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A Comparative study of peace maintenance strategies at College of Education and Polytechnic Institutions in Kwara State
(Journal of Collaboration of Education Faculties in West Africa. CEFWA, 2011) Afolabi S.O
The study focused on peace maintenance strategies adopted at college of Education and Polytechnic Ilorin in Kwara State. 100 academic staff were randomly selected from two institutions. Peace Maintenance Strategies Questionnaire was the instrument used while T test statistics was used to analyze the hypotheses generated. The findings among others shoed that here was no significant difference between the peace maintenance strategies adopted by the management of Kwara State Polytechnic and colleges of education while the causes of crisis in institutions of learning are similar. Effective communication process and good human relation between school manger, Staff and unions were suggested.
A SURVEY OF PROBLEMS HINDERING THE OPERATION OF OPEN UNIVERSITY SYSTEM IN OYO AND KWARA STATES, NIGERIA
(Academia Research Internation, 2011-07-15) Dr. A. Y. Abdulkareem, Dr. O. G. Olorisade, Dr. S. O. Afolabi,
National Open University which was formally established in Nigeria by Act 25 of 1983 aimed at bridging the existing gap between the education of male and female, able and disabled, young and old, and nomads in the society. This study focused on problems facing the National Open University in Nigeria as perceived by facilitators and students in Kwara and Oyo States. Stratified random sampling method was used to select 40 facilitators and 50 students from Kwara and Oyo State study centers. A researchers' designed questionnaire was used for data collection. It was validated and its reliability co-efficient, determined through lest-retest method, was found to be 0.76. Two research questions were answered and two research hypotheses were tested using percentage and chi-square statistics respectively. The findings of the study revealed lack of standard classroom, inadequate supply of electricity and inadequate funding. The study also showed that there is no significant difference between facilitators and students' perception of the problems associated with resource allocation and organization of the programme. It was therefore, recommended among others that course materials, computer-based media and other facilities should be made available at all study centers for students' use. Also, adequate funding and uninterrupted academic calendar of the University should be ensured while internet services should be provided at all study centers.
A SURVEY OF PROBLEMS HINDERING THE OPERATION OF OPEN UNIVERSITY SYSTEM IN OYO AND KWARA STATES, NIGERIA
(Academic Research International, 2011) Olayiwola Olorisade; Afolabi S.O.; Abdulkareem A.Y.
National Open University which was formally established in Nigeria by Act 25 of 1983 aimed at bridging the existing gap between the education of male and female, able and disabled, young and old. and nomads in the society. This study focused on problems facing the National Open University in Nigeria as perceived by facilitators and students in Kwara and Oyo States Stratified random sampling method was used to select 40 facilitators and 50 students from Kwara and Oyo State study centers A researchers' designed questionnaire was used for data collection It was validated and its reliability co- efficient, determined through test-retest method, was found to be 0.76. Two research questions were answered and two research hypotheses were tested using percentage and chi-square statistics respectively. The findings of the study revealed lack of standard classroom, inadequate supply of electricity and inadequate funding The study also showed that there is no significant difference between facilitators and students' perception of the problems associated with resource allocation and organization of the programme It was therefore, recommended among others that course materials, computer-based media and other facilities should be made available at all study centers for students use. Also, adequate funding and uninterrupted academic calendar of the University should be ensured while internet services should be provided at all study centers
Application of Research Findings to Classroom Teaching and Learning in Selected Nigerian Tertiary Institutions.
(Journal of Arts, Science and Technology, University of Technology, Jamaica, 2020) Olayiwola Olorisade
The need to improve the quality of tertiary institutions graduates through the application of research findings for classroom teaching and learning prompted this study, which investigated the application of research findings to classroom teaching and learning in Nigerian tertiary institutions. The study population consists of all academic staff members in Nigerian tertiary institutions. However, through the use of a multi-stage sampling procedure, a total of 305 respondents were sampled from three geo-political zones of Nigeria (North-Central, South-West, & South-East). Data were collected through the use of a questionnaire tagged "Research and Publications Effectiveness Questionnaire" (RPEQ). Descriptive statistics were used to answer the questions raised, while the Pearson Product Moment Correlation was . employed to test the hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level. The study found that academic staff research/publications effectiveness was low; while the application of research findings in classroom teaching was high, and students' responsiveness was also high when research findings were applied to classroom situations. It was recommended that successful senior academic researchers be made to mentor upcoming academics, and these being academic researchers should be further encouraged to apply research findings to enrich their classroom teaching. Adjunct staff with field experiences should also be encouraged to deploy the same towards adequately preparing students for the world of work.
ASSESSMENT OF INSECURITY ON QUALITY EDUCATION IN NIGERIATERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
(KWASU INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATION (KIJE), 2023-12-01) Adam Ishola Mustapha, Kikelomo Wasilah Salle, Muritala Adaramaja SHEU
High rate of insecurity in Nigerian tertiary institutions has raised deep concern among stakeholders in educational industry as sound and qualitative education hinge on peaceful learning atmosphere. Thus, the study assessed insecurity and quality education in Nigeria tertiary institutions. Descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised all tertiary institutions in North –east, Nigeria. Convenience sampling technique was used to select 943 staff and students from University of Maduguri, Maduguri and Modibo Adamawa University respectively. Three research questions were raised and answered using descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation. Questionnaire on Insecurity and Quality Education Questionnaire in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria (AIQEQ)” developed by Nwakpa (2015) was adapted to elicit relevant information from the respondents. The AIQEA was validated and subjected to reliability test using test crobach alpha method of reliability given reliability coefficient of 0.87 which affirmed that the instrument was reliable for the study. The findings of the study revealed that insecurity hinder quality education in Nigerian tertiary institutions. The study concluded that insecurity hindered quality education in Nigeria tertiary institutions. The study recommended among others that tertiary education should be adequately and genuinely financed in line with UNESCO 26% recommendation of educational funding for quality to be assured at this level of education, capacity building on security should be periodically organized for staff and students and CCTV should be strategically placed in the school environment for safety purpose
Comparative Analysis Between Conditions of Service and Professional Commitment among Private School Teachers in Ilorin-South Local Government, Kwara State
(Zamfara International Journal of Education (ZIJE), 2023-10-05) Adaramaja, Sheu Muritala
This study investigated comparative analysis between conditions of service and commitment among private school teachers in Ilorin-south local government, Kwara State. Correlational research design was adopted for this study. Purpose of the study is to examine the relationship between teachers’ conditions of service and commitment in private secondary schools in Ilorin south local Government area of Kwara State, Nigeria. Two research questions and five hypotheses guided the study. The population of the study comprise 13145 (7145 male;6000 female) private secondary school teachers in Ilorin south local Government area of Kwara State during the 2022/2023 academic session. The sample size of the study consists of 364(Male 200; female 164) private secondary school teachers selected using proportional sampling technique. A Researcher-designed questionnaire titled ‘Teachers’ conditions of service and commitment questionnaire (TCOSCOQ) was used for data collection’. Reliability coefficient of 0.85 was obtained. Percentage was used to answer the research questions while Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Statistic was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed there is significant relationship between teachers’ conditions of service and commitment in private secondary schools in Ilorin south local Government area, Kwara State. Based on the findings of the study, it was concluded that teachers need to be committed to their responsibilities and to achieve this, their conditions of service must be favourable. The study therefore recommends among others that school owners should endeavour to pay teachers’ salary regularly and ensure that teachers’ salary are increase as and when due.
Comparative Analysis of Teachers’ Job Performance in Private and Public Secondary Schools in Ilorin East Local Government, Kwara State
(KONTAGORA INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATION RESEARCH (KIJER), 2024-05-30) Kamaldeen Olohundare Sulyman, Muritala Adaramaja SHEU, Sherifat Olowo Salihu, Isiaq Ibrahim
The study examined the difference between teachers’ job performance in private and public secondary schools in Ilorin East Local Government, Kwara State. Descriptive research design of survey type was employed in the study. The population of the study comprised all SSS three students in the 40 public and 36 private secondary schools in Ilorin East Local Government, Kwara State. Twenty public secondary schools and 18 private secondary schools were proportionately sampled, this represented 50% of each school type. Ten students were randomly selected from each of the sampled schools to make a total of 380. Researcher-designed questionnaire titled “Teachers’ Job Performance Questionnaire” (TJPQ) was used to collect data. The instrument was validated. Reliability of the instrument was ensured using Cronbach’s Alpha and coefficient of 0.68 was realised. T-test was used to test the hypotheses. Out of the 360 copies of the questionnaire distributed, only 327 were filled, returned and used for analysis. The findings of the study revealed that there was a significant difference between teachers’ job performance in private and public secondary schools in Ilorin East Local Government, Kwara State. Based on the findings of the study, teachers in public secondary schools should be more committed to their job performance while private secondary school teachers should not rest on their oars, in order to facilitate effective realisation of the school goals.
