Volume 21, Issue 1 (June)

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.yxa06r3x

RELEVANCE OF SOCIAL STUDIES STUDENT-TEACHERS’ READINESS AND PREPAREDNESS IN THE DELIVERY OF TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMMES IN UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA

Mohammed Abdul SARKIN-FADA^*, Abdullahi Ubghede ACHENEJE

This paper conceptually examines the relevance of Social Studies student-teachers’ readiness and preparedness inthe delivery of teacher education programmes in universities in Nigeria. The effectiveness of teacher educationlargely depends on the extent to which student-teachers possess and apply essential pedagogical, content,technological, and psychological competencies. Anchored on Constructivis...

Jun, 2026 pp. 1-8 40 views 11 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.dxv8edzf

INFLUENCE OF POLITICS ON SECURITY CHALLENGES FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL MANAGEMENT IN KOGI STATE, NIGERIA

Joseph OGWU^*, Abubakar USMAN,, Deyin Hyelanaati LEVI,, Aderanti Susan SIJUWADE

This study investigates the influence of politics on security challenges for secondary school management in Kogistate, Nigeria. Over the past few years, secondary schools have become exposed to violence, kidnapping, murder,and politically based unrest, which interfere with learning processes, jeopardise the security of students andteachers, and make school management difficult. These security outc...

Jun, 2026 pp. 9-15 26 views 7 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.ijs53dhl

ASSESSMENT OF SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES’ PARTICIPATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA

Abdulmajeed MOHAMMED^*, Fati Isa WAZIRI, Hannatu WESLEY

The study assessed School-Based Management Committees’ participation in the management of public seniorsecondary schools in South-West Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to examine SBMCs’ involvement inthe management of security, as well as teaching and learning facilities, in public senior secondary schools in theSouth-West Geo-Political Zone of Nigeria. The total population consisted of 1...

Jun, 2026 pp. 16-26 31 views 7 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.xs3ifoox

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION AND TEACHERS’ LESSON PLANNING AND DELIVERY IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA

Surajo Ahmad Magaji^*, John Oluyemi EGBEBI, Auwal Ahmad Kakumi, Madinatu Rura’I Yusuf

This study examined the impact of administrative supervision on teachers’ lesson planning and lesson delivery inpublic secondary schools in Katsina State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was employed, with a sample of333 respondents comprising teachers, principals/vice principals, and quality assurance officers selected fromtwelve educational zones. Data were collected using a validated instr...

Jun, 2026 pp. 27-34 29 views 6 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.i3va12ib

LEPROSY-RELATED DISABILITY AND PSYCHOSOCIAL WELL-BEING OF LEPROSY-AFFECTED PERSONS AS PERCEIVED BY RESIDENTS IN OYO, OYO STATE, NIGERIA

Isaac Opeyemi OGUNTUNJI^*, Mufutau Tijani OGUNSOLA,, Joseph Oluwaseyi ADIGUN, Abel Adeniyi OJO, Faith Yemioladapo OGUNTUNJI, Aweda Abdullahi SALAUDEEN

The study investigated leprosy-related disabilities and psychosocial well-being of leprosy-affected persons asperceived by residents in Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria. A descriptive research design of the survey type was used. Thepopulation for the study comprised all residents in Ward 8 of Atiba Local Government, Oyo, Oyo State. Avalidated structured questionnaire was used for data gathering. The reliab...

Jun, 2026 pp. 35-41 25 views 6 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.opedsery

EFFECT OF FLIPPED-CLASSROOM STRATEGY ON PERFORMANCE OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, MAKURDI METROPOLIS, BENUE STATE, NIGERIA

Onehi Akpe Onehi^*, Samson Joseph, Galadima Yohanna, Alice JAMES

This study investigated the effect of the flipped-classroom strategy on Senior Secondary School students'academic performance in Inorganic Chemistry in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria. Two objectives,questions and null hypotheses guided the study. A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest non-equivalent controlgroup design was adopted. The population comprised 1,754 SS II Chemistry students, ...

Jun, 2026 pp. 42-48 86 views 16 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.wpp7lybe

DIGITAL LEARNING READINESS AND ONLINE INFORMATION EVALUATION SKILLS AS DETERMINANTS OF ECONOMICS EDUCATION STUDENTS’ UNDERSTANDING OF GLOBAL ECONOMIC TRENDS IN OGUN STATE

Akeem Apo AHMED^*

This study examined the digital learning readiness and online information evaluation skills of EconomicsEducation students’ understanding of global economic trends in Ogun State, Nigeria. A correlational surveyresearch design was adopted for the study. The population comprised undergraduate Economics Educationstudents from Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, and Olabisi Onabanjo U...

Jun, 2026 pp. 49-57 22 views 3 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.skw6dtqm

MEDIA LITERACY AND GLOBAL ECONOMIC AWARENESS AMONG ECONOMICS EDUCATION UNDERGRADUATES IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA: PATTERNS OF ONLINE RESOURCE USE

Oluwaseun Oyewole^*

This study examined media literacy and global economic awareness among Economics Education undergraduatesin Ogun State, Nigeria, with a focus on patterns of online resource use. A descriptive survey research design wasadopted to provide an empirical assessment of these constructs as they naturally occur among university students.The population comprised undergraduate Economics Education students f...

Jun, 2026 pp. 58-67 24 views 7 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.84f6xtga

AN INVESTIGATION ON THE EFFECTS OF TEACHER-MADE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ON ECONOMICS STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AT SELECTED SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA

Emmanuel Patrick AGENE^*, Lawal BALA, Idris Alimi OMEIZA

This examined the Effects of Teacher-Made Instructional Materials (TMIMs) on Economics students’ academicperformance in selected senior secondary schools in Benue State, Nigeria. It provides a conceptual overview ofteacher-made instructional materials on Economics students’ academic performance within the study area. Theinstrument for data collection was the Economics Performance Test (EPT). The s...

Jun, 2026 pp. 68-75 29 views 6 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.899mrifr

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 34 views 10 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.bxk556ff

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 19 views 10 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.vlb25m3k

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 18 views 3 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.da4vvy6q

SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION AMONG FEMALE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN NIGERIA: PERMISSION, LIMITED INFORMATION, SPECIFIC SUGGESTIONS, INTENSIVE THERAPY (PLISSIT) AS A SOLUTION

Olugbenga Oladapo AYENA^*, Nelson Aderemi OYEWO

The study assessed the effectiveness of the PLISSIT model in managing female sexual dysfunction (FSD) amonguniversity students in Nigeria. The study employed a prospective cohort design, involving 400 students from auniversity in Nigeria. The population consisted of female university students, with a sample of 400 participantsselected using a systematic sampling technique. The Female Sexual Functi...

Jun, 2026 pp. 101-108 17 views 4 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.zzwt6w85

MICROSOFT TEAMS ADOPTION FOR INSTRUCTION: AWARENESS, ACCESSIBILITY AMONG COMPUTER SCIENCE LECTURERS IN FEDERAL TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Aliyu A DADA^*, Boor, M. C. H., Awolusi B. E, Muhammed, K. U.

The role of technology and digital transformation in higher education has become increasingly significant in the21st century, reshaping teaching and learning practices in Nigeria and globally. This study examined the extentof awareness and accessibility (System availability) of Microsoft Teams for Instruction among Computer Sciencelecturers in Federal Tertiary Institutions in Kaduna State, Nigeria...

Jun, 2026 pp. 109-115 40 views 11 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.1rdovfmr

COUNSELLING NEEDS FOR CAREGIVERS WORKING WITH VULNERABLE OLDER ADULTS

Musbau Dare YUSUF^*, Jamila YUS, Adekola Kamil LASISI

Caregivers who work with vulnerable older adults face multifaceted emotional, psychological, and practicalchallenges that can significantly impact their well-being and effectiveness in providing care. This paper exploresthe counselling needs of both formal and informal caregivers who support vulnerable older adults experiencingphysical frailty, chronic illness, cognitive decline, and social vulner...

Jun, 2026 pp. 116-123 17 views 6 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.ecg16q21

DETERMINANTS OF TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FOR ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES: AN EXTENDED UTAUT MODEL APPROACH

Yusuf Suleiman, Abdulkadir Nimotallahi Biola, Abdulkareem Rukayat Adetoun^*, Yusuf Olasunkanmi Ibrahim

The rapid digital transformation of higher education has significantly reshaped the delivery of academic supportservices across universities worldwide. Academic support services, including learning management systems, elibraries,online registration systems, virtual counselling, student information systems, and administrative supportplatforms, are increasingly becoming central to institutional effe...

