http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/36 Department of Educational Foundation Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:52:57 GMT 2026-04-26T15:52:57Z http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1231 Title: Exploring the Primary School Teachers’ Attitude towards Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as an Instructional Method in Mathematics Teaching in Anambra State. Authors: Alison, Victoria U.; Alison, Joel O.; Alaribe, Christopher O.; Okeke, Chisom P. Abstract: This study investigated the attitude of Primary School teachers towards Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as an instructional method in Anambra State. It has been stated by several authors and scholars that the development of any nation depends very much on their knowledge of Mathematics. Mathematics has been so useful right from the origin of man. Mathematics is a vital subject in our lives, its application can be found in any field or profession. Unfortunately the performance of the pupils in mathematics has been consistently poor in primary school, which is the foundation of all levelsof education. This could be as a result of poor teaching method, one teaching cannot be used for all subjects especially mathematics. There is a need to explore other methods of teaching mathematics in primary school such as ICT. ICT has been identified worldwide as a way out, if the teachers are ready to use it. The attitude of primary school teachers has been seen as prerequisite to find out their readiness to use ICT in mathematics classroom. Three research question and two hypotheses guided the study. The descriptive survey research was adopted. A total of 130 public primary school teachers were randomly selected from the population of 1362 primary school teachers involved in the study. The instrument for data collection was Computer Attitude Scale (CAS). The CAS was validated by experts and the reliabilities established to be 0.87. The data collected were analyzed using SPSS package program to obtain mean, standard deviation and independent z-test. The result from the findings shows that, the primary school teachers’ attitude is generally positive; there is no significant difference in the attitude of male and female primary school teachers; no significant difference in the attitude of urban and rural science teachers. Based on this findings recommendations were made. Description: Scholarly work Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1231 2024-05-31T00:00:00Z http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1230 Title: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STUDENTS’ PERSONALITY TRAITS AND THEIR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN HISTORY OF EDUCATION IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA Authors: ALARIBE, Christopher O; IPEM, Josephine N; OYEYEMI, Ahmed A; CHUKWUONU, Julia U Abstract: The focus of this study was to find out the relationship between students’ personality traits and their academic performance in History of Education in tertiary institutions in Imo State, Nigeria.Three research questions and three null hypotheses guided the study. Correlation research design was used in the study. The population for the study was 3100 which comprised 1030 students from Imo State University (IMSU) and 2070 students from Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education (AIFCE). The study adopted simple random sampling technique. A sample size of 180 students was drawn from AIFCE and 120 students from IMSU which summed up 300 respondents. An instrument titled Questionnaire on Personality Traits and Academic Performance of Students’ offering History of Education (QPTAPSHOE) was developed by the researchers for data collection. The instruments were face and content validated by three experts two from Educational Foundations and one from Measurement and Evaluation all in the Faculty of Education in UNN. The instrument was trial-tested on a sample of 20 students in UNN which is outside the study area which has the similar characteristics. The responses were subjected to Cronbach Alpha formula. The following reliability indices: 0.76, 0.89 and 0.74 were obtained for clusters A, B and C. The reliability indices obtained showed that the questionnaire items were reliable. The three research questions were analyzed using Simple Linear Regression Analysis. One-way ANOVA was used to test the three null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The overall result showed that personality traits in general have a low positive relationship with students’ academic performance offering History of Education in Imo State Tertiary Institution, Nigeria. The study recommends that government should ensure that only teachers with strong educational and History backgrounds are employed to teach History of Education to enhance students’ personality traits. Description: Scholarly work Tue, 26 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1230 2023-12-26T00:00:00Z http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1212 Title: ASSESSING THE IMPACTS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON TEACHER EDUCATION AND COMPETENCIES IN OWERRI EDUCATION ZONE ONE OF IMO STATE Authors: Alaribe, Christopher O.; Greg, Ekeh; Ipem, Josephine N.; Alison, Joel O.; Eze, Emylia I. Abstract: This study is on Assessing the Impacts of Artificial Intelligence on Teacher Education and Competencies in Owerri Education Zone One of Imo State. The study was guided by four research questions. Owerri Education Zone One is comprised of three Local Government Areas which are; Owerri Municipal, Owerri North and Owerri West. The population of this study is comprised of all secondary school teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Owerri Education Zone One, Imo State. The population of teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Owerri Zone 1 is comprised of 1102 teachers. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 4 schools of both Junior Secondary Schools and Senior Secondary Schools from each Local Government Area in Owerri Zone 1. The sample comprised of 300 teachers in Owerri Zone One. Simple proportionate random sampling technique was used in selecting 75 teachers from each of the LGA. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire titled “Artificial Intelligence on Teacher Education and Competencies Questionnaire (AITECQ).” The reliability of the instrument was established using Cronbach alpha coefficient which yielded an index of 0.96. Data collected was and analysed using mean and standard deviation. The findings show that teachers in Owerri Zone One have little or no idea of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the integration of teacher education. Hence, the current teacher education curriculum does not incorporate AI-related topics or skills, leaving teachers unprepared to leverage AI in their teaching practices. The findings also show that teachers are not familiar with AI-powered educational tools. The study recommended that Government should develop and implement comprehensive training programmes for teachers to enhance their AI-infused pedagogical skills and build their confidence in using AI tools. Description: Scholarly Work Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1212 2025-09-08T00:00:00Z http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1002 Title: READINGS IN TEACHING PEDAGOGY, EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION AND RESEARCH Authors: Agu, Ngozi Nwabugo; Ugodulunwa, Christy Amaechi; Esomonu, Nkechi Mary Patricia Abstract: This book is written to express our gratitude to Professor Romy Okoye for his numerous contributions in the field of Educational Evaluation, Research and Statistics. It is written in honour of Professor Romy Okoye, on his retirement from active service from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria after meritorious years of service as a distinguished professional teacher educator, an academic giant and rock of great repute in the field of educational measurement and evaluation, research and statistics. The book is a collection of a rich number of diverse contributions by colleagues, students, mentees, friends and collaborators from all over Nigeria. Professor Romy Okoye is a seasoned academic, a rugged and dogged scholar, who constantly not only queries the status quo but proffers solution to knotty problems that defy solutions. He is an exemplary educator of great repute who has made an indelible mark in the field of Educational Evaluation, Research and Statistics, as well as Education in general. We celebrate the man, who has no place for absenteeism, lateness, laziness, favouritism, sorting and myriads of contemporary problems in the present day higher education in Nigeria through this Festschrift written in his honour. Professor Romy Okoye has over the years steered his passion into teaching and research which proved to be an excellent medium for initiating thousands of students and colleagues to the beauty of educational evaluation, research and statistics. Contributions of scholars in honour of Professor Romy Okoye are presented in 42 chapters covering mainly topics and issues relating to educational measurement and evaluation, educational research, and other related areas in education. Topics in educational measurement include: test item calibration and arrangement; peer and self-assessment; development and validation of achievement tests; item analysis; continuous assessment; assessment of big data; and programme evaluation, among others. Chapters under research and statistics dwelt on issues in developing research skills, effective research project supervision, and research tools; while those under general education focused on security challenges, curriculum development, inclusive education, psychosocial development, philosophy and human development, self-regulation in academic success, among others. This book is a compendium of relevant topics in educational measurement and evaluation, research and statistics, effective teaching and management practices and interesting topics in education. It is a must read for students, researchers and other stakeholders in education. Scholars who desire to grow in the field of education will find this book an indispensable companion. We are greatly indebted to colleagues, students, mentees, friends, and collaborators of Professor Romy Okoye who contributed in no small measure in making this dream come true. We are grateful to you for honouring Professor Romy Okoye Description: Book Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1002 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z