FACULTY OF EDUCATION

This study was carried out examine the influence of student- teacher relationship on the academic performance of students in Christian Religious Studies junior secondary schools. Four research questions were raised for this study which are outline thus; Does student- teacher relationship influence students’ adjustment in school? Does student- teacher relationship influence Christian Religion students to study? Does student teacherrelationship make Christian Religion students free to participate in class? Does students’ teachers’ relationship influence their academic performance in Christian Religion Studies? The population of the study thirteen thousand three hundred and thirty students (13,330) in the twenty (20) junior secondary schools in Ikopa Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. The sample for the study consists of consists of two hundred (200) students drawn from five (5) secondary schools in Ikopa Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. The sample size for this study was selected using the random sampling technique. The major findings of the study It revealed that teachers allow students to ask questions always. It was seen that some students do not ask questions in class. It was seen that students like schools were the teachers are friendly. It was shown that the students have a close relationship with their teachers. From the study it was recommended that Mentorship should be encouraged in schools to foster and improve the relationship between the teachers and students. Teachers should try and reinforce their students passively whenever the answer questions correctly or wrongly in the class.

The study examined how preschool teachers' knowledge of the subject matter influences the quality and effectiveness of their instructional delivery in early childhood education. Investigation revealed that many teachers may rely on general teaching strategies without fully understanding the content, which leads to superficial learning experiences for students. The research design used in this report is descriptive design, utilizing questionnaire method to
obtain information from the respondents for this project. A total of 60 (Sixty) respondents were selected for this study to represent the entire population of the study. Data was collected using the questionnaire and analyzed using the frequency distribution table to seek answers to the five (3) research questions. The data were presented on a frequency distribution table and analyzed using simple percentage. The Findings indicate a clear correlation between teachers’ subject mastery and their ability to adapt instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of young learners. Furthermore, ongoing professional development is identified as essential for enhancing teachers’ knowledge and pedagogical skills, which in turn fosters a more dynamic classroom environment. Based on the findings, it was recommended that professional development should be ongoing, allowing educators to stay updated on the latest research and best practices in early childhood education. Additionally, schools should foster a collaborative environment where teachers can share insights and resources, promoting a culture of continuous learning

This study examined the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in adult literacy centres in Benin City, Edo State. The objectives were to determine the extent of ICT utilization, identify the benefits of ICT integration, examine the challenges limiting its effective use, and propose strategies for improving ICT adoption in adult literacy programmes. A descriptive survey research design was employed, involving 100 respondents selected from six adult literacy centres using a multi-stage sampling technique. Data were collected with a validated and reliable structured questionnaire and analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, and mean scores. Findings showed that ICT utilization in adult literacy centres is moderate, as tools such as computers, smartphones, and internet resources are fairly used for instructional and administrative activities. However, inadequate instructor training, unstable electricity, and limited ICT infrastructure constrain effective integration. The study revealed that ICT enhances learner motivation, improves communication, strengthens digital literacy, and provides access to diverse learning materials. Respondents identified key improvement strategies, including increased government funding, regular ICT training workshops, private sector collaboration, consistent equipment maintenance, and stable electricity and internet provision. Major challenges identified include insufficient funding, poor infrastructure, lack of trained personnel, and weak policy implementation. The study concludes that ICT significantly improves teaching and learning in adult literacy programmes, but its potential is hindered by infrastructural and human resource challenges. It recommends increased government investment in ICT, continuous instructor training, reliable power and internet supply, stronger public–private partnerships, and effective policy enforcement to enhance ICT integration in adult literacy centres.

This study aimed at investigating the influence of funding in public primary schools at Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, Benin City. The descriptive survey research design was employed in the study. The population consists of 29 public secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area. A percentage of 38% of the entire population was taken as a sample for the study, making 11 schools. The instrument of data collection was questionnaire which was divided into two parts. The first part consisted of demographic data of respondents while the second parts. The first part consisted of demographic state of respondents while the second part consisted of data on the influence of funding in public primary schools. Data collected was analyzed using frequency percentage mean and standard deviation. The study found that there is low level of funding in public primary schools and the major source of revenue for the school is the government which is inadequate. In as much as this fund is inadequate for the school, some corrupt officials still finds their way to embezzle the money. The study recommends therefore that government should increase their budgetary allocation to education to help them run the school effectively and efficiently. Schools should also use other sources of funding rather than the one from the government in financing the school. A body should be set up to monitor the funds allocated to school to eliminate corruption among officials.

