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    A Study of Classroom Environment and Learning Outcomes of Children with Fine Motor skill Developmental Coordination Disordering Osun State, Nigeria.
    (The Institute of Education, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2021) SANNI, Evelyn Nwanneka
    The study established the existence of fine motor skills developmental coordination disorder among school aged children in Osun State. It investigated the prevalence of fine motor skills developmental coordination disorder among school aged children in the study area. It determined the quality of classroom environment in schools within the study area and examined the influence of classroom environment on performance in handwriting of children with fine motor skills developmental coordination disorder in Osun State. These were with a broader view of investigating classroom environment and learning outcome of children with fine motor skill developmental coordination disorder in Osun State, Nigeria The study adopted descriptive survey and observational research design. The population for this study was comprised of all lower primary school pupils with fine motor skills developmental disorder in Osun State and their teachers. The sample size consisted of 106 respondents (15 teachers and 91 pupils). Multistage sampling procedure was used to select the sample for the study. From each of the three senatorial districts in the state, one local government area was selected using simple random sampling technique. Five primary school were randomly selected from each of the local government area, making a total of 15 schools. One intact class of primary three were selected from each of the schools using purposive sampling technique. Three instruments were used to collect data for the study. These included Fine Motor Skills (Writing) Coordination Questionnaire (FMSQ), Dexterity Observational Checklist (Writing, Sewing, Knitting and Drawing) (DOC), and Arts and Handwriting Test (AHT). Data collected were analyzed using appropriate descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings on the existence of fine motor skills development coordination disorder indicated that illegible writing (despite appropriate time and attention given the task) was prevalent (55.7%), unfinished words or letters, omitted words were prevalent among pupils (55.7%), and talking to self while writing, or carefully watching the hand that is writing was also prevalent (59.4%). The prevalent fine motor skills developmental coordination disorders were generally illegible writing (𝑥̅ =2.51); inconsistencies: mixtures of print and cursive (𝑥̅ =2.69); and inefficient speed in copying (𝑥̅ =2.74). Findings on the available physical facilities for teaching pupils with developmental coordination disorder showing the quality the classroom environment indicated that the available and working facilities are pencils (𝑥̅ =1.00), eraser (𝑥̅ =1.00), sharpener (𝑥̅ =1.00), and many more. Results showed that there is no significant influence of classroom environment on performance in handwriting of children with fine motor skills developmental coordination disorder in Osun State (F = .834, p > 0.05). The study concluded that classroom environment had no significant influence on the performance of pupils in handwriting with fine motor skills developmental coordination disorder.
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    Assessment of Creative and interpersonal intelligence of lower basic school pupils in Osun State
    (Department of Arts in Education, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, 2022) EGBETUNDE, Funmilayo
    The study examined the level of creative ability of lower basic schools’ pupils in Osun State, assessed the level of interpersonal intelligence of lower basic schools’ pupils in the study area; and determined the relationship between creative ability and interpersonal intelligence of lower basic schools’ pupils in the study area. These were with a view to providing Information for improving the creative ability and interpersonal intelligence of the lower basic school pupils in Osun State. The study adopted a correlational survey research design. The population for this study comprised all the primary school pupils in Osun State. The sample size for the study comprised 720 pupils from Primary One. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select the sample for the study. From each of the three senatorial districts in Osun State, two Local Government Areas (LGAs) were selected using simple random sampling technique. Six primary schools (3 public and 3 private) were randomly selected from each Local Government Area (LGA) making a total of 36 schools. From the selected schools, twenty pupils were randomly selected from primary one. Two research instruments were employed to collect data for the study namely; Teachers Interpersonal Intelligence Ability Rating Scale (TIARS), and Pupils Creative Ability Rating Scale (PCARS). Data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results of the study showed that the creative ability of learners was very high; learner love to arrange the classroom (𝑥̅ =1.55); learners love to read (𝑥̅ =1.57), music is very important to their daily lives (𝑥̅ =1.63). On the interpersonal intelligence assessment result showed that respondents demonstrated positive attitude of greeting people (𝑥̅ =1.33), always happy and joyous (𝑥̅ =1.36), keeping good relationship with members in the class (𝑥̅ =1.37), learners like their class teachers (𝑥̅ =1.37). Result further showed that there was significant relationshipbetween the creative ability and interpersonal intelligence of lower basic schools’ pupils (F=9.842, p<0.05). The study concluded that creative ability and interpersonal intelligence of lower basic school pupils in Osun State were high and significantly related.
