This document summarizes a study that examined the relationship between components of emotional intelligence and potential for academic cheating among senior secondary school students in Ondo State, Nigeria. A sample of 180 students completed validated scales measuring emotional intelligence and potential for academic cheating. Results of the correlation and regression analyses found:
1) Significant inverse relationships between all components of emotional intelligence (emotional perception, emotional integration, emotional understanding, emotional management) and potential for academic cheating.
2) The components of emotional intelligence collectively accounted for 58.6% of the variance in academic cheating.
3) Emotional management was the strongest predictor of reducing academic cheating, followed by emotional understanding and emotional perception. The study concluded psycho-educational training to improve
The relationship between emotional intelligence and academic achievement of s...Alexander Decker
1) The study examined the relationship between emotional intelligence and academic achievement in mathematics among senior secondary school students in Abuja, Nigeria.
2) It found a significant low positive relationship between students' emotional intelligence and their scores on a mathematics achievement test.
3) When analyzed by gender and school location, the study also found significant low positive relationships between emotional intelligence and mathematics achievement for male students, female students, urban school students, and rural school students.
Examination behaviours among polytechnic studentsAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that examined examination behaviors among students at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic in Nigeria. The study surveyed 845 students across various faculties to identify common examination misbehaviors and assess students' preparation habits and use of study groups. The results showed inadequate preparation for exams and infrequent use of study groups. Both male and female students reported observing various misbehaviors like cheating among their peers during exams. The study recommended encouraging teamwork and study groups to improve preparation and reducing reliance on certificates for rewards to address issues.
Quality education, the best pro active measure to examination malpractices in...Alexander Decker
This document discusses quality education and examination malpractices in Nigeria's formal education system. It defines key concepts like quality, education, and examinations. It argues that quality education at all levels is necessary to address the growing problem of examination malpractices. Quality education involves adequate funding, resources, curriculum, teaching methods, and evaluation procedures to produce well-developed graduates meeting societal needs. However, Nigeria's education system currently faces serious examination malpractices, questioning the system's ability to provide quality education.
Strategic program development and examination malpracticesAlexander Decker
1) The document examines the influence of various strategic programs and policies on reducing examination
malpractices in secondary schools in Nigeria.
2) It analyzes data from a survey of 745 secondary school teachers on the impact of interventions like changing to a
boarding system, new strict policies, law enforcement units, and training exam invigilators.
3) The results found that changes to boarding systems and policies did not significantly reduce cheating, but that law
enforcement units, invigilator training, and student support programs did help lower exam malpractices.
Effect of examination malpractice on nigeria graduate productivity in the Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a journal article that examines the effect of examination malpractice on graduate productivity in Nigeria's labor market. It finds that there is a gap between the certificates obtained through malpractice and graduates' actual abilities. It attributes this to factors like societal values, emphasis on certificates, poor teaching/facilities, and corruption. Implications include incompetent professionals and foreign rejection of Nigerian degrees. Solutions proposed include discouraging malpractice, improving teaching conditions, and public education on its dangers.
The Correlation Of Students’ Character With Scientific Learning Skill (Study ...iosrjce
The background of this research was that there was a critique of education in Indonesia about the
educational outcomes that can not build the students’ character. Through scientific learning is expected
graduates are competent and character. This study focused on the character of basic school students' and was
associated with the implementation of scientific learning. The aims of the research were: (1) Describe the
students 'character, (2) Describe the students' scientific learning skills, and (3) Find out the correlation of
scientific learning and character. The study was conducted in basic school because it is assumed the basic
school has an important role in students’ character building. The findings of the research were: the characters
are divided into three types, namely personal, nation and state character. The highest average score is the
nation character, followed by state and personal character. Simultaneously, basic school students’ character is
in the medium category 55% and high category 45% of students. The average score of students’ scientific
learning skill 3.567 of the maximum score 4.000; The highest score was on the skills to classify, followed by to
observe 3.80, communicate 3.80, conclude 3.50, and guest 3.20, measure 3.20. The correlation between
students’ character with scientific learning skill was 0.473 (weak correlation) with the sig. 0.035 (significant).
So there should be a research about factors that contribute the character of students; and the impact of the
implementation of scientific learning strategy
Re Examining The Inter Regional Differentials In Elementary Education A Stu...apuuu
This document examines differences in elementary education between the Coastal Andhra and Telangana regions of Andhra Pradesh, India. It finds that while Telangana historically had lower literacy rates and greater disparities, the gaps have narrowed in recent decades. Specifically:
- Literacy rates have increased across both regions from 1971-2001, with Coastal Andhra now higher at 62.5% versus 58% in Telangana.
- Rural-urban and gender disparities have declined substantially in both regions over time but remain greatest in Telangana.
- Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe literacy is now higher in both regions compared to national averages, indicating improvements in addressing social inequalities.
The relationship between emotional intelligence and academic achievement of s...Alexander Decker
1) The study examined the relationship between emotional intelligence and academic achievement in mathematics among senior secondary school students in Abuja, Nigeria.
2) It found a significant low positive relationship between students' emotional intelligence and their scores on a mathematics achievement test.
3) When analyzed by gender and school location, the study also found significant low positive relationships between emotional intelligence and mathematics achievement for male students, female students, urban school students, and rural school students.
Examination behaviours among polytechnic studentsAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that examined examination behaviors among students at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic in Nigeria. The study surveyed 845 students across various faculties to identify common examination misbehaviors and assess students' preparation habits and use of study groups. The results showed inadequate preparation for exams and infrequent use of study groups. Both male and female students reported observing various misbehaviors like cheating among their peers during exams. The study recommended encouraging teamwork and study groups to improve preparation and reducing reliance on certificates for rewards to address issues.
Quality education, the best pro active measure to examination malpractices in...Alexander Decker
This document discusses quality education and examination malpractices in Nigeria's formal education system. It defines key concepts like quality, education, and examinations. It argues that quality education at all levels is necessary to address the growing problem of examination malpractices. Quality education involves adequate funding, resources, curriculum, teaching methods, and evaluation procedures to produce well-developed graduates meeting societal needs. However, Nigeria's education system currently faces serious examination malpractices, questioning the system's ability to provide quality education.
Strategic program development and examination malpracticesAlexander Decker
1) The document examines the influence of various strategic programs and policies on reducing examination
malpractices in secondary schools in Nigeria.
2) It analyzes data from a survey of 745 secondary school teachers on the impact of interventions like changing to a
boarding system, new strict policies, law enforcement units, and training exam invigilators.
3) The results found that changes to boarding systems and policies did not significantly reduce cheating, but that law
enforcement units, invigilator training, and student support programs did help lower exam malpractices.
Effect of examination malpractice on nigeria graduate productivity in the Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a journal article that examines the effect of examination malpractice on graduate productivity in Nigeria's labor market. It finds that there is a gap between the certificates obtained through malpractice and graduates' actual abilities. It attributes this to factors like societal values, emphasis on certificates, poor teaching/facilities, and corruption. Implications include incompetent professionals and foreign rejection of Nigerian degrees. Solutions proposed include discouraging malpractice, improving teaching conditions, and public education on its dangers.
The Correlation Of Students’ Character With Scientific Learning Skill (Study ...iosrjce
The background of this research was that there was a critique of education in Indonesia about the
educational outcomes that can not build the students’ character. Through scientific learning is expected
graduates are competent and character. This study focused on the character of basic school students' and was
associated with the implementation of scientific learning. The aims of the research were: (1) Describe the
students 'character, (2) Describe the students' scientific learning skills, and (3) Find out the correlation of
scientific learning and character. The study was conducted in basic school because it is assumed the basic
school has an important role in students’ character building. The findings of the research were: the characters
are divided into three types, namely personal, nation and state character. The highest average score is the
nation character, followed by state and personal character. Simultaneously, basic school students’ character is
in the medium category 55% and high category 45% of students. The average score of students’ scientific
learning skill 3.567 of the maximum score 4.000; The highest score was on the skills to classify, followed by to
observe 3.80, communicate 3.80, conclude 3.50, and guest 3.20, measure 3.20. The correlation between
students’ character with scientific learning skill was 0.473 (weak correlation) with the sig. 0.035 (significant).
So there should be a research about factors that contribute the character of students; and the impact of the
implementation of scientific learning strategy
Re Examining The Inter Regional Differentials In Elementary Education A Stu...apuuu
This document examines differences in elementary education between the Coastal Andhra and Telangana regions of Andhra Pradesh, India. It finds that while Telangana historically had lower literacy rates and greater disparities, the gaps have narrowed in recent decades. Specifically:
- Literacy rates have increased across both regions from 1971-2001, with Coastal Andhra now higher at 62.5% versus 58% in Telangana.
- Rural-urban and gender disparities have declined substantially in both regions over time but remain greatest in Telangana.
- Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe literacy is now higher in both regions compared to national averages, indicating improvements in addressing social inequalities.
