Predictors of Library and Information Science Students’ Achievement in Research Statistics: A Path Model from the University of Abuja, Nigeria (Published)
This study examined the path model of variables affecting Library and Information Science (LIS) students’ achievement in research statistics, with empirical evidence from the University of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. Two objectives guided the study: to develop a meaningful path model of variables affecting students’ achievement in research statistics and to determine the estimates of the causal links among lecturers-related, students-related and school-environment-related variables. The study adopted an ex-post-facto and cross-sectional survey approach. The participants comprised 49 LIS students and eight lecturers teaching research statistics at the University of Abuja. Data were obtained through the lecturers-related and students-related variable questionnaires and students’ achievement records. Path analysis was used to examine the structural relationships. The results showed that students-related variables constituted the strongest component of the meaningful path model, with a reported regression weight of 0.41. The estimated path coefficients for lecturers-related, students-related and school-environment-related variables were 0.21, 0.41 and 0.31, respectively, indicating an interconnected relationship among the three clusters. The study concludes that improvement in research statistics achievement requires simultaneous attention to students’ motivation, self-efficacy, anxiety, prior quantitative preparation and study behaviours, alongside teaching quality and institutional learning conditions.
Keywords: Academic Achievement, Path Analysis, School Environment, University of Abuja, lecturers-related variables, library and information science, research statistics, students-related variables
School Environment: Implication for Pedagogy and Quality Assurance in Social Studies Classroom in Nigeria (Published)
The study examined the influence of School Environment on academic achievement of secondary school students in Social Studies: its implication for pedagogy and Quality Assurance in Social Studies classroom in Ekiti State Nigeria. The study was a descriptive research design, comprised of all the secondary school students in Ekiti State as the population. The sample of 200 students was drawn from 10 schools in 2 local government Areas of Ado and Irepodun/Ifelodun, using the simple random sampling technique. The instrument used for the study was a self-designed questionnaire, validated by experts, with reliability coefficient of 0-90. Data collected were analyzed using percentage, mean and chi square for two research questions and two hypotheses. The findings revealed that the quality of the physical school environment with regard to school building and school facilities have significant effect on academic achievement of students in Social Studies classroom. Based on the findings of the study, the implication of good and rich school environment was discussed in line with Pedagogy and Quality Assurance. Recommendations were made to schools, and government at all levels.
Keywords: Pedagogy, Quality Assurance, School Environment, Social Studies
Drama: A Strategy Facilitating Equal Access and Enablement for Students with Hearing Impairment in an Inclusive School Environment (Published)
Keywords: Drama, Enablement, Equal Access, School Environment, Strategy, Students Hearing Impairment