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Influence of Students’ Learning Styles on Problem-Solving Abilities and Attitudes in Secondary School Physics in Osun State, Nigeria
(Department of Science and Technology Education, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria., 2024) OGUNSOLA John Olujide
The study identified the learning styles of the senior secondary school Physics students in Osun State. It also determined the learning styles which could enhance problem-solving ability of secondary school students in Physics in the study area. Finally, the study examined the learning styles that can improve the attitude of students in the study area. These were with a view to providing information to teachers and educational stakeholders on the existence of diverse learning styles among the Physics students in the study area. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised Senior Secondary School II Physics students in Osun state. The sample of the study was 300 senior secondary school II Physics students. Multistage sampling procedure were adopted in selecting the sample for the study. Two Local Government Areas (LGAs) were randomly selected from each of the three senatorial districts in the State, making a total of six Local Government Areas. Four secondary schools (two private and two public) were selected from each of the LGAs using stratified random sampling techniques making a total of twenty-four (24) schools. Three instruments used for the study were Students’ Learning Style in Physics Questionnaire (SLSPQ) to survey the students’ learning styles; Students’ Attitude Towards Physics Questionnaire (SATPQ) to elicit information on students’ attitude to Physics; and were Problem-solving Ability Test (PSAT) to evaluate students’ problem solving ability in the subject. Data collected were analysed using mean, standard deviation and ANOVA. The results showed that Kinesthetic (50%), Auditory (28%), Read/Write (6%) and Visual (5.5%) learning styles were identified among the secondary school Physics students in Osun State. The findings also indicated that Kinesthetic learning style enhances problem-solving ability of secondary school Physics students most in the study area (F(4,199) = 2.98; p < 0.05) at 0.05 level of significance. Finally, the results showed that none of the identified learning styles has effect on improving the attitude of secondary school Physics students in the study area (F(4,199) = 2.98; p < 0.05) at 0.05 level of significance. The study concluded that Visual, Audio Read/Write and Kinesthetic learning styles were identified among the students in the study area. It was also concluded that Kinesthetic learning style enhances problem-solving ability of secondary school Physics students most in the study area. Finally, it was concluded that none of the identified learning styles has effect on improving the attitude of secondary school Physics students in the study area.
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A Study of Classroom Environment and Learning Outcomes of Children with fine motor skills developmental coordination disorder in Osun State, Nigeria
(Institute of Education, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2021) Evelyn, Nwanneka Sanni
ABSTRACT 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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An Evaluation Of Accident Control Strategies In Selected Industries In Lagos State, Nigeria
(Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife., 2005) Ayodele, Rachael Abimbola
This study examined the physical working conditions in relation to accident causation in selected industries in Lagos State. It also assessed the effectiveness of specified accident control strategies with the ultimate objective of making suggestions for improving the implementation of the strategies in industries.
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The regime of compensation for compulsory land acquisition under the land use act, 1978
(Department ofjurisprudence and private law, (Obafemi Awolowo University), 2024) Timothy, Olugbenga Omiwole
The study examined the system of land tenure in Nigeria up to 1978. It analysed the regime of compensation for compulsory land acquisition under the provisions of Land Use Act 1978. It identified inherent defects in the existing regime of compensation for compulsory land acquisition in Nigeria. This was with a view to revealing the inadequacies in this regime and the imperative of reforming it. The study relied on primary and secondary sources of information. The primary source included the Land Use Act, the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and judicial decisions. The secondary source included books, journal articles, conference proceedings and the Internet. The data obtained were subjected to content analysis. The study found that different land tenure systems applied in different parts of the country prior to coming into effect of the Land Use Act, 1978. It was the Land Use Act of 1978 that harmonized the various land tenure regimes that applied in different parts of the country. The study further revealed that the Land Use Act of 1978 introduced a uniform land tenure regime based on rights of occupancy throughout the country. Under the Land Use Act, the governor can compulsorily acquire land subject to payment of compensation for unexhausted improvement based on overriding public interest. The study revealed that under the Land Use Act, the implementation of the provisions on compulsory acquisition and compensation have resulted to discord and the satisfaction due to the expropriatory and unsavoury consequences of the compulsory acquisition by the governors..
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Effect of Literacy Education and Social Capital on Rural Women's involvement in Community Development in Southwestern Nigeria
(Department of Adult Education and Lifelong Learning, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife., 2014) Babalola, Adejoke Clara
The study examined the level of women's involvement in community development projects in rural communities in Southwestern Nigeria. It also assessed the influence of women's literacy level on their level of involvement in community development projects and investigated the influence of social capital on women's involvement in developmental projects in their communities. Furthermore, it determined the interaction effect of literacy education and social capital on women's involvement in community development projects.