Effectiveness of intel package on developing critical thinking skills of nint...Alexander Decker
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an Intel education package on developing critical thinking skills in Jordanian ninth grade students for their National and Civil Education subject. The sample included 156 male and female students divided into an experimental group taught with the Intel package (N=77) and a control group taught with traditional methods (N=79). Results showed statistically significant differences in critical thinking skills development favoring the experimental group. The study also found no significant differences based on gender or an interaction between group and gender. The study concluded the Intel package was effective at developing critical thinking skills for the National and Civil Education subject.
Poverty of the mind is regarded as poor self-concept or image, a feeling of inadequacy and lack of will to achieve the object of one’s desires. Students who are poor at the mind tend to lack resolute determination and the will to succeed. They are not motivated, they lack unwavering faith in achieving anything worth-while, they are contented in their misery – “little world” and are wishful thinkers.
This paper investigated digital competence as perceived by Zimbabwe in relation to four demographic characteristics. The study adopted quantitative descriptive research design. A simple random sample of 440 full time university academics responded to a structured questionnaire. Data were summarized using non parametric methods. Multiple regression and independent samples’t-test were adopted to test two null hypotheses at 95% significance level. Findings revealed significant relationship between university academics’ digital competence and their gender and experience in using the internet. Male academics perceived themselves as more competent than female academics. A significant inverse relationship was also observed between digital competence and age of respondents. The findings led to the conclusion that university academics were fairly competent in using the internet for research and faced challenges in using the internet as a teaching tool. University management was advised to place a premium on the use of information technology in university academic business.
Effects of attitudes of female students on the performance in mathematics in ...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that examines the influence of attitudes of female students on mathematics performance in secondary schools in Teso District, Kenya. It provides background on the importance of education in Kenya and defines key concepts of academic performance and attitude. The literature review discusses research that found females generally have more negative attitudes towards mathematics internationally and in Kenya, where females are underrepresented in STEM fields. The study aims to explore the psychological factors of attitude and ability that influence secondary school female students' mathematics performance in Teso District.
Approaches in teaching reading to children with intellectual disability by An...AnthonyOkoye5
The study was conducted to determine the approaches in teaching reading to the students with intellectual disability. Also, this study aimed at discovering the best practices of teachers in teaching functional literacy in terms of instruction and materials production. The researcher utilized the case study of mixed type data. Three teachers of students with intellectual disability (ID) were the subjects of this case study. Data were gathered through interviews and survey questionnaire. The study found out that teachers of students with ID are trained and have acquired units/degree in special education. It was also found out that teachers teach functional literacy in terms of phonological awareness and letter knowledge to students with ID through integral approach which includes the use of flashcards and CDs. Teachers identified students with ID through assessment and evaluation conducted by the teacher and developmental pediatricians. Also, teachers conducted one-on-one reading remedial and sessions to help students with ID cope with the lessons. Teachers found issues and challenges such as not all materials needed are provided by the school; funds are not enough to buy or procure materials; and absenteeism of the students affects the production of the instructional materials because their absences will result to waste of materials prepared and affect the curriculum. Based on the findings, teachers of students with special needs should innovate more interesting strategies or techniques in teaching students with disabilities; and that teachers should collaborate with their guidance officer or concern local agencies officials to update their assessment or evaluation tools in identifying intellectual disabilities among students.
Evaluation of enrolment and performance patterns of male and Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that evaluated the enrollment and academic performance patterns of male and female students in the Guidance and Counseling program at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria from 2008-2013. The study found that female students made up the majority (59.07%) of enrollments, and that there was no significant difference in the academic performance of male and female students, with females not performing significantly better. The study concluded that the Guidance and Counseling course is suitable for both men and women.
020. students’ attitude and behavioural intention on adoption of internet for...Gambari Isiaka
This document summarizes a study that examined students' attitudes and behavioral intentions regarding adopting the internet for learning. The study surveyed 200 undergraduate students at Al-Hikmah University in Nigeria. The findings showed that perceived usefulness was the strongest determinant for adopting the internet for learning. Students' attitudes were also found to significantly influence their adoption of the internet. However, facilitating conditions did not significantly impact adoption. The study aims to better understand factors influencing internet adoption for education among Nigerian students.
Using contingency management technique in the reduction of truancy among seco...Alexander Decker
This study investigated the effect of contingency management techniques in reducing truancy among secondary school students in Nigeria. 50 truant students were assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group received 12 contingency management counseling sessions over 6 weeks, while the control group did not receive counseling. Results showed that contingency management significantly reduced truancy in the experimental group compared to the control group. Treatment was equally effective for both male and female students and for students from intact versus single-parent homes. The study concluded that contingency management techniques can effectively modify truant behavior.
Enhancing students’ understanding of algebra concepts through cooperative com...Gambari Isiaka
This study investigated how using a cooperative computer instruction (CCI) approach could enhance students' understanding of algebra concepts, compared to individualized computer instruction (ICI) and conventional classroom instruction. 60 secondary school students in Nigeria were given a pre-test and post-test on mathematics achievement. Students who used CCI performed better on the post-test than those using ICI or conventional instruction. However, there was no significant difference in performance between male and female students using CCI or ICI. The study concluded that teachers should be encouraged to use cooperative computer instruction to improve student performance in mathematics concepts.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Development (IJERD)IJERD Editor
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An Analysis of Teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge on Number Sense Learni...AJHSSR Journal
This article is about an analysis of teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) during
teaching the concept of number for early childhood. Research subjects were three kindergarten teachers in
Depok area, West Java, Indonesia. This type of research is qualitative that analyzed the phenomenon of PCK
when teaching the concept of numbers to children aged 5-6 years. Researchers conducted two observations,
interviews and documentation studies. The results showed that the three respondents did not understand the
concept of numbers as a whole. Respondents also did not comprehend the definition of the concept of numbers
and the appropriate stages associated with the concept of numbers. In addition, the three teachers did not
understand the overall curriculum of early childhood education. However, with their sufficient teaching
experience, they were considered to have good teaching skills and good evaluation of learning process. The
obstacle faced by them was quite the same in which they still found it difficult to teach the concept of numbers
with different characteristics of children. It required a particular strategy for the teachers to overcome these
obstacles. The results of this study is expected to be a consideration to hold a professional workshop
development program in order to improve the professionalism of early childhood teachers particularly in
teaching mathematics.
Effectiveness of computer supported cooperative learningGambari Isiaka
This study investigated the effectiveness of different computer-supported cooperative learning strategies (STAD, Jigsaw II, and TAI) on senior secondary students' physics performance in Nigeria. 167 students from 4 classes participated. Students were assigned to learn about equilibrium of forces and simple harmonic motion using either an independent computer-assisted instruction or one of the cooperative strategies supported by a computer program. Pre- and post-tests were used to measure performance. The study found that the cooperative learning strategies enhanced performance more than independent instruction. Academic ability also influenced performance, but gender did not. This provides support for using computer-assisted instruction within cooperative learning settings to improve physics learning.
Assessing communication apprehension among in service teachers in a universit...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that examined communication apprehension among in-service teachers in a university of education in Nigeria. The study looked at how gender and age influence communication apprehension. It surveyed 100 teachers and found that teachers were not significantly high on communication apprehension. Gender and age also did not significantly predict levels of communication apprehension. The study suggests teachers' training may have helped them manage communication apprehension. It recommends further research on other psychological and social factors that influence communication apprehension.
Effect Of Supervised Peer-Led Group Counselling Programme On Academic Achieve...iosrjce
Recent trends in global circumstances have focused on one goal of educating every child on the globe.
The growing problems of quality manpower shortages, international circumstances, and advancement in the
sciences, professional and specialized fields have contributed to the increasing awareness of the importance of
modifying academic achievement of underachieving students. In today’s society, according to Howard and
Solberg (2006), education is highly valued and a necessary prerequisite to becoming successful and
experiencing at least a moderately high quality of life as an adult. It is important to note that academic
achievements is very important to the adolescent population and as submitted by Marsh (1990) it is extremely
important given the correlation between school achievement and positive outcomes over the life span
This document summarizes a study on the acceptability of children with special needs in an inclusive elementary school in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The study found that after initial reluctance, acceptance of these students by principals, teachers, students, and parents was generally good. Four factors were found to influence acceptance: knowledge of inclusive education, outside support, school facilities, and guardian persistence. The school worked to improve acceptance through teacher training, individualized assessments of new students, and accommodating various types of special needs when possible given school resources.
