Federal Tertiary Institutions Research Articles

Implementing Cooperative Learning for Sustainable STEM Education in Nigeria: Preservice Science Teachers’ Knowledge and Beliefs

The study investigated preservice science teachers’ (PST) knowledge and beliefs about the implementation of cooperative learning for sustainable science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in Nigeria given that evidence shows that several Nigerian teachers are still unskilled in 21st-century pedagogies. The study sought to determine PSTs’ competencies for implementing cooperative learning in science classrooms, as informed by their knowledge and beliefs about the effectiveness of applying cooperative learning to teach science concepts. Four research questions guided the study. The design of the study is a descriptive survey involving the collection of quantitative data via questionnaires. This research design is appropriate for the present study as it sought to determine the knowledge and beliefs PSTs have about cooperative learning (CL). The study sample was drawn from all the PSTs in the federal tertiary institution (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka) in Anambra State, Nigeria using the convenience sampling technique. The data for this study were collected electronically using an adapted version of Bouas (1993). The scale’s reliability was determined using the Cronbach alpha technique (α=.73). Percentage, weighted mean, and standard deviation, and one sample t-test were used to analyse the data collected in this study. The study’s findings showed that PSTs in Nigeria were both knowledgeable and held positive beliefs about cooperative learning pedagogy. Based on the study’s findings, implications for the study were discussed.

Assessing the Role of ICT Training in Bridging Digital Competence Gap among Administrative Staff of Federal Tertiary Institutions in South-West Nigeria

This study examines the role of ICT training in bridging digital competence gap among administrative staff of the Federal tertiary institutions in southwest Nigeria. The study employed the survey approach with the use of questionnaire as instrument for data collection. The population comprised all senior Registry staff of the institutions from which a sample of 373 was selected systematic multi-stage technique. Three hypotheses were formulated and tested with inferential statistics involving regression at 0.05 level of significance. The results indicate that ICT training has significant contributions to electronic information processing skills, virtual communication ability and adaptive technology use among administrative staff of Federal tertiary institutions in South-west Nigeria. It was concluded that ICT training especially in domain specific areas is essential in equipping administrative staff of federal tertiary institutions with relevant and up-to-date digital skills, bridging the digital competence gap and leads to adaptation of the staff to new and emerging technologies. The study recommends that ICT training needs of the administrative staff should be regularly assessed and such trainings should be domain-centered and focused on key areas of administrative roles in which digital competence and mastery are required.

Implementation of Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria: Impact and Way Forward

This paper titled “Implementation of Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) in Tertiary institutions in Nigeria: Impact and way forward” was carried out with the objectives of analyzing the impact of the implementation of Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) on tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Secondary data were used in the paper. The secondary data were collected from print and online publications. The paper's theoretical framework was anchored on Marx & Engel's Class theory (1971). A content analytical approach was employed in the research methodology. The study concluded that the implementation of the IPPIS policy on federal tertiary institutions in Nigeria has led to the disengagement of contract staff in federal tertiary institutions; slow down recruitment in federal tertiary institutions; led to violation of the autonomy of the institutions and the IPPIS policy did not suit the management structure and peculiarities of tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Based on these findings; the paper suggested that since the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) is not designed to suit the administration and management of tertiary institutions in Nigeria, therefore, the federal government should remove all tertiary institutions from the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).

Study of Green Human Resource Management and Employees’ Performance in Federal Tertiary Institutions in Ogun State, Nigeria

The study looked at how employees performed at Federal Tertiary Institutions in Ogun State, Nigeria, in relation to green human resource management. The study specifically looked into how employees' performance was impacted by green pay and benefits as well as green communication in Federal Tertiary Institutions in Ogun State. Three Federal Tertiary Institutions in Ogun Statehosted the study. For the study, a survey research design was used. A sample size of 303 was taken from the 1441 academic staff members of the Federal Tertiary Institutions in Ogun State, Nigeria, who make up the study's population. Due to the fact thatthese institutions are the only Federal Tertiary institutions in the State, a purposive selection technique was utilized to choose the sample. Taro Yamane sample size calculation formula was used to determine the sample size. Using a systematic, customized questionnaire, primary sourcedata for the study were gathered. Component factor analysis and Cronbach Alpha statistics were used to examine the psychometric properties (validity and reliability) of the instrument. Thestudy utilised SPSS software version 26, and developed multiple linear regression to assess the descriptive and inferential statistics of the study's data. According to the study, green pay and benefits have a favorable, noteworthy impact on employees' performance. Based on the findings, the study concluded that there is a strong positive correlation between green human resource management and employee performance

Availability and Utilization of Security Facilities in Federal Tertiary Institutions of Enugu State, Nigeria

