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Publication Title Inclusive Education and Gender as Determinants of Social Studies Students’ Attitude Towards Learning of Social Studies Download PDF
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Publisher US-China Education Review B, Jan.-Feb. 2023, Vol. 13, No. 1, 49-57
Publication Authors Ayodele Onyeatoelu Okobia
Year Published 2023-02-02
Abstract The study investigated inclusive education and gender as determinants of social studies students’ attitude towards learning of social studies in College of Education, Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria. The aim was to determine the relationship between inclusive education, gender, and social studies students’ attitude towards learning of social studies. Two hypotheses were postulated to guide the study. A total of 150 randomly selected social studies students across the Department of Social studies, College of Education, Agbor, Delta State were administered with inclusive education scale and social studies students’ attitude towards learning of social studies questionnaire for data collection. The hypotheses were analysed using Multiple Regression tested at 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that the criterion variable (social studies students’ attitude towards learning of social studies) showed that social studies students’ attitude towards learning of social studies correlates positively, and low towards inclusive education. Also, gender was not a determinant of both social studies students’ attitude towards learning of social studies and their inclusive education in schools’ activities. The results also showed that only social studies students’ inclusion in educational activities with the regressional coefficient (b) of 0.258, and a beta weight of 0.296 significantly contributed to social studies students’ attitude towards learning of social studies, while the contribution of gender was not significant in predicting social studies students’ attitude towards learning of social studies. Based on these findings recommendations were made.
Publication Title Investing in Human Resources as a Platform for National Security in Nigeria: The Role of Social Studies Education Download PDF
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Publisher UJAH Volume 21 No. 4, 2020 (Special Edition)
Publication Authors Okobia Ayodele Onyeatoelu
Year Published 2020-02-02
Abstract Nigeria’s political elites have toyed with the pathway to Nigeria’s national security, and therefore, placed Nigeria and her people on a perpetual developmental backwardness. Sadly, Nigeria, the supposed giant of Africa has been weighed down by the challenge of corruption, as well as insecurity. The deficiency in human capital development in Nigeria today is exerting untold pressure on her national development plans, policies and programmes. The development of human resources is indispensable for the developmental strive of any continent or nation. Hence, the inability of the Nigerian state to fully actualize her human capital development drive calls for concern. The aim of this article, therefore, is to investigate into the indispensability of investing human capital development in fostering national security in Nigeria. Social studies education is an instrument for renewal of some societal practices that constitute obstacles to national security and development. Consequently, this paper will examine the place of social studies education in the context of Nigeria for national security. The roles social studies education could play in producing good citizens, who could assist in no small measure in tackling this complex problem of national insecurity in Nigeria were discussed. In conclusion, the paper has logically established the fact that, there is significant correlation between social studies education and human capital development. Finally, workable recommendations are given, among them is that government should lay more emphasis on the teaching of social studies at all levels of its educational system - to foster moral development in youths.
Publication Title The Self-Assessment on Proficiency of Using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) among Social Studies and Education Economics Undergraduates in Delta State Download PDF
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Publisher Creative Education, 2023, 14, 443-453
Publication Authors Ayodele Onyeatoelu Okobia
Year Published 2023-05-05
Abstract The use of computers and computer accessories is an innovative idea and practice to enhance teaching and learning. It is important for every student to self-assess himself or herself on his or her proficiency in ICT. This study is on self-assessment on proficiency of using ICT among social studies and educa- tion economics undergraduates in Delta State. The study is an evaluation as well as a survey research design. The population of the study consists of 272 final year social studies and education economics undergraduates of tertiary institutions in Delta State (124 social studies and 148 education economics). The instrument for data collection for the study is a researcher-made rating scale titled “Self Assessment of ICT Proficiencies of Students Scale (SAICTPSS)” with 30 items. The face validity of the instrument was established while in- ternal consistency was established on a one shot method of administration using Cronbach alpha statistics with a reliability index of 0.86. In analyzing the data that were collected, mean score was used to answer the research questions. One sample t-test (t-test of difference between sample and popula- tion means) was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. It was found among others that social study undergraduates are not proficient in the use of ICT. It was also indicated that education economics undergraduates are proficient in the use of ICT. Based on the findings, it was recommended that social study undergraduates should be well exposed and equipped with ICT skills so as to adapt with the technological driven society of this time. Also, social studies lecturers should be trained on the use of ICT in the teaching and learning of social studies.