Jun, 2026 pp. 124-138 21 views 7 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.pgyy80ql

INFLUENCE OF SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Rukayya JIBRIL^*, John Oluyemi EGBEBI, Muhammad Ibrahim MUSA

The study was carried out to investigate the influence of School Environment on Academic Achievement ofStudents in public Senior Secondary Schools in Kaduna State. The design for the study is descriptive surveydesign while the population of the study was 266,209 which comprised of 340 Principals, 6392 Teachers and259,477 Students in Kaduna State Public Senior Secondary Schools. The sample size for...

Jun, 2026 pp. 139-146 27 views 9 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.jihi0s71

ASSESMENT ON UTILISATION OF EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVE AMONG FEMALE STUDENTS OF AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA MAIN CAMPUS

Ibrahim MOHAMMED,^*, Seun Nurudeen AKOREDE, Ahmad Sani GETSO, Khalid ALIYU, Imran Matazu HUSSAINI

Contraception refers to the prevention of conception through the use of various devices, sexual practices,chemicals, drugs, or surgical procedures. This study employed a descriptive cross-sectional survey to assess theutilisation of emergency contraceptives among female students of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria main campus.A simple random sampling technique was used to select 135 female students ...

Jun, 2026 pp. 147-153 27 views 14 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.914fsnkb

ASSESSING THE IMPLEMENTATION AND IMPACT OF NCCE BENCHMARKS ON ASSESSMENT PRACTICES IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN NIGERIA

Ocheola Innocent Ewaoche^*, Maduagwu Ukamaka Martha, Nwokocha Juliet Ijeoma, Okpara Dolly Ogo, Ejegwa Blessing Ene

This study investigates the implementation and impact of the National Commission for Colleges of Education(NCCE) Benchmarks on assessment practices in Nigerian Colleges of Education. A descriptive survey design wasemployed with data collected from lecturers and academic administrators across federal, state, and privateinstitutions. Of 450 questionnaires administered, 412 were returned (91.6% respo...

Jun, 2026 pp. 154-162 26 views 10 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.oro3xg7o

PEER INFLUENCE AS A PREDICTOR OF SUBSTANCE ADDICTION AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN EDO STATE, NIGERIA

Evelyn Ofure OBOZOKHAE^*

This study examined peer influence as a predictor of substance addiction among secondary school students in EdoState, Nigeria. The study was motivated by the increasing prevalence of substance-related behaviours amongadolescents and the need to understand the role of social factors in shaping such behaviours. A correlationalresearch design was adopted for the study. The population comprised all se...

Jun, 2026 pp. 163-172 16 views 7 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.xvc02kgm

CAREER ASPIRATION AS A PREDICTOR OF HEALTH-SEEKING BEHAVIOUR AMONG FEMALE PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA

Olusanya James OJO^*

Despite increasing emphasis on healthy lifestyle practices such as adequate nutrition, regular physical activity,and routine medical check-ups, unhealthy health-seeking behaviours remain prevalent among workingpopulations. This study examined career aspiration as a predictor of health-seeking behaviour among femalesecondary school teachers in Osun State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research desi...

Jun, 2026 pp. 173-179 16 views 5 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.afl7ue98

EFFECT OF SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING ON AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ZARIA METROPOLIS, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

M. R. Nasidi^*, R. M. Bello, M. I. Abdullahi, S. A. Adisa

This study examined the effect of Social Skills Training Counselling Technique on aggressive behaviour. Three(3) objectives guided the study. Related to this, three corresponding null hypotheses were formulated and tested.All hypotheses were tested at the 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a quasi-experimental designinvolving pre-test and post-test only. The population of the study comp...

Jun, 2026 pp. 180-186 24 views 10 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.mkx3f806

TEACHER CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY; A NEXUS AT IMPROVING STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Josephine Masara JOSHUA^*, Zainab Ololade ADEWALE, Ngozi UBENDU

This paper examines the role of quality teacher classroom delivery as a critical factor in enhancing learners’academic performance in the 21st century. It also highlights that teacher quality, encompassing professionalcompetence, pedagogical skills, classroom management, and motivation, remains one of the strongestdeterminants of learners’ success. The paper identifies challenges such as inadequat...

Jun, 2026 pp. 187-193 20 views 5 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.u77f0zr3

ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION ON ECONOMICS STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Omolara Evelyn DECKER^*, Emmanuel Patrick AGENE

This study examinesd the Impact of Continuous Assessment (CA) on Economics students’ academic performancein Kaduna State, Nigeria. It provides a conceptual overview of continuous assessment of Economics students’academic performance within the study area. The instrument for data collection was the Economics ContinuousAssessment Performance Test (ECAPT). The study population comprised 125 economics...