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    Assessment of federal road safety corp's road safety community education programme in Osun state, Nigeria 1999 to 2019.
    (Department of adult education and lifelong learning, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2022) ADEYELU Omowale Ebunoluwa
    This study investigated the prevalence of road accident in Osun State from 1999-2019. It appraised the adult teaching methods adopted by FRSC members in the community education programmes and assessed the level of community members’ participation in community education. It also examined the factors which determined community participation in community education projects between 2010 and 2019. These were with a view to assessing the relevance and adequacy of the FRSC community education projects in the State. The survey design was adopted for the study. The population comprised FRSC officials and community members in Osun State. The sample for this study consisted of 60 respondents including 30 Osun State FRSC officials purposively selected from the FRSC State Secretariat and 30 community members consisting of religions/traditional and association leaders who were selected using multi-stage sampling techniques. Two questionnaires and one interview guide were used to collect data: The questionnaires termed “Osun FRSC Officials” Questionnaire on Community Education” (OFOQCE) and “Community Development Group Questionnaire on Community Education” (CDGQ) were used. Also an in-depth interview guide titled “Community Members’ Interview on FRSC in Community Education Programme. (CMINCEP) was used” Data collected were analysed using percentages and inferential statistics while content analysis was used to analyse the responses from the qualitative interviews. The results showed that there was high prevalence of road accidents in the study area as there were 364 road accidents involving 2,265 people in year 2019. The results also showed that drama method 41.66%, public campaign and rally 33.33%, radio and television 14.58%, jingles and sensitization 4.18%, workshop and seminar methods 6.25% were employed by the FRSC in community and road safety education programme. The study revealed that 45.71% of the total respondents fully participated in the community education programme. Meanwhile, 40% of the respondents somewhat participated in the community education programme while 14% of the total respondents did not participate at all. The findings also revealed that unemployment, poverty, illiteracy and need for skill acquisition hindered community members’ participation in FRSC’s education programme. The study concluded that the community education projects provided by FRSC were relevant and adequate as they met the needs of the various community members as attested to by the level of their participation in the projects.
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    Assessment of federal road safety corp's road safety community education programme in osun state, Nigeria 1999 to 2019.
    (Department of Adult Education and Lifelong Learning, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife., 2022) ADEYELU Omowale Ebunoluwa
    This study investigated the prevalence of road accident in Osun State from 1999-2019. It appraised the adult teaching methods adopted by FRSC members in the community education programmes and assessed the level of community members’ participation in community education. It also examined the factors which determined community participation in community education projects between 2010 and 2019. These were with a view to assessing the relevance and adequacy of the FRSC community education projects in the State. The survey design was adopted for the study. The population comprised FRSC officials and community members in Osun State. The sample for this study consisted of 60 respondents including 30 Osun State FRSC officials purposively selected from the FRSC State Secretariat and 30 community members consisting of religions/traditional and association leaders who were selected using multi-stage sampling techniques. Two questionnaires and one interview guide were used to collect data: The questionnaires termed “Osun FRSC Officials” Questionnaire on Community Education” (OFOQCE) and “Community Development Group Questionnaire on Community Education” (CDGQ) were used. Also an in-depth interview guide titled “Community Members’ Interview on FRSC in Community Education Programme. (CMINCEP) was used” Data collected were analysed using percentages and inferential statistics while content analysis was used to analyse the responses from the qualitative interviews. The results showed that there was high prevalence of road accidents in the study area as there were 364 road accidents involving 2,265 people in year 2019. The results also showed that drama method 41.66%, public campaign and rally 33.33%, radio and television 14.58%, jingles and sensitization 4.18%, workshop and seminar methods 6.25% were employed by the FRSC in community and road safety education programme. The study revealed that 45.71% of the total respondents fully participated in the community education programme. Meanwhile, 40% of the respondents somewhat participated in the community education programme while 14% of the total respondents did not participate at all. The findings also revealed that unemployment, poverty, illiteracy and need for skill acquisition hindered community members’ participation in FRSC’s education programme. The study concluded that the community education projects provided by FRSC were relevant and adequate as they met the needs of the various community members as attested to by the level of their participation in the projects.
