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    Effect of Inductive and Deductive Teaching Strategies on Senior Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Further Mathematics in Oyo State
    (Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) Tunde Rasheed RAHEEM
    The fluctuating performance in May/June West African Examination Council (WAEC) SSCE results percentages revealed in the trend analysis studies has resulted in a decade of reports that the achievement of Oyo state students in having a credit pass or above in Further Mathematics has not been consistent. This study investigates the Effect of Inductive and Deductive Teaching Strategies on Senior Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Further Mathematics in Oyo State. Seven (7) hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. A pretest–posttest quasi–experimental design was applied. Multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted to purposively select three (3) schools of science for the study from the three (3) senatorial districts in Oyo state. A sample size of one hundred and eight (108) participants comprises fifty (50) male students and fifty-eight (58) female students were involved in the study. Senior Secondary Schools two (SSS II) intact classes were used in each of the three (3) selected schools. Differential and Integral Calculus Achievement Test (DICAT) (KR-20 = 0.84) was used as instrument for data collection. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used for data analysis. There was a significant main effect of Deductive Teaching Strategy on Senior Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Further Mathematics [F(1, 63) = 11.321, P < 0.05]. There was a significant interaction effect of inductive and deductive teaching strategies on senior secondary school students' academic achievement in Further Mathematics [F(2,104) = 10.128, P < 0.05]. From the results, it is concluded that the most effective and preferred teaching strategy is the Deductive Teaching Strategy (DTS). Base on the findings, it is suggested that application of Deductive teaching strategy or combined Inductive and Deductive teaching strategies should be considered to improve students’ academic achievement in Further Mathematics. Keywords: Inductive Teaching Strategy, Deductive Teaching Strategy, Conventional Teaching Strategy, Gender, Academic Achievement. Word Count: 291
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    Effects of Case-based Teaching Strategy on Academic Achievement in Mathematics Word Problems among Junior Secondary School Students in the Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria
    (Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) Olubukola Aderemi OGUNSAJU
    One of the challenging areas of Mathematics learning is the aspect of word problems especially at the Junior Secondary School in Ibadan which many students do shy away from. This study therefore investigated the effects of case-based teaching strategy on academic achievement in Mathematics word problems among Junior Secondary school students in the Ibadan metropolis, Oyo State Nigeria. This study was grounded on constructivism and behaviourism models of learning and employed a quasi-experimental research design. The study population consisted of 64,841 Junior Secondary School students in Oyo State. A purposive sampling technique was employed using intact classes of (JS2) students.Word Problems in Mathematics Achievement Test (WPMAT) (KR20=0.95) was used as instrument for data collection. The data was analysed using Analysis of covariance at a significance level of 0.05. The findings revealed that, case- based teaching strategy was significant on students' academic achievement (F(1;68) = 72.771; p< 0.05). There was no significant main effect of gender on students’ academic achievement (F(1;68) = 3.211; p > 0.05) and there was no significant interaction effect of case-based teaching strategy and gender on academic achievement (F(1;68) = 3.187; p> 0.05) , The study concluded that case-based teaching strategy enhanced students' academic achievement in Mathematics word problems. It was recommended that teachers should incorporate case-based teaching strategies to the teaching of Mathematics in Junior secondary schools. Keywords: Case-based teaching strategy, Academic Achievement, Word Problem in Mathematics Word count: 220
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    Effects of Digital Learning Platforms on Academic Achievement of Senior Secondary School students in Genetics in Ibadan North Local Government, Oyo State
    (2024-12) Damilola Jumoke IBIYEMI
    Over the years, students struggle with Genetics topics in Biology due to their lack of interest, poor teaching methods and abstract nature of the topic. This study therefore determined the effects of digital learning platforms on senior secondary school students’ v vi academic achievement in Genetics. Three hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. A quasi-experimental design using pretest- posttest approach was applied. Multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted. Three public secondary schools in Ibadan North Local Government Area were purposively selected based on their year of establishment. A sample size of 104 participants which comprised 50 male and 54 female participated in the study. Intact classes of SS 2 students in all the three schools were involved in the study. Genetics in Biology Achievement Test (GBAT) (KR-20 = 0.79) and instructional guides were used for data collection. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used for data analysis. There was a significant main effect of treatment on students’ academic achievement in Genetics [F(2;101)=7.6,p<0.05. There was a significant main effect of treatment on students’ Academic Achievement in genetics (F(2, 101) = 7.60; p<0.05, partial η2 = 0.14). The students in flipped-google with collaboration group had the highest adjusted post-achievement score (?