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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FORMAL EDUCATION AND VOTING BEHAVIOR IN IBADAN METROPOLIS

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This study examined the relationship between formal education and voting behavior in Ibadan metropolis. Citizens with higher levels of formal education have more access to political information and are also thought to be more likely to vote. Some of the reasons overlap with the discussion of political efficacy, as individuals with more formal education are thought to have a greater sense of both internal and external efficacy, and are thus more likely to turnout. It is also thought that individuals with more education and information are more likely to be interested in politics and have greater desire to participate. It seems evident that formal education should be strongly associated with political participation for women and for men as a result of its’ relevant to socio-political development of any nation. It is in this view that this study premise.

The study employed descriptive survey research methodology. The researcher applied fishbowl sampling technique in selecting 200 participants in Ibadan metropolis. Questionnaire titled the impacts of formal education on voting behavior in Ibadan metropolis (IFEVBIM) was used to collect data from the participants.

The hypotheses were tested using multiple (PPM) Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Regression Analysis. Data analysis showed significant Correlation between formal education and voting behavior in Ibadan metropolis.

The study recommended that media should uphold the dictates of objectivity and equal participation by giving all parties opportunity to defend or sell there programmes. The media should be given encouragement to report their news as it relates to election in the country in a free and fair manner. INEC should be given every necessary support in terms of enabling laws and proper voters’ education to enable it conduct free and fair elections that will earn Nigeria a positive image in the international community.

Keywords: Impact, Voting, Behaviour, Formal Education, Debate and Media

PERCEPTION OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER’S COMPETENCE AS A PREDICTOR OF INTEREST AND COMPETENCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE, A STUDY OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IBADAN SOUTH WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

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This study examined Perception of English Language Teacher’s Competence as a Predictor of Interest and Competence in English Language, a Study of Secondary Schools in Ibadan South West Local Government Area. Education is a human activity based largely on the related process known as learning and teaching process. Learners are ignorant how and what to learn but a proficient and skilled teacher can guide them. Education rectifies any unfairness and for this a teacher needs competency in its profession. Rectification can only be done if the teacher has passion and profession. Because education is teaching learning process where a teacher is teaching and a learner is learning in a formal system of education.

The study employed descriptive survey research methodology. The researcher applied fishbowl sampling technique in selecting 120 participants across the schools in the Local Government comprising both male and female. Questionnaire titled ‘Students’ Perception of English Language Teacher’s Competence as a Predictor of Interest and Competence in English language’ (SPELTCPICEL) was used to collect data from the participants and hypotheses were tested using multiple (PPM) Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Regression Analysis. Data analysis showed significant Correlation between Students’ Perception of English Language Teacher’s Competence and Interest and Competence in English language.

 The then recommend that teachers should have appropriate training of speaking English, they should be autonomous and be responsible for maintaining their professional standards, they should not only be able to speak the language but should also be able to communicate and again parents should endeavor to advancement the progress of their children through qualitative education at the fundamental stage of their life and language development as this goes a long way in enhancing the competence of their wards prior to further exposure as the advance in life.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SCHOOL AND CLASS SIZE ON STUDENT ENROLMENT IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IBADAN SOUTH-EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OYO STATE

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This study examines the relationship between school demographic size and student enrolment in secondary schools in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State. As school population increases class sizes also increase, the performances of students become an issue. According to Dror (1995), class size has become a phenomenon often mentioned in the educational literature as an influence on pupil’s feelings and enrollment, on administration, quality and school budgets. In his words he noted, that class size is almost an administrative decision over which teachers have little or no control. Most researchers start from the assumption that size of the class would prove a significant determinant of the degree of success of students. Class-size is an educational tool that can be used to describe the average number of students per class in a school.

The study employed descriptive survey research methodology. The researcher applied fishbowl sampling technique in selecting 150 participants across the schools in the Local Government comprising both male and female. Questionnaire titled the relationship between school demographic size and student enrolment in secondary schools in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State (RSDSSESS) was used to collect data from the participants.

