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
Introduction
Background of the study
Research question
Purpose of study
Significance of the study
Scope of study
Limitation of the study
Definition of terms
Literature Review
Methodology
Population of the study
Sampling techniques
Research instrument
Procedure for data collection
Method of data analysis
Analysis of data
Discussion of findings
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).
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:-
1. To
assess the extent to which disruption in academic program in universities
affect students learning effectiveness.
2. To
determine whether COLBEN students relationship during strike affects students
study habit.
3. To
examine whether COLBEN strikes have direct effect on student’s academic
performance.
4. To
determine whether COLBEN strikes motivate students to learn.
1. 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?
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;-
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
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.
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.
Department | Education |
Project ID Code | EDU0032 |
Chapters | 5 Chapters |
No of Pages | 70 pages |
Methodology | Null |
Reference | YES |
Format | Microsoft Word |
Price | ₦4000, $15 |
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