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    Awareness and Disposition of Nigerian Police to Fundamental Human Rights and its Implications for the Protection of Nigerian Citizens
    (Social Studies Association of Nigeria, 2017-10) Yayi, Timothy; Yusuf, Abdulraheem; Akinsemoyin, Lasbat; Iyekolo, Alexander; Abilagbo, Joel
    Human rights which pays credence to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights aims at protecting the rights of every individual regardless of age, race, religion and sex. Several indices today point to the fact that these rights are being violated especially by the Nigerian Police. This study therefore investigated the awareness and disposition of the Nigerian Police to human rights protection of Nigerian citizens. Descriptive survey research method was employed for the study. The sample size of 120 Police men and women were selected through simple random sampling technique. 20 Police officers were selected each from divisions A-F in Ilorin. An instrument tagged “Questionnaire on Awareness and Disposition of Nigerian Police to Human Rights Protection of Nigerian Citizens (QDNPHRPNC)” was used. Findings of the study reveals that majority of the police are aware of human rights issues while they have a bad attitude to it. Qualification influenced their disposition to human rights protection of citizens while working experience did not influence their disposition to it. Based on the findings, it was recommended that there is the need to orientate and re-orientate the police on civic learning especially; human rights protection of citizens; textual materials on human rights should be published and made available to police officers; human rights commissions should also intensify their efforts in checkmating the excessiveness of police on human rights protection of citizens. Keyword: Human Rights, Awareness, Nigerian Citizens, Police Disposition
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    AWARENESS AND DISPOSITION OF NIGERIAN POLICE TO FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROTECTION OF NIGERIAN CITIZENS
    (Social Studies Association of Nigeria, 2017-10) Yayi, Timothy; Yusuf, Abdulraheem; Akinsemoyin, Lasbat; Iyekolo, A. Olushola; Abilagbo, Joel
    Human rights, which lends credence to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, aims at protecting the rights of every individual regardless of age, race, religion and sex. Several indices, today point to the fact that these rights are being violated especially by the Nigerian Police. This study, therefore, investigated the awareness and disposition of the Nigerian citizens. A descriptive survey research method was employed for the study. The sample size of 120 Police men and women were selected through simple random sampling techniques. 20 Police officers were selected each from divisions A-F in Ilorin. An instrument tagged “Questionnaire on Awareness and Disposition of Nigerian Police to Human Rights Protection of Nigerian Citizens (QDNPHRPNC)” was used. Findings of the study reveals that the majority of the police are aware of human rights issues while they have a bid attitude to it. Qualification influenced their disposition to human rights protection of citizens while working experience did not influence their disposition to it. Based on the findings, it was recommended that there is the need to orientate and re-orients and re-orientate the police on civic learning, especially, human rights should be published and made available to police officers and human rights commissions should also intensify their efforts in checkmating the excessiveness of police on human rights protection of citizen.
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    Effectiveness of Blended Learning on the Ability Level of Upper-basic Students in Social Studies in Ogbomoso, Nigeria
    (Association for Innovative Technology Integration in Education, 2018-12-16) Yayi, Timothy; Yusuf, Abdulraheem; Jarimi, Mustapha
    Blended learning as a modern innovation in instruction has come to stay due to the multifarious problems associated with conventional instruction. In every class, the need of the three categories of students should not be taken with levity. Hence, this research looked at how blended learning can be used to improve the performance of the fast, average and slow learners. A quasi-experimental research design was used. The population consists of all Upper-Basic School Students in Ogbomoso, while Upper-Basic School II students serves as the target population. Two schools were purposively sampled. Social Studies Performance Test (SSPT) instrument was used. The research questions which were translated to hypotheses were analyzed with Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Analysis of Co-Variance (ANCOVA) at 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed that there was a significant difference in the performance of high, medium and low ability level students exposed to blended learning. Another finding shows that there was no interactive effect of blended learning, gender and ability level. Arising from the findings, recommendations were made that the Curriculum planners and developers should integrate blended learning strategy into teaching and learning for improving performance of learners in Social Studies Education. Schools both public and private schools should be provided with adequate computers and other e-learning materials to foster learning. Students should however not be deprived of usage in classroom instruction.
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    effectiveness of blended learning on the ability level of upper-basic students in social studies in ogbomoso, Nigeria.
