DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT

This study examined the influence of work-life balance initiatives on employee performance in selected banking institutions in Benin City. Focusing on personal characteristics, family responsibilities, and leave policies as key work-life balance variables, the study aimed to assess their impact on employee performance. A total of 200 valid responses were collected from employees out of a potential sample size of 268. The study adopted a quantitative research methodology, utilizing descriptive statistics (frequency, mean, and percentage) and inferential statistics (regression analysis) for data analysis. The findings revealed that personal characteristics significantly influence employee performance (B = 0.362, p < 0.001), while family responsibilities showed no
significant effect (B = 0.024, p = 0.705). Additionally, leave policies were found to have a significant positive impact on employee performance (B = 0.204, p = 0.040). Based on these findings, the study recommends the implementation of tailored employee development programs that consider individual characteristics, the introduction of flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance, and the enhancement of leave policies to promote employee well-being and improve overall performance.

This study investigated the influence of school enrollment on teacher’s effectiveness in senior secondary school in Oredo local government area in Edo state. three research question were raised to guide the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted to accomplish the purpose of the study. The population of the study consists of all 602 teachers from fourteen (14) public secondary school in Oredo LGA and the sample size of all fifty (50) accessible secondary school teachers were selected for the study. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire developed by the researcher and was validated by the researcher’s supervisor and two other experts from the Department of educational management the reliability coefficient was 0.81using Cronbach Alpha correlation coefficient method. The data collected were analyzed statistically using the statistical package of social sciences (SPSS) software.

This study explores the influence of school climate on the academic performance of secondary school students in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria,with the primary aim of understanding how environmental and relational factors within schools impact student achievement. The research seeks to identify specific elements of school climate that contribute positively or negatively to students' academic success and to determine the differences in school climate between private and public schools, as well as their respective effects on performance. Ultimately, the purpose is to inform educational policies and interventions aimed at enhancing school environments to foster better academic outcomes for students.Employing a descriptive survey design, the study gathered data from a sample of 100 students selected through simple random sampling from five public and five private secondary schools. The primary instrument used was a structured questionnaire based on a modified Likert scale, which was validated through expert review and tested for reliability via a test-retest method. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, including mean scores, with a predetermined criterion mean of 2.50 to determine the significance of responses. This approach allowed for an objective evaluation of students’ perceptions regarding various aspects ofschool climate and their impact on academic performance.The findings reveal that school climate has a significant effect on students' academic success, with positive climates fostering engagement, motivation, and higher achievement,whereas negative environments correlate with poor performance. Notably, private schools tend to have more conducive climates characterized by better safety, infrastructure, and motivated teachers, which translate into higher student performance compared to public schools. Based on these insights, the study recommends that educational authorities prioritize improving infrastructural facilities, safety measures, and teacher motivation within public schools, as well as promoting policies that cultivate supportive and psychologically safe learning environments. Such targeted interventions are essential to bridge performance gaps and enhance overall educational quality.

This study dealt on the investigation of the level of student centered learning in the university of Benin. To achieve the purpose of the study, four research questions were raised and examined. The sample size comprised of the 100 lecturers, which will be randomly selected from over 500 lecturers in the university of Benin North. The - questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. With the aid of the stratified sampling technique, An analysis of data was done using mean score. Criterion mean score of 2.50 was used as selection criterion. The findings showed that lecturers at the University of Benin, implement student centered learning with a grand mean of 3.7 indicating a high level of interest and engagement of student-centered learning It was also concluded that science lecturers implement student centered learning more than humanities lecturers t was therefore recommended that lecturers should be more informed about the benefits of student centered" learning and engage it teaching more to help students get the most of their learning experience. The government and educational authorities should consider the findings of this study valuable to the point of informing other universities about student centered learning as well as providing necessary support for implementation.

This study investigated school facilities maintenance and principals' administrative effectiveness in public secondary schools in Edo State. Nine research
questions were raised and seven hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The design of the study was descriptive survey based on correlational method. The population of the study constituted the 308 principals in the 308 public secondary schools and 495 teachers who served as respondents in the three senatorial districts of Edo State. The sample size of the study was 64 principals in the 64 public secondary schools in the three senatorial districts of Edo State, constituting 20% of the population. Eight teachers per sampled school were purposefully selected to serve as respondents. The proportional random sampling technique, using the multi stage sampling procedure was used for the selection. Two validated research instruments titled “School Facilities Maintenance Questionnaire” (SFMQ) and “Principals’ Administrative Effectiveness Questionnaire” (PAEQ) with a reliability coefficient of 0.88 and 0.74 respectively were used for the study. The Mean and Standard Deviation, Pearson r and Fisher’s Z statistics were used to analyze the data. Findings from the study revealed that the level of facilities maintenance and principals’ administrative effectiveness in public secondary schools in Edo State was
low. The study also revealed a significant relationship between school facilities
maintenance and principals’ administrative effectiveness in public secondary schools in Edo State. The sex and experience of the principals were also found to be
significant, in that male principals and more experienced principals carried out
maintenance practices than female and less experienced principals. However, there
was no significant relationship between facilities maintenance and principals’
xiii administrative effectiveness based on school type, location and size. It was therefore recommended that the Ministry of Education should organize training workshops and seminars for principals on facilities maintenance and administrative effectiveness as well as provide all necessary tools and resources they require in a bid to improve their knowledge and skills in maintenance practices. Sex and experience should be considered when appointing principals. However, principals, irrespective of their qualification, school type, size and location should be encouraged to make maintenance of facilities a top priority to create a conducive atmosphere for teaching and learning

