Browsing by Author "Oduwaiye, Rhoda Olape"

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    Accountability: A watchword for university administration in Nigeria
    (Faculty of Education, University of Malaya, Malaysia, 2015) Sofoluwe, A. O.; Oduwaiye, Rhoda Olape; Ogundele, M.O.; Kayode, David Jimoh
    The term accountability means different things to different people in different organizations. In the educational setting, the term is seen as liability to one’s accomplishment in the educational system. The ever increasing needs of the universities and the dwindling resources available to them have forced university management and other stakeholders seek innovative ways of ensuring survival of their universities. This can be achieved through proper accountability of the education goals, programs and productivity measurement. This article begins with a brief overview of the state of Nigerian university education, university management, concept of accountability and processes of accountability. The issues raised include those on goals, accountability and parameters for academic excellence in the system. The article concludes with some suggestions for improving accountability in Nigerian universities.
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    Conflict Resolution Strategies and Administrative Effectiveness in Kwara state owned colleges of Education
    (Centre for Higher Education Studies, University of Port Harcourt, 2015) Sofoluwe, A. O.; Oduwaiye, Rhoda Olape; Kayode, David Jimoh; Olanipekun, R. O.
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    Entrepreneurship education: An innovative practice in higher education towards economic development in Nigeria
    (Centre for entrepreneurship education, Federal University, 2014) Sofoluwe, A. O.; Oduwaiye, Rhoda Olape; Kayode, David Jimoh
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    Impact of teacher development programmes on teachers’ attitudes towards MDG 2: The case of Abeokuta South Local Government
    (Uganda Martyrs University., 2011) Oduwaiye, Rhoda Olape; Oyeniran, Saheed; David, O.O.
    Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 2 focuses on attainment of universal primary education (UPE). Taking cognizance of the fact that attainment of the goal depends heavily on the attitudes and work of teachers involved in the delivery of primary education, this study delved into these teachers’ attitudes towards the goal as shaped by their involvement in professional development programmes, taking the case of Abeokuta South Local Government. The findings were that teacher development programmes improve teachers’ capacity and disposition towards attainment of MDG2. Pertinent recommendations for theory, policy and practice grounded on this finding are propounded.
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    Lecturers’ perceptions about distributed leadership in public universities in Nigeria.
    (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Lahore College for Women University, Pakistan., 2017) Kayode, David Jimoh; Yusoff, N.M.; Veloo, A.; Oduwaiye, Rhoda Olape; Sheu, Adaramaja Adebayo
    Distributed leadership has been perceived as an effective strategy toward improving the effectiveness of universities in this era of globalization. This study therefore examines lecturers' perception about distributed leadership in public universities in Nigeria. A quantitative research design was employed to collect data from lecturers in public universities in North-central geopolitical zone of Nigeria. A total of 160 questionnaires were distributed and only 101 were usable for data analysis. SPSS version 20 was used for data analysis. The findings of the study revealed that distributed leadership was not adequately practiced in the sampled universities. However, the result of the t-test analysis shows that there is no significant difference in the lecturers perception about distributed leadership based on the school type and their gender. Therefore, it is suggested that the university management should improve their effort towards distributed leadership.
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    Public-private partnership and infrastructural development in Nigerian universities
    (College of Education, North University of Texas, 2014) Oduwaiye, Rhoda Olape; Sofoluwe, A. O.; Bello, T. O.; Durosaro, I. A.
    This study investigated the degree to which Public-Private Partnership (PPP) services are related to infrastructural development in Nigerian Universities. The research design used was descriptive survey method. The population for the study encompassed all the 20 universities in South-west Nigeria. Stratified random sampling was used to select 12 universities comprising of Federal, State and Private universities in the south-west geopolitical zones in Nigeria. Simple random sampling techniques were used to select 2,500 participants. The findings of the study revealed a significant relationship between PPP and the provision of infrastructure (0.024) with df (1: 2498) and p< 0.05). There was also a significant relationship between PPP and maintenance of infrastructure (0.026) with df (1: 2498) and p< 0.05). The implication of these findings is that university goal achievement cannot be determined with only PPP and provision of infrastructure but may also be determined by the extent to which these facilities are adequately provided. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended among others that competent units be established in every university to monitor construction, standard and maintenance of all infrastructure. Plus public enlightenment programs to encourage community participation in the development of infrastructures in the universities.
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    Quality Academic Process: A Panacea for Student Development in University Education
    (Department of Quantitative Methods, School of Business and Economics (SBE), University of Management and Technology (UMT), 2018-02) Kayode, David Jimoh; Oduwaiye, Rhoda Olape; Etejere, Patricia A. O.; Sheu, Adaramaja Adebayo; Kutu, Jacob O.