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    Assessment of secondary schools preparedness for computer programming in Ondo state, Nigeria
    (Department of Educational Technology and Library Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria., 2024) Akinola, Opeyemi Mosobalaje.
    This study assessed available programming facilities (software and hardware resources) in secondary schools in Ondo State, Nigeria. It also examined the challenges faced by Computer Science teachers in integrating programming education into the curriculum, and evaluated the awareness of secondary school administrators, teachers, and students regarding programming education in the secondary schools. These were with a view to determining the preparedness of secondary schools for computer programming in Ondo State, Nigeria. The study employed a descriptive research design to assess the preparedness of secondary schools for programming education in Ondo State, Nigeria. The target population included all students, Computer Science teachers, and educational administrators across the state's three Senatorial Districts: Ondo Central, Ondo North, and Ondo South. Multistage sampling procedure was employed: Six local government areas (LGAs) were selected randomly from the three Senatorial Districts, and two secondary schools with adequate programming resources were chosen from each LGA, making a total of 12 schools. From each selected school, one educational administrator and one ICT/Computer teacher were included, along with 20 students selected via convenience sampling, resulting in a total sample of 12 teachers, 12 administrators, and 240 students. Three questionnaires were adapted, the Educational Administrators' Preparedness for Programming Education (EAPPE), Questionnaire on the Teachers' Preparedness for Programming Education (TPPE), Questionnaire on the Students' Readiness for Programming Education (SRPE) were used to gather data from the samples. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics to identify patterns and differences in preparedness levels among the participants. The instruments' validity was established through expert review, while reliability was confirmed with Cronbach's Alpha values exceeding 0.70 for all sections. The data collection process followed a systematic procedure, including obtaining necessary approvals, preparing questionnaires, and conducting surveys in person, ensuring confidentiality and integrity throughout. The result showed that 58.4% of the students, 58.3% of the teachers, and 41.7% of the administrators revealed that computer hardware resources were highly available. However, software resources were reported as highly available by only 52.9% of the students, compared to 33.3% of the teachers and 25.0% of the administrators, indicating a disparity in perceptions. 66.7% of the respondents agreed that there were challenges in securing funds needed to integrate programming into the curriculum while 33.3% disagreed, and 50% agreed that finding qualified teachers were part of the challenges of integrating programming education. 77.2% indicated lack of awareness and support from parents and communities, along with limited technology infrastructure, were significant challenges. Levels of awareness differed as 92.9% of administrators, 55.6% of teachers, and 74.2% of students reported being highly aware of the benefits and significance of educational programming. The results also called out the need in the focus region to ensure that all constituents programming education were made aware of the available constituents. Increasing the awareness of the provided resources and solving the outlined issues is fundamental in improving the circumstances of programming education in secondary schools in Ondo State. The study concluded that Secondary Schools in Ondo State, Nigeria were well prepared for the integration of computer programming into the curriculum. Alpha values exceeding 0.70 for all sections. The data collection process followed a systematic procedure, including obtaining necessary approvals, preparing questionnaires, and conducting surveys in person, ensuring confidentiality and integrity throughout. The result showed that 58.4% of the students, 58.3% of the teachers, and 41.7% of the administrators revealed that computer hardware resources were highly available. However, software resources were reported as highly available by only 52.9% of the students, compared to 33.3% of the teachers and 25.0% of the administrators, indicating a disparity in perceptions. 66.7% of the respondents agreed that there were challenges in securing funds needed to integrate programming into the curriculum while 33.3% disagreed, and 50% agreed that finding qualified teachers were part of the challenges of integrating programming education. 77.2% indicated lack of awareness and support from parents and communities, along with limited technology infrastructure, were significant challenges. Levels of awareness differed as 92.9% of administrators, 55.6% of teachers, and 74.2% of students reported being highly aware of the benefits and significance of educational programming. The results also called out the need in the focus region to ensure that all constituents programming education were made aware of the available constituents. Increasing the awareness of the provided resources and solving the outlined issues is fundamental in improving the circumstances of programming education in secondary schools in Ondo State. The study concluded that Secondary Schools in Ondo State, Nigeria were well prepared for the integration of computer programming into the curriculum.
