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    Fostering skill acquisition for self-employment and security among ex-national youth corps members in Osun state.
    (Department of Adult Education And Lifelong Learning, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University., 0023) Akintujoye, Iyanuayo Glory
    The study assessed the effect of skills acquisition and entrepreneurship in fostering self-employment and security and assessed how the skill acquisition and entrepreneurship development of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been effective in the reduction of unemployment among youth. It also determined the effectiveness of skill acquisition in reduction of crime for national security. Finally, the study ascertained if skill acquisition can help in bringing about true peace and security. These were with a view to providing empirical information on the nexus between skill acquisition and employment opportunity among the Nigerian youth and how it can in consequence bring about security especially in Osun State. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design and collected both qualitative and quantitative data. Population for the study are all ex-National Youth Corps Members in Osun State. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used in obtaining a sample size of 200 respondent from the study population. At the first stage, two out three senatorial districts were randomly selected using simple random sampling technique. The second stage involved the used of simple random sampling technique for selecting two Local Government Areas (LGAs) from each of the senatorial districts. The third stage involved selecting 50 respondents from each of the selected LGAs using snowballing sampling technique making a total of 200 hundred respondents form the four LGAs. Two types of instruments were employed for data collection. The first was a purposely-developed questionnaire titled “Questionnaire on Fostering Skill Acquisition for Self-employment and Security among ex-National Youth Corps Members in Osun State.” The second one was an in-depth interview titled: “Effectiveness of Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Scheme (SAED) for Employability and Peaceful Co-existence”. (ESAEDEPC) to assess respondents’ views on the issue of security and national unity as related to skill acquisition. The quantitative data was analysed using appropriate descriptive and inferential statistical statistics. For the descriptive analysis, frequency and percentage were used and for the inferential, regression analysis was used while the qualitative data were analysed using content analysis. The results of the study showed that there was statistical significant effect (F=31.193; p<0.05) of skill acquisition and self-employment programme in fostering self-employment and security among youth. It also indicated that there was statistical significant effect (F=109.273; p<0.05) of skill acquisition and entrepreneurship and self-employment programme in reducing unemployment among youth. It showed that there was statistical significant effect (F=18.924; p,0.05) of skill acquisition and entrepreneurship and self-employment programme in reducing crime for national security. It ascertained that there was statistical significant effect (F=12.700; p<0.05) of skill acquisition and entrepreneurship development in bringing true peace and security in the country. The study concluded that skill acquisition and entrepreneurship development foster self-employment and security among Ex-corps Members in Osun State.
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    Emotional stability, interpersonal motive and sensation seeking as determinants of mobile phone addiction among undergraduate students of university of Ibadan, Nigeria.
    (Department of Educational Foundations And Counselling, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University., 0023) AFOLABI, Samuel Oluwaseun
    The study investigated the extent of mobile phone addiction among undergraduate students of University of Ibadan; it determined the influence of each of emotional stability, interpersonal motive and sensation-seeking on mobile phone addictions by the undergraduate students. It further established the combined influence of emotional stability, interpersonal motive and sensation-seeking on mobile phone addiction among undergraduate students and established the measures taken by the undergraduate students to curb mobile phone addiction. This was with a view to determine the level of mobile phone addiction among the undergraduate students of University of Ibadan. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population for the study comprised 35,000 undergraduate students of the University of Ibadan as at 2019/20 Academic Session. The sample size for the study consists of 1,000 undergraduate students selected using multi-stage sampling technique. From 10 faculties in University of Ibadan, five faculties were selected using simple random sampling technique. Two departments were selected from each faculty using simple random sampling technique. From each department, 100 students were selected from Part One to Four using convenience sampling technique. Five adapted research Instruments were used for data collection. Students‘ Mobile Phone Addiction Questionnaire (SMPAQ) was used to elicit information on mobile phone addiction, Emotional Stability Scale (ESS), Interpersonal Motive Scale (IMS), Sensation-Seeking Scale (SSS) and a researcher designed instrument- Perceived Measures to Curb Mobile Phone Addiction Scale (PMCMPAS) were used to elicit information from the respondents. Data collected were analysed using Frequency and percentage scores, Relative Significance Index (RSI), Linear and Multiple Regression Statistical techniques. The hypotheses were tested at the level of 0.05 level of significance. The result showed that 35.9% of the University of Ibadan undergraduate students were normal mobile phone users, 39.0% of the students exhibited a low level of mobile phone addiction, and 19.0% exhibited a moderate level of mobile phone addiction while 6.1% of the students exhibited a high level of mobile phone addiction. The results showed that, there was a significant influence of emotional stability (R=.119, R2=.014, F=8.854, p < 0.05), interpersonal motive (R=.465, R2=.217, F= 171.755, p < 0.05), and sensation-seeking (R=.453, R2=.305, F=160.417, p < 0.05) on mobile phone addiction among undergraduate students. Lastly, the results showed a significant combined influence of emotional stability, interpersonal motive and sensation-seeking on mobile phone addiction among undergraduate students, (R=.542, R2=.294, F=8.945, p <0.05). Measures to curb mobile phone addiction are: Assigning a fixed amount of time each day for mobile phone use (RSI= 0.78), Turning off of some notifications (RSI= 0.74) and deletion of most distracting applications (RSI= 0.74). This study concluded that interpersonal motive was a better determinant of mobile phone addiction among undergraduate students of University of Ibadan, Ibadan Nigeria.
