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- ItemEducational Policy Implementation in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects(Faculty of Education, Bauchi State University, Gadau, 2021) Mustapha, A. I*, Yusuf, S, Bello, Z. A & Faruq, Y. AThe striving of Nigeria to transit from developing countries to developed nation can only be actualized if her educational system is maximally developed. It is an undisputable fact that nation educational development will be of mirage than reality without appropriate implementation of her educational policies since it is not enough just to make policies. Thus, the study examines educational policies implementation in Nigeria: problem and prospects. It scholarly looked into the concept of educational policy, policy implementation, philosophy and goal of Nigeria educational system, factors militating effective of educational policy in Nigeria, problems and strategies for effective implementation. The study concluded that effective implementation of educational policy is imperative to enhance educational standard. The study suggested among others that relevant stakeholders in educational system should be adequately represented and consulted in the process of policy planning , formulation and implementation, adequate funding and set up various programmes for policy implementation. Anti corruption agencies should be given legislative backing and mandate to check the operational arbitrariness and deficiencies of policy makers and implementers for efficacy of educational policy implementation.Autjors
- ItemRelationship Between Workplace Behaviour and Staff Job Performance in Private Secondary Schools in Ilorin West Local Government, Kwara State, Nigeria(International Black Sea University, 2021) Ayinde Yusuf Adisa, Yusuf Suleiman, Mustapha Adam Ishola and Eunice Hayochi MuchilwWorkplace behaviour refers to behaviour that organization requires or demands of employees at all times which will encourage efficient running of the organization and subsequently lead to the attainment of the goals. Drawing from empirical studies and review of theories, this study examined the relationship between workplace behaviour and staff job performance in private secondary schools in Ilorin West local government, Kwara state, Nigeria. Specifically, the study assessed: (i) the relationship between punctuality and staff job performance in private secondary schools in Ilorin West local government, Kwara state, Nigeria; (ii) the relationship between teamwork and staff job performance in private secondary schools in Ilorin West local government, Kwara state, Nigeria and (iii) the relationship between discipline and staff job performance in private secondary schools in Ilorin West local government, Kwara state, Nigeria. The study was a descriptive research of correlation type, random sampling technique was used to select 50 private secondary schools in Ilorin West local government. Random sampling technique was used to select 10 staff per school. Purposive sampling technique was used to select administrative officers (Proprietors, Principals, Vice-Principals and Bursars). Questionnaire was used to collect data for the study, the instruments were validated by the experts and also tested for reliability. The reliability coefficients realized for WPQ and SJPQ were 0.82 and 0.76, respectively. The main and operational hypotheses were tested using Pearson product-moment correlation statistics respectively at 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed that there was a significant relationship between workplace behaviour and staff job performance (p˃0.05). The study concluded that workplace behaviour plays a significant role in enhancing staff job performance which would consequently facilitate the realization of educational goals of secondary schools in Ilorin-West local government, Kwara state, Nigeria. Based on the findings and conclusion, the study recommended that education stakeholders, including state government, should intensify their efforts to ensure that staff maintain workplace behaviour through strict implementation of staff code of conduct, the staff should be sensitized on the importance and consequences of workplace behaviour and ensure that appropriate sanctions are carried out on the defaulters
- ItemAssessment of the Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic on Educational System in Nigeria: Implication for Stakeholders(2020) Yusuf Suleiman1 and Mustapha Adam IsholaThe spread of coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) is a trending issue that has become a global threat to the development of all countries in the world. The disease has affected all sectors of the economy, including sports, education, etcetera. This study examined the impactof the Corona Virus on the educational system in Nigeria and its implication for stakeholders. The spread of the pandemic was analyzed using the reports emanated from reliable sources. The pandemic’s effects include the closure of schools at all levels, delay in completion of an academic degree, risky decision making, rise in public and private partnership, online teaching, and students’ learning outcomes. The implication for stakeholders includes the government’s need to provide an up-to-date report on the pandemic’s spread to protect institutions’ inhabitants. School authorities should provide teaching through online platforms (Zoom, Skype, Whatsapp, Googlemate, Email, etcetera). There should be synergy between school management and parents to ensure that students receive the teaching provided online. Also, parents should assist their children by providing them the necessary gadgets needed for learning online. Moreover, the students should be taught precautionary measures that will enable them to stay safe for the post-coronavirus era
- ItemLECTURERS’ RETENTION STRTEGIES AND GOAL ACHIEVEMENT IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH WEST, NIGERIA(Faculty of Education, Al-Hikmah University, 2020-07) Mustapha, Adam Ishola, Adedayo Yusuf AbdulKareem and Aloba, Fatimah MusaHuman resource is the most fundamental asset available to universities, thus effective retention strategies and measures capable of engaging competent workforce must be in place for the accomplishment of university goals. The study examined lecturers‘ retention strategies and goal achievement in private Universities in South-west, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The population of the study comprised 1,921 academic staff and 200 employers of labour from in the South-west, Nigeria. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 10 out of the institutions that were established before the year 2000 to provide information pertinent to the study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 565 lecturers, while 190 employers of labour were proportionally selected for the study. Lecturers Retention Strategies Questionnaire‖ (ASRSQ) and ―Goal Achievement Questionnaire‖ (GAQ) were used to collect data for the study. The hypotheses generated in the study were tested using Pearson product moment correlation statistics at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that there was significant relationship between lecturers‘ retention strategies and goal achievement in private universities in South-west, Nigeria. The study recommended among others that that compensation packages for academic staff in private Universities be enhanced and made relevant to prevailing economic circumstances through periodical review and academic staff development programmes should be accorded priority to ensure retention of competent and dedicated academics
- ItemImpact of Resource Utilization on Lecturers’ Effectiveness in Private Universities, Kwara State, Nigeria: A Qualitative Approach(The Millennium University, 2020) Yusuf Suleiman, Mustapha Adam Ishola, K. M. Anwarul Islam, Olajide Olamide Jemeelah &Eunice Hayochi MuchilwThis study examined the impact of resource utilization on lecturers’ effectiveness in universities in Kwara State, Nigeria. Three research questions were raised to guide the study. The research design adopted for the study was qualitative type. Population consists of all principal officers in private universities. Purposive and convenience sampling techniques were used to select two principal officers from two universities. An interview protocol titled “Interview Protocol on Resource Utilization and Lecturers’ Effectiveness (IPRULE)” was used to collect relevant data. Thematic approach was employed for analysing the data collected. Findings revealed use of resource by the lecturers as perceived by the principal officers of the selected universities. Also, findings indicate nexus between health, library, classroom and lecturers’ effectiveness. In view of the foregoing findings, it was recommended that adequate resources should be provided for lecturers for them to be more effective in the areas of teaching, research and community service.