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This study examined the impact of Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) economic policies on the teaching and learning process in Ilorin Metropolis, Nigeria. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 335 upper basic religious studies teachers as sample size of the study. The researchers’ design questionnaire was used to gather data from the respondents. The data collected were analysed using the simple percentage. The reliability of the instrument was carried out using test retest method...

This exploratory practice study examined the effectiveness of film adaptation in teaching a Shakespearean play, The Merchant of Venice, during the fall semester of 2022 at the Higher Institute of Languages, Gabès. Qualitative and quantitative data from third-year students majoring in English language, literature, and civilization, as well as teachers of English literature were collected through a questionnaire and two interviews. Questionnaire results indicated that the majority of students...

This study investigates the impact of flipped learning on students' level of engagement in computer studies classrooms in Oyo State. The study employed a quasi-experimental pre-test, post-test, and control group design and tested two null hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The sample consisted of 60 junior secondary school III computer studies students selected through a purposive sampling technique. The study utilized the Students' Engagement Questionnaire (SEQ) (R=0.85) and...

Formative assessment is crucial for teachers to gauge students’ understanding of subject content, and applying formative assessment in an online context is more challenging than in a traditional Physical Sciences classroom. This study examines challenges experienced by Grade 10 Physical Sciences teachers when enacting online formative assessment as per the research question. The empirical investigation adopted a generic qualitative design in which three purposively selected Grade 10 Physical...

The aim of this exploratory practice research was to gain a better understanding of how tertiary education English as a foreign language (EFL) learners perceive oral presentations (OPs) in the formative assessment of their speaking skills. Participants were 150 pre-service teachers of primary education from the Higher Institute of Social Sciences and Education of Gafsa (HISSEG), Tunisia. Data were collected through a questionnaire and analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. Results...

Annually, South African universities experience an overwhelming number of learners who are interested in enrolling with them because they are viewed as more appealing post-secondary school study options compared to technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges. Therefore, it is important to understand high school learners’ views of TVET colleges so that the issue of oversubscription at universities can be addressed and ensure TVET colleges are a favourable option for...

The primary objective of the present research was the examination of environmental pollution, economic growth, and supplementary selected macroeconomic elements as determinants of foreign direct investment inflows into Sub-Saharan Sierra Leone for the post-conflict period, 2002-2020, and whether the association between the determinants and foreign direct investment is long-term and short-term. The research methodology was quantitative, and the dataset was time series with 76 observations and...

This article empirically investigates the quantitative relationship between financial inclusion and inclusive growth in the East Africa Region. The study employs Driscoll and Kraal's augmented fixed effects estimation technique to analyze data from 2011 to 2021 for five Eastern African Countries. The results show that inclusive growth is positively impacted by financial inclusion. In terms of usage of financial services by gender, on average, a percentage increase in female account ownership...

Coastal zones are more densely populated and of great ecological and economic significance. The potential implications of climate change are greatest in areas with dense populations and associated economic activities, such as low-lying coastal cities. Few, if any, African coastal cities are prepared to deal with the impacts of climate change, particularly sea level rise and storm events. African coastal cities are characterized by rapid and unplanned growth, high population concentrations,...

Abstract Background Essential health services can be disrupted due to several naturally occurring public health emergencies such as drought, flood, earthquake and outbreak of infectious diseases. However, little evidence exists on the status of essential health services delivery under the effect of drought and food insecurity. North-east Uganda is severely affected by prolonged drought that significantly affected the livelihood of the residents. Therefore, we aimed to determine the current...

This research aims to show that the perceived working climate increases the counter-productive behaviors of secondary school teachers in Cameroon. Indeed, secondary school teachers increasingly develop counter-productive behaviours (aggression at work, slow work, lateness at work, absenteeism) to the detriment of respect for ethics, professional conduct and the obligation to personally ensure the public service entrusted to them. The general hypothesis is as follows: the working climate...

Orientation: The global skills crisis, ‘the great resignation’, and technological advancements have impacted the higher education (HE) sector in South Africa. Staff retention is at risk because of the specialised skills sought by institutions, making employment relationships and skill retention top priorities.Research purpose: The aim of this study was to explore the influence of socio-demographic differences on the relationship between psychological contract preferences and staff retention...

The study investigated the impact of school feeding programme on primary school pupils’ enrolment, retention and motivation. The study was guided by three objectives from which three research questions converted to three null hypotheses were generated and analyzed. A simple random sampling technique was used to select 333 participants (313 teachers, 10 Head teachers and 10 parents) from the total population of 2,582. A four-point Likert scaled Impact of School feeding on enrolment,...

This paper explores how cultural values and beliefs influence farmers' perceptions of climate variability and change (CVC). Using Doggoh and Tie in North-west Ghana, the study reveals four narratives linked to cultural values and beliefs explaining climate changes: a decline in ritual sacrifices, young people having sex outside homes, traders holding on to rains for business, and indiscriminate murder without necessary sacrifices. The study suggests that more qualitative studies on the role...

Research interest in the problems of the young generation of the countries of the African continent, including students, has noticeably increased over the last decades. The student youth, called the “conscience of the nation” in African countries, for a long time has been one of the most organized streams of the democratic movement and continues to play a prominent role in national processes. However, the student movement is a very complex and contradictory phenomenon, feeding numerous...

This study assessed the disaster risk preparedness in schools and mitigation strategies within school culture's quantitative and qualitative nature. Safety schools ensure high-quality management by implementing effective risk management strategies. To achieve quality education, schools must prioritise disaster risk mitigation strategies. In so doing, three objectives were employed, which include examining the influence of disaster-risk preparedness on school safety measures, assessing...