The study focused on availability and adequacy of Physical facilities in University of Benin, Benin City. In the course of this study, twelve (12) research questions were raised to guide this study. The Researcher adopted a descriptive survey design in this study. The Population of this study consisted of the undergraduate students of University of Benin, Benin city with sample size of 80 students in five (5) sampled Faculties of the Institution. The Researcher also adopted simple random sampling design and the research instrument used for the data collection was the questionnaire titled: “Availability and Adequacy of Physical Facilities in University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State Questionnaire (AAPFQ)” and analyzed using the descriptive statistic instrument of Mean and Simple Percentage. Based on the findings, the following recommendations were proffered by the researcher which included but not limited to following: that the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) and National Universities Commission (NUC) should increase budget allocation to the Universities particularly University of Benin for infrastructural development in order to improve on the low- availability and inadequacy of these physical facilities in these sampled Faculties of the University of Benin, Edo State thereby meeting the needs and yeaning’s of her growing population, the Management of University of Benin should set up a monitoring Committee to consistently evaluate and monitor the usage of these physical facilities under review in this stud in other to sustain their usability in the Institution, the Federal Government should create enabling environment for all stakeholders in the Education business like Banking Institutions, Non-governmental Organisations (NGOS), Alumni, well-meaning Agencies and spirited private individuals and other Organisations to invest on the provisions of physical facilities so as to make teaching and learning processes more meaningful and worthwhile for students as well as other users within the academic walls of the Institution. A certain amount of money from Acceptance Fees paid by Students admitted every session should be contributed to their Faculties of Study to upgrade and maintain the school physical facilities. The said amount having been expected to be paid once on the point of entry into the University, The University Management should provide modalities to improve on the available school physical facilities and ensure its adequacy for its ever increasing population in order to create a more healthier and sustainable learning environment for its students as this would encourage the students give back to their alma mater and the Universities should focus on developing the frontiers of e-library in other to enhance all-encompassing speedy, wide range or quick access to information and purposeful leading environment to boast students’ moral, academic performance and research work in the corridor of the educational system. The implication of the findings is that the low-availability of the physical facilities such as electrical and electronics, e-library, fitting furniture and library and physical library holdings as well as the moderately available furniture in these sampled faculties being subject of this study can lead to unconducive and poor learning environment within the academic system of the Institution. Also, the inadequacy of these physical facilities in the sampled faculties could hinder students’ performances ix and overall well-being of students, if not improved. The issue of inadequacy of these physical facilities in these sampled Faculties would hinder students’ performances and overall well-being of the students, if not checked. The suggestion for further studies borders on areas such that this study should be extended to the Ekenwan Campus of the University of Benin in order to ascertain the actual state of availability and adequacy of these school physical facilities in the University of Benin, Benin City, the study should equally extend to the level of utilization and maintenance of the physical facilities in the Universities and also the study should be replicated in all Universities in Nigeria. Based on the Findings of this study, it appeared that the items such as electrical and electronics, e-library, fitting furniture and library and physical library holdings facilities subjected to investigation in this study are low-available and not adequate in the sampled faculties of the University of Benin, Edo State while physical facilities such as furniture facilities are moderately available and not also adequate. Based on the Findings of this study, it is established that the items such as electrical and electronics, e-library, fitting furniture and library and physical library holdings facilities subjected to investigation in this study are available but low-available and are not adequate in the sampled Faculties of the University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State while physical facilities such as furniture are moderately available and not also adequate. It should be noted that where school physical facilities are low-available and inadequate or insufficient, could hinder desired Educational goals as well as create unhealthy and unattractive teaching and learning environment within the school system.

The study examined the Identifying and Correcting Misconceptions in Basic Science concepts among junior secondary school student in Ovia west local government area, five research questions was raised to guide this study; The population of the study consist of all the one hundred and ninety-six (196) teachers from the 23 public Junior secondary schools in Ovia north east Local
Government Area of Edo State. (Edo State Ministry of Education, 2024.) The sample size selected for this study is one hundred and twenty five (125) Junior Secondary School Teachers, selected randomly using simple random sampling technique. from the 23 public Junior secondary schools Ovia north east Local Government Area of Edo State The findings of the study revealed that; A significant number of students in the study displayed misconceptions in fundamental science concepts such as the laws of motion, chemical reactions, and basic biological processes. These misconceptions were often the result of prior misconceptions carried from earlier educational stages.The majority of misconceptions originated from insufficient teaching resources and a lack of interactive learning methods. Many students relied heavily on rote memorization rather than
understanding the underlying principles. The following recommendations were made;Regular professional development workshops for teachers should be implemented, focusing on identifying and correcting misconceptions in science. Teachers should be equipped with strategies to address misconceptions effectively in the classroom. Schools should integrate more interactive teaching methods, such as experiments, demonstrations, and simulations, to engage students and correct misconceptions. These methods encourage deeper understanding and help students visualize abstract concepts.

