Learning In Nigeria Research Articles

Promoting leadership for learning in Nigeria: The interplay of leadership mastery experience and leader self-efficacy

Leadership for learning has emerged as a holistic leadership behaviour that combines aspects of instructional leadership, transformational leadership and shared leadership. Little is known about how this type of leadership develops and what antecedents are important. Following the rationales of Social Cognitive (Career) Theory and applying Chan and Drasgow's leader development model, we examine how leadership mastery experience and leader self-efficacy affect leadership for learning in Nigerian schools. We divide leaders’ self-efficacy into the belief that they have the necessary skills and abilities to be successful as leaders (leader self-regulatory self-efficacy) and the belief that the actions they take as leaders will have the desired effect (leader action self-efficacy). Using structural equation modelling, our results show that both leadership mastery experience and leader self-efficacy are relevant antecedents of leadership for learning, with self-efficacy mediating the effects of experience on leadership. Our results suggest efficiency–performance spirals and illustrate how important it is for the enactment of leadership for learning to believe in one's ability to competently perform various critical leadership actions.

Antecedents of graduate students’ preferences for online, blended, and face-to-face learning in Nigeria

Purpose: This study examined graduate students’ preferences for online, blended, and face-to-face learning and factors that may influence their preferences through the lens of Rational Choice Theory (RCT). Design/Methodology/Approach: The study adopted a quantitative approach, and 3120 graduate students from the University of Ibadan participated in the study. A structured survey comprising four sections—demographic characteristics, technology self-efficacy (TSE), digital literacy (DL), and learning mode preference (LMP) was utilized as an instrument of data collection. Frequency counts, simple percentages, and Pearson’s Chi-square (x2) test of independence were used to estimate students’ learning mode preference and explore the association between demographic characteristics, TSE, DL, and LMP. Results: It was revealed that blended learning was the most preferred instructional method among the graduate students, followed by online and face-to-face methods. Also, the study established that graduate students’ preferences for online, blended, and face-to-face learning modalities vary based on age, marital status, employment status, programme type, and levels of technology self-efficacy and digital literacy. Moreover, the research revealed that graduate students' preferences for online, blended, and face-to-face instructional delivery are mainly influenced by their employment status, programme type, and levels of technology self-efficacy and digital literacy. Conclusion: This study highlighted the need for institutions and instructors to consider the identified factors to understand better why students may gravitate towards one mode of learning over others when designing and delivering instructional formats to meet the diverse needs and preferences of graduate students.

Harnessing Digital Transformation with AI to Improve the Teaching and Learning of English as Second Language in Nigeria

The integration of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various sectors, including education, particularly in English as a Second Language (ESL) learning. In Nigeria, where English is the official language for education and commerce, proficiency in English is crucial for academic and professional success. However, traditional ESL teaching methods often fail to meet the diverse linguistic and cultural needs of Nigerian learners, resulting in varying proficiency levels. This paper explores the potential of digital transformation and AI to enhance ESL teaching and learning in Nigeria. AI-driven tools offer personalized learning experiences, adaptive assessments, and interactive content, while digital transformation facilitates access to quality educational resources and inclusive learning environments. The study highlights key opportunities, such as personalized learning, increased engagement, and improved assessment, while also addressing challenges like technological barriers, teacher training, and cultural diversity. Recommendations include investing in digital infrastructure, developing teacher training programs, and ensuring ethical data practices. Future research should evaluate AI's long-term impact on ESL education in Nigeria and refine technologies to better meet diverse student needs. This study contributes to the discourse on innovative language teaching approaches in the digital age, offering insights that extend beyond Nigeria's borders.

Effects of Drug Abuse on the Academic Performance of Students of Selected Tertiary Institutions in Lagos, Nigeria

Drug abuse has become an international phenomenon, a torn in the flesh of nations across the globe. It has been identified as one of the precarious vices; an impediment to the academic excellence of students of tertiary institutions; and a threat to the future of the Nigerian nation. The task of the paper was to interrogate the effects of drug abuse on the academic performance of students of selected tertiary institutions in Lagos, Nigeria. A quantitative method of data collection was employed to get the task of the paper done. The work adopted social learning theory as its theoretical framework. The study found peer group pressure, experimental curiosity, remedy for low self-esteem, poor parenting and influence of role models among others as root causes of drug abuse among students of tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The finding revealed that the rise of drug abuse among the students of higher institutions of learning in Nigeria is at an alarming rate; by implication, absenteeism from school activities, loss of memory, lack of seriousness in academic work, declining grades, increased potential for dropping out of school and suspension from school to mention a few are attributed to drug abuse. The study concluded by recommending a peer education intervention strategy, enactment of laws to discourage drug abuse, inclusion of mandatory drug education in all educational programs, constant monitoring of students by parents, and setting up of guidance and counselling offices across the campuses. Constant awareness programmes about the effects of drug abuse on academic achievement are also appropriate.