Publication Title USE OF MOTHER TONGUE AND GENDER AS DETERMINANTS OF STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION Download PDF
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Publisher Journal of ENTREPRENEURIAL INNOVATIONS
Publication Authors Kelechi Chinemerem Mezieobi 1 ORCID: 0000-0002-5817-3081, Ayodele Onyeatoelu Okobia 2 , Juliet Nkonyeasua Ossai 3 , Uchechukwu Ali 4 , Charles Kelechi Okeke 5 , Angela Eze, 6 Bethel Nnabugwu Uzoma 7 , Ifeoma Francisca Cukwuma-Nwankwo 8 , Ifeanyi Kenechukwu Ajaegbo 9
Year Published 2023-04-04
Abstract The study investigated the use of mother tongue and gender as determinants of students' attitudes towards entrepreneurship education (EE) in higher education institutions (HEIs) using the Faculty of Education, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Nigeria as a case study. The objective was to determine the relationship between the use of the mother tongue, gender, and students' attitude toward entrepreneurship education. Two hypotheses were formulated to serve as a guide to the study. Three hundred (300) Alex Ekwueme Federal University students were randomly selected for the study. A questionnaire titled ‘“Use of mother tongue scale and students’ attitude towards entrepreneurship education”’ questionnaire was administered and used for data collection. The hypotheses were tested using multiple regression tested at a 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that the criterion variable (students' attitude towards entrepreneurship education correlated positively and low towards the use of the mother tongue. Also, gender was not a determinant factor in both students' attitudes towards entrepreneurship educationand the use of the mother tongue. The results also showed that only students with knowledge of the use of the mother tongue with the regressional coefficient (b) of .258, and a beta weight of .592 significantly have a good attitude towards entrepreneurship education, while gender was not a significant factor in predicting students’ attitude towards entrepreneurship education. Based on these findings, some recommendations were made which include, but are not limited to, that students should be encouraged to be knowledgeable on the use of their mother tongue, understand, speak, and use their mother tongue, irrespective of gender. The university should encourage the use of the mother tongue in entrepreneurship education.
Publication Title Education for Self-Reliance in a New Dispensation: The Way Forward Download PDF
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Publisher AE-FUNAI Journal of Educational Management (AE-FUNAI JOEM) Vol. 1 No. 2 January 2022
Publication Authors Dr. Ayodele Onyeatoelu Okobia & Kelechi C. Mezicobi
Year Published 2022-02-01
Abstract In this rapidly changing world, the quest for self-reliance through education has always been the desire of many nations especially in the present face of global economic challenge. Education in Nigeria has been criticized for not being functional and practical in nature as majority of its products roam the streets in search of employment as if they have no marketable skills that would make them fit into the world of employment. This paper therefore analyzed the crucial role of education to national development in the third world countries with Nigeria as the case study. In the process, key terms like 'self-reliance' and its constraints to National development were clarified. The paper also amplifiers concept of education and National Development while strategies taken to achieve self- reliance education in Nigeria were deeply simplified. Since it is the individuals in the society that form the foundation for self-reliance, education for self-reliance will tackles the problem of national development from its roots when it addresses the individual's wellbeing. This is necessary because the present educational system should be geared towards self-realization, self-sufficiency and self-reliance.
