FACULTY OF EDUCATION

The investigation of Students Understanding of the concepts of Reproductive system in Biology (A case study of University of Benin), Two (2) research questions served as it's guidelines, and it used a descriptive survey study design. It sought to find out the common misconceptions among students regarding asexual and sexual reproduction in different organisms? How does the behaviour of specific anatomical features, such as the gular fold in lizards, influence their mating and territorial strategies?
The study employed a sample of undergraduate Biology students in University of Benin, Edo State and a total of (100) respondents which were collected from four departments. The researcher developed questionnaire titled Questionnaire on "Students Understanding of the concept of reproductive system in Biology" was used as the data collection tool. There are twenty (20) items on the questionnaire. To analyze the data collected, descriptive statistics such as Simple percentage and frequency were used.
The study find reveals the varying degrees of understanding and misunderstanding among Biology Students as regards to Reproduction concept. Across different items, the analysis indicates fluctuations in the percentages of correct understanding and misunderstanding. Notably, while some items witness relatively higher levels of correct understanding, others show a prevalent misunderstanding among Students. It was suggested that the government should hire skilled and experienced Biology instructors with adequate knowledge of Reproduction concept for schools in order to effectively teach and learn Reproductive system.

The increasing concern over environmental sustainability has highlighted the need to understand and promote effective recycling behaviors among university students. This study, titled “Factors Influencing Recycling Behavior among Students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN)”, investigated the determinants of recycling practices, with particular attention to the persistent gap between awareness and actual participation despite institutional sustainability initiatives.Anchored in the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), the study examined how attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control influence students’ recycling intentions and actions. The research also explored the role of demographic variables—age, sex, and religious affiliation—in shaping these behaviors. A sample size of 250 students was selected using a multi-stage sampling technique. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, and data were collected through a self- structured questionnaire administered to undergraduate, part-time, and postgraduate students at UNIBEN. Section A captured demographic information, Section B explored factors influencing recycling behavior, and Section C assessed the moderating effect of demographic variables on these behaviors. Hypotheses were tested at a 0.05 significance level. xii Findings revealed that 67.1% of the respondents demonstrated positive recycling behavior and acknowledged some social expectations to participate, their actual engagement was significantly constrained by perceived behavioral control challenges, including limited recycling bins, unclear waste segregation procedures, and irregular collection services while 32.9% exhibited negative or inconsistent recycling behavior. The study shows that while students generally display positive recycling behavior, structural and institutional barriers limit full participation. Recommendations include expanding recycling infrastructure, integrating environmental education into the curriculum, engaging student cultural and religious groups, and establishing a formal campus environmental policy. By implementing these strategies, the University of Benin can transform positive attitudes into meaningful recycling action and serve as a model for sustainable waste management in nigeria

This study investigated the use of social interactive platforms in teaching and learning process during Covid19 in university of Benin, Benin City. Six research questions guided the students, The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised of all the seventy four (74) departments in university of Benin. The respondents were
the sixteen thousand (16,000) students of university of Benin, Benin City. Four (4) departments were selected as the sample size from the seventy four (74) departments using the simple random sampling technique and this
represent twenty (20) percentage of the study population, Meanwhile, twenty-five (25) students were chosen from each sampled department making one hundred (100) students as respondents using convenient sampling technique.
A Questionnaire title “THE USE OF SOCIAL
INTERACTIVE PLATFORMS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
PROCESSES DURING THE COVID-19 QUESTIONNAIRE
(TUSIPTLPQ)” was used. The reliability of the instrument was tested using the test re-test method and the result was calculate with the application of Pearson’s Product Method Correlation Coefficient and the reliability

This study assessed the psychological factors that affect sports training and performance among student athletes in the University of Benin. Nine research questions were raised to guide the study. The descriptive survey research method was adopted in carrying out this study. The population of this study consists of two hundred and twenty-nine (229) student athletes. The data was collected using simple random technique and a sample size of one hundred and sixteen (116) respondents was used for the study. The research instrument used for the study was a self-constructed questionnaire. The validity of the instrument was subjected to scrutiny and the test-retest reliability technique was used to ascertain its reliability. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that psychological factors influence sport performance which include stress, tension, anxiety and aggression. The data from the study also showed that personality, motivation, emotions, attention and concentration also affect the performance of student athletes. In conclusion, student athletes agreed that psychological factors will affect sport training and performance. It is commended that these psychological factors be taken into cognizance during training and competition as they determine how the student athlete will perform.