Scholarly Publishing Practices among LIS Lecturers in Higher Institutions of Learning in Nigeria

This study investigates the scholarly publishing practices among LIS lecturers in Nigerian higher education institutions, focusing on their publishing outlets, perceived barriers, and necessary skills for successful publishing. Utilizing a descriptive survey design, the study gathered data from 362 LIS educators across Nigerian institutions through a questionnaire, analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study reveals that LIS lecturers in Nigerian higher education institutions have positive perceptions of scholarly publishing, recognizing its importance for professional growth and career advancement. Furthermore, the findings indicate that while academic journals are the primary outlet for communicating research findings, LIS lecturers also utilize a range of other channels, including conference proceedings, books, social media, and collaborative research projects, highlighting a diverse approach to scholarly dissemination. The findings emphasize the paramount importance of skills required to navigate the scholarly publishing process effectively. The study recommended that higher institutions of education should implement mentorship and training programs specifically designed to support lecturers in developing the skills needed for scholarly publishing.

Assessment of Learning Environment of Undergraduates in the Faculty of Engineering in Higher Institutions of Learning

The review researched the learning climate of Designing understudies in higher foundation of learning in Nigeria. The motivation behind the review was to decide the accessibility and usefulness of educational assets for showing designing courses in schools. The concentrate likewise explored the impact of these assets on the scholarly execution of understudies as well as their pioneering abilities. The review embraced the unmistakable examination of an overview type. The example for the review comprised 200 college understudies chosen through the multistage testing method from chose higher establishments in SouthWest, Nigeria. Two exploration questions were raised and three speculations were created for the review. Information were investigated utilizing both illustrative and inferential measurements. The outcome from the understudies' reactions showed that educational assets were accessible yet not satisfactory, hence, the usefulness level is low. Nonetheless, the accessibility of educational assets and language of guidance doesn't impact the presentation of understudies or level of appreciation in the class.

Stress Management Among Working Mothers in an Institution of Higher Learning in Nigeria: Implication for Social Work Practice

The growing number of working mothers, dual career couples, and working single parents raises concerns about the impact of work stress on family lifestyles and their ability to balance work and family obligations. The aim of this study is to examine the role of social workers in promoting work-life balance among working mothers at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The cross-sectional survey design involving the mixed-methods approach was adopted for the study. A total of 604 questionnaires were distributed to the participants; of those, 99.3% ( n = 596) were correctly completed and returned, 0.7% were not, and eight were selected at random for IDI. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), while frequency and percentages were used to present the data. According to the study, 83.6% of working mothers experience work-related stress. The results also showed that working mothers’ stress levels depend on their level of education, the size of their family, and their income, as well as on their desire to publish in order to advance in their careers. The study concludes that, in order to reduce the stress experiences of working mothers, attention should be paid to their understanding of the stressors confronting them, while also recommending the establishment of an occupational social work office anchored by professional social workers, whose duties will be to offer professional advice on appropriate coping mechanisms to adopt while ensuring the welfare of university students and staff, particularly mothers.

Effective mathematics learning through APOS theory by dint of cognitive abilities

The paper dwells on the contributions of APOS theory to the development of teaching and learning of mathematics in school. APOS is an acronym for <i>action</i>, <i>process</i>, <i>object</i>, and <i>schema</i>. The theory emerges as an extension to constructivism but with a more focused and robust learner-centered approach to the teaching and learning of mathematics. Proponents of the theory believed that learning occurs initially as an <i>action </i>or <i>activity </i>in learners’ cognitive settings, independent of learners’ environment, triggered by cognitive coherence, then it is transformed to <i>process</i>,<i> </i>where learner now waits for internalization of the earlier <i>activity</i>, preparatory to the occurrence of learning. At <i>object </i>level, learner now considers what has been learnt earlier to have been fully internalized into mathematical <i>object(s)</i>. Lastly, at <i>schema </i>level, the <i>object</i> learnt is assumed to have been embedded in the learners’ <i>schema</i>–a cognitive structure formed as a result of accumulated learning experience, and a complete mental image of what has been learnt is said to have been formed. Against the backdrop of this, the paper looks at how this theory had changed the narrative about teaching and learning of mathematics vis-à-vis the bearing of the theory to other cognitive abilities of the learner such as intelligence and creativity. In the end, the paper suggests the application of APOS theory in teaching and learning mathematics at all levels of learning in Nigeria and beyond.