Correlation Between Private School Teachers' Participatory Role In Decision Making And Productivity In North Central, Nigeria
(Zamfara International Journal of Education (ZIJE), 2024-05-31) YUSUF, A.H. & SHEU, M.A
This study examined teacher participatory decision making and productivity in North Central private basic schools, Nigeria. The research design employed for the study was a descriptive survey research method design. The population of the study comprised of 31,566 teachers during the 2022/2023 academic session in all private junior secondary schools in North Central geo-political zone of Nigeria were considered as a suitable population for this study. A multistage sampling technique of stratified, proportionate and convenience sampling were was used to select 284 teachers in private schools from 3 States (FCT, Kwara and Niger States) in the zone as participants for this study from the target population. One main and four operational hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The Teacher Participatory Decision Making and Productivity Questionnaire (TPDMPQ) was tested for reliability using test-retest method while Spearman rank correlation coefficient statistics was used to analyze the data and test for hypotheses at 0.05 significance level. From the findings obtained in this study, it was revealed that positive relationship exists between participatory decision making and teachers’ productivity, teachers’ participation in curriculum management had the highest mean. However, teachers’ participation in decisions on school finance had the lowest mean and there is also no significance relationship between school plant maintenance and teachers’ productivity. This reveals that, less attention was given to teachers’ involvement and effective participation in decisions on maintenance of school plants and school finance. The study concludes that teachers’ participation in school policy implementation, maintenance of school plants, curriculum management and school finance all have important roles in improving teachers' productivity It was recommended that teachers should be actively involved in school policy planning and its implementation including formulation of rules and regulation, late arrival of students and disciplinary policies to improve teachers’ productivity and learning outcomes for students.
Dynamic Institutional Leadership For Quality Educational Service Delivery
(Lampstand Publishing, 2019) Olayiwola Olorisade; Afolabi S.O.; AbdulGaniyu Adebayo Tijani
ECONOMY OF SIZE IN KWARA STATE COLLEGES OF EDUCATION
(Nigerian Journal of Sociology of Education, 2001-05-14) OLORISADE G OLAYIWOLA
This research aims at exploring ways by which teacher production can be increased at reduced cost in Kwara State College of Education. The population of this study includes all teacher-training institutions at the post-secondary level in Kwara State, and the basic instrument used is the State of the College of Education Questionnaire (SCE9). The study determined the average unit-cost of training students in Kwara State Colleges of Education; and using Scheffe's method of multiple comparison to determine relationships; it was established that there was a significant relationship between teacher production, average performances and funding. Therefore to enhance greater efficiency to improve the viability of these Colleges and to overcome the inadequacies o scattered Colleges in Kwara State, this study suggests the adoption of “economy of size”
ECONOMY OF SIZE IN KWARA STATE COLLEGES OF EDUCATION
(Nigerian Journal of Sociology of Education (NJSE), University of Ilorin, 2001) Olayiwola Olorisade
This research aims at exploring ways by which teacher production can be increased at reduced cost in Kwara State College of Education. The population of this study includes all teacher-training institutions at the post-secondary level in Kwara State, and the basic instrument used is the State of the College of Education Questionnaire (SCEQ). The study determined the average unit-cost of training students in Kwara State Colleges of Education; and using Scheffe's method of multiple comparison to determine relationships, it was established that there was a significant relationship between teacher production, average performances and funding. Therefore to enhance greater efficiency to improve the viability of these Colleges and to overcome the inadequacies o scattered Colleges in Kwara State, this study suggests the adoption of "economy of size"
Effect of class-wide and cross-age peer tutoring on students’ academic performance in junior secondary schools, Nigeria
(Brookes College – Calgary Canada, 2021-09-15) Afolabi S.O and Falade CA
