Pub Date : 2024-06-01DOI: 10.46606/eajess2023v04i06.0338
Ijeoma Joyce Chukwuemeka-Nworu, Baptista Chinyere Chigbu, Chioma Ezinwanne Chukwuji, Nelson Ocho Ogbonnaya
This paper focused on the management of hybrid learning in resource-scarce communities for private and public schools, drawing insights from Nigeria. The study employed a systematic approach, consisting of an extensive literature search, article eligibility assessment and synthesis of findings. The authors offered a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and benefits associated with hybrid learning. It highlighted the importance of hybrid learning in addressing educational disparities and examined challenges faced in its implementation. Enhanced student engagement, improved learning outcomes and increased access to educational resources were identified potential benefits of hybrid learning. Effective strategies for managing the adoption process include comprehensive planning and preparation, stakeholder engagement, public-private partnerships and targeted government policies that promote hybrid learning in resource-limited communities. In conclusion, the review provided a thorough analysis of challenges and potentials of implementing hybrid learning in resource-scarce communities in Nigeria. Effective training on technology use in the classroom and continuous support for teachers is crucial to overcoming the challenges. Based on the review, it is recommended, amongst others, that there should be collaborative efforts between private and public schools, government agencies non-profits and technology companies to consolidate resources and expertise, ensuring the long-term sustainability of hybrid learning initiatives. There is a need for teacher training and support for the success of the program.
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Pub Date : 2024-06-01DOI: 10.46606/eajess2023v04i06.0328
Elias Mseti, W. Lameck, Stella Kinemo
This study adopted the systematic literature review to explore on the influence of ethical leadership on the employees’ performance. The study involved various empirical articles published between the year 2012 and 2022.these studies were retrieved through exhaustive manual searches of online databases using “ethical leadership” and “employee performance” and “job performance” keywords. The study did not find a consensus definition of ethical leadership in the literature. Brown et al.'s definition of ethical leadership has been largely used. The developed measurements did not explicitly address all aspects of ethical leadership. While three distinct survey questions were used to quantitatively analyze the ethical leadership, the Ethical Leadership Scale developed by Brown et al., is the most effective questionnaire. Finally, Ethical Leadership has been found to have a favorable impact on workers' performance. Based on the conclusions, future scholars ought to put up a comprehensive definition of ethical leadership that takes into account various factors. Furthermore, future scholars ought to develop a comprehensive measuring instrument for ethical leadership that takes into account various relevant factors. Finally, research on ethical leadership ought to be done in various nations.
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Pub Date : 2024-06-01DOI: 10.46606/eajess2023v04i06.0341
Benard Nyasimi Nyang'au, B. Mudogo, Teresa Okoth
This paper investigated teachers’ perception towards use of computer technology for teaching and learning English vocabulary in primary schools in Nyamira County, Kenya. The researchers adopted the descriptive design and employed stratified simple random and purposive sampling techniques to select 62 teachers and 23 Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs) who participated in the study through questionnaire and interview. Data was analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative techniques. The study revealed that teachers hold positive perception towards the use of computer technology in English vocabulary lessons. They perceived computer technology as important in improving the quality of vocabulary teaching and learning, increasing learners’ engagement and promoting innovation in English vocabulary. The study thus recommends a need to support the positive perception of teachers through provision of regular professional development opportunities on technology use for successful use of the computer technology in teaching and learning.
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Pub Date : 2024-06-01DOI: 10.46606/eajess2023v04i06.0342
Aurelia Ngirwa Kamuzora
This study sought to establish the impact of climate change adaptation strategies on maize productivity among smallholder farmers in Dodoma, Tanzania. Employing a cross-sectional research design, data was collected from 274 respondents who were randomly selected. A structured questionnaire was utilized for data collection, and the Propensity Score Matching (PSM) technique was employed to estimate the effects of climate adaptation strategies on maize productivity. The findings indicate that smallholder farmers who adopted climate change adaptation tactics achieved higher maize yields compared to non-adopters. Additionally, results from multiple linear regression demonstrate that increased maize yields are associated with the adoption of drought-resistant maize varieties, intercropping, minimal tillage, adjusted planting dates, fertilizers, irrigation and short-duration maize varieties. Notably, crop rotation showed no significant effect on maize productivity. Policy recommendations include government investment in promoting the adoption of climate change adaptation strategies among smallholder farmers to mitigate losses and improve the farmers’ well-being. Furthermore, investments in modern irrigation schemes and the use of drought-resilient seeds are deemed crucial for enhancing agricultural resilience in the face of climate change.
