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The Study Examined “The Influence Of Information And Communication Technology For Enhancing Effective Teaching And Learning Of Business Education Programme In Universities In Edo State” Four research questions were used to guide the study. The research model was administered with the aid of a Questionnaire which was used to guide the study; To what extent does the use of computers influence the teaching and learning of the Business Education program in universities in Edo State? To what extent does telecommunication systems influence the teaching and learning of the Business Education program in universities in Edo State? To what extent does internet influence the teaching and learning of the Business Education program in universities in Edo State? To what extent does video conferencing tool influence the teaching and learning of the Business Education program in universities in Edo State? The population for this study consists of one hundred and eighteen (118) Business Education students in the Department of Vocational and Technical Education in the university of Benin, Benin City, Edo state. As a result of the manageable size, the entire population was used as the sample, hence, a census. In order to determine the reliability of the instrument, copies of the instrument were administered to the twenty (20) business education undergraduate students from Ambrose All University, who were not part of the study population. Thereafter Cronbach statistical tool was used to ascertain consistency. It yielded an alpha value of 0.79, hence the instrument was considered reliable. Findings from this study revealed that: The use of computers influences the teaching and learning of the Business Education program in universities in Edo State to a high extent. Telecommunication systems influence the teaching and learning of the Business Education program in universities in Edo State to a high extent. Internet influence the teaching and learning of the Business Education program in universities in Edo State to a high extent. The following recommendations were made; Government should provide adequate funding for Information and Communication Technology infrastructure, training, and resources, government should establish policies that support information and communication technology adoption and integration in business education program and offer grants for research and projects that promote information and communication based teaching and learning, students should be able to acquire skills in using digital tools, software, and platforms to enhance learning and productivity and engage in online discussions and forums to enhance understanding, share knowledge, and collaborate with peers.

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 was design to examine the Influence of Christian Religious Studies on immoral practices in senior secondary schools: a case study of secondary schools in Onitsha South Local Government of Anambra State. To achieve this purpose the following research questions were put forward: Is the teaching of Christian Religious studies prevalent in secondary schools in Onitsha South Local Government Area of Anambra State? Does the absence of Christian Religious studies lead to moral decadence? What are the immoral practices/behaviors seen among secondary school students? What are the reasons behind the exhibition of immoral practices among secondary school students? Has Christian Religious studies been effective in improving the morals and behaviors of students in secondary schools in the area of study? This study adopted the descriptive research design and the major instrument used for data collection was questionnaire. The questionnaire was validated and reliability was determined through test retest method. The data collected was presented in frequency count and percentage for all the one hundred and fifty three (153) respondents draw from the twelve(12) secondary schools in Onitsha South Local Government Area of Anambra State through simple random sampling techniques. This project is in five chapters, these includes Chapter one which is the introduction, Chapter two deals with the review of related literature, Chapter three is the methodology while Chapter four is the presentation of results and discussion of findings and Chapter five is the summary, conclusion and recommendations.

This study examines biology teachers’ willingness to integrate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into their instructional practices, identifying key barriers and enablers to adoption in secondary schools. A descriptive survey design was employed, with data collected from thirty (30) biology teachers across schools, using a Likert-scale questionnaire. Findings revealed strong teacher willingness, with high enthusiasm for ICT tools and peer advocacy. However, systemic challenges particularly unstable electricity, inadequate school infrastructure, and insufficient training significantly hindered implementation. Teachers proposed actionable solutions, including regular subject-specific training, dedicated technical
support teams, and biology-focused ICT tools. The study concludes that while biology teachers are predisposed to adopt ICT, transformative integration requires targeted interventions addressing infrastructure deficits, professional development, and curricular flexibility. These findings contribute to the Technology Acceptance
Model (TAM) by contextualizing its constructs within resource-constrained educational settings. Recommendations are provided for policymakers, school administrators, and teacher training programs to bridge the gap between willingness and effective ICT adoption.U

This study was embarked on to appraise the Impact of Poor Communication Skills on Teaching and Learning in Adult Education Centres in Benin Metropolis, Edo State. The specific objectives of this study were to investigate the influence of poor communication skills on the teaching and learning process with a view to proffering solutions to the problems identified. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population consisted of Students, Facilitators, as well as participants of the programme in Benin Metropolis. The sample size for the study was 60 respondents drawn through simple random sampling technique. The instrument used for collection of data for the study was a questionnaire and it was validated by the Researcher’s Supervisor and two other lecturers in the Department of Adult and Non-formal Education, Faculty of Education, University of Benin. The findings from the study indicate that poor communication skills in Adult Education Centres impede the learners’ learning skills. The main causes of poor communication skills is due to learners poor learning background, lack of motivation from surroundings, negative attitudes of learners during classroom activities, unconducive environment for teaching and learning, incompetent and unqualified instructors. For these identified causes to be dealt with and for good communication skills to take place, Learners should have an open mind towards their learning, adequate and highly qualified instructors who communicate in clear terms should be recruited and made use of so that learners can acquire the best.