The Role of Leadership in Higher Institutions of Learning in Nigeria. Implications for Educational Administration in Nigeria

This paper reviewed the role of leadership in higher institutions of learning in Nigeria. Implications for educational administration in Nigeria. Leadership is accepted as a backbone of the success of the organization. Leaders significantly improves the ability of their followers for the profit of the organization. Accordingly, leadership in higher institutions of learning is more important than other types of the leadership styles in the market, whereas educational leaders are directly shaping the performances of their students that in turn affects the market performance of the country. From this point of view, current paper has discussed the favourable characteristics and the importance of leadership in the educational system. As a result, it has been recommended to have decision making ability to improve the quality of the systems, sharing responsibility with the instructors, and providing positive culture inside the schools to improve lecturer and student performance

Housing as a Stimulus to Students’ Academic Deliverables: A Study of Federal University of Technology, Akure

Learning environment has been a topical issue over years, most especially with rise in student population due to increasing interest in the higher institutions of learning over the years. No doubt, the existing housing facilities around higher institutions of learning in Nigeria have been stretched to overcrowding, poor maintenance culture sometimes to obsolescence. This exerts negative impact on learning outcomes as well as the overall performance of the students. The broad objective of this paper is to investigate how housing stimulates students’ academic deliverables in Nigerian higher institutions of learning with special reference to Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State. And the specific objectives are to examine the background information of the study area; examine the housing characteristics in the study area; examine the effects of housing on moral discipline of the students in the study area; determine the link between students’ housing condition and their academic deliverables. Questionnaires were used to collect information from student populace and data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. The study revealed that there is significant relationship between housing condition and students’ performance, poor housing condition affect the academic deliverables of student of the study area adversely.

This study investigated the usage of electronic information resources by undergraduates in Western Delta University. In carrying out this study, three research questions were generated. Descriptive survey design was utilized for the study. Two hundred undergraduates in 200 and 300 level who used the library during the period of the study formed the population for the study. The simple random

Considering the development of technology in the current era, the present research aimed at investigating students’ perceptions of online learning resources and conventional textbook materials in Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK). The population of the study comprised 6000 Post Graduate (PG) students from which a sample of 361 representing about 60 percent of the entire population was taken. The descriptive survey design was used and the setting for the study was a mix of face to face and online survey. The instrument for data collection was an investigator designed questionnaire which was pilot tested with five participants. Four research questions guided the study. The study found that, online learning material is better than conventional textbook materials in terms of coverage of topics, access to materials provision of supplemented instruction, flexible reading style, provision of current and updated information etc. The study also found that, to access online learning materials, majority of the students use Cybercafé network since the institution does not provide internet services for the students. This to a large extent contributes to why many students still patronize conventional textbook materials. The study also found that, online learning resource is more cost effective than conventional textbook materials. The study recommended that, institutions of learning in Nigeria should do away with resistance in the shift towards online learning resources and adapt their curriculum to include digital resources, and that; there should be free internet service for students on campus in all universities in Nigeria.

BLENDED INSTRUCTION FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND RETENTION OF STUDENT LECTURERS IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION: AN IMPERATIVE FOR TEACHING MATHEMATICS FOR ECONOMICS

This paper discussed blended instruction for academic achievement and retention of student lecturers in colleges of education an imperative for teaching mathematics for economics in selected colleges of education in the northwestern part of Nigeria. The paper established a continuous introduction of mathematics in the study of economics at all levels of higher learning in Nigeria. Literary evidence showed that teacher trainees have been performing poorly in the teaching and learning of the mathematical concepts in economics. Blended learning was employed as alternative to the traditional method of instruction for the experimental group of 50 students in three colleges of education totaling 150 students using and open sourced Learning management System Moodle. Based on the achievement test administered on the two groups, the means score showed that the experimental group performed better in the teacher's structured achievement test. Among the recommendation is that the government should commit more resource to developing a functional learning management LMS that is purposed built for each college of education across Nigeria. Academic staff should be made to undergo in service training to develop their information and communication skill.a

