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Item Utilisation of information and communication technologies in distance learning programmes in Southwest, Nigeria(2012-06) Junaid, I. O.; Onuka, A. O. U.Distance Learning programmes would simply become impossible tasks without information and communication technologies (ICTs) as well as internet based instructional strategies. These programmes are characterized by learner- centredness, life-long learning, independent learning and recognition of prior learning. Although, the University of Ibadan Distance Learning Centre (UIDLC) is well known for the use of ICTs, more advanced technologies are not prevalent feature of the programmes. This study therefore assessed the level of utilisation of ICTs and internet facilities in the University of Ibadan Distance Learning programmes with respect to their availability and adequacy. The Input- Process- Output evaluation model was employed to guide the study. A sample of 200 participants, selected through multistage sampling procedure was involved in the study. Three research questions guided the study. One validated instrument was used to collect data and its reliability index was 0.86. Data was analyzed using frequency counts and percentages. In terms of availability, usability and adequacy of Information and Communication Technologies: Radio programme service 147(73.5%); Overhead projector 105(52.5%); Video tapes 147(73.5%); Audio tapes 119(59.5%);Computers 145(72.5%); Internet facilities 175(87.5%) and Electronic board 118(59%) were available and in use in the programme, while Interactive television programme service 13(6.5%); Fibre optics 59(29.5%) and Electricity supply were in short supply in the programme. The distance learning institution (UIDLC) is striving to make use of ICTs and Internet facilities on its programmes. However, impact of ICTs goes wider than just the structure and presentation of courses, it must also aim at improving teaching-learning resources, staff capacity development, learner support services, and increase the number of courses available to prospective candidates in order to position distance education in Nigeria for global competitiveness.Item Stakeholders' perception of fund sourcing and utilization in Nigerian public universities(2012) Onuka, A. O. U.Funding of public utilities or sector programmes in Nigeria has been acknowledged as an endemic problem almost defying any solution, more so, in the face of privatisation of public sector projects. This paper examined how stakeholders in the Nigerian university public system. Relevant questions were raised and answered. Two public universities in Oyo state: one federal and one state owned were used in the study. Fund Sourcing and Utilisation in Nigerian Public Universities Stakelholder' Instrument (FSUNSI) to collect the data and these were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Results were that there were leakages in spending funds in public universities in spite of the fact that financial resources made available by the proprietors were obviously inadequate, due to the fact that the system was not as transparent as it should be . Management and other stakeholder have different perceptions to a large extent. It was also obvious that the federally owned university was better managed financially, compared to its state counterpart. Stakeholders thus proffered that the financial expenditure model which can be transparently monitored by all stakeholders both within and without the system.Item Facilitating effective management of classroom learning in Nigerian school(Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP) in Association with CODAT Publications, 2011) Onuka, A. O. U.; Isah, E. A.Learning takes place with cooperation between teachers and learners using established norms. Certain variables have been identified as contributory to effective teaching and learning in Nigerian schools among which are; teaching materials that include knowledge generation and its utilisation, pedagoogical principles that include teacher preparation, infrastructural provision and development involving school plant creation, classroom creation, class size and general management of the classroom. Classroom management has peculiar challenges in the present dispensation. The study gives an overview of knowledge creation znd its management, learning principles and general thoeries of learning. It investigates challenges and causes of poor classroom learning of include; inadequate teacher preparation, inadequate instructional materials for effective classroom instruction in schools, uncooperative ethnic divergences on the perception of education, poverty that induces absenteesim and indiscipline in schools, unfriendly educational policies orchestrated by forces of ethnicism, nepotism, poor leadership and corruption. Other challenges include increasing dissatisfaction with the returns to education. Solutions advocated include; sensitization of stakeholders on the need to educated citizens and see internal education as a product that must be jointly funded by private and public sector, increas in training and retraining of staff (teachers) to meet present needs of the school system, class size, pupil/teacher ratios, infrastructural provision etc. Perspectives of 21st century effective classroom management are examined.Item Strategic management evaluation model(Distance Learning Centre, Univerisity of Ibadan, Nigeria, 2010-05) Onuka, A. O. U.Item Feedback mechanism in open and distance learning(Distance Learning Centre, Univerisity of Ibadan, Nigeria, 2010) Onuka, A. O. U.Item Distance learners' time management and learning effectiveness(InTech, Janeza Trdine 9, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia, 2012) Onuka, A. O. U.Item Motivation and gender as determinants of achievement in senior secondary school economics(Ozean Publication, 2011-06) Onuka, A. O. U.; Durowoju, E. O"The paper considered the relationship between motivation and students' achievement, as well as male and female students' cognitive achievement in Secondary School Economics in lbadan North Local Government Council Area of Oyo State. The population for the study was made up of all Economics students in the Local Government Area. Two-stage sampling was employed to randomly select four schools from forty Senior Secondary Schools in the area and an intact arm of SSll from each of the sampled schools. Two instruments constructed and validated by the researchers were administered on the subjects; the resulting data were then collated and analysed using correlation and t-test. Results showed that motivation is positively related with students' cognitive achievement; likewise, gender also has no significant effect on students' cognitive achievement in Economics. The result also showed that there was no significant difference in the cognitive achievement in Economic on gender basis. Recommendations included: that all learners irrespective of gender and family background be given equal level playing ground in their study; that every student irrespective of sex or background be given the same level of encouragement and the necessary equipment be made available in the same quantum to all student for equal access and opportunities to the study of Economics. "Item Improving educational research for national development(2012-01) Oyebola, A. J; Onuka, A. O. U.This paper examined the concept of research and the relevance of research undertakings to research practitioners and the society at large. Consequently, the paper explored those areas where challenges of research could be found and suggests strategies on how to resolve the problems among which are that federal and state governments and operational arm of non-governmental organizations should help fund research in Nigeria and that a healthy relationship should be established between the supervisors and supervisee in other to ensure that mentor actually tranfered essential and useful rudiment of research for sustainable development to the mentee who would carry on the duty of effective research after they have stepped aside. Finally, the paper also highlighted some viable area of focus for researchers and research practitioners that are most likely to benefit and assisted in carrying out research for sustainable national development in NigeriaItem Continuous assessment for improved higher education achievement in business management(2011-04) Onuka, A. O. U.; Durowoju, E. O"This study investigated the extent to which continuous assessments (CAs) improved higher education learning achievement in Business Management. Survey research design was used. Multistage sampling technique was employed, resulting in sample sizes of 10 lecturers and 200 students from two higher institutions of learning. A continuous assessment for improved learning scale was designed for data collection. The data from the study were analysed using descriptive and correlation statistics. Three research questions were tested and the results showed that test and individual assignment are most commonly used techniques for measuring students' academic performances while group assignments were rarely used. The result also indicated that the group assignments were rarely used. The result also indicated that the lecturers do not use the feedback to provide remediation and do not mark continuous assessment test while some do not have proper records for CA scores. Most of the lecturers agreed that the most frequently used continuous assessment techniques were tests and assignments. Furthermore, there was significant relationship between continuous assessments and students, achievement in Business Management. Consequent upon these, it is recommended that lecturers should make use of other continuous assessment techniques such as group assignment, peer assessment, projects, term paper, and classroom observation to measure students' academic achievement among others. They should, likewise, ensure that remediation is provided. Records of continuous assessment scores should be kept for immediate and delayed remediate. Finally, seminars and workshops should be organized to educate lecturers and stakeholders in the education industry on the essence of continuous assessments in improving achievement at the higher education level"Item Assessment as a tool for learning improvement at the senior secondary education level(Stirling- Horden Publicaters Ltd, Gaff building, 110-112 Oyo raod, Orogun, off University of Ibadan, second gate, Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria., 2012) Onuka, A. O. U.