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ICT Application as A Supervisory Tool for Effective Instructional Delivery Approach for Secondary Schools in Kwara State Yahaya, Ajoke Kudirat; Bolaji, Hameed Olalekan
International Journal of Informatics, Information System and Computer Engineering (INJIISCOM) Vol 4 No 2 (2023): INJIISCOM: VOLUME 4, ISSUE 2, DECEMBER 2023
Publisher : Universitas Komputer Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34010/injiiscom.v4i2.9783

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Information and communication technology (ICT) has become an integral part of modern society, and its applications are not limited to the business and industry sectors alone. The effective use of ICT in schools depends on the availability of appropriate infrastructure and resources. The current research aims to examine the extent to which ICT tools enhance the effectiveness of instructional delivery in secondary schools in Kwara State. This study used a survey research method to conduct a systematic inquiry into a subject. Five research questions will guide the study using qualitative data collection methods. The study will be conducted in three randomly selected secondary schools in Kwara State with a sample of 150 teachers and 60 school leaders participating. The questionnaire used was titled ICT Applications as supervisory tools for effective instructional delivery. The qualitative data will be collected through in-depth interviews with 150 teachers and 60 school administrators in the selected schools. The findings advocate that ICTs have the potential to improve the quality of education and enhance the learning experiences of students. The study also highlights the challenges that teachers face in the use of ICT and the need for the government and other stakeholders to address these challenges to ensure the effective use of ICTs in education.
Effect of concept mapping instructional strategy on senior secondary school students’ retention level in biology in Kwara State Oyeyemi, Waheed Tunde; Olorundare, Adekunle Solomon; Bolaji, Hameed Olalekan
Assimilation: Indonesian Journal of Biology Education Vol 7, No 2 (2024): July 2024
Publisher : Department of Biology Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/aijbe.v7i2.69120

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Cell Division topic in Biology is often challenging for students due to poor understanding. The study investigated how concept mapping impacts the retention of senior secondary school biology students in Kwara State, Nigeria. Using a quasi-experimental design with 77 students from two public junior high schools. The design is suitable due to its limitations, such as the inability to assign participants and the use of pre-existing groups randomly. Data was collected using Biology Concept Map Instructional Strategy for Teaching Cell Division and Biology Performing Test. The instruments were validated by experts and tested on 40 students. The results showed a significant difference in retention levels between male and female students when teaching Cell Division using this strategy (p0.05). It is recommended that Biology teachers prioritize the use of Computer-Machine Interfaces when teaching Cell Division, particularly for students with low retention and female students. The concept mapping instructional strategy significantly improves students' retention levels in Cell Division Biology, particularly among female students. It also indicates that gender is greatly influenced by this strategy, with females showing higher retention rates. Therefore, it suggests that using this approach in senior secondary school biology education can significantly enhance retention rates.
Effect of Concept Mapping Instructional Strategy on Senior Secondary School Students’ Scoring Levels in Biology in Kwara State Oyeyemi, Waheed Tunde; Olorundare, Adekunle Solomon; Bolaji, Hameed Olalekan
Journal of Natural Science and Integration Vol 7, No 2 (2024): Journal of Natural Science and Integration
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24014/jnsi.v7i2.32570

