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ASSESSMENT OF TEACHERS' ROLES IN EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF CHILDREN WITH DYSLEXIA IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN OYO STATE

Olusegun Olujide FAGBEMI*, Amina Amale BELLO, Folasade Temitayo ADEBAYO

This study investigated the role of public primary school teachers in Oyo State, Nigeria. The rationale stems fromthe abysmally low awareness in the early detection of dyslexia in children aged 6 to 10. The study was guided byfour hypotheses. A sample of 386 instructors was chosen by multi-stage sampling from a population of 9,702using a descriptive survey research design. Descriptive statistics, ...

Jun, 2026 pp. 76-86 37 views 19 downloads
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COUNSELLING APPROACHES TO THE PREVENTION AND CURE OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN PHENOMENON IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

M. R. Nasidi*, S. A. Adisa

This paper delves into the critical role of counselling approaches in the prevention and cure of out-of-schoolchildren. The global issue of out-of-school children poses significant challenges to educational equity andsocietal development. Factors such as poverty, cultural norms, conflicts, and health crises contribute to thisphenomenon. Counselling approaches have emerged as effective strategies i...

Dec, 2025 pp. 79-84 15 views 6 downloads
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EFFECTS OF KINESTHETIC-LEARNING STRATEGY ON ATTITUDE IN ECOLOGY AMONG IMPULSIVE AND REFLECTIVE SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, GIWA ZONE, KADUNA STATE: IMPLICATIONS FOR OUT-OFSCHOOL CHILDREN

A. S. Umar*, M. A. Lakpini, F. K. Lawal

This paper examines the effects of the Kinesthetic-learning strategy on attitude among impulsive and reflectivestudents and its implications for out-of-school children in Giwa education zone, Kaduna State. The studyinvestigated how the use of kinesthetic-learning strategies influences students’ attitudes across differentcognitive styles, specifically impulsive and reflective learners, and explores...

Oct, 2025 pp. 81-88 14 views 7 downloads
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TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION OF PLAY-BASED LEARNING ON CREATIVITY AND CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN PRE-PRIMARY EDUCATION IN FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA: IMPLICATION FOR GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING

Stella Obioma NWANKWO*, Bernard Meshach OTARU

AbstractThis study examined teachers’ perception of play-based learning on creativity and childhood development in pre-primary education in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, with implications for guidance and counselling. A descriptivesurvey design was adopted, involving 360 pre-primary school teachers selected through multi-stage sampling. Datawere collected using a researcher-developed questionn...

Jun, 2026 pp. 82 -89 19 views 10 downloads
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BLENDED STEM INSTRUCTION USING VIRTUAL LABS AND SIMULATIONS: EFFECTS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND SELF-EFFICACY IN BIOLOGY, MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, AND CHEMISTRY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ZARIA EDUCATION ZONE KADUNA STATE NIGERIA

Abdullahi LAWAL*, Zaharaddeen ALIYU, Aliyu Boka MADUGU, Saadatu YAHAYA

This study investigated the effects of blended STEM instruction using virtual laboratories and simulations on academic performance and self-efficacy in Biology, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry among senior secondary students in Zaria Education Zone, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Employing a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test control groups, the population comprised 8500 students...

Dec, 2025 pp. 85-91 13 views 8 downloads
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EFFECT OF VIRTUAL INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' READING COMPREHENSION PERFORMANCE IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA

Emmanuel OKECHALU*, Nanahauwa O. ALIYU

This study investigated the effect of virtual instructional strategy on secondary school students' readingcomprehension in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The research set out to determine whether a comparativedifference exists in students’ interest in reading comprehension activities and the literal level in the readingcomprehension performance of the students taught a virtual instructional...

Jun, 2026 pp. 87-92 28 views 9 downloads
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PERCEIVED INFLUENCE OF EDUCATION MANAGERS IN FUNDING PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

Gloria Chineze OSEGBUE*

This study investigated the perception of school managers in funding public secondary schools for qualityassurance in Anambra State, Nigeria. Two research questions and two null hypotheses were raised to guide thestudy. The population of the study comprised 6865 educational managers in the public secondary schools in allsix education zones of Anambra State, which consisted of 267 principals and 65...

Oct, 2025 pp. 89-95 10 views 5 downloads
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IMPACT OF BANDITRY ON STUDENTS’ PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND SCHOOL ATTENDANCE ON CURRICULUM DELIVERY IN UPPER BASIC SCHOOLS IN NORTH-WEST NIGERIA

Babangida YAKI*

This study examined the impact of banditry on students’ psychological well-being and school attendance and itsimplications for curriculum delivery in upper basic schools in North-West Nigeria. The study was guided by twoobjectives, two research questions and two hypotheses. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. Thepopulation comprised 1,265,457 teachers, students and Quality Assurance ...

Jun, 2026 pp. 90 - 100 24 views 26 downloads
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ASSESSMENT OF PROVISION AND MANAGEMENT OF FUNDS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE SOUTH-WEST ZONE, NIGERIA

Bunmi Bolanle AJIBIKE*

This study examined the “Provision and Management of Funds for Instructional Facilities in SecondarySchools in South-West Zone, Nigeria”. The objective formulated among which is: to assess the provision andmanagement of funds for instructional facilities in secondary schools in the South-West Zone, Nigeria. Onehypothesis was formulated and tested. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the in...

Dec, 2025 pp. 92-97 10 views 4 downloads
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AWARENESS AND USE OF INFORMATION SEARCH STRATEGIES FOR LEARNING ACTIVITIES BY DIPLOMA STUDENTS IN AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA

Hamza ABBA*, Rukkayya Yunusa MOHAMMED, Ashiru HAFIZU

The study investigated the Awareness and Use of Information Search Strategies for Learning Activities byDiploma Students in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The objectives are to determine the extent to which DiplomaStudents are aware of information search strategies for learning activities in the Institute of Education, AhmaduBello University, Zaria and to identify the information search strategie...

Jun, 2026 pp. 93-100 14 views 17 downloads