Monday Mogbeyiteren

This article presents a study which is aimed at identifying the problems and constraints of teaching history in secondary schools in Nigeria using secondary schools in Ukwuani local government area of Delta state . The problem of teaching history is often traced to the low production capacity of the history teacher. This article argues that the dullness of history lessons in class and lack of interest among the students can also be traced to the teacher who is accused of lack of resourcefulness, laziness, intellectual bankruptcy and lack of interest in the subject. This study therefore examines the challenges facing the teaching and learning of History as a subject in senior secondary schools in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta state, Simple random sampling technique was adopted to select some History teachers and 100 History students as samples. Questionnaire was designed to collect data while a descriptive statistic was used to answer the three research questions generated in this study. The findings reveal that inconsistent government policies towards History as a subject, the quality of History teachers and the teaching method used in teaching History has adversely affected the teaching and learning of the subject in Ukwuani Government Area secondary schools of Delta State. Based on the findings, it is therefore recommended that the government should make History a compulsory subject for all secondary school students as other core subjects such as Mathematics and English Language, so that they can have adequate knowledge of Nigerian History, learn from the past mistakes of our leaders in order to correct the future. Finally, it is argued that the introduction of non - professional historians as history teachers also constitutes a major problem in teaching history. It is against this background that this study has become necessary in order to make useful suggestions aimed at arresting the constraints. The article summits that the solution to these problems lies in the cooperation of the teachers, students and the government.

The study investigated the influence of learning environment on students’ academic performance, with special reference to secondary schools in Esan-Central Local Government Area of Edo State. The population of the study comprised of nine thousand two hundred and four (9204) students in twenty (20) public secondary schools in the Local Government and a sample one hundred (100) students purposively selected from five (5) randomly selected secondary schools was used for the study. Three research questions were raised to guide the study, and a descriptive research design was adopted for the conduct of the study with the use of a questionnaire as the instrument for gathering data to answer the research questions. The use of, frequency count, percentage and tables were used to present the results for ease of discussion and interpretation. Based on the results, it was concluded that location of school, the size of English language class and the instructional facilities in schools influence students’ academic performance in English Language.
Finally, appropriate recommendations like the government, policy makers and school administrators should make provide a more conducive learning environment by providing schools with social amenities and more classroom and learning facilities.

This project aims to investigate and analyze various strategies for enhancing students' academic performance in the English language, by studying secondary schools in Ikpoba- Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. English language proficiency is a crucial aspect of education and has a significant impact on students' overall academic success. Recognizing the importance of effective language skills, this study seeks to explore different approaches that can be employed to improve students' performance in English. The research will involve a comprehensive literature review, examining existing studies, theories, and best practices in the field of language learning and teaching. It will explore various factors that contribute to students' performance, including teaching methodologies, curriculum design, assessment techniques, and student engagement. It will also employ both quantitative and qualitative research methods to gather data and evaluate the effectiveness of different strategies. Surveys, interviews, and academic performance
records will be utilized to collect relevant information from students, teachers, and
educational institutions within Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area. The data analysis will involve statistical measures, content analysis, and thematic coding to identify patterns, trends, and correlations. The findings of this study are expected to provide valuable insights into the strategies that can be implemented to enhance students' academic performance in English. The research outcomes will not only contribute to the existing body of knowledge in language education but also offer practical recommendations for educators, policymakers, and institutions
involved in English language instruction. Ultimately, it aspires to contribute to the improvement of students' language learning experiences, empowering them with the necessary skills to succeed academically and in their future endeavors. By identifying effective strategies, this research endeavors to facilitate an environment that fosters linguistic development, promotes engagement, and cultivates a positive learning atmosphere for students studying English.

The study was designed to investigate the Influence of Literacy on
Pupils Performance in Primary Schools in Ovia North-East Local
Government Area of Edo State. Three research questions and three research
hypothesis were also generated. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. The population of this study consisted of the primary school pupils in the ninetyfive (95) public primary schools in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State where two hundred and fifty (250) primary school pupils were randomly selected from five (5) schools through the purposive sampling techniques. The YES or NO questionnaire was used while tables and simple percentages were used as method of data analysis. The findings of the study revealed that pupils in primary schools in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State are non-literates, that the ability of pupils to read and write significantly influence their academic performance in primary
schools in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State and that the total number of primary school pupils in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State who can read and write are not more than pupils who cannot read and write. Based on the above findings, recommendations were made.

This research study evaluates an investigation into the strategies for enhancing the effective teaching and learning of History in Secondary Schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, using Federal Government Girls College, Egor Local Government, Benin City, Edo state a case study. History has to do with the background and the past of every living communities of human, the study of History is paramount to every society as it exposes the rich cultural background of every community, a place is nothing without its history, thus, it is important to study the history of every community. Hence, this study will evaluate the effectiveness of studying history. Concept of Teaching and Learning were dealt with the study population within Federal Government Girls College in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The data for this study is collected through the use of questionnaire, this
questionnaire has a total of 12 questions in, a total number of 50 correspondents were given this questionnaire to fill out; this
correspondents includes students and teachers from Federal. The questions are structured to actualized the aim and objective of the study, the research design employed by the researcher for this study is the quantitative research design. The researcher, reviewed several works of literature related to this study drawing a line between this study and previous studies as it forms the basis for this study. The analysis of this study was done using a descriptive and quantitative method, answers gotten from questionnaire were treated and calculated with the use of simple percentage calculation in order to get the degree of effectiveness in teaching and learning of history in secondary schools. After successful analysis the researcher makes the following statement of
fact that the reason tie to the lack of effectiveness in the teaching and learning of history are unavailability of teaching materials, untrained teachers, less prestige to the existence of history as a subject in secondary schools. The researcher proffer the following solution; teachers should be well trained, materials should be provided for the learning and teaching of history in secondary schools, the enlightenment of students and citizens on the advantage and importance of learning history.