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Influence of parental attitudes towards basic education students academic achievements and motivation in basic science in Anambra state Christian-Ike, Nwanneka Oluchukwu; Chukwuemenam, Joel Patrick; Nnalue, Henrietta Obioma; Ibeh, Joseph
Journal of Research in Instructional Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Research in Instructional
Publisher : Univeritas Papua

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30862/jri.v5i2.714

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A research on the influence of parental attitude towards students' motivation and academic achievement in Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State. Four research questions guided the study. The study adopted a descriptive research survey design. The population used was 2,604 students from Upper Basic 8. The sample size used is 160 basic science students. The method of reliability is Cronbach's alpha. The instrument used was a structured questionnaire, which yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.91. The method of analysis used was the arithmetic mean. The study found that parental attitudes, such as encouraging children to excel academically, attending school events, providing support during academic struggles, discussing the importance of education, praising and reinforcing good academic performance, supplying educational materials, ensuring regular school attendance, dismissing their efforts in school, showing a lack of interest in children's academic performance, blaming them for poor results without offering help, and negatively comparing their performance with other students, significantly influence students' academic achievement and motivation. The study's findings recommend that schools and educational authorities should implement regular workshops and seminars to educate parents on the importance of their attitudes and involvement in their children's academic journey. Educational policymakers should formulate policies that encourage or require schools to develop programmes for increased parental involvement.
The teachers’ awareness and utilisation of innovative strategies for teaching and learning in Awka South Christian-Ike, Nwanneka Oluchukwu; Nnalue, Obioma Henrietta; Nwuba, Izunna Shedrack
Inornatus: Biology Education Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): Inornatus: Biology Education Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30862/inornatus.v4i1.587

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Basic science's role in instilling a love of science and laying the groundwork for science studies in senior secondary school prompted the survey of teachers' awareness and utilization of innovative teaching strategies for effective teaching and learning of basic science in upper basic education. The study adopted a survey research design. The population comprised all the 36 basic science teachers in the 19 public secondary schools in Awka South local government area. Questionnaire was used to collect data. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency and mean scores. The study found that the teachers are aware of majority of innovative teaching strategies for teaching Basic science. The extent basic science teachers use innovative teaching strategies in enhancing basic science teaching in upper basic education was to a low extent. The study concluded that the basic science teachers are aware of the majority of innovative teaching strategies but their application within the classroom remains low. This discrepancy between awareness and practice highlights a critical gap in the implementation of effective pedagogical approaches for basic science education. The study recommended that the government through her relevant educational agencies should design and implement comprehensive training programs focused on equipping teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively utilize various innovative teaching strategies in the basic science classroom.