 The hypotheses were tested using multiple (PPM) the data were analyzed using frequency counts percentage, mean, standard deviation analysis.

Based on the outcome of the study, the study recommends adequate provision of teaching aids both visuals and audios to aid classroom management and learning.

MOTHER TONGUE INFLUENCE ON PRONUNCIATION OF ENGLISH WORDS AMONG SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN IBADAN SOUTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE

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This study examined Mother Tongue Influence on the Pronunciation of English Words among Selected Secondary School Students in Ibadan South East Local Government Area, Oyo State. Learners of English Language as a second language are mostly faced with the problem of oral proficiency in terms of appropriate pronunciation of English sounds (phonemes) either by virtue of being a new language or Mother Tongue or first language interference. It is obvious that common mistakes identified among the learners of English as a second language today include improper pronunciation, mispronunciation, poor intonation, as well as misrepresentation of phonetic sounds. For instance, most students misplace the qualities and length of vowels. In some cases, students unconsciously relied on Mother Tongue models when deprived of consistently reliable guidance from teachers

The study employed descriptive survey research methodology. The researcher applied fishbowl sampling technique in selecting 150 participants across the schools in the Local Government comprising both male and female. Questionnaire titled Mother Tongue Influence on the Pronunciation of English Words on Secondary School Students (MTIPEWSSS) was used to collect data from the participants.

The hypotheses were tested using multiple (PPM) Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Regression Analysis. Data analysis showed significant Correlation between Mother Tongue Influence and Pronunciation of English Words.

Based on the outcome of the study, there is the need for teachers to provide a model in all aspects relating to English Language particularly Oral English.  Emphasis on oracy skills should begin from the cradle (primary school) through all levels. This will make fluency in language use inherent among learners. The government, private organisation or individuals should assist in providing necessary facilities as teaching aids such as television sets, radios, tape recorder, flash cards and other related facilities that will help in facilitating easier understanding of the course.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MENTORING AND MOTIVATION ON JOB PERFORMANCE AMONG STAFF IN LEAD CITY UNIVERSITY, IBADAN

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This study examined the Relationship between Mentoring and Motivation on Job Performance among Academic Staff in Lead City Universities, Ibadan. The success or failure of any educational system depends mainly on the teaching and non-teaching staffs of any university. This is where effective training and motivation of these staffs comes to play. It is a well-known fact that a well-motivated and trained staff, which is provided with working incentives, good working conditions and adequate remuneration, is bound to be dedicated to his/ her job needed for performance conductivity. Highly motivated and mentored employee will triggered the total commitment of an employee and good job performance by an employee. Getting employees to do their best work even in strenuous circumstances is one of the employees most stable and greasy challenges and this can be made possible through motivation and training.

The study employed descriptive survey research methodology. The researcher applied random sampling technique in selecting 200 participants from the staff of Lead City University. Questionnaire titled the Relationship between Mentoring and Motivation on Job Performance among Academic Staff in Lead City Universities, Ibadan.(MMJPASLCU) was used to collect data from the participants.

The hypotheses were tested using (PPM) Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Regression Analysis. Data analysis showed significant Correlation between Mentoring and Motivation on Job Performance among Academic Staff in Lead City Universities, Ibadan.

Based on the outcome of the study, the study does recommend for the entrenchment of regulations that will effectively ‘operationalize’ motivation and job monitoring in the school in order to enhance the performance ration of the staff.

Key Words: Motivation, Mentoring, Job Performance and Staff

INFLUENCE OF CHILD ABUSE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OYO WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OYO SATE

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This study investigated Influence of Child Abuse on Academic Performance, a case study of selected secondary schools in Oyo West Local Government, Oyo Sate. Child abuse has serious consequences for child development and family health throughout the life cycle. Child abuse is all forms of physical and/or emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect or negligent treatment or commercial or other exploitation, resulting in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development or dignity in the context of a relationship of responsibility, trust or power.