ത =19.77), followed by those in flipped- google without collaboration (?ത =19.05) and control (?ത =17.21) groups. There was no significant main effect of gender on academic achievement of students in Genetics. There was no significant interaction effect of treatment and gender on academic achievement in Genetics. Based on the findings, it is concluded that the digital learning platforms (flipped- google classroom with/without collaboration) were effective to teach Genetics in Biology. It is then recommended that Biology teachers should adopt the digital learning platforms in teaching as a student centered approach so as to boost their academic achievement in Genetics. Keywords: Digital learning platforms, Flipped-google classroom learning approach, Genetics topics in Biology, Academic achievement in genetics. Word Count: 294
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    Effects of Case-based and Team-based Teaching Strategies on Word Problems in Primary School Mathematics in Ibadan, Nigeria
    (Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) Stephen Sunday AWOTOYE
    Over the years, pupils' performance in external examinations such as National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE), State Common Entrance Examinations (SCEE) and other entrance examinations into secondary schools, is still very low and below expectation. This study investigates Effect of Case-Based and Team-Based Teaching Strategies on Word Problems in Primary School Mathematics in Ibadan North-West Local Government Area, Oyo State. Three hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. Quasi-experimental design was used. Multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted where three private primary schools from 11 wards in Ibadan North-West Local Government Area, Oyo State were stratified and purposively selected. A sample size of 86 pupils comprises each of 43 boys and 43 girls were involved in the study. Primary four intact classes were used in each of the three selected private primary schools. Instruments used for data collection were Primary Mathematics Word Problems Achievement Test (KR-20 = 0.86), and teaching instructional guides. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used for data analysis. There was a significant main effects of Case-based Teaching Strategy on Achievement of Primary School Pupils in Mathematics[F(1,51)=58.624, P < 0.05, η 2= 0.535] and Team-based Teaching Strategy on Achievement of Primary School Pupils in Mathematics word problems [F(1,55)=45.008, P < 0.05, η 2= 0.450]. From the findings, it is concluded that Case-based teaching strategy, Team-based teaching strategy and combined Case-based, Team-based and Traditional Teaching Strategies were effective in teaching word problems in primary school Mathematics. Base on the results, it is recommended that both Case-based and Team- based teaching strategies should be adopted by the teachers in teaching word problems in Primary school Mathematics to enhance pupils’ academic achievement. Keywords: Case-based Teaching Strategy, Team-based Teaching Strategy, Primary Schools in Ibadan, Word Problems in Mathematics, Academic Achievement Word count: 286
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    Effects of the Use of Instructional Materials on Senior Secondary School Students’ Achievement in Biology in Oyo town, Oyo State
    (Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) Saudat Titilope ADEYANJU
    The abstract nature of respiratory physiology, combined with limited hands-on experiences and interactive learning opportunities, impedes students' understanding and retention of crucial concepts. Furthermore, the inadequate access to high-quality instructional materials exacerbates the issue, leaving students without sufficient resources to supplement their classroom learning. This study therefore determined the effects of standardised and improvised instructional materials on the academic achievement of Senior Secondary School Biology students in respiratory system topics in Oyo town, Nigeria. This study was guided by 11 hypotheses. The study was also grounded on constructivist and cognitive theories and adopted the pretest-posttest quasi experimental research design of 3x2 factorial matrix. The study population consisted of 13,716 senior secondary school students in the Oyo town. The purposive sampling technique was employed to select three intact classes of 149 SSS 11 students. Biology Achievement Test (BAT) (KR20 =0.8) was used as instrument for data collection. The data were analysed using ANCOVA at a significant level of 0.05. Result from the findings showed [F(1;144) = 46.627; P-value < 0 .05], significant effects of improvised instructional materials on academic achievement of Senior Secondary School Biology students in respiratory system [F(1;144) = 50.939; P-value < 0. 05], significant effects of standardised instructional materials on academic achievement of Senior Secondary School Biology students in respiratory system [F(1;144) =1.448; P >0.05], significant effect of conventional method on academic achievement of Senior Secondary School Biology students in respiratory system [F(1;144) =3.034; P- value >0.05], no significant effects of gender on academic achievement of Senior Secondary School Biology students in respiratory system and [F(1;134) = 0.620; p> 0.05] ], no significant effects of improvised instructional materials, standardised instructional materials and gender on academic achievement of Senior Secondary School Biology students in respiratory system. Additionally, the absence of significant gender differences suggests that both male and female students benefited equally from the instructional approaches employed. These results underscore the importance of integrating diverse instructional strategies to improve learning environments in science education. The study offered practical implications for educators, curriculum developers, and teacher training programmes, emphasising the need for a blended approach that combines standardized and improvised resources to improve educational outcomes. Keywords: Instructional Materials, Respiratory System, Academic Achievement in Biology, Gender differential Word count: 296
