scholarly journals Principals Gender and the Utilization of Legal Provisions in Administration of Secondary Schools in Cross River State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Scholastica C. O Ekere
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
School Administration ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Legal Provisions ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Secondary School Administration

This study investigated the influence of principals` gender on the utilization of legal provisions in secondary school administration in cross river state, Nigeria. The sample consisted of four hundred and twenty six principals from both private and public secondary schools in cross river state. One hypothesis was formulated to guide they study. Ex-post facto design was adopted for the study. A sample size of 426 principals from public secondary schools, were drawn from a population of 780 principals using stratified random sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire titled “Principals utilization of legal provisions in secondary schools Administration Questionnaire (PULPSSAQ). The data collected were subjected to statistical analysis using independent t-test. The results of the data analyzed showed that female principals utilized legal provisions more than their counterparts’. The principals’ sex did not have any influence on staff administration and school community relation. It was concluded that sex of the principal was critical in some aspect of utilizations of legal provisions should be made for in service training, regular workshops and seminars for principals especially males to help upgrade their knowledge with modern techniques of utilizing legal provisions in secondary school administration.

scholarly journals Generating and Allocating Internal Revenue for Public Secondary School Administration in Cross River State

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 249-260
Author(s):  
Comfort Omori Nyeh ◽  
G. G. Kpee
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
School Administration ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Fund Raising ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Internal Revenue ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Measurement And Evaluation

The design adopted for this study was correlation. Population of the study consisted of all the 504 public secondary schools principals in 18 LGAs in Cross Rivers State. However, purposive sampling technique was use to select the 504 principals a sample for the study. There were two research questions and two hypotheses formulated for the study. Questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection with 20 items and titled “Generation and Allocation of Internal Revenue for School Administration Questionnaire” (GAIRSAQ). The GAIRSAQ was validated by the researchers’ supervisors as well as two experts from Measurement and Evaluation in the Department of Psychology, Guidance and Counseling. Split half statistic associated with Spearman Brown prophecy formula was used to estimate the reliability of the questionnaire with co-efficient of 0.86. Mean, standard deviation and rank order were used to answer the research questions while z-test was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study showed that rentage, community assistance, PTA contributions, fund raising campaigns were among the strategies for generating revenue in public secondary schools in Cross River State. The study also showed that revenue was majorly allocated based on the urgency of the need and that revenues generated were utilized for different administrative needs such as provision of facilities, maintenance and day-to-day running of the school. Therefore, it was recommended among others that principals should develop an equitable revenue allocation formula for effective administration of public secondary schools in Cross River State.

scholarly journals The Administrative Role of Principals: Insights and Implication in Secondary Schools Mardan District

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-56
Author(s):  
Ray Samrat ◽  
Ghulam Muhammad ◽  
Muhammad Adnan
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Postsecondary Education ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
School Administration ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Management Service ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
Secondary School Administration

Secondary schools are educational establishments tasked with preparing students for postsecondary education and professional professionals for professions. Principals are the primary stakeholders entrusted with administrative positions in secondary schools to meet society's demands and provide quality education to students. The study aimed to examine the administrative function of principals in secondary schools in Mardan district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, in light of their organizational role at the secondary level. The study's goals were to look at the administrative position of secondary school principals and suggest methods for more effective secondary school administration. The research included 20 government male high school principals from the Mardan district. Easy random sampling was used to pick the study sample of 100. A reliable instrument was developed, validated, and pilot tested. The information was gathered using a unique administration instrument and evaluated using mean scores, standard deviation, and the chi-square test. The study discovered that principals play a primarily administrative function in high school administration. They develop the school's vision and mission, provided school facilities, organize the teaching-learning process, plan co-curricular activities, supervise school activities, identify students' needs and demands, maintain the school's records, ensure financial management, collaborate with parents and society, coordinate with educational authorities, track, and evaluate the school's activities. For effective secondary school administration, the study proposed providing instruction for new principals at the time of admission and capacity building for current principals in financial management, record keeping, staff management, service law, and ICT skills.

Influence of Gender and Environmental Awareness on Attitude of People towards Forest Conservation in Ekuri Communities in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omoogun, A. C. ◽  
Odok Anthony O.
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Forest Conservation ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Psychological Variables ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto

This study examined some psychological variables and attitude of people towards forest conservation in Ekuri communities in Akamkpa local government area of Cross River State. This Ex-Post Facto research involved two hundred respondents consisting of farmers, traders and students selected through stratified random sampling technique. A questionnaire constructed by the researchers was used for data collection while independent t-test and Pearson Product Moment Correlation statistical analysis were used for data analysis. The research findings revealed that there is a significant influence of gender and environmental awareness on attitude of people towards forest conservation. Based on these findings, appropriate recommendations were made.

scholarly journals Parental Percetion of the Teaching of Sex Education to Adolescent in Secondary School in Cross River State, Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 134-145
Author(s):  
Elizabeth G Akpama
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Parental Perception ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Item Questionnaire ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ex Post Facto

This study was an ex-post facto research, design to determine parental perception of the teaching of introducing sex education to adolescents in secondary schools in Cross River State, as the area of study. Two null hypotheses were formulated on the basis of the identified major independent variables of nature of parental perception and parental literacy status. A 15-item questionnaire was developed, validated and tested for reliability. It was then administered to 400 respondents (parents–200 male, 200 female) from 20 churches in the entire state (7 churches from central, 7 from south and 6 from north senatorial districts). The sample was selected by stratified cluster and simple random procedure. Data was analysed using the independent t-test. Results revealed that parental perception of the teaching of sex education to adolescents in secondary schools is significantly negative; no significant difference exists between literate and illiterate parents in their perception of the teaching of sex education to adolescents in secondary schools. It was concluded that parental perception of the teaching of sex education to adolescents in secondary schools is generally negative in Cross River State. Some recommendations were enhanced as the way forward. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/hjsa.v6i0.10714   Himalayan Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Vol.6 2014: 134-145

scholarly journals An assessment of sex, school type and retention ability in basic technology achievement among senior secondary school students

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Henrietta O Uchegbue ◽  
Melvina N. Amalu
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
School Type ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Senior Secondary School ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Basic Technology ◽  
The Government ◽  
Senior Secondary

Given the laudable purposes attached to study of Basic Technology in JSS, it is therefore important that students retain the skills and knowledge acquired in the course of studying the subject in the school. However, sadly, the intended effect Basic Technology as a subject in the secondary school system should have, has not been seen in the generation of able manpower readily employable for the economy. The study investigated the difference between the retention ability of male and female senior secondary students in Basic Technology, and how school type (public/private) influence retention. Two research hypotheses were formulated for the purpose of the study. The research design used in carrying out this study is Ex–post facto design. This study covered the Southern Educational Zone of Cross River State, Nigeria. The population of the study comprised all senior secondary school three (SS3) students in the government-owned secondary schools and private-owned secondary schools in the southern educational zone of Cross River State. The sampling technique used is stratified random sampling technique. The sample size for this study was 487 senior secondary school three (SS3) students drawn from fourteen schools in seven local government areas of southern educational zone. The research instrument used in the study is the achievement test. The statistical analyses techniques adopted to analyze the data collected were dependent t-test and independent t-test respectively. Findings of the study showed that there is no significant difference in retention between males and females, public and private schools in senior secondary school in Basic Technology. Based on the findings of the study, recommendations were made which include that there is a need to focus on the female folks in the execution of national policy on education. This study shows that the female folk arecapable of achieving and retaining as much the male folks during learning. Much effort should be made by the government to bridge the disparity between male and female folks in enrolment into and completion of the secondary school education. Keywords: gender, retention ability, achievement, technology, school type

scholarly journals The Administrative Role of Principals: Insights and Implication in Secondary Schools Mardan District

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-56
Author(s):  
Ray Samrat ◽  
Ghulam Muhammad ◽  
Muhammad Adnan
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
School Administration ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Management Service ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
Secondary School Administration

Secondary schools are educational establishments tasked with preparing students for postsecondary education and professional training. Principalsare the primary stakeholders entrusted with administrative positions in secondary schools to meet society's demands and provide quality education to students. The study aimed to examine the administrative function of principals in secondary schools in Mardan district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, in light of their organizational role at the secondary level. The study's goals were to look at the administrative position of secondary school principals and suggest methods for more effective secondary school administration. The research included 100 government male high school principals from the Mardan district. A reliable instrument was developed, validated, andpilot tested. The information was gathered using a unique administration instrument and evaluated using mean scores, standard deviation, and the chi-square test. The study discovered that principalsplay a primarily administrative function in high school administration. They develop the school's vision and mission, provided school facilities, organize the teaching-learning process, plan co-curricular activities, supervise school activities, identify students' needs and demands, maintain the school's records, ensure financial management, collaborate with parents and society, coordinate with educational authorities, track, and evaluate the school's activities. For effective secondary school administration, the study proposed providing instruction for new principals at the time of admission and capacity building for current principals in financial management, record keeping, staff management, service law, and ICT skills.Keywords:administrative role, Mardan, Pakistan, principals, secondary schools

