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SOCIO ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF ARTISANAL FISHERIES IN THE CABLE OGBEOGONOGO AXIS OF RIVER NIGER ASABA DELTA STATE NIGERIA

Author(s): OYIBO, AMECHI. A.

Category: Volume 2 No 3

Publication Date: 2026-06-20

This study adopted a descriptive survey research design to examine the socio-economic characteristics of fisheries stakeholders and the economic benefits derived from artisanal fishing activities in the Cable–Ogbeogonogo axis of River Niger, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria. The study population comprised fishermen, fish traders, fish processors,...

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ANALYSING MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF UNDERGROUND WATER A GOAL TOWADS ACIEVING A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT

Author(s): OGBE, AUGUSTINA CHUKWUDE, OVWIDO, STANLEY CROSSDALE

Category: Volume 2 No 3

Publication Date: 2026-06-20

Groundwater which is stored water below the ground is a highly significant resource for the provision of good quality drinking water. However, the use of water is actually limited by its quality which makes it suitable/unsuitable for particular purposes. Assessment of water quality is therefore...

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TEACHERS READINESS AND PERCEIVED BARRIERS TO INTEGRATING AI INTO CHEMISTRY PEDAGOGY IN NIGERIAN SECONDARY SCHOOLS AN OPINION PERSPECTIVE

Author(s): Leonard, Ogugua Fidelia, Daniel - Okoyomoh, Echidi Evelyn

Category: Volume 2 No 3

Publication Date: 2026-06-20

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into chemistry education holds transformative potential for Nigerian secondary schools. However, classroom adoption remains slow despite global momentum (Zawacki-Richter, Marín, Bond, & Gouverneur, 2019). This opinion paper examines teachers’ readiness and the perceived barriers hindering AI integration into chemistry...

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EFFECTS OF UTILIZATION OF INSTRUTIONAL MATERIALS IN THE TEACHING OF BIOLOGY ON STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENT

Author(s): Maria Onyedikachi Obinne, Irene Joice Onotseike Okolie & Ifeanyi David Chukwu

Category: Volume 2 No 3

Publication Date: 2026-06-20

The study investigated the effect of utilization of instructional materials in the teaching of Biology on students’ achievement in senior secondary schools in Ndokwa West Local Government Area, Delta State. Two research questions guided the study and were correspondingly hypothesized and tested at 0.05 level...

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PERCEIVED FACTORS INFLUENCING STUDENTS INVOLMENT IN PROSTITUTION IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS AND THE HEALTH IMPLICATIONS

Author(s): OGBE, AUGUSTINA CHUKWUDE, OBASOHAN, JULIET FUMNANYA, OGOCHUKWU-ISIEKWENE, MERCY NKEMDILIM, EZERIOHA, MARYLYDIA CHISOM

Category: Volume 2 No 3

Publication Date: 2026-06-12

female students were randomly drawn from the population of the study using simple random sampling techniques. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire. The instrument reliability was established through test-retest. The data generated from field survey were analyzed using weighted mean on...

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THE FUTURE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN NIGERIAS EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

Author(s): Erondu, Chimezie .N, & Chiazor Princess N

Category: Volume 2 No 3

Publication Date: 2026-06-08

This paper explores the future impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Nigerian educational system, highlighting both its transformative potential and the challenges it presents. AI holds promise in areas like personalized learning, efficient administrative systems, and data-driven decision-making. However, its implementation raises critical concerns,...

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INFLUENCE OF THE BIG FIVE PERSONALITY TRAITS ON BULLYING BEHAVIOUR OF ADOLESCENTS IN PUBLIC SECONDARYSCHOOLS IN ASABA METROPOLIS OF DELTA STATE

Author(s): OGHENEJODE MaryAnn Clara & FASASI Lukman

Category: Volume 2 No 3

Publication Date: 2026-06-08

This study examined the influence of the Big- Five Personality Traits of bullying behaviour adolescents in public secondary schools in Asaba Metropolis, Delta State. The study was guided by two objectives, and two hypotheses. This study adopted descriptive survey quantitative research design. A total sample...

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FOOD HYGIENE PRACTICES AMONG FOOD VENDORS AND STUDENTS OF FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION TECHNICAL ASABA IMPLICATIONS FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF FOOD BORNE DISEASES

Author(s): IYEGBU Rhoda Uzoamaka & OKONKWO, Grace Anene

Category: Volume 2 No 3

Publication Date: 2026-06-08

This study examined food hygiene practices among food vendors and students of Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba, implications for transmission of foodborne diseases. Two research questions guided the study. The research adopted a survey design. The total population for the study consisted of 103...

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LITERACY FOR LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE EDUCATORS IN THE 21ST CENTURY IMPERATIVENESS FOR TEACHING AND RESEARCH

Author(s): ONYEMALI ANNABEL, OGECHI (CLN)

Category: Volume 2 No 3

Publication Date: 2026-06-08

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is among the major tools for teaching and research in higher education. This study explored AI literacy for LIS educators in the 21st century and its importance for teaching and research. The descriptive study employed a structured questionnaire to collect data from...

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Teaching Democracy amid Political Distrust Civic Education and Political Socialization in Nigeria

Author(s): NEZIANYA, Patrick Onochie & NWOSU, J Oluchi & Erondu, C Chimezie

Category: Volume 2 No 3

Publication Date: 2026-06-08

Democratic consolidation in Nigeria seems to be undermined by a deepening crisis of institutional trust and civic disengagement. Turnout of voters in the 2023 presidential election fell to 26.72 per cent, the lowest recorded since the return to civil rule in 1999, reflecting a widening...

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Systematic Review on The Impact of Environmental Education on Waste Management Practices in Rivers State Nigeria

Author(s): OJIRE,COLLINS CHIDIEBERE, & CHUKWU CHIOMA

Category: Volume 2 No 3

Publication Date: 2026-06-11

Waste management has become one of the most pressing environmental challenges confronting rapidly urbanizing states in sub-Saharan Africa, and Rivers State, Nigeria, is no exception. The proliferation of solid waste across Port Harcourt and the state's other urban centres reflects not only infrastructural deficits but...

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ENHANCING BASIC EDUCATION LEARNERS COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENTS IN DELTA STATE THROUGH EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMME

Author(s): Ndibueze, Scholar Ego (Mrs.), Ezugoh, Theodorah Chinelo PhD

Category: Volume 2 No 3

Publication Date: 2026-06-11

This study investigated the importance of enhancing basic education learners’ cognitive and social academic engagements in Delta State through effective administration of school feeding programme. Two research questions guided the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Only the 1,130 head teachers within...

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THE NEED FOR TRAINED PARAPROFESSIONALS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ROLES CHALLENGES AND POLICY DIRECTIONS

Author(s): Uche Cynthia, Nwokobia, Numdi Ijeoma collins

Category: Volume 2 No 3

Publication Date: 2026-06-11

Early Childhood Education (ECE) relies on a competent workforce to provide quality learning experiences that support children's holistic development. Among this workforce, paraprofessionals play important roles in assisting teachers, promoting child development, supporting inclusive education, maintaining safe learning environments, and strengthening homeschool relationships. This paper...

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THE FUTURE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN NIGERIA’S EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

Author(s): Erondu, Chimezie .N, & 2Chiazor Princess N.

Category: Volume 2 No 3

Publication Date: 2026-06-09

This paper explores the future impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Nigerian educational system, highlighting both its transformative potential and the challenges it presents. AI holds promise in areas like personalized learning, efficient administrative systems, and data-driven decision-making. However, its implementation raises critical concerns,...

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INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY AS AN AUTHENTIC TOOL FOR IMPROVED EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM IN NIGERIAN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS

Author(s): JOETEPP

Category: Volume 2 No 2

Publication Date: 2024-05-24

  Abstract  Information and communication technology is an integral part of modern life and contemporary education. This study is designed to outline the need for ICT to facilitate cutting-edge opportunities in education in Nigerian higher institutions. At present, Nigeria is on the wrong side of...

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UTILIZATION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AS GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING TOOLS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY AND COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Author(s): JOETEPP

Category: Volume 2 No 2

Publication Date: 2024-05-18

  Abstract Security of lives and property plays an important role in the development of any country as investors in any economy wants to be assured of the safety of their investment. Insecurity in  Nigeria manifests itself through different forms like kidnapping, farmers-headers clash, Boko-Haram...

