DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT

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.

This study was carried out to determine the principal communication strategies and how it influences teacher’s job performance in some selected public secondary schools in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State. Ex-post facto research design was employed. Proportional sampling technique was adopted to select one hundred and five (105) secondary school teachers and principals comprising of both males and females from ten secondary schools in Esan West Local Government Area, of Edo State. Four research questions presented in a 4 point scale guided the study. A well structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Face content validity was done by the research supervisor and the reliability coefficient of the instrument was 0.92 after the reliability test. Data were presented in tables as mean and standard deviation. The results obtained showed an average mean greater than 2.50 for all variables in response to the research questions. The communication strategies adopted by principals in secondary schools is through the use of reminders circular letters, notice boards, suggestion box, electronic media etc. Principal’s communication strategy has both positive and negative influence on teacher’s job performance. Mistrust, lack of delegation of authority by the principals, inappropriate setting of the message due to the existence of numerous intermediaries and emotional state of the communicator were identified as factors affecting communication. The study conclude that effective communication in schools can be enhanced through the maintenance of free flow of information, adoption of open door policy by the principals and holding of regular staff meetings to iron out issues or problems that may impede communication system in schools.

This study was carried out to investigate management of school records and public secondary schools effectiveness in Delta North senatorial District. Seven research questions were raised, two were answered while five were formulated into hypotheses and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study was a descriptive survey research which adopted the correlational research design. The population of the study comprises all the 177 principals and 177 public secondary schools in Delta North Senatorial District of Delta State. The multi- stage sampling technique was used to select thirty six (36) principals and thirty six (36) schools as the sample size. The instrument that was used for this study was a structured questionnaire. A Cronbach Alpha value of 0.78 and 0.72 were obtained for the reliability test of the instruments. The data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation. The Pearson Product Moment correlation and the Z-test analysis were used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings from the analysis of the study revealed that the level of school effectiveness in public secondary schools in Delta North Senatorial District is high; findings revealed that the level of management of school records in public secondary schools in Delta North Senatorial District is high. The findings showed that there was no significant relationship between management of school records and the level of school effectiveness in Public Secondary Schools in Delta North Senatorial District. The findings also revealed that there was no significant difference in relationship between management of school records and the level of school effectiveness in Public Secondary Schools in Delta North Senatorial based on principals’ gender, principals’ experience, school location and school size

The study investigated the impact of user education on use of library among undergraduate students in the Department of Educational Management, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. To achieve the purpose of the study, four research questions were raised and examined. The sample size for the study was made up of 89 students which were randomly selected from Library and information science. The questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. An analysis of data was done using descriptive statistics. The findings from the study include that there are major barriers that plaque as a challenge to the use of the library by undergraduate students in the Department of Educational Management, such barriers include deficient knowledge of proper usage of online resources, access to the use of computer gadgets and the internet, unfriendly manner of online resources, inexperience in searching of relevant information online and student inability to access the library at a convenient time. The study recommended among others that There should be a regular assessment and review of the content and delivery methods of user education programs to ensure they remain relevant and effective in meeting the evolving needs of undergraduate students. Feedback from students and faculty should be incorporated to identify areas for improvement and to make necessary adjustments to enhance program quality.

Caregivers in crèche settings play a pivotal role in nurturing and educating children during their formative years. However, the demand of this profession can lead to emotional stress, burnout, and job dissatisfaction. Therefore, this study explores the occupational related challenge faced by caregivers in crèche settings, with a focus on the impacts of these challenges on caregiver well-being and the quality of care provided to young children. The study adopted a survey research design and the population comprised all the care givers in the 39 registered crèches in Benin City. The sample was 100 crèches care givers selected from 25 crèche settings through multi-stage sampling techniques. The instrument for data collection was a self-structured questionnaire designed after a careful study of related literature. The instrument was validated by the three experts including the researcher’s supervisor. The internal consistency of the instrument was calculated with the cronbach alpha which yields a value of 0.86. The data were analysed with frequency count, percentages and standard deviation. The findings revealed that caregivers in crèche settings encounter a range of occupational challenges. The most commonly reported challenges include caring for crying babies, feeling unsatisfied due to salary payment, lack of appreciation from parents, poor recognition and appreciation of work by crèche management, and poor working conditions of the crèche. Caregivers experience fair challenges associated with the job of caring for children. Additionally, occupational-related challenges posed moderate impact to their health although feeling ill due to job was not mainly ascribed to job demand hence; do not perceive it as impactful to their health. Consequently, it was recommended that government should institute policyframework for effective monitoring and supervision of crèches and Managements ofcaregiving centres should ensure better welfare package for care givers including exposing them to various regular training programme.