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    Effect of Predict-Observe-Explain and Virtual Laboratory Strategies on Secondary School Physics Students’ Attitude to and Achievement in Simple Harmonic Motion Concept in Ogun State, Nigeria
    (Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) Temitope Matthew ADEPOJU
    Students’ achievement in Physics in external examination had dwindled over the years. The problem of poor performance in Physics sometimes had not been limited to the students alone but also to teachers’ pedagogical strategies. The study examined effect of Predict-Observe-Explain and Virtual Laboratory strategies on secondary school Physics students’ attitude to and achievement in Simple Harmonic Motion in Ogun State. Fourteen hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 levels of significance. The study adopted pretest- posttest control group quasi-experimental design involving 3x2 factorial matrix. A total of 166 SS2 Physics students in three senior secondary school intact classes in Ogun State participated in the study. Physics Achievement Test (PAT) with 30 multiple- choice questions (r=0.81), Physics Attitude Scale (PAS) with 20 items on a four-point Likert type scale (r=0.73) were used for data collection. Data were analyzed with descriptive (frequency and percentage) and inferential statistics (ANCOVA). There was a significant main effect of Predict-Observe-Explain strategy on students’ attitude to Physics (F(1,128)=6.349, p<0.05, partial η 2=0.047). There was a significant main effect of Predict-Observe-Explain strategy on students’ achievement in Simple Harmonic Motion (F(1,128)=682.814, p<0.05, partial η 2=0.842). There was a significant main effect of Virtual Laboratory strategy on students’ attitude to Physics (F(1,123)=5.318, p<0.05, partial η 2=0.041). There was a significant main effect of Virtual Laboratory strategy on students’ achievement in Simple Harmonic Motion (F(1,123)=625.120, p<0.05, partial η 2=0.836). There was no significant main effect of gender on students’ attitude to Physics (F(1,163)=1.747, p>0.05, partial η 2=0.011). There was no significant main effect of gender on students’ achievement in Simple Harmonic Motion (F(1,163)=0.067, p>0.05, partial η 2=0.000).There was a significant interaction effects of Predict-Observe-Explain and Virtual Laboratory Strategies on students’ attitude to Physics(F(2,162)=4.322, p<0.05,partial η 2=0.047). There was a significant interaction effects of Predict-Observe-Explain and Virtual Laboratory strategies on students’ achievement in Simple Harmonic Motion (F(2,162)=586.719, p<0.05, partial η 2=0.047). There was no significant interaction effects of Predict-Observe-Explain and gender on students’ attitude to 1.073, p>0.05, partial η 2=0.008).There was no significant interaction effects of Predict-Observe-Explain and gender on students’ achievement in Simple Harmonic Motion (F(1,126)=2.009, p>0.05, partial η 2=0.016).There was no significant interaction effects of Virtual Laboratory strategy and gender on students’ attitude to Physics(F(1,121)=0.356, p>0.05, partial η 2=0.003). There was a significant interaction effects of Virtual Laboratory strategy and gender on students’ achievement in Simple Harmonic Motion (F(1,121)=5.219, p<0.05, partial η 2=0.041). There was no significant interaction effects of Predict-Observe-Explain, Virtual Laboratory strategies and gender on students’ attitude to Physics (F(2,159)=0.649, p>0.05, partial η 2=0.008).The study concluded that Predict-Observe-Explain and Virtual Laboratory strategies enhanced students’ performance in Physics Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that Physics teachers should adopt Predict-Observe-Explain and Virtual Laboratory strategies to teach Physics in secondary schools. Keywords: Predict-Observe-Explain, Virtual Laboratory, Attitude to Physics, Achievement in Simple Harmonic Motion, Gender in Physics Word Count: 442
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    Effects of Cooperative Learning and WhatsApp Use on Pre-Service Teachers’ Basic General Mathematics Learning Outcomes in Colleges of Education, Oyo
    (Lead City University, Ibadan, 2023-12) Florence Abidemi ODELEYE
    Pre-service teachers’ performances in Basic General Mathematics over the years have not been encouraging even as the course is a core course at all levels in Colleges of Education. This may be due to many factors such as, students’ attitude, use of appropriate learning strategy and other factors. This study examined the effects of Cooperative Strategy (STAD) and WhatsApp Usage on Pre-service teachers' Basic General Mathematics Learning Outcomes in Colleges of Education, in Oyo State. It anchored on two relevant theories: Experiential Learning Theory and Theory of Career Adaptability. A quasi-experimental research design was adopted for this study. The population of the study comprised all 3,657 pre-service year two teachers in the three Colleges of Education selected, while multistage sampling technique was used to select 420 samples for the study. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to analyze the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The results showed that there was a significant main effect of Cooperative Strategy (STAD) on Pre-service students’ Academic Achievement (F (1, 175) = 28.191, p <0.05) and Attitude F (1, 173) = 100.596, p <0.05), there was a significant main effect of WhatsApp Usage on pre-service teachers’ academics achievement (F (1, 152) = 5.565, p <0.05) and attitude (F (1, 152) = 315.342, p <0.05) in Basic General Mathematics in Colleges of Education in Oyo State, there was significant main interaction effect of Cooperative Strategy and WhatsApp Usage on Academic Achievement (F (2,269) =10.013, p<0.05) and Attitude (F (2, 267) = 345.412, p <0.05) of Pre-service teachers’ in Basic General Mathematics in Colleges of Education, Oyo State. It was concluded that Cooperative Strategy (STAD) and WhatsApp Usage improved pre- service teachers’ achievement and attitude toward Basic General Mathematics in Colleges of Education in Oyo State. Keywords: Cooperative Learning, WhatsApp Usage, Pre-service Teacher, Basic General Mathematics, Students Academics Achievement, Students’ Attitude. Word Count: 287
