iosr-JRME   Volume-3 ~ Issue-5

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Qualifications must address the needs of commerce in Zimbabwe: A case of the Hospitality Discipline
Country	:	Zimbabwe
Authors	:	Woyo Erisher
	:	10.9790/7388-0350105

Abstract: This paper documents a multi-perspective evaluation into the training needs of the hospitality and tourism industry in Zimbabwe. Research on training needs is important, especially in the hospitality industry, which is known for its traditional approach in terms of human resource management. This paper aims to develop an understanding of the current situation concerning hospitality graduates' as well as hospitality managers' skillsand competencies and career development. The key purpose is seen to be the preparation of graduates that meets the needs of industry and commerce.

Key words: Qualifications, Hospitality discipline, competencies

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Secondary School Students' Assessment of Innovative Teaching Strategies in Enhancing Achievement in Physics and Mathematics
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Agommuoh, Patience Chinyere., Dr. Ifeanacho, Angela.O.
	:	10.9790/7388-0350611

Abstract: The study employed a descriptive survey to investigate senior secondary school students' assessment of innovative teaching strategies in enhancing achievement in physics and mathematics. By the use of purposive sampling 190 out of a population of 394 senior secondary school year one physics and mathematics students from two co-educational senior secondary schools in Umuahia North LGA of Umuahia Education Zone of Abia State was used. The instrument for data collection was the researchers developed structured questionnaire of the Likert type on senior secondary school students' assessment of innovative teaching strategies in enhancing achievement in physics and mathematics. Two (2) research questions and one (1) hypothesis tested at 0.05 level of significance guided the study. The instrument was validated and the reliability index of 0.86 was obtained. The research questions were answered using mean while the hypothesis was tested with chi-square statistics. Results showed that inquiry method, discovery learning, discussion, role play, simulation, games, team teaching, brainstorming and other similar strategies were agreed to be innovative teaching strategies that can enhance achievement in physics and mathematics. A recommendation that physics and mathematics teachers should be encouraged to use these innovative teaching strategies in the teaching of physics and mathematics was made.

Keywords: Innovation, Teaching Strategies, Science, Mathematics and Physics

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Undergraduates' Use of Libraries in Federal Universities in South-West, Nigeria
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Onuoha, Uloma Doris, Subair, Mosunmade O.
	:	10.9790/7388-0351217

Abstract: This paper investigated library use among undergraduates in Federal Universities in South-West, Nigeria with the objectives of determining frequency of library visits, extent of use of library resources and challenges faced when using the library. The descriptive survey design was used for the study. The population was made up of 2086 students in the third year of study. Multi-stage sampling technique was used for selecting a sample size of 633. Data was collected with the aid of a questionnaire and analysed using frequency distribution and percentage counts. Findings from the study revealed that majority of the respondents use the university library. Books and help desk service were found to be heavily utilised. Lack of relevant books and breakdown of internet facilities were, however, found to be the greatest challenges faced when using the library. The study concludes by noting that the university library is responsible for meeting the information needs of its community and as such recommends that university libraries endeavour to provide relevant and up-to-date books to attract and retain users. Although the internet may not be the primary purpose for using the library, there is, however, need for libraries to maintain internet facilities considering its worth in information provision.

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