Category (Tribe and Non-Tribe) As a Factor in Educational Aspiration of Secon...iosrjce
Out of various problems faced by the students, the problem of setting the proper level of Educational
Aspiration is the most important. Not only Psychological factors but also various societal factors like culture,
opportunities, family background of the students, their socio-economic status, task oriented attitude, educational
system, school curricula, school environment and performance influence the formation of nature and fulfillment
of educational aspirations. The entry of tribal students of Odisha into the higher education and their
representation in various elite groups is very poor. The researcher assumed it is due to the improper level of
educational and career aspiration of the people of tribal community. Keeping these in view, the researchers
considered Educational Aspiration as an important variable to study and considered the problem titled
“Category (Tribe and Non-tribe) as a Factor in Educational Aspiration: An Investigation”. For this purpose,
researchers selected 680 (N =680) Secondary School going students from different sections studying in schools
running under the Board of Secondary Education Odisha. The Mazumder Educational Aspiration Inventory
(MEAI) has been used to measure the selected variable. Descriptive statistics along with t-test have been
employed to analyze the data. The category i.e. tribe and non-tribe was found an important factor in setting
Educational Aspiration.
Teacher Education Students Living in Boarding House/DormitoriesAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT : Living inside the campus guarantees all sorts of good facilities will be readily and quickly
access from the gym, dining hall, classrooms, and library. This descriptive research study was aimed to
determine the factors affecting the students who live in the boarding houses/dormitories towards their academic
performance related to their financial; personal and boarding house security and if the gender of the individual
affects the performances of the students who live in the boarding house or dormitories of President Ramon
Magsaysay State University, Iba Campus, Iba, Zambales, A.Y. 2018-2019. Sixty (60) teacher education students
were chosen to be the respondents of the recent researches. The method used in this research study was a
descriptive survey questionnaire. Results revealed that Student –respondents were typically females, Academic
Performance of the student respondents is at the average level. Moderately agree on the financial, personal, and
boarding house factors affecting boarding student respondents. There is no significant difference in the factors
affecting boarding student respondents in terms of sex. There is no significant relationship between factors
affecting the boarding student – respondent in terms of the financial, personal, and boarding house. The result
of the study will be the baseline information that the Electricity supply, potable and running water must be
prioritize by the school administration. Parents should ensure enough allowance given to their children.
Boarding house/dormitories must have enough space for the study area. Conduct another study to deepen the
information provided specifically on focusing boarders privacy .
KEYWORDS : Boarding house, Financial, Personal, Academic Performance, Dormitories
Emotional intelligence of student teachers in relation to their future prod...Gambari Amosa Isiaka
The document summarizes a study that investigated the level of emotional intelligence of student-teachers in relation to their future productivity. It found that the emotional intelligence of student-teachers was high. There was a significant difference between the emotional intelligence of male and female student-teachers, with female student-teachers having higher emotional intelligence. The study also found that student-teachers with higher emotional intelligence are likely to have higher achievement and be more productive in their future careers, regardless of gender. Improving the emotional competencies of student-teachers could help them develop those skills in their future students.
A Study On Emotional Intelligence Among Management Students.PdfMaria Perkins
This document summarizes a study on emotional intelligence among management students. It examines emotional intelligence under five dimensions: self-awareness, managing emotions, motivating oneself, empathy, and social skills. The study was conducted on 139 MBA students aged 22-25 years old. Descriptive statistics revealed that students have a moderate level of emotional intelligence in all five dimensions. Females scored higher than males in overall emotional intelligence. There was no significant difference between males and females in understanding emotions and handling relationships.
Relationship between undergraduates family emotional climate and academic per...Alexander Decker
This study examined the relationship between undergraduate students' family emotional climate and their academic performance. The study found:
1) There was no significant relationship between family emotional climate and overall undergraduate academic performance, or when analyzed by gender, year of study, or between family climate and performance of males, females, first-year, or fourth-year students specifically.
2) Family emotional climate did not contribute meaningfully to variance in academic performance for any of the groups studied.
3) While other factors beyond what was studied may influence academic performance, this study found no evidence that family emotional climate impacts undergraduate grades.
Effectiveness of intel package on developing critical thinking skills of nint...Alexander Decker
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an Intel education package on developing critical thinking skills in Jordanian ninth grade students for their National and Civil Education subject. The sample included 156 male and female students divided into an experimental group taught with the Intel package (N=77) and a control group taught with traditional methods (N=79). Results showed statistically significant differences in critical thinking skills development favoring the experimental group. The study also found no significant differences based on gender or an interaction between group and gender. The study concluded the Intel package was effective at developing critical thinking skills for the National and Civil Education subject.
Poverty of the mind is regarded as poor self-concept or image, a feeling of inadequacy and lack of will to achieve the object of one’s desires. Students who are poor at the mind tend to lack resolute determination and the will to succeed. They are not motivated, they lack unwavering faith in achieving anything worth-while, they are contented in their misery – “little world” and are wishful thinkers.
This paper investigated digital competence as perceived by Zimbabwe in relation to four demographic characteristics. The study adopted quantitative descriptive research design. A simple random sample of 440 full time university academics responded to a structured questionnaire. Data were summarized using non parametric methods. Multiple regression and independent samples’t-test were adopted to test two null hypotheses at 95% significance level. Findings revealed significant relationship between university academics’ digital competence and their gender and experience in using the internet. Male academics perceived themselves as more competent than female academics. A significant inverse relationship was also observed between digital competence and age of respondents. The findings led to the conclusion that university academics were fairly competent in using the internet for research and faced challenges in using the internet as a teaching tool. University management was advised to place a premium on the use of information technology in university academic business.
Effects of attitudes of female students on the performance in mathematics in ...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that examines the influence of attitudes of female students on mathematics performance in secondary schools in Teso District, Kenya. It provides background on the importance of education in Kenya and defines key concepts of academic performance and attitude. The literature review discusses research that found females generally have more negative attitudes towards mathematics internationally and in Kenya, where females are underrepresented in STEM fields. The study aims to explore the psychological factors of attitude and ability that influence secondary school female students' mathematics performance in Teso District.
Approaches in teaching reading to children with intellectual disability by An...AnthonyOkoye5
The study was conducted to determine the approaches in teaching reading to the students with intellectual disability. Also, this study aimed at discovering the best practices of teachers in teaching functional literacy in terms of instruction and materials production. The researcher utilized the case study of mixed type data. Three teachers of students with intellectual disability (ID) were the subjects of this case study. Data were gathered through interviews and survey questionnaire. The study found out that teachers of students with ID are trained and have acquired units/degree in special education. It was also found out that teachers teach functional literacy in terms of phonological awareness and letter knowledge to students with ID through integral approach which includes the use of flashcards and CDs. Teachers identified students with ID through assessment and evaluation conducted by the teacher and developmental pediatricians. Also, teachers conducted one-on-one reading remedial and sessions to help students with ID cope with the lessons. Teachers found issues and challenges such as not all materials needed are provided by the school; funds are not enough to buy or procure materials; and absenteeism of the students affects the production of the instructional materials because their absences will result to waste of materials prepared and affect the curriculum. Based on the findings, teachers of students with special needs should innovate more interesting strategies or techniques in teaching students with disabilities; and that teachers should collaborate with their guidance officer or concern local agencies officials to update their assessment or evaluation tools in identifying intellectual disabilities among students.
Evaluation of enrolment and performance patterns of male and Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that evaluated the enrollment and academic performance patterns of male and female students in the Guidance and Counseling program at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria from 2008-2013. The study found that female students made up the majority (59.07%) of enrollments, and that there was no significant difference in the academic performance of male and female students, with females not performing significantly better. The study concluded that the Guidance and Counseling course is suitable for both men and women.
020. students’ attitude and behavioural intention on adoption of internet for...Gambari Isiaka
This document summarizes a study that examined students' attitudes and behavioral intentions regarding adopting the internet for learning. The study surveyed 200 undergraduate students at Al-Hikmah University in Nigeria. The findings showed that perceived usefulness was the strongest determinant for adopting the internet for learning. Students' attitudes were also found to significantly influence their adoption of the internet. However, facilitating conditions did not significantly impact adoption. The study aims to better understand factors influencing internet adoption for education among Nigerian students.
Using contingency management technique in the reduction of truancy among seco...Alexander Decker
This study investigated the effect of contingency management techniques in reducing truancy among secondary school students in Nigeria. 50 truant students were assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group received 12 contingency management counseling sessions over 6 weeks, while the control group did not receive counseling. Results showed that contingency management significantly reduced truancy in the experimental group compared to the control group. Treatment was equally effective for both male and female students and for students from intact versus single-parent homes. The study concluded that contingency management techniques can effectively modify truant behavior.