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    Effects of Inductive and Deductive Teaching Strategies on Students’ Academic Achievement in Basic General Mathematics in Colleges of Education, Oyo State
    (Lead City University, Ibadan, 2023-12) Folasade Oluwayemisi IYANDA
    This study investigates the effect of inductive and deductive teaching strategies on students' academic achievement in Basic General Mathematics within Oyo State Colleges of Education. The research focuses on evaluating learning outcomes, knowledge retention, and overall student performance when exposed to these teaching approaches. This study was grounded on constructivism and behaviorism theories of learning. The study employs a quasi-experimental research design. The study's population consists of 3,663 year two students enrolled in the three government colleges of education in Oyo State. A purposive sampling technique is utilized to select intact classes of non-science second-year students. The research employs lesson plans and the Basic Mathematics Achievement Test (BMAT) as instruments for data collection. Reliability of the BMAT was (0.89). Statistical analysis was carried out using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) at a significance level of 0.05.The findings revealed that the effect of treatment on students' academic achievement was significant (F(2;231) = 89.93, p< 0.05). There was significant effect of class size on students’ academic achievement (F(1;232) = 52.48; p < 0.05). Notably, the deductive teaching strategy was found to be more effective in enhancing students' academic achievement in algebraic concepts. This study recommends that educators incorporate both deductive and conventional teaching strategies when instructing Basic General Mathematics, particularly in Colleges of Education. Keywords: Inductive teaching Strategy, Deductive Teaching Strategy, Students’ Academic achievement, Basic General Mathematics Word Count: 211
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    Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Preventive Practices towards Curtailing Coronavirus Infection among Market Traders in Ogbomoso North Local Government Area, Oyo State
    (Lead City University, Ibadan, 2023-12) Olajoke Seye AJIBADE
    The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and preventive practices towards curtailing coronavirus infection among market traders in Ogbomoso North Local Government Area of Oyo State. In spite of many studies conducted on Coronavirus diseases among different groups, studies on the knowledge, attitude and preventive practices towards prevention of coronavirus among major market traders is not sufficient, nor has there been identified studies related to market traders in any of the Local governments in Ogbomoso. Thus, this theses attempted to fill this gap, engaging the theories of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Model and Health Belief Model. Descriptive survey research design was used. Simple random, proportionate and convenience sampling techniques were used to select 300 respondents; while questionnaire was used for data collection. The descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentages and inferential statistics of Pearson Product Moment Correlation were used for the analysis. The result of the study revealed that the level of knowledge of Coronavirus infection was high (mean=1.96), attitude was positive (mean=2.64), while preventive practice was high (mean=2.56) among market traders in Ogbomoso North LGA. Furthermore, there was no significant correlation between knowledge and attitude towards coronavirus infection (r=-0.026, p>0.05) among the respondents. There was no significant correlation between knowledge and preventive practices (r=0.061, p>0.05), while attitude had significant negative correlation with preventive practices of Coronavirus among the traders (r=-0.116, p<0.05). The authority of Ogbomoso North LGA in collaboration with State Ministry of Health should organise periodic Health Education programmes specifically on knowledge, attitude and preventive practices of coronavirus infection among market traders in Ogbomoso North Local Government Area. Keywords: Coronavirus infection, Knowledge, Attitude and Preventive practices Word Count: 265
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    Effects of Interactive Materials’ Intervention on Senior Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Set Theory in Oyo South Senatorial District, Oyo State
    (Lead City University, 2023-12) Omenihu George ODUALI