Publication Title POLITICS OF ETHNICITY AND TRIBALISM IN NIGERIA: AN IMPEDEMENT TO ACHIEVING NATIONAL OBJECTIVES Download PDF
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Publisher JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, 13(1), MARCH, 2023
Publication Authors DR. AYODELE ONYEATOELU OKOBIA
Year Published 2023-03-03
Abstract It is very clear in Nigeria that the politics and human nature has been characterized by ethnicity and tribalism which hampered the human development. There is high level of sentiments and discrimination in Nigeria political environment,tribal issues against others, religious and riots among others. The objectives of Nigeria are not reflecting its objectives that says a united and self-reliant nation, a free and democratic society and a land full of bright opportunities for all citizens. These issues of, ethnicity and tribalism are seriously seen during elections of public officers, political appointment, resource allocation, award of contracts and sitting of important projects in various States in Nigeria. This paper examine, the concepts of ethnicity, tribalism and politics, the paper explained the causes of politics of ethnicity and tribalism in Nigeria such as Election manipulation, Unbalanced political appointment, Natural resources and unequal State. The effects of ethnicity and tribalism on achieving national objectives like: statism, religious instability, political war among others. The paper also highlights ways to achieve National objectives such as free and fair election in a democratic society, creating a God fearing citizens and free and compulsory education. The paper concluded that ethnic politics has posed a lot of challenges towards achieving National objectives, therefore all policies that unity us together need to be active and functional, Nigeria government needs to introduce true federalism if we must achieved the National objectives.
Publication Title REPOSITIONING SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION FOR STEMMING SCHOOL SECURITY IN NIGERIA SCHOOLS Download PDF
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Publisher Nigeria South-East Journal of and Civic Education 16(12) March, 2023 Scial Studies
Publication Authors 'DR. AYODELE ONYEATOELU OKOBIA
Year Published 2023-03-03
Abstract Nigeria as a nation is beckoned with numerous national issues such as insecurity of life and property, robbery, kidnapping, cultism and insurgency. These problems have caused retro- aggressiveness to sustainable national development. Meaningful socioeconomic and political development can only be realized in an atmosphere of peace and security where all agents of development co-exist in harmony. As a result of this existing situation, this paper try to examine how Social Studies Education can be repositioned and used as a veritable tool in solving the problem of school insecurity in Nigeria school. The purpose of this paper will assist significantly in tackling this social complex problem of national insecurity that hinders the development of human society. Several issues such as school insecurity, cultism and their corresponding recommendations such as adopting a people oriented programme in the country by our leaders and a new culture of living which make for tolerance and accommodation were made.
Publication Title SOCIAL MEDIA UTILIZATION AND STUDENTS' PARTICIPATION AND UNDERSTANDING IN LECTURE-BASED CLASSES IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS Download PDF
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Publisher JOURNAL OF TEACHING AND TEACHER EDUCATION
Publication Authors AYODELE ONYEATOELU OKOBIA, PhD, KELECHI C. MEZIEOBI, PhD
Year Published 2023-01-01
Abstract Social media can serve a multitude of purposes. It could be non academic - as a tool to reconnect with friends and family as well as make and meet new friends, and academic, extending traditional teaching and learning outside the normal classroom, utilizing all social networks to enhance students' engagement and understanding. This study examined the utilization of social media in tertiary institutions in Imo state as it relates to students participation and understanding in lecture based classes. Three purposes of study, three research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. The study adopted a descriptive and correlational research design. The population comprised of all the students of Imo State University, Owerri and Federal University of Technology, Owerri. The sample was drawn using cluster sampling technique. A researcher designed Likert scale questionnaire titled Social Medial integration and Student Engagement and Understanding Questionnaire (SMISEUQ) was used to collect data from the students. Data were analysed using percentages, bar chart, mean scores, utilization in lecture based classes was low and significant relationship between social media utilization and students' participation and understanding in lecture based classes. Based on these findings, the paper recommended that social media should be included as a teaching resource in tertiary institutions, that social media be incorporated as a medium in online teaching and learning.
Publication Title THE NEED FOR TEACHING CULTURE IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASSROOMS: CULTURAL EDUCATION IN PERSPECTIVE Download PDF
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Publication Authors Ayodele Onyeatoelu Okobia
Year Published 2022-10-10
Abstract The main objective of this study is to advocate for cultural education in social studies. Culture is an important concept, upon which the lives of the individuals are based. In one's daily lives, the individuals carryout various tasks and activities in accordance to their cultures. But it is vital for the individuals to have understanding of other cultures as well. The individual needs to develop positive view points of other people's cultures. The study examined some key concepts which include cultural education and social studies. It further considered the importance of cultural education in the effective teaching and learning of social studies. Finally, it advanced some strategies for effective teaching and learning of cultural education in social studies in the schools.