The study assesses the availability and utilization of security facilities in federal tertiary institutions of Enugu State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. 180 Security Officers of the Federal Government Tertiary Institutions in Enugu State constitute the population of the study. 40 male security operatives and 20 female security operatives were selected using a proportionate stratified sampling technique and stratified along the security operatives of the four federal tertiary institutions in Enugu State. Two research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. Research question one was answered using the frequency count and percentages while research two was answered using mean and standard deviation. The null hypothesis was tested using t-test analysis at a 0.05 significance level. The data were collected using the “Availability of Security Facilities Checklist (ASFC)” and “Utilization of Security Facilities Questionnaire (USFQ)”. The instruments were validated by three experts. Cronbach Alpha reliability test gave 0.85 and 0.87 respectively with an overall reliability coefficient of 0.86. The study showed that security facilities are not adequately available while the few available facilities are moderately utilized. The study established no significant difference in the mean responses of male security operatives and female security operatives on the extent security facilities are utilized. The study concluded that the availability and utilization of security facilities are inadequate to tackle the menacing challenges of security. The study recommended that continuous assessment of security facilities is essential to eliminating security challenges in tertiary institutions.

Think–Pair-Share instructional method: A pedagogical tool for enhancing students’ academic achievement in cataloguing and classification

The study investigated the effect of Think-Pair-Share (TPS) instructional method on students’ academic achievement in cataloguing and classification course in tertiary institutions in Anambra State with emphasis on gender.Quasi- experimental design was adopted. Out of three federal tertiary institutions in Anambra State two were selected using purposive random sampling technique. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The instrument used for data collection was Cataloguing and Classification Achievement Test (CCAT).The results show that think-pair share instructional teaching method enhanced academic achievement of students in Cataloguing and classification course. Again, the finding revealed that gender was not significant on student overall achievement using think-pair share and lecture method. The researchers recommended that think pair share instructional method should be adopted as an effective strategy for teaching cataloguing and classification course.

Perception of COVID-19 Vaccine among Lecturers and Healthcare Workers in University of Port Harcourt

Background: The University of Port Harcourt is the first Federal tertiary institution in Rivers State. Rivers State is in the South-South region and a major economic city known for crude oil exploration in the country has had its share of the pandemic, in Rivers State there are currently 9,365 confirmed cases, number of cases on admission 1193, number discharged 8,063, and the number of deaths 109 as at August 22, 2021. The cases are still rising especially with the new string and the third wave. The University of Port Harcourt will not be spared in the distribution of the cases as such, perception of vaccine is important in convincing people to take the vaccine which will prevention new infection and keep the prevalence value low. Hence, this study was done to survey the perception of covid-19 vaccine uptake amongst lecturers and healthcare workers in the University of Port Harcourt. Materials and Methods: The study was cross-sectional carried out in the entire three senatorial districts of Rivers State. The study population was the healthcare workers in some selected hospitals in Rivers State, University staff both teaching and non-teaching staff and some selected establishment in Rivers State. The sample size used for the study was five hundred, sampling technique used was simple random sampling. The data collection tool used for the study was a self-structured closed-ended questionnaire. Results and Discussions: The results of the study showed that other civil servants who have taken vaccine before had the rate 20.0%, UNIPORT staff members 32.4%, and healthcare workers 44.1%; those that know about the availability of vaccine: Other civil servants 20.0%, UNIPORT staff members 32.8%, healthcare workers 42.0%; an analysis of participants who were willing to pay for the vaccine showed thus: 2.0% civil servants, 5.0% UNIPORT staff members, 5.0% healthcare workers. Conclusions: The results of the study showed that 2/3rd of the participants have heard about ...........

Maximizing the benefits of computer aided instruction for effective learning of electronic libraries course among third year students in federal tertiary institutions in Anambra State

The paper investigated the benefits of computer aided instruction (CAI)for effective learning of electronic libraries course among third year students in federal tertiary institutions in Anambra state. Descriptive survey was adopted. The sample of the study comprised 60 respondents made up of male and female students in Federal College of Education (Technical),Umunze and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Three research questions guided the study while one hypothesis was tested. The research instrument was questionnaire which was validated by experts. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation The study revealed benefits of CAI to third year Electronic Libraries course students. Training was recommended for new intakes and lecturers to enable them acquire ICT skills for use of computer aided instruction. This area is less researched especially as it relates to teaching Internet and electronic libraries as a course in a developing country like Nigeria. A replication of this study could be done using other Library and Information Science courses such as cataloguing and classification, serials management and oral tradition.

