adopted for this study. A purposive sampling technique was used to sample a total of 248 second year students Nigerian Certification in Education (NCE II) of the School of Education who participated in the study. A researcher-designed questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.76 was used to collect data for the study. The Findings showed that the creativity level of hearing-impaired students is significantly higher compared to their hearing peer. It was revealed that female hearing impaired students significantly show a higher level of creativity than their male peer. Also, post-lingual hearing-impaired students are significantly higher in creativity level than their pre-lingua peers. Based on these findings, it was recommended that mainstreaming approach of providing education services adopted by Federal College of Education in Oyo should be strengthened and adopted in all institution where hearing and hearing-impaired attend.Item Creativity level of hearing impaired and hearing students of federal college of education.(Faculty of Education, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Turkey, 2019-01) Daramola, D.S.; Bello, M.B.; Yusuf, A.; Amali, I.O.O.The emphasis in education currently shows a shift from the acquisition of facts to the process of thinking. Critical thinking involves cognitive activities associated with using the mind. It allows Students to excel and achieve intellectual freedom thereby becoming a functional member of the society. This study investigated Creativity Level of Hearing Impaired and Hearing Students of Federal College of Education, Oyo. Specifically, the study investigated the creativity level of hearing and hearing-impaired students. Also, the relationship between gender and onset of hearing Loss and students’ creativity level were found out. A descriptive survey design was adopted for this study. A purposive sampling technique was used to sample a total of 150 (90 and 60 hearing and hearing impaired) NCE 2 students of the Department of Education who participated in the study. A researcher-designed questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.76 was used to collect data for the study. The collected data were analyzed using mean and t-test statistics at 0.05 alpha level. The Findings showed that the creativity level of hearing-impaired students is significantly higher compared to their hearing counterparts. It was revealed that female hearing impaired students significantly show a higher level of creativity than their male counterpart. Also post-lingual hearing impaired students are significantly higher in creativity level than their pre-lingua counterparts. Based on these findings, it was recommended that mainstreaming approach of providing education services adopted by Federal College of Education Oyo should be strengthened and adopted in all Institutions where hearing and hearing impaired attend. Also, healthy competition as against stigmatization should be encouraged between hearing impaired and their hearing counterparts to his/her maximum creative thinking level.Item An evaluation of access to universal basic education in Sokoto State, Nigeria(Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2017) Bello, M.B.; Daramola, D.S.; Yusuf, A.; Amali, I. O. O.Basic education is the bedrock upon which the secondary and higher education system is built in any nation’s educational system because it is the foundation or first stage of formal education. Low enrollment of school age children in the country in general and northern part in particular has been worrisome to educationists, stakeholders and the federal government. The 1999 Universal Basic Education (UBE) was practical and pragmatic effort by the Government to address this problem. Sokoto State has been striving on the provision of UBE to its school age children over these years. Nonetheless, there is less academic focus on the evaluation of school age children access to UBE in the state. Therefore, this study evaluates access to UBE in the three senatorial districts of Sokoto State. Purposive sampling technique was adopted from the selection of the study sample. Specifically, the study evaluates the level of access of school age children to basic education in Kebbe, Wammako and Illelah local government areas of Sokoto State, Nigeria. Ex-post facto design was adopted for the study and profoma was designed to collect data from the school administrators and local education authorities. The study revealed that over 60% of school age children in Sokoto state were out of school, while only 33% were in school. It was recommended that there is the need for the Federal Government of Nigeria to plan or make available the type of education system (schooling system) that will suit the community of these school-age children.Item An evaluation of access to universal basic education in Sokoto State, Nigeria(Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2017) Bello, M.B.; Daramola, D.S.; Yusuf, A.; Amali., I.O.O.Basic education is the bedrock upon which the secondary and higher education system is built in any nation’s educational system because it is the foundation or first stage of formal education. Low enrollment of school age children in the country in general and northern part in particular has been worrisome to educationists, stakeholders and the federal government. The 1999 Universal Basic Education (UBE) was practical and pragmatic effort by the Government to address this problem. Sokoto State has been striving on the provision of UBE to its school age children over these years. Nonetheless, there is less academic focus on the evaluation of school age children access to UBE in the state. Therefore, this study evaluates access to UBE in the three senatorial districts of Sokoto State. Purposive sampling technique was adopted from the selection of the study sample. Specifically, the study evaluates the level of access of school age children to basic education in Kebbe, Wammako and Illelah local government areas of Sokoto State, Nigeria. Ex-post facto design was adopted for the study and profoma was designed to collect data from the school administrators and local education authorities. The study revealed that over 60% of school age children in Sokoto state were out of school, while only 33% were in school. It was recommended that there is the need for the Federal Government of Nigeria to plan or make available the type of education system (schooling system) that will suit the community of these school-age children.Item Influence of domestic works on female students’ academic performance in upper-basic schools in Kwara State, Nigeria.(Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, 2018) Amali, I.O.O.; Bello, M.B.; Adeoye, G. O.In Nigeria, domestic works are socially accepted to be part of daily activities that are engaged by female children. This study therefore examined the influence of domestic work on female students’ academic performance in Upper-Basic Schools in Kwara State, Nigeria. This study made use of descriptive research design. The population for this study were all upper-basic female students from public schools in Kwara State, Nigeria. 900 upper basic female students were sampled for this study using a multi-stage sampling technique. Researchers’ developed questionnaire with a reliability coefficient 0.63 was used to obtain data on the types and extent of students’ engagement in domestic works while a pro forma was used to obtain students’ academic performance in upper-basic schools. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics of percentage, mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions and inferential statistics of chi-square was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that female students are daily engaged in different types of domestic works such as running errands, washing of cloths, sweeping, fetching of water, washing of plates and caring for babies/children, etc. all which interfere with their academic studies and thereby resulting in less academic performance among female students in Kwara State. It is therefore recommended that government and Ministry of Education in collaboration with the school authorities should organise education campaigns to sensitize parents on the need to lessen girls’ involvement in domestic works in such a way that it would not affect girls’ academic performance.Item Influence of domestic works on female students’ academic performance in upper-basic schools in Kwara State, Nigeria.(University of Port Harcourt., 2018-03) Amali, I.O.O.; Bello, M.B.; Adeoye, G. O.In Nigeria, domestic works are socially accepted to be part of daily activities that are engaged by female children. This study therefore examined the influence of domestic work on female students’ academic performance in Upper-Basic Schools in Kwara State, Nigeria. This study made use of descriptive research design. The population for this study were all upper-basic female students from public schools in Kwara State, Nigeria. 900 upper basic female students were sampled for this study using a multi-stage sampling technique. Researchers’ developed questionnaire with a reliability coefficient 0.63 was used to obtain data on the types and extent of students’ engagement in domestic works while a pro forma was used to obtain students’ academic performance in upper-basic schools. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics of percentage, mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions and inferential statistics of chi-square was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that female students are daily engaged in different types of domestic works such as running errands, washing of cloths, sweeping, fetching of water, washing of plates and caring for babies/children, etc. all which interfere with their academic studies and thereby resulting in less academic performance among female students in Kwara State. It is therefore recommended that government and Ministry of Education in collaboration with the school authorities should organise education campaigns to sensitize parents on the need to lessen girls’ involvement in domestic works in such a way that it would not affect girls’ academic performance.Item Lecturers’ assessment of the effectiveness of computer based test in the training of pre-service teachers in Nigeria(Faculty of Education, University of Benin City, Nigeria, 2015-05) Bello, M.B.; Yusuf, A; Amali, I.O.O; Daramola, D. S.The purpose of the study was to find out the lecturers’ assessment of the effectiveness of Computer Based Test in the training of pre-service teachers in Nigeria. This is a descriptive research of a survey type using questionnaire. The sample for this study included randomly selected lecturers 201 out of 314 lecturers from two purposively sampled universities. A researcher-designed questionnaire for lecturers was used to collect the data. Mean was employed to answer the research questions using 2.5 as the basis to determine the strength or otherwise of the statement while the hypotheses were tested using chi-square at 0.05 level of significance. Among the findings, it was found that the use of computer-based test was considered effective and adequate for assessing pre-service teachers in cognitive and psychomotor domains. Lecturers from University of Ilorin and University of Lagos differed significantly in their assessment of effectiveness of CBT in the training of pre-service teacher in Nigeria. However, lecturers did not defer in their assessment of the effectiveness of CBT in the training of pre-service teachers in Nigeria based on gender and status. It was recommended that pre-service teachers should be taught using ICT to improve their computer skills. Other alternative to multiple- choice response CBT questions should be used for assessment. This would help in the development of cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains.Item An overview of Nigeria universities’ presence on social media platform(University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2017) Amali, I.O.O; Bello, M.B.; Akintola, M.; Tilakasiri, S.L.This study is an online survey on the presence of Nigerian universities on social media platforms. The purpose of the paper was to examine the level of presence of Nigerian universities on five social media platforms which include: Face book, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and Google+. Three research questions were generated and one null hypothesis was formulated for this study. In the methodology, the internet served as the primary source of data, while Nigerian universities’ websites were used as secondary sources. All 129 accredited Nigerian Universities by the National Universities Commission were sampled for this study. Descriptive statistics (Percentage, Mean Rating and Standard Deviation) were used to answer research questions 1 and 2 while inferential statistics (Chi-Square) was used to test and analyse the null hypothesis. Report of Micaiah (2014) on Social Media Awareness in Nigeria