    Set Theory as a topic in Mathematics in Senior Secondary School that has poised itself as an unclear topic to students due to the unavailability of appropriate interactive materials to teach the topic which in succession leaves the students with limited or no understanding of the topic. This study investigated the ‘’Effect of Interactive Materials Intervention on Senior Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Set Theory in Oyo South Senatorial District. A 2x2x3 quasi-experimental design which involved pretest, posttest and intact group was used for the study. Eighty-five (85) Senior Secondary School Two (SSS2) Students were used from two Senior Secondary Schools. One research question and three hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance guided the study. Data were analysed using t-tests and ANCOVA. The results revealed that there was a significant effect of interactive materials’ intervention on the academic achievement of Set Theory in Oyo South Senatorial District (F(1,82) = 50.317, P < 0.05, n 2 = 0.380), there was no significant main effect of gender an senior secondary school students’ academic achievement in set theory in Oyo South Senatorial District ((F(2,81) = 2.545, P > 0.05, n2 = 0.059); there was no significant interaction effect of intervention and gender on Senior Secondary School Students’ academic achievement in set theory in Oyo South Senatorial District (F(1,80) = 2.758, P > n2 = 0.033); there was no significant interaction effect of intervention and subject combination on Senior Secondary School Students’ academic achievement in set theory in Oyo South Senatorial District, Oyo State. It was recommended that curriculum planners and policy makers should make the use of interactive materials a vital part of Mathematics training programs. Keywords: Interactive Materials, Intervention, Mathematics, Set Theory, Senior Secondary School Word Count: 280
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    Psychological Factors and Public Secondary School Students Sports’ Participation in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State
    (Lead City University, 2022-12) Afolabi Johnson SALAKO
    The purpose of this study is to investigate the psycho-social determinants of stress level among undergraduate-athletes of private universities in Oyo State, Nigeria and to achieve this; two hundred and thirty-two male and female undergraduate-athletes were used. Purposive sampling techniques were used to select three out of seven private universities in Oyo State and proportional sampling techniques were used to select the respondents, thus 106 respondents were selected from Lead City University, Ibadan, 40 from Kola Daisi University, Ibadan and 86 from AjayiCrowther University, Oyo. Mixing methods of data collection were used in that the questionnaire was administered by the researcher with the help of four trained research assistants also with online survey system. Research question were posed and eight hypotheses were postulated to guide the study, descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentages and charts were used to analyze the demographic data in Section A. Inferential statistics of T-test were used to test hypotheses 1 and 2, Multiple Regression were used to test hypotheses 3-7, while T-test were used to test hypothesis 8. All hypotheses were tested at 0.05 Alpha levels. The respondents rejected most of the fear of failure as items contributing to psychological determinant of stress level. Respondents also agreed with most of the Self-doubt Scale as items contributing to their psychological determinant factors of stress levels. There is a significant difference between fear of failure and self-doubt on stress level among undergraduate-athletes; there is a significant difference between relationship with coach and parental pressure on stress level among undergraduate-athletes. Based on major findings and conclusion, recommendation will be that executives of institutions in conjunction with the sports personnel (such as coaches, trainer, sports psychologist etc.) and parents should plan workshops to assist their athletes, manage psycho-social stress level and in that way, help them balance it. Word Count: 299 Keywords: Stress, Fear of failure, Self-doubt, Relationship with coach, Parental pressure
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    Effects of Audio-visual Intervention on Basic Science Students’ Academic Achievement in Radioactivity at the Junior Secondary Schools in Ibadan Metropolis
    (Lead City University, 2022-12) Oluwatobi Favour FOLADE
    Radioactivity is a topic in Basic science in Junior secondary school that has poised itself as a vague topic to students due to its abstract nature and unavailability of educational materials to teach the topic which in turn leaves the students with partial or no understanding of the topic. This study used a student focused method to facilitate the knowledge of the Radioactivity in order to improve students’ achievement in Basic Science. The study was carried out on the "Effects of Audio-visual Intervention on Basic Science Students’ Academic Achievement in Radioactivity at the Junior Secondary Schools in Ibadan Metropolis. A 2 x 2 x 2 quasi- experimental design which involved pre-test, post-test and intact group was used for the study. Sixty (60) JSS 2 students were selected from two junior secondary schools. One school was used for treatment and the other school for control. Three hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance guided the study. The Basic Science Achievement Test (BSAT)(KR20 = 0.71) was used for data collection. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and ANCOVA. The results revealed that there was a significant effect of audio-visual intervention on the teaching of radioactivity in Basic Science at Junior Secondary schools in Ibadan Metropolis(F=4636.838, p = 0.00); there was no significant effect of audio-visual intervention on the teaching of radioactivity based on gender (F=2.852, p = 0.086) while there was a significant effect of audio- visual intervention on the teaching of radioactivity based on school type (F = 20.351, p = 0.000). It was recommended that Basic Science teachers in Junior Secondary schools should adopt the use of audio-visual materials while teaching radioactivity in class for better understanding of thesubject matter. Keyword: Audio-visual materials, Radioactivity, Basic Science, Junior secondary school, Word Count: 280
