Basic Education Research Papers/Topics

Causes of Grade 12 Teacher Absenteeism in the Rundu Circuit, Kavango East Region

ABSTRACT   This study was done in Rundu circuit to understand the problems caused by the grade 12 teacher’s absenteeism.   This study was a qualitative research, and case study, which required concentrated examination of the problems caused by teacher’s absenteeism. The researcher used open-ended questionnaires for teachers plus senior education officers previously called subject advisors, interviews for principals and interviews for teachers. It made use 10 out of a total of 14 partici...

MANAGING SCHOOL CLIMATE BY PRINCIPALS TO ENHANCE TEACHERS’ JOB SATISFACTION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EBONYI STATE

This study deals on managing school climate by principals to enhance teachers’ job satisfaction in secondary schools in Ebonyi state. The specific objectives were to determine the types of school organizational climate to enhance teachers’ job satisfaction in secondary schools in Ebonyi State and examine the principals’ management of the school environment to enhance teachers’ job satisfaction in secondary schools in Ebonyi State. Literature related to the study was reviewed. The desc...

An Evaluation Of Other Sources Of Financing Secondary School Education Other Than Government Funding: A Case Of Abakaliki Education Zone Of Ebonyi State

This study evaluated other sources of financing secondary school education other than government funding, using Abakaliki education zone of Ebonyi state as a case study. It was motivated by the difficulties being encountered by heads of schools in financing the secondary schools in Abakaliki Education Zone of Ebonyi State. 3 research questions and a null hypothesis guided the study. The population of the study was 154 principals and vice principals. There was no sampling because theentire pop...

Alternative Sources Of Financing Secondary School Education In Abakaliki Education Zone Of Ebonyi State

This study, Alternative Sources of Financing Secondary School Education in Abakaliki Education Zone of Ebonyi State was motivated by the difficulties being encountered by heads of schools in financing the secondary schools in Abakaliki Education Zone of Ebonyi State. three research questions and a null hypothesis guided the study. The population of the study was 154 principals and vice principals. There was no sampling because the entire population was used as sample due to its manageable siz...

Age and Gender Discrimination by Accredited Scholars and Researchers

INTRODUCTION 1.0      Background to the Study      Desktop publishing is program that is designed to produce large documents usinf 1.1       Statement of the problem                                     A nation economic growth is largely dependent on productivity of various organizations that form its industrial and economic component, thus what states will the economy is if the human capital resource employed and controlled by these entities ...

Learning Environment as a Predictor of Pupils Academic Performance in Ado-Odo Otta Ogun State

CHAPTER   ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Education is a universal phenomenon which allows all human societies to develop the prerequisite knowledge experience and skills for their preservation and growth. It is a tool for imparting knowledge, a process by which an individual acquires the physical, social, intellectual and moral capabilities required to function effectively and become a useful member of his or her society. It is an instrument par excellence for effecting nationa...

Investigate the Effects of Geography Field-Trip Teaching Strategy on the Academic Performances of Senior Secondary School Geography Students

CHAPTER ONE                           INTRODUCTION   1.1 Background to the Study Geography according to Majasan, (1995) is the dynamic science that describes the earth as the home of man and the stage on which he carves permanent features to aid his growth and development.. Therefore it is a subject in senior secondary school that enlightens the students about their environment and the spatial interaction at large. Geography is offered at the senior secondary scho...

Comprehensive Design Proposal and Construction Management Expertise for the Academic Library.

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1    Background of the Study:  A libraryis an organized collection of sources of information and similar resources, made accessible to a defined community for reference or borrowing. It provides physical or digital access to material, and may be a physical building or room, or a virtual space, or both. The term library has itself acquired a secondary meaning; a collection of useful material for common use, and in this sense is used in fields such as computer ...

The Untold Stories of the Bullies: The Other Side of the Coin

NAME            :           JOHN B. VISILLAS TITLE            :           UNTOLD STORIES OF THE BULLIES: THE OTHER SIDE                                     OF THE COIN ABSTRACT             Bullying has been an issue worldwide and was considered as serious problem in schools.  Number of literatures and studies had been conducted (Steven 2006; Hoover 2005; Gibson 2011 and Rafferty, 2011) but most of t...

Teachers’ Perception of Some Techniques of Handling Students’ Disciplinary Problems in Selected Secondary Schools In Ilorin Metropolis

ABSTRACT          The study investigated Teacher’s Perception of Techniques for Handling Disciplinary Problems in Ilorin Metropolis. It also sought to compare the respondents by sex, experience, educational qualification and location of the schools.          The instrument used in carrying out the research work was checked by some lecturers in the National Teacher’s Institute of which the instrument yielded 0.69. The data collected were analysed using chi-square and Pear...

Gender Difference in Students’ Academic Performance in Chemistry in Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin

ABSTRACT          The research was conducted to investigate sex difference in students’ academic performance in chemistry in Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin. The sample comprises of the results of students of Colleges of Education Ilorin from 2004 – 2009 academic session. These results were used to find the percentages differences in their distinction, credit, merit, pass. It was observed that the male students performed better in the first two academic sessions while th...

Relationship Between Secondary School Students Parental Background and Performance in English Language in Ilorin Metropolis

ABSTRACT The study investigates the relationship between secondary school students’ parental background and performance in English Language in Ilorin Metropolis. Data were collected from 200 randomly selected through relationship between parental background and students’ performance in English questionnaire. Data collected were analysed through frequency counts, percentage Pearson correlation and t-test. The result revealed that there was no significant relationship between parental bac...

Prospects and Problems of Integrated Science as a Basic for Studying Science in Senior Secondary School in Ilorin Town

TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page                                                                                i Approval Page                                                                         ii Dedication                                                                     �...

Influence of School Population on Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Ilorin West Local Government Area Of Kwara State

ABSTRACT           The purpose of this study was to investigate influence of school population on academic performance of secondary school student in Ilorin West metropolis. 90 students and 6 teachers were randomly selected from schools that were selected while questionnaire was administered to solicit for information. Research hypotheses were formulated and tested using x2 value method. The findings of the study indicated that there is significant relationship between school popul...

Influence of Gender and Environment on Students’ Vocational Choice in Secondary Schools in Ilorin

ABSTRACT The study investigated the influence Gender and Environment on students’ vocational choice in Secondary School in Ilorin. Data were collected from two hundred randomly selected students through Influence Gender and Environment on Students Vocational Choice Questionnaire (FGAEOSVCQ). Data collected were analysed using frequency counts, percentage and t-test. The results indicated that there were no significant differences in the factors influence vocational choice of male and fem...


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