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Pub Date : 2024-06-01DOI: 10.46606/eajess2023v04i06.0335
Zungu R. Makundi, Deogratias F. Rutatora, Joshua S. Kidudu
This study examined the availability and utilization of ICT facilities in teaching and learning of agricultural sciences at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA). The study adopted a descriptive survey design and the population of the study comprised of 65 instructors from the College of Agriculture (CoA), 4 Heads of Department and the Head of ICT services at the university. A list of instructors with a minimum of ten or more years in teaching from the CoA was used to develop a sampling frame and all research respondents were purposively selected. The interview schedule and questionnaire with a reliability of 0.89 were employed as means of data collection. Quantitative data was analyzed descriptively while qualitative data were analyzed based on themes. The study revealed that most of the ICT facilities were found to be available at the university but they were inadequate to accommodate the number of instructors present at the respective departments. The study further revealed that the extent of utilization was moderate with some of the ICT facilities being over utilized while others were being underutilized. Therefore, it is recommended that the university administration should improve the ICT infrastructure at the departmental level, offer professional development programs that focus on enhancing instructors' technological proficiency and advocate for sufficient resource allocation at both the university and departmental levels to meet the growing demands of instructors and students.
本研究调查了索科因农业大学（Sokoine University of Agriculture，SUA）农业科学教学中信息和通信技术设施的可用性和利用情况。研究采用了描述性调查设计，研究对象包括农学院（CoA）的 65 名教师、4 名系主任和大学信息与通信技术服务部门负责人。研究人员利用农学院至少有十年或十年以上教龄的教师名单制定了抽样框架，并有目的性地选取了所有研究对象。在数据收集方面，采用了可靠性为 0.89 的访谈表和调查问卷。对定量数据进行了描述性分析，对定性数据则根据主题进行了分析。研究结果显示，该大学提供了大部分信息和通信技术设施，但这些设施不足以容纳各系的教师人数。研究还显示，信息与传播技术设施的利用程度适中，有些设施利用率过高，有些则利用率过低。因此，建议大学管理部门改善系一级的信息和通信技术基础设施，提供以提高教师技术能力为重点的专业发展项目，并倡导在大学和系一级分配足够的资源，以满足教师和学生日益增长的需求。
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Pub Date : 2024-06-01DOI: 10.46606/eajess2023v04i06.0331
Manirakiza Paulin, Ndagijimana Jean Baptiste
Trigonometry is a challenging area of mathematics for many students, especially for pre-service primary teachers in TTCs. The Symbolab calculator, software developed to assist mathematicians in solving complex problems, is used to improve students' performance and understanding. This study investigated the effectiveness of using the Symbolab calculator on second-year student-teachers, comparing their performance with those without the calculator. The data was analysed using the t-test. The findings showed that the integration of the Symbolab calculator significantly improved students' performance and understanding, reducing the time taken to solve trigonometric equations. It is recommended that further research be conducted on the effectiveness of combining different instructional methods in trigonometry instruction. There is a need to encourage teachers to adopt various pedagogical strategies for improved learning outcomes.
对许多学生，尤其是对培训中心的职前小学教师来说，三角学是一个具有挑战性的数学领域。Symbolab 计算器是为帮助数学家解决复杂问题而开发的软件，用于提高学生的成绩和理解能力。本研究对二年级学生教师使用 Symbolab 计算器的效果进行了调查，并将他们的成绩与未使用计算器的学生进行了比较。数据采用 t 检验法进行分析。研究结果表明，Symbolab 计算器的集成极大地提高了学生的成绩和理解能力，减少了解三角方程所需的时间。建议进一步研究在三角教学中结合不同教学方法的有效性。有必要鼓励教师采用各种教学策略，以提高学习效果。
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Pub Date : 2024-06-01DOI: 10.46606/eajess2023v04i06.0336
Kapambwe Mwelwa, Tuesday Bwalya, Edward Chibwili
The study sought to establish the effects of the Free Education Policy on learner enrollment, school infrastructure, financing and the quality of teaching and learning in community primary and secondary public schools in Zambia. The study participants included the District Education Board Secretaries, head teachers, class teachers, learners and parents from 10 provinces, selected using probability and non-probability sampling techniques. Quantitative data was collected from teachers through a structured questionnaire. In addition, qualitative data was collected from the District Education Board Secretaries, learners and parents through in-depth interviews and Focus Group Discussion guides. Quantitative data was processed, cleaned and analyzed using the SPSS 23.0 to produce descriptive statistics. Qualitative data was transcribed, sorted and analyzed along with survey data to establish emergent trends. The study found that the implementation of the Free Education Policy had increased school enrollments and government funding. The increase in the number of learners in schools has put pressure on the already overstretched educational resources like teachers, desks, textbooks, toilets and laboratory facilities, indirectly affecting the quality of education. The study suggests that Zambia's Free Education Policy implementation can be strengthened by prioritizing desks, textbooks, sanitary facilities, teacher deployment, modern classroom construction, especially in rural areas, and enacting sustainable financing legislation. The study, within the lens of the Capability Approach, has practical implications on how the implementation of the Free Education Policy can be strengthened in Zambia.