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    Role conflict and its relationship to job satisfaction of secondary grammar school teachers in Ogun State, Nigeria.
    (Department of Educational Administration and Planning, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University., 1979) Ajayi, Emmanuel Olukayode Ayodeji
    This study was designed to examine the relationship between the degrees of role conflict experiment by secondary grammar school teachers in Ogun State of Nigeria and the corresponding levels of job satisfaction expressed by them.
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    Writing skills in the Nigerian school certificate English Language program.
    (Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Obafemi Awolowo University., 1980) ABODERIN, Adewuyi Oyeyemi.
    The study reviewed the importance of English language in Nigeria. As the country’s official language, the language of formal education, of politics of commerce and inter ethnic and international communication. English has become a language required for full participation in Nigeria affairs. This is the reason for the investigator’s concern about students’ poor performance in English every year on the West African School Certificate Examination (WASCE).
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    Attitudes of secondary schools students to the basic sciences in selected local government areas of Oyo State
    (Department of Special Education and curriculum studies, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University., 1985) Alao, Emmanuel Oluyemi
    This study examined the attitudes of Oyo state secondary school students to the basic sciences, namely, physics, Chemistry and Biology and also the relationship between their attitudes and their achievements in these science subjects .
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    Effects of Principals’ Leadership Roles and Teachers’ Performance on the Academic Achievement of Students in Ondo State Secondary Schools.
    (Department of Educational Administration and Planning, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University., 1987) Adewole, Emmanuel Eniola
    The study investigated the relationship between :(a) principals’ leadership roles and teachers’ performance; (b) principals’ leadership roles and students’ academic achievement; and (c) teachers’ performance and students’ academic achievement. A review of related literature and research led to the identification of six instructional duties of the principals namely: planning, organizing, provision of materials, supervising, instructional improvement and evaluation. Generally, it was observed that the performance levels of both principals and teachers were low. Students’ academic achievement over the years has also been poor.
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    Comparision between academic achievements in a programmed instruction course and a traditional instructional course in chemistry. Department of Special Education and Curriculum studies, Faculty of Education Obafemi Awolowo University.
    (Department of Special Education and Curriculum studies, Faculty of Education Obafemi Awolowo University., 1988) Abayomi KOLEOSO
    It has been identified that secondary school chemistry pupils often found difficulty in grasping sto chinometry and its allied concepts. The researcher examined the relative effect of programmed instruction vis-a-vis traditional instructional method on the teaching of the aforementioned topics.
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    Validity of the joint matriculation examination for admission and its predictive value for academic performance of students in Nigerian Univeristies.
    (Department of Eductional foundations and counselling, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria., 1991) Ndem, Udo Dickson.
    This study investigated the usefulness of the Joint Matriculation Examination (JME) in admitting students into Nigerian Universities. Specifically, the study set out to examine the performace of different categoriews of candidates who sat for JME and to assess the subsequent university academic performance of such students.
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    Personality characteristics, Socio-Demographic variables and work attitudes as correlates of school colnsellor effectiveness in South Western Nigeria.
    (Department of Guidance and counselling, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2002) Bayode Isaiah Popoola
    This study investigated the relationship between counsellor effectiveness and the personality characteristics of self-concept, extraversion, locus of control and achievement motivation on the one hand and between counsellor effectiveness and counsellor work attitudes on the other. It also examined the influence of some socio-demographic variables such as gender, age, marital status work experience and academic qualifications on counsellor effectiveness.
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    A comparative of two modes of exercise stress testing and anthropometric characteristics of compensated congestive heart failure patients.
    (Department of Physical education, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife., 2005) Adedoyin, Rufus Adesoji
    The study assessed the cardiovascular responses to 6 minutes corridor walk and 6 minutes bicycle ergometry exercise stress testing in patients with chronic Heart Failure (CHF) as well as compared physical characteristics of the subjects with the maximum oxygen consumption with a view to establishing a suitable exercise protocol for the testing and rehabilitation of patients with CHF.
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    A comparative study of two methods of detecting test item bias in senior schools certificate (SSC) mathematics examination
    (Department of Educational Foundation and Counseling, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife., 2006) Adediwura, Alaba Adeyemi
    The study examined the occurrence of test item bias in the senior school certificate (SSC) Mathematics examination conducted by West African Examination Council (WAEC) and National Examination Council (NECO) using Scheuneman and the Full Chi-Square methods with a view to determining the relative effectiveness of the chi-square methods in detecting the nature and extent of item bias. In conclusion, Full Chi-Square method demonstrated greater ability to detect test bias in SSC Mathematics examination than the scheuneman chi-square method. Furthermore, most of the biased items measured skills on plane geometry and this was indicative of the need to view some aspects of the test development and validation process of the SSCE.
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    An evaluation of academic staff development programmes in Nigerian Universities
    (Educational Administration and Planning, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife., 2006) Adaralegbe, Abraham Ibikunle
    The study investigated the stragtegies employed in developing academic staff in Nigerian universities as well as the factors that affected the planning, implementation and participation of academic staff in staff development programmes. This was with a view to appraising teaching effectiveness of university academic staff and their professional development. The study concluded that staff development programmes were accorded some recognition in the federal, state and private universities. However, the implementation of such programmes remained incapacitated by shortage of funds and facilities.
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    A meta-analysis of empirical studies on the validity of university matriculation examinations in Nigeria
    (Department of Educational Foundations and Counselling, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2008) Adeyemo, Emily Oluseyi
    The study examined the process, conduct and administration of University Matriculation Examination (UME) in Nigeria. It assessed the relative strength and effectiveness of UME as an admission criterion. It also identified and examined the characteristics of some selected empirical studies with a view to establishing the validity of the reported coefficients.
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    Evaluation of training programmes of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Southwestern Nigeria
    (Department of Continuing Education, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, ile-Ife, 2010) Adebisi, Tajudeen Adewumi
    The study assessed the operational procedure of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), the relevance of the training programmes to the needs of the trainees and the adequacy of the training facilities . It also examined the perception of trainees and graduates of the NDE training programmes on the Directorate’s training activities. This was with a view to determining the impact of the NDE on unemployed people in Nigeria.
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    Viability of online guidance and counseling service at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
    (Department of Educational Foundations and Couselling Service, Obafemi Awolowo University, 2013) Adebowale, Olusegun Fatai
    The study examined the disposition of students toward online guidance and Counseling services in the Obafemi Awolowo University. It investigated the students' preference for online counselling in terms of media of communication. It also examined the students' preferred mode of entry into online counselling, the prevalent concerns presented by them as well as the problems confronted during online counselling sessions.
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    Leadership styles of directors of sports and job performance of sports councils' staff in selected Southeastern States, Nigeria.
    (Department of Physical and Health Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria., 2013) Inengite, Idisape.
    This study examined the level of job performance of staff of sports councils in selected states inSoutheastern Nigeria. It identified the leadership styles employed by Dierctors of Sports in the councils and determined the extent to which each of the leadership styles enhanced job performance of staff of the Sports Councils. It also examined the influence of gender, status, experience, qualification and age of Directors of Sports Councils on job performance of sports Council's staff. These were with a view to improving the job of staff of sports Councils.
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    Management as a Predictor of Club Team Success Among Nigeria Nationwide Football League Clubs in Osun State
    (Department of Physical and Health Education, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2017) AMOO, Taofeek Abayomi
    The study investigated management as a predictor of club team success among Nigeria Nationwide Football League Clubs in Osun State. The study also identified the rate at which management influences team success in Osun State football clubs. Furthermore, the study identified the challenges facing club management in the study area. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. The population for this research comprised of administrative staff of Osun United Football Club. The sample size consisted of 140 participants. The data collected was analysed using simple percentages and frequencies. It is discovered that among all the factors that can influence the success of clubs in Osun State, cohesion has the most influence amongst others. There are other factors that affects clubs negatively which includes lack of funds and sponsorship, inadequate facilities and motivation. The study also revealed that effective club management policies and implementation plays vital roles in clubs‟ success in Osun State in the Nigerian Nationwide Football League. The study concluded that successful clubs in Osun State have cohesion in their teams and good management policies. One of the major challenges faced by the clubs is lack of funds and sponsorship. Another problem faced by the clubs is inadequate facilities and poor motivation among the team.
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    Influence of staff development programmes on teachers' instructional task performance in Kwara State primary Schools, Nigeria.
