Effect of Cooperative Teaching Strategy and Instructional Materials Utilization on Mathematics Learning Achievement of Senior Secondary School Students in Fika Local Government Area, Yobe State, Nigeria

This study determined the effect of cooperative teaching strategy and instructional material utilization on Mathematics learning achievement of senior secondary school students in Fika LGA, Yobe State, Nigeria. Two (2) objectives were stated and two (2) null hypotheses were tested. Quasi-experimental design was adopted. The population comprised of one hundred and forty (140) students selected from the four senior secondary schools in the study area. Thirty five (35) students were purposively selected from each of the four senior secondary schools. Achievement Test in Mathematics was adapted for the study. Three stages were used in collecting the data%253A pre-treatment, treatment and post-treatment phases. Independent sample t-test was used to analyze the two (2) null hypotheses. The results were considered at Plt%253B 0.05 level. The finding of the study showed that cooperative teaching strategy had significant effect on mathematics learning achievement of senior secondary school students. It is further discovered that instructional material utilization had significant effect on mathematics learning achievement of the students. It is recommended among others that effective use of cooperative teaching strategy and instructional material utilization in teaching mathematics in schools should be used by teachers to enhance student learning achievement in mathematics

Correlation Between Students’ Attitudes and Mathematics Learning Achievements of High School Students in Yobe, Nigeria

Attitudes can affect the overall behavior of students in the learning process. This study aims to investigate the correlation between students’ attitudes and mathematics learning achievements among 367 senior secondary school students in Yobe state, Nigeria. A correlational design was used in the study. The research instruments used were questionnaires designed by the researchers to elicit responses from the students and end-of-term 3rd term mathematics examination scores of the students. The respondents were measured with a relevant standardized scale with Cronbach alpha reliability of 0.83. The data obtained was analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation and t-test for independent sample. The result showed that there was a significant correlation between students’ attitudes and mathematics learning achievements of high school students’. In addition, there was a significant difference between male and female students’ attitudes toward mathematics learning achievements of high school students. Thus, it can be concluded that students' attitudes and learning achievement in mathematics are positively related. Female students are more prone to math phobia. In view of these findings, it is recommended that teachers should be wary of student attitudes toward learning mathematics and ensure that mathematics phobias are drastically minimized

Efficacy of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) on Depression among Secondary School Going Adolescents in Yobe Islamic Centre Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria

The study examined the efficacy of rational emotive behaviour therapy on depression among secondary school going adolescents in Yobe Islamic Centre Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria. Quasi-experimental research design was used in the study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 30 students for the study. The sample participants consist of 15 male and 15 female students. Becks Depression Inventory (BDI) was administered to assess depression before and after the intervention with .85 reliability co-efficient. REBT was employed as the treatment to the experimental group. T-test statistical tool was used to test the 3 hypotheses formulated. The result revealed that REBT was significantly effective on the management of depression%253B difference in the management of depression was significant to Gender but not for age. In view of these findings, the study recommended that students should be trained on the effective usage of this intervention (REBT), Experts in educational Counseling%252FEducational psychologists should intensify their effort to organize seminars%252Fconferences on the implications of this intervention

ICT and Women's Empowerment: A Review from Development Communications Perspective

Abstract: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is growingrapidly in Indonesia, especially the internet. Data Association of IndonesianInternet Network Providers (APJII) revealed that 132.7 million Indonesianshave used the internet. This data shows almost all circles using the internet. Notonly in the city, but also in the countryside and in the coastal areas, manyresidents use the Internet by using a smartphone. Data also shows that theinternet user is still dominated by men. Women are considered incapable andless capable in utilizing ICT. However, many research results emphasize thatinformation technology or the Internet can help spread in improving social andeconomic processes. This paper examines about how ICTs and women'sempowerment are in the perspective of development communication. This isbecause development should not be gender biased and there is an activeparticipation of women in order to avoid discrimination. A case from IndramayuDistrict of West Java province becomes a sample for this study. It revealed thatthere is a gender biased and women are willing to be empowered throughutilizing ICT

