iosr-JRME   Volume-11 ~ Issue-3 ~ May – June 2021

Abstract: The study examined undergraduate students' attitude and behavioral intentions to use of Google Classroom Application for online learning in the 21st Century. Two objectives, two research questions and two null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Descriptive analytic survey design was adopted for the study. The research population consisted of 400 level students in 2019/2020 session of Four Departments in Faculty of Education in University of Port Harcourt totally five hundred and ninety (590). The sample size of one hundred and seventy-five (175) was chosen for the study using proportionate stratified sampling techniques. The instrument was self-developed.....

KEYWORDS: Google Classroom App, Attitude, Behavioral Intention, Online learning

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[3]. Bondarenko, O., Mantulenko, S., &Pikilnya, A., (n.d) Google Classroom as a Tool of Support of Blended Learning for Geography Students. http://ceur-ws.org/Vol-2257/paper17.pdf
[4]. Mugo, D., Njagi, K., Chemwei, B., &Motanya, J.,. (2017). The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and its Application to the Utilization of Mobile Learning Technologies. https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/7608/18076ef0cf650f30f3ea69ade8f922d10588.pdf
[5]. Magen-Nagar, N., &Shonfeld, M., (2017). The impact of an online collaborative learning program onstudents' attitude towards technology.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10494820.2017.1376336
[6]. Aditia, E., Tela, N., Saleh, N., Ilona, D., &Zaitu.(2018). Understanding the Behavioral Intention to Use a University Web-Portal. EDP.

Abstract: Globally, stress problem has become a concern in the management of public secondary schools. The majority of the principals are often stressed to the point that they decide to quite being principals, others commit suicide while some of them sometimes sleep on their jobs. Stress comes about when the principal is subjected to unusual situations such as indiscipline among the students, lack of enough teachers, and work overload due to ever changing administrative roles in schools. Principals who are stressed cannot manage their schools effectively, hence there is need to examinethe contributionof principals' stress in their work performance in schools. The objective of this study was to examine the contribution of principals' stress on theirwork performance in public secondary schools in Kisumu County, Kenya.....

Key Words: Stress, contribution, principals, performance, public secondary schools, Kisumu County, Kenya

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Abstract: The study determined the effect of differentiated instruction modes on secondary school students' academic achievement in chemistry. Two research questions and three null hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted quasi-experimental design. The population of the study consisted of 3,992 secondary school year two (SS2) students offering chemistry in Aguata Education Zone of Anambra State out of which 109 SS2 students were sampled using purposive and random sampling techniques. The instrument used for data was Chemistry Achievement Test (CAT) which was validated by lecturers in the Departments of Science Education, Educational Foundations and of Pure and Industrial Chemistry in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. CAT reliability was established......

Key words: differentiated, instruction, modes, chemistry

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Abstract: Proper visual environment which allows for maximum comfort and visual performance is essential for the low vision learner. In designing the proper visual environment for children with visual impairments, careful consideration should be given to the individual needs of each low vision learner based on the requirements of the visual task. With proper training learners with low vision can read rapidly with optical devices. The study by Sykes (quoted in Harley, 1984) indicated that visually impaired high school students were able to read as well with optical devices and standard print as with large print. Since large print is not always available, optical devices can provide a more convenient and equally effective choice for some learners with low vision. Before beginning class activities, the classroom must be prepared to maximize the amount of time the student will spend on the activity. Barraga (1983) noted that magnifying devices and prescription of optical aids have received increasing attention from clinicians and instructors as a valuable means of increasing the use of functional vision and efficiency.....

Keywords: Reading proficiency; Low vision learners; Low vision devices.

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Abstract: Language as a means of communication is indispensable in the lives of humans, a fact that has been extended to formal educational settings as imparting knowledge in these settings also requires the use of language. In realization of this vital roles of language in education, Nigerian government place much value on the type of language to use at various levels of its educational stages. It is however a subject of debate in Nigeria on which language to choose as a medium of instruction in its foundation schools (primary schools). While some posit the use of Nigerian official language – English language, some opined the language of the immediate environment would be best suited to impart knowledge to the young ones. Nigerian government in its educational policy stated that........

Keywords: Nigerian government, Educational policy, Lower primary school, Mother-tongue, English language.

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Abstract: The focus of this study was to develop a diagnostic test in the concept of IUPAC nomenclature for senior secondary schools which could be used to find out students misconceptions causing their inability to write the IUPAC names of chemical substances correctly. The study is an instrumentation research which had an ex-post facto dimension due to the fact that the researchers also investigated the percentage of students misconceptions based on gender. A sample of 1080 (576, males and 504, females) senior secondary two (SSII) chemistry students from the 72 public secondary schools in Owerri Education zone I of Imo state were selected using proportionate cluster random sampling technique. Three research questions that guided the study were answered using Kuder-Richardson formula 20 (K-R20) and percentage while the hypothesis was tested using chi-square. The instrument.....

Keywords: Diagnostic test, Chemistry IUPAC nomenclature

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Abstract: Background: Learning outcomes and motivation to learn are two important aspects that must be considered in learning. Learning outcomes and learning motivation can be achieved if teachers apply appropriate teaching media and learning models. The use of inquiry-assisted webquest teaching media is a combination of teaching media and learning models that can be applied in learning. This study aims to see the application of WebQuest-based teaching materials in improving learning outcomes and learning outcomes, as well as the response of high school students to the digestive system material.
Materials and Methods: This study aims to observe the application of WebQuest-based teaching materials in improving learning outcomes and learning motivation, as well as the responses of high school students to the digestive system material. This....

Keywords: Webquest; Learning Outcomes; Learning Motivation; Student Response

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[4]. Inayah, R; Martono, T; Sawiji, H. (2013). The Influence of Teacher Competence, Student Learning Motivation, and Learning Facilities on Learning Achievement in Economics Subjects in Class XI IPS Students of SMA Negeri 1 Lasem. Journal of Insan Mandiri Education, 1(1), 1-12.
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Abstract: Background: Assessment is considered to be a process of collecting, synthesizing and interpreting information in order to make decisions on students' performance. In class, assessment can be carried out to diagnose students' problems, to assess their academic performance, to provide feedback to students and to plan instructions (Airasian, 1994). Self-assessment is done by learners to judge and monitor their own level of knowledge, performance and understanding.....

Keywords:Self-assessment, writing process, writing skills, writing habits

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