Enhancing students’ understanding of algebra concepts through cooperative com...Gambari Isiaka
This study investigated how using a cooperative computer instruction (CCI) approach could enhance students' understanding of algebra concepts, compared to individualized computer instruction (ICI) and conventional classroom instruction. 60 secondary school students in Nigeria were given a pre-test and post-test on mathematics achievement. Students who used CCI performed better on the post-test than those using ICI or conventional instruction. However, there was no significant difference in performance between male and female students using CCI or ICI. The study concluded that teachers should be encouraged to use cooperative computer instruction to improve student performance in mathematics concepts.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Development (IJERD)IJERD Editor
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An Analysis of Teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge on Number Sense Learni...AJHSSR Journal
This article is about an analysis of teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) during
teaching the concept of number for early childhood. Research subjects were three kindergarten teachers in
Depok area, West Java, Indonesia. This type of research is qualitative that analyzed the phenomenon of PCK
when teaching the concept of numbers to children aged 5-6 years. Researchers conducted two observations,
interviews and documentation studies. The results showed that the three respondents did not understand the
concept of numbers as a whole. Respondents also did not comprehend the definition of the concept of numbers
and the appropriate stages associated with the concept of numbers. In addition, the three teachers did not
understand the overall curriculum of early childhood education. However, with their sufficient teaching
experience, they were considered to have good teaching skills and good evaluation of learning process. The
obstacle faced by them was quite the same in which they still found it difficult to teach the concept of numbers
with different characteristics of children. It required a particular strategy for the teachers to overcome these
obstacles. The results of this study is expected to be a consideration to hold a professional workshop
development program in order to improve the professionalism of early childhood teachers particularly in
teaching mathematics.
Effectiveness of computer supported cooperative learningGambari Isiaka
This study investigated the effectiveness of different computer-supported cooperative learning strategies (STAD, Jigsaw II, and TAI) on senior secondary students' physics performance in Nigeria. 167 students from 4 classes participated. Students were assigned to learn about equilibrium of forces and simple harmonic motion using either an independent computer-assisted instruction or one of the cooperative strategies supported by a computer program. Pre- and post-tests were used to measure performance. The study found that the cooperative learning strategies enhanced performance more than independent instruction. Academic ability also influenced performance, but gender did not. This provides support for using computer-assisted instruction within cooperative learning settings to improve physics learning.
Assessing communication apprehension among in service teachers in a universit...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that examined communication apprehension among in-service teachers in a university of education in Nigeria. The study looked at how gender and age influence communication apprehension. It surveyed 100 teachers and found that teachers were not significantly high on communication apprehension. Gender and age also did not significantly predict levels of communication apprehension. The study suggests teachers' training may have helped them manage communication apprehension. It recommends further research on other psychological and social factors that influence communication apprehension.
Effect Of Supervised Peer-Led Group Counselling Programme On Academic Achieve...iosrjce
Recent trends in global circumstances have focused on one goal of educating every child on the globe.
The growing problems of quality manpower shortages, international circumstances, and advancement in the
sciences, professional and specialized fields have contributed to the increasing awareness of the importance of
modifying academic achievement of underachieving students. In today’s society, according to Howard and
Solberg (2006), education is highly valued and a necessary prerequisite to becoming successful and
experiencing at least a moderately high quality of life as an adult. It is important to note that academic
achievements is very important to the adolescent population and as submitted by Marsh (1990) it is extremely
important given the correlation between school achievement and positive outcomes over the life span
This document summarizes a study on the acceptability of children with special needs in an inclusive elementary school in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The study found that after initial reluctance, acceptance of these students by principals, teachers, students, and parents was generally good. Four factors were found to influence acceptance: knowledge of inclusive education, outside support, school facilities, and guardian persistence. The school worked to improve acceptance through teacher training, individualized assessments of new students, and accommodating various types of special needs when possible given school resources.
Category (Tribe and Non-Tribe) As a Factor in Educational Aspiration of Secon...iosrjce
Out of various problems faced by the students, the problem of setting the proper level of Educational
Aspiration is the most important. Not only Psychological factors but also various societal factors like culture,
opportunities, family background of the students, their socio-economic status, task oriented attitude, educational
system, school curricula, school environment and performance influence the formation of nature and fulfillment
of educational aspirations. The entry of tribal students of Odisha into the higher education and their
representation in various elite groups is very poor. The researcher assumed it is due to the improper level of
educational and career aspiration of the people of tribal community. Keeping these in view, the researchers
considered Educational Aspiration as an important variable to study and considered the problem titled
“Category (Tribe and Non-tribe) as a Factor in Educational Aspiration: An Investigation”. For this purpose,
researchers selected 680 (N =680) Secondary School going students from different sections studying in schools
running under the Board of Secondary Education Odisha. The Mazumder Educational Aspiration Inventory
(MEAI) has been used to measure the selected variable. Descriptive statistics along with t-test have been
employed to analyze the data. The category i.e. tribe and non-tribe was found an important factor in setting
Educational Aspiration.
Teacher Education Students Living in Boarding House/DormitoriesAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT : Living inside the campus guarantees all sorts of good facilities will be readily and quickly
access from the gym, dining hall, classrooms, and library. This descriptive research study was aimed to
determine the factors affecting the students who live in the boarding houses/dormitories towards their academic
performance related to their financial; personal and boarding house security and if the gender of the individual
affects the performances of the students who live in the boarding house or dormitories of President Ramon
Magsaysay State University, Iba Campus, Iba, Zambales, A.Y. 2018-2019. Sixty (60) teacher education students
were chosen to be the respondents of the recent researches. The method used in this research study was a
descriptive survey questionnaire. Results revealed that Student –respondents were typically females, Academic
Performance of the student respondents is at the average level. Moderately agree on the financial, personal, and
boarding house factors affecting boarding student respondents. There is no significant difference in the factors
affecting boarding student respondents in terms of sex. There is no significant relationship between factors
affecting the boarding student – respondent in terms of the financial, personal, and boarding house. The result
of the study will be the baseline information that the Electricity supply, potable and running water must be
prioritize by the school administration. Parents should ensure enough allowance given to their children.
Boarding house/dormitories must have enough space for the study area. Conduct another study to deepen the
information provided specifically on focusing boarders privacy .
KEYWORDS : Boarding house, Financial, Personal, Academic Performance, Dormitories
Emotional intelligence of student teachers in relation to their future prod...Gambari Amosa Isiaka
The document summarizes a study that investigated the level of emotional intelligence of student-teachers in relation to their future productivity. It found that the emotional intelligence of student-teachers was high. There was a significant difference between the emotional intelligence of male and female student-teachers, with female student-teachers having higher emotional intelligence. The study also found that student-teachers with higher emotional intelligence are likely to have higher achievement and be more productive in their future careers, regardless of gender. Improving the emotional competencies of student-teachers could help them develop those skills in their future students.
A Study On Emotional Intelligence Among Management Students.PdfMaria Perkins
This document summarizes a study on emotional intelligence among management students. It examines emotional intelligence under five dimensions: self-awareness, managing emotions, motivating oneself, empathy, and social skills. The study was conducted on 139 MBA students aged 22-25 years old. Descriptive statistics revealed that students have a moderate level of emotional intelligence in all five dimensions. Females scored higher than males in overall emotional intelligence. There was no significant difference between males and females in understanding emotions and handling relationships.
Relationship between undergraduates family emotional climate and academic per...Alexander Decker
This study examined the relationship between undergraduate students' family emotional climate and their academic performance. The study found:
1) There was no significant relationship between family emotional climate and overall undergraduate academic performance, or when analyzed by gender, year of study, or between family climate and performance of males, females, first-year, or fourth-year students specifically.
2) Family emotional climate did not contribute meaningfully to variance in academic performance for any of the groups studied.
3) While other factors beyond what was studied may influence academic performance, this study found no evidence that family emotional climate impacts undergraduate grades.
This study aimed at finding out the effects of social life adjustment on the academic achievements of adolescents in secondary schools in the North West Region of Cameroon and also to verify if the social life adjustment and academic achievement apply equally for both male and female. Four hundred and eighty (480) students were randomly sampled from three secondary schools in major urban areas of the Region. The descriptive survey design was used for the study. A self-constructed questionnaire with the Likert scale on social life adjustment was used to gather the necessary data. Two null hypotheses were formulated and tested at the 0.05 level of significance. The data were analysed using the chi-square and Fishers’ Z scores for gender. The findings revealed that social life adjustment had significant influence on students’ academic achievements in secondary schools in the North West Region of Cameroon. It was also found that there exist no significant difference in the effects of social life adjustment on academic performance between boys and girls. Based on these findings, it was recommended amongst others that, counsellors should constantly monitor and guide adolescents properly during class periods, recess periods and extracurricular activities in order for them to achieve academically. Keywords: Social life adjustment; Adolescents; Academic achievements; Cameroon.
This document summarizes a study that assessed the psychological disposition of university students in Nigeria regarding functional education and national development. The study found:
1) There was a significant relationship between students' psychological disposition (perceptions and attitudes) and their views of functional education in Nigeria. Students had positive perceptions and attitudes toward functional education.
2) For Nigeria to develop, the educational system needs to be more practical and skills-focused to equip students to contribute to society and global trends in education.
3) Functional education empowers individuals and nations by providing skills for employment, self-reliance, and contributing to social and economic development. Developed countries achieved success through commitments to functional educational systems.