Jun, 2026 pp. 194-200 22 views 9 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.c6h8ltmj

ASSESSMENT OF PRINCIPALS’ MANAGEMENT OF SCHOOL RECORDS ON TEACHERS' JOB PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Roselyn Tauna LUKA^*, M. M. Ibrahim, Surajo Ahmad Magaji

This study assessed principals’ management of school records on teachers’ job performance in public secondaryschools in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study are to: examine principals' management of schooldiary on teachers’ job performance in public secondary schools in Kaduna state, Nigeria, and ascertain theprincipals' management of teachers' attendance registers on teachers’ job p...

Jun, 2026 pp. 201-210 30 views 7 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.9021rhb6

EVALUATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NOMADIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN NORTH-WEST ZONE, NIGERIA

Aliyu A DADA^*, Muhammad SULEIMAN, Abdullahi Tatabu MOHAMMED

The study was carried out to evaluate the Implementation of the Nomadic Education Programme in the NorthwestZone, Nigeria. The objectives of the study, among which were to determine the Provision of InfrastructuralFacilities for the implementation of the Nomadic Education Programme in North-West Zone, Nigeria and assessthe Provision of instructional materials in the implementation of the Nomadic E...

Jun, 2026 pp. 211-220 20 views 12 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.eekryyds

EFFECT OF MULTIMEDIA INSTRUCTION ON PERFORMANCE IN RESPIRATORY SYSTEM CONCEPT AMONG BIOLOGY STUDENTS IN ZARIA EDUCATION ZONE, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Janet Funke JESULOWO^*, Alice JAMES, Onehi Akpe Onehi

This study examined the effect of multimedia instruction on students’ performance in the respiratory systemconcept among Biology students in Zaria Education Zone, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Two research objectives,questions, and hypotheses guided the study. A quasi-experimental non-randomized pretest–posttest control groupdesign was adopted. The population comprised 3,709 SS II Biology students in pub...

Jun, 2026 pp. 221-226 26 views 12 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.18lamux9

THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL QUR'ANIC SCHOOLS IN ADDRESSING THE OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN CRISIS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: A HYBRID EDUCATIONAL MODEL FOR INCLUSION

Shehu IDRIS^*, Eska SIMAN-AMBITA'A, Jamila MUHAMMAD

Out-of-school children in Northern Nigeria remain a significant challenge, with socio-cultural norms, economichardship, and weak policy implementation contributing to the issue. Traditional Qur'anic schools (Almajirisystem) continue to play a crucial role in education, yet they often operate outside the formal schooling system,leaving many children without essential literacy and numeracy skills. T...

Jun, 2026 pp. 227-233 20 views 7 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.c7535yoc

VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLS AS A STRATEGY FOR ENHANCING GIRL-CHILD SCHOOL ENROLMENT IN ZARIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KADUNA STATE

Khadija Abdullahi MUSA^*, Aisha Bako HARUNA, Rabi Shehu DALHATU

This study examined the role of vocational and technical skills in enhancing the school enrolment of the girl-childin Zaria Local Government Area. Despite the recognised importance of girls’ education in promoting social andeconomic development, many girls in Northern Nigeria continue to experience low enrolment and retention inschools due to poverty, socio-cultural practices, gender discriminatio...

Jun, 2026 pp. 234-243 19 views 5 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.mh1qdyl1

EFFECT OF ROLE-PLAY AND SIMULATION ON STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES TOWARD INHERITANCE IN SOCIAL STUDIES IN EDO STATE

Osagie Eguagie^*

This study examined the effect of role-play and simulation instructional strategies on students’ knowledge andattitudes toward inheritance concepts in Social Studies in Edo State. The study adopted a 3 × 2 × 2 factorialpretest–posttest non-equivalent control group design structured into instructional strategies (role-play, simulation,and conventional teaching), sex (male and female), and measureme...

Jun, 2026 pp. 244-254 23 views 5 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.b678quzf

ASSESSMENT AND DETERMINANTS OF SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CARE PRACTICES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS LOCATED WITHIN AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

C. I. AYABIOGBE, Shehu HARANDE, Abdulkabir Toriola YUSUF^*, Umar YUSUF

School health services (SHS) are essential for promoting students’ well-being, yet their implementation inNigerian schools remains uneven. This study assessed SHS practices in secondary schools within Ahmadu BelloUniversity, Zaria, with emphasis on school type, student attitudes, and organizational structures, in order todetermine whether being in a university community translates to improved prac...

Jun, 2026 pp. 255-269 37 views 7 downloads