Sagbama Journal of Review in Education

INSTITUTIONAL LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES AND SUSTAINABLE PEACE EDUCATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BAYELSA STATE

2024-12-09T05:11:01+00:00

In today’s globalized world and knowledge–driven economy, any society wishing to develop must put in place a proper and well-planned educational system that will help drive technological advancement and transformation of society. This is because education has proven itself to be a potent kit for growth, development, progress and prosperity to individuals and nations alike. This study examined leadership strategies and sustainable peace education in secondary schools in Bayelsa State. A descriptive research
design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised of all the 7562 secondary school teachers in the 197-government owned secondary schools in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. A sample of 400 secondary school teachers in Bayelsa was used. The instrument for data collection is Leadership Strategy and Sustainable Peace Education Scale (LSSPES) developed by the researcher and validated experts. The reliability of the instruments was established using Cronbach Alpha formula and a value of 0.844 was obtained and considered appropriate for the study. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation, while Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to test the hypotheses. The findings revealed that the extent to which institutional leadership strategies (measured as motivational and delegative strategies) influence sustainable peace education in secondary schools
in Bayelsa State was high. Also, the findings revealed that leadership strategies (measured as motivational and delegative strategies) significantly influence sustainable peace education in secondary schools in Bayelsa State. It recommended amongst others that school leaders should enhance their motivational and delegative strategies for a sustainable peace education in secondary schools in Bayelsa
State.

NIGERIAN CONTENT MONITORING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA

2024-12-09T05:20:37+00:00

The paper assessed the contributions of the Nigerian Content Monitoring and Development Board towards the development of science education in secondary schools in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. A total of 385 science teachers from the 193 secondary schools in Bayelsa State and staff of NCDMB participated in the study. Descriptive survey design was employed and the instrument for data collection was “Contributions to the Development of Science Education Questionnaire” which was developed by the researcher and validated by experts. The reliability of the instrument was established using Cronbach Alpha and a coefficient of .79 was obtained, which was considered appropriate. The data gathered was analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed programs, the extent of utilization, and the factors hindering the successful implementation of NCMDB programs for the development of science education in Bayelsa State. It was recommended that the government and NCMBD should endeavor to invest their resources in science education to help in repositioning for a sustainable local content policy.

OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION AND CAREER PREFERENCE AMONG SECONDARY STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN BAYELSA STATE.

2024-12-09T17:49:34+00:00

The study investigated the correlation between occupational information and career preference of Secondary students in public schools in Bayelsa State. Four research questions and four hypotheses guided the study. Correlation research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study consisted of 2,847 students. A sample of 400 students was selected through stratified sampling method. The researchers adopted vocational interest inventory (vii) and also developed an instrument tagged Occupational Information Questionnaire (O.I.Q) for data collection. Cronbach’s Alpha formula was used to determine the reliability coefficient. Vocational interest inventory (vii) yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.902 while Occupational Information Questionnaire (O.I.Q) yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.941. Pearson product moment correlation was used to answer the research questions and test the hypothesis at 0.5 alpha level. The result of the study revealed that, there is a significant correlation between occupational information, and career preference, significant correlation between student’s participation in Field Trip and career preference, significant correlation between career day and career preference, significant correlation between career guidance and career preference. Based on the findings, the following recommendations among others were made, that Guidance Counsellors should provide adequate occupational information to students. The Government and Parents Teachers Association and philanthropists should assist in the sponsorship of Field trip and career day in schools.

DETERMINANTS OF MARITAL INSTABILITY AMONG MARRIED COUPLES IN EZINIHITTE MBAISE IN IMO STATE

2024-12-09T18:01:44+00:00

The marital institution is witnessing instability globally. This study investigated determinants of marital instability among married couples in Ezinihitte in Imo State, Nigeria. The population of this study consists of all literate married couples in the Imo State. A total of 337 respondents were selected using the simple random sampling technique. The instrument titled "Determinants of Marital Stability Questionnaire" (DMSQ) was used in collecting the relevant data, with Pearson reliability (r) of 0.78. Mean scores and standard deviation were used to analyze the main research question; the t-test statistics were used to test five null hypotheses generated for the study. The findings showed that in order of ranking, lack of intimacy, difficulty in conversation, parental financial pressure, toxic atmosphere addictive bondage, and immoral entanglement are the determinants of marital stability. It further showed that there were no significant differences among the respondents in their perception of determinants influencing marital stability based on gender. Thus, it was recommended that Married couples should see themselves as one body in terms of intimacy, and learn to talk to each other by focusing on their feelings, wants, and desires not on the faults. This will promote marital harmony among couples.

