THE EFFECT OF LECTURER STRIKE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, EKIADOLOR-BENIN
ATTENTION:
BEFORE YOU READ THE CHAPTER ONE
OF THE PROJECT TOPIC BELOW, PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW.THANK YOU!
INFORMATION:
YOU CAN GET THE COMPLETE
PROJECT OF THE TOPIC BELOW. THE FULL PROJECT COSTS N5,000 ONLY. THE FULL
INFORMATION ON HOW TO PAY AND GET THE COMPLETE PROJECT IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS
PAGE. OR YOU CAN CALL: 08068231953, 08168759420
THE EFFECT
OF LECTURER STRIKE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION,
EKIADOLOR-BENIN
ABSTRACT
This
research work carried on the effect of lecturer strike action on academic
performance of students in College of Education in Ovia North East Local
Government Area of Edo State for the accomplishment of the objectives of this
research questions was drawn for fifty students, the findings of this research
related that;-
1. Strike is
caused by irregularities of teachers’ salary.
2.
Indiscipline of students in various schools
3. Lack of
dialogue between Government and Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT).
Other result
to strike actions, the effect of this strike actions is usually decreased in
performance of students academic in secondary school, in the years that are
strike free. This study identified the fact that persistent strike leads to low
moral in both students and teachers. The following recommendations and
suggestions according to the research, if taken will reduce or totally
eliminate strike.
1.
Attractive remuneration
2. Adequate
financing
3. Adherence
to collective bargaining
4. Provision
of adequate education facilities and infrastructure that will enhance learning.
5. The use
of dialogue in resolving conflicts
TABLE OF
CONTENT
Chapter One
Introduction
Background
of the study
Research
question
Purpose of
study
Significance
of the study
Scope of
study
Limitation
of the study
Definition
of terms
Chapter Two
Literature
Review
Chapter
Three
Methodology
Population
of the study
Sampling
techniques
Research
instrument
Procedure
for data collection
Method of
data analysis
Chapter Four
Analysis of
data
Discussion
of findings
Chapter Five
Summary
Conclusion
and Recommendation
Suggestion
for further research
Reference
Appendix
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY
As a student
one deserves to know what to do in the bid to enhance or explore effective
performance in his/her educational aspect. It is probably pertinent to even
reassure oneself about who a student is in
to be doing such as individual under discussion find himself or herself
in a college, polytechnics or university setting charges with the task of
acquiring knowledge, skills and trying to modify his academic performance the
role of living in the midst of other colleague and getting about the acquisition
of the desired knowledge which are modified and influenced by both the
materials and human features of the environments. The profile for this
presentation consists of consideration of the responsibilities of a student. A
high light of some factors which can hinder the effective performance of the
roles of the students are;
1. Hindrance of one’s self social grove like
gang, clique etc
2. Failure to set target to be accomplished.
3. Lack of full knowledge or sometimes disregard
for school rules and regulation and the most hindrance is the COEASU strike
action which could be the talk on this project.
This project
attempts to examine the effect of lecturer strike on the academic performance
of students in schools in Nigeria at large and College of Education, Ekiadolor
Edo State in particular. The secondary school community is composed of many
staff unions; strike by any of these unions has a tendency of lowering the
standard of education.
In this
work, attention will be paid to the impact of Nigeria Union of Teacher (NUT)
strike action on student’s academic performance. This is primary because COEASU
performs the initial functions of inculcating knowledge on Nigeria secondary
schools students. The researcher will also examine the effects COEASU strike has
on the quality and standard of school
leavers produced from secondary schools.
A study of
this nature is necessary because education has the universal function of
contributing to the perpetration of societies by transmitting ideals, values
and norms from generation to generation thereby preparing the youth for active
role in the society. Education also displays the value conflicts that exist
between ideals and real norms that are typical of all cultures.
Fafunwa
(2004) in recantation of the above facts stated that an ideal educational
medium should be able to help the beneficiaries, develop the abilities,
attitude and others forms of behaviour which are positive value to the society
in which they live.
Ejoh (2009)
also recognized that an ideal education is very important to an individual, his
family, his immediate community and the country as a whole. It helps to develop
his mental capability, widen his horizon and increases his job options. It is
therefore important that every individual acquires basic education. Aristotle
(2008) also recognized the indispensable function of education, which he stated
in his book that the aims of education should include;
a. The
realizations of the capabilities and potential of individuals
b. The
development of the body
c. The
training of the appetites which is character or moral development
d. The
development of the intellect or reason. He further hold that non of the above
should be emphasized at the expense of the others
In line with
the above aims and functions of education, the Nigeria government in its 2001
policy on education are the building;
1. A free
and democratic society
2. A just
and egalitarian society
3. A United,
strong and self-reliant nation
4. A great
and dynamic economy
5. A land
full of bright and full opportunity for all citizens
Presently,
education in Nigeria has not been able to achieve the noble objective because
it is in deep problems. Paramount among these problems is the incessant
COEASUstrike, which has often disrupted academic activities. Many reasons can
be seen responsible for these incessant strikes by the NUT. Prominent among
those problems according to COEASUare those of funding, lacks of autonomy and
dehumanizing working conditions in trying to find a lasting solution to these
problems, the long commission set up by the federal government recommended in
their report a 90% funding level for next fifteen years 2002-2007.
The
recommendations were adopted in the agreement between the federal government of
Nigeria and the COEASUunfortunately government reneged on the agreement. For
instance, funding in 2006 should have been four times more than what was
prescribed by the report but fell short of this expectation because of
government attitude towards funding education. The economic down turn and the
foreign exchange rates did not help matters. Judging from the economic down
turn, the review of the agreement which government bluntly turned down.
Folioing this there has been several strikes action by the Nigerian Union of
Teachers since then this situation was further aggravated by the way government
reacted to NUTS strike action. Instead of engaging in meaningful dialogue with
the teachers, the governments sacked some and even went as far as forcefully
ejecting them from their official quarters.
In addition
to the humiliation, government refused to pay them their salaries and other
entitlement. As a result of this, most teachers left for the private sectors
while some others went to private schools in search of greener pastures. Some
student’s looks to crime, while others also secured temporary employments and
yet others get involve in street hawking and became juvenile delinquents. The
consequence of these strike action has led to a condition fall in education standard.
The conflict
between the federal government and teachers has been occurring intermittently
in some state secondary schools following from this, it becomes pertinent that
a lasting solutions be formed through a comprehensive research on the effect of
strike on the academic standard of students. This work intends to do this by
drawing government attention to the various steps to be taken in order to
eliminate these problems once and for all.
Effects of
lecturer strike on academic performance of students is principally the effect
of strike actions by the academic staff union in Colleges of Education and
universalities in Nigeria (ASUU) have had serious side effects on the academic
performance of the students. Founded in 1978, t he union organized nationwide
strikes to challenge the military regimes of General Mohammed Buhari, General
Ibrahim Babangida and general Sani Abacha. The union have also used strike
actions to demand fair wages, university autonomy, finding of Nigeria
Universities/Colleges of Education.
Strike
according to Chijioke (2013) “ is an organized work stoppage by a body of
workers to enforce compliance with demands made on an employer or a group of
employers” generally COLBEN uses strike as a means to force the government to
respect the demands of the union. Almost all heads of state and presidents of
Nigeria between 2008 and 2013 have been compelled by COLBEN through strike to
meet their demands.
Disruptions
in academic programs serve as non-motivational factor to the students. It discourages
them from leaving. It is not surprising therefore that during strike actions,
most students are seen involved in diverse activities such as sexual
immorality, cyber scan, pool betting, unnecessary gossip, watching of films and
reading comic materials for entertainment purposes rather their reading their
books. In the long run, they soon forget about academic and are no longer
prepared for class activities which negatively affect their leaving capability.
Odubela
(2012) concluded that an effective learning or an enhanced academic performance
is achieved by successful covering of the course outline timely and before the
examination. This is rarely achieved with strike action in place. From the
above review therefore, the researcher is of the view that disruption in
academic programmes as caused by strike action breeds disappointment,
frustration, emotional and psychological trauma, unpreparedness on the part of
the students and lack of motivation, which sum up to non-conducive environment
for effective learning in Nigeria colleges of education and universities, a
situation that dampens human development.
However,
little attention is given to the effects of COLBEN constant strikes on the
academic performance of students in Nigeria universities. This study therefore
intends to examine the series of COLBEN strikes and the direct effects it has
on the students grade point average (GPA).
1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEMS
Colleges of
Education and Universities worldwide is regarded as the citadel of knowledge,
the fountain of intellectualism, the most appropriate ground for the incubation
of leaders of tomorrow. However, over the last thirty years in Nigeria, the
university system has witnessed an unprecedented industrial unrest and so many
official assaults than other social institutions. Statistics from the National Universities
commission (2002) reveal that since 2002 COLBEN has embarked on strike over 23
times to drive home its demands. As with all industrial conflicts, strikes have
significant wider social consequences. Many have argued that those in
authorities see universities as a burden and as institutions to be exploited
and left desolate. To arrest the situation, COLBEN have went on industrial
actions several times with the recent one in 2013 lingering for more than 6
months. There is hardly a full academic session that students and staff, crises
will not result in loss of studies, delayed graduation for students and
economic waste for students, parents and the country as a whole.
However,
little attention is given to the effects of COLBEN constant strikes on the
academic performance of students in Nigeria universities. This study therefore
intends to examine the series of COLBEN strikes and the direct effects it has
on the students, grade point average (GPA).
1.3 RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
The general
aim of this study is to find out the effects of COLBEN strikes on the academic
performance of university students. The specific objectives are:-
To assess
the extent to which disruption in academic program in universities affect
students learning effectiveness.
To determine
whether COLBEN students relationship during strike affects students study
habit.
To examine
whether COLBEN strikes have direct effect on student’s academic performance.
To determine
whether COLBEN strikes motivate students to learn.
1.4 RESEARCH QUESTION
To what
extent would disruption in academic program in Nigerian universities due to
COLBEN strike affect students learning effectiveness?
2. Would
Colben student relationship during
strike affects students study habit?
3. Do COLBEN
strikes have direct effect on students academic performance?
4. Do COLBEN
strikes motivate students to learn?
1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY
This topic
has not been well researched in the existing literature. Thus, the significance
of this study lies in its contribution to the body of knowledge as follows;-
This
research provides a detailed account of the main disputes and considers
specifically some of the factors that are responsible for COLBEN strikes in
Nigeria.
The study is
significant to the state and federal government who will appreciate that the
inability to implement the joint decision reached have serious implications for
the learning effectiveness of the students.
The study is
significant to colleges of education and university management who are not in
vantage position to apply management techniques by consultation in all issues
involving labour problems.
The study
would also benefit COLBEN member who might not be unaware that the strike
actions have direct consequences on their students and should seek alternative
means to resolve disputes with federal government of Nigeria.
1.6 SCOPE OF STUDY
COLBEN was
established in 1978 and has since then encountered some of the worst problems
in the history of trade unionism in the country, while the primary aim, of this
study is to investigate whether COLBEN strikes have direct effects on students
overall grade point average, the research also touches on the primary causes
and effects of the industrial conflict between the academic staff union of
Colleges of Education and the government of Nigeria. Also, rather than focusing
generally on the COLBEN disputes since inception in 1978, the study
specifically looks at COLBEN strikes from 2009 to 2013 and its consequences on
students academic performance.
1.8 DEFINITION OF TERMS
In the
research, some terms, which are used connotatively, are defined and classified
to enable us, understand the context they are used.
L. G. A.:
Local Government Area
Instructional
Aids (materials): These are teaching materials which teachers use in order to
assist in his teaching.
Teaching: A
process which bring about a relative change in behaviour over time in academic
situation
Method: this
is the procedure in which a goal can be achieved in teaching
Student: A
person who is studying at a school or college
Teachers: A
person who teaches (profession)
Strike: A
time or period when work is not done because of disagreement over pay or
working conditions
Academics:
Teaching and studying in a college or schools subjects taught to provide skills
for the mind rather than for the hand.
HOW TO GET THE FULL PROJECT
WORK
PLEASE, print the following
instructions and information if you will like to order/buy our complete written
material(s).
HOW TO RECEIVE PROJECT
MATERIAL(S)
After paying the appropriate
amount (#5,000) into our bank Account below, send the following information to
08068231953 or 08168759420
(1)
Your project topics
(2)
Email Address
(3)
Payment Name
(4)
Teller Number
We
will send your material(s) after we receive bank alert
BANK ACCOUNTS
Account
Name: AMUTAH DANIEL CHUKWUDI
Account
Number: 0046579864
Bank:
GTBank.
OR
Account
Name: AMUTAH DANIEL CHUKWUDI
Account
Number: 2023350498
Bank:
UBA.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL:
08068231953 or 08168759420
AFFILIATE
Comments
Post a Comment