Publication Title Globalization and the Challenges for Education in the 21st Century: Nigeria on the Focus Download PDF
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Publisher SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science (SSRG - IJHSS) - Volume 5 Issue 6 Nov to Dec 2018
Publication Authors Okobia Ayodele Onyeatoelu
Year Published 2008-12-12
Abstract Globalization finds expression in the process whereby the transmission of knowledge, skills, attitudes, abilities and behavior cease to be geographically fixed, partly as a result of technology, also through international media. Globalization is a fundamental factor affecting education globally in this century. As members of the international community, Nigeria is not shielded from globalization. This paper, therefore, examines the challenges of education in Nigeria in a globalizing world. The paper suggests, ways by which those challenges could be addressed; among them is that adequate funding and consistency of educational programmers should a priority of the Nigerian government..
Publication Title ICT AND GENDER ISSUES IN EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Download PDF
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Publication Authors Banwune, Ejime D and^Okobia, A. D
Year Published 2019-09-09
Abstract This paper examines gender issues and national development with respect to what seems sex role limitation to equal participation of sexes due to age long conservative interpretation of what seems to be sex discrimination which has been used as the foundation for limitation placed on women from equal participation with their counterpart. This paper in reaction to the long mainstream tradition of neglecting women's status, roles and styles, posited that women in our nation should be given their rightful place and due recognition like their male counterparts in Nigeria as a result of recent legislative, technological and social changes which have affected women's roles in the family, work place and educational institutions. The paper concludes that since ICT which is a unisex media, women should be encouraged to fully participate in the educational development of the nation.
Publication Title COMPLEMENTING NIGERIA'S HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT DRIVE: WHAT ROLES CAN SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION PLAY? Download PDF
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Publication Authors EGBULE, PHILIP ONYEKACHUKWU' & OKOBIA, AYODELE ONYEATOELU
Year Published 2011-11-11
Abstract The inability of the Nigerian state to fully actualize her human capital development drive calls for concern. In fact, the snail speed pace of national development in Nigeria could be traced to negligence in infrastructural and human capital development. Social studies education is an instrument for renewal of some societal practices that constitute obstacles to national unity and development. The main thrust of this paper, therefore, is to analyze the place of social studies education in complementing Nigeria's human capital development drive. The basic concepts in the study, such as: education, social studies education, Development, human capital, and human development capital development were clearly defined for better comprehension of the paper. In conclusion, the paper has logically established the fact that, there is significant correlation between social studies education and human capital development. Finally, workable recommendations are given, among them is that government should lay more emphasis on the teaching of social studies at all levels of its educational system - to foster moral development in youths.
Publication Title TEACHING ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION (EE) IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS (HEIs) IN NIGERIA Download PDF
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Publisher Journal of Entrepreneurial Innovations Vol. 4 (1)
Publication Authors Kelechi Chinemerem Mezieobi1 ORCID: 0000-0002-5817-3081, Ginikanwa Genevieve Agulanna2, Ayodele Onyeatoelu Okobia3, Juliet Nkonyeasua Ossai4, Charles Kelechi Okeke5, Uchechukwu Ali6, Anashie Annastasia Iwang7
Year Published 2023-04-04
Abstract Entrepreneurship education (EE) has been viewed as a crucial tool for a country's economic growth. Every country in the world attempts to develop and strengthen its economy by considering all available options. Nations are attempting to or have already implemented the teaching and learning of EE in schools in response to the discovery of EE as a tool for economic development. In higher education institutions (HEIs) in Nigeria, entrepreneurial education has been offered as a field of study, discipline, or area of expertise. Researchers currently criticise the way EE is learned at colleges and universities for a variety of reasons, such as the use of generalist teachers, the dearth of adequate teaching materials, the inadequate financing of EE programmes, the low rate of graduates choosing entrepreneurship as a career, and more. Additionally, higher education students in Nigeria have not received appropriate orientation towards the value of EE for their present, future, families, and general well-being. Additionally, it has been noted that the contextfree methodology used in Nigeria's colleges and universities to teach EE makes it challenging for students to comprehend. The scope of this paper is mainly on pedagogy and not necessarily on policy. Therefore, this paper examines a definition of EE that is focused on Nigeria, the objectives of EE with a focus on its learning and teaching in HEIs, the environment for EE teaching and learning in HEIs, how EE teaching and learning can be improved, and EE teaching and learning. Some suggestions and recommendations are equally flagged.