ORGANOGRAM AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION: ORDEALS OF PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

2024-12-09T18:15:23+00:00

This study examined implementation of organogram in private schools and ordeals faced by teachers in these schools. Two research questions guided this study. A sample of 150 private school teachers were randomly selected. Analysis of data was by simple percentages and mean. Findings revealed a low extent of implementation of organogram in private schools; teachers reported to more than one unit head; teachers were saddled with other tasks outside their pedagogical duties; teachers get confused on who to report to, amongst others. Based on the findings, it was recommended that private school owners ensure full implementation of organograms in their schools for maximum benefit of its use; teachers should not be saddled with responsibilities outside their duties, hence promoting a good working environment for teaching and learning to thrive.

LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS IN MANAGING INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR GOAL ATTAINMENT IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BAYELSA STATE

2024-12-09T18:21:29+00:00

The study examined leadership effectiveness in managing inclusive education for goal attainment in the public secondary in Bayelsa State. A correlation research design was adopted for the study. Two (2) research questions and corresponding hypotheses were raised to guide the study. The population of the study comprised all teachers in public secondary schools in Bayelsa State. A sample of 456 respondents was used in the study. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire developed by the researcher and validated by experts. The reliability of the instrument was established using the Cronbach Alpha formula, and a value of 0.84 was obtained and considered appropriate for the study. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation, while Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to test the hypotheses. The findings revealed that the extent to which communication effectiveness and resource allocation effectiveness enhance inclusive education for goal attainment in public secondary schools in Bayelsa Statewas high. Also, the findings revealed that communication and resource allocation effectiveness significantly enhance inclusive education for goal attainment in public secondary schools in Bayelsa State.

TEACHER QUALITY AND STUDENT'S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BAYELSA STATE

2024-12-09T18:26:53+00:00

The study investigated teacher quality and secondary school students’ academic performance in Bayelsa State. Two research questions and two (2) null hypotheses guided the study. The design of the study was a correlational survey. The population of the study comprised all six thousand, eight hundred and ninety-three (6893) teachers and ninety-six thousand, eight hundred and ninety-three students (96893) in the 217 public senior secondary schools in Bayelsa State as of the time of the study. A sample of 1156 respondents comprising 499 teachers and 657 students was used in the study. The instruments used for data collection were the “Teacher Quality Checklist (TQC)”, and the “Students Academic Performance Checklist” developed by the researcher and validated by experts. The reliability of the instrument was established using the Cronbach Alpha formula and the aggregate reliability coefficient
for the Teacher Quality Checklist (TQC) was 0.85 and 0.81 for the Students Academic Performance Checklist. The research questions were answered using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC), while the hypotheses were tested using a z-test of the significance of the correlation coefficient at 0.05 level of significance. It was revealed that the extent to which teachers’ instructional skills and
knowledge of subject matter influenced students’ academic performance in secondary schools was high. Hence the study concluded that without qualified competent teachers, it is impossible to build a highquality education. Based on the conclusion, it was recommended that to provide a high-quality education, the Government should be committed to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to learn from a qualified and inspiring teacher.

NURTURING ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET AND OUT-OF-THE-BOX THINKING AMONG ADULT EDUCATION UNDERGRADUATES IN BAYELSA STATE

2024-12-09T18:37:25+00:00

The contemporary landscape of education increasingly recognizes the importance of fostering entrepreneurial skills and innovative thinking to prepare individuals for an ever-evolving global economy. However, limited scholarly attention has been directed towards understanding the specific needs and effective strategies for nurturing entrepreneurial mindset within adult education contexts.
This study outlines a comprehensive framework that investigated the cultivation of an entrepreneurial mindset and out-of-the-box thinking among adult education undergraduates in Bayelsa State. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. Four research questions were raised to guide the study. The population of the study was all undergraduates of adult education in tertiary institutions in Bayelsa State. A sample of 240 respondents drawn from the Department of Adult and non-formal Education in the 2 tertiary institutions was used for the study. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire styled as “Nurturing EntrepreneurialMindset Questionnaire” developed by the researcher and validated by experts. The reliability analysis was done using Cronbach Alpha Formula, which yielded a value of 0.89. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation. The findings established that problem-solving emphasis, collaborative learning, feedback and reflection, creativity encouragement, entrepreneurial role models, risk-taking support are teaching methodologies for cultivating entrepreneurial mindset and out-of-the-box thinking among adult education undergraduates. It was recommended that the management of tertiary institutions should
organize orientation programs for Adult Education undergraduates to sharpen their entrepreneurial mindset as well as foster out-of-the-box thinking.

