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Item Academic Staff’s Motivation for Online Teaching in Nigerian Universities: Empirical Evidence from the University of Ibadan(International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, 2022-06-01) Isantanmi, A.S.; Oni, T.M; Ekpenyoung,O.V; Ajani, A.O; Omorinkoba, G.OThis study investigated the academic staff’s motivation for online teaching in Nigerian universities using a mixed-methods case study research design. The main instrument used for this study was a questionnaire named ‘Academic Staff’s Motivation for Online Teaching Survey (SMOTS)', which was complemented by in-depth interviews. A total of 195 academic staff across various academic faculties and units in the University of Ibadan participated in the study. Data analysis was done using frequency count, simple percentages, mean and standard deviation, while the in-depth interviews were thematically analysed. The result of the study revealed that the majority of the academic staff have not taught using online platforms before and their frequency of online teaching consideration is occasional. Additionally, they have a high perception of online teaching in terms of helping to learn new technology and encouraging intellectual challenges. The academic staff indicated that individual training opportunities, personal decisions and group training opportunities are among the major resources that can motivate them for online teaching. Likewise, the introduction to new technology for teaching, institutional expectation, and students’ enrolment are the major external motivating factors for online teaching.Item African Social Values and the Contemporary Issues of Respect and Cooperation in Nigeria's Educational Process(2020) Meroyi, S. I.The interdependence of social values and education is mutual because one promotes the other. Whoever passes through the process of education is expected to acquire social values which will differentiate him/her from those without the opportunity. Thus, better social behaviour is expected from educated individuals, although there may be exceptions. In other words, the knowledge acquired from schools should expose recipients lo live rightly and harmoniously with others around them. This philosophical piece therefore examines African social values in relation to respect and cooperation as well as its place in the contemporary African society. The need for Teacher Education practitioners especially, in Nigeria to lay more emphasis on the affective domain of learning as recommended in the paper suggests a possible turn-out of learners from schools with better altitudes and display of characters necessary for desired growth and development of the society.Item The astute role of religion as a tool for sustainable national development through social studies education in Nigeria(Constelations Books, Mokola, Ibadan, 2017) Amosun, M. D.; Opoola, A. F.Item Attitude of male in-service and preservice early childhood teachers towards working in preschool centres in Ibadan, Nigeria(Research Synergy Foundation, 2021) Amosun, M.; Ogunniyi, L.; Ogunbiyi, F.Preschool Education provides the foundation for all-around development, enables the child to understand various issues and fit in well into society. Although it is the duty of both male and female early childhood educators to help children develop holistically, statistics have shown that more female caregivers work in preschool centers across the country than males. Even in some foreign countries, this problem remains the same. However, researchers have tried to identify the cause of this gender inequality or disparity but have only sampled the opinion of others about this without adequately considering the attitude of the male early childhood educators. Hence, this study aimed at investigating the attitude of male early childhood educators towards working in preschool centers in Ibadan. The study adopted a mixed-method research approach, and the design is an explanatory triangulation of QUAN + QUAL type. A proportional stratified sampling technique was used to select 150 in-service and 150 pre-service male early childhood educators from the 3 local government areas selected. One instrument was used to gather the quantitative data. Interviews of in-services and pre-service early childhood educators also form a source of qualitative data. The study found out that the attitude of early childhood educators is not encouraging. It also found out that there is no significant difference between in-services and pre- service early childhood educators in their attitude towards working in a preschool. It was recommended that investment should be made into early childhood education levels so as to make the salary attractive for most male educators.Item Balancing the Grind: Social Media Entrepreneurship and Academic Success among Nigerian Undergraduates(International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, 2025-03-23) Oni, T.M; Osu,C.U.; Babatunde.TEconomic challenges in Nigeria have prompted many undergraduate students to engage in social media entrepreneurship for financial sustainability. Platforms like Facebook and Instagram provide cost-effective business opportunities. While this entrepreneurship offers benefits, it raises concerns about its impact on academic performance, especially as students often multitask between business and studies. Grounded in the Uses and Gratifications Theory, this study investigated the relationship between social media entrepreneurship and the academic performance of undergraduates. A descriptive survey research design was employed, using a randomly selected sample of 200 students from five faculties: Education, Arts, Sciences, Law, and Social Sciences at the University of Ibadan. The instrument used for data collection was the Social Media Entrepreneurship and Academic Performance Questionnaire (SMEAPQ), which included structured items eliciting responses on the social media platforms used for entrepreneurial activities, the types of social media businesses engaged in, the influence of motivation on entrepreneurial engagement, and the impact on academic performance. The reliability of the questionnaire was established through a pilot test, yielding a coefficient of 0.75. Data were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Specifically, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation (PPMC), t-tests, and means were utilized. The findings revealed that undergraduates primarily use WhatsApp (X̄=3.59), Instagram (X̄=2.97), and Telegram (X̄=2.87) for entrepreneurial ventures, focusing on influencer marketing (X̄=3.31), web development/coding (X̄=3.24), affiliate marketing (X̄=3.19), and e-commerce (X̄=3.05). A significant positive relationship was found between undergraduate motivation and engagement in social media entrepreneurship (r=.222; p<0.05), aligning with the Uses and Gratifications Theory. Additionally, a significant positive association was observed between engagement in social media entrepreneurship and undergraduates’ academic performance (r=.236; p<0.05). The study revealed that female students had better engagement in social media businesses than male students (t(195) =-3.76; p<0.05). There is a need for targeted support to help students balance business and academics, in order to foster both financial independence and academic success.Item Civic learning in Nigeria: the logical thinking approach to social and political challenges(2017) Meroyi, S. I; Sotoyinbo, A. O.|; Ajobiewe, O. A.It is expected of every nation to show concern for the education of her citizens. Such education should foster in learners the ability to engage in logical reasoning in order to make life worthwhile and to be able to take independent decisions as well as exercise their will power. This paper examines the issue of civic learning and how its essence can be achieved through logical thinking to bring about desired peace and progress in the society. The paper posits that logical reasoning is essential in demonstrating civic attitudes and that experiential learning is a necessary component by which this can be achieved in learners. The paper concludes on the need for educators to stimulate and give promotion of logical reasoning in education a prime place within the teaching and learning activities in schools.Item Comprehensive basic education: a means for enhancing disadvantaged children access to education and sustainable development in Nigeria(2010-04) Amosun, M. D.Education is a right for all, especially for children because through education, children acquire relevant knowledge, skills and increased capacity for work which are required for national development. It is the key with which the door of literacy is opened while simultaneously closing the gate of ignorance, poverty and diseases that could plaque a nation. It will be disadvantageous therefore, if a category of children called disadvantaged children are deprived of their right to education which is capable to make them live happily among others in the society, earn their livelihood and contribute significantly to national advancement. This paper, therefore, looks at disadvantaged children, their right to basic education, the gains that could be derived in educating them as well as steps to enhancing their access to education.Item Covid-19 pandemic, digital education and national development in Nigeria(2022-05) Meroyi, S. I.; Kayode-Olawoyin, O.The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the process and practice of education in nations across the globe. The pandemic however brought to fare the need oar digitalisation and utilisation of modem methods of teaching and learning in schools. Thus, the pedagogy in the System of education is affected in certain ways. This is necessary to overcome the menace and challenges the pandemic has thrown societies into. The study employed the tools of both historical and philosophical research methods to assess the relevance of digital education in the quest to promote the course of education in order to bring about national development in Nigeria. This is expected to assist Nigeria and other countries across the globe to overcome the big challenge and disruption caused by the pandemic in the practice of education. The study concluded that the place of digital education to confront the negative effects of COVID-19 pandemic in order to overcome the problems that can impede the desired growth and developments in the Nigerian society has become imperative. The paper recommends that stakeholders should brace up to embrace the realities of the 'new normal! ’ of digital education which the pandemic had brought, while individuals’ and governments' efforts should not be undermined under the guise of any form of conservatismItem Critical thinking and creativity in the Nigerian philosophy of education(Philosophy of education association of Nigeria, 2016-10) Meroyi, S. I.Developing critical thinking and possessing exceptional human capacity far thought and creativity are part of the skills that can help to achieve the goals of education. As higher education and job requirements become competitive, complex and technical, proponents argue that students will need skills such as critical thinking and creativity to successfully navigate the modem world, excel in challenging careers, process increasingly complex information, etc. As a result, it is expedient to foster critical thinking and creativity in education. To prepare leaders to solve problems and develop societies in the 21" century, there is the need to develop them in how to use cognitive tools of critical thinking and creativity. Critical thinking involves examining possibilities carefully, fairly and constructively, while creativity has to do with exploring ideas, generating possibilities, looking for many right answers rather than just one. The paper philosophically carries out conceptual analysis of critical thinking and creativity as educational concepts. It explores what they entail, the characteristics of a critical thinker and creative person, the relationship between the two concepts, as well as their relevance to education for the transformation and development of Nigeria particularly in achieving the Nigerian philosophy of education. Recommendations were thereafter suggested. The paper concludes that critical thinking skills go hand in hand with creative skills therefore, it is when educators realise the relationship between the two that leaders’ capacity for innovation to develop the society can be enhancedItem Critical thinking and creativity in the Nigerian philosophy of education(Philosophy of education association of Nigeria, 2016-10) Meroyi, S. IDeveloping critical thinking and possessing exceptional human capacity far thought and creativity are part of the skills that can help to achieve the goals of education. As higher education and job requirements become competitive, complex and technical, proponents argue that students will need skills such as critical thinking and creativity to successfully navigate the modem world, excel in challenging careers, process increasingly complex information, etc. As a result, it is expedient to foster critical thinking and creativity in education. To prepare leaders to solve problems and develop societies in the 21" century, there is the need to develop them in how to use cognitive tools of critical thinking and creativity. Critical thinking involves examining possibilities carefully, fairly and constructively, while creativity has to do with exploring ideas, generating possibilities, looking for many right answers rather than just one. The paper philosophically carries out conceptual analysis of critical thinking and creativity as educational concepts. It explores what they entail, the characteristics of a critical thinker and creative person, the relationship between the two concepts, as well as their relevance to education for the transformation and development of Nigeria particularly in achieving the Nigerian philosophy of education. Recommendations were thereafter suggested. The paper concludes that critical thinking skills go hand in hand with creative skills therefore, it is when educators realise the relationship between the two that leaders’ capacity for innovation to develop the society can be enhancedItem Decolonising the Nigerian Curriculum: a Path to Self-Reliant Education(2023-06) Adekunle, A. S.; Meroyi, S. IThe process of education is pivotal to the development of any society as no nation can rise beyond the level of her educational development. Curriculum is an important aspect of education; it determines the quality of educational System of any society. The Nigerian education System has suffered great setbacks due to the dysfunctional curriculum which it operates over the years. It has been established that effects of colonisation can still be felt in the Nigerian education sector which had continued to depend on the curriculum handed over from the colonial masters, which had rendered graduates of various institutions unqualified or 'half-baked' and unfit to meet the demands of their society. There has been economies underdevelopment as well as increased dependence on foreign technology. Previous researches have suggested modification of the curriculum as an antidote; however, this has not really yielded expected results due to poor commitment, perpetual change in policies and politicisation of educational decisions. This study adopted the method of philosophical discourse to examine the need to embark on decolonisation of the curriculum as a necessary means to resolve the situation and promote educational sustainability. The paper recommended that learning contents should be made to fit into the practical experiences of the Nigerian society; vocational skills should be inculcated into school activities/learning experiences, traditional values need to be promoted, while indigenous language should be employed alongside English language as modes of communication in schools to promote better understanding among learners.Item Developing listening skill in children for communication, interaction and learning(The Department of Teacher Education, University of Ibadan, 2010) Oduolowu, E.; Amosun, M. D.It is obvious that of all the language skills that children develop, listening is the one developed earliest and practised most frequently. As much as 80 percent of the information learners obtain is the result of listening, yet listening has suffered much neglect, and taught least often in the classroom and had been referred to as the neglected or forgotten language art, in spite of the benefits that can accrue from it. Where listening and speaking are taught, both skills are viewed and taught as a different discrete skills. However, 1980s and 1990s have witnessed a paradigm improvement in the teaching of listening and speaking skills with the integration of both listening and speaking skills as one communicative process called oral communication or oral language. This paper examined the concept of listening skill, its development as interactive and communicative processes in children, the benefits that both listening and speaking skills have on children’s language, intellectual, social, academic and emotional development. Problems militating against development of listening skill were also identified and suggestions on how to help children develop their oral communication were made.Item Developing metacognition in pre-primary childhood education in Nigeria and Uganda(2022-07) Meroyi, S. I.; Amosun, M. D.; Sotoyinbo, A. O.Education is a process designed to develop skills and attitudes in learners, among these skills is metacognition. Societies have faulted educational institutions on its inability to produce graduates who can reason and decide rationally, this had prompted the search by scholars to resolve this challenge. This paper examined metacognition as a concept and how teachers can develop this skill in learners especially, those in the pre-school classes in Nigeria and Uganda. Metacognition is the ability to reflect on issues and personally take decisions that are rational and result in beneficial actions. The paper discussed various methods and theories of imparting this skill in early childhood learners which include the play-way, dramatisation and story-telling methods of teaching while the theories of learning considered include the Stimulus-Response and Cognitive theories. Models of learning like the Reggio Emilia and Friedrich Froebel's were enumerated as means by which the skill can be imparted. The paper concluded that the skill is indispensable if the process of education is to produce graduates competent in critical thinking and logical reasoning. It recommended that professionals should be employed to handle children's education, conducive environment be provided, while young learners should be encouraged to carry out independent actions with supervision from teachers.Item Differential effects of small-group and whole-class instructions on primary pupils’ academic achievement in english language(2021-06) Amosun, M. D.Achievement is taken as the major goal for which classroom is set up. This is because society frowns at any classroom effort that does not lead to pupils’ high achievement. Hence, the reason society may hold both home and school factors responsible in this regard among others. In order to improve pupils’ academic achievement, educationists continue to encourage teachers to change their methods to bring about quality learning and achievement. This study therefore investigated effects of two different teaching strategies among primary school pupils. The research design employed was the pre-test, post-test control group quasi-experimental design. Two research hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The participants (58 males and 42 females) were drawn from randomly selected primary five classes in public schools in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State. The instrument used to collect the data was English Language Achievement Test (ELAT). The data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics which includes mean, standard deviation while inferential statistics includes use of t-test. The result revealed significant main effect on pupils' performance on English Language achievement test. However, there was no significant difference in the performance of male and female pupils. Based on the findings, it was recommended that the use of small group instruction should be adopted in primary school to enhance the teaching and learning of English Language among others.Item Early childhood educators’ awareness of and disposition to children’s emotional wellbeing for life-long learning in Oyo State, Nigeria(Department of Early Childhood and Educational Foundations, 2019) Amosun, M. D.Item Education and Values in Nigeria's National Development(Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, 2025-01) Meroyi, S. I.Societies designed educational processes to propagate their values, traditions and achieve set goals as well as objectives. Several countries particularly, the developing world have found it difficult to achieve this. Achieving society's goals and objectives have been herculean task far Nigeria as a nation. The process of education is established as a veritable tool to correct the anomaly. This paper therefore, examined values that are pertinent to national development, raised questions on the failure of these values far desired growth and attempted answers to the questions. The philosophical research method was employed in the study. The paper concluded that the extinction of African traditional values coupled with economies challenges have contributed to the downturn. The paper recommended the reconsideration of African traditional values and efforts at revamping the economy. This is hoped to go a long way to effect needed growth and developments in NigeriaItem Education for sustainable peace in Nigeria(2019-01) Meroyi, S. I.Education is an important tool in achieving sustainable peace. Where there is no peace, chaos, destruction of lives and properties are inevitable, there will not be development therefore, stagnation and retrogression will be the likely outcomes. Knowledge is very essential to ensure peace and stability in any society. This can be achieved through the process of education. For a state or society to achieve sustainable peace, the quality and practice of its education becomes very essential. This paper examined the concepts of education and peace. It provides a philosophical insight into the various ways the process of education in Nigeria can be employed to achieve sustainable peace. The study reveals that curriculum, pedagogy and subject approaches are vital in inculcating social values and peace in the society. They are required if the potency and efforts of the process of education in strengthening and promoting peace will not be defeated. It concluded by stating that while proven and effective programmes and curriculum are in place in Nigeria's educational policy, educators have what it takes to demonstrate, impart and help learners to develop and reflect the culture of peace through classroom interactions. It finally suggested ways of promoting peace through education. This include creation of conducive atmosphere for learning, allocation of adequate funds for educational development, discouraging quota System, separating religion from secular education and provision of culturally relevant curriculumItem Education in Nigeria beyond the twenty first century: knowledge, intelligence and sustainable development(The Department of Teacher Education Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, 2016) Meroyi, S. I.Item Education, work and value(Philosophy of education association of Nigeria, 2006) Meroyi, S. I.Item Educational reforms and social harmony: Nigeria's perspective(Saniez Books, 2007) Meroyi, S. I.