    There has been a discussion on the quality of student development in the Nigerian university system as one of the roles of university education, is a manpower development. However, there has been a decline in the quality of graduates produced. This study was carried out to determine the impact of quality academic process on student development. The study adopted a survey research method where an instrument titled quality academic process questionnaire (QAPQ) and student development questionnaire (SDQ) were administered on faculty members in public universities in Nigeria. Out of 450 questionnaires that were given out, only 305 were returned and usable for data analysis after the data cleaning. The findings of the study revealed that university curriculum, instruction, assessment, research and development significantly determined the quality of student development while service learning was found not to be significantly related to student development. Therefore, some practical and theoretical implications were made and future research directions were suggested.
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    The Role of School Based management committee in the improvement of girl-child participation in Basic education in the North-west zone, Nigeria
    (Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Benin, 2017) Oduwaiye, Rhoda Olape; BAKWAI, B
    Federal legislation in Nigeria supports social inclusion and gender equality; however, implementation is weak, with exclusionary informal norms, gender discrimination being dominant. In many Northern States of Nigeria, the combined impact of gender relations and some misinterpretation of Islam are constraining girl’s access to basic education services. For this reason, this paper examined the role of School-Based Management Committee in improving girl-child participation in basic education in North West states, Nigeria. In doing this, the paper discussed the concepts of girl-child, basic education and school based management. The disparity in basic education between the North and the South which is historical was also briefly discussed. Gender imbalance in education in Nigeria, particularly in North Western state that seems to be distorting the on-going basic education reforms in Nigeria was discussed. The paper examined several factors that differentially influence female access to basic education particularly in Northern Nigeria. The challenges identified in this paper which affect SBMCs’ performance in improving girls’ participation in basic education include community believes on girls’ status, poor implementation of laws protecting the right of a child, the school organizational pattern, school location and early marriage. The paper recommended among other things that the SBMC should facilitate the implementation of Child Right Act in all the North Western states and that rewards for excellent performance by girls in basic education should be encouraged.
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    School Population and Teachers’ Effectiveness in Kwara State Basic Schools, Nigeria
    (Department of Elementary Education, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Pakistan., 2017) Oduwaiye, Rhoda Olape; Sofoluwe, A. O.; Akinnubi, O. P.; Ibrahim, H. B.
    The study was carried out to determine the relationship that exists between school population and teachers’ effectiveness in Kwara State Public Basic Schools in Nigeria. School population was examined in terms of small and large schools, while teacher effectiveness was examined through effective lesson delivery, effective classroom management and students’ academic performance as in junior secondary school examinations. A descriptive research design of correlational type was used in the study. Four hundred and twenty five teachers were randomly selected as sample in the study. Two instruments titled:“School Population and Teachers’ Effectiveness Questionnaire”(SPTEQ) and “Students’ Academic Performance Proforma”(SAPP) were used to obtain relevant data. Four research hypotheses were formulated in the study and tested using Pearson productmoment correlation statistics at 0.05 level of significance. The finding revealed that there was a positive significant relationship between school population and teachers’ effectiveness in Kwara State public basic schools. It was recommended, among others, that educational planners, administrators and evaluators should supervise, monitor and co-ordinate the activities of the school heads, teachers and students in order to bring about teachers’ effectiveness.
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    Stress Level and Academic Performance of University Students in Kwara State, Nigeria
    (College of Education and External Studies. Makerere University, Uganda, 2017) Oduwaiye, Rhoda Olape; Yahaya, Lasiele A.; Amadi, Esther Chiaka; Tiamiyu, Kamoru Abidoye
    This study examined the relationship between level of stress and students’ academic performance in Universities in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Proportional stratified random sampling was used to select 300 students for the study. A “Students’ Stress Level Questionnaire (SSLQ)” and “Students’ Academic Performance proforma (SAPP)” was used to collect data. The instruments were validated by experts in educational management and counselling and a test-re-test reliability procedure was used to determine their reliability. Descriptive statistics were used to answer the research questions while Pearson product-moment correlation statistic was used to test the research hypotheses stated. The findings were that a significant relationship exists between the stress level and academic performance of the students. There is also a significant relationship between level of personal stress, interpersonal stress, environmental stress, achievement stress and academic performance. Therefore, it was recommended that the universities organize stress management seminars and workshops in collaboration with the Counselling and Human Development department. It is also recommended that university administrators make the learning environment conducive to boost academic performance and reduce stress.
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    Teacher Professional Development and Productivity in Secondary Schools in Kwara State
    (Department of Educational Foundations, Usmanu Dan Fodio University, Sokoto, Nigeria., 2014) Oduwaiye, Rhoda Olape; Ojo, Olubukola James; Lawal, Abdulmumin Abubakar