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- ItemEFFCTIVENESS OF DIRECT INSTRUCTION AND TASK ANALYSIS IN ENHANCING MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MORO LGA ILORIN(College of Education Kwara State University, Malete, 2014-01-31) Adedayo Adesokan and Olubukola C. DadaThe study investigated the effectiveness of direct instruction (DI) and task analysis (TA) in enhancing mathematics performance of students with learning disabilities in selected secondary schools in Moro LGA Ilorin. The study adopted pre-test, post-test, quasi experimental research design, using 3x2 factorial matrix. Two instruments were used to select participants. Two hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. A total of 60 participants were used for the study. The data gathered were analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The result revealed significant difference in the mathematics performance of participants exposed to DI and TA, as well as the Control group [F(2.53)=32.12: P less then 0.05, Eta Square =0.548]. Also, there was no significant difference in TA (X=9.95), and DI (X=10.321). Based on the findings, the study recommended that DI and TA should be used jointly as a method by mathematics teachers in improving mathematics performance of students with learning disabilities.
- ItemGENDER DIFFERENCES IN SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC ADJUSTMENT OF STUDENTS STUDYING SPECIAL EDUCATION AT KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY, MALETE KWARA STATE NIGERIA(DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS AND COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY, FACULTY OF EDUCATION, LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY OJO, LAGOS NIGERIA, 2021-09-09) Adedayo Adesokan and Mujibat T Ajoke SulaymanThe study examined the gender difference in social and academic adjustment of students studying Special education at Kwara state university, Malete. Descriptive survey research design was used. The respondents were one hundred and forty-three (143) students studying Special education, purposive sampling technique was used. Two research instruments were used: they are social adjustment questionnaire (r=0.74) and academic questionnaire (r=0.71). Two research questions were stated, and two hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 significant levels. frequency count, percentage, mean and T-test were used to analysis data gathered. the finding of the study revealed that social and academic adjustment of students studying special education was high. it was also revealed that there was no significant difference between social adjustment of male and female students studying special education at Kwara state university (p0.05). it was revealed that there was no significant difference in the academic adjustment of male and female students studying special education (p0.05). it was therefore concluded that there was no gender difference in social and academic adjustment of students studying special education at Kwara state university, malete. it was recommended that teachers, parents, school administrators should increase the counselling section for students and give them motivational talk. keyword: Adjustment, Social adjustment, academic adjustment and gender
- ItemRisding Above Hurdles; Becoming an Exeptional Youth in Nigeria Via Political Participation(Bayero Journal Of Public Administration, 2022-12-12) Hassan Seyid IsholaHASSAN SEYID ISHOLA (PhD in View) Hassancisse1616@gmail.com, +2348032759543, +2348055664519 Department of Politics and Governance, Kwara State University, Malete. RISING ABOVE THE HURDLES; BECOMING AN EXCEPTIONAL YOUTH IN NIGERIA VIA POLITICAL PATICIPATION ABSRACT It is pertinent to note that rising above hurdles by becoming an exceptional youth in Nigeria is cardinal to youth exploration of political participation as a concept in political science, political sociology, and other interstitial disciplines, but its exact role and conceptual importance is debated. Notably, legality, and trend of participation of youths in Nigerian politics is really questionable and challenging. Presently in Nigeria, only the youths can better appreciate and refocus their strength for the great re-direction and turn-around needed to achieve a stable polity, devoid of rancorous, turbulent, and uncertainties characterizing the political landscape. It is intended to inspire the teeming Nigerian youths and shift their focus to the opportunities and the legal requirements for participating in politics and shun the get-rich-quick syndrome as well as the backstage position they hitherto occupy alongside embracing certificate over “sabificate”. This study clarifies how political participation of the youth is understood and the activities that constitute it. A brief analysis of the core debate on what ought to be recognized as political engagement has also been examined, factors responsible for weak youth participation, general problems confronting youth to overcome hurdles of being exceptional are carefully discussed in this paper. This paper adopted the theory of cognitive engagement theory to analyze the research work and as well adopt a qualitative research method as resourceful materials were sourced from published journals, relevant articles and related publications and also survey research design was adopted. The study finally suggest viable and reliable recommendations that can help to ameliorate the hullabaloo of political participation in order to becoming an exceptional youth. Keywords: Political Participation, Youth activisms, civil society and democracy.
- ItemPlacement Alternatives for the Educable Mentally Retarded: Inclusion or Segregation(Nac Computer Services Ltd. Nsukka, 2002-06-04) Dada, O.C.
- ItemPre-Service Regular Perception on Components of Special Education(International Business Management, 2007-07-01) Dada, O.C.