Gombe Journal of Education

PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF STUDY HABITS ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, BENIN CITY

2025-01-17T17:06:38+02:00

This study examined how business education students regarded their study habits in relation to their academic achievement. The objectives measured in this study are four Descriptive survey design was used in this study. The population of the study was 578 business education students in 100–400 levels for 2022/2023 academic session. The entire population was used for the study due to its manageable size, hence the census. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire which was validated by two business educators and a Psycometricia. A pilot test involving twenty (20) business students from Ambross Alli University in Ekpoma who were not included in the sample were used to determine the instrument's reliability. Cronbach Alpha statistics was used to analyse the collected pilot test data, and the result was a reliability coefficient of 0.72. The data collected for the study were analysed using independent t-test to test the hypothesis at the 0.05 level of significance. Mean ( and standard deviation (SD) to answer the research questions. The study's conclusion showed that the study habits of University of Benin business education students have an influenc on their academic achievement. It was suggested, based on the findings, that educators should support students in developing effective study habits, since study habits of students have influence on their academic achievements.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STUDENTS’ UNIFIED TERTIARY MATRICULATION EXAMINATION SCORES AND THEIR FIRST YEAR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION IN UNIVERSITIES IN NORTH-EAST, NIGERIA

2025-01-19T13:10:46+02:00

The study assessed the relationship between students’ unified tertiary matriculation examination scores and their first year academic achievement in Agricultural Science education in Universities in North-East, Nigeria. Two specific objectives, two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. An ex-post facto research design was adapted with the population of 347 first year students who were admitted in to Agricultural Science Education programmes through UTME during the 2018/2019 to 2020/2021 academic sessions in Federal University Kashere, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi and University of Maiduguri. Data was collected by the use of Proforma consisting the students’ registration number, academic session, UTME scores and CGPA and analyzed using mean, standard deviation, percentage and linear regression. The findings of the study revealed that, students’ achievement is higher in CGPA [2.84(49.60%)] than in UTME [180.66(45.17%)]. However, there is no significant relationship between UTME and CGPA (R values, F = 2.82, df 1, 346), P < 0.05). Also, male UTME scores (180.46) is lower than that of their female counterpart (181.36), while male CGPA (2.58) is higher than that of their female counterpart (2. 41). However, there is no significant relationship between the UTME scores and CGPA of male and female 100 level agricultural science education students (F = 0.38, df 2, 346, P < 0.05). It is recommended that university authority should continue with the use of Post-UTME as the means of cross-validating and be the final screening exercise for admission into the agricultural science education programmes of Nigerian Universities. Also, more female should be encourage to study agricultural science education for gender inequality in teaching profession in all level of education.

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF NOMADIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND THE WAY FORWARD FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2025-01-19T14:46:27+02:00

This paper focuses on the Management and Administration of Nomadic Education Programme in Nigeria: Challenges and the Way Forward for National Development. It is generally believed that the main aim of Nomadic Education programme was to provide an unfettered access to quality basic education for nomads and to boost their literacy and equip them with skills and competencies to enhance their well-being for active participation in nation building and to improve their economic, social and political life. However, this aim could not be well attained because of the challenges that bedeviled the teaching and learning as well as the management and administration of the programme such as poor funding, lack of adequate support by the government, unnecessary changes in school curriculum, poor supervision of nomadic schools, low staff morale, inadequate number of qualified facilitators, poor record keeping among others. This calls for urgent attention by the government and all the stakeholders in order to address the challenges in the management and administration of the programme and in Nigerian educational system at large. Useful recommendations as the way forward are proffered.

ASSESSMENT OF LECTURERS’ AWARENESS LEVEL, THE PERCEIVED USEFULNESS AND PREFERENCE OF WEBINAR TECHNOLOGY AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO PHYSICAL CONFERENCE AND SEMINAR

2025-01-19T16:37:47+02:00

This study assessed lecturers’ awareness level, the perceived usefulness and preference of webinar technology as an alternative to physical conferences and seminar. The target population was all the lecturers in the two tertiary institutions in Dutsin-Ma Metropolis. Two hundred (200) respondents were selected for the study using simple random sampling technique. Researchers’ designed questionnaire was used to collect data from the sampled used for the study. The instrument was pilot-tested using twenty (20) respondents who do not take part in the main field study. The reliability analysis of the data collected was analyzed using Cronback Alpha and the following values were the outcomes of the analysis: 7.8, 8.2 and 7.4 respectively. After the administration of the questionnaire and its collection from the respondents, the data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentages and t-test inferential statistics. The findings of the study revealed that, lecturers in the tertiary institutions in Dutsin-Metropolis are aware of webinar technology for conferences and seminars, its usage was found to be very useful and it was the preferred mode for conferences and seminars despite of some difficulties encountered when using it. In addition, the webinar technology is gender friendly. Based on these findings, it was recommended that training and re-training in the effective use of webinar technology should be arranged for lecturers to be able to use webinar technology effectively.