Publication Title An Investigation Into the Availability of Robotic Mediated Teaching Aids in Secondary Schools in Ika North-East of Delta St Download PDF
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Publisher Journal of Education and Development; Vol. 8, No. 3; August, 2024 ISSN 2529-7996 E-ISSN 2591-7250 Published by July Press
Publication Authors Ayodele Onyeatoelu Okobia
Year Published 2024-08-08
Abstract Robotic mediated teaching aids are innovative teaching aids used in contemporary times to advance and enhance teaching and learning in schools be it lower basic (primary 1-3), middle basic (primary 4-6), upper basic (JSS 1-3), senior secondary schools and higher education institutions (HEIs) (university, college of education and polytechnic) in the context of Nigeria. It also has same resemblance with artificial intelligence (AI). The robotic mediated teaching aids can be explored and used in teaching various subjects in secondary schools including social studies, English language, mathematics, economics, integrated science, physical science, health science, biology, business education, technical drawing, civic education, music, and so on. This study therefore investigated the availability of robotic mediated teaching aids in secondary schools in Ika North-East local government area of Delta State. Three research questions were raised by the researcher to guide the study. The design of the study was descriptive survey research design. The population of the study was 6700 secondary school teachers in Ika North-East. The sample size of the study was 240 secondary school teachers which were selected using simple random sampling technique. The instruments used for data collection was a questionnaire tagged Students Robot Mediated Instruction Questionnaire (SRMIQ). The coefficient of the instrument is reliable having been used overtime by researchers. The instrument was validated by experts from faculty of Education, Delta State University, Abraka. Mean and standard deviation was employed in data analysis. The findings of the study were that teachers and students are not aware of robotic mediated teaching aids; there were no robots in secondary schools for teaching and learning in Ika North-East; most teachers including social studies teachers were not innovative enough in the use of information and communication technologies’ (ICTs) tools in teaching and learning in secondary schools in Ika North-East and there were no funds for the purchase of robots and other ICT tools in secondary schools in Ika North-East. The implications of the finding are that: students may not be computer literate because of unavailability of ICT teaching aids in secondary schools. Second, students may find it difficult to pass JAMB because it is now a computer powered examination. Based on the findings and implications, the researcher recommended that teachers should be mobilized and sensitized on the importance of robotic mediated teaching aids in the 21st century; government should increase funding in secondary schools to enable authorities buy computer aids for teaching and learning; teachers should be encouraged to try out innovative teaching methods in the teaching and learning processes, an
Publication Title Use of Mother Tongue and Gender as Determinants of Students’ Attitudes Towards Entrepreneurship Education Download PDF
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Publisher Mezieobi, K. C., Okobia, A. O., Ossai, J. N., Ali, U., Okeke, C. K., Eze, A., Uzoma, B. N., Chukwuma-Nwankwo, I. F., & Ajaegbo, I. K.
Publication Authors Mezieobi, K. C., Okobia, A. O., Ossai, J. N., Ali, U., Okeke, C. K., Eze, A., Uzoma, B. N., Chukwuma-Nwankwo, I. F., & Ajaegbo, I. K.
Year Published 2023-09-13
Abstract The study investigated the use of mother tongue and gender as determinants of students' attitudes towards entrepreneurship education (EE) in higher education institutions (HEIs) using the Faculty of Education, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Nigeria as a case study. The objective was to determine the relationship between the use of the mother tongue, gender, and students' attitude toward entrepreneurship education. Two hypotheses were formulated to serve as a guide to the study. Three hundred (300) Alex Ekwueme Federal University students were randomly selected for the study. A questionnaire titled ‘“Use of mother tongue scale and students’ attitude towards entrepreneurship education”’ questionnaire was administered and used for data collection. The hypotheses were tested using multiple regression tested at a 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that the criterion variable (students' attitude towards entrepreneurship education correlated positively and low towards the use of the mother tongue. Also, gender was not a determinant factor in both students' attitudes towards entrepreneurship educationand the use of the mother tongue. The results also showed that only students with knowledge of the use of the mother tongue with the regressional coefficient (b) of .258, and a beta weight of .592 significantly have a good attitude towards entrepreneurship education, while gender was not a significant factor in predicting students’ attitude towards entrepreneurship education. Based on these findings, some recommendations were made which include, but are not limited to, that students should be encouraged to be knowledgeable on the use of their mother tongue, understand, speak, and use their mother tongue, irrespective of gender. The university should encourage the use of the mother tongue in entrepreneurship education.
