Research
Nigeria, National Association for Exceptional Children Junior Academicsa Mentors and Quality Research Assurance
This study investigated National Association for Exceptional Children (NAEC) Junior academics’ mentors and quality research assurance. The study was all about members of NAEC in Nigeria who are junior academics and the status of their mentorship by senior academics and quality research assurance as a result in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Purposive sampling technique was used to draw 24 paper presenters that are junior academics in the NAEC 2015 annual Conference held in Port Harcourt, River State of Nigeria. The sample was made up of junior academics that were drawn four each from among those on attendance from six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. All the states in Nigeria are zoned into six that guided the researcher in reaching the sample. An instrument for data collection named Junior Academics Mentors’ Activities for Quality Research Assurance Questionnaire (JAMAFQRAQ) was constructed by the researcher. The instrument was validated by experts in Special Education, Measurement and Evaluation and Guidance and Counselling. The reliability coefficient of .84 as a measure of internal consistency was established through the use of Cronbach Alpha statistical technique. Frequencies, percentages and means were the descriptive statistics used for analysis of data collected. The results showed that the junior academics of NAEC are not exposed nor made to have access to all the useful principle standards that could assure quality of their research works and their senior colleagues that are regarded as their mentors do not make available for them adequate supervision activities that can guarantee improved quality assurance of their research works. Based on the findings of this study, recommendations were made which include among others that it should be made a tradition in the NAEC annual conference that one of the lead papers should address strategies of assuring quality research by curious investigators and inculcation of mentorship spirits am
Dance Play Method: A Strategy for Teaching Emotionally Challenged Primary Schools Children in Cross River State, Nigeria
Most school children who are emotionally challenged are often stigmatized and left abandoned by their teachers and classmates. Although Federal Legislation (e.g., Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) protects the inherent rights of individuals with emotional challenges and disabilities, that legislation cannot always protect them from subtle forms of discrimination and prejudice. This paper clearly point out the undisputable place of dance play method as a strategy for helping children who are emotionally challenged. School counselors, administrators, and teachers have a unique opportunity to directly address emotionally challenged children by providing organized, enjoyable dance and movement activities in a supportive environment and helping students gain better body control and develop nonverbal and social skills. This paper examined the place of the teacher as dance educator to have insights into these learner’s abilities and effectively guide the children overcomes their emotional challenges in the school.
An Impact Assessment of Academic Disciplines on Secondary School Teachersa Dispositions to Affective Characteristics in Cross River State, Nigeria
The study was an assessment of teachers’ academic disciplines and their dispositions to some affective characteristics like values orientation, work attitude, motivation, and needs satisfaction. The study which adopted survey design used a sample of 1062 teachers selected from an estimated population of 21,240 teachers spread across the 203 public secondary schools in Cross River State of Nigeria. An instrument called Teachers’ Affective Characteristics Questionnaire was used for data collection. The data were analysed using One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) test statistic. Results of the study showed that teachers’ academic disciplines significantly influence their dispositions to affective characteristics. It was concluded that, it was teachers with education disciplines that were more disposed to affective characteristics than their counterparts with non-education disciplines. The study concludes that teachers should be encouraged to pick higher degrees in education after their first degrees as this will improve their work values, work attitude, motivation and needs satisfaction (also considered in this study as job satisfaction).
A Cross Disciplinary Assessment of Job Performance among Teachers of Secondary Schools in Cross River State, Nigeria
A sample of 1062 teachers was selected from an estimated population of 21,240 teachers spread across the 203 public secondary schools in Cross River State of Nigeria. An instrument called Teachers’ Affective Characteristics Questionnaire was used for data collection. The data were analysed using One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) test statistic. Results of the study showed that teachers’ academic disciplines significantly influence their job performances in terms of lesson delivery, students’ assessment/evaluation, classroom management, and student discipline. It was concluded that it was those teachers who had education as their disciplines that were better in overall job performance than their counterparts who do not belong to the discipline of education. The study concludes that teachers should be encouraged to pick higher degrees in education after their first degrees as this will improve their job performance.
Influence of Socio-Economic Background on Social Adjustment Development of Adolescents with Hearing Impairment in Oyo State.
This paper investigated the influence of socioeconomic background on social adjustment development of adolescents with hearing impairment in Oyo state. The study used 48 participants comprised of 24 males and 24 females who were purposely selected for the study. The research was based on simple descriptive survey research method. Two research instruments were used to gather data for the study. The two sets of questionnaire are Socio-Economic Questionnaire (SEQ) and Social Adjustment Questionnaire (SAQ). One hypothesis was tested and the result showed that adolescents with hearing impairment from high socioeconomic background socialized and adjusted well than their counterparts from low socio-economic background. The paper recommended among others that awareness program should be mounted on the news media to parents and other stakeholders by professionals on the care and needs of the adolescents with hearing impairment.
The Influence of Psychosocial Factors on Marital Satisfaction among Public Servants in Cross River State
The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlate of psychosocial factors on marital satisfaction among public servant in Cross River State, Nigeria. To achieve the aim of this study psychosocial factors was formed in a lack of affection which lead to depression and low sexual activities or conflict between couples; affecting their marital relationship in the lack of communication, time spent together and on issues of child-rearing. Base on this two null hypotheses were formulated – whether psychological factors (depression, affection and sexual activities) has any relationship to marital satisfaction and if there is any significant relationship between social factors (number of children, communication and time spent together) and marital satisfaction. Literature review was carried out accordingly. Ex-post facto research was adopted for the study. The selection was done through the stratified and simple random sampling techniques. Questionnaire was the main instrument for data collection. Pearson product moment correlation analysis was adopted to test the hypotheses under study at 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed that marital satisfaction among public servants was significantly high. Hence, there was a significant relationship between psychological and social factors on marital satisfaction. Based on the results it was recommended that marriage seminars, workshops and conferences should be organized for public servants on marriage issues and marital life.
Enriching the Business Education Curriculum for Relevance in the Global Workforce
The paper discusses the dynamic nature of business education and its relevance for successful living, job creation, employability and effective participation and contribution to the growth of the Nigerian economy and the global economy at large. Several key concepts were defined. The goals and objectives of business education were highlighted. Also highlighted were the 21st century skills and their relevance to life and employment, the current business education curriculum and technology, the challenges of the 21st century and emerging global issues. Finally the paper proffered suggestion for enriching the business education curriculum for sustainable employment, not just within the country but also in the global labour marker.
Teachersa Attitude, Use of Self-Made Video Compact Disc and Calabar Municipality Studentsa Academic Performance in Social Studies, Cross River State, Nigeria
This study examined the attitude of teachers towards the use of self-made video compact disc and its effect on JS II students’ academic performance in social studies in Calabar Municipality. Teachers’ Utilization of Video Compact Disc Questionnaire (TUVCDQ) and Social Studies Performance Test (SSPT) were administered to 12 teachers and 600 JSS II students respectively from 12 schools purposively sampled for the study. Data obtained were analyzed using independent t-test at 0.05 level of significance. Result of the study showed that teachers’ attitude towards the use of self made video compact disc significantly influenced students performance in social studies. Students whose teachers exhibited positive attitude towards the use of locally fabricated instructional materials out-performed their counterparts whose teachers had negative attitude. It was therefore recommended, among other things, that teachers should develop more positive attitude towards the use of self-made instructional materials (video compact disc) to enrich the teaching and learning of social studies in secondary schools in view of its usefulness to societal growth and stability.