    (Department of Education Management, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Osun State., 2021) Atere Kafayat Jumoke
    The study investigated the types of staff development programmes available for primary school teachers in Kwara State; determined the frequency of conducting the programmes for the teachers; assessed the mode of selection of teachers for the programmes; and examined the influence of the development programmes on teachers task performance in Kwara State primary schools. These were with a view to providing information on the influence of development programmes on teachers task performance in Kwara State primary schools. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The Population of the study consisted all 14,206 public primary school teachers and 1,406 head teachers in the three senatorial districts of Kwara State. The sample for the study comprised 400 teachers and 40 head teachers which were selected using multistage sampling procedure. First, two senatorial districts were randomly selected in the State. Also, proportionate random sampling technique was used to select five and three local governments from the sampled senatorial districts (Kwara South and Kwara Central) respectively. In addition, 10 teachers with minimum of five years’ experience and one head teacher were selected from each of the sampled school using purposive sampling technique. A self-designed validated research instrument titled “Staff Development and Teachers’ Instructional Task Performance” (SDTITP) was used to collect data for the study. The reliability of the instrument was ensured with a coefficient index of 0.77. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentage scores, as well as inferential statistics of regression analysis. The results showed that in-service training (76.1%); mentoring (68.6%), seminar (63.9%); and workshop (62.7%); are the types of development programmes available for primary school teachers in Kwara State; frequencies of conducting the programme for the Kwara State primary schools teachers were once every session (88.4%) and once every term (68.2%); and the mode used by the management in selecting staff for the development programmes in Kwara State primary schools were based on bias/prejudice (68.2%), seniority (65%), and subject taught (72%). The result further showed that staff development programmes had significant influence on teachers’ task performance in Kwara State primary schools 58.9% (Adj. R2=.589), in which, in-service training programmes (B=0.245); workshop (B=0.426); seminar (B=0.400); and Mentoring (B=0.178) had a positive significant influence on teachers’ task performance respectively; conference was not significant (B=-0.154). The study concluded that the development programmes of in-sevice training, mentoring, seminar, and workshop significantly influenced teachers’ instructional task performance in Kwara State primary schools.
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    The impact of breastfeeding education on knowledge and attitude of secondary school students in ife metroplis
    (Department Of The Institute Of Education, Faculty Of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, 2021) AREWA Florence Olanike
    This study investigated the impact of level of breastfeeding education on knowledge and attitude of secondary school students in Ife metropolis. It also evaluated the level of breastfeeding education in the school curriculum and assessed the knowledge of secondary school students about breastfeeding in the study area. It further examined the attitude of students about breastfeeding in the study area. These were with the view of providing empirical information on knowledge and attitude of students on breastfeeding among secondary school students in Ife metropolis. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey design. The population comprised of male and female SS1-SS3 secondary school students in Ife metropolis. The study sample consisted of 200 senior secondary school students (SSS1-SSS3) using multi stage sampling techniques. The two Local Government Areas (LGA) in Ife metropolis (Ife East and Ife Central) were used for the study and two schools were selected from each LGA. Thereafter, convenience sampling technique was used to administer the questionnaire to students who were available in school on the day of visit. Research instrument used to obtain data was a modified questionnaire adopted from a sample of The Iowa Infant Feeding attitude/knowledge questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the study showed that many (79.5%) of the respondents affirmed that they were taught breastfeeding as a topic, many (76.5%) understood the concept being taught under breastfeeding education which implies that respondents’ level of awareness of breastfeeding education is considerably high. Study also showed that 78.5% of students in the study area have a good knowledge about breastfeeding. Finally, it indicated that respondents’ attitude and intention towards breastfeeding in Ife metropolis is positive (61.5%). The study concluded that the students have a good understanding and a positive intention about breastfeeding despite the low rate of breastfeeding in the society. Therefore, it is proposed that the use of a unique structured educational program/curriculum on breastfeeding for secondary school students should be developed by all stakeholders so as to encourage positive breastfeeding attitudes and intention in the society.
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    The impact of breastfeeding education on knowledge and attitude of secondary school students in Ife metropolis.
    (DEPARTMENT OF INSTITUTION OF EDUCATION, FACTULTY OF EDUCATION.OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY., 2021) FLORENCE OLANIKE AREWA
    This study investigated the impact of level of breastfeeding education on knowledge and attitude of secondary school students in Ife metropolis. It also evaluated the level of breastfeeding education in the school curriculum and assessed the knowledge of secondary school students about breastfeeding in the study area. It further examined the attitude of students about breastfeeding in the study area. These were with the view of providing empirical information on knowledge and attitude of students on breastfeeding among secondary school students in Ife metropolis. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey design. The population comprised of male and female SS1-SS3 secondary school students in Ife metropolis. The study sample consisted of 200 senior secondary school students (SSS1-SSS3) using multistage sampling techniques. The two Local Government Areas (LGA) in Ife metropolis (Ife East and Ife Central) were used for the study and two schools were selected from each LGA. Thereafter, convenience sampling technique was used to administer the questionnaire to students who were available in school on the day of visit. Research instrument used to obtain data was a modified questionnaire adopted from a sample of The Iowa Infant Feeding attitude/knowledge questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics