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Kwasu International Journal of Educational Management and Leadership (KIJEMAL)
(DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT, FACULTY OF EDUCATION, KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY, MALETE, NIGERIA, 2025) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT, FACULTY OF EDUCATION, KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY, MALETE, NIGERIA
DIGITAL WORKLOAD, TEACHER BURNOUT, AND RETENTION STRATEGIES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS, KAJOLA LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OYO STATE, NIGERIA
(Kwasu International Journal of Educational Management and Leadership (KIJEMAL), 2025) AZEEZ, Nurudeen Oluwadare; KATIBI, Sekinat Olatinuke; OKORIE, Godson Sunday; DAUDA, Rafat Bukola
Secondary school teachers in Kajola Local Government Area of Oyo State are increasingly burdened by digital workload, leading to emotional exhaustion, stress, and reduced job satisfaction. However, limited empirical research has explored how Human Resource Management (HRM) strategies can mitigate burnout and improve teacher retention. This study examined the relationship between digital workload and teacher burnout, assessed the effect of burnout on retention, and evaluated the effectiveness of HRM strategies in enhancing teacher well-being. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The study population comprised 1,250 teachers across 16 public secondary schools, from which 250 (120 males, 130 females) were selected using stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire tagged “Digital Workload, Teacher Burnout, and Retention Strategies Questionnaire” (DWTBRSQ) validated by experts and yielding high reliability (α = 0.80–0.87). Pearson’s correlation, regression analysis, and ANOVA were used for data analysis. Findings revealed a significant positive relationship between digital workload and teacher burnout, with emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced accomplishment as major symptoms. Burnout negatively predicted teacher retention, while HRM strategies including mentorship, workload reduction, and professional development were found effective in reducing stress and enhancing retention. Although gender-based differences were minimal, female teachers reported slightly higher workload concerns. The study concludes that addressing digital workload and institutionalizing HRM interventions are critical for improving teacher retention and well-being. It recommended workload balancing, digital literacy training, and psychological support programs to enhance teacher job satisfaction and sustainability in the education sector.
ACQUISITION OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION
(Kwasu International Journal of Educational Management and Leadership (KIJEMAL), 2025) Jeremiah Babajide OPALEKE
Skill acquisition has become the order of time given its importance in advancing global economy. This study examined the role of entrepreneurial skills’ acquisition in alleviating poverty. It is a descriptive survey design that permits holistic representation of variables engaged. Population of the study covers the entire NCE students of the Department of Business Education, Kwara State College of Education Oro, from which a sample size of 120 stratifiedly selected samples were selected. A well-structured questionnaire was adopted as the research instrument, which was validated by three Business Professors of the Kwara state University, Malete. Croribach Alpha formulae were used to test for the result reliability. Data collected were analyzed through Mean and Standard Deviation measurements. The study revealed that acquisition of entrepreneurial skills correlates and positively impacts poverty alleviation going by the mean statistical value evidence of 21.4%. In general, the study recommends that since acquisition of entrepreneurial skills is a function of poverty alleviation, the Nigerian government should embed into the existing institutional entrepreneurial projects, training programmes and the mechanisms to monitor and adjust them as trend may demand. Also, government should ensure the provision and sustainability of all required entrepreneurial training facilities in public schools (especially higher institutions) for this will assist government in redirecting the vision and interest of our youth towards jobs creation, self-reliance and nation building.
IMPACTS OF CAPACITY BUILDING ON TEACHERS’ JOB PERFORMANCE IN BASIC SCHOOLS IN ILORIN WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT
(Kwasu International Journal of Educational Management and Leadership (KIJEMAL), 2025) OLUWO Mathias Kolawole; FARUK Yusuf Abubakar; OMIYALE Grace Tolulope; MOHAMMED Afolabi Idayat
This study examined the impacts of capacity building on teachers’ job performance in basic schools in Ilorin West Local government, Kwara State. The study adopted descriptive research design of survey type. The population of comprised all the 2,321 teachers in the 45 public lower basic schools in the area. Random sampling technique was used to select 15 schools which represented 33.3%. Proportionate sampling technique was used to select 246 teachers out of the 682 in the sampled schools. Impacts of Capacity Building on Teachers’ Job Performance Questionnaire was used to collect data for the study. The instrument was validated, subjected to reliability test through the use of Cronbach’s Alpha and yielded reliability coefficient of 0.73. Mean and standard deviation, t-test and analysis of variance were used to analyze the data. The study found that there was a significant impact of capacity building on teachers’ job performance in basic schools in Ilorin West Local government, Kwara State. It was recommended that Kwara State government should be more committed to building the capacity of teachers via periodic and constant programmes such as workshops, conferences, seminars, lectures, and sponsorship for further studies, so as to enhance effective job performance of teachers.
EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD
(Kwasu International Journal of Educational Management and Leadership (KIJEMAL), 2025) Adam Ishola Mustapha; Joy Eneka Okedare; ADEJUMON MARYAM ADEBISI; DAUDA, Rafat Bukola
Education is a lifelong process that helps individuals to acquire the basic knowledge, skills, and values needed to become functional members of the society. Thus, it becomes imperative that a nations education is not toiled with but instead be properly managed by professional managers who are vested with the appropriate knowledge to adequately execute planned educational policies and programmes. However, In Nigeria, educational management faces numerous challenges that affect the overall quality of education. Thus, this paper examines educational management in Nigeria: challenges and way forward. The concepts of education, management and educational management were looked into. Also, the roles of educational management were examined. The challenges of the efficacy of educational management were equally elucidated among which are: poor funding, inequality in resource distribution, political consideration in management selection and inadequate professional development programme among others. The paper concludes that educational management is a necessity for the advancement of educational programmes in Nigeria. The paper suggests among other that stakeholders in education should support timely and affordable professional training and retraining programmes for education managers at all levels of education, educational managers should be recruited into educational institutions and agencies and appointed to handle educational programmes by merit rather than connection. Also, there is needs to re-evaluate, re-position the management of educational system n both government and non-government institutions across Nigeria to address to enhance the efficacy of the system.
CLASSROOM VISITATION AND WORKSHOP TECHNIQUES AS PREDICTORS OF TEACHERS' PRODUCTIVITY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KWARA STATE
(Kwasu International Journal of Educational Management and Leadership (KIJEMAL), 2025) Abimbola Georgia Afolabi; Afolabi Stephen Olufemi; Alao Busayo Oluwabukola; Oyindamola Yetunde Laoye
The study investigated principals’ classroom visitation and workshop technique as predictors of teachers' productivity in secondary schools in Ilorin South Local Government Area. The study which employed a descriptive survey identified two principals’ supervisory techniques which were classroom visitation, and workshop techniques. Four objectives, two research questions and two null hypotheses were raised for the study. The population consisted of 1,258 principals and teachers in senior secondary schools in Ilorin South Local Government, Kwara State. 330 respondents, which included 24 principals, and 306 teachers were selected using multistage sampling technique. Two set of questionnaires titled “Principal Supervisory Techniques Questionnaire (PSTQ) and Teachers Productivity Questionnaire (TPQ)” were designed for the study. The reliability of the instrument was ascertained using the Cronbach Alpha method to obtain the r-coefficient of 0.83. The research questions were analysed using descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation. Linear Regression was used to test the null hypotheses of the study at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that principals’ classroom visitation techniques used in public secondary schools involved engagement in collaborative discussions with teachers, visitation to identify professional development needs of teachers, classroom observation on instructional practices, and students’ engagement. The findings also revealed that principals’ supervisory techniques (classroom visitation, workshop and demonstration techniques) significantly influenced teachers’ productivity in public secondary schools. It was concluded therefore that principals’ classroom visitation and workshop techniques can sustain high levels of teacher productivity, ultimately improving the quality of education in public secondary schools. Based on the findings, three recommendations were proposed, among which were that principals should prioritize regular and structured classroom visitations to observe teaching practices, engage in collaborative discussions with teachers, and identify professional development needs of teachers.
INFLUENCE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAITS ON THE ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION OF BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITIES IN ONDO AND EKITI STATES
(Kwasu International Journal of Educational Management and Leadership (KIJEMAL), 2025) Joshua S. Mamman PhD
INTEGRATION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM ON THE OUTPUT OF POLYTECHNIC GRADUATES IN KWARA STATE
(Kwasu International Journal of Educational Management and Leadership (KIJEMAL), 2025) Israel Segun OGUNDELE PhD.; Sikiru Issa Nuhu
UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IWAJOWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE, NIGERIA
(Kwasu International Journal of Educational Management and Leadership (KIJEMAL), 2025) AZEEZ, Nurudeen Oluwadare; ADAM, Latifat; MOHAMMED, Abdulkadir Tunde
The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in educational management has enhanced school administration and learning outcomes worldwide. However, in rural areas like Iwajowa Local Government, Oyo State, ICT adoption in secondary schools remains limited and underexplored. This study investigates the utilization of Information and Communication Technology in the management of secondary schools in Iwajowa local government area of Oyo State, Nigeria.The study employed a descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprised of 236 administrators and teachers in all the 9 public secondary schools in the local government area. A total of 200 secondary school administrators and teachers (87 male, 113 female) respondents were selected using stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics to analyze demographic information of the respondents, Pearson’s correlation, regression analysis, and ANOVA to analyze the research questions and the research hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that ICT is highly utilized for student record management, staff communication, and lesson planning (Mean = 3.00), a low level of ICT adoption, primarily due to poor infrastructure (3.01), lack of training (2.49), and inadequate funding (2.98). However, the correlation coefficient (r = 0.018) suggests a weak and non-significant relationship between ICT utilization and school management and this may be attributed to the unequal access to ICT resources in rural schools, which limits its potential impact. The study recommended, among others, that government should increase investment in ICT infrastructure, targeted teacher training programs, and provision of digital resources to enhance school management in rural areas.
VICE CHANCELLORS’ MOTIVATIONAL TECHNIQUES AND GOAL ACHIEVEMENTS IN UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA
(Kwasu International Journal of Educational Management and Leadership (KIJEMAL), 2025) Muritala Adaramaja SHEU1; Musibau Abiodun OLADEJO; Aminat Susade Ahmed; Olukayode Amos ODEFUNSHO
The study examined the relationship between Vice-chancellors’ motivational techniques and goal achievement in Universities in South-west, Nigeria. It adopted correlational research design. The population for the study consisted of 15,230 lecturers in universities in South west, Nigeria. Stratified sampling technique was used to obtain a sample of 1,523 respondents. Both face and content were validated by three experts and Cronbach Alpha method was adopted to ensure reliability of the instrument with the coefficient of r =0.78 and r =0.80. The questionnaire was administered to 1,523 respondents out of which 1,481 copies were retrieved from the respondents indicating 97% level of retrieval. The questionnaire titled Vice-Chancellor’s Motivational Techniques and Goal Achievement Questionnaire was used for data collection.Mean and standard deviation were used to answer research questions while Pearson product moment correlation statistics was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that vice-chancellors used motivational techniques to achieve universities’ goals x goal achievement was moderately attained x The study concluded that there was a relationship etween Vice Chancellors’ motivational techniques and goal achievements in universities in South west, Nigeria. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others, that the National Universities Commission should organize workshops, seminars, and conferences for university vice chancellors to abreast them of the latest development, enhancing their efficiency and effectiveness in discharging their responsibilities.
SPECIAL NEEDS AND TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS EDUCATIONAL GOAL ACHIEVEMENTS IN UNIVERSITIES IN KWARA STATE
(Kwasu International Journal of Educational Management and Leadership (KIJEMAL), 2025) OGBUDINKPA, Ijeoma Charity; ADEMOYE, Oyediran Samnuel
Education is designed to equip the citizens with the needed knowledge and skills to contribute to national development and students with special needs are not expected to be left out, hence, the study investigated the special needs education and the achievement of tertiary educational goals in Kwara State. The study adopted a descriptive research of the survey type. A sample of 200 respondents were selected for the study, a researcher-designed questionnaire was used to elicit data. Descriptive survey design was used for this study. The findings of the study, among others, revealed that there was a significant relationship between special needs education and tertiary institutions educational goals achievements in Kwara State. Based on the findings of the study,the study concludes that greater awareness programmes is paramount in order to provide a pathway for improving inclusivity and accessibility. It was recommended that institutions should invest in modern educational infrastructure, faculty training, and student support programmes to improve overall educational goal achievement; Universities should integrate inclusive curricula, expand disability support services, and establish partnerships with organizations specialising in special needs education. Key words: Special Education, Inclusion, Tertiary Institutions, Goal Achievement, Disability Support
PLAY FACILITIES AS PREDICTORS OF PRE- READING SKILLS ACQUISITION AMONG PRESCHOOLERS IN CHANCHAGA LOCAL GOVERNMENT EDUCATION AREA OF NIGER STATE
(Kwasu International Journal of Educational Management and Leadership (KIJEMAL), 2025) Maryam MUSA
The study investigated play facilities as predictor of pre-reading skills acquisition among preschoolers in Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted a correlation survey research design. The population of the study is 4087 preschoolers in the 29 early child care centers in all the public primary schools in Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger state. A sample of 356 preschoolers were used for the study. Play Facilities Questionnaire (PFQ) and Pre-reading Skills Acquisition Rating Scale (PSARS) were used for data collection. The two sets of instrument were face-validated by three experts from Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Internal consistency reliability through Cronbach alpha gave a reliability coefficient for pre-reading rating scale as 0.886. The internal consistency reliability coefficients for the clusters of C and D are given as 0.81 and 0.74 respectively in pe-reading skills. Linear regression was used in answering the research question while t-test associated with linear regression was used in testing the formulated hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The finding showed that play facilities have a high predictive power on the acquisition of phonological awareness skills among preschoolers in Chanchaga Local Government Education Area. The finding showed that play facilities have a significant predictive power on the phonological awareness skills acquisition among preschoolers in Chanchaga Local Government Education Area. It was also shown that play facilities have a high predictive power on the acquisition of vocabulary skills among preschoolers in Chanchaga Local Government Education Area. Lastly it was found out that play facilities have a significant predictive power on vocabulary skills acquisition among preschoolers in Chanchaga Local Government Education Area. Based on the findings and conclusion, the following recommendations were made, that school authorities should provide audio-visual materials with phonological contents in order to help preschoolers acquire phonological awareness skills. Cartoons with word match and pronunciation content should be constantly used in the teaching of vocabularies in the preschools, for the acquisition of vocabulary skills.
PRINCIPAL PATERNALISTIC LEADERSHIP STYLE, TEACHERS COMMITMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN ILORIN WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KWARA STATE
(Kwasu International Journal of Educational Management and Leadership (KIJEMAL), 2025) Warrah, Saleman Mashood; Adebayo, Sherifat Sola; Ayinde, Y.A.; Ameen S.A
The principal leads by organizing all jobs in the school. Teacher productivity in the school is determined by internal and external factors. Leadership style that allows principals to create positive school cultures and increase teachers' productivity has been the subject of discussion. Therefore, the study investigated mediating effect of teachers’ commitment on the relationship between paternalistic leadership styles of school principals and teachers’ productivity in Public Schools in Ilorin West Local Government. The study used descriptive research design to obtain the data from respondents. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select 300 respondents. Three instruments were designed tagged paternalistic leadership, teacher commitment, and teacher productivity. Structural Equation Modeling was used to analyse the hypotheses formulated. The findings revealed that paternalistic leadership style had significant relationship with teacher productivity where regression weight indicated β=.859 and significant at p<0.05. The finding further found that paternalistic leadership style had significant relationship with teacher commitment with regression weight of β=.949 and significant at p<0.05. Also, the finding revealed that teacher commitment had significant relationship with teacher productivity where regression weight indicates β=.949, p<0.005. Finally, the finding reported that teacher commitment mediates the relationship between paternalistic leader style and teachers’ productivity with partial mediator. The findings concluded that principals’ paternalistic leadership is the predictor of teacher productivity. Based on the findings, it was suggested principals should practices paternalistic leadership in the school so as to enhance teacher productivity.
NFLUENCE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAITS ON THE ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION OF BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITIES IN ONDO AND EKITI STATES
(Kwasu International Journal of Educational Management and Leadership (KIJEMAL), 2025) Joshua S. Mamman
The study focused on the influence of psychological traits on the entrepreneurial intention of business education undergraduates in Ondo and Ekiti States. A descriptive research design was used for the study, two research hypotheses guided the study. The population of this study comprised 1,282 business education undergraduates from the universities in Ondo and Ekiti states. A proportionate sampling technique was used to arrive at 642 business education undergraduates as a sample. The questionnaire was the instrument used; linear regression was used for the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. It was revealed that self-efficacy and risk-taking propensity significantly influenced the entrepreneurial intention of business education undergraduates (B = 0.58, t(640) = 13.13, P = 0.000 and B = 0.42; t(640) = 11.85, P = 0.000). The study concludes that by focusing on these psychological traits within educational frameworks, institutions can better prepare students to engage in entrepreneurial activities. It was recommended that self-efficacy must be developed by helping students build confidence in their abilities through achievable goals and successes. Also, undergraduates should be taught to embrace challenges and view failures as learning opportunities.
QUALITY ASSURANCE INPUTS AND GOAL ACHIEVEMENT IN PUBLIC COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA
(Kwasu International Journal of Educational Management and Leadership (KIJEMAL), 2025) ADEDOKUN, Femi Johnson
Basic schools’ teachers competency has been put to test as a result of the quality of inputs made available within the system. Hence, this study examined quality assurance inputs and goal achievement in public Colleges of Education in South-west, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive research design of correlational type. Multi-stage sampling technique was used for the study; random sampling technique was used to select four states out of the six in the Zone while purposive sampling technique was used to select five out of eight public Colleges of Education in South-west, Nigeria. Proportional sampling technique was used to select 302 lecturers and 20 principal officers from selected Colleges of Education via the use of Krejcie and Morgan (1970) table for sample size determination. Two self-designed questionnaires tagged “Quality Assurance Inputs Questionnaire” (QAIQ) and (GAQ) were used to collect data for the study. Descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation were used to answer all the three research questions; Inferential statistics of Multiple Regression was used to test the hypothesis. The findings of the study revealed that, there was significant prediction of quality assurance inputs to goal achievement in public Colleges of Education in South-west, Nigeria. Based on the findings, the study, it was recommended among others that public Colleges of Education should prioritise and invest in quality assurance inputs in order to ensure the delivery of high quality education and attainment of goals of Colleges of Education.
ROLES OF ADMINISTRATORS IN ENHANCING TEACHING AND LEARNING IN ILORIN SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS
(Kwasu International Journal of Educational Management and Leadership (KIJEMAL), 2025) Blessing Oluwadamilola Adewumi; Sani Mohammed; Olawale Moses Odewusi
The roles of school administrators towards enhancing effective teaching and learning cannot be overemphasized. Thus, the study examines the roles of administrators of public secondary schools in enhancing teaching and learning in Ilorin south local government public secondary schools, Kwara State. The paper examines the concept of school administrators and take into cognizance the qualities and roles of school administrators consecutively. The importance of school administration in teaching and learning as well as the challenges facing school administrators towards enhancing effective teaching and learning were also taken into cognizance while the strategies for enhancing school administration was not left out in the discussion. The study suggested among other that capacity building should be periodically organized for administrators of schools to enhance the efficacy of teaching and learning in the school system.
PRINCIPALS’ LEADERSHIP PRACTICES AND INSTRUCTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ILORIN SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
(Kwasu International Journal of Educational Management and Leadership (KIJEMAL), 2025) ALAO, Busayo Oluwabukola; ABEL, Sabi Fredrick; AZUBIKE, Damilola Deborah; ADEYEMO, Taiwo Rasheedat; MUSA, Mohammed Bello
This study investigated the principals’ leadership practices and instructional effectiveness in senior secondary schools in Ilorin South Local Government, Kwara State. The study was driven by the persistent concern over declining academic performance and the central role of school leadership in improving instructional quality. A descriptive survey design of correlational types was adopted for the study. The population comprised of 59 senior secondary schools and 20 schools were sampled purposively to ensure more detailed and maintaining quality of data analysis. Whereby, five teachers each were selected as samples for the study totaling 100 respondents. Data was collected and administered through a structured questionnaire titled Principals’ Leadership Practices and Instructional Effectiveness Questionnaire (PLPIEQ). The instrument, comprising 30 items, demonstrated a high reliability coefficient of 0.95. Descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions on the prevalence of leadership practices among principals while inferential statistics was used to test the hypothesis using the Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMC) to examine the relationship between leadership practices and instructional effectiveness. The results showed that there is a significant relationship between principals’ leadership practices and instructional effectiveness in senior secondary school in Ilorin-south, Kwara state (r = 0.68, p= 0.000 @ 0.05 level of significance). The findings revealed that principals’ leadership practices had a significant relationship with instructional effectiveness in senior secondary schools in Ilorin South Local Government of Kwara State. In conclusion, principals who adopt strong leadership practices positively influence teaching quality, teacher morale, and overall student academic performance which remains critical for driving better instructional outcomes in schools. It was recommended that Principals should prioritize regular professional development workshops for teachers, ensuring they remain updated with current pedagogical methods to boost instructional effectiveness in senior secondary schools, Ilorin south Local Government, Kwara state.
