EDUMALSYS Journal of Research in Education Management

Proficiency Skills Needed by Teachers for Optimal Performances in Motor Vehicle Mechanics Work in Technical Colleges in Adamawa and Taraba States

Yusuf Andy Obadiah, Stephen Z. Kumazhege, Yelwa Aliyu — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The main purpose of the study was to determine the proficiency skills needed by teachers for optimal performances in motor vehicle mechanics work in technical colleges in Adamawa and Taraba States. The study was guided by two research questions and two null hypotheses. The study which adopted descriptive survey research design was conducted in Adamawa and Taraba States. The population of the study was 123 respondents comprising 81 MVMW teachers and 42 instructors from all the 21 BEST Centres and Government Science and Technical colleges in Adamawa and Taraba States, Nigeria. There was no sampling as the entire population was used because it was manageable. A structured questionnaire tagged: Proficiency Skills Needs of Motor Vehicle Mechanics Works Teachers Questionnaire (PSNMVMWTQ) was validated by three experts. The Instrument was trial tested in Gombe State and the Cronbach Alpha reliability method was used to test the reliability of the instrument and a 0.84 reliability coefficient was obtained. Data collected for the study was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27.0. Mean statistics was used to answer the two research questions while a t-test was used to test the null hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed among others that 35 technical skills were considered needed by MVMW teachers. Similarly, 25 ICT skills were considered as ‘needed’. Importantly, there were no significant differences between instructors and MVMW teachers regarding the perceived importance of these skills. It is recommended that to address the technical skills gaps identified, particularly in the use of diagnostic tools and performing necessary repairs, it is recommended that the Technical College Management Board should organize workshops and practical training sessions. These initiatives should emphasize hands-on experience with diagnostic equipment, connecting tools appropriately, and interpreting trouble codes.

Drug Abuse and Implications on Students Learning: A Conceptual Review Emphasized on Sokoto, Nigeria

Samaila Aliyu, Kabiru Umar — Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Drug abuse is a worldwide issue threatening almost all aspects of human life. The aim of this paper is to consider a review of concepts of drug abuse and effects on academic/education of learners with a particular emphasis on Sokoto. Drug is a substance that alters the body. Many people administer drugs just for euphoria without proper justification, a condition that is dubbed as drug abuse. Drug abuse is spurred by peers, curiosity, family, accessibility, work, stress and relations. However, effects of drug abuse are multifold, on a major part drug abuse affect health and onward cause poor learning. Most importantly, rehabilitation, religious, law implications, and other policies need to be embraced to deal with drug abuse. The following themes were engaged: drug and drug abuse concepts, classification, common drugs, cause, effects, prevention, etc.

Strategic Approaches for Effective Teaching of Entrepreneurship in Tertiary Institutions of Kano State, Nigeria

Stephen Z. Kumazhege, Usman A. G, Egunsola A. O, Isaac John Ibanga — Mon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study determined the strategic approaches for effective teaching of entrepreneurship in tertiary institutions of Kano State, Nigeria. The study was guided by two specific objectives; two research question and two null hypotheses tested at 0.05 levels of significance. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The study was conducted in five tertiary institutions of Kano State, Nigeria. The population of the study was 32 lecturers, consisting 14 from university, 15 from colleges of education and 3 from Polytechnic. The study adopted census sampling technique because the whole population was used as a sample. Instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire developed by the researcher title; Strategies for Stimulating Entrepreneurship Among Automobile Technology Education Students Questionnaire (SSEAATESQ). Cronbach alpha was used to determine the reliability coefficient of the instrument which was 0.977. The data collected for this study were analyzed using mean and standard deviation for answering the research questions. ANOVA was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 levels of significance. Use of consumable instructional material, serve as strategy to stimulate effective teaching and learning of entrepreneurship education in tertiary institutions of Kano State. An internship can provide an opportunity for students, Collaboration with industry partners can provide valuable opportunities for interns to work on real-world entrepreneurial projects. The federal government in collaboration with state governments should provide Innovation labs equipped with tools, technologies, and resources for students to experiment, prototype, and develop their entrepreneurial ideas by way of encouragement. Collaboration between tertiary institutions and industries should be used as a strategy to strengthen in the area of student’s practical work experience.

Evaluation of the CIPP Model on the Merdeka Curriculum at SMP 2 Palembayan

Arino Susanto, Absharini Kardena, Elpayani Elpayani — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:09:00 +0000

By using of the CIPP evaluation model of SMP 2 Palembayan, this research seeks to study the application of the CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product) evaluation model, students learning outcomes in the field of English. This test is a subjective exploration that uses the CIPP model by assessing each part of the setting, information, interactions, and items to achieve a continuously evolving experience. English teachers, curriculum representatives, and the principal at SMP 2 Palembayan served as the data sources for the study. Observation instruments were used to collect primary data, and interviews and photographs were used to collect secondary data. After that, the observation data was analyzed quantitatively, while the interviews and data analysis were analyzed descriptively and qualitatively. The results showed that the conditions for implementing learning and learning activities at SMP 2 Palembayan were said to be very effective when learning was carried out.