Sex for Grades: Untold Stories of Sexual Harassment in Institutions of Higher Learning in Nigeria

This study examined sexual harassment in higher learning institutions in Nigeria. Diverse forms of sexual harassment experienced by respondents in higher institutions, the perceived causes, incidence, prevalence, and consequences on respondents were examined. Three hundred respondents recruited through the multistage sampling method participated in the study, while the data was retrieved through questionnaires. Almost half (49.7%) of the respondents in the study were sexually harassed in school, out of which, (48.3%) were sexually harassed more than once. Verbal sexual harassment topped the list of forms of sexual harassment (25.5%), while wearing seductive dresses ranked as the highest perceived cause of sexual harassment (81.2%). Sexual harassment was most prevalent in public universities, while respondents were mostly angered when they were sexually harassed with (27.5%) even though (18.1%) were terrified while (16.8%) felt violated.

Impact of Vestibular Schools System in Enhancing Entrepreneurial Skills in Zamfara State

Entrepreneurship is considered as an instrument for economic development in the society. The global demand for economic integration, made it compulsory to create sustainable ways for surviving as an entrepreneurial; so as to create employment opportunities, social and rural economic development and to encourage creativity. Efforts have been intensified by the Nigerian government and other stakeholders to introduce entrepreneurship course in universities and other institutions of learning in Nigeria, but vestibular schools are exempted. For that reason, the research intends to focus on the role of vestibular schools and scholars in enhancing entrepreneurial skills for the students of vestibular schools in Zamfara state. The research objectives are to create employment opportunities and investigate possible ways and solutions of small handwork in different methods for vestibular students in Zamfara state to earn a sustainable life. The research work was carried out in some selected vestibular schools in Zamfara, neighboring states and some selected small and medium enterprise places. The research concluded with the findings: the scholars, parents, guardians and government in Zamfara state have obligations to ensure that the youth are empowered to discharge their obligations to the society, and to have a better and sound for their future.

Revitalizing Fine and Applied Arts Education in Nigerian Schools

Fine and Applied Arts Education believed to be an integral part of Vocational and Technical Education of which a nation’s ball of development rotates is suffering an embarrassing low enrolment in some of the existing higher institutions of learning in Nigeria. Based on this, the paper examined factors responsible for this ugly development and identified misconception of the subject at all levels as well as lack of knowledge of it’s in-depth value to the society as principal causes among others. It also highlighted inadequate integration of the subject into the curricular of Nigerian schools at various strata of learning despite it’s laudable objectives and improper harnessing of it’s various channels towards desired goals as part of its teething problems. The paper revealed that organising reorientation forums, widening vocational scope and establishing artists’ loan scheme among others are feasible strategies to redress the situation. It concluded that keeping the subject alive is very crucial to the sustainability of Nigeria based on its multidimensional roles and suggested among others that artists of outstanding character and proven integrity be charged with the responsibility of planning and designing a framework with which this can work effectively. Keywords: Vocational/Technical Education, Fine and Applied Arts, Tertiary Institution, Revitalization. Aims Research Journal Reference Format: Ajayi, J.B. (2023): Revitalizing Fine and Applied Arts Education in Nigerian Schools. Advances in Multidisciplinary and Scientific Research Journal Vol. 9. No. 4. Pp 27-34. . www.isteams.net/aimsjournal. dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/V9N3P3

Campus Crime Reporting Software Framework Using Short Message Services (SMS)

Many reports have indicated that nefarious students in many of tertiary institutions of higher learning in Nigeria engage in different forms of crimes, such as cultism, homicide, property theft/robbery, sexual harassment, to mention but a few, whereas curbing these immoral acts are the responsibilities of the established security outfit of the institution. The perpetrators of such evil acts go scot-free as a result of inappropriate system of apprehension. This study proposed a software framework of campus crime reporting through the use of short message services using hand-held devices, such as, mobile phones. The methodology adopted in designing of software is Object Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) approach, using android software development kits. The developed software is tested, and result indicated that the crime and the location at which crime is committed as well as date/time are captured by reporter (student) in SMS format and sent via mobile line of security agent in the institution campus to make necessary arrangement to arrest the criminals at the identified location before the perpetrators flee away.