CIVIC EDUCATION AND SOCIAL VALUES AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OGBIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BAYELSA STATE

2024-12-09T18:46:47+00:00

This study examined relationship between knowledge of civic education and social values among secondary school students in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. A correlational research design was adopted for the study. Three (3) research questions and corresponding hypotheses were raised to guide the study. The population of the study comprised all 1342 students in public secondary schools in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State. A sample of 499 students was used in the study. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire developed by the researcher and validated experts. The reliability of the device was established using Cronbach Alpha formula, and a value of 0.80 was obtained and considered appropriate for the study. The research questions were answered, and the hypotheses were tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation. The findings revealed that the relationship between knowledge of civic education and social value (measured as religious, political, and economic value) among secondary school students in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State, Nigeria, is strong. Also, the study revealed a significant relationship between the knowledge of civic education and social value (measured as religious, political, and economic value) among secondary school students in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

INFLUENCE OF THE PSYCHOSOCIAL NEEDS OF THE AGED IN RIVERS STATE: IMPLICATIONS FOR COUNSELING.

2024-12-10T15:57:26+00:00

This study examined the influence of the Psychosocial Needs of the Aged in Rivers State: Implications for Counselling. The study adopted descriptive research design. three research questions and three hypotheses guided the study. The population comprised all the Aged (60 years and above) in Rivers State. A sample of 400 Aged men and women were selected through stratified random sampling technique. The researcher developed a self-structured questionnaire titled “Influence of the Psychosocial Needs the Aged Scale” (IPNAS). The IPNAS is divided into two sections: A and B. Section A was made up of demographic data while Section B contained 40 items designed for data collection. The instrument was validated by the researcher’s supervisor and two test experts. The reliability of the instrument was established through Test Re-Test Method using Pearson Product Moment Correlation and the reliability coefficient obtained was (r = 0.84).Mean and standard deviation were used to answer all the research questions. The study found that, majority of the aged are in agreement on their psychological need; no agreement among the aged on satisfying their social needs
and majority of the aged persons agreed on the influences of the psychosocial needs in their lives. Based on the findings, some recommendation were made; state government with non-governmental agencies should address the needs of the aged by developing sustainable policies and programmes such as free medical care, transportation and financial allowances to enhance productive living, inclusion for the aged should be promoted and all retirement benefits be given to them on time.

SALARY, WELFARE AND WORK ENVIRONMENT AS DETERMINANTS OF JOB SATISFACTION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

2024-12-10T16:05:16+00:00

The study investigated factors influencing job satisfaction among secondary school teachers in Yenagoa metropolis of Bayelsa State. Descriptive survey design was adopted. Four research questions guided the study. The population of the study comprised secondary school teachers in all fifteen secondary schools in Yenagoa metropolis of Yenagoa local government area of Bayelsa State. Convenience sampling technique was adopted to select the sample. The sample of the study was one hundred and fifty-seven secondary school teachers in Yenagoa metropolis of Bayelsa State. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire titled “Teachers’ Job Satisfaction (TJS)”. The instrument had a reliability coefficient of .83. Mean was applied to answer the research questions. The findings revealed that secondary school teachers in Yenagoa metropolis were generally satisfied with their job (mean of 2.78), but are dissatisfied with their salary (mean of 1.73), work environment (mean of 2.20) and staff welfare package (mean of 1.87). Based on the findings, it was recommended that the appropriate authorities should do the following; review the salaries and welfare package of secondary school teachers, provide a good working environment for the teachers by providing well-furnished staff rooms, conveniences, well stocked up-to-date libraries and modern laboratories to enhance teachers’ job satisfaction.