The study made comparative analysis of the class-wide and cross-age peer tutoring in junior Secondary schools in South-Western Nigeria. The study adopted quasi-experimental research design of the non randomized pre-test post-test of the non-equivalent control group. Four research questions were raised and two hypotheses generated at 0.05 level of significance. The population of the study was 372,467 junior secondary school students offering business studies in south-west during the 2019/2020 academic session out of which 230 were drawn as sample using purposive sampling technique. Business Studies Standardized Cognitive Achievement Test (BSAT) was the instrument used, which was validated by three experts from Kwara State University and Ekiti State University. The test re-test method of reliability was employed to obtain a reliability coefficient of 0.67. Mean and Standard Deviation were used to answer the five research questions raised. Analysis of Co-Variance statistical tool was used to test the two null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that students taught using class-wide and cross-age peer tutoring performed significantly better than those taught using traditional teaching strategies. The study revealed that there was no significant gender effect on the academic performance of students taught business studies using class-wide, and cross-age peer tutoring. It was also revealed that there was no significant interaction effect of treatment and gender on students’ academic performance in business studies in junior secondary schools in South-west Nigeria. Therefore, engaging students in their studies allow them to be active in the learning process. It was recommended that teachers should employ both class-wide and cross-age peer tutoring in teaching business studies to encourage students to be active learners.
Encouraging Entrepreneurial Attitude: The Role of Parents
(Ilorin Journal of Business Education, University of Ilorin, 2017) Olayiwola Olorisade
The study focused on the roles of parents in encouraging entrepreneurial attitude in children, as a way to mitigate youth unemployment and societal vices. The study was prompted by the need to make entrepreneurship training more meaningful, result oriented and focused on children' participation, so that their interest in whatever venture they delve into is sustained. The study considered the concept of entrepreneurship, and importance of entrepreneurship. It also examines the roles of parents at encouraging children's entrepreneurial attitude. The paper concludes by stating the implications of early entrepreneurship in children. Some of the basic roles of parents towards encouraging entrepreneurial attitude in children includes; helping them to identify their areas of interest, providing encouragement to explore, giving the required support for children to venture into profitable and productive activities. This is expected to engage youth in worthwhile activities and reduce unemployment, create jobs, thereby reducing youth engagement in vices.
Encouraging Entrepreneurial Attitude: The Role of Parents
(Ilorin Journal of Business Education (IJBE), University of Ilorin, 2017) Olayiwola Olorisade
The study focused on the roles of parents in encouraging entrepreneurial attitude in children, as a way to mitigate youth unemployment and societal vices. The study was prompted by the need to make entrepreneurship training more meaningful, result oriented and focused on children' participation, so that their interest in whatever venture they delve into is sustained. The study considered the concept of entrepreneurship, and importance of entrepreneurship. It also examines the roles of parents at encouraging children's entrepreneurial attitude. The paper concludes by stating the implications of early entrepreneurship in children. Some of the basic roles of parents towards encouraging entrepreneurial attitude in children includes; helping them to identify their areas of interest, providing encouragement to explore, giving the required support for children to venture into profitable and productive activities. This is expected to engage youth in worthwhile activities and reduce unemployment, create jobs, thereby reducing youth engagement in vices.
Enhancing Entrepreneurial Preparedness of Primary School Teachers in active Service
(Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, Kwara State University, 2020) Afolabi S.O, Olorisade G.O and Njoku I. C
The article is a theoretical review of the investment opportunities available to Primary school teachers in Nigeria the place of entrepreneurship education in maing the dream of teachers becoming entrepreneurs at retirement a reality and the possible factors limiting their opportunity of becoming successful entrepreneurs. It exposes them to investment opportunities that are available to them at retirement so that they would be able to cope with economic challenges at retirement. The teachers are exposed to the importance of entrepreneurship education while in active service
ENHANCING ENTREPRENEURIAL PREPAREDNESS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS WHILE IN ACTIVE SERVICE
(Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, Kwara State University, 2020-05-08) Stephen Olufemi Afolabi, Ph.D; Olayiwola G. Olorisade, Ph.D; Njoku Innocent C.