This document summarizes a study that identified and analyzed common ethical issues in schools in Delta State, Nigeria. The study found that the most prevalent unethical conducts were school closings due to strike action, unconstitutional student admissions, inaccurate records, and misleading advertising. Potential ways to reduce unethical conduct included providing ethics training, appointing ethics specialists, and establishing formal codes of ethics for staff and students. The study concluded that identifying unethical issues and implementing preventative measures could help improve the ethical climate and quality of education.
NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS (Founded 1982 (www.nationalforum.com) is a group of national and international refereed journals. NFJ publishes articles on colleges, universities and schools; management, business and administration; academic scholarship, multicultural issues; schooling; special education; teaching and learning; counseling and addiction; alcohol and drugs; crime and criminology; disparities in health; risk behaviors; international issues; education; organizational theory and behavior; educational leadership and supervision; action and applied research; teacher education; race, gender, society; public school law; philosophy and history; psychology, sociology, and much more. Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, Editor-in-Chief.
Perceived influence of sexuality education n the personal social development ...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that investigated the perceived influence of sexuality education on the personal and social development of in-school adolescents in Nigeria. The study found that sexuality education should be taught in areas like moral instruction and science classes. It also found that sexuality education equips adolescents with positive attitudes towards relationships and enhances personal and social development. Finally, the study found no significant differences in perceptions between male and female adolescents or between junior and senior adolescents regarding the influence of sexuality education.
Perceived influence of sexuality education n the personal social development ...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that investigated the perceived influence of sexuality education on the personal and social development of in-school adolescents in Nigeria. The study found that sexuality education should be taught in areas like moral instruction and science classes. It also found that sexuality education equips adolescents with positive attitudes towards relationships and enhances personal and social development. Finally, the study found no significant differences in perceptions between male and female adolescents or between junior and senior adolescents regarding the influence of sexuality education.
Perceived influence of sexuality education n the personal social development ...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that investigated the perceived influence of sexuality education on the personal-social development of in-school adolescents in Nigeria. The study found that sexuality education should be covered in many areas like human anatomy, relationships, and abstinence. It is currently taught through classes like biology and guidance programs. The study also found that sexuality education equips adolescents with positive attitudes towards relationships and enhances their personal-social development. There were some differences found between male and female adolescents in their perceptions but not between junior and senior students. The study recommends expanding sexuality education in schools.
This document discusses the relationship between teachers' academic self-efficacy and other factors such as academic locus of control, tendencies toward academic dishonesty, and test anxiety levels. It reviews previous literature that has examined the effects of these factors on academic self-efficacy. The study aims to test the relationships between these variables and determine the explanatory ratios between them using structural equation modeling. It surveys 256 teacher candidates to measure their levels on scales of academic self-efficacy, locus of control, tendencies toward dishonesty, and test anxiety.
Emotional Competence among the Higher Secondary Studentsijtsrd
The present study focuses on the Emotional Competence among the higher secondary students. The investigator used the random sampling technique for this study. The findings of this study are i Female Students have high Emotional Competence when compared to Male students. ii There is no significant difference in mean scores of Emotional Competence with respect to Religion, iii There is no significant difference in mean scores of Emotional Competence with respect to Medium of Instruction, iv Government School Students have high Emotional Competence when compared to Private and Aided School students, v There is no significant difference in mean scores of Emotional Competence with respect to Family type, vi There is no significant difference in mean scores of Emotional Competence with respect to Father’s Occupation, and vii There is no significant difference in mean scores of Emotional Competence with respect to Mother’s Occupation. Dr. R. Muthaiyan "Emotional Competence among the Higher Secondary Students" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-4 , June 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd50239.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/50239/emotional-competence-among-the-higher-secondary-students/dr-r-muthaiyan
This document summarizes a study that aims to identify factors influencing academic performance in higher education. The study assessed students' motivational levels using attribution theory and examined factors like attribution style, satisfaction, and student-teacher interactions. A literature review found that motivation, effort, psychological well-being, relationships, and studying habits can impact academic success. The study used questionnaires to measure these factors and identify areas for universities to improve the academic environment.
This study endeavoured to establish the characteristics of effective teachers and how these characteristics assisted teachers to improve learner performance. To address this aim, a case study design was employed as a methodology for the study, consisting of five rural schools. A literature study was conducted, alongside semi-structured individual interviews with five school principals and focus group interviews with twenty eight teachers from the same rural schools from where school principals were drawn. The collected data was analysed thematically, by establishing themes and their emerging categories. The established themes and their categories were interpreted and discussed to answer the research questions. The major findings of the study revealed that an effective teacher has a blend of three characteristics, namely, professional characteristics, personality characteristics and social characteristics. The blend of characteristics contribute to the quality of teaching and learning processes. The study recommended that educational practitioners in diversity should be cognisant of the characteristics of effective teachers and nurture them appropriately as these characteristics have a life-transforming effects on the lives of the learners.
This research study examined the influence of self-regulation skills and social competence on the academic achievement of lower primary school pupils in Osun State, Nigeria. The study used a correlational research design and surveyed 418 primary 3 pupils across 9 local government areas using three instruments to measure self-regulation skills, social competence, and academic achievement. The results showed that pupils had low levels of behavioral and verbal self-regulation skills, average levels of emotional self-regulation skills, and overall low levels of self-regulation skills. Pupils showed high levels of social competence. Statistical analysis revealed a significant influence of self-regulation skills and social competence on pupils' academic achievement. The study concluded that social competence had a greater influence on academic achievement compared
Child Abuse and Its Impact on Students’ Psychological Well Being in NDU Munic...ijtsrd
This study was designed to investigate “The Impact of Child Abuse on Students’ Psychological Well being” in Ndu Municipality, North west Region of Cameroon. Specifically, the study seeks to investigate the impact of sexual, emotional abuse and child neglect on student’s psychological well being in secondary schools in Ndu Municipality. A mixed methods design was adopted for the study. Questionnaires for students and interview guide for teachers were used for the collection of data and a purposive sampling technique was used to select respondents. A sample of 150 students were selected and administered the questionnaire and 27 teachers were interviewed. Data was analyzed quantitatively with the aid of frequency count and percentages, hypothesis tested using Spearman Rho and Chi square. Qualitatively data was analysed using thematic analysis. Finally, findings were presented using frequency distribution tables and charts and inferential statistic was presented, 95 level of confidence interval with alpha at 0.05 levels accepting only 5 margin of errors. Findings affirmed the fact that there was a significant and positive relationship between sexual abuse and students’ psychological well being P=0.000 0.001, R=0.170 . Similarly, the findings equally revealed that there was a significant and positive relationship between emotional abuse and students’ psychological well being P=0.000 0.001, R=0.353 . Also, findings also showed that, there was a significant and positive relationship between child neglect and students’ psychological well being P=0.000 0.001, R=0.346 . The findings indicated that, child abuse has an impact on students’ psychological well being in Ndu Municipality. Based on the findings, some recommendations were made that government should ensure proper creation, implementation and dissemination of policies to address child abuse both in schools and homes. Also, parents should adopt positive values and show love towards their children in order to boost students’ psychological well being. Neba Vernat Neh | Lukong Evelyn Shulika "Child Abuse and Its Impact on Students’ Psychological Well-Being in NDU Municipality" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-6 , December 2023, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd61212.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/61212/child-abuse-and-its-impact-on-students’-psychological-wellbeing-in-ndu-municipality/neba-vernat-neh
Effect of School Affective Environment on Psychosocial Wellbeing between Pupi...AJHSSR Journal
The study examined and compared the effect of school affective environment on psychosocial
well-being between pupils in public and private primary schools. The study was conducted in Kiambu County
and targeted a school population of 260,459 comprising of headteachers, teachers and pupils. Causal-
Comparative research design was employed. A sample size of 384 was drawn from accessible population using
stratified, simple random and purposive procedures. The computer program-the Statistical Package for Social
Sciences (SPSS) version 21.0 was used to analyze the data. Descriptive statistics were presented in tables and
measures of central tendency that established differences between public and private schools in terms of
psychological interventions during and after classroom tuition. The findings of the study revealed that there was
no significant difference between private and public primary schools. Public and Private school affective
environment had equal and positive impact on psychosocial well-being of pupils. The study recommended that
the Ministry of Education should strengthen guidance and counseling services in primary schools by training
more teacher counselors to cope rising pupil population, changing societal norms and lifestyles that could
negatively affect pupils psychologically.
Counselling Needs of Higher Secondary School Students of Kerala: An Explorati...iosrjce
The present investigation was directed towards the identification of counselling needs of the higher
secondary school students of Kerala as perceived by higher secondary school teachers by normative survey
method. Perceptions of 200 teachers from selected schools were used to assess the counselling needs. For this, a
Counselling Needs inventory was constructed by the investigator. Results of the analysis indicate that higher
secondary school students have strong counselling needs, as perceived by their teachers. Results also show that
there is no significant difference between male and female teacher perception on the counselling needs of higher
secondary school students.