Publication Title Teaching Entrepreneurship Education (EE) in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Nigeria Download PDF
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Publisher JournalofENTREPRENEURIALINNOVATIONS
Publication Authors Kelechi Chinemerem Mezieobi1 ORCID: 0000-0002-5817-3081, Ginikanwa Genevieve Agulanna2, Ayodele Onyeatoelu Okobia3, Juliet Nkonyeasua Ossai4, Charles Kelechi Okeke5, Uchechukwu Ali6, Anashie Annastasia Iwang7
Year Published 2003-03-03
Abstract Entrepreneurship education (EE) has been viewed as a crucial tool for a country's economic growth. Every country in the world attempts to develop and strengthen its economy by considering all available options. Nations are attempting to or have already implemented the teaching and learning of EE in schools in response to the discovery of EE as a tool for economic development. In higher education institutions (HEIs) in Nigeria, entrepreneurial education has been offered as a field of study, discipline, or area of expertise. Researchers currently criticise the way EE is learned at colleges and universities for a variety of reasons, such as the use of generalist teachers, the dearth of adequate teaching materials, the inadequate financing of EE programmes, the low rate of graduates choosing entrepreneurship as a career, and more. Additionally, higher education students in Nigeria have not received appropriate orientation towards the value of EE for their present, future, families, and general well-being. Additionally, it has been noted that the context-free methodology used in Nigeria's colleges and universities to teach EE makes it challenging for students to comprehend. The scope of this paper is mainly on pedagogy and not necessarily on policy. Therefore, this paper examines a definition of EE that is focused on Nigeria, the objectives of EE with a focus on its learning and teaching in HEIs, the environment for EE teaching and learning in HEIs, how EE teaching and learning can be improved, and EE teaching and learning. Some suggestions and recommendations are equally flagged.
Publication Title EFFECTIVE PEDAGOGY FOR TEACHING OF SOCIAL STUDIES AND CIVIC EDUCATION IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN CROSS RIVER STATE Download PDF
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Publisher NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL STUDIES AND CIVIC EDUCATION
Publication Authors Mbang, Ekpo Bassey, OKOBIA AYODELE ONYEATUELU, OYIBE, OGENE AZUBUIKE
Year Published 2014-09-09
Abstract This paper sought to explore the appropriate pedagogy that can be employ for the teaching and learning of Social Studies and Civic Education by the Social Studies teachers. Although the two disciplines, Social Studies and Civic Education are newly introduced in Nigerian school curriculum in the early 19’s and late 19’s. The problem of poor performance of students in these disciplines had led to the out cry of the state ministry of education, policy makers in education and stakeholders. Most of the educators in the state attributed this to lack of qualified and well trained teachers, inexperienced teachers, unprofessionally trained teachers, lacks of instructional materials, declining instructional quality, teachers’ characteristics and teachers ineffective adoption of appropriate teaching pedagogy. This research work therefore call for the need of Social Studies teacher to adopt the necessary teaching pedagogy for effective teaching and learning of the disciplines. It is against this background the work is beamed on the concept of Social Studies, concept of Civic Education, and the concept of pedagogy. The paper also focuses on teaching as inquiry pedagogy, which has to do with: focusing inquiry, teaching inquiry and learning inquiry. Factors to be considered by the Social Studies teacher in selecting pedagogy for teaching of Social Studies and Civic Education in Junior secondary school, Assessing the effectiveness of Social Studies and Civic Education teaching pedagogy in junior secondary schools and how we can achieve excellence in Social Studies and Civic Education using teaching as inquiry pedagogy in Junior secondary schools were also considered.