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    Assessment of teachers' strategies, classroom activities and listening-attention skills of nursery school pupils in Osun State, Nigeria
    (Department of Institute of Education, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, 2022) ODEDIRAN, Abisola Elizabeth
    The study assessed the level of listening skills among nursery school pupils in Osun State. It also assessed the strategies adopted by teacher for enhancing listening-attention skills of children in nursery schools and investigated into the classroom activities to promote listening and attention skills of nursery school pupils in Osun State. It further examined the influence of teachers’ strategies and classroom activities on listening-attention skills of nursery school pupils in Osun State in carrying out instruction. These were with a view to providing insight into the strategies and classroom activities that teachers used to enhance the listening-attention skills of pupils in Osun State, Nigeria.
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    Assessment of the effectiveness of universal basic education programme in osun state primary schools osun state, Nigeria
    (Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife., 2022) ADEBOLA Blessing Afolarin
    The study ascertained the adequacy of available facilities in primary schools in Osun State. It examined the quality of teachers for the Universal Basic Education (UBE) programme in Osun State and investigated the level of compliance with the National Policy on Education among primary schools in the study area. These were with a view to providing information on the level of compliance with the National Policy on Education in Osun State primary schools. The study adopted descriptive survey research of the qualitative design. The population for the study comprised the 1,686 primary schools, head teachers and their teachers in Osun State. The sample for the study consisted 36 teachers and 18 head teachers in Osun State primary schools which were selected using multi-stage sampling procedure. From each of the three Senatorial Districts in Osun State, simple random sampling technique was used to select two Local Government Areas (LGAs). From each LGA, three primary schools were randomly selected. Two teachers who had spent at least five years in each of the primary schools were selected purposively. All the 18 head teachers in the school selected were interviewed. Two research instruments namely: Assessment of Universal Basic Education Interview Guide (AUBE-IG) and National Policy and Basic School Compliance Observation Guide (NPBSCOG) were used to collect data for the study. Data collected were analysed using qualitative analysis. The results showed that the available facilities in primary schools in Osun State were adequate (88.9%). The results also showed that the quality of teachers for Universal Basic Education programme in Osun State was high (100%). The results further revealed that the level of compliance with the National Policy on Education among primary schools in the study area was low (44.4%). The study concluded that the level of compliance with the National Policy on Education in Osun State primary schools was low.
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    Assessment of the implementation of the integrated early childhood education development (IECD) policy in Oyo state, Nigeria.
