N.I. ERHABOR

This study investigated the impact of place-based learning (PBL) on water conservation practices among hostel residents at the University of Benin. Two research hypotheses guided the study, focusing on the effects of PBL on residents’ knowledge and attitudes toward water conservation. A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving 50 hostel residents selected through purposive sampling and divided equally into experimental (n=25) and control (n=25) groups. The experimental group participated in interactive PBL activities on water conservation, while the control group received no intervention. Data were collected using a self-structured
questionnaire measuring respondents’ knowledge and attitudes toward water conservation, validated for content and reliability (Cronbach’s alpha ≥ 0.70). Data were collected using a validated and reliable self-structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics and independent samples t-tests. Findings revealed that PBL had a statistically significant positive effect on both knowledge and attitudes toward water conservation among the experimental group compared to the control group. The study concludes that PBL is an effective strategy for promoting water conservation awareness and fostering positive attitudes among students. It is recommended that PBL be integrated into university environmental education programs and supported through sustained
institutional interventions, community partnerships, and improved water management infrastructure

This research work was designed to assess the causes sexualbehaviours among undergraduate students of the University of Benin. In order to assess these causes, further research questions were formulated and the researcher designed questionnaire to elicit information from the respondents. A sample of one hundred respondents was randomly selected comprising of (53) male students and (47 ) female students. The questionnaire was designed based on the research questions and simple
percentage formula was used to analyze the data collected. At the end of the research, the following findings were made: peer
group influence contributed to the occurrences of premarital sex, financia /gains influence premarital sex, curiosity have an effect on premarital sex, the media influence the occurrence of premarital sex. Based on the findings the following recommendation were made by the researcher: parents or guidance should know the kinds of friends or roommates their wards have in the University so as to make appropriate adjustment time, during orientation programs, in the classrooms or in teaching sex education, the student should be taught on how to control their curiosity and the effect of this curiosity if not well managed, also parents or guardians should ensure that the needs of the awards are adequately met
with emphasis on financial needs.