Publication Title A Focus on Teachers’ Retraining Opportunities and Job Effectiveness in Public Secondary Schools in Nigeria: Contemporary Issues Within the Framework of Emerging Global Developmen Download PDF
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Publisher US-China Education Review B, Jan.-Feb. 2023, Vol. 13, No. 1, 64-74
Publication Authors Kelechi C. Mezieobi, Ifeoma F. Chukwuma-Nwankwo, Ifeanyi K. Ajaegbo, Ginikanwa G. Agulanna, Ayodele O. Okobia, Catherine U. Osuji, Uchechukwu A, Adaugo Nwosu, Thelma C. Mezieo
Year Published 2023-02-02
Abstract Contemporary issues in global development abound. These issues may be social, economic, psychological, technological, physical, or spiritual. Teachers’ retraining opportunities and job effectiveness are emerging trends in work places that need to be given priority attention. Teachers in all institutions of learning, whether lower basic education level schools (primary 1-3), middle basic education level schools (primary 4-6), upper basic education level schools (JSS 1-3), senior secondary schools, or higher education institutions (HEIs) (universities, colleges of education and polytechnics in the Nigerian context) need retraining opportunities for effectiveness and efficiency. This study examined teachers’ retraining opportunities and job effectiveness in public secondary school in Imo State, Nigeria. Three research questions and three null hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted a correlational design. The population of the study was 673 teachers and principals of the 33 public senior secondary schools in Owerri Municipal Council, Imo State, Nigeria, West Africa. This comprises 33 principals and 640 teachers. The sample of the study is 220 principals and teachers in the study area. The multistage sampling technique was adopted in selecting the sample. Two sets of self-structured questionnaire title “Teachers’ Retraining Opportunities Questionnaire” (TROQ) and “Job Effectiveness Questionnaire” (JEQ) were used in the collection of data from the respondents. The instruments were validated by three experts two in Educational Management and one from Measurement and Evaluation, Imo State University. A test of internal consistency was adopted in establishing the reliability of the instrument. Reliability indexes of 0.81, 0.85, and 0.79 were obtained for the three clusters of the instrument. The data collected were analysed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation coefficient. The findings of the study revealed that there is a positive relationship between teachers retraining opportunities such as Post- Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), workshops, and mentoring and teachers job effectiveness in public senior secondary schools in Owerri Municipal Council, Imo State, Nigeria, West Africa. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended among others that the State Ministry of Education should come up with a policy that would require all teachers in government secondary schools who do not have their first degree in Education to enrol for a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education. This would enhance their effectiveness in teaching to a high extent.
Publication Title LEADERSHIP AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN DELTA STATE Download PDF
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Publisher 2nd International Conference on Institutional Leadership and Capacity Building in Africa
Publication Authors Dr. Ayodele OKOBIA, Arubayi PAUL
Year Published 2022-09-09
Abstract This paper examines leadership and Conflict management in public tertiary institutions in Delta State. It should be noted, that no institution exists in a vacuum likewise conflict. They are made up of people in relation with each other. Their existence is geared towards the achievement of the goals and objectives of the institution either private or public. Presently public tertiary institutions like any other institutions are grappling with the challenges of leadership tussle and conflict management in Delta State. This paper is also designed to mirror the causes of leadership and conflict management issues that rear their ugly head in our public tertiary institutions in Delta State so as to proffer solution to them. However, some vital recommendations are made to remedy these persistent problems among management staff, teaching staff and students in our public tertiary institutions in Delta State. One of the recommendations made is proper dissemination of information should be ensured to clarify members of their duties, responsibilities, benefits, privileges, right and limits, to ascertain proper understanding of functions within the institution.