The Impact of Federal Character Principles on National Integration in the Selected Federal Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria

The Impact of Federal Character Principles on National Integration in the Selected Federal Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria

The Effect of Recruitment and Selection Pattern on Institutional Efficiency: A Study of Five Selected Federal Tertiary Institutions in North Eastern Nigeria

This study examines the effect of recruitment and selection pattern on institutional productivity with focus on five selected tertiary institution in the North eastern Nigeria. It corroborates submissions in literature that recruitment and selection pattern is pivotal to the success of an organization. The findings of the study reveal that majority of the respondents believed recruitment and selection pattern in their institutions are tainted by the triangular fault lines of ethnicity, religion, regionalism and other parochial considerations instead of merit. Consequently, since most of the employees are connected to the leadership of the institution, there seems to be lack-luster attitude on the part of the leadership to impartially enforce rules and uncompromisingly maintain standards which are critical to institutional efficiency and productivity. The study adopted a survey research design and employed both primary and secondary data to address the major research question. The population of the study was both academic and non-academic staff of the selected tertiary institutions. Result was determined using tools like bar-chart and simple percentage with the aid of excel software statistical analysis. The study concludes that organizations would be more efficient and productive if the tenets of merit and impersonality are upheld in their recruitment and selection process. This by implication will mean that only the suitably qualified candidates are recruited or employed irrespective of their ethnic, religious or regional background. Consequently, they will bring to the table their expertise which will enhance organizational efficiency.

Effect of computer aided instruction on students’ interest in selected topics in electronic libraries course in federal tertiary institutions in Anambra State, Nigeria

The purpose of this study was to find out the effect of computer aided instruction on the interest of students in electronic libraries course. The population consisted of 100 electronic libraries students in Library and Information Science Departments in federal tertiary institutions in Anambra State, Nigeria.A27 item structured questionnaire was used for data collection. It was subjected to content validity by experts in Computer Science, Library and Information Science, Vocational Education and Measurement and Evaluation. Two research questions and two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The study adopted quasi-experimental design. Pretest-posttest equivalent groups was used. The sample for the study consisted of sixty third year library and information science students. The internal consistency of the instrument was determined using Kuder-Richardson Formular 21 which yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.92. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research question. Experimental group was taught through computer aided instruction whereas control group was taught through modified lecture method. On the completion of six weeks, the level of interest of the two groups was determined. The findings revealed that the computer aided instruction method of teaching enhanced students’ interest in electronic libraries than the modified lecture method. It was recommended that lecturers should adopt the use of computer aided instruction in teaching of electronic libraries in tertiary institutions in order to enhance students’ interest in electronic libraries.

Managing Industrial Conflict in the Federal Tertiary Institutions in the South East Nigeria : Praxis and Implications for Organisational Performance

Managing Industrial Conflict in the Federal Tertiary Institutions in the South East Nigeria : Praxis and Implications for Organisational Performance

Information and Communication Technology and Financial Administration of Federal Tertiary Institutions in Anambra State

Information and Communication Technology and Financial Administration of Federal Tertiary Institutions in Anambra State

PERCEPTION ON DATING, COURTSHIP AND MARRIAGE AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN FEDERAL TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN OGUN STATE

The study examined the perception on dating, courtship and marriage amongst undergraduates in Federal Tertiary Institutions in Ogun State. The study adopted a survey design. The sample size consisted of 445 students using random sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire constructed by the researchers. Results indicated that 57.8% were of the opinion that marriage shouldn’t be an obligation as it is in our society, 77.5% agreed that to be adequately prepared for adulthood, dating must be practiced, the study also revealed that 97.1% agreed that courtship prepares individuals for marriage life. The study further indicated that there was a significant relationship between undergraduates perception on courtship and mother’s educational level with a value of (χ2 = 13.21. P <0.05). The study concluded that dating helps in the development of adolescents but could pose dangers if not properly practiced, courtship is a structured relationship leading to a long lasting union. It is recommended that practices of sexual adventures a as a result of dating calls for family life education as it would equip young people with knowledge on dating.

Delivery of community information service as corporate social responsibility by librarians in Nigerian tertiary institutions

Various scholarly works have reported the absence of library and information services provision to rural dwellers for addressing their information needs for sustainable development. Coupled with this is the absence of community information centers in the rural areas. Thus, a key question that keeps arising is: whose job is it to provide effective community information services (CIS) to rural dwellers in the country? This necessitated the study, with a view to ascertaining if librarians in academic institutions, considering their location in rural areas, are involved in corporate social responsibility (CSR) by way of providing library and information services in communities? Using four federal tertiary institutions in Imo and Ebonyi states, South East, Nigeria, which are located in rural areas, it was discovered that librarians perceived such idea in the positive direction and also responded positively to the types of CIS that could be rendered as CSR. Possible challenges that may affect the planning and delivery of such CIS programme were also discovered, among which are financial implications, unavailability of communication gadgets and other requisite resources, absence of approval and support from the management of parent institutions, librarians may see such as additional responsibility without financial reward which may lead to resistance, and possible resistance or non-acceptability by leaders and traditional rulers in the communities involved. Recommendations were made for academic librarians to take up provision of CIS as CSR for actualization of sustainable development goals in rural areas in the country.Keywords: community information services, corporate social responsibility, sustainable development goals, librarians