    (Department of Institute of Education, Faculty of Education. Obafemi Awolowo University., 2022) ISIAKA, Ahmed Adekunle
    This study determined the level of IECD policy awareness and utilization in Oyo State primary schools; it also ascertained the extent of the Utilisation of the IECD policy provision in the study area; it further examined the implementation of identified policy provision in the study area, and lastly investigated the challenges facing the implementation of IECD policy provisions in the study area. These were done with a view to providing information on the level implementation of Integrated Early Childhood Education Development (IECD) Policy in Oyo State, Nigeria.The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population for the study comprised 12,472 public primary school teachers (TESCOM, 2019) in Oyo State. The sample size consisted of 300 respndents. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select the sample for the study. From the five administrative zones in Oyo State, three were selected using simple random sampling technique. Ten primary schools were randomly selected from each of the administrative zones, making a total of 30 schools. Ten teachers were selected from each of the schools using purposive sampling technique. The 10 teachers of such sampled schools made the sampled population for the study. Four research instruments were used for the study namely: Awareness and Utilisation of IECD policy Questionnaire (AUIQ), Teachers’ utilisation of IECD Policy Questionnaire (TUIQ), Implementation of IECD Policy Questionnaire Checklist and Factors Affecting the implementation of IECD Policy Questionnaire (FAIQ). Data collected were analysed using appropriate descriptive statistics such as frequent count and simple percentage were used for the research question. Results showed that the level of awareness and utilisation is moderate with 42.72%. Result also showed the extent of the utilisation of the IECD policy provision in the study area indicated the teaching of rudiments of numbers, letters, colours, shapes, forms, etc., through play as done as many times as possible with a mean score of =2.90. Results on how far reaching is the IECD policy provision implemented is identified in the study area include: cardboard books (𝑥̅=2.30), colourful bulletin board display ( 𝑥̅ =2.25), and many more. The prominent challenges facing the implementation of IECD provisions in the study area were cognitive development facilitation 86.0%, physical skills development facilitation 86.0%, socio-emotional skills development facilitation 86.0% and remuneration 72.0%, identification of child basic right 86.0%. The study concluded that the level of IECD policy awareness and its utilisation was moderat in Oyo State primary schools.
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    Collective bargaining approach of the federal government and Academics Staff Union of universities strike in Nigeria.
    (Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2024) Olorunmuyiwa, Ademoyo Oluwadamilola.
    The study examined the factors precipitating incessant strike action in Nigerian universities, it also assessed collective bargaining approaches of academic staff union of universities and federal government in the study area. The study further examined the effectiveness of the bargaining approaches of academic staff union of universities and federal government in Nigerian universities, and finally it assessed the influence of strike actions on university students’ academic achievement in Southwestern Nigeria. These were with the aim of providing information on the collective bargaining approaches of Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities.
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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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    Effectiveness of Think-Pair-Share and Think-Tac-Toe Strategies on Lower Primary school pupils' Academic performance in social studies in Osun State
    (The Institute of Education, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, 2022) AKINTUNDE, David, Olumide
    The study compared the effectiveness of think-pair-share and think-tac-toe instructional strategies on lower primary school pupils’ academic performance in Social Studies in Osun State, Nigeria. It determined the effectiveness of Think-Pair-Share (TPS) and Think-Tac-Toe (TTT) instructional strategies on lower primary school pupils’ performance in Social Studies in Ife Central Local Government; determined the effectiveness of the two strategies on lower primary school pupils’ performance in Social Studies based on school type in study area; and examined the effectiveness of the two strategies on lower primary school pupils’ performance in Social Studies based on gender in study area. These were with a view to improving the academic performance of lower primary school pupils in Social Studies in Osun State. The study adopted the non-equivalent pre-test, post-test, quasi experimental research design. The study population consisted of all both Government and Private primary three pupils in Osun State. One senatorial district was selected among the three senatorial districts using simple random technique. One local government area was selected from the selected senatorial district using simple random sampling technique. From the selected local government area, two private schools and two public schools were selected using purposive sampling techniques based on availability of instructional facilities. Four intact classes were selected from two private and two public schools which were consisted of primary three pupils using simple random sampling technique and a total of 75 pupils were randomly sampled using simple random sampling technique. Data collected from both pretest and posttest was analysed using the analysis of covariance. (ANCOVA). The results showed that there was no significant effectiveness of TTT and the TPS teaching strategies on academic performance of pupils’ exposed to TTT and the TPS teaching strategies in learning Social Studies with F (1, 72) = 1.293, p>0.05, ETA squared value of 0.018. The result also revealed that there was no significant effectiveness in the performance of the pupils taught with TTT and TPS strategies in learning Social Studies when comparing with school type with F (1, 70) = 0.103, P > 0.05, ETA squared value of 0.001; and finally, there was no significant difference in the performance of the male pupils and female pupils taught with TTT and TPS strategies in learning Social Studies with F(1, 70) = 0.448, p>0.05, ETA squared value of 0.006 The study concluded that TPS and TTT Strategies are effective at improving the academic performance of public and private lower primary school pupils in Social Studies 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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    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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    Generalizability Theory Analysis of Error Components of Osun State Secondary School Students' Scores in the 2016 National Exzminations Council Mathematics Examination.
