Browsing by Author "Oniye, R. K."

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    An evaluation of political engagement pattern of university undergraduates in Kwara State, Nigeria
    (Social Studies Association of Nigeria, 2017-04) Okafor, I. P.; Jacob, O. A.; Oniye, R. K.; Jimoh, R. O.; Jacob, A. J.
    This paper evaluated the political engagement of university undergraduates in Kwara State, Nigeria. The research design used was descriptive survey method. The population for this study consisted of all the university undergraduates in Kwara State. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 100 undergraduates from each study level that is 200 to 400 level, totaling 300 undergraduates selected for the study. A researcher-designed questionnaire was used to elicit information on Political Engagement Pattern of the university undergraduates. The demographic data of the respondents were described using percentages, while cumulative means was used to answer research question 1. Hypotheses were tested using the t-test and ANOVA Statistical tools. Findings revealed that political engagement pattern of university undergraduates in Kwara State, Nigeria was high. It also revealed a significant difference in the political engagement of university undergraduates in Kwara State, Nigeria based on gender and level of study. Based on the findings of this study it was recommended that the politicians and the government should explain to the young people the importance of involvement in politics.
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    Assessment of learning difficulties in economics among senior secondary school students in Lagos Mainland Local Government Area.
    (Published by Department of Social Sciences Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, 2019-01) Badamas, O. L.; Uyanne, E. O; Oniye, R. K.
    The importance of Economics education to any nation is to enable both leaders and citizens to understand the basic economics concepts and the principles needed to improve the economic situation of the individual country. Several studies have been carried out to investigate students' attitude towards Economics as a school subject. The purpose of this study is to assess the learning difficulties in economics among senior secondary school students in Lagos mainland local government. Two research questions and one research hypothesis were raised and tested for this study. The sample comprises of 100 senior secondary school students selected randomly from five public schools. The research design adopted for this study was descriptive type of survey. The instrument used for data collection in this study was a self-designed questionnaire. Research question one and two were answered using frequency count, percentage and mean while t-test was used to test the research hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. Findings showed that, perceived difficult concepts in Economics by senior secondary school students are Nigerian Economic Sectors, Economic Theories, Market Structure, Public Finance, International Economic Organizations and Economic Growth and Development. Another finding showed that, there was no significant difference in students' learning difficulties in Economics based on gender. It wasre commended that; Adequate attention and preparation should be given to those identified difficult concepts in Economics during teaching and learning processes. This will enable the students to overcome those difficulties.
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    Lectures’ Perception of Causes of Unemployment among Educated Youths in Nigeria: The Social Implications
    (Institute of Education and Professional Development, University of Uyo, Akwam Ibom State, Nigeria, 2017) Balogun, A. O.; Jimoh, M. I.; Okafor, I. P.; Oniye, R. K.; Iyekolo, O. A.; Igudia, A. I.; Muhammad, G. M. F.