The study employed descriptive survey research methodology. The researcher applied fishbowl sampling technique in selecting 250 participants across the schools in the Local Government comprising both male and female. Questionnaire titled Influence of Child Abuse on Academic Performance, a case study of selected secondary schools in Oyo West Local Government, Oyo Sate (ICAAP) was used to collect data from the participants

The hypotheses were tested using multiple (PPM) Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Regression Analysis. Data analysis showed significant Correlation between child abuse and academic performance.

Based on the outcome of the study, the need for public enlightenment programmes to combat mass ignorance and public awareness on the right to freedom from all forms of child abuse. As much as possible, teachers/caregivers should avoid the use of corporal punishment because it only teaches children that violence is the best way of maintaining control and it encourages them to hit other children.

Key Words: Influence, Academic Performance and Child Abuse

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF AUDIO VISUAL AIDS AND TEACHERS JOB PERFORMANCE IN OLUYOLE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OYO STATE

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This study examines the influence of availability and utilization of audio visual aids on teachers’ job performance in Oluyole local government Oyo state. Instructional materials are one of the vital components of school facilities. The importance of Instructional Materials in any teaching/learning process cannot be over emphasized. This is for the fact that such materials enhance, facilitate and make teaching/learning easy, lively and concrete. Instructional Materials as the name suggests, are materials of visual, audio and audio - visual category that helps to make concepts abstracts and ideas concrete in the teaching/learning process.

The study employed descriptive survey research methodology. The researcher applied fishbowl sampling technique in selecting 300 participants across the schools in the Local Government comprising both male and female. Questionnaire titled the Influence of Availability and Utilization of Audio Visual Aids on Teachers’ Job Performance in Oluyole Local Government, Oyo State. (IAUAVATJB) was used to collect data from the participants.

The hypotheses were tested using frequency count, percentage and (PPMC) pearson product moment correlation analysis while the result found a significant relationship between availability and utilization of audio-visual aids on teachers job performance in Oluyole Local Government, Oyo State.  

Based on the outcome of the study, the study recommended that the control and management of primary school education in Nigeria should be the joint responsibility of both Federal and Local Governments. The local government should be involved because it is the government closer to the grassroots with less responsibility on education administration.

Key Words: Availability, Utilization, Audio, Visual, Aids and Performance

THE PERCEPTION OF TEACHERS AND SCHOOL’S BOARD IN THE SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN OLUYOLE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, IBADAN, OYO STATE

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This study investigated the Influence of Primary Education Board in the Supervision and Management of Primary Schools in Oluyole Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State. Supervision is perceived as a way of advising, guiding, refreshing, encouraging, stimulating, improving and over-seeing certain groups with the hope of seeking their co-operation in order for supervisors to be successful in their tasks of supervision. The essence of supervision is therefore the monitoring of performance of school staff, noting the merits and demerits and using befitting and amicable techniques to ameliorate the flaws while still improving on the merits thereby increasing the standard of schools and achieving educational goals.

The study employed descriptive survey research methodology. The researcher applied fishbowl sampling technique in selecting 100 participants across the schools in the Local Government comprising both male and female. Questionnaire titled the Influence of Primary Education Board in the Supervision and Management of Primary Schools in Oluyole Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State.  (IPEBSMPS) was used to collect data from the participants.

The hypotheses were tested using multiple (PPM) the data were analyzed using frequency counts percentage, mean, standard deviation analysis.

Based on the outcome of the study, the study recommended that the control and management of primary school education in Nigeria should be the joint responsibility of both Federal and Local Governments. The local government should be involved because it is the government closer to the grassroots with less responsibility on education administration.

Key Words: Supervision, Management, Education and Primary Education Board

INFLUENCE OF PEER GROUP ACTIVITIES ON STUDY HABITS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OLUYOLE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, IBADAN

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This study is an Overview of Theories of Conflict Resolution and Conflict Resolution Strategies in the Home. Conflicts are dynamic as they escalate and de- escalate, and are constituted by a complex interplay of attitudes and behaviours that can assume a reality of their own. Conflict is a state of opposition, disagreement or incompatibility between two or more people or groups of people, which is sometimes characterized by physical violence. Conflict can be experienced in various places such as home, school, work place, communities, states and countries but the study shall focus on conflicts in homes.