    (Department of Educational Foundations and Counseling, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2022) OYETUNDE, Kehind Caleb
    This study determined the relative error variance in Osun State student’s observed scores in 2016 NECO Mathematics examination and estimated the absolute error variance in the students’ observed scores. It also determined the dependability of NECO 2016 Mathematics measure. This was with a view to improving the psychometric quality of NECO Mathematics examinations. The study adopted an ex-post factor research design. The population for the study comprised 29,162 final year Senior Secondary School Students in Osun State. The sample consisted of Senior Secondary School Three (SSS III) students that sat for the 2016 Mathematics Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE); they were selected from both public and private Senior Secondary Schools in the state. A total of 10 public and 10 private schools were selected from each of the three Senatorial Districts in Osun State to make a total of 60 schools using nonproportional stratified technique. An intact class of SSS III students in each school were selected as sample for the study. Record of performance of students in the Mathematics examination obtained from the National Examinations Council was used as data. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed that estimated variance component of the source of variability and the interactions between them for the single facet design [pxi design]. The variance component for student’s error accounts is 14.1% of the total variance, suggesting that averaging over all the items, the students in the sample differ in the construct being measured and reflects systematic individual differences in the construct being measured. Furthermore, the result showed that the variance component for items accounted for 12.1% of the total variance, suggesting variations in the difficulty of the items, averaging over all the students. The residual error accounts for 73.1% of the total variance. This suggests that there are important sources of variance not accounted for by differences between students, differences in item difficultly, or both. Furthermore, to obtain the relative error, the G study analysis was conducted. The result showed that the estimated relative error variance is 0.00305. The result showed that the error introduced into the measurement precision of the students’ ability in the NECO test due to the individual student interaction with the items on the test was relatively low. Also, the value of absolute error variance in the student's observed scores showed that the students contributed 14.2% of the sources of variance that negatively affected the precise measurement of achievement in the test, 85.8% of the sources that negatively affected the measurement precision of achievement by items on the test other than the test's items and the students. The result showed that the bulk of what limited the precision of the measurement of students’ proficiency or ability in the items on the test were not accommodated into the estimation of the examinees ability. The results show that the dependability coefficient of each of the items on the 2016 NECO Mathematics test stood at 0.91 and the overall dependability for the entire Mathematics test was 0.91. The study concluded that the scores obtained from each of the items of the 2016 NECO Mathematics test as well as the entire scale was reliable and dependable. Name of Supervisor: Prof. E.R.I. Afolabi Number of Pages: 101
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    Influence of attributional style, interpersonal influence, and self-control on disposition to cybercrime involvement among students of The Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
    (Department of Educational Foundations and Counselling, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2024) Daniyan, Temitayo Topa
    The study investigated the disposition to cybercrime involvement of students of the Polytechnic Ibadan and assessed the types of cybercrime that students engage in. It further established the combined influence of attributional styles, interpersonal influence, and self-control on students’ disposition to cybercrime involvement and assessed the moderating influence of sex, place of residence and level on students’ disposition to cybercrime involvement. These were to provide information on the factors that could determine the disposition to cybercrime involvement of students of the Polytechnic Ibadan.