    (Association for Innovative Technology Integration in Education, 2018-12) Yayi, Timothy; Yusuf, Abdulraheem; Jarimi, Mustapha
    Blendedlearning as a modern innovation in instruction has come to stay due to the multifarious problems associated with conventional instruction. In every class, the need of the three categories of students should not be taken with levity. Hence, this research looked at how blended learning can be used to improve the performance of the fast, average and slow learners.Aquasi-experimental research designwas used. The population consists of all Upper-Basic School Students in Ogbomoso,while Upper-Basic School II students serves as the target population. Two schools were purposively sampled. Social Studies Performance Test (SSPT) instrument was used.The research questions which were translated to hypotheses were analyzed with Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Analysis of Co-Variance (ANCOVA) at 0.05 level of significance.The study revealed that there was a significant difference in the performance of high, medium and low ability level students exposed to blended learning. Another finding shows that there was no interactive effect of blended learning, gender and ability level.Arising from the findings, recommendations were made that the Curriculum planners and developers should integrate blended learning strategy into teaching and learning for improving performance of learners in Social Studies Education. Schools both public and private schools should be provided with adequate computers and other e-learning materials to foster learning. Students should however not be deprived of usage in classroom instruction.
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    Effectiveness of National Values Curriculum Implementation at the Basic School Level in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
    (Social Studies Association of Nigeria, 2020-10) Yayi, Timothy; Abilagbo, Joel Adesokan
    This study investigated effectiveness of national values curriculum implementation at the basic school level in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria. National Values is one of the subjects offered by Basic School students. Two hundred (200) teachers were selected by multi stage sampling procedure to select the sample for the study, while purposive sampling techniques was used to select National Values teachers from selected Basic schools in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. An adapted questionnaire tagged “Assessment of National Values Curriculum Implementation Questionnaire (ANVCIQ)” was used for data collection. The study found that the lesson objectives of National Values curriculum are adequate. Textbook, computer, picture, model, charts, multimedia projector, television, radio, wall maps and educational software were deemed to be adequate for the implementation of National Values curriculum. Lecture method, field trips method, demonstration method, role play method, tutorial method, discussion method, group method and cooperative learning method were deemed to be appropriate for the implementation of National Values curriculum while marking of notes, continuous assessment test, class work, assignment, examination, projects and homework are the adequate evaluative activities that were deemed to be appropriate for the implementation of National Values curriculum in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that National Values teachers should be mandated to master the contents of the curriculum and that appropriate instructional resources and evaluative activities should be utilized by National Values teachers for the effective implementation of the curriculum in Ogbomoso.
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    HISTORY TEACHERS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE USE OF EXCURSION METHOD TO TEACH HISTORY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ILORIN METROPLIS
    (Department of History and International Studies, University of Ilorin, 2016) Saidu, A; Yayi, Timothy
    This study focused on the attitude of History teachers towards the use of the excursion method in teaching History in secondary schools in Ilorin metropolis. The study adopt descriptive method of research. Purposive sampling technique was used to select all the History teachers in Ilorin metropolis secondary schools. Four research questions and one hypothesis were generated. The research questions one and four were answered with the mean rating, while research question two which has corresponding hypothesis was tested with the t-test and the research question three was answered with the percentage. Majority of the History teachers had positive attitude towards the use of excursion method because the weighted mean score obtained was 47.16 which is above the benchmark weighted mean score of 42.5. However, they are of the opinion that the greatest constraint to the use of excursion method is that there is no maximum support from the school management. The research work recommended that the History teachers should not shy away from the student-centreapproaching teaching which focuses on the students so as to further increase critical thinking in the students. Also there should be training workshops to orientate History teachers on the proper use of the excursion method. It also recommended that the school management should give support to the History teachers for the effective use of excursion method
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    INFLUENCE OF FAMILY TYPES ON DEVIANT BEHAVIOUR OF IN-SCHOOLADOLESCENTS IN IBADAN NORTH, OYO STATE
    (Department of Education, Gombe State University, 2017) Akinsemoyin, Lasbat; Yayi, Timothy; Nuhu, Muslimat; Fakorede, Aishat
    Family is known as the smallest units in the society and it is the first agent of socialization of the child. Several studies have been conducted on family types and academic performance. The main rationale of this study is to examine the influence of family types on deviant behaviours of in- school adolescent in Ibadan North, Oyo state. This study adopted a descriptive survey design. The sample for this study was 160 upper basic school students in four selected schools in Ibadan North. Adopted questionnaire was used for data collection. The data collected was analyzed using mean, percentage, chi square and t-test at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study showed that, there was a significant influence of family types on deviant behaviour of in-school adolescents in Ibadan North, Oyo State. Based on the findings, it was recommended that, Parents should be made aware of the extent to which problems at home and family types can influence the behaviour of their children.
