EDUCATION,

This study examines the role of oral literature in preserving cultural heritage among students of Oredo Girls College, Benin City, Edo State. The research was guided by three questions focusing on the genres of oral literature used in the school, the roles these forms play in cultural preservation, and the challenges affecting their sustainability. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, with a population of 750 students from which 100 respondents were selected using simple random sampling. A structured questionnaire served as the primary instrument for data collection, and the data were analysed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Findings revealed that genres such as storytelling, folktales, proverbs, traditional songs, myths, and legends are actively used within the school environment to promote cultural continuity. The study further showed that oral literature strengthens students’ connection to their cultural roots, enhances understanding of societal values, shapes cultural identity, reinforces moral development, and helps preserve indigenous languages. The study concludes that oral literature remains an essential tool for transmitting cultural heritage, but its effectiveness depends on deliberate educational and community efforts. It recommends curriculum integration, teacher training, cultural clubs, and school-community partnerships to sustain and promote
oral traditions among students.

This study investigated the influence of play method on the academic performance of pupils in public primary schools in Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State. The study was necessitated by the persistent use of traditional teacher-centred
methods in early childhood classrooms, which often limit pupils’ active participation and holistic development. Four research questions were raised to guide this study. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population comprised 300 teachers in public primary schools in Oredo Local
Government Area, from which a sample of 60 teachers were selected using stratified sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire titled Influence of Play Method on Academic Performance of Pupils in Public Primary Schools. The instrument used for the collection of data was questionnaire a reliability coefficient of 0.90. was obtained and analysed using mean, standard deviation, and independent t-test at 0.05 level of significance, based on the questions raised and data collected the study revealed that play method significantly enhances pupils’ understanding of lessons, participation, and retention, thereby improving academic performance. The study also revealed that school environment significantly influences the effectiveness of play method, with adequate learning space, availability of play materials, and a child-friendly environment enhancing learning outcomes. Based on the findings the study recommended integration of play into the curriculum and provision of play materials.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship
between principals leadership styles and job satisfaction of teachers in Oredo local government area of Edo State. A descriptive survey research design was employed in this study. four(4) research questions were raised to guide the study. The target population of the study two hundred and eighty eight (288) teachers with eleven (11) public senior schools in Oredo local government area, with sample size of One hundred (100) teachers from eleven (11) senior secondary schools in Oredo local government area were randomly sampled from the population. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The questionnaire was validated by the researcher's supervisor and two other experts in the Department of Educational Management; 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. The study reveals that Principals in public secondary schools in Oredo Local Government Area have good leadership styles. The level of job satisfaction of teachers in public secondary schools in Oredo Local Government Area is high .Based on the findings of the study, the following recommendations were made for the study: Teachers should be given promotion when due and in service training should be implemented .The teachers should be highly remunerated .Health insurance, staff accommodation and high remuneration, should be given to teachers regardless of position, it will increase the productivity of a teacher. Appreciation and appraisal should be given to teachers in other to performance well in the teaching process. Intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation should be highly considered in the teaching profession .The government should give a strict follow up of the financial budget allocate to the Education sector

Thestudy investigated the influence of audio-visual resources in the learning of English Language in Junior Secondary Schools in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. Four research questions were raised to guidethestudy. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population of the study was a total number of all junior secondary school students in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. The sample size for this study is a total number of one hundred (100) students adopting the simple random sampling technique. The data retrieved from respondents were critically examined and checked for completeness and accuracy. Data was analyzed bytheuseofpercentagesandfrequencytables. From the findings of the study, it was discovered that a lot of problems militate against the use of audio-visual aids in schools, which majorly was inadequatefundingandlack of powersupply inmost secondaryschoolsthat even have them available. In others schools, audio-visual aids was not even availableforuseatall.Also,itwasdiscoveredthatmostteachersdon’t have theknowledgeoftheuse ofaudio-visual devicesthattheyskipitmost times to shift to the regular teaching method which is the lecture method. Therefore,itwasrecommendedthatthereshouldbeadequatefundingbythe authorities concerned for the provision of these facilities, and also that teachers be trained on how to use these devices for teaching students in schools. It was also recommended that schools should be connected to a powersource ,either direct current or from A power generatingset.

This study critically examined the Socratic Method as a template to appraise the nature of critical and reflective thinking in the pedagogical process of Nigeria’s basic
education in developing the educated person. The study explicated how Socratic Tradition can assist pedagogically, the development of critical minded student in Nigeria’s Basic level of education. Five research questions guided the study and the scope of the study is to
analyse how critical thinking is embedded within educational frameworks, curricula, and pedagogical practices, with a focus on its implicit presence and the extent to which it is explicitly taught, assessed and on students learning outcome. The study as one in the field of educational philosophy applied the relevant qualitative tools and techniques that ensured academic rigor. In this study, the attempt was on analysis of the epistemic imports of Socratic Tradition for education and the educated person and implication to Nigeria’s basic education. Specifically, the study relied on documentary analysis, which is interpretive phenomenological research method pivoted on hermeneutics, and also utilized the traditional methods of enquiry: namely the speculative;
analytic; and prescriptive methods. Findings revealed that the current ineffective pedagogical strategies in Nigerian schools like conformist model and authoritarian model are methods that kill creative ability of learners through teachers’ activities. If application of critical thinking pedagogy can be reawakened or energised in Nigerian educational philosophy and practice, there is every tendency that the quality of education received in Nigeria will improve through the deducible principles of Socrates. These principles includes mutual dialogue, appropriate questioning that engender enquiry, relaxed and conducive environment, linking curriculum contents and classroom activities to life outside classroom through solving true life problems in the classroom. On the basis of this deduction, it is therefore recommended for teachers at all levels of education, especially at the basic education level, as a paradigm shift in pedagogical skills, the acquisition and employment of critical thinking in developing more active learners by acquiring the skills of problem-solving, moral formation, independent thinking and autonomous learning through the process of teaching and learning in a formal school setting.

