EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

This study examined the influence of teachers’ characteristics on students’ academic performance in Biology in selected senior secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The study specifically investigated how teachers’ academic qualifications, teaching methods, attitudes toward teaching, professional performance, and classroom management skills relate to students’ performance in Biology. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, involving 37 respondents comprising 20 students and 17 teachers selected from 13 public secondary schools in the study area. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. Findings revealed that although students perceived teachers’ characteristics as important contributors to effective teaching and a positive learning environment, these characteristics did not significantly predict academic performance in Biology. Regression results showed no significant influence of academic qualifications, teaching methods, teachers’ attitudes, professional performance, or classroom management skills on students’ Biology performance (p > 0.05 for all variables). The study suggests that students’ performance may be determined by a combination of factors beyond teacher- related characteristics, including student motivation, availability of instructional resources, home background, and broader school conditions. The study concludes that while teacher characteristics support effective classroom delivery, they are not sufficient alone to significantly shape academic outcomes in Biology. It recommends enhanced teacher development programs, improved learning resources, stronger administrative support, and holistic educational strategies that integrate teacher quality with student-centered and environmental factors. Future research is encouraged to explore additional determinants of academic performance across broader subjects and contex

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 questions 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 included 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 was obtained using a 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 was analyzed using descriptive statistics comprising frequency count and simple percentage. Findings from the study revealed that the people of Egor Local Government actually do participate in adult education programmes, and that adult education has made the people’s societal disposition positive or better. It was also found that adult education has not made the community people politically active, though the community people are actively involved in 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 their participation in adult education programmes. Efforts should be made to include or improve civic and political education in the programmes in the area so as to make them politically active, and strategies that can better the already improved standard of living should be encouraged.

Refractive errors, including myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, constitute a significant public health concern affecting visual well-being of individuals as well as the academic performance of pupils. Uncorrected refractive error, the second most common cause of preventable blindness globally places a heavy burden on individuals and the society. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of refractive errors among secondary school students in Egor Local Government Area (LGA). The study was carried out for a period of three month. A stratified random sampling method was used where students from the selected schools within Egor LGA were selected for the study. The sample size was 400 with a number of 151 females and 249 males. Data was collected using a well structured self-administered questionnaires. This questionnaire included demographic information and was further divided into three sections. The data collected were analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 22.0. Descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviation) was used to
summarize the variables. Continuous variables was expressed as the mean ± standard deviation for those that displayed normal distribution. A total of 400 students participated in the study between the ages of 11 to 19years (mean age 16.07± 1.320). Majority of the participants was male (249) while the remaining where females (151). The results showed that those who had good knowledge about refractive errors was about 52.3% while those who had good attitudes to refractive errors was 44% and who with good practice of refractive errors was just 17.5% of the
respondents. In conclusion, the knowledge about refractive error was fair, attitude towards refractive error was good but the practices towards refractive error was poor.

This study investigated the availability, functionality and utilization of instructional materials in the teaching and learning of basic science in junior secondary schools in Egor local Government area of Edo state. Four research questions were raised to guide the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The sample for the study consists of 40 basic science teachers from 20 junior secondary schools in Egor local Government area of Edo state. A questionnaire titled “Availability, Functionality, and Utilization of Instructional materials in the Teaching and Learning of Basic Science in Junior Secondary Schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State” and a checklist were the instrument used for data collection. Data collected from the respondents were analyzed using percentage, mean and standard deviation. Findings from the study revealed that majority of the required and essential instructional materials for effective basic science teaching were not available in schools. Basic science teachers fairly utilize instructional materials during classroom instruction. Teachers’ lack of motivation, short periods allocated to basic science classes on the school time-table, large class size, lack of supervision of teachers by school administrators and lack of in-service training for teachers were identified as challenges faced by basic science teachers in the utilization of instruction for basic science teaching. Lastly, inadequate funding to acquire instructional materials, high cost of instructional materials, poor implementation of educational policies, mismanagement of funds meant to purchase instructional materials and insufficient improvisation of instructional materials are factors affecting the availability of instructional materials in schools. Based on these findings, the study recommended that Government should ensure adequate provision of funds for the procurement of instructional materials that are not available in secondary schools. Government should provide incentives to motivate and enable teachers purchase instructional materials. Teachers should improvise instructional materials for basic science teaching where the standard ones are not available. Principals and school administrators should ensure strict supervision of basic science teachers to ensure the utilization of instructional materials. Government should provide in-service training for teachers on the utilization of instructional materials.

Substance abuse among young people has become a pressing social and public health concern in Nigeria and across the world. Youth, defined as individuals in their adolescent and early adult years, are at a critical stage of development where experimentation, peer influence, and exposure to risky behaviors are heightened. The misuse of substances such as alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and prescription or illicit drugs poses significant dangers to their physical health, mental well-being, education, and future productivity.

This study assessed perception and effectiveness of sex education among secondary school students in Egor Local Government Area. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population of the study consists of four thousand five hundred and sixty SSI to SSIII students in the Senior Secondary Schools in Egor Local Government Area. The multistage sampling technique was employed to select 154 students from 5 schools in Egor Local Government Area. The research instrument used in the study was a four point likert scale and dichotomous questionnaire developed by the researcher, the instrument was validated by the researchers supervisor, the reliability of the instrument was determined by using the test re-test method and the reliability coefficient of 0.76 was obtained. The questionnaire was administered and retrieved by the researcher, out of the 154 administered questionnaire only 130 were valid and complete for the analysis, the data collected was collated and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings of the study revealed that ; there is a high perception of sex education among secondary school students. Students have high level of awareness of the benefits of sex education and there is a high level of effectiveness of sex education in secondary schools Based on the findings, the following recommendations were made: Schools continue to integrate comprehensive sex education into their curricula, ensuring that it covers all necessary topics to further enhance students' understanding and awareness, regular training and workshops for teachers on delivering sex education effectively should be conducted, focusing on up-to-date information and teaching methodologies and parents should be encouraged to participate in sex education programs and discussions to reinforce the information provided at school and to create a supportive environment at home.

The study seeks to investigate the knowledge of causes and effects of environmental pollution among residents in Egor local government area. In order that the objective in this research work might be achieved, research design employed in this research is descriptive survey design. The data collected from the questionnaire was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Based on the data collected it was discovered that there is a high level of knowledge of the causes and effects of environmental pollution among residents in Egor local government area. Additionally it was discovered that it was discovered female residents in Egor local government area of Edo state have an influence on the level of knowledge of the causes and effects of environmental pollution. The study recommends organizing educational workshops that focus on the causes and effects of environmental pollution, Launch awareness campaigns using various media, including radio, television, social media, and local newspapers, . Implementing educational programs in local schools to teach children about environmental issues, Organizing clean-up events that not only help improve the local environment but also serve as practical learning experiences about pollution and its effects and Encouraging active participation from both males and females in environmental conservation efforts can foster a more comprehensive understanding of pollution and its impacts.

This study assesses factors affecting the performance of participants in literacy education in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. To guide the study, five (5) research questions were raised and were further formulated to their corresponding hypotheses. A descriptive research design was adopted. The population of this study consists of all
Junior Secondary School three (JSS 3) Students in Egor local Government Area of Edo State (755 male students and 775 female students). Simple random sampling technique was used to select one hundred and fifty (150) junior Secondary School three (JSS 3) public secondary school students. The instruments used for the study was Factors Affecting Participants Performance in Literacy Education Questionnaire “FAPPLQ”. The instrument was validated by research experts including the researcher’s supervisor in Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Benin City. The reliability of the instruments was obtained using Cronbach Alpha method. Data were collected and analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation