Facilities In Secondary Schools Research Articles

Analytical study for the assessment by Independent Monitoring Unit (IMU) for monitoring teaching effectiveness and physical facilities in Secondary Schools of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Analytical study for the assessment by Independent Monitoring Unit (IMU) for monitoring teaching effectiveness and physical facilities in Secondary Schools of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Effectiveness of Monitoring and Evaluation System in Improving Educational Facilities at Secondary School Level in Punjab (Pakistan)

The focus of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of monitoring and evaluation system in improving educational facilities at secondary school level in Punjab. The study employed a survey design to assess the effectiveness of the monitoring system in enhancing the missing facilities in secondary schools in Punjab. The population of the study consisted of both male and female principals, headteachers, SSTs, PSTs, MEAs, CEOs, DEOs, and DMOs of public secondary schools in Punjab. The study was limited to the secondary schools of the Punjab government. For sampling, districts of Punjab were chosen from three regions of Punjab: Rahim Yar Khan, Faisalabad, and Rawalpindi. The study was descriptive and quantitative, as well as qualitative (QUAN-qual). The researcher randomly selected a sample from urban and rural schools using stratified random sampling, resulting in a four hundred and twenty-nine-sample size. This study investigates the effectiveness of the monitoring and evaluation system in addressing missing facilities in secondary-level institutions. The study found that the government's monitoring system, although continuously updating the condition of basic facilities, does not accurately reflect the actual needs of schools for better infrastructure. The lack of resources affects motivation to perform better, and improvements in the system are needed. Further research is recommended to further improve the system.

Institutional and Societal Challenges in the Utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Transformation of Senior Secondary Education in Rivers State

The study examined Institutional and Societal Challenges in the Utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for transformation of Senior Secondary Education in Rivers State. Three research questions and hypotheses guided the study. Descriptive survey design was adopted with a population of 6859 teachers and principals in public senior secondary schools in Rivers State. The sample of the study was 823 which represents 12% of the entire population. A 4-point Likert scale self-structured questionnaire titled Societal and Institutional Challenges to the Utilization of Information and Technology for Secondary Education Questionnaire (SICUICTQ) was used for the study. The instrument which was made up of 30 items had its face and the content validity determined by three experts from the Department of measurement and evaluations while the reliability of the instrument was estimated to be 0.89 using Cronbach alpha coefficient. The data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer all research questions while the z test was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level significance. A criterion mean of 2.50 was used as the cut-off mean. Any mean greater than 2.50 was regarded as high extent while mean less than 2.50 was low extent. Findings of the study revealed that the availability of ICT facilities in secondary schools was to a low extent, ICT utilization was to a low extent due to lack of training, funding and that funding challenges affect the utilization of ICT for secondary Education Transformation in Rivers State to a high extent. The study recommended amongst others that for the transformation of the secondary educational system, the government and stakeholders of secondary education should provide ICT facilities in schools as well as look into the challenges of utilizing ICT for enhanced utilization of ICT for secondary education transformation.

Teachers’ Use of ICT Facilities in Mathematics Education

Mathematics education is a crucial component of a well-rounded education, providing students with essential problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities. Utilization of ICT in the teaching context has had a major positive impression, especially on teachers. ICT facilities are now used as a tool for mathematics teaching and learning to satisfy the needs of both teachers and learners. This study aimed to investigate teachers’ technology use in Mathematics Education in four selected public secondary schools. The study employed a survey design. A straightforward random selection method was used to select and include fourteen individuals in this investigation. The data presented was gathered through questionnaires. Using percentage and mean, the information that was collected was examined. Fourteen mathematics teachers that were selected for the study had an average mean of 3.68, revealing that the majority of secondary mathematics teachers use of ICT facilities to support the teaching of mathematics. To increase the use of ICT facilities in secondary schools, it is advised that teachers keep utilizing technology in the classroom. The findings of this study contribute to the existing body of research on effective ICT utilization in Mathematics Education.

Physical Planning as a tool to Address Declining Urban Residential Qualityand Quality of Life in select Neighbourhoods in Yenagoa City

Residential quality has become a fundamental determinant of quality of life in urban settlements. The study aims to assess the impact of declining residential quality and quality of life in Yenagoa City, Nigeria. The objectives are to identify residential quality indicators of QoL used to assess these impacts of residential quality indicators on QoL and identify sustainable physical planning measures to improve residential quality and QoL of residents of the study area. The study adopted a quantitative research approach employing a descriptive research design. The study employed a simple random technique for the selection of 6 neighbourhoods. Three hundred ninety-six (396) respondents were obtained by applying the Taro Yamane formula at a 5% precision level and proportionately distributed across sampled neighbourhoods. The study found that the declining residential quality affects physical, social and economic domains of life as residents are living more in rooming housing and blocks of flats with an average of 4-6 households and 2-3 households, with mostly 4-6 persons per household occupying 2-3 rooms and 1 room. More than 60% of the buildings in the neighbourhoods needed more water supply and mainly had untarred access roads without drainages. The findings further showed that some neighbourhoods lacked secondary school facilities. The study found that the prevalence of crime and violence has caused injury, property loss and life in the study area. The study found that a substantial percentage of residents are unemployed, with the average earning of the employed being less than N60,000 monthly. The study revealed that the contributions of the indicators used for assessing demonstrated from the rating of perceived QoL of the neighbourhoods as “unsatisfactory” and “satisfactory”. However, to improve these conditions, the following measures are proffered including urban renewal schemes should be carried out in the neighbourhoods, government agencies involved in physical planning, development control and management should strictly enforce existing physical planning policies, regulations and standards, develop a Participatory Planning Approach (PPA) framework were members of the neighbourhoods and the city development agencies will collaborate in the decision-making process and halt urban sprawl and leapfrog development in the city to prevent informal settlements formation.

Assessment of maintenance culture of school facilities in secondary schools in Sandamu local government area, katsina state, Nigeria

The study investigated Assessment Of Maintenance Culture Of School Facilities In Secondary Schools In Sandamu Local Government Area, Katsina State, Nigeria The study was guided by two objectives, which include Assess the maintenance culture of structural facilities in Secondary Schools in Sandamu Local Government area of Katsina state, Nigeria; The study answered two research questions which include: Are Structural facilities properly maintained in Secondary Schools in Sandamu Local Government area of Katsina state, Nigeria? Descriptive Survey research design was used for the study. The population of study was 445 which comprised12 principals, 289 teachers and 144 PTA officials. Simple random sampling technique was used in selecting 196 respondents consisted of 7 principals, 140 teachers and 49 PTA officials. A structured questionnaire, titled Assessment of Schools Facilities Maintenance Culture in Secondary Schools Questionnaire (ASFMCSSQ). was used as a means for data collection. The instrument was validated by Educationist and statisticians for content and face validity. Mean and Standard deviation were used to answer the research questions raised by the study. The study found out that structural facilities such as classrooms, library, laboratories were properly maintained in the secondary schools. And some recommendations were put forth which include, there is need for the Quality Assurance Officials to prioritize regular and adequate supervision to ensure sustainability of the maintenance of school facilities.

Teachers’ Readiness for Information and Communication Technology in Teaching of Biology in Secondary Schools in Ekiti State, Nigeria

This study investigates the readiness of teachers for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) integration in the teaching of Biology in secondary schools within Emure Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. The research aims to assess students' performance in Biology, examine the availability and utilization of ICT for teaching Biology, and explore the potential influence of ICT on students' performance. A descriptive survey design was employed, with data collected from 10 Biology teachers and 90 students across five secondary schools in Emure-Ekiti. The research instruments, Information and Technology Equipment Checklist (ITEC) and Biology Performance Inventory (BPI), were used to gather data on ICT availability, utilization, and students' performance in Biology. The study revealed a low level of availability and utilization of ICT facilities in the sampled schools. However, the level of students' performance in Biology was found to be moderate. The findings suggest that the availability and extent of ICT utilization have a significant impact on students' performance in Biology. Recommendations include government intervention to provide ICT facilities in secondary schools, enforcement of ICT utilization through inspectorate departments, and active engagement of Biology teachers in incorporating ICT tools in their teaching methods.

Teachers’ Effectiveness on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Utilization in Secondary Schools: Calabar Education Zone

There are problems with teachers’ effectiveness as a result of improper utilization of ICT facilities in teaching and learning process. This research is to examine teachers’ effectiveness on the use of information and communication technology (ICT) facilities in secondary schools, Calabar education zone. Specifically, this research sought to find the influence of overhead projector and digital versatile disk facilities on teachers’ effectiveness in government secondary schools. Related literature and some empirical studies were reviewed. Two research questions and two hypotheses were formulated which guided this research work. Four Likert rating scales made up of 16 structured questionnaire items used in generating data for the study, while the instrument was face validated by three experts. The population of 1,831 respondents with the sample size of 886 teachers and a survey design technique were employed. Data collected was analyzed using the simple percentages and bar charts for the research questions and analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to test the hypotheses formulated. The finding revealed that overhead1 projectors and digital versatile disk families were found fairly utilized in teaching and learning process and they significantly influences teachers’ effectiveness in secondary schools. It is recommended that digital versatile disk should be made available in government secondary schools and overhead projectors should be installed. Also, teachers and students should be trained on the use of the ICT facilities in order to use them for teachers' effectiveness.

Assessment of Availability and Utilization of Information Technology in The Teaching of Biology in Ekiti State Secondary Schools, Nigeria

The study investigated availability and utilization of information technology in the teaching of Biology in Ekiti State secondary schools. The descriptive research design of the survey type was adopted in the study. The population of this study consisted of all the secondary schools in Ekiti State. The sample for this study consisted of 100 Biology teachers which were selected from 50 secondary schools in Ekiti State. The sample was selected using simple random and stratified random sampling techniques. Information and Technology Equipment Checklist was used for data collection. The face and content validity of each instrument was done by experts in Test and Measurement. The data collected for this study were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings of the study revealed that the level of availability, level of adequacy and extent of utilization of information technology facilities in teaching Biology in Ekiti State secondary schools were low. It was recommended among others that the government should provide information technology facilities in secondary schools and inspectorate department should ensure that schools with information technology facilities should put it into use in teaching and learning of school subjects especially Biology.

Management of Clothing and Textiles Facilities in Secondary Schools in Yobe State for National Development

Clothing and Textiles are vital components of Home Economic Education. It is a vocation-oriented course that demands adequate facilities for its effectiveness in an institution. However, there is poor management of the available facilities in clothing and textiles laboratories in most of the secondary schools in Nigeria. These facilities include sewing machine, interlocking machine, design machine, monograming machine, loom, buckets, twine, dice, and chemicals. This leads to undesirable consequences that affect national development. This paper posits that effective management of these facilities for proper utilization among the youths in secondary schools would lead to national development. Hence, the paper concludes and recommends that there should be regular maintenance services of the equipment and tools to enhance maximum utilization; school administrators or proprietors should ensure that sufficient funds are available for necessary maintenance costs; management should also ensure that only versed operators should operate the machines; and honesty and good attitude towards government properties should be encouraged.

Impact of School Community Relation and Development of Secondary Education in Sagbama Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

This research work is on the impact of school community relation and development of secondary education in Sagbama Local Government Area Bayelsa State Nigeria. A survey design was adopted for this research work. A twelve item questionnaire was adopted as the main instrument for data collection of the study. This instrument was carefully administered to a sampled population of 1200 students from 20 secondary schools within the Sagbama Local Government Area. Three research questions were raised for the study. The reliability of the instrument was further determined by applying reliability test and chronbach alpha co-efficient value of 0.73 was realized showing the instrument as reliable for the study. Findings from the research show that the role of the community influences development of facilities in secondary schools within the community and also that community involvement opportunities contributes to the development of secondary schools in Sagbama LGA.

Usability and Utilization of ICT Among Educational Administrators in Secondary Students in Public School

This study examines the usability and utilization of ICT difficulty among educational administrators in secondary students in public schools, Kwara state, Nigeria. Despite the roles of ICT can play in education, secondary schools in Nigeria are yet to comprehensively adapt them for teaching and learning. Efforts geared towards the integration of ICTs into the secondary school system have not had much impact. The paper identified inadequate funding of ICT education, inadequate ICT facilities in secondary schools, unstable power supply, High Cost of ICT facilities, poor implementation of Government policies on ICT, poor network service and coverage, and poor ICT literacy as the challenges preventing effective administration of ICT in the public secondary schools in Kwara State. The paper thereby suggests the following: government should increase the funding of ICT education, provide capacity development for teachers and school administrators, provide adequate ICT facilities, ensure a constant supply of power and implement all the ICT educational policies. Recommendations were then made to the government.

TEACHERS’ COMPETENCIES AND CONSTRAINTS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF E-LEARNING IN PHYSICS IN COVID-19 PANDEMIC ERA

<p>The study investigated teachers’ competencies and constraints in the implementation of e-learning in Physics in the pandemic COVID-19 era. The study adopted the mixed-method research design, specifically descriptive survey and exploratory analysis. The purposive sampling technique was used to select a sample of 66 secondary school Physics teachers in secondary schools in Port Harcourt and Obio-Akpor Local Government Areas of Rivers State. The research instruments were Basic e-Learning Implementation Competencies and Constraints Questionnaire (Be-LICCQ) (r = 0.82) and the Structured Interview Template on e-learning (SITe-L). Data were analyzed using Mean. The study revealed that Physics teachers lack basic competencies in utilizing e-learning facilities in secondary schools. Several constraints were identified by Physics teachers such as inadequate technical support, teachers’ resistance to e-learning adoption, epileptic power supply, poor internet connectivity, and administrative barriers among others. The study, therefore, recommends training and retraining of Physics teachers in other to empower them with the skills needed for the implementation of e-learning in Physics, especially in the pandemic era.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0283/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Analysis of Available Lab Facilities at Secondary Level

Science education plays an important role in the creation of creativity in the personality of students. There is a strong relationship between science education and practical work, due to which it is not possible for the students to have conceptual knowledge of science subjects without proper practical performance in the classroom. The purpose of this research study was to analyse the available lab facilities in secondary schools. The research was qualitative in nature. The population of this research study was all the high schools of district Narowal. There was a total of 157 high schools indistrict Narowal which were 75 boy high schools and 82 girls high schools. In the first stage,proportionate stratified sampling techniques were used to select male and female public sector high schools. In the second stage, 20 Percent of high schools from each stratum were taken by using a simple random sampling technique. Therefore, there was a total of 31 public sector high schools, 20 Percent of which 15 public sector high schools for boys and 16 public sector high schools for girls were selected. It is concluded that spring balance, pendulum, magnet, prism, screw gauge, glass slab and voltmeter facilities was highly observed in secondary schools which signifies their availability.

Assessment of Availability, Teachers’ Proficiency and Challenges of ICT Integration in Teaching Secondary School Mathematics and Science in Bauchi State, Nigeria

The study assesses status of integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in teaching mathematics and science at Public Senior Secondary School in Bauchi Central Educational zone of Bauchi State, Nigeria. The study was aimed to; find out types of available ICT facilities for teaching mathematics and science; establish teacher’s proficiency level of integration of ICT in teaching and learning of Mathematics and Science, and establish challenges faced in the integration of ICT facilities for teaching mathematics and science, Descriptive research design was used for the study. Non Proportional and Purposeful sampling were used for choosing fifty (50) teachers who formed the sample of the study. The sample size was taken from a target population of 250 (20%) mathematics and science teachers. Two instruments were used for data collection. Included were structured and open ended questionnaires and interviews. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Findings revealed high percentage of teacher’s response on the availability of ICT facilities in the study schools, included were white board (74.5 %), laptops (68.6%), printers (56.9%), computer device (50.9%), smart board (50.1 %) and projectors (49.0%). Half (51.0%) of teachers reported internet service and scanning machine not functional. Few teachers (15.7%) reported computers and printers (11.7 %) not functional. Majority (44%) of mathematics and science teachers have a fair knowledge of using ICT facilities to present lesson. Result revealed teachers lack of workshop/seminar on ICT integration (88.2%), students’ ratio to ICT facilities (computers) (86.3%) and lack of time for teachers (58.6%) using ICT during lesson were major challenges. The implication of the study is that effective ICT integration can only be actualized if new initiatives are taken. Thus the study recommended that Mathematics and science teachers should be engaged on professional development training with emphasis on ICT integration in the classroom situation. Stake holders in education sectors and school administrators most ensure effective functions of available ICT facilities in secondary schools.

Comparative Effects of Demonstration Method and Blending Learning on Academic Achievement and Interest of Agricultural Science Students in Nsukka Education Zone of Nigeria

The study focused on the comparative effects of demonstration method and blended learning on the achievement and interest of Agricultural Secondary School Student in Nsukka. Two research questions guided the study while two hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. Quasi experimental design, specifically pre-test and post-test group was adopted. The sample for the study was 80 SSII Students comprised of males and females from intact class. The two classes were randomly assigned experimental group I and II. The experimental group one was taught with demonstration method while experimental group II were taught with blended learning and. The treatment lasted for four weeks. The instruments for data collection were Agricultural Achievement Test (AAT) comprising thirty questions and Interest Inventory. The two instruments used for data collection were validated by three experts all from Department of Agricultural Education. The reliability of the instruments was established using Cronbach alpha for AAT and Kudder-Richardson 20 for AII. AAT and AII yielded a coefficient of 0.74 and 0.77 respectively. Mean, standard deviation and Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) were used to analyze the data collected for the study. Findings of the study revealed that blended learning enhanced students’ achievement and interest in Agricultural science more than demonstration method. Furthermore, the tested hypotheses revealed that there was significant different between the effects of demonstration and blended learning on students’ interest in Agricultural science. Hence, the study recommended amongst others that; that the federal ministry of education should provide internet facilities in secondary schools to ensure blended learning is incorporated as to improve achievement and interest of students and also state government should organize workshops, in-service training programme for teachers so that they would be conversant in the use of blended learning.

AVAILABILITY AND ADEQUACY OF WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE (WASH) FACILITIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA

Hand-washing practice, which is globally recognized as the simplest, most affordable and effective way of curtailing the spread of infectious diseases, is still low in developing countries. This is largely influenced by the dearth and adequacy of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities. This paper investigated the level of availability and adequacy of WASH facilities in secondary schools in a developing, sub-Sharan country, particularly Lagos State, Nigeria. Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) guided this research. In all, 620 pupils were selected through multi-stage sampling methods. Two local government areas were selected from each of the three senatorial zones in the study area. Through purposive sampling method, Junior Secondary 3 (JS 3 or Basic 9), and Senior Secondary 3 (SS3) were selected from each local government of the State, comprising schools that are owned by Lagos State Government the others are privately owned. Research instruments adopted included questionnaire, focus group discussion guide, document observation and unobtrusive observation of hand hygiene facilities. Quantitative data were analyzed through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), while focus group data and related online media materials were analyzed based on research themes. Findings showed that majority of the respondents (87.4%) admitted that the most common type of toilet facility was a water closet, followed by a pit latrine (13.7%) and open space (1.6%) for defecation. Although respondents were on average satisfied with the level of provision of running water in secondary schools in Lagos State, the majority considered the provision of wash hand basin to be very inadequate. Researchers therefore recommend improvement of structures and facilities relating to WASH in schoolls throughout Lagos State, Nigeria.

