DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION AND COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY

This study, investigated efficacy of self- instructional therapy in managing truancy among secondary school students in Oredo local government area of Edo State. The study also examined the effects of parental socioeconomic status and sex on truancy among secondary school students in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. To address the problem of the study, five research questions were raised and formulated into four hypotheses, and were tested at 0.05 level of significance. This study adopted pre-test, post-test, non-equivalent control group and Quasi experimental research design. The target population of the study consisted of all the thirteen thousand and fifty one (13,051) senior secondary school students from the fourteen (14) public senior secondary schools in Oredo local government area of Edo State. A sample size of two hundred (200) students made up of one hundred males and one hundred females were selected using balloting without replacement. The standardized questionnaire adapted from Ehindero (2015) titled: Students Level of Truancy Questionnaire (SLTQ) was used by the researcher with two sessions, A and B and administered to the students in their various schools to evaluate truancy level among students. This instrument was validated by the researcher’s supervisor and two other lecturers in the Department of Educational Evaluation and Counselling Psychology (EECP). The reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach alpha statistics and it yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.64. Data were analyzed using the two way ANOVA, descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation. The findings of the study revealed that there is a significant difference in the pre-test and post-test scores in truancy level among secondary school students exposed to Self- Instructional Therapy; there is a significant difference in the pre-test and post-test scores in truancy level xii among secondary school students exposed to Self -Instructional Therapy and those in the Control Group; there is no significant interaction effect of treatment by sex on the level of truancy among secondary school students in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, and there is no significant interaction effect of treatment by Parental Socio-Economic Status on the level of truancy among secondary school students in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that, experts in the field of counselling psychologist should train and retrain students on the use of self–instructional therapy because of its effectiveness in managing students with truant behaviour

This research investigates the perception of parental attitudes toward early intervention services for children with intellectual disability in some selected schools in Benin metropolis Benin city. The related literatures are reviewed on the theoretical framework,the concept of intellectual disability,causes of intellectual disability,general classification of intellectual disability ,characteristics of people with intellectual disability,stages of human development ,the concept of early intervention services available for children with intellectual disability etc In carrying out this research work, a structured questionnaire is developed to get people’s opinion on the perception of parental attitudes towards early intervention services for children with intellectual disability. The questionnaire contains two sections i.e. section A which contains the demographic data of the respondents while section B contains twenty questions raised on the subject of the study. Forty five questionnaires were personally administered by the researchers with the help and guidance of the researchers’ supervisor and the results are analyzed with the use of simple percentage and demographic table and it is also discussed in the chapter four. Based on the outcome of the findings, it was concluded that early intervention services play a positive role in the life of children with intellectual disability and it was concluded that parents has positive perception and attitude towards early intervention services. Based on the findings, the researcher put some recommendations forward, part of which includes: Early intervention services should be made available in schools were students with special needs are integrated.

This study investigated random and systematic errors in 2024 NECO SSCEMathematics Multiple Choice Test Items among senior secondary school three students in Ethiope East Local Government Area, Delta State Nigeria.The study specifically assessed extends’ of random and systematic errors and also the difference between observed random and systematic errors in 2024 NECO SSCE mathematics multiple choice test items administered to examinees in 2024.Three research questions guided the study.The study adopted a survey research design on a population of 1,270 SSS III students in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State The sample size was 320 selected through random sampling techniques in two stages.The instrument used for data collection was adopted from NECO.The instrument was the official NECO standardizedachievement mathematics multiple choice 60 test items with four options A-D administered and used for the in-school Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) in 2024. The instrument was not validated because it was standardized. For the reliability of the instrument, it was administered on twenty students twice with three weeks’ time gap and subjected to Pearson Product Moment Correlation statistics to establish its dependability.The reliability coefficient of .84 was obtained.The data used for the study were collected independently by the researcher with the assistance of classroom teachers. Data were analysed using CrobachAlpha, Paired t-test and variance statistics respectively in R software. Findings revealed that the 2024 NECO SSCEMathematics multiple-choiceitemsexhibited 15.6% random error, 6.09% systematic error, suggesting a small but significantlevel of consistent bias in measurement with random error of 90.48% substantially higher than systematic error of 9.52%. It was concluded that the 2024 NECO SSCE Mathematics multiple-choice test items were more affected by unpredictable inconsistencies than by systematic bias. It was therefore recommended that item development procedures need to beenhanced by NECO in order to improve in the aspect of item-writing, moderation, and pilottesting processes to ensure all multiple-choice items are clear, discriminating, and free from x ambiguity that could increase random error. Also, that teachers; should adequately exposure students to standardized testing conditions and develop classroom assessments aligned withNECO standards to minimize performance fluctuations in summative assessment

This study investigated the effectiveness of online counselling in addressing anxiety disorders among undergraduate students at the University of Benin, Nigeria. It was anchored on Cognitive Behavioural Theory, Self-Determination Theory, and the Technology Acceptance Model, which together explain the therapeutic, motivational, and technological dimensions of online counselling. The study adopted an ex post facto research design, and a sample of 394 undergraduates was drawn through proportionate stratified sampling. Data were collected using the Online Counselling Feedback Questionnaire (OCFQ) and analysed using Pearson’s product–moment correlation and Fisher’s Z tests at the 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed a significant positive relationship between engagement in online counselling and reduction in anxiety symptoms (r = .252, p < .001), indicating that students who participated in online counselling reported lower levels of worry and tension. Further analysis showed a significant difference based on sex, with male students showing a stronger relationship (r = .376) than female students (r = .168). However, age did not significantly moderate the counselling–anxiety relationship. These findings suggest that online counselling is an effective and accessible tool for mitigating anxiety among university students. The study concludes that while online counselling holds strong potential to enhance student mental health, sex-responsive engagement strategies are essential to ensure equitable benefits. It is recommended that universities integrate structured online counselling systems, train counsellors in digital modalities, and promote awareness of technology-based mental health services within higher education institutions in Nigeria

The study was carried out to examine factors affecting the academic performance of students with disabilities in the secondary inclusive school setting. Four research question were formulated to guide the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. The study population consists of students with disabilities in the secondary inclusive school setting in Ihogbe College Benin City. A total number of 30 students with special needs were used for the study. The instrument for the study was a question on factors affecting the academic performance of students with disabilities in the secondary inclusive school setting FAAPSDSISS. To ensure the reliability of the instrument, the cronbach alpha statistics was used in the study and a co-efficient value of 0.79, 0.70, 0.78, and 0.81 was obtained. The data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings from analysed data shows that there’s a significant relationship between the academic performance of students with disabilities and the Family background, attitude of the students, availability of school personnel and lastly teaching strategies .Based on the findings, some recommendations were made which include: Provision for properly trained special teacher, proper placement of special teachers, offer guidance and counselling services to students with special needs, appropriate modification of curriculum and teaching strategies

The study adopted descriptive survey research design in sampling the opinions of final year students in faculty of education in the study area. The population of the study consisted of eight hundred and thirteen male (813) and one thousand two hundred and sixty two female (1262) and the total population two thousand and seventy five (2065) make up the total population for the study. Through sample random sampling technique 100 participants were selected. The Cronbach Alpha method of reliability was used in analyzing the responses received from the students and a reliability coefficient value of 0.82 was obtained. The findings from analyzed data indicated that Students’study habits and access to technology during the Iockdown were positively impacted. Information provided by lecturers during the lockdown, students’ motivation and communication with lecturers were negatively affected; Specific challenges faced by students included feeling of isolation, disconnection from their peers, teachers andlecturers during the Covid-19 lockdown, were distracted by family and people in their household, unable to access learning materials, that difficulty staying organized and had poor time management; Psychological and emotional effects of the Lockdown included feeling of frustration, being overwhelmed as well as changes in sleep and eating habits. Contrary, their mood and behaviour was not negatively impacted, had no feeling of depression and their mental health was not negatively impacted. However, students were negatively impacted in relation to support from teachers and other students while learning online. Based on the findings, some recommendations were made

The study investigated parental attitude and social media addiction as predictor of secondary school students’ deviant behavior in Delta State. Seven research questions were raised to guide the study and seven hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 alpha level of significance. The study adopted a descriptive survey design using a correlational approach. The population of the study comprised four thousand, six hundred and twenty nine (4,629) students from twenty four (24) public junior and senior secondary schools. The sample size for the study was made up of 581 secondary school students’ in Delta State which was drawn from 257 and 324 in JSS2 and SS1 respectively. A simple random sampling technique was used. A self- structured questionnaire titled; Parental Attitude Social Media Addiction and Deviant Behaviour Questionnaire (PASMADBQ) were used to obtain information from the respondents. The reliability coefficient index for .733, .750 and .873 respectively. It showed that the instrument was reliable. The data collected was analysed using simple linear regression, multiple linear regression and fisher Z transformation statistics. The findings of the study revealed that parental attitude and social media addiction significantly predict secondary school students’ deviant behaviour in Delta State. Secondly, there is no difference in the relationship between parental attitude and students’ deviant behaviour based on sex and age. Lastly, there is no difference in the relationship between social media addiction and students’ deviant behaviour based on sex and age in Delta State. Based on the findings, it was recommended that parents should regulate and monitor the use of social media by their children in order to counter deviant behaviour attributed to social media at tender age. School authorities should engage students more closely in order to get information on and assist in behaviour modification. School counsellors should be at the forefront in adopting social media channels as a new way of routinely advising and mentoring students.