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 examines the perceived influence of financial aid on students' academic achievement at the University of Benin, Edo State. Given the economic challenges affecting students' ability to finance higher education, this research explores how various forms of financial aid such as scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs impact academic performance. Using a survey research design, data was collected from students who receive financial aid, and their responses were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings indicate that financial aid significantly enhances students' academic performance by reducing financial stress, improving access to educational resources, and allowing students to focus on their studies. However, challenges such as delays in disbursement and insufficient funding persist. The study recommends policy interventions to improve the effectiveness and accessibility of financial aid programs, ensuring greater academic success for students in Nigerian universities

This study determined the assessed the contribution of traditional institution to adult education in Orhionmwon local Government area of Edo State. Four research questions and one null hypotheses were raised to guide the study. The study employed a descriptive survey research design. The population of study constitutes all the practitioners of traditional institutions in Orhionmwon Local Government area Benin City, Edo State. The study adopted the sample selected using a stratified and a simple random sampling technique to select a sample of 65 practitioners selected across the political wards that exist in Orhionmwon for the study. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire titled: Contributions of Traditional Institutions to Adult Education Questionnaire (CTIAEQ). It was however subjected to face validity by the researcher’s supervisor and one other expert in the Department of Adult and non-formal Education, Faculty of Education, University of Benin. The reliability was determined using the internal consistency method which was measured using Cronbach alpha statistic. The instrument was administered to business education students in University of Benin who are not part of the sample to be used for this study but are part of the population of the study. However, the instrument yielded an alpha value of 0.76. The data collected were analyzed using mean (x), standard deviation (SD), and two sample independent Fisher z using Statistical Packages for the Social Science (SPSS). The study found that in the first place people indicated that traditional institutions provided in the area include Benin, Iteskiri, Hausa, Igbo, Ora, Urhobo, Isoko, Esan, traditional institutions, the respondents were unanimous that these traditional institutions are the most prevalent of the line of authority provided in the area in promoting rural development and adult education programmes. Based on the findings of the study, the following recommendations were made: In the first place, it was found that the members of the traditional ruling council were fairly satisfied with the implementation of the programmes, efforts should be intensified to ensure the implementation of the adult education programmes by traditional institutions is carried out according to specifications and laid down guidelines amongst others.

The main purpose of this study is to investigate the career choices among senice secondary school students in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo state Four research questions were raised to guide the research. A descriptive survey research design which involves collection of data through the use of questionaire was adopted to solicit information from respondents. The population of the study consists of the hundred and fifty(150) in Ekosodin Secondary School. The sample size of the study is fifty(50) students which makes up 75% of the population size. A simple randes sampling technique was used to used to select sample for study. Simple percentage I frequency count was used to analyse the responses of the respondents. The findings of the research revealed that parental influence has a significant impact the career choices of students. A student's choice of career can be affected by the pot group of such a student. Gender has no significant relationship with the choice of career of students. The age of the students has no impact on the career choice of senior secondary school students. There is a significant relationship between the student’s care choice and academic performance. It was recommended that parents should enlighten their children on different career choice at a tender age. Guidance and counseling services should be made available in secondary schools to guide the students. Finally, student should ensure they have proper information about their intended career choice and such choice should be born out of passion and ambition.

Cette recherche se focalise sur l’influence de la conscience des affairessur l’apprentissage du français chez les etudiants de troisième et quatrièmeannée de l’University of Benin . Pour l’étude , nous avons utiliséunepopulation de 120 étudiants du Département des Langues Etrangères, University of Benin. Ces étudiants sont tirés de troisième et quatrièmeannée. Un questionnaire bien structuré est aussi utilisé pour prendre leur donnésetleur réponses. A travers notre recherche , il est découvert que la plupart des étudiantscroient que la conscience des affaires influencent beaucoup l’apprentissagede la langue française. Par exemple, environ 61.5%des répondantsdetroisième année sont d’accord qu’ils font des études personnelles surlaculture et la civilisation française à cause de leur intérêt dans le mondedesaffaires et une grande majorité de 78% des étudiants de quatrièmeannées’accordent que leur apprentissage de la langue française peut leur aider dansle monde des affaires. De même , la plupart des 'étudiants affirmequ’ils entreprendront une carrière à plein-temps dans le monde des affaires aprèsavoir terminé les études. Ainsi, grâce à notre recherche , nous avons pu découvrir l’influencedelaconscience des affaires sur l’apprentissage du français chez les étudiantsdel’University of Benin. Nous avons alors recommandé l’introductiondescours spéciaux sur le français au domaine du commerce par le départementDes Langues Etrangères. Ensuite ,l’université doit bien equipper lelaboratoire de langue afin que les étudiants puissent avoir une expériencedel’utilisation du français dans le domaine du commerce à travers des outilsaudiovisuels modernes. Et puis, Le Département des Langues Etrangèresdoit augmenter la période de l’immersion linguistique de 6 mois à uneannéepleine et organiser des excursions et des voyages aux pays francophonesafinque les étudiants puissant améliorer leur connaissance du français pratiqueutilisé au domaine des affaires. Enfin les etudiants doivent fairedesrecherches personnels pour pouvoir devenir plus compétents dans l’usagedes termes et les registres commerciaux