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Safety and digital economy in the global south: an educator’s approach

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Safety and digital economy in the global south: an educator’s approach Authors: Akinyooye, F. E. Abstract: The rapid growth of the digital economy has created various opportunities for individuals, organisations and communities particularly in the Global South. High rates of poverty and wealth inequality plague many of the Global South nations such as China, India, Indonesia, Brazil, Pakistan, among others which has resulted in notable differences in the digital divide and restricted access to education. Education systems in the Global South often face challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, insufficient funding, and a shortage of qualified teachers. The digital economy’s disruptive effect can also be seen in a variety of sectors, including health, family life, financial services and communication networks. These problems require safeguarding individuals’ safety and security in the ever-changing contexts. This paper uses systematic literature and critical analysis to investigate the main significant benefits of an internet-based economy with improved access to information and markets, job prospects, and economic growth. It will then introduce the notion of safety education in a digital economy and its role in equipping individuals to traverse the digital landscape. Safety education can help to reduce the risks posed by digital economy.

Reading habit and gender as predictors of adult learners’ performance in english language in literacy centers in Oyo state, Nigeria

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Reading habit and gender as predictors of adult learners’ performance in english language in literacy centers in Oyo state, Nigeria Authors: Akinyooye, F. E.; Popoola, D. I. Abstract: Reading is an effort to understand the writer's message for development on a personal level and professional achievement. As a result, psychologists view it as a complex cognitive process where meanings are constructed from texts. The current study was carried out in literacy centres in Oyo State, Nigeria, to ascertain the associations between adult learners' academic accomplishment in English language, gender, and reading habits. A descriptive survey design was used in the study. The study employed a purposive sampling technique to choose 120 participants from literacy centers located in the city of Ibadan. Data were gathered using the Reading Habits Questionnaire (RHQ) and the English Language Achievement Test (ELAT). Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the responses. The empirical findings indicated that reading habit (β = -0.097; t = -0.277; p 0.783 > 0.05) and gender (β = -0.526; t = -1.577; p 0.119 > 0.05) have negative and insignificant relationship with adult learners’ academic performance. The results also indicated reading habit and gender jointly accounted for 0.04% of the total variance in the dependent variable (adult learners’ performance in the English language) among adult learners in literacy centers in Oyo State. Lastly, the findings revealed that age significantly influences adult learners ’ performance in the English language (F3,17 = 2.46; P<0.05). It is implied that adult educators should design these kinds of projects and assignments with reflective thinking in mind, taking into account the importance of reading habits for academic success. In addition, facilitators could collaborate to develop schedules for library instruction to help adult learners develop a reading habit.

Promoting digital technology for labour leaders training in Nigeria: issues and perspectives

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Promoting digital technology for labour leaders training in Nigeria: issues and perspectives Authors: Akinyooye, F. E. Abstract: Labour union leaders are very important to the success of any union activities. The labour leaders are expected to drive their members towards the achievement of the various goals set by the union. These leaders therefore need the necessary leadership skills to enable them lead effectively. Hence, the need for regular training programs to equip them with adequate skills such as. empathy, communication, problem solving, creativity, interpersonal and team work. However, such regular training programmes aimed at equipping, building and enhancing union leaders’ capacity may not be possible due to constraints like time and finance. The break out of COVID-19 which ravaged the whole world has also served as a deterrent to physical training or gathering of people in large numbers. In order to overcome these barriers, there is a call to promote digital industrial training programmes for the labour leaders through the principles of Adult Education. This paper examined the rationale and perspectives for promoting digital industrial training programmes among labour union leaders in Nigeria.

Principal leadership styles and work climate on performance of public senior secondary schools’ teachers in Ibadan metropolis

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Principal leadership styles and work climate on performance of public senior secondary schools’ teachers in Ibadan metropolis Authors: Akinyooye, F. E.; Fajimi, B. A.; Oluwatuyi, O. J. Abstract: There has been a concern that counterproductive leadership styles of principals and schoolwork environment have negative effects on teachers’ job performance in secondary schools. The study examined the impact of principal leadership styles and work climate on teachers’ performance in selected public senior secondary schools in Ibadan metropolis. The study adopted correlational survey design. A sample of 270 participants was drawn from nine public senior secondary schools in selected three local government areas in the metropolis through multistage sampling techniques. The study used validated nstruments labelled “Principal’s Leadership Styles Questionnaire’ (PLSO), ‘School Work Climate Questionnaire’ (SWCQ), and ‘Teachers’ Performance Questionnaire’ (TPQ). The Cronbach Alpha test-retest reliability coefficient of 0.71, 0.68, and 0.81 were obtained respectively for the questionnaires after trail-tested among 30 teachers outside the sample. The study found that both principal leadership styles and work climate have a significant impact on the performance of public senior secondary schools’ teachers in Ibadan metropolis. The study also identified different leadership styles used by principals in public senior secondary schools in Ibadan Metropolis which were directive, supportive, participative, and achievement-oriented leadership styles. The work climate was found to be positive with teachers reporting high levels of job satisfaction and motivation. The school management board should institute conducive work climate and organise leadership development programmes for the academic staff to increase leadership competencies of principals, boost teachers’ performance in all areas of school operations, maintain the right work climate, and improve staff morale.