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The study examined the effect of concept mapping instructional strategy on senior secondary school students’ scoring levels in biology in Kwara State. A quasi-experimental research design of pretest, posttest, and control group was used. The target population was 852 Secondary School Students (SSS II) from two selected public senior secondary schools in Ilorin, Kwara State. The sample consisted of 80 Senior Secondary School II Biology students purposively selected from two Public Secondary Schools in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. The adapted Biology Concept Map Instructional Strategy for Teaching Cell Division (BCMISTCD) and Scores from the Biology Performance Test (BPT) were used for data collection. The instruments were duly validated by experts. The reliability of the Biology Performance Test (BPT) instrument was .83. Frequency count, percentage, mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions (1-2). Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) and T-test were used to test the null hypotheses 1-2 at 0.05 level of significance. Results show that there is a significant difference in the scoring levels of Biology students when concept mapping instructional strategy is used to teach Cell Division (p.<0.05). The study also indicates that there is a significant difference in the male and female students scoring levels when concept mapping instructional strategy is used to teach Cell Division (p.<0.05). Based on the results, the study concludes that there is a significant difference in the post-test and post-posttest scoring levels of the students when concept mapping instructional strategy is used to teach them. The study also concludes that male students’ scoring level is higher than that of female students when concept mapping instructional strategy is used to teach Cell Division. The study recommends that Biology teachers should teach female students who have low-scoring levels in Biology by using concept concept-mapping instructional strategy. This would further improve the female students’ scoring levels in the Cell Division. The study recommends that Biology teachers should focus more on female students when concept mapping is used to teach Cell Division.  Keywords: concept mapping, scoring levels, cell division, biology students, gender
Pre-Service Biology Teachers’ Pedagogical Skills and Usability of Mobile Technology for Instructional Delivery During Teaching Practice Abdulazeez, Bolanle Tawakalt-Anu; Bolaji, Hameed Olalekan; Bello, Adebayo Zakariyau
Journal of Environmental and Science Education Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): Journal of Environmental and Science Education : April 2024
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/jese.v4i1.3317

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The ease of using mobile technology for teaching is hindered by deficiencies in teacher training programs. This study aims to address this issue and explore solutions for improving the use of mobile technology in teaching in Nigeria, particularly focusing on how pre-service science teachers can acquire pedagogical skills through mobile technology during teaching practice.Using a descriptive research method of the survey type, the study addresses five research questions and tests two research hypotheses at a significance level of 0.05. The population comprises science education students in public and private institutions in Ilorin, with samples drawn randomly from three colleges of education in different local government areas. A total of 285 respondents participated, providing data through a researcher-designed questionnaire titled "Pre-service Teachers’ Pedagogical Skills and Usability of Mobile Technology for Instructional Delivery Questionnaire (PTPSUMTIDQ)" Findings reveal a lack of technological literacy among classroom teachers in Nigeria, attributed to inadequate training. Mobile phones emerge as the most commonly used mobile technology device among teachers, and the study highlights the potential of mobile technology to help pre-service teachers acquire necessary pedagogical skills for successful careers in education. The paper recommends improving teacher training programs and providing education on the effective use of mobile technology to address these challenges.
PhET SIMULATION: A PLATFORM TO IMPROVE STUDENTS PERFORMANCE IN CHEMISTRY CONTENT Ibrahim, Abdulmuhsin; Bolaji, Hameed Olalekan; Oyeyemi, Waheed Tunde
Journal of Chemistry Education and Integration Vol 4, No 1 (2025): Journal of Chemistry Education and Integration
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24014/jcei.v4i1.32555

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This research investigates the impact of PhET simulations on improving students' performance in Chemistry. A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving pre-test, post-test, and control groups. The study targeted senior secondary school students in Kwara State, Nigeria, using purposively selected intact classes from two schools. Students were grouped based on their prior academic performance. To assess learning outcomes, PhET simulations and a Chemistry Performance Test (CPT) were utilized. The instruments underwent expert validation for accuracy, and their reliability of 0.79 was confirmed through Cronbach's Alpha. Findings revealed that the experimental group showed a marked improvement in post-test scores compared to the control group, highlighting the effectiveness of PhET simulations in improving students' understanding and retention of Chemistry concepts
Smartphone Addiction among Married Postgraduate Students Shittu, Abdullateef; Bolaji, Hameed Olalekan
ASEAN Journal of Educational Research and Technology Vol 2, No 3 (2023): AJERT: VOLUME 2, ISSUE 3, December 2023
Publisher : Bumi Publikasi Nusantara