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    Influence of parents' and caregivers' interactions on emotional and behavioural patterns of children in Osun state.
    (Institute of Education, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2022) ADERIBIGBE Tomi Blessing
    This study investigated the interactions (help, tolerance, tenderness and appreciation) of parents with their children not older than eight years in Osun State, it examined the interactions of caregivers with the children under their care between the age of zero to eight years in the study area, it assessed the influence of parents’ and caregivers’ interactions with the children on their emotion in the State and assessed the influence of parents and caregivers’ interactions with the children’s behaviour. These were with a view to providing empirical information on the influence of parents’ and caregivers’ interaction on children’s emotions and behavioural patterns in their early years of development. The study employed descriptive survey research design. Population of the study comprised parents and caregivers of children between ages zero and eight years in Osun State. The sample size comprised 120 children, 120 parents and 120 caregivers using multi-stage sampling procedures. From the three senatorial districts in the State, two Local Government Areas (LGAs) were randomly selected. From the selected LGAs, one private primary school and one public primary school were selected using random sampling technique. 10 parents and 10 caregivers with children between ages zero and eight were purposively selected. Two instruments were used: Questionnaire on Caregivers’ Interaction with Young Children (QCIYC) and Questionnaire on Parents’ Interaction with Young Children (QPIYC). Data collected were analysed using mean ranking and regression. The result of the study showed that the interactions (help MS=3.9, tolerance MS=3.84, tenderness MS=3.73 and appreciation MS=3.7) of parents with their children not older than eight years in Osun State were high, having the mean score that falls above the 3.0 benchmark used to measure the variables identified. The result also revealed that the interactions (help MS=3.61, tolerance MS=3.68, tenderness MS=3.59 and appreciation MS=3.53) of caregivers with the children under their care between the age of zero and eight years in the study area were high, with the mean score above 3.0. Furthermore, result showed that there was a significant influence of parents’ and caregivers’ interactions with the children on their emotion in the State with R-squared value of 0.303 and p-value=0.001. Similarly, there was significant influence of parents’ and caregivers’ interactions with the behaviour of children with the R-squared value of 0.285 and p-value=0.001. The study concluded that parents’ and caregivers’ interactions with children have a great influence on the emotional and behavioural patterns of children in the early years of development.
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    Influence of psychosocial variables on aggressive behaviour among public secondary school students in Oyo State, Nigeria.
    (Institute of Education, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2022) OSUOLALE, Kehinde Ifeoluwa.
    The study investigated the prevalence of aggressive behaviour among secondary school students in Oyo State. It examined the influence of psychosocial determinants (parenting styles, peer influences, and self-control) on aggressive behaviour among secondary school students. The study further investigated the strategies that can be used to curb aggressive behaviour among the students in the study area. These were with a view to providing information on the significant factors predisposing students to aggressive behaviour.
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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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    Institutional policies and postgraduate programme dichotomy in Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
    (Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria., 2025) Atinuke, Aminat Olawuni.
