http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/73 2026-05-03T16:59:19Z 2026-05-03T16:59:19Z Alabi, T. O Hellen, Thaddeus Ndatsu, A. Nwoko-Ojo, J. O. http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30715 2026-04-29T19:49:06Z 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Lecturers’ Perception of YouTube Instructional Video in Teaching Biology for Higher Education in Niger State, Nigeria Authors: Alabi, T. O; Hellen, Thaddeus; Ndatsu, A.; Nwoko-Ojo, J. O. Abstract: This study investigated Biology lecturers' perception towards adoption of YouTube instructional video in institution of higher education, Niger State. The study was a descriptive research of the survey type. The research instrument was a 1 0-itonfive point Likert scale questionnaire used to elicit the needed information from lecturers. The instrument was validated and the reliability coefficient yielded 0.86 using Kuder Richardson (KR,). The Research questions were answered using frequency count and simple percentage, while the null hypotheses were analyzed using t-test in statistical package for social sciences (SASS} version 20. The findings of the study revealed that Biology lecturers had positive perception towards YouTube adoption. The results also revealed that there was no significant difference between male and female Biology lecturers' perception towards adoption of YouTube video. Based on the findings, it was recommended that YouTube video should be used in institutions Of iAer education for teaching and learning of Biology.

2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Ibrahim, I. K. Tukura, C. S. Idris, O. A. Mohammed, N. A. Ali, Fati Ndatsu, A. http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30703 2026-04-29T17:40:56Z 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Relationship between availability of laboratory facilities and academic achievement in Biology among Secondary Students in Minna Metropolis, Niger State, Nigeria. Authors: Ibrahim, I. K.; Tukura, C. S.; Idris, O. A.; Mohammed, N. A.; Ali, Fati; Ndatsu, A. Abstract: The study investigated the relationship between the availability of Biology Laboratory facilities and academic achievement among senior secondary school students in Minna Metropolis, Niger State. The design of the study was a correlation survey type. The population of the study comprised of all the final year students totaling 3,761. The sample size used for the study was 53 students randomly selected. The instrument for data collection was Questionnaires which were administered to ascertain the availability of laboratory facilities in selected secondary schools and also to source for the WAEC result fora period of four years (2012-2015). The instruments were validated by three science educators from Federal University of Technology, Minna and two experts from Niger State Ministry of Education. The reliability of the Questionnaire was determined using split half method and r= 0.82 was obtained. The data collected were analyzed using Cronbach alpha. While the academic achievement and availability of laboratory facilities scores were computed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation formula. The result revealed that deficiency in the availability of laboratory facilities affects students' achievement in Biology. Comparison in gender achievement showed that female students' achievement exceeded that of male despite the fact that they face the same challenges in terms of inadequacy of laboratory facilities. It was therefore recommended that the relevant regulatory authorities should provide the necessary needed Biology facilities for schools.

2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Ahmed, T. Ndatsu, A. Musa, Aisha Balaraba Isa, Idris Danladi http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30694 2026-04-29T17:18:30Z 2025-06-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Improvising Innovative Technology in Secondary in Nigeria: A Pragmatic Approach to Strengthening Foundational Science Education Authors: Ahmed, T.; Ndatsu, A.; Musa, Aisha Balaraba; Isa, Idris Danladi Abstract: Science education is the bedrock of technological breakthrough; and technological breakthrough is the bedrock of modernization, transformation and sustainable national development. Science education is important in secondary education because it offers students the opportunity to in build bridge to different fields and sectors such as engineering, manufacturing, medicine, agriculture, chemistry, physics, mathematics and information sciences which are all important parts of national economy. Through science education, students are developed into more responsible citizens who would help to build stronger economy, contribute to a healthier environment and bring about a brighter future for local, national and global development. Knowing this, Nigeria has, over the years, designed elementary and secondary science curriculum for primary and secondary schools with the aim of equipping younger children with scientific knowledge and skills on which they can build scientific careers in later life. Despite these efforts, there are a lot of challenges facing implementation of science education curriculum in primary and secondary schools in Nigeria such as inadequate funding, lack of motivation for teachers; poor infrastructural facilities; lack of scientific equipment and materials, poor attitude of students to learning; lack of teaching skills and competence among science teachers. This paper examines the prospects of improvising innovative technology in strengthening foundational science education in Nigeria.

2025-06-01T00:00:00Z Kuta, I. I. Tukura, C. S. Yahaya, F. Ali, Fati Ndatsu, A. http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30687 2026-04-29T16:48:23Z 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Effects of Computer-Assisted Instruction with Animation on Biology Students’ Achievement in Niger State (Post-COVID-19 Remedy for Teaching and Learning). Authors: Kuta, I. I.; Tukura, C. S.; Yahaya, F.; Ali, Fati; Ndatsu, A. Abstract: This study investigates the effects of Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) with animation on biology students' achievement in Niger State, serving as a post-COVID-19 remedy for teaching and learning. The research employed an experimental design with Senior Secondary II (SSII) students as the target population. Schools and class groups were selected using random sampling, and each group (experimental and control) consisted of thirty students, equally distributed by gender (15 males and 15 females). A reliability coefficient of 0.75 was determined using the PPMC formula. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was employed to test hypotheses, leading to the rejection of the first null hypothesis and retention of the second. Results indicate that integrating teaching and learning aids, particularly CAI with animation, alongside conventional methods, significantly improves student achievement in biology. The study recommends widespread adoption of CAI with animation software in all Senior Secondary Schools to enhance academic performance in Biology. This approach addresses the challenges posed by traditional teaching methods, especially in the context of adapting to post-pandemic educational needs.

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