ANALYSIS OF LECTURERS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS INTEGRATION OF ICTS IN TEACHING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN YOBE STATE, NIGERIA

The study examines the lecturers’ attitude towards integration of ICTs in teaching University students in Yobe State, Nigeria. Descriptive research design of ex-post facto type was used with 125 participants drawn for the study. The respondents were measure with standardize instrument with reliability coefficient of 0.75 using Cronbach Alpha and the data collected was analysed using mean, standard deviation (SD) and t-test 0.05 level of confidence. The finding revealed that attitude of lecturers towards integration of ICTs in teaching undergraduate students was negative; level of lecturers’ competency in the use of ICT facilities was low and there was statistically significant difference between male and female lecturers attitude in favour of male lecturers. The study recommends the following based on the findings of study: There is a need for the Government, National University Commission (NUC) and other Education stakeholders to respond positively and provide enough ICT infrastructures in all University across the country so as to encourage lecturers to utilize them in their teaching

Effect of aqueous tamarind pulp extract on semen quality and testicular morphometry of Noiler Cocks in a hot dry environment

The effect of aqueous tamarind pulp extract on semen quality and testicular morphometry of Noiler cocks in a hot dry environment was studied. Tamarind fruit was soaked at concentrations of 20, 30 and 40 g per litre of water for 24 hours and then sieved to obtain the tamarind pulp extract (TPE). Twelve Noiler cocks, 28 weeks of age and of similar initial body weight were divided into four dietary treatments in a completely randomized design with three replicates per treatment. Drinking water containing 0, 20, 30, and 40 g TPE/L was offered ad-libitum and designated as T1, T2, T3 and T4 respectively. A total of 144 semen samples were collected by abdominal massage technique and semen volume, colour, pH, motility and concentration were determined. Data on testicular morphometry and gonadal sperm reserve were also collected on all the cocks. Result showed that the semen volume was 0.22, 0.28, 0.42 and 0.40ml for control, 20, 30 and 40g/L TPE respectively. Cocks given 30 g/L TPE had the highest (P<0.05) mass activity (4.39) and motility (87.11%). Percentage of abnormal sperm cells was lowered by TPE. Means for testicular parameters were all similar across the dietary treatments. Paired testicular sperm reserves were 5.07, 5.08, 4.88 and 4.63 (×109) for 0, 20, 30 and 40g/L TPE respectively. The study concluded that aqueous tamarind pulp extract does not influence the gross testicular morphometry of cocks but exerts its effect on semen volume and sperm motility. Noiler cocks reared under a hot dry environment and given 30 g/L TPE will have improved semen quality

Reproductive rights and health issues under Islamic law: Towards enhancing medical law in the 21st century

Reproductive rights and health are intertwined issues concerning women’s rights. Most of the legal regimes around the globe recognize their existence either explicitly or implicitly. Islamic law being one of the major legal regimes in the world has provided conditionally for the right to decide when and how to have children as well as the right to have access to health care services during prenatal and postnatal periods.  Issues like managing infertility, controlling fertility, prenatal screening and genetic counselling are recognized as the most important aspects of reproductive rights and health in recent times, while their legal and ethical basis remain controversial phenomena within the realm of Islamic jurisprudence. However in this respect, medical personnel remain the key players in the realization and implementation of these issues. Hence they are required to act in accordance with extant laws in carrying out their duties; they should exhibit a high sense of respect for human life and provide a good standard of practice and care. This could be viable only when matters of this nature are streamlined and diligently observed from different perspectives. In view of this therefore the article, using doctrinal methodology, examined the issues associated with reproductive right and health under Islamic law with a view to exploring avenues on how they could be streamlined and effectively utilized to enhance the effectiveness of medical law in the contemporary society. In the end, the paper revealed the relevance of Islamic law to the prospects of medical law in the 21st century. Thus, it recommends for the application of Islamic law alongside conventional medical laws, especially within modern Muslim states.&nbsp