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    Moral education in the Nigerian school setting: an antidote for corruption
    (Published by the Faculty of Humanities and Education, Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State., 2017) Akinsemoyin, Lasbat; Uyanne, Elizabeth; Iyekolo, Alexander; Yayi, Timothy
    In Nigeria, corruption has become a great impediment for the much expected dividends of democracy in the midst of many available natural and human resources. Every nation’s educational system is to help it overcome her peculiar problems. Nigeria’s educational system is supposed to help overcome the problem of corruption. The study therefore examined moral education in Nigerian schools as an antidote for corruption. The study explains the concepts, theories and needs for moral education as an effective way for reducing corruption in the society. It was however concluded that with the integration of moral education in Nigerian schools, the quality of the certificates acquired will be enhanced and high integrity will be accorded to the society by the members. The paper however suggested strategies for integrating moral eduction into Nigerian schools in the interest of reducing corrupt practices. The effective integration of moral education will surely accord high integrity for the learners, the schools, the certificates and the society in general.
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    Social studies teachers’ competence in the use of information and communication technology in basic schools in Ilorin metropolis. Nigerian Journal of Sociology of Education
    (Association of Sociologists of Education of Nigeria (ASEN)., 2017) Yayi, Timothy; Onivehu, Adams; Oyeniran, Bunmi; Ohawuiro, O.
    Defunct millennium development goals (MDGs) which now metamorphosed into sustainable development goals (SDGs) aims to achieve so many goals out of which education is the second after poverty eradication. Teachers being the drivers and key stakeholders ought to be equipped with necessary skills such as Information Communication Technology to meet the challenges of the 21st century. There is utmost need for Social Studies teachers to be competent in the use of ICT for enhancing learning since the discipline itself is not static. This study was therefore set to investigate the competency level of Social Studies teachers in the use of ICT in basic schools in Ilorin. Descriptive survey research method was employed for the study. The sample size of 120 Social Studies teachers was selected through a random sampling technique. The instrument used for collecting the required information for the study was a self-designed questionnaire tagged “Competence in the Use of Information Communication Technology Questionnaire (CUICTQ)”. Findings of the study reveals that Social Studies teachers in Basic schools in Ilorin Metropolis were not competent in the use of ICT, gender and teaching experience didn’t influence teachers’ competence in the use of ICT. School type of the Social Studies teachers influenced their competence in the use of ICT in Basic Schools in Ilorin Metropolis. To achieve the goals of SDGs by 2030 and based on research findings, it is recommended that Social Studies teachers should be encouraged and trained through various capacity building workshops that could enhance their ICT competence in line with global best practice. The state government is enjoined to help in this regard.
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    Teacher-parent relationship and its influence on the academic performance of upper-basic social studies students in kwara central senatorial district
    (Defunct Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education, University of Ilorin, 2019-01) Yayi, Timothy; Balogun, Idayat; Afolayan, Samson
    The study concentrated on the influence of teacher-parent relationship on the performance of upper-basic Social Studies students in Kwara central senatorial district. Parent-teacher relationship takes on different forms. It ranges from gestures to informal relationship. The observed increase in teacher-parents relationship and falling standard of education particularly in the basic schools necessitated the study. A descriptive research design was adopted for this study. Population for the study comprises all upper-basic II secondary students in Kwara Central Senatorial District; two (2) local governments areas were purposively selected out of four local government areas in Kwara Central Senatorial District which were Ilorin South and Ilorin West local governments where 150 students were selected from 10 selected schools in Ilorin west and Ilorin south local government using random sampling technique. A researcher-designed questionnaire and performance test, which was validated by experts in the Department of Social Sciences Education, University of Ilorin were used to collect data. The instruments combined were administered on respondents outside the sample pool and it yielded 0.62. Based on the data collected, analyzed with frequency counts, percentages and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Co-efficient and interpreted, findings were obtained that upper-basic school students teacher-parent relationship was high with 84.0%, also the upper-basic school students’ academic performance was high in Social Studies with 71.3.0%, and finally the findings obtained shown that there was no significant influence of teacher-parent relationship on performance of upper-basic school Social Studies students in Kwara Central Senatorial District. This establishes the fact that better performance of students is not directly linked to teacher-parents relationship. For effectiveness in education, there must be good relationship between students’ parents and their care-giver.