The study assessed the influence of Principals’ Innovative Supervisory Skills on teachers’ effectiveness in public secondary schools in Edo South Senatorial District of Edo State, Nigeria. To guide the study, six (6) research questions were raised, and four (4) hypotheses were tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) and Fisher Z-test at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a descriptive survey of correlational design. The population comprised. 136 principals from the public secondary schools in Edo South Senatorial District, while a sample of 14 principals and 126 teachers was selected using a multistage sampling procedure. Two instruments titled: the Principals' Innovative Supervisory Skills Questionnaire (PISSQ) which consist of two sections, section A and B and Teachers’ Effectiveness Questionnaire (TEQ) which also had two sections A and B were used to collect data for the study. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions, while Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) and Fisher’s Z-test were used to test the hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that principals utilize various innovative supervisory skills and that teachers demonstrate a high level of effectiveness. The findings also revealed that there was no significant relationship between principals’ innovative supervisory skills and teachers’ effectiveness. The findings also revealed that gender, educational qualification, and years of experience of principals did not significantly influence teachers' effectiveness. Based on the findings, it was recommended that school principals should attend workshops, seminars and training programmes to improve their supervisory skills. Principals should maintain open and effective communication with teachers. The findings also recommend provision of technological facilities in schools’ regular supervision, and enhanced professional development opportunities for teachers.

This study examined the attainment of pupils physiological needs and academic performance of primary school pupils in Owan West LGA. To guide this study, Six research questions were raised. Two were answered while four 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. A total of 100 respondents who are parents of pupils in public primary schools in Owan West LGA formed the sample of the study. The research instrument used was a questionnaire titled "Physiological needs and academic performance of pupils questionnaire (PNAPPQ)." Data collected were analysed using mean score, standard deviation, Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient and the Fisher Z test. The findings revealed that the level of attainment of pupils physiological needs and the level of academic performance of primary pupils were high in Owan West LGA. The findings further showed that there is no significant relationship between the level of attainment of physiological needs and academic performance of primary school pupils. Other findings include that there is no significant difference in the relationship between the level of attainment of physiological needs and the level of academic performance of primary school pupils in Owan West Local Government of Edo State based on location, parents educational background and socio-economic status of the family. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that; government agencies and other non-profit organizations should consider taking up water and sanitation projects to the grassroots to ensure better learning outcomes from pupils. Sleep has influence on academic performance. Pupils should have at least 8 hours of sleep daily, as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).

I bis study investigated the perceived influence of social media on body image and eating disorders among undergraduate students of the University of Benin. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population comprised 46110 undergraduate students across different faculties of the University of Benin. A sample of 100 respondents was selected using stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a structured 20-item questionnaire, validated by experts and tested for reliability using the test- retest method with a coefficient above 0.83. Descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (t-test and PPMC) were used for data analysis. 1 he findings revealed that social media usage among students is considerably high, with most respondents spending several hours daily on various platforms. The results indicated a significant relationship between social media exposure and body image concerns. Prolonged engagement with appearance-focused content was associated with feelings of body dissatisfaction, low self- esteem, and the adoption of unhealthy eating behaviors such as meal skipping and restrictive dieting. The study also showed that students are aware of the influence social media has on their self-perception, though many struggle to manage its psychological impact effectively. It was concluded that social media significantly influences students’ body image perception and contributes to the development of disordered eating patterns among University of Benin undergraduates. Based on these findings, the study recommended that universities should introduce media literacy and digital wellness programs to help students critically evaluate social media content. Counselling units should also organize body positivity and self-esteem workshops to promote mental well-being and healthy lifestyle choices among students.

This study investigates the influence of reading culture and ICT skills on library patronage among undergraduates in academic libraries. The purpose of the study is to determine how students’interest in reading, their level of information and communication technology (ICT) competence, and the availability of digital library resources contribute to their frequency and pattern of library use. A descriptive survey design was adopted, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered to undergraduate students in [Name of Institution or Faculty]. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that students with a positive reading culture tend to visit the library more frequently and make greater use of both print and electronic resources. The study also showed that ICT skills significantly enhance students’ ability to navigate online catalogues, access digital materials, and utilize electronic databases, thereby increasing overall library patronage. Furthermore, the availability of ICT facilities and user-friendly technologies within the library was found to positively influence students’ willingness to engage with library services. The study concludes that reading culture and ICT competency are critical determinants of effective library use among undergraduates. It recommends that academic libraries should strengthen reading promotion programs, provide continuous ICT training for students, and improve access to digital resources and technologies to enhance patronage and maximize library relevance in the digital age