scholarly journals Financial resources and junior secondary school students’ academic performance in Cross River State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-88
Author(s):  
Wokasor Eni Ofem ◽  
Mercy Nkiruka Godwin Akeke ◽  
Eyiene Ameh
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Junior Secondary School ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Junior Secondary

The study investigated the relationship between financial resources and junior secondary school students’ academic performance in Cross River State, Nigeria. Four null hypotheses were formulated and tested. Ex-post facto design was used for the study. Subjects who participated in the study were 397 students from 277 public junior secondary schools in the study area but data was collected from only 386 representing 97.2 percent. Two instruments titled “Financial Resources Questionnaire (FRQ) and Junior Secondary School Students’ Academic Performance Scale (JSSSAPS)” were used for data collection. Data was analyzed using Population t-test and Multiple Regression analysis. The result indicated that junior secondary school students’ academic performance is significantly high. The result further revealed that financial resources in terms of: investment in school facilities, allocation of financial resources, structure of financial resources and amount of financial resources jointly predicts students’ academic performance. It was concluded that school business just like every other economic unit and business concerns alike, cannot thrive by mere availability of financial resources but by its utilization.

scholarly journals Identifying the administrative challenges encountered by the principals in low-performing public secondary schools of Faisalabad District, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-16
Author(s):  
Khalida Parveen
Keyword(s):  
School Improvement ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
School Administration ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
School Type ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
National Education

According to the current situation, the most controversial issues emerging in developing countries are the excellence and quality of the national education. Several escalating challenges, especially those related to the secondary school administration, are inevitably responsible for poor administrative and academic performance. In addressing those challenges, school administrators are expected to take full accountability for the implementation of educational policies into practice efficiently. The key objective of the study is to explore the prospective challenges principals are encountering in low-performing public secondary schools. To fulfil the research purpose, a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire was developed. A sample of 122 secondary school principals in Faisalabad District was selected by taking advantage of purposive sampling technique. As a result, a total of 24 challenges were collectively validated through questionnaire survey. Frequency analysis approach was initially applied to figure out the most critical challenges. Accordingly, 7 challenges were found statistically significant with a frequency ≥50% for each factor. Additionally, school-type-based (rural vs. urban) analysis was performed by applying Chi-Square test. Furthermore, a taxonomy was developed to classify the identified challenges into nine basic knowledge-areas of school administration. The results revealed ‘Governance and Relationships” is the most significant knowledge-area attribute for school improvement.

scholarly journals Standard Facilities and Equipment as Determinants of High Sports Performance of Cross River State at National Sports Festival

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
P. E. Ekuri
Keyword(s):  
Significant Influence ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Sport Performance ◽  
The State ◽  
Weight Lifting ◽  
Table Tennis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Ex Post

This study investigates standard facilities and equipment as determinants of high sport performance of Cross River State at National sports festival. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design which includes the Causal-comparative (Ex-post-Facto) method of research. The study population consists of 344 sports personnel and athletes drawn from the sample made up of the state’s sports director and his deputy, coaches, organizers, sport commentators/writers and athletes adopting the multi-stage and stratified random sampling technique. The questionnaire was the instrument used to elicit information from 344 sports personnel and athletes, out of which 270 (78.5%) copies of the questionnaire were duly completed and returned. The data collected were analyzed using frequency count, percentage and chi-square (x2) analysis tested at 0.05 level of significance with the aid of SPSS Version 21. The findings show that sports like athletics, tennis, table tennis, marathon, squash, and swimming have adequate facilities in the state. Sports like judo, boxing, wrestling and weight lifting have adequate facilities only at state headquarters while facilities for taekwondo, volleyball, cricket, badminton, handball, cycling, hockey and basketball are inadequate at both levels. The quality of equipment in Cross River State sports as reveal by the study was very low. Inadequate facilities in the state made significant influence on the performance of Cross River State. Also, inadequate equipment in the state made significant influence on the performance of Cross River State athletes both at National Sports Festivals.

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