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Author(s):
Ineye-Brigs Amarachi Cynthia (Ph.D.).
Page No : 1-13
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Role of Knowledge-Based Economy on Poverty Alleviation and Unemployment Reduction in Nigeria.
Abstract
The rise of the knowledge-based economy is closely linked to globalization and recent advancements in technology. This paper explores how adopting a knowledge-based economy can help reduce poverty and unemployment in Nigeria. The concept emphasizes that information and knowledge are central to a nation's economic growth and development. Technological advancements and innovation drive the knowledge-based economy by influencing production methods, consumption patterns, and the structure of economies. A knowledge-based economy significantly utilizes human capital to generate new knowledge, technologies, and innovations, leading to job creation and a reduction in poverty and unemployment. Tertiary institutions play a crucial role in this process by enhancing the capacity of researchers and entrepreneurs. They achieve this by fostering the creation of new knowledge, products, and services through the strategic use of ICTs and cross-border knowledge flows. However, adopting a knowledge-based economy in Nigeria faces several challenges. Tertiary institutions, which act as catalysts for its implementation, are hindered by issues such as low investment in human capital, limited ICT integration, and inadequate access to educational opportunities. To address these challenges, the paper recommends prioritizing the development of human capital through well-structured capacity-building and staff development programs. These initiatives will enhance intellectual capacity and improve the quality of education, thereby fostering a thriving knowledge-based economy.
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Author(s):
Opaleye Temitope Elizabeth, Ajayi Olufemi A..
Page No : 14-30
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Basic Nursing Programme Nurse Tutors Competence and Curriculum Coverage in Ogun State.
Abstract
Nursing as a pofession has the responsibilty to education its practitioners bring them specific knowledge they need to practice and produce new knowledge which ultimately will promote health, reduce mortality and morbidity rate.
The study seeks to determine the nurse tutors professional competence by course allocation (anatomy and physiology, foundation of nursing and reproductive health) and curriculum coverage.
A descriptive quantitative research.
Nurse tutors teaching allotted courses were professionally competent on a high level note of the mean score of 3.99, 3.90 and 4.23 respectively. Curriculum of basic nursing programme was adequately covered with mean average of 4.09. There was no significant difference in the rating of nurse tutors based on the courses allocation. There was a significant relationship between professional competence of nurse tutors and content coverage of the courses.
The study shows that curriculum is adequately covered and the nurse tutors were professionally competent with signifcant relationship.
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Author(s):
Amua Dzomun Emmanuel, Ako Benjamin Tavershima.
Page No : 31-45
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Effect of Explicit Teaching Strategy and Collaborative Learning Approach on Students’ Motivation, Achievement and Retention in Mathematics in Benue State, Nigeria.
Abstract
This study examined the effect of collaborative learning and explicit teaching strategy on students’ motivation, achievement and retention in mathematics in Benue State, Nigeria. The study adopted Quasi-experimental design. The population of the study was 36,286 SS1 students in 749 secondary schools in Benue State. A Sample of 180 students were selected from the three educational zones in Benue State using simple random sampling technique. Mathematics Achievement Test (MAT) and Mathematics Motivation Inventory (MMI) were employed for data collection and it was analyzed using Mean, Standard Deviation and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). The results showed that there was significant difference in the mean achievement score of students taught mathematics with collaborative learning approach and explicit teaching strategy. Furthermore, there was a significant difference in the mean retention score of students taught mathematics with collaborative leaning approach and explicit teaching strategy. Finally, there was a significant difference in the motivation score of students taught mathematics with collaborative learning approach and explicit teaching strategy. The study concluded that collaborative learning approach improved students’ motivation, achievement and retention in mathematics more than the explicit teaching strategy. The study recommended that Ministry of Education should fast-track the process of incorporating collaborative learning approach in subject like mathematics for effective teaching and learning of the subject.
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Author(s):
Charina F. Algar, Asia-Phil T. Binongo, Mary Ann B. Villarubia, Mormiya D. Ortega.
Page No : 46-55
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Effectiveness of Localized Radio-Based Instruction as an Aid to Modular Distance Learning.
Abstract
The study aims to assess the Effectiveness of Localized Radio-Based Instruction as An Aid to Modular Distance Learning based on the academic performance of Grade 9 students of Tambulig National High School, Zamboanga del Sur Division. The study was conducted during the Academic Year 2021-2022 amidst the pandemic. First Quarter grades of the Grade 9 students were gathered online. The study was quantitative, using a descriptive research design. Sampling methods targeted two groups: students who used RBI and non-RBI students. In determining the 84 students who used RBI, purposive sampling was used. Systematic random sampling was also used in getting the 84 samples from the 239 non-RBI students. The majority of the RBI students (91.67%) have a very satisfactory to outstanding performance compared to the 75.19% of the non-RBI. Based on the result of a weighted average of both Non-RBI and RBI groups (85 and 87) implies that the students who availed of the Radio-Based Instruction have better performance in Araling Panlipunan compared to those who relied only on the learning modules. Based. On the mean, LRBI students have higher performance than the non-RBI. In the new normal education, the students were able to learn and perform better in school when they availed of the Localized Radio-Based Instruction. Students prefer to listen to radio-based instruction. It supplements the information provided by the modules, hence, improving students’ academic performance. Using local radio-based lessons is an effective way to bridge the digital divide in education., foster learner-centered approaches, and reach out to the most marginalized students.