Similar to emotional intelligence as determinant of potential for academic cheating among senior secondary school students in ondo state (20)
Abnormalities of hormones and inflammatory cytokines in women affected with p...Alexander Decker
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have elevated levels of hormones like luteinizing hormone and testosterone, as well as higher levels of insulin and insulin resistance compared to healthy women. They also have increased levels of inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, and leptin. This study found these abnormalities in the hormones and inflammatory cytokines of women with PCOS ages 23-40, indicating that hormone imbalances associated with insulin resistance and elevated inflammatory markers may worsen infertility in women with PCOS.
A usability evaluation framework for b2 c e commerce websitesAlexander Decker
This document presents a framework for evaluating the usability of B2C e-commerce websites. It involves user testing methods like usability testing and interviews to identify usability problems in areas like navigation, design, purchasing processes, and customer service. The framework specifies goals for the evaluation, determines which website aspects to evaluate, and identifies target users. It then describes collecting data through user testing and analyzing the results to identify usability problems and suggest improvements.
A universal model for managing the marketing executives in nigerian banksAlexander Decker
This document discusses a study that aimed to synthesize motivation theories into a universal model for managing marketing executives in Nigerian banks. The study was guided by Maslow and McGregor's theories. A sample of 303 marketing executives was used. The results showed that managers will be most effective at motivating marketing executives if they consider individual needs and create challenging but attainable goals. The emerged model suggests managers should provide job satisfaction by tailoring assignments to abilities and monitoring performance with feedback. This addresses confusion faced by Nigerian bank managers in determining effective motivation strategies.
A unique common fixed point theorems in generalized dAlexander Decker
This document presents definitions and properties related to generalized D*-metric spaces and establishes some common fixed point theorems for contractive type mappings in these spaces. It begins by introducing D*-metric spaces and generalized D*-metric spaces, defines concepts like convergence and Cauchy sequences. It presents lemmas showing the uniqueness of limits in these spaces and the equivalence of different definitions of convergence. The goal of the paper is then stated as obtaining a unique common fixed point theorem for generalized D*-metric spaces.
A trends of salmonella and antibiotic resistanceAlexander Decker
This document provides a review of trends in Salmonella and antibiotic resistance. It begins with an introduction to Salmonella as a facultative anaerobe that causes nontyphoidal salmonellosis. The emergence of antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella is then discussed. The document proceeds to cover the historical perspective and classification of Salmonella, definitions of antimicrobials and antibiotic resistance, and mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in Salmonella including modification or destruction of antimicrobial agents, efflux pumps, modification of antibiotic targets, and decreased membrane permeability. Specific resistance mechanisms are discussed for several classes of antimicrobials.
A transformational generative approach towards understanding al-istifhamAlexander Decker
This document discusses a transformational-generative approach to understanding Al-Istifham, which refers to interrogative sentences in Arabic. It begins with an introduction to the origin and development of Arabic grammar. The paper then explains the theoretical framework of transformational-generative grammar that is used. Basic linguistic concepts and terms related to Arabic grammar are defined. The document analyzes how interrogative sentences in Arabic can be derived and transformed via tools from transformational-generative grammar, categorizing Al-Istifham into linguistic and literary questions.
A time series analysis of the determinants of savings in namibiaAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a study on the determinants of savings in Namibia from 1991 to 2012. It reviews previous literature on savings determinants in developing countries. The study uses time series analysis including unit root tests, cointegration, and error correction models to analyze the relationship between savings and variables like income, inflation, population growth, deposit rates, and financial deepening in Namibia. The results found inflation and income have a positive impact on savings, while population growth negatively impacts savings. Deposit rates and financial deepening were found to have no significant impact. The study reinforces previous work and emphasizes the importance of improving income levels to achieve higher savings rates in Namibia.
A therapy for physical and mental fitness of school childrenAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a study on the importance of exercise in maintaining physical and mental fitness for school children. It discusses how physical and mental fitness are developed through participation in regular physical exercises and cannot be achieved solely through classroom learning. The document outlines different types and components of fitness and argues that developing fitness should be a key objective of education systems. It recommends that schools ensure pupils engage in graded physical activities and exercises to support their overall development.
A theory of efficiency for managing the marketing executives in nigerian banksAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a study examining efficiency in managing marketing executives in Nigerian banks. The study was examined through the lenses of Kaizen theory (continuous improvement) and efficiency theory. A survey of 303 marketing executives from Nigerian banks found that management plays a key role in identifying and implementing efficiency improvements. The document recommends adopting a "3H grand strategy" to improve the heads, hearts, and hands of management and marketing executives by enhancing their knowledge, attitudes, and tools.
This document discusses evaluating the link budget for effective 900MHz GSM communication. It describes the basic parameters needed for a high-level link budget calculation, including transmitter power, antenna gains, path loss, and propagation models. Common propagation models for 900MHz that are described include Okumura model for urban areas and Hata model for urban, suburban, and open areas. Rain attenuation is also incorporated using the updated ITU model to improve communication during rainfall.
A synthetic review of contraceptive supplies in punjabAlexander Decker
This document discusses contraceptive use in Punjab, Pakistan. It begins by providing background on the benefits of family planning and contraceptive use for maternal and child health. It then analyzes contraceptive commodity data from Punjab, finding that use is still low despite efforts to improve access. The document concludes by emphasizing the need for strategies to bridge gaps and meet the unmet need for effective and affordable contraceptive methods and supplies in Punjab in order to improve health outcomes.
A synthesis of taylor’s and fayol’s management approaches for managing market...Alexander Decker
1) The document discusses synthesizing Taylor's scientific management approach and Fayol's process management approach to identify an effective way to manage marketing executives in Nigerian banks.
2) It reviews Taylor's emphasis on efficiency and breaking tasks into small parts, and Fayol's focus on developing general management principles.
3) The study administered a survey to 303 marketing executives in Nigerian banks to test if combining elements of Taylor and Fayol's approaches would help manage their performance through clear roles, accountability, and motivation. Statistical analysis supported combining the two approaches.
A survey paper on sequence pattern mining with incrementalAlexander Decker
This document summarizes four algorithms for sequential pattern mining: GSP, ISM, FreeSpan, and PrefixSpan. GSP is an Apriori-based algorithm that incorporates time constraints. ISM extends SPADE to incrementally update patterns after database changes. FreeSpan uses frequent items to recursively project databases and grow subsequences. PrefixSpan also uses projection but claims to not require candidate generation. It recursively projects databases based on short prefix patterns. The document concludes by stating the goal was to find an efficient scheme for extracting sequential patterns from transactional datasets.
A survey on live virtual machine migrations and its techniquesAlexander Decker
This document summarizes several techniques for live virtual machine migration in cloud computing. It discusses works that have proposed affinity-aware migration models to improve resource utilization, energy efficient migration approaches using storage migration and live VM migration, and a dynamic consolidation technique using migration control to avoid unnecessary migrations. The document also summarizes works that have designed methods to minimize migration downtime and network traffic, proposed a resource reservation framework for efficient migration of multiple VMs, and addressed real-time issues in live migration. Finally, it provides a table summarizing the techniques, tools used, and potential future work or gaps identified for each discussed work.
A survey on data mining and analysis in hadoop and mongo dbAlexander Decker
This document discusses data mining of big data using Hadoop and MongoDB. It provides an overview of Hadoop and MongoDB and their uses in big data analysis. Specifically, it proposes using Hadoop for distributed processing and MongoDB for data storage and input. The document reviews several related works that discuss big data analysis using these tools, as well as their capabilities for scalable data storage and mining. It aims to improve computational time and fault tolerance for big data analysis by mining data stored in Hadoop using MongoDB and MapReduce.
1. The document discusses several challenges for integrating media with cloud computing including media content convergence, scalability and expandability, finding appropriate applications, and reliability.
2. Media content convergence challenges include dealing with the heterogeneity of media types, services, networks, devices, and quality of service requirements as well as integrating technologies used by media providers and consumers.
3. Scalability and expandability challenges involve adapting to the increasing volume of media content and being able to support new media formats and outlets over time.
This document surveys trust architectures that leverage provenance in wireless sensor networks. It begins with background on provenance, which refers to the documented history or derivation of data. Provenance can be used to assess trust by providing metadata about how data was processed. The document then discusses challenges for using provenance to establish trust in wireless sensor networks, which have constraints on energy and computation. Finally, it provides background on trust, which is the subjective probability that a node will behave dependably. Trust architectures need to be lightweight to account for the constraints of wireless sensor networks.
This document discusses private equity investments in Kenya. It provides background on private equity and discusses trends in various regions. The objectives of the study discussed are to establish the extent of private equity adoption in Kenya, identify common forms of private equity utilized, and determine typical exit strategies. Private equity can involve venture capital, leveraged buyouts, or mezzanine financing. Exits allow recycling of capital into new opportunities. The document provides context on private equity globally and in developing markets like Africa to frame the goals of the study.
