FACULTY OF EDUCATION

This study investigated the Application Of Information Communication Technology In The Teaching And Learning Process In Senior Secondary School In Egor Local Government Area Of Edo State. Four (4) research questions were raised that guided the study. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised few teachers from SS 1 - SS3 in Egor Local Government Area as at the period of the study. The purposive sampling technique was used to select few teachers teaching information communication technology in senior secondary school in Egor local government area of Edo state as sample for the study. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire titled "Application Of Information Communication Technology In The Teaching And Learning Process'' (QAICTTLP). It was validated by the researchers’ supervisor and two experts. Its reliability was established at 0.7 using Cronbach Alpha method. The data collected for the study was analyzed using frequency tables and simple percentages. The findings revealed that the information communication technology tools available for teaching and learning were relatively low, they were trained personnel to carry out information communication technology though it was rarely used and are aware of the usefulness of information communication technology and It was recommended that there should be trained personnel to effectively carry out information communication technology and awareness of information communication technology should be encouraged.

The study investigated the influence of corporate governance practices on academic staff morale in private universities in South-South, Nigeria. Seven research questions were raised to guide the study. Research questions 1 and 2 were answered, while questions 3 to 7 were formulated into hypotheses and tested at a 0.05 alpha level of significance. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population of the study was 3,245 academic staff in the 26 private universities in South-South Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 356 academic staff from private universities in South-South Nigeria. Two sets of instruments, titled ‘Corporate Governance Practices Questionnaire (CGPQ)’ and ‘Academic Staff Morale Questionnaire (ASMQ)’ were used to collect data. The instruments were validated by the researcher through his supervisors and one other expert in the Department of Measurement and Evaluation, both in the Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Benin City. The questionnaires were found to be reliable, with a reliability index of 0.86 for CGPQ and 0.89 for ASMQ. The data collected were analysed using Mean and Standard Deviation for the research questions, while the hypotheses were tested using the Chi-Square statistic. Findings from the study showed that, transparency was the most predominant corporate governance practice in private universities in South-South Nigeria, and the level of academic staff morale was moderate. The study also established that there was a significant influence of corporate governance practices on academic staff morale. The study further established that there was no significant influence of corporate governance practices on academic staff morale based on age, sex, academic status, and marital status. It was, therefore, recommended, among others, that the corporate governance practice of transparency be strengthened, while ensuring accountability, upholding ethical standards, and demonstrating institutional responsibility.

This study seeks to investigate solid waste segregation among residents of Ekosodin Community, Ovia North East Local Government Area, Edo State.. Four research questions were raised to guide this study. The descriptive research design was adopted for this study and random sampling technique was used to select 250 (two hundred and fifty) residents in Ekosodin Community. Data was collected from the 250 respondents using an open ended questionnaire with twenty (20) items. The data collected was analyzed and interpreted using simple frequencies, percentage, mean and standard deviation. Based on the data collected and analyzed, it was discovered that respondents have a high level of awareness regarding solid waste segregation, respondents have adequate practices of solid waste segregation, availability of waste bins enables respondents to participate in solid waste segregation, financial incentives (e.g., rewards for recycling) motivates respondents participation in solid waste segregation, delay from waste collectors often discourage respondents in segregating solid waste, lack of enforcement of waste segregation makes respondents feel relaxed about segregating waste, and unavailabilty of waste collection services in their area affects respondents participation It was recommended that the local government should provide adequate waste bins for different waste categories (organic, recyclable, and non-recyclable) at strategic locations within the community to facilitate proper waste disposal, authorities should enforce existing waste management laws and introduce stricter regulations to ensure compliance with proper waste segregation practices. Fines and incentives can be used to encourage adherence, residents should be actively involved in waste management decision-making processes, establishing community waste management committees can help in monitoring and promoting segregation efforts, the government should collaborate with private waste management firms to enhance waste collection, recycling, and disposal efficiency within the community and recycling initiatives should be encouraged within the community, and collection centers should be established where residents can drop off recyclable materials in exchange for incentives.

