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Computer Education And Administrative Performance In Public Secondary Schools
[A CASE STUDY OF OORELOPE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE.]
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CONCEPT OF COMPUTER
Adewoyin (2002) opined that computer is an electronic device which can receive appropriate information and is capable of processing the output according to a set of previously supplied information and instruction and making result (outputs) available as desire, those sets of previously supplied instructions are otherwise referred to as computer programs.
Adewumi (2010) sees computer as a secondary category of amplified human intelligence with certain properties such as:
a. The computer can provide a new-time dimension by being programmed to perform repetitive process at high speed. People are free from doing complicated calculations or analysis so that they can use their time more creatively even on complex issues
b. The computer has ability to perform certain logical operations by manipulating symbols such as letters, members, words, sentences, mathematical operation and symbols to perform simple comparism and depending on the results, follows some stated courses of actions. The computer can make decisions by choosing alternative courses of action.
c. Computer has been provided with the ability to store data or information electronically and retrieve such data as the need arises; In the same vein, Ayo (2013) defined computer as a machine which automatically process data in accordance with a programme of instruction stored without computers and then provides the result in useful form. These sets of previously supplied instructions arc otherwise referred to as computer programs.
A contemporary computer system consists of central processing units and four other hardware devices, secondary storage, input devices, output devices and communication devices. (Sometimes called main memory) where data and program instruction are stored temporarily during processing. The characteristics of the CPU are very important in determining the speed and capabilities of the computer.
The primary storage has three functions. It stores all or part of the program that manage the operative of the computer. It also holds data that are being used by the program. Data and programs are placed in primary storage before processing, between processing steps and other processing has ended, prior to being returned to secondary storage or released as output. (Adewumi, 2010).
The arithmetic logic unit (ALU) performs the principal logical and arithmetic operations of the computer. The ALU need only add and subtract numbers in order to do multiplication and division as well as addition and subtraction. Multiplication is simply rapid addition and division is rapid subtraction. In addition to performing these arithmetic functions, an ALU must be able to determine when one quantity is greater or less than another and when two quantities are equal. The ALU can perform logical operations on the binary codes for letters as well as numbers.
Human beings interact with computer systems largely through input and output devices. Advances in information systems rely not only on the speed and capacity of the CPU but also in the speed, capacity and design of the input and output devices.
The traditional method of data only has been by keyboarding. Data entry clerks used a keypunch machine to code characters an 80 column card, designing each character with a unique punch in a specific location on the card. These methods are being replaced by more efficient and direct methods of input, although some firms still use them for their older birth application. Such input devices include:
The Computer Mouse: The "print and click" buttons of the computers more have made it an increasingly popular alternative to keyboard and text based commands. A mouse is a hand¬held device that is usually connected to the computer by a cable. The computer user moves the mouse around on a desktop to control the position of the cursor on a video display screen. Once the cursor is in the desired position, the user can push a button on the mouse to select a command.
Touch Screen: Touch screens are easy to use and are applicable to people who cannot use traditional keyboards. Users can enter-limited amounts of data by touching the surface of a sensitive video display monitor with a finger or a pointer. With colourful graphics sound and simple menus, touch screens allow the user to make selections by touching specified parts of the screen.
The major data output devices are cathcode ray tube (CRT) terminals (sometimes called video display terminals or VDTs) and printers.
The CRT is probably the most popular form of information output in modern computer system; It works much like television picture to be with an electrical "gun" shooting a beam of elections to illuminate the pixels on the screen. The more pixels per screen, the higher the resolution.
Printers: Printer produces a printed copy of information output. They include impact printers. (A standard typewriter or a dot matrix) and an impact printers (laser, inkjet and thermal transfer printers).
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACT This research investigated computer education and administrative performance in public secondary schools in Oorelope Local Government Area, Oyo State. Related literature to the study was reviewed and the major variables and concepts related to the study were equally discussed such as concepts of computer, concepts of education, concept of Administrative performance and administrative functions in Public Secondary Schools. Descriptive Survey of correlation type of design was used i ... Continue reading---
APPENDIX A - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]APPENDIX IADMINISTRATION PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (APQ)To be filled by the teachers of public secondary schoolI am an undergraduate student in the Department of Educational Management,Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin. I am undertaking a study on computer Education and administrative performance in public secondary schools in Oorelope Local Government Area, Oyo State. Kindly complete the questionnaire as part of the study. Every information released will be kept confidential an ... Continue reading---
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]TABLE OF CONTENTSTitle PageCertificationDedicationAcknowledgementAbstractTable of ContentsCHAPTER ONE Background Statement of the Problem Purpose of the study Research Question Research HypothesisOperational HypothesisScope of the Study Significance of the Study Operational Definition of Terms CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURETheoretical Frame work Concept of Computer Computer Packages for Educational Administrat ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]The findings will also sensitise the educational agencies responsible for secondary education and the government on their full commitment to secondary education on the use of data base, records keeping among others.Furthermore, policy makers, educational planners and other officials will appreciate the role of computer education in the achievement of educational goals and objectives.Researchers will also find the study useful because it will open up new areas for further research.Operational Def ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER THREE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]CHAPTER THREE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY.This chapter described the methods as well as procedures adopted in carrying out this study. The two variables in this study are computer education and administrative performance. In view of this, the chapter was divided into the following sub-headings:1. Research Design2. Population, Sample and Sampling Technique3. Instrumentation4. Procedure for Data Collection5. Data Analysis TechniqueResearch DesignA cross-sectional descriptive ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FOUR - [ Total Page(s): 4 ]HYPOTHESIS TESTINGTesting of HypothesisH0: There is no Significant Relationship between Computer Education and Administrative Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Orelope Local Government Area, Oyo StateThe result above shows that the calculated significnat values of 0.001 is less than the chosen 0.05 level of significance. Hence, the null hypothesis is rejected. Therefore, we agree with the alternative hypothesis that claims that There is no Significant Relationship be ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FIVE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]CHAPTER FIVESUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS IntroductionThis chapter presents the discussion of the findings, conclusions, recommendations and suggestions for further research. This study was carried out with the main purpose of finding out the influence of computer education and administrative performance in public secondary schools in Oorelope Local Government Area, Oyo State Summary of findingsThe study revealed that 51.5% of the respondents were male while 48.5% were female. It wa ... Continue reading---
REFRENCES - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]REFERENCESAmanuel, A.T (2009). Human Resource Management for Education Practitioners inAfrica: Teaching and Teacher Education 15, 849-859. Anao, A. R. (2003). Society, knowledge incubation and management - Lagos. TheGuardian Newspapers, November 11, 75. Ainley, J.D. Banks & M. Fleming. (2002). The influence of IT: perspectives from fiveAustralian schools. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 404Awad, E. (1999). Management Information system: Concepts, structures and application ... Continue reading---