This study examined analysis of the level of parents involvement on
students’ academics in public secondary schools in Ovia North East Local
Government Area of Edo State. In order to achieve the objectives of the
study, four research questions were raised . The population of this study consist of the twenty-eight (28) public secondary schools in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State with a total of 5973 (JS2) students. The population of this study consist of the twenty-eight (28) public secondary schools in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State with a total of 5973 (JS2) students. The
instrument for this research was a structured questionnaire titled “Level of
Parents Involvement Questionnaire (LPIQ), The instrument was validated by
the supervisor. Data collected for research question were analyzed using
mean and standard deviation The findings from the research questions showed that there is a high level of parents involvement in students academics, examination, course work and co-curricular activities in public secondary schools in Ovia North East Local Government of Edo State. Based on the findings it was recommended
that parents who are not involved in their children education should be
constantly sensitized while those who are involved should be encouraged to
continue doing so.

This study evaluaed the quality of library services in John Harris Library, University of Benin. Related literature of eminent scholars views on the study were reviewed. A descriptive survey was employed to carry out this study. The population comprised of all the 300 and 400 level library and information science students in the University of Benin. One hundred (100) respondents were sampled for this study. To ensure a representative sample for this study, sampling was done using the simple random sampling technique. The research instrument used for this study was a self-structured questionnaire to elicit information from the respondents. Data was collected from respondents and analyzed using descriptive statistics like simple percentages. Findings revealed a positive perception of library services at John Harris Library, with significant strengths in resource availability and staff knowledge. However, there are notable areas for improvement, particularly in digital offerings and operating hours. Respondents provided valuable insights that could guide enhancements to the library's services, emphasizing user engagement, staff training, and resource expansion as key factors in improving overall satisfaction. Based on the findings above the following recommendations were made: The library should establish a clear and visible commitment to enhancing user experience. To address concerns about limited open hours, consider evaluating the current schedule and exploring options to extend service hours. Implement regular user surveys to gather feedback on library services and resources. Invest in ongoing training programs for library staff to enhance their skills and ensure they are equipped to provide excellent support and guidance to users. Develop a user-friendly website that provides easy access to resources, information, and services. Finally increase the selection of digital resources and e-books to meet the evolving needs of users.

This study evaluaed the quality of library services in John Harris Library, University of Benin. Related literature of eminent scholars views on the study were reviewed. A descriptive survey was employed to carry out this study. The population comprised of all the 300 and 400 level library and information science students in the University of Benin. One hundred (100) respondents were sampled for this study. To ensure a representative sample for this study, sampling was done using the simple random sampling technique. The research instrument used for this study was a self-structured questionnaire to elicit information from the respondents. Data was collected from respondents and analyzed using descriptive statistics like simple percentages. Findings revealed a positive perception of library services at John Harris Library, with significant strengths in resource availability and staff knowledge. However, there are notable areas for improvement, particularly in digital offerings and operating hours. Respondents provided valuable insights that could guide enhancements to the library's services, emphasizing
user engagement, staff training, and resource expansion as key factors in improving overall satisfaction. Based on the findings above the following recommendations were made: The library should establish a clear and visible commitment to enhancing user experience. To address concerns about limited open hours, consider evaluating the current schedule and exploring options to extend service hours. Implement regular user surveys to gather feedback on library services and resources. Invest in ongoing training programs for library staff to enhance their skills and ensure they are equipped to provide excellent support and guidance to users. Develop a user-friendly website that provides easy access to resources, information, and services. Finally increase the selection of digital resources and e-books to meet the evolving needs of users.

This study accessed the implementation of Open Access policies in Institutional Repositories in academic libraries in Edo State, Nigeria. A discriptive survey was employed to carry ou this study. The population of this study comprised of all the profession and non professional staff at the John Harris Library, University of Benin. Eighty three (83) respondents were sampled for this study, due to this small number total enumeration was used. The research instrument used for this study was a self-structured questionnaire to elicit information from the respondents. Data was collected from respondents and analyzed using descriptive statistics like simple percentages and mean and grand mean. Findings revealed that that academic institutions have made significant progress in incoporating Open Access policies into their institutional repositories. clear and user-friendly submission guidelines, training for repository staff, monitoring and evaluating the impact of open access policies and collaborating with faculty members and researchers are some of the best practices for implementing open access. enhancing the dissemination of research outputs, increased collaboration among stakeholders, enhancing feedback mechanisms and investing in technological advancements and infrastructure are some areas of improvement that can be made for improvement of Open Access policies in Institutional Repositories (IRs). With all three having a grand mean above 2.5 which made them significant. Based on the findings above the following recommendations were made: Secure Funding and Institutional Support, promoting awareness and advocacy, engagement with stakeholders for inclusive accessement, Assess Awareness and Adoption of Institutional Repositories, Assess the Adoption of Best Practices for Open Access Implementation, Evaluate the Effectiveness of Open Access Policy Implementation, Identify and Prioritize Areas for Improvement.

This study investigated security measures and school effectiveness in University of
Benin, Benin City. To achieve the purpose of the study, four research questions were raised and examined. The sample for the study is 150 undergraduates. With the aid of the simple proportionate sampling technique, 10 students each were selected from each of the 15 faculties thus making a total sample size of 150 respondents. The questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. The descriptive survey research design was adopted in carrying out the study. An analysis of data was done using mean and standard deviation. The findings from the study include there is a high level of security consciousness among students in University of Benin, Benin City. It was concluded that there is a significant impact of security measures on school effectiveness in University of Benin, Benin City. The study recommended among others that the University should develop and maintain a comprehensive emergency response plan for natural disasters, accidents, and security incidents.