PERCEIVED IMPACT OF SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN GOMBE METROPOLIS, GOMBE STATE, NIGERIA

2025-01-20T20:54:10+02:00

This study assessed the impact of School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs) on the administration of secondary schools in Gombe metropolis, Gombe State, Nigeria. Three specific objectives and three research questions were formulated. Descriptive survey design was adopted and population of the study was 1,021 which comprise 17 principals and all 1,004 secondary school teachers. A sample of 279 respondents was selected using proportionate random sampling techniques. Instrument used was a structured questionnaire with a four rating scale titled “Perceive Impact of School-Based Management Committees Questionnaire” (PISBMCQ). It was validated by two experts in the field of Educational management, Gombe State University. The instrument was personally distributed to the respondents which facilitated prompt response from the respondents. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) was used to answer the research questions. Based on the findings of the study, it was concluded that School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs) have positive impact on decision making process, school community relationship and provision of infrastructural facilities leading to improved educational environment and effective administration of secondary schools in Gombe State. It was therefore recommended among others that strong partnerships between SBMCs, school management, parents, and community members should be encouraged through regular meetings, clear communication channels, and shared decision-making processes which will help create a more inclusive and team work leading to effective administration of secondary schools in Gombe State.

APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN NIGERIA UNIVERSITY EDUCATION: AN OVERVIEW

2025-02-07T20:54:07+02:00

The application of Artificial Intelligence in university education is transforming the learning landscape globally which informs the rationale for this study to provide an overview of the application of artificial intelligence in Nigeria university education. Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence in machines or artificial systems that are programmed to solve problems in the way and manner that humans would whether in their simplest or most complex forms. University Education in Nigeria refers to educational programmes in universities that lead to the award of various degrees. It is a level of studies that comes after secondary education. University education includes undergraduate and postgraduate educational programmes given in Universities. The study adopted a qualitative research approach which offers the study requisite research methodology to analyze the benefits and the ethical concerns of the application of artificial intelligence in education as follow; bridging educational gaps, enhancing access to quality educational resources, artificial intelligence as a transformative force for improving the achievement of learning outcomes, ethical concerns of the application of artificial intelligence in university education classroom, integrating artificial intelligence in university education and socio-economic development, artificial intelligence in university education encourages political development in Nigeria and application of artificial intelligence in education as a transformative catalyst for productivity. This study contributes to understanding artificial intelligence’s transformative potential in Nigerian university education, informing policy and practice. Findings will be of benefit to students, educators, educational administrators, policymakers, and researchers seeking to harness artificial intelligence for improved teaching and learning outcomes. The study concluded that the application of artificial intelligence in Nigeria university education holds immense potential for transformative impacts in the society and also recommended the following; the development of artificial intelligence-powered educational platforms tailored to Nigerian contexts; The provision of comprehensive training and capacity-building programmes for educators and administrators; Collaborate with industry partners to develop artificial intelligence tools and mechanisms for teaching, learning and research; to establish clear educational policy and guidelines for artificial intelligence adoption in education ensuring equity, accessibility and data protection.

A DISCOURSE OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND POLITICAL LITERACY INTERSECTION BEYOND PRESENT REALITIES FOR EFFECTIVE CITIZENSHIP DEVELOPMENT

2025-02-07T21:14:19+02:00

In the recent times, education is often seen as one of the tools readily available to promote civic engagement and political literacy. Such engagements entail volunteering, advocacy, local governance participation and exercising the right to vote. This study therefore argues the intersection of some innovative education approaches and experiential learning styles in promoting effective citizenship through public engagement. Grounded in Civic Republican Citizenship Theory which emphasizes the effectiveness of civic engagement and active participation in any nation building, this study highlights the importance of integrating civic engagement and political literacy into educational curricula, with experiential learning and digital tools reinforcing these concepts. The findings show that combining these elements fosters a more informed and active citizenry. Digital platforms and community-based initiatives provide practical applications that complement theoretical knowledge. The research concludes that a cohesive strategy combining civic engagement, political literacy, and experiential learning is crucial for effective citizenship development. It recommends the inclusion of curriculum reforms, improved teacher training, support for community-based programmes, and leveraging digital tools to enhance civic education. These measures ensure learners better empowerment for democratic process engagement which strengthens societal cohesion.