Graffiti and new media: Levearaging technology to advance creativity and learning in Nigeria

The paper explored the relationship between graffiti and new media, with specific focus on the effect of new media appropriation on the growth of graffiti writing in Nigeria. Qualitative research design and methodologies were used. The theory of technological determinism provided the conceptual directions. Findings showed that graffiti artists were increasingly active on social media; and, used social media for different purposes, including graffiti-based artistic activities. While a wide range of social media were used, only Instagram was the most preferred, because of its unique technical qualities. The engagements of graffiti artists with new media were, in varying ways, bearing innovative and socio-cultural benefits. Apart from providing opportunities for the showcasing of talents or the digital documentation of graffiti, the interface had also allowed for improved artistic creativity, through the placements of graffiti arts unto virtual spaces as Non-Fundable Token Arts (NFTs), as well as the education of young adults online/offline on graffiti arts. Also, in order to mitigate the low status of public awareness on graffiti in Nigeria, graffiti artists should heighten their engagements with social media to popularize the practice in its contextual form; and, the placements of graffiti arts on NFT panels should be seen as a step in the right direction, towards the preservation of graffiti arts for posterity.

South-western Nigerian University Students’ Gender Use of Mobile Technologies for Learning

Gender’s potential impact on the uptake of mobile learning technologies was investigated. The study sought to examine the influence of gender on attitudes and intentions toward adopting mobile technology for learning, as well as perceived utility, usability, and usefulness. The survey method was used for the investigation. A total of 1,214 respondents were chosen on purpose from 18 universities in the south-west of Nigeria, including six Federal, six State, and six Private Universities. The data were gathered using researchers’ designed questionnaire. The instrument’s dependability was determined using Cronbach Alpha to be 0.86. The first through fourth hypotheses were put to the t-test. The study’s findings showed that there was no difference between undergraduates of both sexes in terms of their attitudes (t (1, 1212) = 0.76, p = 0.45), usefulness (t (1, 1212) = 0.32, p = 0.75), perceived ease of use (t (1, 1212) = 0.86, p = 0.39) and their intention (t (1, 1212) = 0.06, p= 0.96) toward using mobile technologies for learning. The study’s conclusions show that none of the criteria (perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude, and intention) differed by gender. It follows that mobile technologies may have a significant impact on how students learn in Nigerian Universities. The study consequently advised against taking gender imbalance into account when implementing mobile-based learning in Nigeria.

The Role of Technical Education Programme in Creating Job Opportunities for Technical Education Graduates in Rivers State

The study determined the role of technical education programme in creating job opportunities for technical education graduates in Rivers State. A sample size of 100 male postgraduate students out of a population 250 male postgraduate technical education students through purposive sampling technique was used for the study while 32 female postgraduate t echnical education students were used without sampling. The instrument used for data collection was a - 28 items questionnaire structured in a – 4 points rating scale which was validated by three experts in technical education and its reliability coefficient of 0.80 was obtained using Cronbach’s Alpha co-efficient method. Men and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while z-test was used to test the three hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The major findings revealed that electrical/electronics technology skills such as ability to design and interpret drawings, ability to use modern equipment to detect electrical faults are skills that can create job opportunities for technical education graduates, building technology skills such as ability to design building plan, ability to interpret building plan are skills that can create job opportunities as supervisor or technician for technical education graduates upon graduation in Rivers State. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others, that modern equipment, tools and machines should be supplied to all the technical training institutions workshops for effective teaching and learning process. In addition, institutions of higher learning in Nigeria should ensure that they liaise with industries around them to form partnership to ease the impartation of necessary effective skills that graduates of technical education needed for employment upon graduation.

ACCLIMATIZATION TO PROFESSIONAL ETHICAL STANDARDS BY ACADEMIC STAFF IN NIGERIA’S TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING

This article investigated the extent to which academic staff completes their course outlines before examinations; the state of harassment of students by academic staff; the rate at which examination questions are leaked to students by academic staff; the rate at which academic staff is involved in issues of plagiarism and the level of fair evaluation and non-discrimination of students by academic staff. The study used the descriptive (survey) research design. A total of 171 academic staff selected through convenience sampling participated in the study. The instrument used in this study was constructed by current researchers, which was content validated and it also yielded a reliability co-efficient of 0.81. Findings revealed that the majority of the lecturers in Nigerian tertiary institutions ensured that they complete their course outlines before final examinations, and are not found wanting in terms of harassing their students in any form. The study further revealed that the rate at which examination questions are leaked to students by academic staff remains very low. Based on the findings, it is therefore recommended that workshops on ethics be organized for academic staff that will be geared towards helping to bring to zero level incidence of unethical activities in tertiary institutions of learning in Nigeria.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0046/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>