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TRENDING ISSUES IN EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC ERA THE ROLE OF STAKEHOLDERS

Author(s): JOETEPP

Category: Volume 2 No 2

Publication Date: 2024-05-18

  Abstract The Nigerian education sector is a crucial factor for sustainable national development in the country. It is an important instrument by which countries of the world undergo rapid socio-economic, cultural, religious, political and environmental reforms. Given the role of the Nigerian education sector...

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SCHOOL HEALTH CARE AND SECURITY SERVICES NEEDED FOR MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN DELTA STATE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC ERA

Author(s): JOETEPP

Category: Volume 2 No 2

Publication Date: 2024-05-18

  Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic era coupled with its health challenges and security threats to both students and the educational system, which has become a source of worry for education stakeholders towards effective management of the Nigerian secondary schools, warranted the present study. The objective...

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RELEVANCE OF VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING PROGRAMME FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ECONOMIC SECURITY AND EMPLOYABILITY IN COVID-19 ERA IN DELTA STATE

Author(s): JOETEPP

Category: Volume 2 No 2

Publication Date: 2024-05-18

  Abstract This study examined the relevance of vocational guidance and counselling programme for secondary school students’ economic security and employability in COVID-19 era in Delta State. Two research questions guided this study. The descriptive survey research design was employed in the study. The population...

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QUALITY ASSURANCE IN NIGERIA EDUCATION THE MISSING LINKS

Author(s): JOETEPP

Category: Volume 2 No 2

Publication Date: 2024-05-18

  Abstract This article is a product of an intention to bring to bear the concept of quality assurance and its practice in Nigeria, mostly in the education industry. The target is to identify missing links believing its efficacy in developing the sector and its...

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PROPELLING SELF-RELIANCE THROUGH BUSINESS EDUCATION

Author(s): JOETEPP

Category: Volume 2 No 2

Publication Date: 2024-05-18

  Abstract The alarming rate of youth‘s restiveness, unemployment, poverty, insecurity coupled with the corona-virus pandemic, calls for this study on Propelling Self-reliance through Business Education Entrepreneurial Skills’ Acquisition amid Covid-19 Era in Colleges of Education in Delta and Edo States. Two research questions and...

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PRINCIPALS’ PERCEPTION OF TEACHERS’ COMPETENCE IN CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OSHIMILI SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, DELTA STATE

Author(s): JOETEPP

Category: Volume 2 No 2

Publication Date: 2024-05-18

  Abstract The study investigated principals’ perception of the extent of teachers’ competence in classroom management in secondary schools in Oshimili South Local Government Area, Delta State. The study was guided by three research questions. It was a descriptive survey design. The population of study...

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NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SECURITY IN NIGERIA

Author(s): JOETEPP

Category: Volume 2 No 2

Publication Date: 2024-05-18

  Introduction In May 1999 Nigeria’s return to democracy was accompanied with fresh hopes and concealed optimism. This optimism is predicated on the fact that democracy would guarantee freedom, liberty, and equity and enhances security of lives and property, which would indeed repositions development trajectories...

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LITERACY EDUCATION, SECURITY AND OTHER

Author(s): JOETEPP

Category: Volume 2 No 2

Publication Date: 2024-05-18

  Abstract   This paper examined literacy education, security and other trending issues in Covid-19 era. Literacy involves using reading, writing, speaking, listening and viewing to gain more knowledge. Viewing to gain more knowledge. It is one of the most important parts of education. Security...

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INVESTIGATION INTO GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMMES IN COVID-19 ERA IN DELTA STATE CENTRE COORDINATORS AND FACILITATORS’ PERCEPTIONS

Author(s): JOETEPP

Category: Volume 2 No 2

Publication Date: 2024-05-18

  Abstract This study was an investigation into extent of government funding for effective management of adult education programmes in covid-19 era in Delta State; centre coordinators and facilitators’ perceptions. Three research questions guided the study. Descriptive survey research design was employed in the study....

