FACULTY OF EDUCATION

This study examined the fading effect of religious consciousness among university students in Nigeria, with a specific focus on the University of Benin. This study sought to find out the role of the university education in promoting religious consciousness among students, the extent which western culture and values influence the religious consciousness among university and the extent which social media influences religious consciousness among university students. Three research questions were raised to guide the study. The population of the study comprised of the entire fulltime (400 level) final year undergraduate students in the Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Benin. The simple random sampling technique was used to select twenty (20) students from five course areas in the Department of Educational Foundation. A structured questionnaire was used as the instrument for the study. Data collected were analyzed using Simple Mean ( ) and Standard Deviation (SD) were to analyze the data meant to answer the research
questions. The findings from the research questions include that: Western culture and values influence the religious consciousness of university students, Social media influence religious consciousness among university to a large extent. Based on the findings, the researcher recommended that religious instruction should be entrenched in the university curriculum. This is imperative as we assume that religion brings the fear of God and consequently that students who fear God would not engage in unruly behaviour, and this would make for a peaceful atmosphere

The study aimed to assess the influence of working environment on the job performance of office workers at the Faculty of Education, using the non academic staff as a case study. For the purpose of this study, descriptive research design was used. A simple random sampling technique was respectively used to select respondent for the study. The respondent for this study were thirty (30) non academic staff. Structured questionnaire were used for data collection. The study findings indicate that, organizational working environment had a great influence on the workers as far as respondents are concerned. The study also revealed that employees’ will improve their performance if the problems identified during the research are tackled by the management. The problems are noise, inadequate working equipment, inter-personal relationship, salary, flexibility of working environment, the use of performance feedback, involvement of workers during management decision making. In conclusion based on the findings the study recommended that, management should try as much as possible to build a working environment that attract and retain and motivate its employees that will help them work comfortable and increase organization productivity, management should make provision of necessary modern equipment in the organization so as to reduce fatigue and increase speed in achieving organization objective, that workers should be trained ad retrain on how to use the equipments. Also management should try to involve the workers when making decisions that involve the organization.

This study investigated the Factors responsible for the negative attitude of secondary school students towards spoken English (phonetic), focusing on five key areas: articulatory, auditory and acoustic aspects, vocabulary development, creativity, revision skills, and attitudes towards spoken skills. The descriptive research design was used for this research work. Four research questions were drawn up to guide this study. Questionnaire was designed and analysed for data collection. A total of one hundred and thirty three (149) respondents were used for the study. The simple percentage was used for analysing data obtained from the study. The findings revealed that Factors responsible for the negative attitude of secondary school students towards spoken English (phonetic) are of various factors which include proficiency and teaching methodology of phonetics teachers. Additionally, it has been observed that students’ Proficiency in English language, especially phonetics, is a major concern among educational stakeholders. Based on the findings, the study recommends that English teachers should channel their strength of emphasis on those aspect of Spoken English that is not obtainable in our Spoken native tongue. By repetitive activities, the students will familiarize themselves with those difficult but necessary aspects of the spoken English; Language laboratories and functional libraries should be provide in schools to aid learnin

This study examined the assessment of the psychological factors faced by undergraduate biology students. Four research questions were raised and answered. A descriptive survey research design was used and a questionnaire was adopted to solicit information from the respondents, four research questions were used as a guide to research and a sample of the study comprised of 60 Students, Mean, standard Deviation, criterion Mean we're used to analyze the Data collection to answer the research questions. The reliability of the instrument was calculated using the cronhbach’s Alpha coefficient and the reliability stood at to be 00.85.

Findings of the Study revealed that these psychological factors self-efficacy, anxiety, depression and stress faced by these undergraduate biology students play a crucial role on each of their academic pursuits and was recommended that these students should build up High self-efficacy in order to attain good success and surpass challenging tasks ,Seek counselling services whenever feelings of anxiety, depression or stress becomes overwhelming and lastly the university should create policies that reduces excessive academic workload and provide a balanced learning environment for science students.

