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Tertiary institutions and development in rural communities: Role of federal university oye-ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Does the association of social media use with problematic internet behaviours predict undergraduate students’ academic procrastination? [L'association de l'utilisation des médias sociaux avec les comportements problématiques sur internet permet-elle de prédire la procrastination académique des étudiants de premier cycle?]
Does the association of social media use with problematic internet behaviours predict undergraduate students’ academic procrastination? [L'association de l'utilisation des médias sociaux avec les comportements problématiques sur internet permet-elle de prédire la procrastination académique des étudiants de premier cycle?]
by Kingsley Chinaza Nwosu
Keep ReadingAnalysis of Gender Representation in English Language Learning Materials: The Case of Grade Ten Textbook in Ethiopia
Google Classroom for mobile learning in higher education: Modelling the initial perceptions of students
Performance evaluation of students’ hostel of the college of Agriculture and Environmental Science Kaduna State University, Nigeria
Tertiary institutions and development in rural communities: Role of federal university oye-ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
by Akindola, R.B.
This paper examines the economic impact of Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria on its host communities in Oye and Ikole towns since inception. The study sets out with a major objective of determining whether the establishment of the university would organically lead to the development of its host communities. Quantitative and qualitative techniques were adopted for research design while the stratified sampling technique was used in administering the questionnaire for the study. The results show that while the establishment of tertiary institutions has a potential to increase household income in rural communities where they are located, it does not necessarily lead to the development of these communities in terms of basic health care facilities, primary education centers, good road networks and improved standard of living. © 2020 Asian Economic and Social Society. All rights reserved.
Does the association of social media use with problematic internet behaviours predict undergraduate students’ academic procrastination? [L'association de l'utilisation des médias sociaux avec les comportements problématiques sur internet permet-elle de prédire la procrastination académique des étudiants de premier cycle?]
by Kingsley Chinaza Nwosu
Researchers are of the view that students’ attachment to social media may lead to negative consequences such as postponement of their academic work. Yet how social media use is associated with academic procrastination of students is still underexplored. This study ascertained the pathways through which social media use predicted academic procrastination of undergraduate students. The sample size comprised 500 first year students of the Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Path analysis was employed to test the fit of the hypothetical model and show the direction of relationships between the exogenous and endogenous variables. Results showed that the hypothesized model fits the sample data satisfactorily, and Internet addiction predicted academic procrastination more than any other variable. Social media use had no significant direct effects on academic procrastination but indirectly significantly predicted academic procrastination through internet addiction. This implies that social media use may not lead to academic procrastination until it becomes problematic. © 2020, Canadian Network for Innovation in Education. All rights reserved.
Analysis of Gender Representation in English Language Learning Materials: The Case of Grade Ten Textbook in Ethiopia
by Bachore, Mebratu Mulatu
The main purpose of this study was to explore gender representation in grade ten English textbook. The study employed content analysis approach which was based four categories of analysis such as language use, visibility/ illustrations, occupational roles and firstness. The units of analysis were words, phrases, sentences, paragraphs, passages, stories and illustrations in the materials. The data was analyzed in frequency count and compared using Chi-square test to determine the level of significance of the differences obtained between the masculine and feminine groups observed in each category. The findings disclosed that females were underrepresented in language use (particularly in proper nouns and common nouns used), visibility/ illustrations (images and pictures) and occupational roles mentioned in the text. In addition, males dominated the first position (firstness) in dialogues, points of view opinion, common noun pairs, pronoun pairs and proper name pairs. On the contrary, males were underrepresented in the adjectives and pronouns used in the text book. In general, the textbook was characterized by unfair representation of gender in all aspects. Copyright for this article is retained by the author(s), with first publication rights granted to the journal.
Google Classroom for mobile learning in higher education: Modelling the initial perceptions of students
by Brandford Bervell
The study adopted a modified Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology2(UTAUT2) as a theoretical foundation to investigate students’ initial perceptions of Google Classroom as a mobile learning platform. By including six non-linear relationships within the modified model, the study examined the nuances in interaction terms between Habit and Hedonic Motivation, in relation to the other constructs in the original UTAUT2 model towards Google Classroom intention formation and use behaviour. Based on this, a questionnaire was used to collect data from 163 students, employing a purposive sampling technique with Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) utilized for statistical analysis. Overall, the results revealed important significant non-linear relationships between Hedonic Motivation and Habit with the rest of the UTAUT2 factors within the model. Students’ positive intentions to accept Google Classroom were anchored on Habit, Hedonic Motivation and Performance Expectancy. However, both Habit and Hedonic Motivation had significant and positive non-linear relationships with Performance Expectancy, Effort Expectancy and Social Influence towards Google Classroom usage intentions. Uniquely, Habit was the strongest predictor of Behavioural Intention. Again, the Importance-Performance Map Analysis (IPMA) proved that Habit was the most important factor in determining actual usage (Use Behaviour) of Google Classroom rather than Behavioural Intention. © 2019, Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.
Performance evaluation of students’ hostel of the college of Agriculture and Environmental Science Kaduna State University, Nigeria
by Aminat Idowu Ibiyeye
Global higher education aims to develop students' intellectual capacities, foster personal growth, and mold behaviors, thoughts, and creativity for a fulfilling life. Within this framework, university residential spaces play a vital role in advancing these objectives. A well-designed hostel, tailored to students' needs and comfort, promotes shared interests and positive educational outcomes. Therefore, the importance of satisfactory residential facilities in improving students' performance should not be underestimated. This research examined the satisfaction levels of current residents of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Science hostel at Kaduna State University (KASU) regarding their accommodation. It also explored variations in satisfaction among groups with different socio-demographic characteristics. The study focused on two performance requirements for the evaluation of students’ satisfaction, namely, the technical performance requirement (thermal comfort, acoustical comfort, visual comfort, indoor air quality, and fire safety) and the functional performance requirement (interior and exterior finish systems, room layout, support services, efficiency of circulation, and proximity to other facilities on campus). A total of forty-eight (48) performance indicators from the two performance requirement were evaluated through a survey questionnaire. The findings indicated that students generally expressed dissatisfaction across all performance elements, except thermal comfort and indoor air quality, room layout and size, efficiency of circulation, and proximity to facilities. The significance of this study lies in its potential to inform targeted improvements and interventions that enhance student satisfaction, comfort, and overall experience within university hostel accommodations. Findings from this study will contribute to creating a more supportive, enjoyable and conducive living environment for students, ultimately promoting their well-being and academic success. © The Author(s) 2024.
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