The importance of Safety cannot be overemphasized. It has also been largely discovered that accidents that occur in the workshops have been linked with the disregard tor sleety skill and competencies to be possessed and practiced by concerned individuals. This study Was carried out to analyze and assess the Safety skills and competencies required of Industrial technical education students in Nigerian Universities using the University of Benin as a case study. The design adopted for the study was the descriptive survey research design. The target population of the study comprised all 100 to 400 level students in industrial technical education in the department of vocational and technical education in the University of Benin, 2019/2020 academic session, making up a total of one hundred and thirty-five (143) students. A Sample or fifty-seven (57) students representing forty percent (40 %) of the total population was drawn and used for the study. The structured questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. Four research questions were X formulated for the study. In ensuring the validity of the research instrument, the instrument was submitted to the project supervisor who effected corrections tor further validation by two other experts before administering the questionnaire to the respondents. The corrections and suggestions were incorporated into the final draft of the instrument. The questionnaire was examined reliable using the internal consistency method, by employing Cronbach Alpha statistics. The reliability co-efficient (r) was obtained to be 0.72. Mean (X) and Standard Deviation (SD) were used to calculate and analyze the data from the questionnaire items to answer the research questions. The result of the study revealed that many safety skills are required by students in handling hand tools in the Industrial Workshop. These skills include ability to: select the right tools for the job, avoid using tools without handles, use insulated hand tools for electrical work; Give a tool to colleague through the handle etc. The result of the study also showed many safety skills that are required for operating machine tools in the Industrial Workshop. These include ability to: protect hands with gloves and wear safety shoes when operating portable tools and machines, wear approved eye protector when operating a power tool, test the power tool or machine for functionality before use, etc. The study revealed the personal protective equipment and material required by students in Industrial Technical Education which agree with Everett and Jenkins (2001) and ITF (2011) that such equipment include: Safety goggles; Fire extinguishers; Functional first aid box; Safety helmet; etc. Based on the findings of the study, some of the recommendations made include; Safety skills and competencies should be included in the curriculum of every technical course of study and at all educational levels, workshop/seminars should be regularly organized for Industrial Technical education teachers to acquaint them with the recent safety skills and competencies required by students for sate workshop practice and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) should incorporate safety skills and competencies in the curriculum as well as in the regulatory or quality assurance programme.

This study investigated the influence of family instability on the academic
performance of senior secondary school students in Benin metropolis. The researcher was
interested in finding out how family instability affect students academically in Benin
metropolis. To guide this study, four research questions were raised and examined. The design of the study was a survey research design. The population target
comprised of 200 students from Oredo, Egor, Ovia North East and Ikpoba-Okha Local
Government Areas in Benin Metropolis. The research instruments used in gathering data
was the questionnaire, which were administered to the students. An analysis of data was
done using simple percentage and frequency counts. The findings revealed most students who come from unstable families produce a
short term crises that affect their academic performances. Some challenges faced by
students who come from unstable families include physical stress, deteriorating of health, anxiety, social behavior, low self-esteem, change in sleeping patterns amongst students
from the four schools in the different local government areas in Benin metropolis. It is
therefore recommended that schools should ensure victims receive immediate support
such as counselling services and therapy sessions. Parents should also be involved in their
children academics and school should train teachers to detect when a child has a family
crises

This research focus on teenage pregnancy and its impact on the educational
development of teenagers in Ekosodin Secondary School, Benin City has become
increased as a result that teenage girls do not have adequate knowledge of protecting
themselves from unwanted pregnancy due to lack of sex education at homes, churches, and also in the schools. The aim of this study is therefore was to examine teenage
pregnancy and its impact on the educational development of teenager in Ekosodin
Secondary School, Benin City. The research design is a descriptive type of survey design and the study
population consisted of a total of 147 students of the study (Ekosodin Secondary School
Principal, 2022). A sample size of 100 respondents was selected using convenient
sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was a well-designed structured
questionnaire which was validated by the project supervisor and two other lecturers from
the Department of Health, Safety and Environmental Education. Collected data was
analyzed using descriptive statistical tools such as frequency and percentage tables. The
impact of teenage pregnancy on the educational development was established to help
reduce and prevent teenage pregnancy among the students and also increase the teaching
of sex education in schools. Also finding shows that teenage pregnancy affects teenagers
educational performance in school which can leads to poor academic performance, isolation from friends and family and also leads to drop out, lack of information, community and social pressure to marry, sexual violence social media influence, peer
pressure and others are some of the leading causes of teenage pregnancy, teenage mothers
faces a lot of challenges which includes, health challenges, premature labour, poverty and
providing adequate information and contraceptive, making emergency contraceptive
accessible, teaching of abstinence and introduction of sex education in the curriculum
will help in the reduction of teenage pregnancy among teenagers. And It is thus
recommended that the health educators should encouraged to give emotional support to
pregnant teenagers by showing them love and empathy, sex education should be
introduced in the Curriculum, health care professionals can help in improving the
knowledge and understanding on the uses of contraceptive in order to prevent teenage
pregnancy and abstinence should also be encouraged as the most effective method of
preventing teenage pregnancy