This document discusses a study that analyzes the financial health of the Indian logistics industry from 2005-2012 using Altman's Z-score model. The study finds that the average Z-score for selected logistics firms was in the healthy to very healthy range during the study period. The average Z-score increased from 2006 to 2010 when the Indian economy was hit by the global recession, indicating the overall performance of the Indian logistics industry was good. The document reviews previous literature on measuring financial performance and distress using ratios and Z-scores, and outlines the objectives and methodology used in the current study.
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
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Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
What sets Denis apart is his comprehensive understanding of Business and Systems Analysis technologies, honed through involvement in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From meticulous requirements gathering to precise analysis, innovative design, rigorous development, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
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How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
emotional intelligence as determinant of potential for academic cheating among senior secondary school students in ondo state
1. Developing Country Studies www.iiste.org
ISSN 2224-607X (Paper) ISSN 2225-0565 (Online)
Vol 1, No.1, 2011
Emotional Intelligence as Determinant Of Potential for Academic
Cheating Among Senior Secondary School Students in Ondo State
Osakuade, Joseph Oluwatayo
Department of Guidance and Counseling, Faculty of Education
Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko
P.M.B. 001, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria
E-mail:osakuade_tayo@yahoo.co.uk
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to describe the relationship between the components of emotional
intelligence and potential for academic cheating among senior secondary school students in Ondo State
Nigeria. To this end, a sample of 180 (90 male and 90 female) Senior Secondary School 3 students were
selected. Two validated research instruments were used for data collection. They are Emotional Intelligence
Scale developed by the researcher and the Potential for Academic Cheating Scale adopted from Hassan
(2004). Data obtained from this study were analyzed using Pearson product moment correlation and
multiple linear regression. The results show that there is an inverse significant relationship between
emotional intelligence and potential for academic cheating. There is a significant relationship also between
subscales of emotional intelligence and potential for academic cheating. Collectively, emotional perception,
emotional integration, emotional understanding and Emotional management accounted for 58.6% of the
variance in academic cheating. Emotional management represents the most important role to reduce
academic cheating (-.462). On the other hand, emotional understanding and emotional perception are also
important to reduce academic cheating (respectively = -.367, =-.187. Emotional integration cannot reduce
academic cheating in this paper. Psycho-educational therapy to teach all these dimensions of emotional
intelligence should be inculcated into the curriculum of secondary school students with greater emphasis on
emotional management.
Keywords: emotional intelligence, determinant, potential, academic cheating
Background to the Study
Education in Nigeria has been adopted as an instrument for national development. It is an
indicator for a community’s social well-being, standard of living and social justice. Akindutire (2010) sees
education as the key that unlocks the development of personal and national potentials of individuals
including their rights and powers. Abdulkareem (2010) also sees it as the best legacy a nation can provide
for its citizenry since it brings about a relative permanent change in the thinking behavior of individuals.
In view of the realization of the laudable goals of education to national development, educational
institutions were introduced for the training of the learners. Examinations were equally introduced to assess
learners’ level of understanding. According to Hassan and Ogunmakin (2010), whatever action that
undermines examination, will definitely pose a great threat to the validity and reliability of examination
results and certification. Academic cheating remains one of the most serious threats to the validity and
reliability of examination results in this country. It is one of the major problems confronting educational
system in Nigeria today. It shows the level of moral decadence in this country. No wonder, Labaree (1997)
sees academic cheating as a rational decision in a culture of warped values.
Many reasons have been given for students’ decision to engage in academic dishonest act in this
country. Some of these are fears of failure, desire for better grades, pressure from others to succeed in
school, low self-efficacy, peer approval, competition, and two heavy workload (Carell, Malmstrom &
West, 2008; Hassan & Ogunmakin, 2010). Others also identified school programmes, teaching-learning
environment, over value of certificates, decadence in Nigerian society and parental support as contributing
factors for students’ decision to engage in academic cheating (Badmus, 2006; Awanbor, 2005; Nwandiam;
2005; Okafor, 2006; Ayua, 2006; Azare, 2006 and Aminu, 2006).
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2. Consequences of academic cheating in this country are great. Academic cheating has economic,
social and political implications. According to APA (2010) and Onyechere (2010), the five major post-
primary examination bodies in this country cancel an average of 429,000 results annually on the account of
examination malpractice which translates to $140m (N21bn) wastage. Onyechere further stressed that
16,000 security officers were recruited to provide security against malpractice for 1.4m students that took
part in 2010 UTME. Academic cheating makes the goal of education unattainable, the country will end up
producing graduates who lack the knowledge, skill and competence. Academic cheating makes certificates
lost credibility, as such, certificates emanated from countries noted for academic cheating are disbelieved.
In the realization of the enormity of the problems of academic cheating in this country, several
measures have been taken in the past to curb the menace. Such measures are Decree 21 of 1985, which
stipulated a 21 year jail term for those found guilty of examination malpractice. There was decree 33 of
1999 stipulating imprisonment for a term up to five years or a fine of N50,000 or N100,000 for any person
convicted of examination malpractice. At the state level, the Ondo State government has constituted some
legislative and administrative enactments to deter cheating in the school system between 2000 and 2006,
some public secondary schools were blacklisted from registering candidates for public examinations in the
state, while some school principals were either demoted or relieved of their jobs because of their link with
the examination fraud.
As a panacea to this social problem, some researchers in Nigeria are now calling for e-examination
for its potential to curb academic cheating (Ayo et al 2007; Osakuade, 2011; Oyeniyi, 2011). Whereas,
there has been contention in some quarters in developed world calling for the re-examination and
redesignation of traditional form of examination because of the failure of on-line examination to curb
academic cheating (Contradson & Pedro, 2004). As a testimony to this, a research was conducted by
Chula, Roger & Chris (2009) while trying to compare the extent of cheating using e-examination and
traditional method of examination. Findings show that 73.6% of the students reported that it is easier to
cheat in on-line examination than traditional system of examination.
Since students’ decision to engage in cheating behavior is inherently psychological in nature, the
assumption of the present researcher is that psychological approach might be appropriate for curbing
cheating behaviour among our secondary school students in this country. In support of this proposition,
psychological attributes, such as emotional intelligence, academic self efficacy, goal orientation have been
implicated in the past as contributing factors in a student’s decision to engage in academically dishonest
act.
Literature Review
After almost two decades since the official introduction of emotional intelligence in Universities,
there is no unitary definition for it. Goleman (2004) thinks that emotional intelligence is a skill that anyone
who owns it tries to control his life with self awareness and improve it with self management and perceive
its effects through sympathy or by managing the relations he tries to improve his or others’ moral. Mayer
and Salovey (2004) thinks that emotional intelligence is the ability of recognition, evaluation and
expressing emotions, the ability of controlling emotions to improve the growth of emotion and ration. Bar-
on (2000) has stated that emotional intelligence is a factor of abilities, adequacy, and unknown skill that
affects the ability of individuals to succeed in overcoming stress and environmental stress.
Antonakis (2009) thinks that emotional intelligence includes innate factors (self awareness, self-
control, feeling independence and capacity), and external factors (relationship, ease in sympathy and
amenability). Due to different reasons such as the difference among people who are engaged in this
concept, there are different definitions of emotional intelligence but most of the definitions focus on ability,
traits and synthetic pattern (Petrides and Furnham, 2000a).
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3. Mayer and Salovey model of Emotional Intelligence
Mayer & Salovey (2008) presented a primary model for Emotional Intelligence that has four ability
components that include emotional perception, emotional interpretation, emotional understanding and
emotional management. These four dimensional components are discussed below:
1. Emotional Perception: The ability to detect and decipher emotions in faces, pictures, voices and
cultural artifacts – including the ability to identify one’s emotions.
2. Emotional Interpretation: The ability to harness emotions to facilitate various cognitive activities,
such as thinking and problem solving.
3. Emotional Understanding: The ability to comprehend emotion language and to appreciate
complicated relationships among emotions.
4. Emotional Management: The ability to regulate emotions in both ourselves and in others.
Academic Cheating
The Centre for Academic Integrity (CAI, 2007) defines academic cheating as dishonest behavior
related to academic achievement that includes any form of advantage by one student over others. Academic
cheating has significant effect on equality assessment. Cheating undermines the intent and process of
assessment. Cheating interferes with an evaluator’s ability to make credible judgment. Reviewing the
psychometric properties of a fair and accurate assessment provide a helpful framework of considering the
impact of cheating on assessment. “Good” assessments have four properties.
They are:
1. Reliability (Smith, 2003);
2. Validity (Frey et al, 2005);
3. Standardized (Kane, Crooks & Cohen, 1999); and
4. Free of bias (Scheuneman & Oakland, 1998)
Cheating affects each of these four properties of assessments, but the effect on validity is likely to
cause the most trouble.
The Relationship between Emotional and Academic Cheating
Emotional intelligence is a key factor in the appearance of disruptive behaviours based on an
emotional deficit. Students with low levels of Emotional intelligence show greater levels of impulsiveness
and poorer interpersonal and social skills, all of which encourage the development of various antisocial
behaviours (Extremera & Fernandez-Berrocal, 2004; Mestre, Guil, Lopes, Salovey & Gil-Olarte, 2006;
Petrides et al., 2004). Some researchers suggest that people with lower emotional intelligence are more
involved in antisocial behaviours (Trinidad, Unger, Chou & Johnson, 2005). Adolescents with a greater
ability to manage their emotions are more able to cope with them in daily life, facilitating better
psychological adjustment, and so they see no reason why they must cheat. Specifically, adolescents with a
wider repertoire of affective competencies based on the understanding, management and regulation of their
emotions, will develop sense of efficacy and will not require any assistance or external aid before they can
confidently sit for any examination.
Statement of the Problem
The inability of Nigerian educational system to translate the grand philosophy of education objectives into
reality have been attributed to the problem of academic cheating. With the introduction of ICT, the
frequency and intensity of cheating in this country is on the increase. Findings from the previous studies
have not provided sufficient ground upon which the control of the act of cheating could be anchored. If the
problem of academic cheating is not addressed now in this country, the dire consequence in the nearest
future will be very severe as it will bring about subjective allocation of grades and sows the seeds of
fraudulent and criminal value in the minds of our youths. This study therefore seeks to proffer
psychological solution to the problem of academic cheating. Several researchers in the past have examined
the relationships between cheating and emotional intelligence (Hassan 2008, Adelabi, 2008, Hassan &
Ogunmakin, 2010). The present researcher observed that emotional intelligence made significant
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4. contribution to the prediction of academic cheating in the previous studies. In view of the significant
contribution of Emotional Intelligence to the prediction of academic cheating, no single study to the
knowledge of this researcher, ever investigated the contribution of the components of Emotional
Intelligence to the prediction of academic cheating.
Purpose of the Study
The main purpose of this study therefore is to examine the singular and combined contribution of the
components (dimensions) of Emotional Intelligence to the prediction of potential for academic cheating, so
as to know which of the components will be the best predictor of academic cheating.
Research Questions
The following questions were raised in pursuance of the study.
1. Will there be any relationship among the components of Emotional Intelligence (I.e. emotional
perception, emotional integration, emotional understanding and emotional management) and
academic cheating?
2. What is the combined and singular contribution of the components of Emotional Intelligence (i.e.
Emotional perception, emotional integration, emotional understanding and emotional
management) to the prediction of potential for academic cheating?
Research Hypotheses
H1: There is no significant relationship among the components of Emotional Intelligence and potential
for academic cheating.
H2: There is no significant combined and singular contribution of the components of Emotional
Intelligence to the prediction of potential of academic cheating.
Research Methodology
Design: This study employed descriptive research design of the survey type. Emotional Intelligence and its
components were the independent variables which academic cheating was the dependent variable.
Sample and Sampling Technique: A sample size of 180 (90 male, 90 female) Senior Secondary School 3
students were selected using a multi stage stratified random sampling technique. The first stage was the
stratification of the entire geographical area of Ondo State has 3 senatorial districts. Simple random
sampling technique was used to choose one local government from each senatorial district. The second
stage involved the selection of 6 secondary schools from 3 local government areas selected. Stratified
random sampling techniques was also used to select one or two schools from each of the local government
area, such that one will be private and one will be public. The last stage involved the selection of 180
students from the selected secondary schools. Stratified random sampling technique was also used to select
30 students (15 males and 15 females) from each of the selected secondary schools.
Instrument
The instrument administered to the respondents consisted of three elements each constituting a section.
Section A consisted of items that measure the demographic data of the respondents. Such data include sex,
age, and level of study. The remaining sections B to C contained the two validated instruments used to
collect data on the predictor and criterion variables. These include:
1. Emotional Intelligence Scale developed by the researcher.
2. Potential for academic cheating scale adopted from Hassan (2004).
Emotional Intelligence Scale is a 16-item self report scale developed and validated by the researcher
based on Salovey and Mayer (2004), four dimensional definition of Emotional Intelligence. It assesses
Emotional Intelligence in four areas as follows:
(a) Emotional perception(EP) – items 1 – 4
(b) Emotional Integration (EI) – items 5 – 8
(c) Emotional Understanding(EU) – items 9 -12
(d) Emotional Management – items 13 – 16
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5. The original draft of 50 items was later reduced to 16 items using factor loading analysis. The
remaining items were administered concurrently with Law & Wong (2002) emotional scale on 30 students
of Oroke High School Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria. Using Pearson Product moment correlation, a
correlation coefficient of 0.83 was obtained between the 2 scales. (0.62, 0.74, 0.81, 0.60) were also
obtained as correlation coefficients for the subscales of these two measures. A two week test-retest form of
reliability yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.87 between the two-scales and (0.70, 0.72, 0.69, 0.85)
between the subscales.
Potential for Academic Cheating Scale
This scale was developed by Hassan (2004). It is a 25-item scale developed to assess individual’s reaction
to various aspects of examination. The scale had already been validated by Hassan, but the researcher later
revalidated it by administering the scale concurrently with academic dishonesty scale developed by
McCabe & Trevino (1997) on 30 students of Oroke High School Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria. A
correlation coefficient of 0.72 was obtained. To further ensure the consistency of the instrument, the test
retest reliability of between two to four weeks inter-test interval ranged between 0.76 – 0.80.
Data Analysis and Presentation of Findings
Data were collected using the 2 research instruments earlier mentioned. The researcher personally visited
the sample schools to obtain permission from the principals for the inclusion and use of their schools and
students for the study. Instruments were administered with the assistance of two trained field officers
alongside the researcher and responses were collected back the same day. After thorough scoring of the
responses, results are as shown in table 1 (see appendix)
Table 1 shows the correlation among the predictor variables and potential for academic cheating. It can be
seen that there are large significant correlations among scores of the variables. Generally, emotional
intelligence is also significantly correlated to the dependent variable: academic cheating (r+ -.68). EP, EI,
EU and EM are negatively correlated to PAC (respectively r= -432, -470, -533, -391). Based on this result,
hypothesis 1 is confirmed.
Table 2 (see appendix) shows the standard regression model with the potential for academic cheating as the
dependent variable and the emotional intelligence as predictor variable. Collectively, in this regression
model, emotional perception, emotional integration, emotional understanding and Emotional management
accounted for 58.6% of the variance in academic cheating. However, only emotional perception, emotional
understanding and emotional management emerged as significant predictors. The result shows that
emotional management represents the most important role to reduce academic cheating (-.462). On the
other hand, emotional understanding and emotional perception are also important to reduce academic
cheating (respectively = -.367, =-.187. Emotional integration cannot reduce academic cheating in this
paper.
Discussion
The present findings extend the past finding of research on emotional intelligence as psychological
construct that can predispose an individual to engage in academic cheating. The findings of the present
study indicated that academic cheating is negatively correlated with emotional intelligence and its
components. The result further shows that Emotional Intelligence accounted for 53.6% of the total
variance of academic cheating. This supports the earlier findings of (Adelabi, 2008, Hassan, 2008, Hassan
& Ogunmakin 2010). Among the 4 components (dimension) of emotional intelligence investigated,
emotional management was the highest predictor of potential for academic cheating followed by emotional
understanding and emotional perception.
Conclusion
Since it has been established from the findings of this study that emotional intelligence and its components
made significant contribution to the prediction of academic cheating and, emotional management was the
greatest predictor of academic cheating among the four components investigated, psycho-educational
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6. therapy to teach all these skills should be inculcated into the curriculum of secondary school students with
much emphasis on emotional management..School counselors should ensure its proper implementation.
Recommendations
It is hereby recommended that future research can be based on the gender difference on the effects of the
variables studies in the prediction of academic cheating. Test anxiety and Academic self-efficacy are two
psychological variables investigated in the past that made significant contribution to the prediction of
academic cheating, future researcher can also investigate the prediction of their components to the
prediction of academic cheating.
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Appendix
Table 1: Correlation among the various variables of the study
PAC EP EI EU EM EMI
PAC 1
EP -.432
EI -.470 -611 1
EU -.533 -.576 .624 .724
EM -.371 -.473 .683 .526 1
EMI -.686 -.774 .786 .826 .728 1
P < 0.01
PAC = Potential for academic cheating; EP = Emotional perception; EI = Emotional integration; EU =
Emotional understanding; EM = Emotional management; EMI = Emotional intelligence
Table 2: Regression Analysis showing each dependent PAC variable with the emotional intelligence
as predictor variables
Model R R2 Adj. Unstandardized Standardized t Sig
R2 Coefficients Coefficients
B Std Error Beta
(Constant) 1.175 .226 4.506 00
Emotional perception -.164 .080 -.187 -2.167 00
Emotional integration .695 .586 .462 -.236 .-71 -.021 -2.429 00
Emotional understanding +.216 .091 -.367 -3.512 00
Emotional management -.025 .64 -.462 -3.16 00
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