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    Effect of Dance-exercise and Brisk-walking on Anthropometric and Cardiorespiratory Indices of Obese Undergraduates in Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria
    (Lead City University, 2022-12) Olawale Oluwaseun OLADAPO
    The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of dance-exercise and brisk-walking on the anthropometric and cardiorespiratory indices of obese Undergraduates in Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria. The population for this study consisted 60 obese who were purposively sampled through randomized experimental Pretest-posttest control group design. The participants were required to Dance-exercise and Brisk-walk 3 times a week and 50 minutes per session at 100-120bpm for 8 weeks. Analysis of Co-variance (ANCOVA) and T-test were used to test the hypotheses formulated at 0.05 level of significance. Result showed that there was no significant main effect of treatments on the anthropometric indices (F(2,36)= 1.260, p<0.05, η2=0. 296) of obese undergraduates but a significant treatment effect on Body Mass Index (BMI) among obese undergraduates. Also, there was a significant main effect of treatments (F(2,36)=3.442, p<0.05, η2=0.043) on the ardiorespiratory indices of obese undergraduates. Furthermore, the result shows that there was no significant main effect of sex on the anthropometric (F(1,37)=2.922, p>0.05, η 2=0.073) and Cardiorespiratory (F(1,37)=0.598, p>0.05, η 2=0.016 indices of obese undergraduates. Result shows that there was no significant interaction effect of treatments and sex on the anthropometric (F(2,33)=1.405, p>0.05, η2=0.078) and cardiorespiratory (F(2,33)=0.063, p>0.05, η 2=0.004) indices of obese undergraduates in Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria.. The study concluded that Dance-exercise and Brisk-walking are exercise modes that can bring positive changes in the anthropometric and cardiorespiratory indices of obese participants. It was further concluded that sex was not a determinant of the outcome of Dance-exercise and Brisk-walking exercise modes on anthropometric as well as cardiorespiratory indices of obese undergraduate in this study. The study recommends that the school authority should organize periodic sensitization programme on different exercises including Dance-exercise and Brisk-walking as means of improving fitness of obese students. Keywords: Dance-exercise, Brisk-walking, Anthropometric, Cardiorespiratory, Obese. Word Count: 290 words
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    Psycho-social Factors as Determinants of Stress Level among Undergraduate-athletes in Private Universities in Oyo State, Nigeria
    (Lead City University, 2022-12) Ruth Bolanle AJAYI
    The purpose of this study is to investigate the psycho-social determinants of stress level among undergraduate-athletes of private universities in Oyo State, Nigeria and to achieve this; two hundred and thirty-two male and female undergraduate-athletes were used. Purposive sampling techniques were used to select three out of seven private universities in Oyo State and proportional sampling techniques were used to select the respondents, thus 106 respondents were selected from Lead City University, Ibadan, 40 from Kola Daisi University, Ibadan and 86 from Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo. Mixing methods of data collection were used in that the also with online survey system. Research question were posed and eight hypotheses were postulated to guide the study, descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentages and charts were used to analyze the demographic data in Section A. Inferential statistics of T-test were used to test hypotheses 1 and 2, Multiple Regression were used to test hypotheses 3-7, while T-test were used to test hypothesis 8. All hypotheses were tested at 0.05 Alpha levels. The respondents rejected most of the fear of failure as items contributing to psychological determinant of stress level. Respondents also agreed with most of the Self-doubt Scale as items contributing to their psychological determinant factors of stress levels. There is a significant difference between fear of failure and self-doubt on stress level among undergraduate-athletes; there is a significant difference between relationship with coach and parental pressure on stress level among undergraduate-athletes. Based on major findings and conclusion, recommendation will be that executives of institutions in conjunction with the sports personnel (such as coaches, trainer, sports psychologist etc.) and parents should plan workshops to assist their athletes, manage psycho-social stress level and in that way, help them balance it. Word Count: 299 Keywords: Stress, Fear of failure, Self-doubt, Relationship with coach, Parental pressure
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    Material Management, Teachers’ Adequacy and Learners’ Motivation Towards Learning as Determinants of Universal Basic Education Goals Achievement in Public Basic Schools, Southwest Nigeria
    (Lead City University, 2022-12) Shamsideen Abiodun WAHAB