This study was conducted to investigate the knowledge and perception of the effects of deforestation among rural dwellers in Ekosodin Community, Benin City, Edo State. The study sought to determine the level of knowledge of residents regarding deforestation, ascertain the perceived causes and consequences of deforestation, and investigate rural residents' perceptions of environmental degradation brought on by deforestation. Three research questions were developed to guide the investigation and relevant literatures related to deforestation were clearly discussed. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study consisted of 10,150 residents of Ekosodin Community. A sample size of 255 respondents was selected using a multi-stage sampling procedure. Data were collected using a self- structured questionnaire titled 'Questionnaire on the Knowledge and Perception of the Effects of Deforestation among Residents of Ekosodin Community'. The project supervisor and experts in the Department of Health, Safety and Environmental Education validated the instrument. The Cronbach's Alpha reliability method was used to determine the instrument's reliability. Frequency counts and percentages were used to analyze the data, and chi-square statistics were employed to test the hypotheses at a significance level of 0.05. The findings revealed that the majority of rural dwellers in Ekosodin Community possessed high knowledge of deforestation and were aware of its causes and environmental consequences. The respondents identified agricultural activities, indiscriminate tree felling, urban expansion, construction activities, fuelwood harvesting, and industrial development as major causes of deforestation in the community. Based on the findings, the study concludes that even though rural residents of Ekosodin Community are well-informed about deforestation and its consequences, ongoing environmental awareness campaigns and community involvement in forest conservation initiatives are still necessary. The study recommends that government agencies, environmental organizations, and community leaders intensify public education campaigns about the risks of deforestation, enforce environmental protection laws, support sustainable land-use practices, encourage tree planting programmes, and promote alternative energy sources to ensure environmental sustainability and ecological balance in the community.

The purpose of the study was to examine the knowledge and attitudes of undergraduate students towards family planning in the University of Benin. To achieve the purpose of the study, three (3) research questions and one hypothesis were raised and important literature related to family planning were clearly discussed.The descriptive survey research design was used for this study and the population consisted of all enrolled undergraduate students in the University of Benin, Benin City,Edo State during the 2024/2025 session, with an estimated undergraduate population of 41,404 students (19,779 females and 21,625 males). A Multi stage sampling procedure was adopted for this study, to select one hundred and ninety (190) students from five faculties. The instrument used for data collection was a well-structured close-ended questionnaire with twenty (20) items. The questionnaire was validated by the project supervisor and two other lecturers in the Department of Health, Safety and Environmental Education. The Cronbach alpha method was used to establish the reliability of the questionnaire. A total of one hundred and ninety (190) questionnaires were administered to the sample and data collected was analyzed using frequency count and percentage while Chi Square was used to test the hypothesis ofthe study.Based on the findings of this study, it was concluded that undergraduate students in the University of Benin are well informed about family planning and hold predominantly positive attitudes toward it. The statistically significant relationship established between knowledge and attitudes further confirms that greater knowledge of family planning is associated with more favourable attitudinal disposition among undergraduates it was therefore recommended that University health authorities should sustain and expand existing reproductive health education programmes to consolidate and deepen the high levels of family planning knowledge already recorded among undergraduate students,ensuring that information remains current, accurate, and accessible across all faculties,Campus health centres should build on the positive attitudinal climate identified in this study by creating platforms that encourage open dialogue around family planning,including peer education sessions, health fairs, and counselling services that address misconceptions and reinforce favourable attitudes. And also, policymakers and health educators should design evidence-based interventions that prioritize knowledge enhancement as a strategy for sustaining positive attitudes toward family planning.

The study investigated the influence of Social Studies education on students’ attitude towards environment conservation in public junior secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. To achieve the purpose of the study, four research questions were raised and answered. The descriptive survey research method was adopted for the study. The population for this study was made of all the 5,109 public junior secondary school students in the 12 public junior secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The sample size for the study was made up of 120 respondents. For data analysis, mean and standard deviation were used to calculate the research findings. The findings from the study include that there is a positive attitude of students towards environment conservation in public junior secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. It was concluded that there is a significant influence of Social Studies on students’ attitudes and behaviours towards protecting and preserving their immediate environment. The study recommended among others that teachers of Social Studies should be provided with regular training and workshops on modern methods of teaching environmental conservation, ensuring that lessons are both engaging and impactful.

This study investigated the relationship between Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-based capacity building and the administrative competence of public senior secondary school principals in Edo South Senatorial District of Edo State. The study was motivated by the growing need for school administrators to possess adequate ICT competencies to effectively manage educational institutions in an increasingly technology-driven environment. Specifically, the study determined the level of ICT-based capacity building and administrative competence among principals, examined the relationship between ICT-based capacity building and administrative competence, and investigated whether the relationship varied based on principals’ sex, educational qualification, years of experience, and age. The study adopted a correlational descriptive survey research design. The population comprised 47 public senior secondary school principals in Edo South Senatorial District, while a sample of 24 principals were selected using a multistage sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that was validated by experts in Educational Management and Measurement and Evaluation. The reliability of the instrument was established using the Cronbach Alpha method. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions, while Pearson Product Moment Correlation and t-test statistics were employed to test the hypotheses at the 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that the level of ICT-based capacity building (grand mean = 2.69) and the level of administrative competence (grand mean = 2.61) among public senior secondary school principals were high. The study further established a significant positive relationship between ICT-based capacity building and principals’ administrative competence. Significant positive relationships were also found based on principals’ sex, educational qualification, years of experience, and age. The study concluded that ICT-based capacity building is a significant predictor of principals’ administrative competence. It therefore recommended that the Edo State Ministry of Education should strengthen continuous ICT training programmes, improve the provision of ICT facilities in schools, and institutionalize regular professional development initiatives to enhance principals’ administrative effectiveness and improve the overall quality of secondary school administration.

