Counseling teachers towards the effectiveness of new trends in educational sciences

AbstractFindings from the study that focused on counseling teachers towards the effectiveness of new trends in educational sciences include that teachers accepted the items of the new trends as effective. They also suggested that they need to be counseled and trained before they can be very effective. It was then recommended that conferences, seminars and workshops should be organized for these teachers amongst others

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN JOB SATISFACTION AND COMMITMENT AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNSELLORS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

The study was conducted to determine the relationship between job satisfaction and job commitment among secondary school Counsellors in Anambra State, Nigeria. Three research questions guided the study. Correlational research design was adopted by the researcher. A total of 188 secondary school Counsellors formed the population of the study. Findings from the study showed among others, that secondary school Counsellors in Anambra State are satisfied and committed to their job. The researcher made some recommendations which include; designing counselling job in such a way that it will be more challenging for counsellors to take responsibilities of their job outcomes.  Article visualizations

PERSONALITY TYPES AS PREDICTORS OF ACHIEVEMENT CAREER ASPIRATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

This study investigated Realistic and Investigative personality types as predictors of achievement career aspiration of secondary school students in Anambra State, Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study while two null hypotheses were tested at a 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a correlation research design. The study was carried out in Anambra State. The sample of 2,700 SS1 and SS 2 students were selected from a population of 32,450 senior secondary school students. Two research instruments were used for data collection. These are the Achievement Career Aspiration Scale (ACAS) and Personality Types Questionnaire (PTQ). The internal consistency reliability of the instruments was established using Cronbach Alpha statistics. The results are as follows: ACAS 0.891; PTQ 0.942. The reliability Coefficients for PTQ clusters are Realistic 0.891, Investigative 0.928. Copies of the questionnaire were distributed and retrieved through a direct delivery method. Data collected were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). Simple linear regression analyses were used in answering research questions and testing the hypotheses. The finding of the study revealed among others that the Investigative personality type showed a significant prediction of achievement career aspiration of the students while the Realistic personality type does not significantly predict their achievement career aspiration. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that Guidance Counsellors working in secondary schools should organise assessment tests to assess students’ personality types in their school when the students join the school in class one, so as to guide them in their possible career paths.  Article visualizations

EFFECTS OF PSYCHOEDUCATION TECHNIQUE ON EXAMINATION MISCONDUCT TENDENCIES OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

This study sought to examine the effects of psychoeducation technique on secondary school students’ examination misconduct tendencies in Anambra State. Four research questions were generated to guide the study and four null hypotheses were tested at the 0.05 level of significance. The design of the study was a quasi-experimental, non-equivalent control group design involving an experimental groups and a control group. The sample consisted of 165 senior secondary school (SSS) class II students selected through purposive sampling technique. The students were exposed to the experimental and control treatments for six weeks. The instrument used for the study was the Examination Misconduct Tendencies Scale (EMTS) which was administered as a pre and posttest. Means, standard deviation and analysis of covariance were used to analyze the data. Major findings of the study showed that psychoeducation technique had significant effect on the reduction of students’ examination misconduct tendencies. It was also effective on the reduction of the examination misconduct tendencies of students in various age groups. It was also found out that Psychoeducation technique was effective in positively modifying urban and rural students’ examination misconduct tendencies. Based on these findings, some recommendations were made which include the use of psychoeducation has been shown to be effective in reducing examination misconduct tendencies, it should be encouraged. Practising school guidance and counsellors should learn to use the therapy to assist students to develop positive examinations conduct tendencies

EFFECT OF MODELLING TECHNIQUE IN ENHANCING LOW ACADEMIC SELF-CONCEPT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Academic self-concept is important for secondary school students’ personal adjustment and for the influence it has on other desired educational outcomes. This study investigated the effects of modelling technique in enhancing low academic self-concept of senior secondary school students in Onitsha education zone. One research question guided the study, while two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The design for the study is quasi-experimental, non-randomised pre-test and post-test, control group research. The target population of this study was 988 senior secondary school students having low academic self-concept in Onitsha education zone. A sample size of 108 students was selected using purposive sampling technique. A validated instrument for data collection was Academic Self-concept Survey (ASS). The internal consistency reliability coefficient for the instrument is 0.84. Data was collected through direct delivery of the instrument to the respondents. Mean scores were used to answer the research question, while the null hypotheses were tested using Analysis of Co-variance (ANCOVA). The instrument norm 72.50 guided the decision. The finding of the study revealed that Modelling technique enhanced the academic self-concept of the secondary school students, but the effect was not significant when compared with those who received conventional counselling; the findings further revealed that the difference in the effect of Modelling technique on male and female secondary school students’ Academic self-concepts is not significant. Based on the findings and implications of the study, it was recommended that the practicing counsellors and therapist should make use of the modelling in combination with other effective techniques in administering counselling and therapy of secondary school students to modify and enhance their academic self-concept. Article visualizations

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF-EFFICACY AND MARITAL SATISFACTION OF MARRIED TEACHERS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

Marriages being a legal union between a man and a woman that is supposed to produce a satisfactory relationship in which the couple involved can experience marital satisfaction. This study sought to determine the relationship between self-efficacy and marital satisfaction of married teachers in Anambra state. Three research questions were formulated to guide the study while one null hypothesis was tested at 0.05 level of significance. Correlational research design was used in conducting the study. A sample size of 1,344 married teachers was drawn from a population of 6,987 married teachers in Anambra state public secondary schools. A multi-stage sampling procedure was followed selecting the sample. Two instruments: General Self-efficacy Scale and Index of Marital Satisfaction (IMS) were adopted and used for data collection. The instruments are standardised measures and have the following reliability coefficient; 0.96 for IMS, 0.87 and for GSS. Data was collected through direct delivery approach. Data collected were analysed using SPSS version 23. Pearson correlation coefficients and regression analysis were used to answer research questions and test the hypotheses. Findings of the study showed among others that there is very low or no relationship existing between married teachers’ Self-efficacy belief and their marital satisfaction. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended, among others that counselors interested in marriage therapy should empower married teachers to follow behaviour and activities that foster marital happiness through occasional lectures and counselling sessions. Article visualizations

EFFECTS OF PSYCHOEDUCATION TECHNIQUE ON EXAMINATION MISCONDUCT TENDENCIES OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

This study sought to examine the effects of psychoeducation technique on secondary school students’ examination misconduct tendencies in Anambra State. Four research questions were generated to guide the study and four null hypotheses were tested at the 0.05 level of significance. The design of the study was a quasi-experimental, non-equivalent control group design involving an experimental groups and a control group. The sample consisted of 165 senior secondary school (SSS) class II students selected through purposive sampling technique. The students were exposed to the experimental and control treatments for six weeks. The instrument used for the study was the Examination Misconduct Tendencies Scale (EMTS) which was administered as a pre and posttest. Means, standard deviation and analysis of covariance were used to analyze the data. Major findings of the study showed that psychoeducation technique had significant effect on the reduction of students’ examination misconduct tendencies. It was also effective on the reduction of the examination misconduct tendencies of students in various age groups. It was also found out that Psychoeducation technique was effective in positively modifying urban and rural students’ examination misconduct tendencies. Based on these findings, some recommendations were made which include the use of psychoeducation has been shown to be effective in reducing examination misconduct tendencies, it should be encouraged. Practising school guidance and counsellors should learn to use the therapy to assist students to develop positive examinations conduct tendencies

SELF-ESTEEM AS CORRELATE OF MARITAL ADJUSTMENT OF MARRIED SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

Adjusting to the challenges in marriages is a critical factor in strengthening or weakening the foundation of their marriage. This study investigated self-esteem as a correlate of marital adjustment of married secondary school teachers in Anambra State. Three research questions were posed to guide the study while one null hypothesis was tested at a 0.05 level of significance. A correlational research design was adopted for the study. A sample size of 1,408 married teachers was drawn from a population of 6,987 married teachers. A multi-stage sampling procedure was followed in selecting the study sample. Two instruments: The marital Adjustment Scale (MAS), and Self- Esteem Scale (SES) were used for data collection. The instruments were duly validated by experts in measurement and evaluation and Guidance and Counselling. The reliability coefficient was established thus; 0.85 for the Self-esteem questionnaire, and 0.74 for the Marital Adjustment Questionnaire. Data was collected through a direct delivery approach and was analysed using SPSS version 23. Range of aggregate scores and Pearson correlation coefficients were used to answer research questions and while a t-test was used to test the hypotheses. Findings of the study showed among others there is a non-significant very low positive relationship existing between married teachers’ Self-esteem and their marital adjustment in secondary schools in Anambra State. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended, among others that the school guidance counsellors should organise workshops and seminars for the married teachers that would be geared towards building healthy self-esteem for good marital adjustment.  Article visualizations

Effects of Meditation Technique on Test Anxiety Among Secondary School Students in Anambra State, Nigeria

Test anxiety constitutes a serious academic impediment to lots of students in schools. This study investigated the Effects of Meditation technique on test anxiety among secondary school students in Anambra State, Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Quasi-experimental research was adopted in carrying out the study. A sample size of 101 adolescents was chosen from a population of 475 adolescents in SS2 with test anxiety. The sample was derived from two schools selected using purposive sampling technique based on the number of students that scored high on Test Anxiety Inventory. Data relating to research questions were analysed using statistical Mean while data relating to hypothesis was analysed using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Findings from the study revealed among others that though the reduction of secondary school students’ test anxiety after meditation technique differed significantly with that of the conventional counselling group, meditation technique was not effective on secondary school students’ test anxiety. It further revealed that meditation technique reduced the secondary school students’ test anxiety. Based on the findings, implications of the study were noted and recommendations made that since the technique meditation was found not to be effective, but significantly reduced the test anxiety of the participants, the technique should not be used alone by the guidance counsellors in helping clients, especially students in overcoming their test anxiety in schools

Training Needs of Melon (citrillus colocynthis (l.) schrad) Farmers in Okigwe Agricultural Zones of Imo state, Nigeria

This study examined the agricultural extension needs of ‘egusi’ (Citrillus Colocynthis (L.) Schrad) farmers in Imo State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling procedure involving purposive technique was used to select 100 melon farmers from 5 communities in the selected rural households.  Data were collected through structured questionnaire and analyzed with descriptive statistics.  On the whole 98 respondents that returned their questionnaire copies formed the sample size. About 39.8% of the respondents were between the ages of 40 – 49 years with mean of 44.5 years, 54.1% males, 43.9% married, 45.9% attained secondary education and 37.9% practiced farming as primary occupation. Majority 52.0% of the respondents were between household size of 1-5 persons, 41.8% had farm size (ha) of less than 1hectare. Main channel of communication among farmers was sales agents (hawkers) and marketers of egusi products (= 3.06). The farmers most extension needs in melon production among others were: information on planting and harvesting techniques on melon production (=3.65), need to boost the value and market demand of melon production (=3.58) and sourcing/training on fertilizer application (=3.50). The major constraints to melon production were: lack of frequent extension contact (=3.24), poor sales of processed melon (= 3.15), low shelf life of processed melon products (= 3.11) and small sized farmlands for melon production (=3.01). There is need for increase in extension services to farmer, especially in the area of input supply. Training of farmers by extension agents would assist reduce limiting constraints in melon production