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Smartphones have revolutionized the way individuals communicate, obtain information and pass the time in contemporary culture. The study investigates the effect of smartphone addiction on the marital relationship of married postgraduate students of Al-Hikmah University Ilorin, Kwara State. A cross-sectional research design approach was selected for the study. Al-Hikmah University Ilorin Postgraduate student was used as the population with 30 married postgraduate student couples using a non-probability convenience sampling technique. The research instrument used was the Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS) to assess the impact of smartphone addiction on the marital relationship of married postgraduate students of Al-Hikmah University. The demographic data of the participants were analyzed using frequency and percentage. Data collected were analyzed using mean, Pearson product-moment correlation (PPMC), Degree of Freedom, Standard deviation and P-value to answer both the research questions and hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. There was a significant relationship between smartphone addiction marital relationship of married postgraduate students. The present study revealed that a large number of people are addicted to smartphones. The study also revealed that there was a significant relationship between smartphone addiction and its impact on the marital relationship of postgraduate students. The study concluded that there was a significant relationship between smartphone addiction and the marital relationship of postgraduate students of Al-Hikmah University.
Awareness and Utilization of Artificial Intelligence-Based Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS) In Enhancing Chemistry Education Through Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Abdulmuhsin, Ibrahim; Bolaji, Hameed Olalekan; Abdulazeez, Bolanle Tawakalt-Anu; Salamia, Aishat Oyenike
ASEAN Journal of Educational Research and Technology Vol 4, No 2 (2025): AJERT: VOLUME 4, ISSUE 2, September 2025
Publisher : Bumi Publikasi Nusantara

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This study explores the awareness and utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS) in enhancing chemistry education through Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigerian universities. Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 182 chemistry education lecturers across six geopolitical zones. The study assessed lecturers’ levels of awareness, accessibility, usage, and extent of integration of ITS platforms. Results revealed moderate to high awareness and a generally positive perception of ITS's value in improving teaching and learning outcomes. However, disparities in accessibility, institutional infrastructure, and practical integration hinder widespread adoption. While many lecturers acknowledged the benefits of ITS, challenges such as inadequate resources, limited institutional support, and inconsistent usage patterns remain. The study underscores the need for targeted training, institutional support, and policy reforms to facilitate the seamless adoption of ITS in chemistry education. These efforts are essential to harness the transformative potential of AI and ICT in the Nigerian higher education system.
Perception and Attitude of Professional Counsellors Towards E-Counselling Services Delivery in Kwara State, Nigeria Alafara ADIO, Abdul Gafar; Bolaji, Hameed Olalekan
Educational Psychology Journal Vol. 12 No. 2 (2023): December 2023
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/epj.v12i2.9653

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The impact of ICT in counselling cannot be undermined, especially, in developed nations. However, there seems to be a low level of ICT adoption in counselling services delivery among professional counsellors in Nigeria particularly, in Kwara state. The study examines the perception and attitude of professional counsellors towards e-counselling services delivery in Kwara State, Nigeria and determines the influence of gender and length of practice on the respondents’ perception and attitude towards e-counselling. The survey research design was adopted in this study and the convenient sampling technique was used to select 400 respondents from an unknown population of professional counsellors in Kwara State. The self-structured “Perception and Attitude Towards Ecounselling Questionnaire” was validated by experts. The findings revealed that professional counsellors in Kwara State perceived both the benefits and challenges embedded in e-counselling services delivery and exhibited positive attitudes towards them. Gender disparity was found in the respondents’ attitude towards e-counselling but not in their perception; while length of practice influenced both the respondents’ perception and attitude towards e-counselling. It was concluded that professional counsellors in Kwara State perceived both the benefits and challenges embedded in e-counselling services delivery and exhibited positive attitudes towards them. It was recommended among others that government and counselling stakeholders should design e-counselling templates to strengthen the ethical codes and conduct towards e-counselling service delivery.