Publication Title SOCIAL STUDIES LECTURERS’ PERCEPTION ON THE EXTENT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF RESEARCH RECOMMENDATIONS TOWARDS EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA Download PDF
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Publisher British Journal of Educational Technology | BERA
Publication Authors Ayodele Onyeatoelu Okobia
Year Published 2024-09-20
Abstract This study examined Social Studies lecturers’ perception on the extent of implementation of research recommendations to educational development of higher education institutions in Delta State. This study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprised all the male and female higher education institutions’ Social Studies lecturers in Delta State. As at the time of the study, there was an estimated population of 45 female, and 56 male (101) higher education institutions’ Social Studies lecturers in seven (7) higher education institutions in Delta State. Simple random sampling technique was adopted in selecting 30 female social studies lecturers and 40 male social studies lecturers from the higher education institutions in Delta State. Therefore, the sample for the study was 70 Social Studies lecturers. A researcher self-constructed questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. The instrument was subjected to reliability testing using Cronbach Alpha reliability Coefficient method. The reliability coefficient established was .84. Copies of the questionnaire were administered and retrieved by the researcher with the assistance of two trained research assistants on the spot. Mean and Standard Deviation were used to answer the research questions while Z-test statistical tool was used to test the hypotheses. It was found among others that Social Studies Lecturers perceive that research recommendations are not implemented as expected towards the development of infrastructure, curriculum and staff development in higher education institutions in Delta State. Therefore, it was recommended among others that Delta state government should set up a research committee that will look into modern research to adopt relevant recommendations and forward to government for implementations in different sectors.
Publication Title REVISITING RESEARCH IN NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS: THE ROADMAP FOR HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT Download PDF
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Publisher Journal of Social Spectrum and Education
Publication Authors OKOBIA, Ayodele Onyeatoelu
Year Published 2024-09-14
Abstract This paper examines the status quo of Nigerian tertiary institutions of learning in the light of (he ongoing human capital development agenda. The authors express optimism that quality research will influence human capital development which will in turn bring about improved output and productivity. The main thrust of this paper, therefore, is to analyze the relevance of research in tertiary institutions vis-a-vis human capital development in Nigeria. Conceptual clarification of the basic concepts: tertiary institutions, research, development, human capital and human capital development were duly examined for better comprehension of the paper. The challenges facing research in Nigerian tertiary institutions were also discussed. Finally, workable remedial strategies were suggested, among them are: the removal of unnecessary administrative bottlenecks in accessing research funds in tertiary institutions (especially TETFUND) plus the establishment of well equipped research centres in Nigerian tertiary institutions, to ensure optimal performance.
Publication Title Cognitive Style and Gender as Determinants of Academic Achievement in Social Studies Download PDF
Publication Type journal
Publisher NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION The Association of Multidisciplinary Researchers of Nigeria 240 Zik Ave., Awka, Anambra State
Publication Authors Dr. Okobia, A. O.
Year Published 2024-12-07
Abstract This paper investigated cognitive style and gender as determinants of academic achievement in social studies. Two null hypothesis were formulated. The ex-post fact design was used in the study, with 302 respondents selected from ten junior Secondary Schools in Ika North East and Ika South Local Government Areas of Delta State as sample. The cognitive style test with r = 0.62 (L0.001) to r = 0.7 (L0.001). A standardized achievement test in social studies was used to collect data. Pearson product moment was employed to establish the relationship. The study revealed that cognitive style and gender of students is closely related with performance due to interaction. It also revealed that there is no significant relationship between gender and academic achievement. Based on the findings, recommendations were made.
Publication Title ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AS A PANACEA FOR JOB CREATION AND NATION BUILDING EFFORTS IN NIGERIA Download PDF
Publication Type journal
Publisher CHUKWUEMEKA ODIMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY ULI, ANAMBRA STATE Faculty of Education
Publication Authors OKOBIA, AYODELE O., PhD
Year Published 2024-08-23
Abstract This paper examined entrepreneurship education as a panacea to nation building efforts in Nigeria. The paper looked at the qualities of an entrepreneur, its types and the roles of entrepreneurship education in employment generation and nation building in Nigeria. The unemployment situation in Nigeria pose serious threats and challenges to both the government and the citizens. Entrepreneurship education has been embraced by almost all the developed countries of the world and its capabilities and effectiveness in nation building is not in doubts. The paper reviews how entrepreneurship education can help in promoting vocational and technical education in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The paper recommends proper orientation of the citizens by the government, on the need for entrepreneurship education in their daily lives, because it will help them in the realization of their potentials and opportunities in job creation, as well as making positive contribution to nation building efforts in Nigeria.