DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

This research was designed to investigate the access to eductional resources and its impact on learning in rural Nigeria schools. Literature Review showed that the availability and utilization of learning materials, infrastructure, qualified teachers, and digital tools influences students’ academic performance and motivation. The essence of resources availability is of necessity and utmost importance it will help in strengthening teaching effectiveness for achieving both Instructional and Educational objectives. Six research questions were formulated to guide the study. The study adopted survey research method. The population for the study comprised of all the teachers and students both in SSS1 to SSS 111 of six public schools which consist of 1050 in Orhionmwon Local Government Area, Edo State. The main research Instrument used was the structured questionnaire to which 180 students and 20 teachers randomly selected responded to collect relevant data. The validation of the research Instrument was obtained through scrutiny of the project supervisor and two other lecturers from the department of Curriculum and Instructional Technology, Faculty of Education. A test-retest was used in establishing the reliability of the questionnaire. The administered the instrument to 10 respondents who were not part of the main study. Re- administered after 7 days on the same respondents. The two scores were anaylsed using Pearson products moment correlation coefficient (r), and a reliability ratio of 0.80 was obtained. The analysis and interpretation of data involved the use of mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions. The findings of the study revealed that Educational Resources have significant impact on the academic achievement of students. The availability of educational materials is of great influence to students in rural schools as it helps to facilitate learning process and help support Instruction. The Findings also indicate that inadequate access to textbooks, laboratories, ICT facilities, and well-trained educators significantly hampers learning outcomes. The study highlights the need for targeted government policies, community involvement, and sustainable investments to ensure equitable access to quality education.

The availability and use of instructional materials are essential for improving the teaching and learning of Biology in secondary schools. This study investigated the availability and use of instructional materials in teaching Biology in public secondary schools in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The research examined the extent to which instructional materials are available, the types of instructional materials that are available, the challenges affecting their effective use and how it affects students' academic performance. A descriptive survey design was adopted, and data were collected from forty (40) Biology teachers using a structured questionnaire. The data obtained were analyzed using frequency counts and percentages. The results revealed that although some instructional materials such as charts, models, and specimens were available, many vital materials including laboratory equipment and audiovisual aids were inadequate. Findings also showed that teachers use available instructional materials moderately due to factors such as lack of funds, poor maintenance, lack of trained teachers and overcrowded classrooms. The study concludes that instructional materials greatly enhance effective teaching and learning of Biology, but their inadequate availability and inconsistent use limit students’ understanding of biological concepts. It recommends that the government and school administrators should provide adequate instructional materials, train teachers on their effective use, and ensure regular supervision to promote improved Biology teaching and learning outcomes

This study examines the issues of teaching and learning Ethical Hacking and Cyber- Security in Edo state telecommunication industries. Specifically, this study intricately examines the challenges faced in the complete learning of the said field. Four research questions were raised and these questions were hypothesized. The population of this study comprises of 5 institutions divided into seven groups of personnel's. A sample of 25 persons involving students of the University of Benin, Lectures in the same University, and several others from various telecommunication industries in the Ovia North East Local Government Area where used for this assessment. A questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. And the answers were analyzed through the inferential statistics method where the hypothesis where also tested. The findings of the study mostly reviewed that one major issue in the teaching and learning of Ethical Hacking and Cyber-Security is the lack of financial support, infrastructure, and resources to this field from the Government of any other Organisation. I recommend this study to various ICT Trainers and Ethical Hackers would like to extensively indulge in this field of study. This study serves as a medium to employ the Government to acknowledge the importance of Ethical Hacking and Cyber-Security, and to help in growing this field of enlightenmen.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the Assessment of Student’s Attitude toward the Learning of Basic Science in Junior secondary schools in Oredo local government area of Edo State A descriptive survey research design was employed in this study. five(5) research questions were raised to guide the study. The target population of the study consists of eighty two thousand five hundred and two (80,502) junior secondary school students ,with sample size of one hundred (100) JSS 2 students in Oredo local government areathrough simple random sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The questionnaire was validated by content and face by my project supervisor and two other experts in the Department of Curriculum and Instructional Technology ; while the test- re test reliability method was adopted to ascertain the reliability of the instrument. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation.

This work was carried out to find out the perception of Biology undergraduate students on the influence of fieldtrip on the academic achievement. Four research questions were raised to guide the study. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The instrument used for gathering data from the selected sample was a questionnaire. The Cronbach Alpha method was used to determine the reliability which yielded coefficient of 0.71. A total of 249 biology students (300-400level) in the University of Benin constituted the population of the study. The sample size consisted of 100 students drawn from the population of the study. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistical mean and standard deviation. The findings of this study showed that students’ academic performance would be enhance when student centered learning through field trip is used. The study found out that students learn better when they are allowed to participate actively in class by interacting with the lecturer and the colleagues. Students had a positive perception about the use of field trip in the instructional process as they were expressed. The positive perception of students on the concept and the used of fieldtrip in the instructional process accelerated an enhancement in the academic performance. Based on the findings, it was recommended that the use of field trip strategy should be encouraged and enforced in teaching biology at tertiary level. Lecturers should encouraged to use field trip strategy in teaching biology since it encourages participation and retention of scientific concept. The use of fieldtrip should be introduced to prospective lecturers in courses such as special teaching methods, instructional technologies etc.

This study examined the perception of education students at the University of Benin regarding the usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in their academic activities. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design to gather data from 400 undergraduate students in the Faculty of Education during the 2024/2025 academic session. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire titled Perception of Education Students on the Usage of Artificial Intelligence Questionnaire (PESUAIQ), validated by experts and tested for reliability using Cronbach’s Alpha. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation. The study found that students view AI positively and find it helpful for research, writing, presentations, and accessing information. However, they worry about overdependence, ethical issues, and reduced critical thinking. Poor internet, limited devices, and low digital literacy also affect effective use. Despite this, students remain optimistic about AI’s impact on learning. The study recommends improving digital infrastructure, teaching AI literacy, and creating clear guidelines to support responsible and effective AI use in education

This study is on factors responsible for child abuse and neglect among secondary school students in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo state. The total population for the study is 200 students of Oredo local government of Edo state. The researcher used questionnaires as the instrument for the data collection. The data collected were presented in tables and analyzed using simple percentages and frequencies The major instrument used for this study was the questionnaire. The questionnaire was designed and validated by experts in the department of curriculum and instructional technology, faculty of education, university of Benin, Benin City, Edo state. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques such as tables, frequencies counts, and simple percentage. Findings of the study reveals that most children with single parent are vulnerable to sexual abuse, they are also likely to have issues with their relationship in future. It was also reveal that parent’s poor standard of living can cause harm to a child’s mental development. It was recommended that voluntary organization for the prevention and protection against child abuse should periodically organize in-house seminars, workshop and other educative programs in villages, quarters to enlighten parents and children on the dangers of child street hawking and other forms of child abuse.