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Enhancing Effective Learning among Children in Nursery and Primary Schools: Exploring Methodological Approaches Femi, Iliasu Samuel; Hakeem, Nafiu Ayodeji; Sulaimon, Jamiu Temitope
JOURNAL OF TEACHING AND LEARNING IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (JTLEE) Vol. 7 No. 2 (2024): August 2024
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar FKIP Universitas Riau

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33578/

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Education is crucial for national development, positively impacting socio-cultural, political, economic, and human aspects of nation-building. This research explores strategies to enhance effective learning among children in nursery and primary schools within Ilorin South Local Government, Kwara State, Nigeria. The study employed a descriptive survey method,involving 100 respondents from 10 selected schools. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, validated by experts with a reliability index of 0.72. The findings revealed that effective teaching methods included the play way method, educative rhymes, teacher demonstrations, and storytelling, while music was less effective. Major obstacles identified were the high cost of modern equipment, inadequate teacher training, young age of pupils, inadequate school facilities, lack of experience in handling children, poor teacher remuneration, and lack of interest from teachers. However, the lack of in-service teacher training was not a significant obstacle. It is recommended that schools be equipped withadequate facilities and employ qualified teachers. Additionally, diverse teaching methods should be used to effectively enhance learning in nursery and primary schools. Involving parents in contributing resources to school care centers is also suggested to support the development of these educational institutions.
Pre-Service Elementary Teachers’ Attitudes and Utilisation of Artificial Intelligence in Academic Activities Femi, Iliasu Samuel; Sulaimon, Jamiu Temitope; Kolawole, Joshua; Wijayanti, Palupi Sri
Profesi Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 12, No. 2, August 2025
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming education rapidly. However, awareness of AI and its utilization varies significantly across professional fields and educational levels. This study investigated pre-service teachers' attitudes towards and use of AI in teaching and learning activities in Nigeria. A descriptive survey method was employed involving 96 pre-service teachers from a private college of education in Kwara State who were selected via simple random sampling. Data were collected using the Pre-service Elementary Teachers' Attitudes and Utilization of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching-Learning Activities Questionnaire (PSETAUAIQ), which demonstrated strong reliability (index = 0.77). The findings were insightful: Pre-service teachers consistently expressed positive attitudes towards integrating AI into their teaching, and the study revealed a high level of AI utilization among them. Crucially, analysis confirmed no significant difference in attitudes or AI utilization based on gender. Based on these results, it is strongly recommended that pre-service teachers receive comprehensive ethical training to ensure the responsible and effective use of AI tools in their future classrooms.