The Quandary of Legal Right to Education and the Quota System Policy of Tertiary Institutions Admission in Nigeria

This paper discusses the inequity in the placement procedure for admissions into federal tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This paper argues that the quota system in Nigeria does not encourage a level play field for admission seekers, therefore denying some their rights to education at the tertiary level and freedom against discriminations.

Food availability, accessibilty and nutritional status of low income households of selected Federal tertiary institutions in Kaduna state, Nigeria

The study determined food availability, accessibility and consumption pattern and nutritional status of low-income households of selected Federal tertiary institutions in Kaduna state, Nigeria. The population comprised of low-income households of Federal tertiary institutions in Kaduna state. A sample of 232 households was drawn purposively from the population. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency percentage and mean). Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) 17th version was used to test null hypotheses at P<0.005 level of significance. The findings indicate that food accessibility and consumption pattern of households had significant relationship with low-income households nutritional status. Recommendations were made based on the findings.

Job satisfaction among doctors and nurses: a case study of federal medical centre Yola, Nigeria

Background: The quality of performance in the health sector to a large extent depends on whether health care providers are job satisfied or dissatisfied. The prevalence of dissatisfaction among doctors and nurses has not been given considerable attention in Nigeria though it affects patient satisfaction and is associated with reduced quality of care. This study assessed the level and factors determining job satisfaction among doctors and nurses in a federal tertiary institution. Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted involving 58 doctors and 182 nurses. Data was collected using a self-administered structured questionnaire designed with a 5 point Lickert scale that determined various levels and factors of job satisfaction that relate to 4 domains: the hospital management, hospital facilities, health care providers and pay and benefits. Scores were added to give an aggregate score for each domain and overall. Independent t-test was used to test for statistical significance in satisfaction levels between doctors and nurses. A p-value of ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Overall 57.5% of respondents were satisfied or very satisfied, 18.9% neutral and 23.5% dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with all work domains. Doctors were significantly more satisfied than nurse with the hospital facilities; t=2.007, p= 0.046, while nurses were significantly more satisfied with their pay and benefits; t=-3.20, p =0.002. Conclusion: Most respondent in this study were satisfied with their jobs with minority satisfied with their remuneration. There is therefore a need to address the issue of improved remuneration for doctors and nurses.

Implementation of Team Teaching in Selected Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria

The study was a descriptive survey that sought to evaluate the implementation of team teaching in federal tertiary institutions in a state in Nigeria. A sample of 1,110 lecturers was selected from the population using stratified random sampling technique. Four research questions guided the study. A set of researchers designed questionnaire in form of 4-point Likert scale, was used for data collection. The validity as well as the reliability was ensured by using experts in Curriculum and Instruction from a university and trial testing. The data obtained yielded a reliability index of 0.85 using Cronbach Alpha statistics. The research questions were answered employing descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that lecturers in federal tertiary institutions practice team teaching in their lecture delivery to a low level; on the other hand, they implement team-teaching principles in evaluation of students’ performance. Several reasons were found to be responsible for low implementation of team teaching in instructional delivery with no significant difference in mean implementation among lecturers according to gender. It was recommended, among others, that some lecturers, especially the junior ones, should remove complex among them and build up the psyche that they are equal to the task even in the midst of others. DOI: 10.5901/jesr.2015.v5n3p221

Human Resource Improvement in the Family: Roles of Home Economists in Federal Tertiary Institutions in South-East of Nigeria

The study investigated human resource improvement in the family: Roles of Home Economists in Federal Tertiary Institutions in South-East of Nigeria. The study adopted survey research design. Three research questions guided the study; the area of the study was South-East of Nigeria. The population for the study was all the 51 Home economists in five out of the ten Federal Tertiary Institutions offering Home Economics in South-East of Nigeria. Questionnaire was used for collection of data. Mean was the instrument used for data analysis. The findings of the study include: 8 factors militating against human resources improvement in the family, 12 importance of human resources improvement and 9 roles of Home Economists in human resource improvement in the family. Based on the findings, recommendation was made which stated that curriculum planners should include human resource development (HRD) in the area of Home Economics from primary through tertiary education. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2014.v5n26p119