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ISBN: 978 – 036 – 352 – 1 Typesetting and graphic illustration by Immaculate Business Support Services 2 Aku Street, Ogui New Layout, Enugu Enugu State, Nigeria Printed and bound in the Federal Republic of Nigeria ii INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATION (IJOE) Volume 2 No1, 2017 EDITORIAL BOARD Editor–in–Chief Ass. Prof. Rev. Fr. Dr. D. Nwobodo DEPUTY EDITOR Dr. Ude V. C. EDITORS Dr. Ene F. N. Dr. Ndidiamaka Ozofor Dr. Odike M. Dr. C. Ebuoh Udebunu, M.I Dr. Menkiti B. ADVISORY BUREAU Prof. Christian Nwachukwu Okeke Prof. Aaron Eze Golden Gate University, San-Francisco Godfrey Okoye University, California Enugu, Nigeria Prof. Eboh Ezeani Prof. R. Egudu University of District of Columbia, Godfrey Okoye University, Washington D.C. U.S.A. Enugu, Nigeria Prof. Sr. Ezeliora Prof. Chris Onwuka Anambra State University, Uli Nigeria University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria Rev. Sr. Prof. Gloria Njoku Prof. Ike Ndolo Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu State University (ESUT) Enugu, Nigeria Enugu, Nigeria. Prof. Ocho Prof. Alois Bachinger University of Nigera (UNN) University College of Education Nsukka Nigeria. Lizz. Prof. Herman Real Prof. Wolfgang Zach University of Muenster University of Innsbruck. iii EDITORIAL COMMENT It is with great thanks and joy that I present to our numerous subscribers another edition of IJOE Volume 2 No 1 2017. IJOE is a peer review journal which circulates well researched articles in broad and special interest areas relevant to subscribers' education development and academic community in general. The Faculty of Education is of the belief that you will find the articles in this edition very interesting, educative and useful. However, the Faculty appreciates contributors to this issue as well as our able reviewers for doing a good job. The Faculty uses this medium to encourage scholars in the area of education in general and to seize the opportunity provided by IJOE to promote knowledge and human capital development by contributing to subsequent editions of the journal. Asso. Prof. Rev. Fr. Donatus Nwobodo Editor- in-chief iv NOTES FOR CONTRIBUTORS Scholarly and well researched articles on current issues of educational concern are accepted for publication in the journal. The articles should not be more than 12 to 14 pages of A4 papers including references and appendices. Each paper must be typed, double line spacing and on one side of the paper. The paper should be accompanied with an abstract of not more than 120 words. The copies of the paper should be submitted with non-refundable assessment fee determined by the board and payable to the editor-in-chief. The cover page should bear the title of the paper, author's name, academic affiliation and status. Model of presentation of the article and all references must conform to the latest American Psychological Association (APA) format. Self-addressed and stamped bag envelope for the returning of the assessed paper should accompany such submission. All correspondences to: The Editor-in-chief Asso. Prof. Rev. Fr. Donatus Nwobodo International Journal of Education (IJOE) Faculty of Education Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu v LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS REV. FR. DR. DONATUS NWOBODO Educational Foundations Godfrey Okoye University Enugu, Nigeria. AGUSIOBO, HILDA CHINEZE (MRS.) PH.D (NIG.) Educational Foundations Godfrey Okoye University Enugu, Nigeria. UNODIAKU, STANISLUS SOCHIMA, PH. D (NIG.) Department of Science Education, University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. DR. UDE, VERONICA C Department of Science and Vocational Education, Godfery Okoye University, Enugu, Nigeria. PROF. C.U. EZE Department of Science and Computer Education, ESUT, Enugu. OGWU, COMFORT NGOZI Department of Science and Computer Education, ESUT, Enugu. OKOLOYE STELLA NGOZI Department of Science and Computer Education, ESUT, Enugu. UGWU, PATIENCE N. Department of Arts and Social Science Education, Faculty of Education Godfrey Okoye University Ugwu-Omu Enugu State NNAEKWE, UCHENNA K. Department of Science and Vocational Education, Faculty of Education Godfrey Okoye University Ugwu-Omu Enugu State. vi EJIKE, IFEANYI COLLINS Department of Arts & Social Science Education Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu DR. V. O. IGBINEWEKA Associate Professor of Educational Planning Department of Educational Management, University of Benin, MRS. B. O. ANUKAENYI Faculty of Education, Godfrey Okoye University, Thinker’s Corner, Enugu, Enugu State. SALEH AGWOM DAUDA (PH.D) Department of Administration and Planning, Faculty of Education, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, EZE, ANASTASIA UKAMAKA Department of Arts and Social Science Education, Godfrey Okoye University DR. D.I. MEZIEOBI Department of Social Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka NWODO M.O. M.SC Department of Science Education, Ebonyi State University Abakiliki. DR. REGINA. I. ENEBECHI Department of Biology, Institute of Ecumenical Education, Thinkers Corner Enugu PROF. UCHENNA .M. NZEWI Department of Science Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka. vii DR. A.B.C. UGWU Department of Educational Psychology, Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu, Enugu State. HELEN NGOZI EBEH Department of Integrated Science Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu, Enugu State. DR. EUNICE N. ONAH Department of Computer & Robotics Education, University Of Nigeria, Nsukka OKOYE, AMAKA CHARITY PH. D Department of Educational Foundations, Kogi State University, Anyigba OMEDE HABEEBAT Department of Science Education, Kogi State University, Anyigba EZE, F. A. (PH.D) Lecturer General Studies, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu KALU CHUKWUDI O. Faculty of Education, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa REV. FR. SIMON S. UMAH, PH.D Department of Educational Foundations Institute of Ecumenical Education, Thinkers corner, Enugu. viii CONTENTS Editorial Board Members - - - - - - iii Editorial Comments - - - - - - - iv Note for Contributors - - - - - - - v List of Contributors - - - - - - - vi Contents - - - - - - - - ix Relationship Between School Climates And Academic Adjustment Of Students In Secondary Schools In Enugu State - - - 1 Influence Of Gender On Mathematics Readiness Of Handicapped Secondary School Students In Learning Mathematics In Enugu State, Nigeria - - - - - - - 17 Relationship Between Academic Self-Concept And Senior Secondary Students’ Achievement In Biology - - - - - 33 Influence Of Igbo Traditional Values As Pedagogical Tool For The Teaching Of Moral Education Among Secondary School Students In Enugu State - - - - - - - 45 Mobile Education: An Innovative Education That Utilizes Mobile Device To Enhance Learning - - - - - - 59 Innovations In Technology For Teaching And Learning Of Social Studies - - - - - - - - 65 The Study Of Staff And Student Personnel In-Service Training Needs Of Secondary School Principals In Enugu State - - 73 The Need For Godfrey Okoye University Mobile English Learning Tool (Go-Umelt) - - - - - - - 87 Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Innovative Funding Strategies In Resolving Funding Problems In South-South Nigerian Universities 101 Dynamism Of Leadership In The Management Of Universities In Nigeria 117 ix Repositioning Social Studies Education For National Development In Economic Distressed Nation - - - - - 126 Innovative Learning Strategies For Modern Pedagogy In Science And Technology For Quality Assurance In Education - 134 Effect Of Concept Mapping As Instructional Scaffolding On Students’ Achievement In Biology - - - - 150 Innovative Education: A Panacea For Peace, Security And Economic Development - - - - - - 173 Innovative Methods Of Teaching Basic Science In Secondary Schools 186 Influence Of Information Communication Technology (Ict) As Instructional Tool In Teaching And Learning Secondary School Biology In Enugu South L.G.A Enugu State, Nigeria - 198 Availability And Utilization Of Information And Communication Technology (ICT) Resources For Science Instruction In Secondary Schools In Dekina Local Government Area, Kogi State. - - 209 Philosophical Re – Evaluation Of Nigerian Education For Innovation And Global Relevance - - - - - - 225 Education: A Tool For National Peace And Security - - - 236 Innovations In Educational Foundations And Allied Disciplines: Nigerian Experience - - - - - - - 245 x RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SCHOOL CLIMATES AND ACADEMIC ADJUSTMENT OF STUDENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU STATE By REV. FR. DR. DONATUS NWOBODO [email protected] Educational Foundations Godfrey Okoye University Enugu, Nigeria. Phone: +234 803 302 8860 And AGUSIOBO, HILDA CHINEZE (MRS.) PH.D (NIG.) [email protected] Educational Foundations Godfrey Okoye University Enugu, Nigeria. Phone: +234 803 7028652 Abstract The study investigated the relationship between school climate and students’ academic adjustment in secondary schools in Enugu State. Three research questions and three null hypotheses guided