This study aims at examining the causes, effects and remediation strategics for curbing domestic violence against married women in Ovia North East Local Government in Edo State. Three research questions were raised to guide the study. The design adopted for this study is the survey research design. The sample consisted of 200 respondents (married women) randomly selected from 1 church and 1 mosque in Ovia North East Local Government in Edo State. Questionnaires were used for collection of data from 200 (two hundred) respondents which were basically married women. The research instrument was validated by the researcher's supervisor and two experts in the Department of Educational Evaluation and Counselling Psychology. The test re-test method was adopted in testing reliability of the instrument after which the research instruments were administered by the researcher herself. The data obtained were analyzed using one sample t-test. Findings revealed that there is no significant difference in the respondent's response in the causes of domestic violence against married women in Ovia North East Local Government in Edo State based on religion. It was also revealed that there is no significant difference in the respondent's response to the effects of domestic violence against married women in Ovia North East Local Government in Edo State based on religion. There is no significant difference in the respondent's response regarding the remediating strategies in curbing domestic violence against married women in Ovia North East Local Government in Edo State based on the duration of marriage. Based on the findings it was recommended that law enforcement officers should keep proper document of all reported cases of domestic violence against women especially cultural and traditional practices that infringes on the right of women. It was also recommended that the judiciary also needs to put more efforts to nullify or declare customary laws that are repugnant as unconstitutional and should be repealed. Moreover the Civil Societies should intensify their efforts to enlightenment campaign against domestic violence domestic bearing in mind that domestic violence is not only against women but all members of the family

This study, investigated efficacy of self- instructional therapy in managing truancy among secondary school students in Oredo local government area of Edo State. The study also examined the effects of parental socioeconomic status and sex on truancy among secondary school students in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. To address the problem of the study, five research questions were raised and formulated into four hypotheses, and were tested at 0.05 level of significance. This study adopted pre-test, post-test, non-equivalent control group and Quasi experimental research design. The target population of the study consisted of all the thirteen thousand and fifty one (13,051) senior secondary school students from the fourteen (14) public
senior secondary schools in Oredo local government area of Edo State. A sample size of two hundred (200) students made up of one hundred males and one hundred females were selected using balloting without replacement. The standardized questionnaire adapted from Ehindero (2015) titled: Students Level of Truancy Questionnaire (SLTQ) was used by the researcher with two sessions, A and B and administered to the students in their various schools to evaluate truancy level among students. This instrument was validated by the researcher’s supervisor and two other lecturers in the Department of Educational Evaluation and Counselling Psychology (EECP). The reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach alpha statistics and it yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.64. Data were analyzed using the two way ANOVA, descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation. The findings of the study revealed that there is a significant difference in the pre-test and post-test scores in truancy level among secondary school students exposed to Self- Instructional Therapy; there is a significant difference in the pre-test and post-test scores in truancy level among secondary school students exposed to Self -Instructional Therapy and those in the Control Group; there is no significant interaction effect of treatment by sex on the level of truancy among secondary school students in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, and there is no significant interaction effect of treatment by Parental Socio-Economic Status on the level of truancy among secondary school students in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that, experts in the field of counselling psychologist should train and retrain students on the use of self–instructional therapy because of its effectiveness in managing students with truant behaviour.

This research work is on the perceptions of students with learning disabilities towards assistive technology in learning. To carry out the study four research questions raised. The aim of the study was to find out the perception of students of disabilities and ways to improve their learning with assistive technology. Descriptive survey research design was employed for this study. The population of study was 100 respondents which were selected from various schools in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. Random sampling techniques was used to select respondent from 3 schools. A structured questionnaire was raised to gathered information from the respondents. The instrument was validated by the project supervisor and two other experts from the Department. Data was analyzed using likert scale of 2.5 rating, SA, A, D and SD. The reliability of the instrument is 0.72 which was obtained using Cronbach's Alpha reliability test. Based on the findings of the study the following conclusions were drawn. That Assistive technology enhance students learning, increased academic knowledge and help to overcome academic some academic challenges. The following recommendations were hereby suggested. Government should provide enough assistive technology equipment’s to students of disabilities to enhance their learning. Schools authority should create space and building where assistive technology will be stored. And NGOs and Government should help in sponsoring the purchase of Assistive technology equipment’s.