The study employed descriptive survey research methodology. The researcher applied fishbowl sampling technique in selecting 150 participants from Lead City University, University of Ibadan and Polytechnic of Ibadan. Questionnaire titled an Overview of Theories of Conflict Resolution and Conflict Resolution Strategies in the Home (OTCRCRSH) was used to collect data from the participants

The hypotheses were tested using frequency counts percentage, mean, standard deviation analysis. Data analysis showed significant Correlation between theories of conflict resolutions and conflict resolutions in homes.

Based on the outcome of the study, the study does recommend for the inclusion of conflict studies in our tertiary institutions as a way of inculcating the idea of conflict and conflict resolution into the mainstream courses thought at that level as this will go a long war to mitigate the rate of divorce going on this county.

Key Words: Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Home, Violence and Family

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STUDY HABIT VARIABLES AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN IBADAN NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF OYO STATE

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This study examined the relationship between study habit variables and academic performance of secondary school students in Ibadan North East Local Government. There are many determinants of academic performance. According to this analysis; students with higher marks had more effective study habits compared to students who had ineffective study habits and thus lagged behind in studies. Academically poor achievers have less effective study habits compared to academically high achievers. Pupils who got more scholarships had better study habits than the pupils who did not get scholarships. For academic achievement, being smart is more important than being intelligent and hardworking and involves being practical, having common sense and using better organization and application of good study habits.

The study employed descriptive survey research methodology. The researcher applied fishbowl sampling technique in selecting 100 participants from the respondents. Questionnaire titled the Effects of Study Habit on the Academic Performance of Students: A Case Study of Some Selected Secondary Schools in Ibadan North East LGA. (EFHAPS) was used to collect data from the participants

The hypotheses were tested using (PPM) Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Regression Analysis. Data analysis showed significant relationship between Study Habits and Academic Performance.

 The study recommends the incorporation of study techniques in school curriculum by educational stakeholders as this will a go a long way in bringing to the fore of the students the mechanics through which the students could ease study and as perquisite to students’ academic performance. It is also recommended that parents and teachers should encourage the students to inculcate positive attitudes towards study habit. Also, the school counselors, educational manager, school administrators and policy makers need to enlighten the students on how to improve their level of note taking and study habits in and outside the school.

Key Word: Study Habit, Study Skills, Academic and Academic Performance

THE PROBLEMS OF NATION BUILDING IN NIGERIA

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This study examines the problems of nation building in Nigeria. The historical legacies of colonial rule create some challenges for nation-building in Nigeria. While large British colonies like India and the Sudan had a single administrative system, Nigeria had two, one for the North and one for the South.  It was almost as if these were two separate countries, held together only by a shared currency and transportation system.  Many members of the Nigerian elite class in the 1950s and 1960s had their education and world outlook molded by the regional institutions.  Some had little or no understanding of their neighbouring regions.  Under these conditions, it was easy for prejudice and fear to thrive.  Based on the weak foundation in which the Nigerian project was laid, this study seeks to examine the problems bedeviling the Nigerian nation building project since 1960.

The Historical methodology, employed by the researcher, involves the use of a conventional and exploratory analysis of literature which includes the use of primary and secondary document. The primary source that is employed in this work includes: archival documents. Secondary source consulted includes: Journal, articles, and books on the subject of discourse.

The study found that the various crises that erupt the political landmass of the country are the product of the merging of radical and social diverse groups who have witnessed advancement in territorial conquest, political structure and an operational market economy.

Based on the outcome of the research, the study suggests the diversification of Nigeria economy to address the problems of poverty and unemployment, which are strong backbones for ethno-religious crises. Again that, attention be given to the call decentralization of power as politician has prioritized that institutions as a must attain position thereby igniting more ethnic tension during election period.

Key Words: Divide Integration, Dichotomy, Ethnicity, Rivalry and Nation Building.

