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Relationship Between Teachers’ Instructional Practices And Students’ Performance In Social Studies In Colleges Of Education In North East, Nigeria Isyaku, Suleiman; Olayinka, Shittu Lukman; Oti, Gladys O.; Ariya, Dauda A.; Ridwan, Muhammad
Budapest International Research and Critics in Linguistics and Education (BirLE) Journal Vol 7, No 3 (2024): Budapest International Research and Critics in Linguistics and Education, August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/birle.v7i3.7938

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This study investigated the relationship between teachers’ instructional practices and students’ performance in Social Studies in colleges of education, in North East, Nigeria. The study raised three objectives and answered three research questions. The descriptive survey and correlational research designs were adopted for the study. The population was made up of 5,735 Social Studies students and 39 Social Studies teachers in both federal and state colleges of Education in north-east geographical zone, Nigeria. systematic sampling technique was used to select sample for the study; the sample used was 16 social studies teachers and 351 students in the four colleges of education in north-east geographical zone, Nigeria. Two instruments were used which were social studies teachers instructional practices classroom observation checklist and Social Studies students performance result record. The validity of the three instruments was determined by five experts from Social Studies Education, Research, Measurement and Evaluation units from Faculty of Education, University of Jos. The reliability of the instruments was established using inter-rater methods of reliability which yielded reliability index of 0.874 for the teachers instructional practices classroom observation check list. The statistical tools used in answering research questions were mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that that lecture, discussion, and questioning teaching methods are mostly used by teachers in social studies. The inquiry method, problem-solving method, simulation method, dramatization, construction method, presentation, and concept mapping are teaching methods that are rarely used by teachers in social studies. It revealed that there is a significant relationship between the teaching methods, instructional materials, teachers' questioning techniques, social studies teachers' lesson presentations, teachers’ evaluation techniques and students’ performance in social studies. It further indicated that students' performance relative to teachers' instructional practices in state and federal colleges of education is not the same.
The Role of the Media in Building Democracy in Nigeria: Focus On Freedom of the Press Olayinka, Shittu Lukman; Ridwan, Muhammad
Budapest International Research and Critics Institute-Journal (BIRCI-Journal) Vol 7, No 4 (2024): Budapest International Research and Critics Institute November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/birci.v7i4.7976

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This study investigated the role of media in building democracy in Nigeria: Focus on freedom of the press. The study was guided by three objectives and also answered three research questions. In conducting this study, the researcher used a descriptive survey research design. The study population consist of citizens of Nigeria across the North Central region. From the population a sample size of 200 respondents were selected using multi stage sampling. Multi stage sampling is suitable because it gives room and possibility for all elements to be fairly represented. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire developed by the researcher. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire developed by the researcher. The instrument was subjected to expert scrutiny to establish content validity. The reliability was also established using internal consistency through Alpha Cronbach method and the reliability coefficient was ascertain at 0.79 which shows that the instrument was reliable. The analysis was performed using descriptive statistics through mean and standard deviation computed using SPSS version 25.0. The analysis revealed among other things that, media is a watchdog of the society and also underscores the role of media in promoting the information and educating the citizenry for healthy democracy. Also that, the freedom of the media should be promoted to promote healthy democracy. The study recommended among other things that, government and stakeholders should ensure strengthening legal protections for journalists to safeguard press freedom and reduce censorship and also should promote media independence by establishing regulatory frameworks that limit government influence and ownership bias among others. 
Influence of Fuel Subsidy Removal on Motivation, Attitude and Job Performance of Teachers in Secondary Schools in Jos North Local Government Area Olayinka, Shittu Lukman; Chamami, M Rikza
Budapest International Research and Critics in Linguistics and Education (BirLE) Journal Vol 8, No 1 (2025): Budapest International Research and Critics in Linguistics and Education, Februa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/birle.v8i1.8044

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This study investigated the influence of fuel subsidy removal on motivation, attitude and job performance of teachers in secondary schools in Jos North LGA of Plateau State. The study was guided by five objectives and five research questions were also answered. Two null hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study used a cross-sectional survey research design. The population of the study was all the 507 secondary school teachers across the twenty-two registered public schools in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. For the purpose of this study, the researcher used a sample size of 200 teachers selected from the population of 507 teachers using simple random sampling technique. A self-structured questionnaire was developed by the researcher for data collection in the study. The reliability was established at 0.71. The data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics through SPSS. The analysis revealed among other things that the attitude of teachers towards teaching are affected by the removal of fuel subsidy because it cost the teachers to spend more and bear more financial burden.  The study recommended among other things that there should be proper planning before removal of fuel subsidy by the government and the policies should be well implemented and also that teachers welfare should be prioritized and improve to enable teachers.    
Undergraduate Social Studies Students' Perceptions of the Challenges and Opportunities of Integrating Indigenous Governance Systems into Nigeria's Democratic Practices for Improved Governance Olayinka, Shittu Lukman; Ridwan, Muhammad
Budapest International Research and Critics in Linguistics and Education (BirLE) Journal Vol 8, No 2 (2025): Budapest International Research and Critics in Linguistics and Education, May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/birle.v8i2.8062

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This study examined undergraduate social studies students' perceptions of the challenges and opportunities of integrating indigenous governance systems into Nigeria's democratic practices for improved governance. The study was guided by three objectives and three corresponding research questions were answered. The study tested two null hypotheses. A survey research design, specifically a cross-sectional survey, was adopted to facilitate the collection of first-hand data from undergraduate Social Studies students at the University of Jos. The study population comprised 416 students across four levels, from which a sample of 100 was selected using a simple random sampling technique to ensure fairness and representativeness. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire titled Students' Questionnaire which was subjected to content validity by experts. The reliability was established at 0.79. The data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statics of mean and standard deviation for answering research questions and t-test was used to test hypothesis one and hypothesis two was tested using PPMC through SPSS. The analysis revealed among other things that that, Nigeria’s current democratic system faces significant challenges in addressing socio-economic problems. It also revealed that, traditional governance structures hold significant value in maintaining order, promoting cultural identity, and fostering community-based problem-solving mechanisms among others. The study concluded that a hybrid governance approach, incorporating the strengths of indigenous governance within the democratic framework, could enhance governance effectiveness and foster socio-economic development. The study recommended among other things that, Institutional reforms should be implemented to strengthen democratic structures, ensuring transparency, effective policy implementation, and stronger institutions that can address socio-economic challenges more efficiently. And that civic education programmes should be expanded to promote awareness of indigenous governance systems and their potential contributions to democratic governance, fostering a more inclusive and participatory political culture among others.
Co-Authors Ariya, Dauda A. Chamami, M Rikza Isyaku, Suleiman Muhammad Ridwan Oti, Gladys O.