The purpose of this study was to awareness of sexually transmitted diseases among University of Benin Students. Three research questions were raised to guide the study. A descriptive survey research design was used in this study. The population for the study comprised of all female undergraduate students across the halls of residence in University of Benin, Ugbowo campus, Benin City. One hundred and ninety (190) female undergraduate students were sampled for the study. A self-structured questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection which was validated by the researcher’s supervisor and two other experts. Test retest reliability technique was used to ascertain the reliability of the research instrument which yielded a reliability score of 0.85. Data collected was analyzed using frequency, percentages, as well as mean and standard deviation. Results of the study revealed that there is a high level of awareness and positive attitudes as regards the effect of usage of family planning among female students in University of Benin. However, in terms of practice, undergraduate female students in University of Benin were found to have poor practice. The study thus concluded that there is an obvious gap that requires policy decisions at all levels of educational interventions in Universities. Based on the findings, it was recommended that family planning awareness programme should be included in formal education system especially in the school curricula so that school girls can acquire correct knowledge from reliable and socially accepted sources rather than from peers, magazines, etc. Also, health care workers are hereby recommended to always give adequate, accurate and detailed information about family planning services to decrease their inconsistent use.

This study was aimed at determining the role of adult education as an agent of social change for improved standard of living in Egor local government area of Edo state. Five research question were raised and examined to enable the achievement of the
objectives of the study. The research design for the study was the survey research design. The population of the study consisted of five hundred and seventy (570) adult learners while the sample size for the study include a total of one hundred and seventy (170) adults selected from the ten (10) communities in Egor local government area of Edo State. The collection of data for this study will be obtained using the questionnaire titled role of adult education as an agent of social change for improved standard of living in Egor local government area of Edo state questionnaire. The instrument was validated using the expert judgement approach while the test retest approach was used to determine the reliability of the instrument. The data collected for the study will be analyzed using descriptive statistics comprising of frequency count and simple percentage. Finding from the study revealed that the people of Egor Local Government actually do participate in Adult education programmes, adult education has made the people’s societal disposition positive or better. It was also seen that adult education has not made the community people politically active, the community people are actively involved community issues and that adult education has moderately improved the people’s standard of living based on the findings, it was recommended among others that the people should be encouraged to continue in their participation of adult education programme. Efforts should be made to include or improve civic and political education in the list of programmes in the area so as to make the politically active and strategies that can better the already improved standard of living should be encouraged.

This study was conducted to examine the factors affecting student performance in the study of history in higher institution a case study of the University of Benin. This study made use of the descriptive survey research design. The population of the study consisted One hundred (1,182) students which is also the sample respondents for the study. The instrument for data collection for this study was a self-constructed close-ended questionnaire the researcher's supervisors were part of the validation team. Data obtained from the study were analyzed using mean score analysis. It was found in this study that Students level of performance varies as a result of factors like strong analytical skills, teaching methods, complexity of historical analysis and ease of access to educational resources. Family, time management skills, student’s prior knowledge of history, quality of teaching, and personal motivation/interest in history are the factors responsible for the student performance in History in the university of Benin Students’ field trips, level of participation, use of modern technology, incorporation of global perspectives to history courses and the use of multimedia resources are innovative approaches that can be used to teach History in the university of Benin The student have access to the lecturers for academic and personal advice which fosters an open and supportive learning environment On the basis of the findings, it was concluded Students' performance in History at the University of Benin is influenced by various factors, including analytical skills, teaching methods, access to resources, and prior knowledge. Family background, time management, and personal motivation also play crucial roles. Innovative teaching methods such as field trips, modern technology, and multimedia resources enhance learning, while an open and supportive academic environment fosters better student engagement.