INFLUENCE OF PARENTAL FACTORS ON SSS 2 STUDENTS JUVENILITY BEHAVIOUR IN IBADAN SOUTH-EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF OYO STATE

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This study investigated the Influence of Parental Background Status on SSS 2 Students Juvenility Behaviour in Ibadan South-East Local Government of Oyo State. Juvenile delinquency is a world-wide problem. Its occurrence in every country, state and city is phenomenal; and in spite of frequent news-media accounts of juvenile crime and efforts to curb it, it continues to increase. The family remains one of the most important social dimensions of understanding juvenile delinquency. As a primary socialization agency, the family must offer emotional support and material benefits to its member. To achieve this function its homoeostatic mechanisms within its structure must function well. This means that the family as a social unit, reflected by economic, religious structural and control aspects must enable its members to adjust to general challenges of life.

The study employed descriptive survey research methodology. The researcher applied fishbowl sampling technique in selecting 300 participants across the schools in the Local Government comprising both male and female. Questionnaire titled the Influence of Parental Background Status on SSS 2 Students Juvenility Behaviour in Ibadan South-East Local Government of Oyo State (IPBSSSS2SJB) was used to collect data from the participants

The hypotheses were tested using multiple (PPM) the data were analyzed using frequency counts percentage, mean, standard deviation analysis.

Based on the outcome of the study, the study recommended that counseling psychologist should be deployed to secondary schools for early identification of personal social issue among students. This will go a long way in reducing cases of delinquency in students. Parents with delinquent behaved children should be charged or cautioned, so they will help to check the activities of their children and wards. This will promote parent-child relationship with the consequent reduction in delinquent behavior of children.

Key Words: Social-Economic Factors, Delinquency, Family, Juvenile delinquency and Adolescent

INFLUENCE OF INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITIES ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OLUYOLE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OYO STATE

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This research examines ‘Influence of Instructional Facilities on Academic Performance of Senior Secondary School Students in Oluyole Local Government, Oyo State.’ One important dimension in teaching is related to the use of instructional technologies. Instructional facilities are very vital in teaching/learning process as they facilitate teaching/learning process.  Instructional materials are the different teaching aids or apparatus which a classroom teacher employs to facilitate his or her teaching for the achievement of the stated objective. Students’ academic performance is declining dramatically of which some factors were deduced for the trend. Such factors as teachers’ factors, students’ factors and school or environmental factors have been accounted for this. Among the school related factors are physical environment, curriculum and teaching methods employed by the teacher in communicating learning experience to the learners.

The study employed descriptive survey research methodology. The researcher applied fishbowl sampling technique in selecting 300 participants across the schools in the Local Government comprising both male and female. Questionnaire titled ‘Influence of Instructional Facilities on Academic Performance of Senior Secondary School Students in Oluyole Local Government, Oyo State’ (IIFAPSSSS) was used to collect data from the participants.

The hypotheses were tested using multiple (PPM) the data were analyzed using frequency counts percentage, mean, standard deviation analysis.

Based on the outcome of the study, that teachers of electronics should be resourceful enough to procure instructional materials and that are lacking in the schools. Teachers should check the instructional materials often to ensure that it is still working and in good running condition. Resources centers should be established at strategic locations within an educational area and be well equipped with instructional materials from where teachers could loan from.

Key Words: Instructional Facilities, Academic Performance

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LANGUAGE LABORATORY AND TEACHING AND LEARNING OF ORAL ENGLISH IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IBADAN MUNICIPALITY

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This study investigated the Relationship between Language Laboratory and Teaching and Learning of Oral English in Senior Secondary Schools in Ibadan Municipality. The spread of English Language throughout the world has conditioned non-native users of English Language to rely on it as a means of communication internationally as well as nationally, for English is used not only for academic purposes, but also for purposes of social interaction. Although learners in Nigeria learn English Language as a second language after the acquisition of their various mother tongues, these learners who are vast in their mother tongues before coming to the school system are compelled to learn English because of the roles it would play in their lives. Hence, most of these learners find it more convenient to use their mother tongue more often than the English language even in the school environment. The resultant effect of this is that some Nigerian students seem to be deficient in oral communication. 

The study employed descriptive survey research methodology. The researcher applied fishbowl sampling technique in selecting 250 participants across the schools in the Local Government comprising both male and female. Questionnaire titled the Relationship between Language Laboratory and Teaching and Learning of Oral English in Senior Secondary Schools in Ibadan Municipality (ILLETLOE) was used to collect data from the participants.

The hypotheses were tested using multiple (PPM) Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Regression Analysis. Data analysis showed significant Correlation between Language Laboratory and Teaching and Learning of Oral English in senior secondary schools in Ibadan Municipality.

Based on the outcome of the study, the study then recommend the use of Multimedia as a major tool for teaching stress and tone.

Key Words: Oral communication, Language laboratory, Teaching and Learning

INFLUENCE OF PEER GROUP ACTIVITIES ON STUDY HABITS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OLUYOLE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, IBADAN

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This study investigated Influence of Peer Group Activities on Study Habits of Secondary School Students in Oluyole Local Government, Ibadan. Peer influence can provide many positive elements in an adolescent’s life. It is important, however, to remember that peer influence can potentially have a deadly impact or other various negative effects. It is vital for education and other related professionals to understand the complex aspects of peer influence in order to stop these negative effects before they occur. It is assumed that peer influence can have both positive and negative effects on an adolescent’s academic performance and socialization.

The study employed descriptive survey research methodology. The researcher applied fishbowl sampling technique in selecting 200 participants across the schools in the Local Government comprising both male and female. Questionnaire titled the Influence of Peer Group Activities on Study Habits of Secondary School Students in Oluyole Local Government, Ibadan (IPGASH) was used to collect data from the participants and hypotheses were tested using multiple (PPM) Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Regression Analysis.

The results of the findings shows that peer group activities and the study habits of students correlates at (r = 0.740, p < 0.05), peer socialization at (r = 0.700, p < 0.05) and peer selection at (r = 0.698, p < 0.05) as such since p is lesser than 0.05 level of significance, there is significant relationship between peer group activities and study habits of secondary school students in Oluyole local Government, Ibadan.

Based on the outcome of the study, there is the need for School administrators, parents and teachers to always take cognizance of the daily activities of their students. They must be the students’ watchdog and should always take up the responsibility of counseling, advising and monitoring the students as a safeguard against bad peer influence.

Key Words: Influence, Peer Group, Study Habits, Socialization

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STUDENT ACQUISITION OF VOCATIONAL SKILL IN UNIVERSITY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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This study examined the Relationship between Student acquisition of Vocational Skill in University and Entrepreneurship. The rapid technological changes in the 21st century posses challenges to education and employment sectors. The new labor market demands have caused many graduates with various certificates to be unemployed. The massive rate of unemployment and the changing face of the economic, social, political, labor market worldwide have led to new education reforms/policies with emphasis on vocational technical education (VTE) geared towards helping the youths and adults to be self-dependent. A good curriculum is one that promotes vocational training and skills. To enhance entrepreneurship in the face of the endemic unemployment ravaging Nigeria, vocational education should serve as a panacea.

The study employed descriptive survey research methodology. The researcher applied fishbowl sampling technique in selecting 300 participants from the respondents. Questionnaire titled the Relationship between Student acquisition of Vocational Skill in University and Entrepreneurship. (RSAVSUE) was used to collect data from the participants.

The hypotheses were tested using (PPM) Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Regression Analysis. Data analysis showed significant Correlation between Student acquisition of Vocational Skill in University and Entrepreneurship.

Based on the outcome of the study, the study does recommend for the entrenchment of vocational skill acquisition programme as a mandatory in all departments of learning. Also the study, premising from the research findings calls for adequate measures such as training and employment of more personal and provision of adequate facilities to cater for that will meet up with the latest technology in use.

Key Words: Influence, Child, Academic Performance, Abuse and Child Abuse