SSTE http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/38 2026-10-30T11:54:17Z 2026-10-30T11:54:17Z Bashir, A U Usman, H Danjuma, K I Buhari, A A http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/32031 2026-10-18T19:34:08Z 2027-04-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Transforming University Mathematics Education for Innovation, Creativity, and Sustainable Development: Perspectives of Mathematics Education Lecturers in Niger State, Nigeria Authors: Bashir, A U; Usman, H; Danjuma, K I; Buhari, A A Abstract: This study presents a survey of Mathematics lecturers’ perspectives on transforming mathematics education as a tool for fostering technological innovation within the faculty of Education in Universities’ across Niger State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was employed, with a sample of twenty-nine mathematics lecturers selected through purposive sampling. A researcher-designed questionnaire served as the primary data collection instrument. Experts validated the questionnaire, and its internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach’s Alpha, yielding reliability coefficients of 0.87. Data analysis was conducted using mean and standard deviation, with a criterion mean of 2.5 set as the bench for mark for interpretation. Findings revealed a strong consensus among respondents on the need to shift from traditional rote-based teaching methods to more student-centered, inquiry-based, and interdisciplinary approaches. Respondents also emphasized the importance of equipping mathematics educators with 21st-century skills, including digital literacy, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship. Based on these insights, the study concludes that rethinking mathematics education is imperative to preparing a new generation of teachers capable of driving innovation and sustainable growth. Recommendations include curriculum reforms, targeted teacher training, and the incorporation of problem-based learning strategies that link mathematical concepts to real-world challenges.

2027-04-01T00:00:00Z HASSAN, A.M MOHAMMED, Z YUSUF, O.O. SHUAIBU, S ADAMU, I.K MUSTAPHA, M.B http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/32018 2026-10-12T22:19:20Z 2022-09-01T00:00:00Z

Title: EFFECT OF JIGSAW COOPERATIVE AND MASTERY LEARNING METHODS ON STUDENTS LEARNING OUTCOMES IN FURNITURE MAKINGIN TECHNICAL COLLEGES, NIGER STATE Authors: HASSAN, A.M; MOHAMMED, Z; YUSUF, O.O.; SHUAIBU, S; ADAMU, I.K; MUSTAPHA, M.B Abstract: The study investigates the effect of jigsaw cooperative and mastery learning methods on students learning outcomes in furniture making in Technical Colleges, Niger State. The study adopted the quasi-experimental research design, precisely, pre-test, post-test non-equivalent control group design. The population for the study was 210 National Technical Certificate (NTC II) furniture makings students in Technical Colleges in Niger State. This study was conducted in Niger State. Two research questions and Two null hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance guided the study. The instrument used for data collection were Furniture Making Cognitive Achievement Test (FMCAT) and Furniture Making Interest Inventory (FMTII). The FMCAT was drawn based on a table of specification. The Jigsaw cooperative and Mastery learning methods lesson plan, FMCAT, and FMTII were subjected to face and content validation by three experts. The instrument was trial tested on a sample of 22 NTC II furniture makings students of Government Technical College Garki, Abuja. Cronbach alpha Coefficient were utilized to establish the coefficient of internal consistency and stability of the FMCAT. The values were found to be 0.72 and 0.81 respectively. Data obtained from the administered of the Instrument was analysed using mean to answer the three research questions and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) statistic was used to test the three hypotheses. The study revealed that jigsaw cooperative method is more effective in improving student's achievement in furniture makings than mastery learning methods. It was also discovered that Jigsaw cooperative and mastery learning methods are effective in stimulating students' interest in furniture makings. There was no significant effect on students' achievement and interest in furniture makings. It was recommended that State Ministry of Education, National Business and Technical Examination Board (NABTEB) and National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) should organize workshops, seminars and in service training for woodwork teachers on regular basis to enlighten and improve their knowledge and skills on the use of the Jigsaw cooperative and the mastery learning methods.

2022-09-01T00:00:00Z Ajibade, S. Saifullahi, M. Okolo, P. C. Abolaji, K. W. http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/32004 2026-10-02T23:10:28Z 2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Title: Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence, Academic Self-effacing, and Achievement Among Senior Secondary School Biology Students in Bosso Local Government Authors: Ajibade, S.; Saifullahi, M.; Okolo, P. C.; Abolaji, K. W. Abstract: This study examines the relationship between emotional intelligence, academic self-efficacy and academic achievement among Senior Secondary Biology students in Bosso Local Area Niger State. Four research objectives, four research questions and two corresponding research hypotheses guided the study. This study adopted a correlational research design. The population of the study comprised 3,929 Senior Secondary School (SS2) Biology students enrolled in the 2025/2026 academic session across sixteen (16) schools in Bosso Local Government Area. The sample size for the study comprises of three hundred and sixty five (365) SSII Biology students in Bosso Local Government area. The schools and students were selected using a simple random sampling technique through table of random numbers. Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (EIQ), Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (SEQ) and Biology Achievement Test (BAT) were used to collect data. The validity of all the instruments were established by four experts in the field of Biology education, test and measurement and psychology from the department of science education in Federal University of Technology Minna. Internal consistency reliability of the EIQ and SEQ were established, the indices were calculated using Cronbach’s Alpha reliability formula and found to be 0.84 and 0.87 respectively. Test- retest was conducted for Biology Achievement Test (BAT) and the index was found to be 0.81 calculated using PPMC. The data collected were analyzed using both descriptive of Mean, standard deviation, and simple scatter plot to answer research question. Similarly, Pearson product moment coefficient was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The results indicated that Senior Secondary Biology Students, possess a generally high level of emotional intelligence and self-efficacy and showed that there was a very weak positive relationship between emotional intelligence, academic self-efficacy and academic achievement. It was concluded that there is no significant relationship between emotional intelligence, self-efficacy and academic achievement in secondary school biology students in Bosso local government, Niger state. It was recommended among others that schools should provide targeted orientation programmes that develop students’ emotional intelligence and adequate academic competencies in learners.

2026-09-30T00:00:00Z Eze, C. P. Mojekwu, O. E. Omeje, H. O. Igwe, C. O. http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31809 2026-07-10T00:54:25Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Implementing Competency-Based Education and training in Technical Colleges: A Realistic Approach to Producing Skilled Workforce for Sustainable Industrial Development Authors: Eze, C. P.; Mojekwu, O. E.; Omeje, H. O.; Igwe, C. O.

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