The paper is a theoretical review of the investment opportunities available to primary school teachers in Nigeria, the place of entrepreneurship education in making the dream of teachers becoming entrepreneurs at retirement a reality and the possible factors limiting their opportunity of becoming successful entrepreneurs at retirement in Nigeria. It exposes the primary school teachers in Nigeria to the positive implications of early engagement in entrepreneurship and learning needs that would prepare them for entrepreneurial challenges been faced at retirement. Entrepreneur Education is revealed as an essential tool for preventing serving primary school teachers from precarious conditions of abject poverty, queuing for monthly pension or becoming redundant and dependent on their family members at retirement. Certain recommendations are made, which among others, is that the primary school teachers should be exposed to entrepreneurship education early enough while still in active service.
Enhancing Entrepreneurial Preparedness Of Primary School Teachers While In Active Service
(Journal of Early Childhood Education, Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria., 2020) Olayiwola Olorisade; Afolabi S.O; Njoku I.C
The article is a theoretical review of the investment opportunities available to Primary school teachers in Nigeria the place of entrepreneurship education in maing the dream of teachers becoming entrepreneurs at retirement a reality and the possible factors limiting their opportunity of becoming successful entrepreneurs. It exposes them to investment opportunities that are available to them at retirement so that they would be able to cope with economic challenges at retirement. The teachers are exposed to the importance of entrepreneurship education while in active service
Enhancing Students' Work Experience Through the Engagement of Small and Medium Enterprises
(The Journal of Art, Science and Technology, 2022-03-17) OLAYIWOLA G. OLORISADE AND STEPHEN O. AFOLABI
This paper unveiled the major challenges being faced by Nigerian students during their engagement in Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES). It explores a better way of improving students' engagement in the Work Experience Scheme by involving small and medium enterprises to provide entrepreneurial exposure and business mentorship. Although the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) has offered many Nigerian students the required exposure to practical work experience, some have not benefited from it. Some of the reasons for this include the increased student population in Nigerian tertiary institutions, the inability of industries to absorb all students due to limited spaces, and the inability to pay the required stipend. Other problems include the wrong placement of students for the exercise. This paper proffered strategies for providing a more robust programme of engagement that would promote entrepreneurial spirit and skills required by students to establish personal ventures and succeed at it at the end of their academic pursuit. The programme will provide opportunities to capture all that the students are required to go for SIWES in a more appropriate setting and provide rich collaboration between Small and Medium Enterprises (SME'S) and educational institutions in Nigeria.
Enhancing Students' Work Experience Through the Engagement of Small and Medium Enterprises
(Journal of Arts, Science and Technology, 2022) Olayiwola Olorisade; Afolabi S.O.
This paper unveiled the major challenges being faced by Nigerian students during their engagement in Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES). It explores a better way of improving students' engagement in the Work Experience Scheme by involving small and medium enterprises to provide entrepreneurial exposure and business mentorship. Although the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) has offered many Nigerian students the required exposure to practical work experience, some have not benefited from it. Some of the reasons for this include the increased student population in Nigerian tertiary institutions, the inability of industries to absorb all students due to limited spaces, and the inability to pay the required stipend. Other problems include the wrong placement of students for the exercise. This paper proffered strategies for providing a more robust programme of engagement that would promote entrepreneurial spirit and skills required by students to establish personal ventures and succeed at it at the end of their academic pursuit. The programme will provide opportunities to capture all that the students are required to go for SIWES in a more appropriate setting and provide rich collaboration between Small and Medium Enterprises (SME'S) and educational institutions in Nigeria.
Evaluation of physical resource availability and Utilization for Universal Basic Education Programme in Kwara State
(Faculty of Education Kwara State University, Malete, 2014-01-20) Afolabi S.O
The study unveiled the challenges that hinder the implementation of Universal Basic Education in Kwara State. It specifically exposed the School Managers to resources that were adequately and inadequately made available as well as those that are under, over or optimally utilized in schools on the other hand. The place of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and Quality Assurance Bureau (QAB) in the supervision of school facilities should not be underrated

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