EMERGING TRENDS AND INNOVATIONS IN THEPEDAGOGY OF TERTIARY EDUCATION: A CONCEPTUAL EXPOSITORY

2024-12-10T17:11:04+00:00

The pedagogy of tertiary education is undergoing significant transformations in response to emerging trends and innovations. With the advent of the fourth industrial revolution, there has been a paradigm shift in the educational system, prompting the need for new approaches to teaching and learning. The conceptual expository examines the various trends and innovations in teaching and learning in higher education. The study explores various emerging trends and innovations in higher education pedagogy, such as flipped classrooms, hybrid learning, and mobile learning. It also discusses the benefits of these approaches, including personalized and collaborative learning, which focus on student-centred learning rather than relying solely on teachers as the primary sources of knowledge. Additionally, the study identifies challenges such as the digital divide between students and teachers, as well as resistance to change. The paper submits that adopting digital tools may not necessarily enhance teaching and learning outcomes. However, unlearning and relearning how to use these digital tools in education can lead to effective learning and attainment of learning objectives. The paper suggests the need for educators to adopt and evolve their pedagogical practices tomeet the demands of the twenty-first century and prepare students for success in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. By exploring these emerging trends and innovations, this paper aims to contribute to the ongoing conservation of the future of tertiary
education.

TEACHERS' ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE USE OF CORPORAL PUNISHMENT AS A BEHAVIOURAL CORRECTIVE MEASURE IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN BAYELSA CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT, BAYELSA STATE

2024-12-10T17:34:18+00:00

This paper examined the attitude of primary school teachers towards the use of corporal punishment as a behavioural corrective measure in primary Schools in Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Bayelsa State. This study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population for this study comprised all public and private primary school teachers in Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Bayelsa State. This study used a multi-stage sampling technique to involve all the 3 local government areas in the senatorial district. Simple random technique was used. Stratified sampling was used to select 7 public and 3 private primary schools in each of the LGAs. The simple random sampling was used to select primary school teachers in each of the public and private primary schools. At the end of the selection, 30 primary schools were used for the study, 70% were public and 30% were private primary schools. A total of 210 primary school teachers were selected but 204 primary schools teachers fully participated in the study. A self-designed research instrument was used to obtain data for this study. Primary School Teachers' Attitude towards the use of Corporal Punishment Questionnaire (PSTAUCPQ) the reliability co-efficient of the instrument was conducted using t-test method and the value of 0.77 was obtained. Data collected were analyzed using both descriptive (mean, standard deviation) and inferential statistics (t-test). The findings indicated that Primary School Teachers’ attitude towards the use of corporal punishment as a behavioural corrective measure in Primary School was positive (MA=2.77), there was no significant difference between public and private primary school teachers' attitude towards the use of corporal punishment as a behavioural correctivemeasure in Primary Schools (t=1.08; df= 202; p>0.05). Based on the findings, it was recommended that seminars, workshops and training should be organized for primary school teachers both in public and private schools on other corrective measures of disciplining pupils so as to change their attitude towards the use of corporal punishment.

IMPACT OF INTERACTIVE TEACHING APPROACH ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION STUDENTS IN ISAAC JASPER BORO COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, BAYELSA STATE.

2024-12-10T17:41:43+00:00

The study was conducted to determine the impact of interactive teaching strategy on the academic performance of Agricultural Education students at Isaac Jasper Boro College of Education in Bayelsa State. A case study approach was used and purposive sampling. Instructors were observed during lectures followed by interviews. The t-test was used to compare the GPAs of students enrolled in agriculture courses in 2014, 2015, and 2016 to evaluate if there is a significant difference between the teaching methods. Results showed that lecturers use both the interactive teaching approach (ITA) and the traditional teaching technique (TTA). The mean academic performance of students taught with ITA and TTA was 55.37 and 53.90, respectively, indicating that ITA had a greater influence on students' academic performance. At the 0.025 significance level, there was a significant difference between the two instructional approaches. It is important for teachers in higher education institutions to create an environment conducive to learning in order to enhance the development of students' learning processes, increase their knowledge of various instructional strategies in order to keep students engaged and motivated throughout the learning process, encourage students in presentation skills and reading of material related to course content besides lecture notes, and motivate students to become involved in academic in-class activities.