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Pub Date : 2024-06-01DOI: 10.46606/eajess2023v04i06.0334
Christopher D. Ntyangiri, Bernad J. Hayuma, Deogratias T. Mahuwi, Victor S. Nkwera, Jovin J. Kamala, Livingstone L. Kimaro
This study sought to identify and categorize factors influencing undergraduate students' Final Year Project (FYP) idea selection in Information Technology (IT) and Computer Science (CS) fields. The study adopted a systematic approach, analyzing relevant literature post-2010 from various databases. The review scrutinized factors under three primary categories: student, supervisor and environment. Eight articles were selected for analysis based on their relevance to IT and CS. Factors were categorized based on recurring themes and their frequencies were examined and presented in detailed tables. Student-centered factors (58.5%) prominently influenced project idea selection, with Student Interest, Future Ambition and Mastering English Language being noteworthy. Supervisor-centered factors (14.6%), such as Supervisor’s Area of Interest and environment-centered factors (26.8%), including Availability of Literature influenced project selection. The study concludes that institutions should prioritize strategies to enhance student-centered factors, supporting interests, future ambitions and language proficiency.
本研究旨在确定和分类影响信息技术（IT）和计算机科学（CS）领域本科生毕业设计（FYP）想法选择的因素。研究采用了一种系统方法，从各种数据库中分析了 2010 年后的相关文献。综述仔细研究了三个主要类别下的因素：学生、导师和环境。根据其与 IT 和 CS 的相关性，选取了八篇文章进行分析。根据重复出现的主题对因素进行了分类，并对其频率进行了检查，以详细表格的形式呈现。以学生为中心的因素（58.5%）对项目创意的选择产生了显著影响，其中值得注意的是学生兴趣、未来抱负和掌握英语语言。以督导为中心的因素（14.6%），如督导感兴趣的领域，以及以环境为中心的因素（26.8%），包括文献的可获得性，都对项目选择产生了影响。研究得出结论，各院校应优先考虑加强以学生为中心的因素、支持兴趣、未来抱负和语言能力的策略。
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Pub Date : 2024-06-01DOI: 10.46606/eajess2023v04i06.0340
Vundi Nason
This study dealt with management of climate changes in Turkana County, Kenya. The study used the descriptive design. The target population was 200 household-heads identified from Loima and Turkwel Wards. A sample of 60 household-heads was randomly drawn to participate in the study. A questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data while an interview collect the quantitative data. The study concluded that pastoralist communities relied on traditional interventions to cope with effects of climate change. Practiced traditional interventions include migration of people and livestock to other areas presumed to be having more supply of pasture and water and livelihood diversification. Inter-community conflicts over grazing right is the key factor that hindered the implementation of climate change interventions. Other hindering factors include migration of people and livestock, politicians’ exploitation of the pastoralist communities and food insecurity. Experienced challenges include cultural values, illiteracy, lack of trust between facilitators and the community, wrong approach and interventions being done by strangers. The study recommends that development agencies need to work in collaboration with communities to develop and implement interventions against climate change. Pastoral communities need to access relevant information on climate change through attending seminars, workshops and public meetings. Relevant stakeholders should help the pastoralist communities to overcome their unique challenges through community-based seminars and workshops. Finally, the government and other development agencies should focus on the development of pastoralist communities in the country by investing in adult education to reduce illiteracy.
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Pub Date : 2024-06-01DOI: 10.46606/eajess2023v04i06.0329
Anne Richard Mwakibete, Jennifer Kasanda Sesabo
This study examined the drivers of hired labour use among sugarcane outgrowers in Kilombero Valley, Tanzania. The study adopted the cross-sectional survey design, encompassing the population of 8,987, with the sample size of 400 drawn from four villages within Kilosa District. The composition of the sample size was determined through a stratified sampling method, categorising outgrowers based on villages, hamlets and the gender of household heads. Data was gathered through a questionnaire. Descriptive and binary logistic regression analyses were employed, with the dependent variable measured on a dichotomous scale. The results reveal that household size, income, age, gender, land size and farm distance from home significantly influenced the utilisation of hired labour while the level of education was identified as an inconsequential contributing factor. These findings shed light on the recent development of hired labour use among outgrowers in the agro-industrial sector. Therefore, improving the functioning of rural labour markets should be considered an effective way of enhancing labour productivity for the mutual benefits of both households that hire and sell labour.
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