This study explores the influence of school climate on the academic performance of secondary school students in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria,with the primary aim of understanding how environmental and relational factors within schools impact student achievement. The research seeks to identify specific elements of school climate that contribute positively or negatively to students' academic success and to determine the differences in school climate between private and public schools, as well as their respective effects on performance. Ultimately, the purpose is to inform educational policies and interventions aimed at enhancing school environments to foster better academic outcomes for students.Employing a descriptive survey design, the study gathered data from a sample of 100 students selected through simple random sampling from five public and five private secondary schools. The primary instrument used was a structured questionnaire based on a modified Likert scale, which was validated through expert review and tested for reliability via a test-retest method. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, including mean scores, with a predetermined criterion mean of 2.50 to determine the significance of responses. This approach allowed for an objective evaluation of students’ perceptions regarding various aspects ofschool climate and their impact on academic performance.The findings reveal that school climate has a significant effect on students' academic success, with positive climates fostering engagement, motivation, and higher achievement,whereas negative environments correlate with poor performance. Notably, private schools tend to have more conducive climates characterized by better safety, infrastructure, and motivated teachers, which translate into higher student performance compared to public schools. Based on these insights, the study recommends that educational authorities prioritize improving infrastructural facilities, safety measures, and teacher motivation within public schools, as well as promoting policies that cultivate supportive and psychologically safe learning environments. Such targeted interventions are essential to bridge performance gaps and enhance overall educational quality.

This research endeavors to investigate the efficacy of innovative teaching and learning strategies in business education, encompassing experiential learning, technology based learning, blended learning and project based learning. A comprehensive mixed- methods approach was employed, incorporating surveys, interviews, and case studies from a diverse range of business education institutions that have successfully implemented innovative strategies. The findings of this study unequivocally demonstrate a positive impact on student learning outcomes, engagement, and employability. Moreover, the research highlights the paramount importance of technology-enabled learning and social responsibility in business education. The results of this study provide invaluable insights for business education institutions, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to innovate and improve teaching and learning in the 21st century. The study's outcomes have significant implications for the development of novel pedagogical approaches, curricular innovations, and technology-enabled learning platforms. Furthermore, the research underscores the need for business education institutions to foster collaborative partnerships with industry stakeholders, ensuring that graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge requisite to succeed in an increasingly complex and dynamic business environment. By exploring the transformative potential of innovative strategies in business education, this research contributes meaningfully to the ongoing discourse on pedagogical innovation and excellence in teaching and learning. The study's methodology was informed by a comprehensive literature review, which highlighted the limitations of traditional teaching methods in business education. The research design incorporated a mixed-methods approach, combining both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods. The study's participants consisted of business education institutions and programs that have implemented innovative strategies, as well as industry stakeholders and employers. The findings of the study are presented in a clear and concise manner,with the use of tables.

This study was designed to examine the influence of societal attitudes toward the
education of learners with hearing impairments in Benin City. Four research questions were formulated to guide the study.
The study adopted a descriptive research design. The total sample of the study consisted
of fifty(50) learners with hearing impairments in Ihogbe College, from both junior and
senior schools (Hearing Impaired unit) in Benin City, a public Secondary School in the
sampled area. Random sampling technique has used to select the respondents. The
research instruments for the study was a questionnaire titled "Societal Attitudes Towards
the Education of Learners with Hearing Impairments Questionnaire" which was
distributed to the respondents and collected immediately after completion. Simple
frequency percentages, mean scores and standard deviations were used to analyze the
responses. To ensure the reliability of the study, Cronbach's Alpha was calculated,
yielding a value of 0.716.
The findings revealed that societal attitudes have a minimal direct impact on these
learners' educational experiences, with most respondents reporting no significant stigma
or discrimination from peers or teachers. However, the study highlights that
misconceptions and lack of awareness about hearing impairments create challenges in
their education, particularly regarding inclusion in regular classrooms. While societal
attitudes do not significantly motivate academic achievement, they negatively influence
learners' self-esteem and confidence. The study indicates that negative perceptions from
peers and teachers, while not directly affecting academic performance, can lower
motivation and self-confidence, leading to indirect impact on academic success. Overall,
the findings suggests that societal attitudes, while having a modest influence, play a more
significant role in shaping the emotional well being and inclusion of learners with hearing
impairments than in their academic outcomes.