    Previous studies on the achievement of UBE goals in public basic schools, Southwest, Nigeria had focused more on material management and teachers’ adequacy. The present study was designed to investigate material management, teachers’ adequacy and learners’ motivation towards learning as determinants of UBE goals achievement. The study adopted the descriptive research design of survey type. A sample of 4,200 respondents were randomly selected from 280 public junior secondary schools. Material Management Questionnaire, Teachers’ Adequacy Questionnaire, Learners’ Motivation Questionnaire and Learners Academic Achievement Test were used for data collection r=0.8114, r=0.842, r=0.912 and KR20=0.942 respectively. Data collected were analysed using Means, Standard Deviation and Multiple Regression. Findings revealed that there was significant combined influence of material management, teachers’ adequacy and learners’ motivation towards learning (R=.228; R 2=.052; F(4,275)=3.787; p < 0.05), significant relative influence of learners’ motivation towards learning (β= .242; t= 3.723; p < 0.05), no significant differences in school location (rural and urban) on material management (F2, 113= 0.175; p > 0.05) and urban schools F2, 161= 0.527; p > 0.05), no significant differences in school location on teachers’ adequacy (F1, 114= 0.009; p > 0.05) and urban schools F1, 162= 3.670; p > 0.05) and there was significant differences in school location on learners’ motivation towards learning in the achievement of UBE goals (F1, 114= 2.745; p > 0.05 and F1, 162= 9.100; p < 0.05). The study concluded that material management, teachers’ adequacy and learners’ motivation towards learning are essential parts that can determine UBE Goals Achievement in public basic schools in Southwest, Nigeria. It was therefore recommended that government should provide necessary material (instructional and infrastructural), and ensure more qualified teachers are recruited to enhance effective teaching and learning to promote learners’ friendly environment. Keywords: Material Management, Teachers’ Adequacy, Learners’ Motivation, UBE Goals Achievement Word Count: 287
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    Personality types, Communication Styles and Educational Qualification as Determinants of Marital Conflicts among Secondary School Teachers in Oyo State, Nigeria
    (Lead City University, 2022-12) Seun Weyinmi AJAGBE
    Marriage is a bond designed to endure a lifetime between a man and a woman. It is a relationship based on the choice and desire to spend the rest of one's life with another person, regardless of language, ethnicity, religion, culture, or other variations in background. The rate of marital disagreement among secondary school teachers in the state of Oyo has grown alarming in recent years. This marital stress has led to marital dissatisfaction, divorce, suicidal ideation, despair, exhaustion, emotional retreat, and murder. This research explores personality type, communication styles, and educational attainment among secondary school teachers in Oyo State, Nigeria, as predictors of marital conflict. This research used a descriptive survey approach. The samples included 1,000 married secondary school educators, both men and women. Using a multistage sampling process, participants were chosen. Using frequency count, multiple regression analysis, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation, three research subjects and three hypotheses were investigated. Data were collected using three instruments: the Marital Conflict scale (=0.89), the Personality Scale (=0.87), and the Communication style Scale (=0.82). According to data, the incidence of marital issues among secondary school teachers was modest, with a mean frequency of 1.3 disputes per teacher (2.75). In predicting marital conflict among respondents, these three factors accounted for 25.7% of the variation. Independent factors were positively associated with peer victimisation in the following order: personality types (Beta =.531, t = 11.099, P0.05), educational qualification (Beta = 0.041, t = 0.941, P>0.05), and communication style (Beta = -088, t = -1.723, P>0.05). There is an independent correlation between personality types (introvert and extravert) and marital conflict. Both introverts and extraverts exhibited positive relationships with marital conflict (r=0.501**, p0.000 n=1000; 0.05) In the Nigerian state of Oyo, there is a substantial correlation between educational level, communication style, and marital conflict among secondary school teachers. The outcome of the study was that married people should be encouraged to use effective communication techniques. Nevertheless, the government and its institutions, such as the Ministry of Women's Affairs, should prioritise social responsibility by implementing a mass media-based family-to-family marriage education programme (radio, television and newspaper). Keywords: M.arital Co.nfli.c.t, Educati.o.nal Qu.alifi.cati.o.n, Pe.rso.nality type.s, Communi.cati.o.n Style.s, Seco.ndary Scho.ol T.e.ache.rs Word count: 333
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    Teacher-related Factors and Learning Environment as Determinants of Pre-Primary Education Curriculum Implementation in Public Primary Schools in Southwest, Nigeria
    (Lead City University, 2022-12) David Monday ONOJAH
    Pre-primary education provides a sound basis for learning and helps to develop skills, knowledge, personal competence and confidence as well as a series of social responsibility in children but it appears that the pre-primary education curriculum is not given the necessary recognition by teachers. This study investigated Teacher-related Factors and Learning Environment as Determinants of Pre-Primary Education Curriculum Implementation in public Primary Schools in Southwest, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design guided the study. Population consisted of school heads (8623), preschool teachers (25719) and pupils (22,718). Multistage sampling procedure was used to obtain (1406) preschool teachers and (624) pupils sample size. Frequency counts, mean, multiple regression analysis and t-test were used for data analysis. Findings revealed low level of participation of teachers in professional development (x̅=1.601), low level of teacher motivation (x̅=1.808), low extent to which mother tongue is being used as a medium of instruction (x̅=1.615), low level of availability of instructional materials (x̅=1.454) and bad condition of school physical facilities (x̅=1.409). There was combined influence of teacher-related and learning environment on pre-primary education curriculum implementation in public primary schools in Southwest, Nigeria (F7,497 =3.641; R2=.072; adjusted R2= .038; p≤0.05). Teacher professional development (β=104, t= 3.071), teacher motivation (β= .136, t =3.534) and mother tongue instruction (β= .082, t=3.615) were relatively significant at P≤0.05. There was significant difference between the academic achievement scores in Mathematics of ECE and Non – ECE (t=3.682, p≤0.05). There was significant difference between the academic achievement scores in English Studies of ECE and Non – ECE (t=3.610, p≤0.05). It was recommended that teacher professional development, teacher motivation Mother tongue instruction, instructional materials and physical facilities should be improved. Keywords: Pre-Primary Education, Curriculum, Professional Development and Motivation. Word Count: 283
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    Psychological Resilience and School Counselling as Determinants of Students Affective Domain towards Civic Education in Public Senior Secondary Schools in South West Nigeria
    (Lead City University, 2022-12) Oluwadamilola Oluwaseun ODEWALE
    Psychological resilience and school counselling are important factors that could influence students affective domain, but have not been fully explored. This study therefore, examined psychological resilience and school counselling as determinants of public senior secondary schools students affective domain towards civic education in South West Nigeria.The descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population comprised of all students from mixed public senior secondary schools, between the ages of 15-19 years in SSS. II in Southwest Nigeria (748,468). 1,800 respondents were selected through systematic random sampling technique using Yamane Taro sampling size determination. Structured questionnaires tagged Psychological Resilience, School Counselling and Students Affective Domain towards Civic Education Questionnaire (PRSCSADCEQ) for data collection the descriptive statistical measure using simple percentage and frequency counts were used for the demographic characteristics of the respondents while the research questions were analysed using Pearson moment correlation, and the descriptive statistics and zero-order correlation, while research hypotheses were tested using multiple regression analysis at 0.05 alpha level of significance. Findings revealed a positive significant relationship between psychological resilience and students affective domain towards civic education in southwest Nigeria; r (1798) = 0.180, r2= 0.032, p<0.01. Likewise, findings also revealed a positive significant relationship between school counselling and students affective domain towards civic education in southwest Nigeria; r (1798) = 0.471, r2= 0.222, p<0.01.Students affective domain towards Civic education positively correlated with psychological resilience (r=0.180, p<0.01), and school counselling (r=0.471, p<0.01). Furthermore, the findings indicated that both factors: psychological resilience and school counselling are significant predictors of students affective domain towards civic education in southwest Nigeria. Based on the findings therefore, it is recommended that a functioning counselling unit should be provided at schools also, the parents, school, stakeholders, and government should be concerned in relation to the Psychological resilience and School counselling and Affective domain of secondary school students. Keywords: Psychological Resilience, School Counselling, Students, Affective Domain, Civics Education.
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    Sexuality Education, Parental Involvement and Sexual Risk Behaviours among Secondary School Adolescents in Ibadan Metropolis
    (Lead City University, 2022-12) Elizabeth Adebola OLATINWO
    Sexual risk behaviour among adolescents is a significant general wellbeing worry for concerned stakeholders because of the serious adverse results with higher pace of school dropout, unfortunate self-idea, demonization, discouragement, sadness, low confidence, poor emotional steadiness and clear future as well as other socio-emotional risk such as event of accidental pregnancies. This study therefore investigated sexuality education, parental involvement and Sexual Risk Behaviours (SRB) among secondary school adolescents in Ibadan Metropolis. The descriptive survey research design was employed. A sample size of six hundred (600) public secondary school adolescents in Ibadan Metropolis were selected using simple random sampling technique. Three research questions were asked and answered, four hypotheses were raised and tested at 0.05 level of significance using mean, standard deviation, multiple regression analysis were employed in Analyzing the data. The findings showed that level of parental involvement is high,(=2.64) level of awareness of sexuality education is high(=2.68) and prevalent (SRB) is low (=1.18). All the variables jointly accounted for 7.1% variance in predicting (SRB). Sexuality education (β = .356, p<0.05) and parental involvements (β = .176, p<0.05) made positive relative influence to (SRB) among these adolescents. There was significant difference in (SRB) based on gender (t(598)= 1.422, p<.05). There was significant difference in parental involvement based on gender (t(598)= 1.893, p<.05). In light of the discoveries of the study, it was suggested that concerned stakeholders and parents should have an effective supervision of these adolescent’s (SRB), likewise adolescents in secondary schools should imbibe positive behaviours and activate same among their peers. Key Words: Sexual Risk Behaviours, Sexuality Education, Parental Involvement, Adolescent Word Count: 300