This study investigated university students’ attitude towards chemistry and its effect on their academic achievement among 50 undergraduate chemistry students at the University of Benin. The aim was to determine how perceived relevance, enjoyment, and difficulty influence performance in chemistry courses. Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected with a structured questionnaire and analyzed with SPSS using descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression. The mean scores showed moderate to positive attitudes: perceived relevance (M = 3.01, SD = 0.64), enjoyment (M = 2.95, SD = 0.62), and perceived difficulty (M = 2.83, SD = 0.59). The mean academic achievement score was 68.7 ± 9.4, indicating moderate–high performance. Correlation analysis revealed significant positive relationships between relevance (r = 0.42, p < 0.01) and enjoyment (r = 0.49, p < 0.01) with academic achievement, while perceived difficulty correlated negatively (r = –0.34, p < 0.01). Regression analysis showed that the attitude components jointly explained 43% of the variance in performance (R = 0.66, R² = 0.43, Adjusted R² = 0.41, F = 20.26, p < 0.001). Enjoyment (β = 0.37, p = 0.000) and relevance (β = 0.28, p = 0.000) were the strongest positive predictors, while difficulty had a significant negative effect (β = –0.25, p = 0.000). Gender differences were observed, with females (M = 69.8 ± 9.1) outperforming males (M = 67.2 ± 9.7, p = 0.037). No significant difference occurred across study levels (F = 0.71, p = 0.546). The study concludes that positive attitudes—especially enjoyment and perceived relevance—enhance academic success, while perceived difficulty lowers performance. It recommends interactive teaching, real life applications, and improved laboratory access to strengthen students’ engagement and achievement in chemistry.

This study examined the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Research Productivity of Library and Information Science students in Edo State. Five research questions were raised to guide the study. The study employed a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised of all undergraduate students in the Department of Library and Information Science (LIS), Edo State who are registered and actively enrolled in the 2024/2025 academic session. A sample of 205 respondents was randomly selected and used in the study and they were drawn to represent the entire population. The Instrument for data collection in this study was a structured questionnaire developed by the researcher titled "The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Research Productivity of Library and Information Science Students in Edo State (TIAIRPQ). The data collected were analyzed using mean (x), standard deviation (SD) and percentage method. The findings from the study showed that ChatGPT is the commonly used AI tool by LIS Students. Supporting this finding, Tlili et al. (2023) reported that ChatGPT is widely adopted by university students because it integrates naturally into existing learning workflows without requiring advanced technical skills. Furthermore, it was discovered that the level of Awareness among students regarding ethical issues in AI Assisted Research is high. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that Nigerian tertiary institutions offering LIS programmes should formally integrate ChatGPT and similar generative AI tools into information literacy and research methodology courses through guided instructional use

Teaching is a demanding profession that exposes educators to significant stress due to workload, poor working conditions, and inadequate support from educational authorities. This study investigates the level of stress among secondary school teachers in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, examining key stressors such as workload, poor remuneration, student behavior, administrative expectations, and inadequate teaching resources. Using a structured research design, the study aims to determine stress variations based on gender and experience while highlighting the predominant causes of stress among teachers. Findings from this study will provide valuable insights for policymakers, school administrators, and educators on effective strategies to mitigate stress and improve teachers’ well-being and job satisfaction. This study examines the levels of stress among secondary school teachers in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State using a descriptive survey research design. The population comprised 483 teachers across 13 senior secondary schools, from which a sample of 60 teachers was randomly selected from six schools. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire covering demographic information and stress-related factors. The instrument was validated by experts, and its reliability was determined using Cronbach’s Alpha statistics. Data analysis was conducted using mean scores to address the research questions. Findings reveal that teaching responsibilities, workload, and emotional exhaustion are major stressors, with fatigue being the most dominant. Teachers also experience stress from colleaguerelated pressures, lack of social support, financial struggles, and poor working conditions. Gender and experience influence stress levels, with male teachers facing more fatigue and female teachers feeling more overwhelmed. Less experienced teachers report higher emotional exhaustion, while experienced teachers struggle with workload and fatigue. Despite these challenges, teaching has minimal impact on personal well-being.