INVESTING IN TEACHER EDUCATION TO CHECK GRADUATE UNEMPLOYMENT IN THE 21st CENTURY: IMPLICATION FOR COUNSELLING

2024-12-10T17:50:13+00:00

This article is a theoretical paper aimed to investigate the investing in teacher education to check graduate unemployment in the 21st century: implication for counselling. Unemployment is continuously referred to as a cankerworm to the development and sustainability of the country’s economy. It is alarming that this epidemic does not only occur with uneducated people or school dropouts but is now
evident among graduates of tertiary institutions. This paper discusses the importance of committing more financial resources to the education of teachers for the purpose of training them to be more effective in the production of graduates with appropriately developed skills. Other areas of concern in this paper include the challenges to effective teacher education, the role of teachers in the quality of tertiary education graduates, and the cost implication of producing teachers with skills that will impact positively on the quality of graduates in the labour market. The paper concludes that teacher education is a major factor in resolving the problem of graduate unemployment. The paper therefore suggests that government should invest more funds on teacher education so as to provide opportunities for teachers to be continually and properly trained to meet up with globally trained teachers so as to equip them with requirements that are required in the teaching profession to produce school graduates who are employable and relevant in the 21st century economy.

EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS. A CASE STUDY OF THE INDUSTRIAL TRAINING FUND IN BAYELSA STATE.

2024-12-10T18:01:03+00:00

The need for continual production and replacement of industrial and technological manpower development cannot be undermined, since it will enhance the sustainable industrial and technological advancement and security for national growth and development. One important indispensable programme that can produce demand driven for sustainable industrial and technological advancement
and national development is SIWES. The study examines Education and Technical manpower development in Tertiary Institutions. A case study: the industrial training fund in Bayelsa State. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The study was guided by (3) research objectives and (3) research questions. The population of the study comprises of two studies in related discipline
and institution in Bayelsa State. The sample size consist of 97 students from the Niger Delta University, Amassoma Bayelsa State, Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State and Isaac Jasper Boro College of Education, Sagbama, Bayelsa State, who were randomly selected and had previously participated in the SIWES programme. And 18 item questionnaire was used to collect data. The questionnaires was validated and out of 100, 97 were returned. The data collected was analysed using percentages, findings were made based on the research questions and recommendations were given so as to make the government improve in the implementation and funding of the scheme for a better training of manpower development in Bayelsa State.

AVAILABILITY OF PHYSICAL RESOURCES AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITIES

2024-12-10T18:16:23+00:00

The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between the availability of physical resources on academic performance of students in Rivers state Universities. A correlational survey design was adopted for the study. The population of the study was1,708 lecturers and students fromtwo state owned universities in Rivers State. The sample for the study was 324, which was determined by the Taro Yamen formula. The study adopted the stratified random sampling technique. Instruments used for data collection were questionnaires titled availability of Physical Resources Questionnaire and Academic Performance of Students Questionnaire. The questionnaires were validated by three experts in Measurement and Evaluation. The reliability coefficient of 0.80 and 0.79 were obtained using Cronbach Alpha. Data gathered were analyzed using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient for the
research questions and the t-test transformation was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The result of the study showed the availability of library resources, classroom resources and instructional resources and Academic Performance of Students in Rivers State Universities and it was concluded. Based on the findings, it was recommended that physical resources such as library,
classroom and information and communication technology tools should be adequately provided to enhance utilization towards better academic performance among students in the study area.

PHYSICAL, SEXUAL, EMOTIONAL AND ECONOMIC INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE: PREVALENCE AMONG FEMALE CIVIL SERVANTS IN YENAGOA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BAYELSA STATE.

2024-12-26T01:05:20+00:00

This study investigated the prevalence of physical, sexual, emotional and economic intimate partner violence among female civil servants in Yenagoa local government area of Bayelsa State. Survey design was adopted. Four research questions guided the study. The population of the study was seven hundred (700) female civil servants in Yenagoa local government area of Bayelsa State. Convenience sampling technique were adopted. The sample of the study was two hundred and forty-five female civil servants. A questionnaire titled “Intimate Partner Violence against Women” (IPVAW) was used for collection of data. A pilot study was
conducted and a reliability coefficient of .96 was obtained using Cronbach alpha procedure. The findings of the study verified that 42.5% of female civil servants in Yenagoa local government area of Bayelsa State have suffered physical intimate partner violence, 30.2% of female civil servants in Yenagoa local government area of Bayelsa State have suffered sexual intimate partner violence, 30.6% of female civil servants in Yenagoa local government area of Bayelsa State have suffered emotional intimate partner violence and 24.5% have suffered economic intimate partner violence. Some recommendations were thus made: regular family
counselling sessions should be organized for couples and government and non-governmental organizations should organize seminars and intimate the society of different forms of intimate partner violence and interventions on how to prevent it.