THE CHALLENGES OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT IN KWARA STATE COLLEGE OF ARABIC AND ISLAMIC LEGAL STUDIES, ILORIN, NIGERIA: COUNSELING FACTOR
(Kwasu International Journal of Educational Management and Leadership (KIJEMAL), 2025) JAMIU, Mahmood Suleiman; AHMED Raheemat Omosidi; ABDULLATEEF, Asiat Toyin; SAKA Zainab Alaro; Yusuf Abdulrasaq
This paper discussed the challenges of human resource development as it relates with respect to counselling education in College of Arabic and Islamic legal studies, and its attendant effects in the production of well-rounded graduates, prepared for every facet of life. It also considered the History of Guidance and Counselling in Nigeria and History of College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies. A look at the Nigerian system of education shows that counselling education has taken off in most Colleges (institutions) but Counselling unit is yet to take off, for effective counselling programme in the College. If the unit is established, this will go a long way in enhancing human resource development in Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal studies, Ilorin.
PREVENTION OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOURS AS PERCEIVED BY SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN ILORIN METROPOLIS, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
(Kwasu International Journal of Educational Management and Leadership (KIJEMAL), 2025) JAMIU, Mahmood Suleiman; AMIU, Kawthar Suleiman; SAKA, Zainab Alaro; AHMED Raheemat Omosidi
This study examined prevention of deviant behaviours as perceived by secondary school teachers in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State. Three research hypotheses were raised to guide the study. The total population of the study was four hundred and eighty-three (483) Secondary school teachers. Descriptive survey research design was employed to collect the data. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the three hundred (300) respondents that participated in this study. The main instrument used was a questionnaire tagged “Prevention of deviant behaviours” (PDBQ). Both face and content validity of the instrument were established. The psychometric analysis was based on validity and reliability measure of the research instrument. The t-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) statistical tools were used to test the three null hypotheses. The result of ANOVA showed a significant difference in the perception of secondary school teachers in Ilorin metropolis on the prevention of deviant behaviours and hence, Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) was used as post-hoc test to determine the group(s) that contributed to the significant difference. The findings based on the respondent’s expression for the prevention of deviant behaviours was that the school management must be conversant with the rules and cooperation between religious leaders, parents and school teachers with a mean score of 3.13. The result of the test used on the first hypothesis confirmed that significant difference exists on the basis of religious affiliation. Based on the findings the researcher concluded that, the teachers, school management, home and society at large should work toward developing better citizens and counselling made an integral part of the training of students. Based on the findings, the following recommendations were made: Effective communication should be employed at all levels of education to identify and prevent deviant behaviours, reducing students socially unacceptable acts such as pick-pocketing, running away from home, gang involvement, precocious sexual activities and truancy.
INFLUENCE OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES ON STUDENTS RETENTION IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN RIVERS STATE
(Kwasu International Journal of Educational Management and Leadership (KIJEMAL), 2025) Nengi Jessy JAMAICA
The study investigated Influence of educational management support services on students retention in public universities in Rivers State. Two research questions and two hypotheses were formulated. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population stood at 12,543 which comprised 3,762 lecturers and 8,780 students across public universities in Rivers State. The sample size which stood at 745 respondents, was determined using Taro Yamen formula. Stratified sampling technique was use in selecting the respondents, comprising 362 lecturers and 383 students in public universities in Rivers State. The instruments for data collection were two self-structured questionnaires titled: “Influence of Educational Management Support Services Questionnaire (IEMSSQ) and Students Retention in Public Universities Questionnaire (SRPUQ)”.The instrument was validated by two experts in the field of Measurement and Evaluation in Rivers State University. Cronbach Alpha method was used to establish the overall reliability index of 0.81. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions, while z-test statistics was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that, academic advising services, Counselling and Psychological Services influence students’ retention in Public Universities in Rivers State to a high extent. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher recommends among others that, Heads of Departments and Deans of faculties in the various Universities should make academic advising, counselling and Psychological Services core components of student support services.

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