    This study identified the dichotomy factors of the postgraduate programmes in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and investigated the influence of institutional policies on the postgraduate programmes. It further examined the differences between research and professional postgraduate programmes; and the challenges faced by students on research-based programmes in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. These were with the view to impact the institutional policies on the dichotomy of postgraduate programmes at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. The study employed a mixed method of qualitative and quantitative research design. The population consisted of 1,088 postgraduate students and 91 postgraduate programme coordinators in Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Nigeria during the period under study. The sample for the study comprised 243 postgraduate students and 11 postgraduate coordinators which were arrived at using research advisor at the level of 0.05 level of confidence. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select the sample. Nine faculties were selected from the thirteen faculties using simple random sampling techniques: Three departments were selected from each Faculty making a total of 27 departments using simple random sampling procedure. Nine students were selected randomly from each of the 27 departments, making a total of 243 postgraduate students. However, total enumeration sampling technique was used to select one postgraduate coordinator from 11 departments. Two sets of instruments were designed by the researcher titled Institutional Policy and Postgraduate Programme Dichotomy Questionnaire (IPPPDQ) was used to collect data from postgraduate students while Institutional Policy and Postgraduate Programme Dichotomy Interview Guide (IPPPD-IG) was used to collect data from the postgraduate programme coordinators. Research questions 1,2 and 3 were analysed using descriptive statistics such as percentage and frequency count while hypothesis was tested using simple regression analysis. The findings revealed notable dichotomy factors in the postgraduate programmes at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, particularly in terms of admission requirements, tuition fees, and expected completion time between research-based and professional programmes. A majority of respondents (61.3%) affirmed the existence of these distinctions. The study further found that institutional policies significantly influenced the postgraduate programmes. A one-way ANOVA yielded F = 7.911 with P > 0.05, indicating that such policies have a statistically negative effect on the effectiveness and quality of the postgraduate experience at the University. The findings revealed a clear dichotomy between research-based and professional postgraduate programmes at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. This distinction was confirmed by 61.3% of respondents, who acknowledged significant differences in the structure and expectations of both programme types. The study also found that students enrolled in research-based programmes reported significant challenges. Difficulties in processing administrative forms were acknowledged by 44.4% of respondents, with an additional 27.6% strongly agreeing. Moreover, changes in research intent during the processing of Form A were affirmed by 33.7% of respondents, while 27.6% strongly agreed, suggesting instability and procedural setbacks. The issue of inadequate resources for research was also widely recognized, with 39.4% agreeing and 44.1% strongly agreeing. Similarly, 50.5% agreed and 32.7% strongly agreed that the process of data collection is time-intensive. The rigour of postgraduate training was highlighted, as 39.1% agreed and 38.4% strongly agreed that their experience was highly demanding. The study concluded that the structural and policy-driven disparities between postgraduate programme have significant implications for student outcomes and satisfaction. Research students face more challenges, intensified by institutional inefficiencies. Policy reforms are needed to improve equity and support.
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    Intelligence quotient and lower primary school pulpils performance in social studies in Osun state, Nigeria
    (Department Of Institute Of Education, Faculty Of Education Obafemi Awolowo., 2022) FATOYE Damilola Oluwatosin
    The study examined the level of intelligence quotient of pupils in Osun state. It also determined the lower primary school pupils’ performance in Social Studies in the study area. Furthermore, it ascertained the relationship between pupils’ level of intelligence quotient and pupils’ performance in Social Studies. These were done with a view to providing information on intelligence quotient and lower primary school pupils performance in Social Studies in Osun State, Nigeria. The study adopted correlational survey research design. The population comprised lower primary school pupils in Osun state. The sample size consisted of 500 pupils who were selected using multistage sampling procedure. One senatorial district was selected from the three senatorial districts in the state using simple random sampling technique. Ten local governments were selected from the sampled senatorial district in Osun State using simple random sampling technique. From each local government, one basic school was selected using simple random sampling technique. From each basic school, 50 pupils were randomly selected from two intact classes. Data was collected using two instruments, namely: Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI) and Records of Pupils’ Performance in Social Studies(RPPSS). The data collected were analysed using simple percentages, frequency and Pearson Product moment correlation of 0.05 significant level. The results showed that the selected pupils had a high level of intelligence quotient in the study area as shown by 69.7% of the respondents. It was also discovered that most of the respondents in the study area had a high level of academic performance in Social Studies as confirmed by 61.3% of the respondents in the study area. The result also showed a significant relationship between pupils’ level of intelligence quotient and pupils’ performance in Social Studies (r=0.436, P<0.05). The positive value of the correlation shows that there exists a positive relationship between intelligence quotient and performance of the pupils. This implies that the higher the pupils’ intelligent quotient, the higher the performance in Social Studies in the study area. The study concluded that intelligent quotient would predict the academic performance of Social Studies among lower primary school pupils in Osun State.