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INFLUENCE OF E-LEARNING APPROACHES ON PUPILS’ LEARNING INTEREST DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN SELECTED PRIVATE PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN ASABA METROPOLIS

Author(s): JOETEPP

Category: Volume 2 No 2

Publication Date: 2024-05-18

  Abstract The use of e-learning in the teaching-learning process has come to stay. This study was carried out to examine the influence of e-learning approaches on pupils’ learning interest during the covid-19 pandemic in selected private primary schools in Asaba metropolis. Two research questions...

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INCORPORATING E-TECHNOLOGY INTO GENERAL ART AND APPLIED ART EDUCATION CLASSROOMS IN NIGERIA BRIDGING THE ADDITIONAL GAP CREATED BY COVID -19

Author(s): JOETEPP

Category: Volume 2 No 2

Publication Date: 2024-05-18

   Abstract While early experiments in digital and technological art began in the 1960s, degree programs that focused on it did not emerge until the 1980s. Most digital art pioneers were self-taught and created their work at research centers and universities. Emerging digital artists were...

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EXTENT OF RESOURCES PROVISION IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION (COES) IN DELTA STATE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC ERA

Author(s): JOETEPP

Category: Volume 2 No 2

Publication Date: 2024-05-18

  Abstract The challenges of COVID-19 pandemic to educational institutions which requires checkmate the amount of educational resources and facilities provided in teacher education institutions like the Colleges of Education (COEs) have led to this study. This study, therefore, sought to investigate the extent of...

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EVALUATING ADULT LEARNERS KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF EXERCISE IN OSHIMILI SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE

Author(s): JOETEPP

Category: Volume 2 No 2

Publication Date: 2024-05-18

  Abstract This paper examined Adult learners knowledge and practices of exercise  in Oshimili South LGA of Delta State. Four (2) research questions guided the study. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The targeted population for this study consists of all  adult learners in...

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CHALLENGES OF COVID 19 PANDEMIC ON ADULT LEARNERS ENGAGED IN SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SME) IN OSHIMILI SOUTH LOCAL GIVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE, ASABA.

Author(s): JOETEPP

Category: Volume 2 No 2

Publication Date: 2024-05-18

  Abstract. The study examined the challenges of COVID 19 pandemic on adult learners engaged in small and medium enterprises{SME}  in Oshimili south Local Government area of Delta State.The population of the study comprised  the entire adult learners in all literacy centers in Oshimili  South...

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CHALLENGES OF COVID 19 PANDEMIC ON ADULT LEARNERS ENGAGED IN SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SME) IN OSHIMILI SOUTH LOCAL GIVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE, ASABA. (2)

Author(s): JOETEPP

Category: Volume 2 No 2

Publication Date: 2024-05-18

    Abstract. The study examined the challenges of COVID 19 pandemic on adult learners engaged in small and medium enterprises{SME}  in Oshimili south Local Government area of Delta State.The population of the study comprised  the entire adult learners in all literacy centers in Oshimili ...

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ASSESSMENT OF TEACHER MOTIVATIONAL MECHANISMS DETERMINING TEACHERS’ JOB COMMITMENT IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA

Author(s): JOETEPP

Category: Volume 2 No 2

Publication Date: 2024-05-18

  Abstract The poor and lack of teachers’ job commitment witnessed among many primary school teachers in Delta State coupled with its negative consequences of the pupils’ academic performances and achievements was the main reason for conducting this present study. This study however, was designed...

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ALCOHOL AND DRUG USAGE AMONG ADOLESCENT STUDENTS A CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROBLEM IN NIGERIA

Author(s): JOETEPP

Category: Volume 2 No 2

Publication Date: 2024-05-18

  Abstract This paper examined the trends of students (adolescence) involvement in alcoholism and other forms of drug abuses and the effects on adolescents’ education and as a contemporary social problem in Nigeria. Alcohol and drugs amongst adolescents have become a daunting menace in Nigeria....

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JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, THE TEACHER, AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES (JOETEPP)-VOLUME 2, NUMBER 2, 2023

Author(s): JOETEPP

Category: Volume 2 No 2

Publication Date: 2023-11-02

EDITORIAL NOTE The Journal of Education the Teacher and Professional Practices (JOETEPP) is inclusive journal that embraces all educational disciplines as far as teachers are involved in such disciplines. Thus, it addresses novel and contemporary educational and social issues in society. This edition focuses on...

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