Dr. EZIECHINE CHARITY UCHE
Publication Title Perceived Influence of Human Capital Development on Job Performance of Business Educators in Tertiary Institutions in Delta State, Nigeria
Publication Type journal
Publisher Journal of Educational Research on Children, Parents & Teachers, Volume 5, Number 1, 2024, 71-82 ISSN: 2664-3812, https://ercptjournal.org/
Paper Link https://ercptjournal.org/
Publication Authors IYAMU, Ewemade (PhD)1, EZIECHINE, Charity Uche (PhD)2
Year Published 2024-01-01
Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of human capital development on
job performance of business educators in tertiary institutions in Delta State, Nigerian. A
descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. Three research questions guided
the study and two null hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of
significance. The study was conducted in the eight tertiary institutions where business
education is being offered. These comprised of three Universities, two Polytechnics and
three Colleges of Education. The population of the study comprised 175 business
educators. The entire population was used due to its manageable size. The instrument
for data collection was a structured questionnaire with 15 items. The instrument was
structured in line with the research questions, with four-point rating scales of very high
extent (VHE) 4 points, high extent (HE) 3 points, low extent (LE) 2 points and very low
extent (VLE) 1 point. The instrument was validated by three research experts from Delta
State University Abraka. The reliability of the instrument was determined through test re-
test method. The instrument was administered to a sample of 20 business educators in
Auchi Polytechnic Edo state who were not part of the sample as the entire population was
used as the sample size. The first and second administrations were conducted within an
interval of two weeks. Data obtained were analyzed using Pearson’s Product Moment
Correlation Coefficient and a reliability coefficient of 0.90 was obtained, hence the
instrument was considered reliable. Data collected were analyzed with mean and
standard deviation while the null hypotheses were tested using independent samples t-
test statistical tool. Findings revealed that training and development to a high extent
influence on job performance of business educators. Based on the findings, the study
recommends that the government should encourage on-the-job training programmes for
business educators so as to enhance their knowledge and skills needed for effective job
performance and that school authorities should adopt mentoring strategies in order to
expose employees to the necessary work ethics and rudiments that could strengthen their
performance and promote mentor/mentee relationship, thereby enhancing mutual
understanding and good work environment for effective performance and optimal
productivity among others.
Publication Title VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION: AN EFFECTIVE MECHANISM FOR SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Publication Type journal
Publisher University of Delta Journal of Contemporary Studies in Education Vol. 2 No. 2
Publication Authors Charity Uche Eziechine1; Abigail O. Ofume 2
Year Published 2024-02-02
Abstract The paper examined vocational and technical
education as an effective mechanism for
sustainable national development in Nigeria.
Conceptual clarification of vocational and
technical education and national and
sustainable national development were x
rayed. The paper discussed the roles of
vocational and technical education in
sustainable national development. Obstacles
of the VTE program in sustainable national
development and the way forward were also
x-rayed. Based on discussions, a conclusion
was drawn and recommendations made as
follows: a review of the VTE curriculum to
reflect the current trends in technological
development, adequate funding of the
program, regular training of VTE personnel,
inclusion of VTE experts in decisions that
affect the program, among, others.
Publication Title DETERMINANTS INFLUENCING CAREER CHOICE OF BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN DELTA STATE NIGERIA
Publication Type journal
Publisher University of Delta Journal of Contemporary Studies in Education Vol. 1 No. 1
Publication Authors Charity Uche Eziechine 1& Jane Nwakego Egbri 2
Year Published 2024-08-08
Abstract The study examined the determinants influencing
the career choice of business education students
in tertiary institutions in Delta State. Three
research questions guided the study, and one
null hypothesis was formulated and tested at a
0.05 alpha significance level. A descriptive
survey design was adopted for the study. The
study
was conducted in public tertiary
institutions
that
run business education
programmes. The study population comprised
196 200-level business education students for
the 2019/2020 academic session. The entire
population was used as a sample due to its
manageable size. No sampling technique was
employed. A structured questionnaire of 15
items was used for data collection. The
instrument was structured in line with the
research questions, with four rating scales very
high extent (4 points), high extent (3 points), low
extent (2 points) and very low extent (1 point).
The instrument was face validated by three
research experts. A reliability test was
conducted using a sample of 20 business
education students at Anambra State University.
They were not part of the study since the entire
population was used as a sample size. The first
and second administrations were done within an
interval of two weeks. To measure the degree of
consistency between the first and second
administrations, data obtained were analyzed
using the Cronbach Alpha Statistics method and
a reliability coefficient of 0.89 was obtained.
Hence the instrument was considered reliable.
The researcher administered copies of the
questionnaire to respondents with the help of
four research assistants, one from the schools
under review. Completed copies were retrieved,
and data collected were analyzed using
descriptive and inferential statistics. While mean
(x) and standard deviation (SD) were used to
analyze data from the research questions, t-test
statistics were used to test the null hypothesis at
a 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed
that
personal
interest,
home/parental
background and peer group influence the career
choice of business education students. Also,
male and female business education students do
not significantly differ in their career choice in
tertiary institutions in Delta State. The study
recommends that career choice be initiated in
schools as early as the nursery/primary school
years. Career seminars and talks are organized
regularly to expose students to areas of interest
as they choose their career paths. Also, school
administrators and other stakeholders organize
special sensitization crusades to educate parents
on the need not to force their children/wards
into their own career choice but, with guidance
and support, allow them to make their own right
career choice. The study also recommends that
career counsellors educate students on the need
to choose a career based on interest and
knowledge in a particular course or subject
area, not necessarily choosing a career because
their friends choose it.
Publication Title BUILDING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE: THROUGH THE INTERSECTION OF BUSINESS EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMMES IN NIGERIA
Publication Type journal
Publisher Journal of Science, Vocational and Technical Education
Publication Authors Charity Uche EZIECHINE, Chineze Linda ANINYE-RANOR
Year Published 2024-10-16
Abstract The study examined building community resilience through the intersection of business education and entrepreneurial empowerment programmes in Nigeria. Three research questions guided the study and one null hypothesis was formulated and tested. A correlationalsurvey research design was employed for the study. The population consisted of 120 beneficiaries of the entrepreneurial programme. No sample was required as the population was manageable. A 15-itemstatements questionnaire was used as an instrument fordata collection which was validated by two research experts. The reliability of the instrument was determined using the test-retest technique. Data obtained were analyzed with Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient Statistics and it yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.86. This value was considered appropriate for the study. Mean, Standard Deviation and Pearson Product Moment Correlational Coefficient were used to analyze data from the research questions while linear regression was used to test the hypothesis at an alpha level of 0.05. Findings indicate a positive relationship between community resilience business education and entrepreneurial empowerment. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that school administrators and other stakeholdersshould ensure an adequate integration of entrepreneurial initiatives by creating technology and innovative centres. More avenues for financial service assessments should also be created toenhance quality of life and improve capacity building and adaptability in communities.
Publication Title EFFECT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAMMES IN DELTA STATE
Publication Type journal
Publisher journal of association of vocational and technical educators of Nigeria
Publication Authors EZIECHINE CHARITY UCHE (PhD) & IYAMU, E. (PhD)
Year Published 2021-07-20
Abstract The emergence of Covid-19 pandemic and its associated disruptions to all human activities, demand that researches he conducted to investigate the extent of its effect on education generally, and on business education programme in particular This study therefore examined the effect of Covid-19 pandemic on Business Education programmes in Colleges of Education in Delta State, Nigerio. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. Two research questions guided the study and one null hypothesis formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study was conducted in the three Colleges of Education offering business education in Delta State which include, College of Education Warri, the defunct College of Education Agbor, and College of Education Mosogar. The population of the study comprised 102 final year students of 2019/2020 academic session. The entire population was used because of its manageable size A structured questionnaire with 16 items was used as instrument for data collection. The instrument was on a four point rating scale of Strongly Agreed-4points, Agreed-3points, Disagreed-2points, and Strongly Disagreed-point. Mean and standard deviation were used to analyze data collected based on the research questions while the hypothesis was texted using t-test statistical tool. Findings revealed that there were school closures and all face-to-face physical interactions disrupted so as to contain the spread of the virus and mitigate its effect on humanity. It was also revealed that online teuching-learning classes were upted for by most institutions of higher learning as a means of continuing learning activities. The study also observed that there were learning losses due to challenges associated with on-line classes. Based on the findings, the study recommends that Ministry of higher education should collaborate with various school management to ensure that the academic calendar disrupted, be extended and extra classes put in place for students, in order to gain back the learning losses and catch up with the expected learning targets. Capacity buildings through ICT trainings should also be regularly organized by school authorities to equip lecturers and students on how to tackle any form of future academic disruption. The study also recommend that school managements should encourage blended learning approach of face-to-face learning interaction and online learning classes in order not to be taken unaware by any eventuality such as lockdown orders and school closures
Publication Title HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICE AS CORRELATES OF JOB PERFOMANCE AND COMMITMENT OF ACADEMIC STAFF IN NIGERIA UNIVERSITIES
Publication Type journal
Publisher centre for research, industrial linkage and international cooperation, Alk-Hikmaah University, Ilorin, Kwara State
Publication Authors Charity Uche Eziechine
Year Published 2024-12-06
Abstract This study examined human resource management (HRM) practices as correlates of Job Performance and commitment of Academic Staff in Nigerian Universities with focus on business educators. Three (3) research questions guided the study and three null hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted correlational survey research design. A population of 56 business educators was used for the study. The entire population of the 56 business educators constituted the sample size since it was manageable. The instrument for data collection was the questionnaire titled "Human Resource Management Practices as Correlates of Job PerformanceandCommitmentof Business Educatorsin Nigerian Universities Questionnaire."(HRMPCJPCBENUQ). Findings revealed that HRM practices significantly predict job performance and commitment of business educators. Based on the findings, the study recommended among others, that school managements should make concise effort to ensure that viable human resource departments are constituted where none existed and to also make certain that human resource management practices are well-articulated in institutions for effective performance and optimal service delivery especially in Nigerian Universities.
Publication Title STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING STUDENTS ENROLMENT INTO TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN NIGERIA
Publication Type journal
Publisher UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, BENIN CITY
Publication Authors Charity Uche Eziechine
Year Published 2024-12-12
Abstract The enrolment trend of students into Technical Education programme is gradually sliding downward. This downward trend is becoming worrisome. Therefore, if it is not checked, the dream of having more trained craftmen, technicians, technologist or technical educators to meet the manpower needed in the nation for technology growth and development may be endangered. It is because of the aforementioned reasons that the papers seek to review the strategies of enhancing students' enrolment into Technology Education programme in Nigerian schools. Sequel to the aforementioned the paper recommends among others school public relation, scholarship programme, accessibility and proximity to school environment, provision of adequate and functional instructional facilities, improved instructional techniques, providing education for self-reliant, public private partnership system of education intervention as some of the strategies of enhancing students' enrolment into Technology Education programme.
Publication Title FEMALE EDUCATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Publication Type journal
Publisher INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE FORUM FOR AFRICAN WOMEN IN EDUCATION
Publication Authors Charity Uche Eziechine
Year Published 2018-06-04
Abstract The issue of gender inequality has attracted attention globally. International organization like the United Nations (UN) has been making efforts to ensure that women all over the world are given equal rights like their male counterparts in all spheres of life endeavours, education inclusive. It becomes very important therefore, for developing nation as Nigeria to totally embrace this campaign on gender equality as inequality and discrimination hinder growth and development. This paper seeks to examine female education and its significant roles in a sustainable national development. The paper equally tries to x-ray the Nigerian Universal Basic Education. (UBE) Acts of 2004, vis-avis equal rights of education for all Nigerian children with an explicit focus on gender equality. Some challenges on the education of the girl child were also outlined and discussed. Based on the aforegoing issue, the paper recommends that the UBE programme should be compulsory and free to every Nigerian child, irrespective of gender. Total adherence to the fundamental human rights of women should also be upheld, if the nation is to experience a sustainable growth and development.
Publication Title REWARD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ON BUSINESS EDUCATORS’ JOB RETENTION AND PRODUCTIVITY IN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING IN DELTA STATE NIGERIA
Publication Type journal
Publisher INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ON CHILDREN, PARENTS & TEACHERS
Publication Authors IYAMU, Ewemade (PhD)1, & EZIECHINE, Charity Uche (PhD)
Year Published 2024-02-11
Abstract The study examined the reward management system and business educators’ job retention and productivity in tertiary institutions in Delta State Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study and one null hypothesis was formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a correlational survey research design. The population of the study comprised of 65 business educators in tertiary institutions where business education is offered in Delta State Nigeria. The entire population of 65 business educators was used as the sample because of its manageable size. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire titled: “Reward Management System and Business Educators’ Job Retention and Productivity Questionnaire” (RMSBEJPPQ). The instrument was organized into two sections, A and B. Section A contained the demographic characteristics of the respondents while section B was made up of 10 item statements graded on a four-point rating scale of Strongly Agreed (4 points), Agreed (3 points), Disagreed (2 points) and Strongly Disagreed (a point). The instrument was validated and the reliability of the instrument was determined using the Cronbach Alpha Statistical tool. A reliability coefficient of .79 was obtained which was considered reliable. Data collected were analyzed using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient and Linear Regression statistical tools. The findings of the study revealed a positive but low relationship between organizational reward system and business educators’ job retention and productivity. Based on the findings, the study recommended among others that management of institutions of higher learning should ensure that institution’s reward policies be managed in such a manner that it would attract and retain high profile talented employees for higher productivity in institutions of higher learning in Delta State Nigeria, and that the organization’ reward management policies should be employees’ friendly in order to avoid or probably reduce the rate of attrition of staff who could contribute maximally to the achievement of goals in the institutions.