Quality Education and Educational Facilities in Secondary Schools: A Nexus

This study examines the educational facilities which are important in providing quality education at secondary schools. The researcher examined the appropriateness of physical infrastructure, teaching-learning material, library, computer laboratory, and science laboratory at secondary schools to find out nexus of quality education with these provided educational facilities. The research design of the study was quantitative in nature. The research population included 194 secondary schools in Bahawalnagar, 194 head teachers, and 3739 SSTs. The sample of the study was comprised of over 45 head teachers and 90 sets of all the secondary schools of Tehsil Bahawalnagar selected by using cluster random sampling technique. A questionnaire was developed on a 5- point Likert scale to examine & analyze the educational facilities including teaching-learning material, computer laboratory, and library and science laboratory. An observation checklist was also developed and used for the collection of data. The further checklist was divided into three options yes, no and status further divided into two options useable and unusable, appropriateness, and inappropriateness. Data was collected & analyzed using descriptive statistics including percentage and frequency to examine the appropriateness of educational facilities. Quantitative data was analyzed using computer-generated software SPSS. Results revealed that the majority of the respondents were agreed with educational facilities. The study concludes that the researcher observe the educational facilities through a checklist maximum facilities were present, useable and appropriateness of these was also registered. Research study recommended that more opportunities for students may be available for experience science being exposed to more practical’s work in labs which may enhance better performance in science subjects.

Digital Literacy and Utilization of ICT Resources for Teaching and Learning amongst Secondary School Teachers in Anambra State, Nigeria: Implications amidst Covid-19 Pandemic

The importance of digital learning was made abundantly clear when schools across the world transited from the traditional classroom learning to on-line learning as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic showed the world that we were not as prepared for digital learning as we thought. Teachers were not familiar with the issues brought on by digital learning and many students did not know how to properly employ available technology . This research, assess the level of digital literacy and use of ICT resources by secondary school teachers in Awka South, Anambra State. Specifically, the objectives of the study were to find out if the teachers in the secondary schools in Awka South LGA are digital literate, the extent of teacher’s awareness of ICT resources, find out if the teachers utilize ICT resources in curriculum delivery and examine the various problems encountered by the teachers in the use of e-learning resources, and as well explore what problems this poses to teaching and learning in the time of Covid-19. The study adopted a survey method. A total of two hundred and forty (240) senior class teachers were selected from nineteen (19) public secondary schools in Awka South. A formal questionnaire was constructed and used to collect data from a target group of 240 respondents as adopted. Descriptive analytical techniques such as frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation were applied to analyze and interpret the data. The outcomes of such analysis are presented on tables. The result of the study showed that a number of the teachers are not digitally literate and are not aware of ICT and e-learning resource, which led to the disruption of teaching and learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. A major factor which contributed to inadequate awareness of ICT among teachers is lack of teacher’s professional development on ICT awareness and limited support and motivation from school leaders and the government. The few who are digital literate and could access ICT resources are confronted with problems such as lack of internet facilities, poor electricity, poor network, poor management and high cost of ICT facilities and internet data bundles. The study recommended provision of ICT facilities in secondary schools, the installation of internet facilities in secondary schools, subsidized data bundles, provision of e-libraries and creation of awareness about e-learning resources and compulsory ICT and Digital literacy training for teachers. Key words : ICT Resources, Digital Literacy, Awareness, Utilization, Secondary School Teachers. DOI: 10.7176/JEP/12-21-08 Publication date: July 31 st 2021

The Effects of the Station Rotation Model in Promoting Libyan Students’ EFL Writing: Blended Learning

In the new digital age, educational technology has been commonly integrated to improve educational practices. Despite the existence of basic facilities in secondary schools of Libya, the use of technology has not been officially encouraged and practiced by instructors. Likewise, there is no empirical account on how technology implementation could improve secondary school students’ writing performance. This study aimed to explore how students’ engagement in a Station Rotation Model (SRM) using a blended learning approach, could improve their writing performance. This study employed a quasi-experimental design, which includes 51 second-graders for the experimental (26 students) and control group (25 students) in a Libyan secondary state school in Alkhoms, Libya. The comparison of the students’ pre-test and post-test writing scores on a 300-word essay indicated a significant improvement in their performance. This study employed a qualitative instrument to investigate students’ perceptions of the SRM. The results of the focus group interviews further showed that the students had highly valued the online and collaborative aspects of the intervention for pleasure and pedagogical purposes. It was also found that the process-oriented view of learning is better demonstrated with an SRM writing course. The findings of this study can be a point of reference to stakeholders, teachers, curriculum designers and even students to develop an alternative writing approach to improve EFL students’ writing performance.