Education which states that Nigerian universities’ presence on social media is minimal, was used as a guide; its methodology and data were also adapted for this study. The result showed that Nigerian Universities’ presence on social media platforms was 19% which is below par, compared to the unprecedented social media user base among Nigerian university students. In the analysis of the hypothesis, it was revealed that university ownership does not significantly determine the presence of Nigerian universities on social media platforms. It thus recommends that universities in Nigeria should as a matter of urgency, create a central unit of social media services to manage all necessary social media activities of their institutions, and to heighten Nigerian Universities’ presence on social media platforms which would create a mindset on educational goals and attainment among academics and students in Nigeria. Keywords: Nigerian University, Higher Education, Students, Social Media, InternetItem The relevance of moral education in Tackling Corruption for National Development(Department of Health Promotion and Environmental Health Education & Department of Human Kinetics Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, 2013) Amali, I.O.O.; Yusuf, A; Bello, M.B.Nigeria is again passing through a difficult moment with a chain of embarrassments in the National Assembly. Although corrupt practices have been a recurring decimal in the nation’s political history, its rate and dimension since the resurgence of civil rule in 1999 is going beyond acceptable level in the country. The politicians are increasingly thinking that political office is a sure means of getting rich and they are not concerned about the impact of their unethical behaviours on the society. There have been waves of social restructuring and reforming to curb the corruption syndrome but the increasing social malaise calls for a re-examination of anti-corruption strategy. This paper, thus, focuses on character and moral education of the youths as a new paradigm for tackling corruption in Nigeria so as to attain sustainable development.Item Relevance of teacher education in the Nigeria new secondary school curriculum: A myth or reality(Department of Teacher Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, 2012-04) Amali, I.O.O.; Bello, M.B.This paper examines the relevance of teacher education in Nigeria in relation to the challenges imposed by the introduction of the new secondary school curriculum (2011). It highlights teachers’ roles in actualizing the implementation of the new curriculum and the challenges in respect of the opportunities in acquiring sufficient knowledge and understanding on the part of the would-be teachers for the new programmes as contained in the new curriculum. Specifically, it places emphasis on the areas of pedagogy and learning for the benefits of the learners in respect of their development for practical skills and competence required in the new curriculum. It made suggestions and concludes that the relevance of teacher education that would facilitate quality assurance for the teachers, the learners and the nation at large should not be undermined. A paper like this would be an impetus to the understanding of the challenges inherent in the present day development of education in Nigeria and that requires to be addressed.Item Review of pre-primary education policy and implementation roles of the teachers in Nigeria(Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2015) Amali, I.O.O.; Bello, M.B.; Tilakasiri, S.L.This study examines teachers’ role in the implementation of the objectives of pre-primary education policy in Nigeria. The objective is to draw attention to the collaborative mandates ascribed to teachers to ensure fulfilling their obligations in the successful implementation of the policy. This study addresses the educational and social relevance of pre-primary education in Nigeria, especially in respect to cognitive, emotional and social development of Nigerian children. In view of its societal relevance, this study advocates for a desirable and necessary educational process and provides guidelines on teachers preparation, supply and motivation which are desirable for ensuring successful implementation of pre-primary education policy in Nigeria. It also identified teachers’ constraints, show the way forward that would ensure that teachers achieve their mandates in the successful implementation of the policy objectives. A study like this is relevant to the understanding of the objectives of pre-primary education as contained in the National Policy of Education and could contribute to the process of developing a more effective approach to address the problem of achieving the objectives of the policy in Nigeria. It recommends a strong commitment of federal, state and local governments education authorities to facilitate the successful implementation of the policy objectivesItem Sociological perspective of conflict aspect in schooling. Ilorin Journal of Sociology.(Department of Sociology, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2011-12) Amali, I.O.O; Bello, M.B.This paper examines the Sociological perspective of conflict aspect of schooling. Its objective is to analyses and discusses the fundamental principles which have treaties involving conflict of interests that exist in the school system particularly between the teachers and the learners. Thus, conflict theory is analyzed and discussed in this study. It also suggests the way forward. A study like this would have to improve our understanding. It would also guide our knowledge to contribute in strengthening the survival of our school system for the much needed cordial relationship that is required of our school system to survive in the modern dynamic society.Item Teachers’ assessment of private university as an agent of social segregation in Nigeria(History of Education Society of Nigeria an Affiliate of the International Standing Conference for the History of Education., 2013-05) Amali, I.O.O; Bello, M.B.; Etejere, P.A.O.This was a descriptive survey research study designed to examine private University in relation to its functional perspective towards social orders. The objective is to assess its contribution towards the enhancement of social order based on its nature, quality and scope of education vis-à-vis the recipients and the society at large. it addressed three research questions, researchers’ designed questionnaire were administered to 357 respondents. The result revealed that majority of the respondents which comprises male and female teachers believed that private Universities have contributed significantly to inequality among various social class in the society. it recommended among others that the federal government should ensure that privatization of education system especially the University system should be highly regulated in terms of policies to cater for all classes of Nigerian society. this will promote social equality and not inequality.Item Teachers’ characteristics as a correlates of upper basic school students’ performance in social studies in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria(Faculty of Education, Erzincan University, Turkey, 2015) Yusuf, A.; Bello, M.B.; Owede, V.C.The purpose of the study examined teachers’ characteristics as correlates of upper basic school students’ performance in social studies in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The correlational research type was adopted for the study. The instruments used for the collection of data were a 36–item Questionnaire on Teachers’ Charac-teristics (QTC) and a 100-item Social Studies Performance Test (SSPT). The in-struments were administered to 727 students randomly selected from 34 Basic Jun-ior Secondary School Three (JSS. III), in Yenagoa metropolis, Bayelsa State. One research question was answered using the Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) while one null hypothesis was tested with the use of Multiple Regression Analysis at 0.05 level of significance. Based on the results obtained, it was revealed that both teachers’ use of instructional materials, teachers’ dispositions, teachers’ pedagogical skills and teachers’ reflective practice were found to have a significant relationship with upper basic school students’ performance in social studies respectively. The predictor variables were also significant in their relative and composite contribution to the prediction of the criterion variable. Thus, it was recommended among others that, faculties, institutes and colleges of education in Nigeria should as a matter of importance familiarize trainee teachers with relevant components of reflective practice and integrates same in their teacher education programmes, if the purpose of producing quality teachers that will, in turn promote students’ performance is to be realized.Item Teachers’ emotional intelligence and moral character as predictors of secondary school students’ moral character in Ilorin South, Nigeria.(Faculties of Education in University of Silesia in Katowice (Poland), Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica (Slovak Republic) and University of Ostrava (Czech Republic), 2017) Bello, M.B.; Yusuf, A.; Amali, I.O.O.This study examines secondary school teachers’ level of emotional intelligence and their moral character as predictors of moral character among secondary school students in Ilorin South LGA, Kwara State. 106 teachers and 318 students from 20 secondary schools were purposively sampled for the study. data collected were analysed using mean-scores, standard-deviation and multiple-regression. The study revealed that secondary school teachers’ emotional intelligence predicts secondary school students’ moral character. It was recommended that there is a need for teaching emotional intelligence as a foundation course at all the teacher training institutions in Nigeria.Item Teachers’ preferred pedagogical method in using folktales to curb violence among primary school pupils in Ilorin, N(Department of Sociology, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2014-10) Amali, I.O.O; Mahmud, J.; Bello, M.B.; Amali, A.A.This is a survey research on teachers preferred method in using folktales to curb violence among primary school pupils in Ilorin, Nigeria, the objectives was to determine teachers’ preference in the use of various teaching methods and particularly the one they would prefer when teaching folktales to primary school pupils. The population for the study were twelve primary school from rural and urban part of Ilorin. the teachers used for the study were chosen using systematic random sampled techniques whereas the schools were chooses through the use of stratified sampling techniques. Researchers designed questionnaire was used for the collection of data. Descriptive statistics was used to analysis the five research questions while chi-square was used to analyze the hypothesis drawn from the study. the findings revealed that teachers preferred role-play method for teaching folktales, followed by demonstration and discussion method that could be categorized in order of teachers’ preference. The study therefore recommends among others that role play, demonstration and discussion method should be encouraged for use by teachers to teach folktales so as to curb violence among primary school pupils. This study uses folktale with a view to providing problems solving activities especially in adversarial situation is a useful contribution that would direct or guide our pupils towards acceptable social development.Item Transforming Nigeria to a changed nation using religious and national value education: Basic school teachers’ perspective(Silpakorn University and Development Institute, Sanam Chandra Palace Campus, Nakhon Pathom. Thailand, 2016-05) Yusuf, A.; Bello, M.B.; Ajidagba, U. A.; Obafemi, K. E.The purpose of the study was to examine the perception of Basic school teachers of using religious and national values to transform Nigeria to a changed nation. 421 Religious and national values teachers (handling Islamic studies, Christian Religious Studies, Social Studies, Civic Education, and Security Education) comprising of 190 males and 231 females in 341 selected Basic schools in Kwara State participated in the study. Researcher- designed questionnaire was used to collect data that were analysed using descriptive statistics, t-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The result showed that Religious and National Values can be used to transform Nigeria into a positively changed nation. It was also unfolded that teachers’ perception was significantly influenced by gender, school type, qualification, and experience. Based on the findings, it was suggested among others that Religious and National Values should be taught and handled by qualified teachers so as to inculcate in the students the needed moral values, attitude and knowledge to become good citizenry that will appreciate and promote the transformation of Nigeria to a changed nation.