Adult Education Journal of Educational Thought

STUDENTS' PERCEPTION OF THE USE OF IMMERSION AND EXCURSION AS METHODS OF TEACHING YORUBA PROVERBS AND CULTURE

Idris ADESINA — 2026-05-18

This study investigates students' perceptions of immersion and excursion as pedagogical methods for teaching Yoruba proverbs and culture. As indigenous languages face increasing marginalization in contemporary educational systems, innovative teaching methodologies become crucial for cultural preservation and transmission. Through a mixed-methods approach combining surveys and focus group discussions with 240 secondary school students in southwestern Nigeria, this research examines how experiential learning methods affect student engagement, comprehension, and appreciation of Yoruba cultural heritage. Findings indicate that both immersion and excursion methods significantly enhance students' understanding of proverbs within their cultural contexts, with 78% of participants reporting improved retention and cultural connection compared to traditional classroom instruction. The study reveals that immersion techniques foster deeper linguistic competence, while excursions provide authentic cultural contexts that make proverbs more meaningful and memorable. However, students also identified challenges, including logistical constraints, time limitations, and the need for better integration with formal curricula. These findings have important implications for language education policy and the development of culturally responsive pedagogies in African educational contexts.

THE ROLES OF ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAMMES IN REDUCING ROAD ACCIDENTS IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA

Cymeone Akanni — 2026-05-18

ABSTRACT

The rise of road accidents in Nigeria, especially in Lagos state, leading to injuries, deaths, and economic losses, is a serious concern. Due to this high casualty rate, the Lagos State government developed and exposed drivers to road safety education programmes to address the reckless behaviour of commercial drivers. In light of this, the study examined the roles of road safety education programmes in reducing road accidents in Lagos State. Three research objectives were posed and three hypotheses were tested to guide the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. While Krejci & Morgan's (1970) sample size determination table was used to determine the sample size, stratified random sampling technique was used to select 370 respondents. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data for the study. Hypotheses were analysed using inferential statistics of regression analysis at 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed that road safety education programmes make a meaningful contribution to improving road safety outcomes; and emergency first responder education programmes do not significantly enhance the professionalism of commercial bus drivers in Lagos State. The study concludes road safety education programmes such as public enlightenment and campaign programmes provide strong validation for road safety education as a core road safety strategy. Based on the findings, it was recommended, among others, that the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Transportation and Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), should establish a mandatory, integrated professional development framework for all commercial bus drivers.

CYBERSECURITY MEASURES AND FINANCIAL MISMANAGEMENT PREVENTION IN SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS IN NIGERIA

Ajibola G.S. — 2026-05-18

This study investigated cybersecurity measures and financial mismanagement prevention in sports organisations in Nigeria, focusing specifically on secure financial management software, access control and authentication mechanisms. This study adopted a quantitative research approach using a survey design. The population of the study comprised administrative personnel directly involved in financial and information management, sports administrators, accountants, finance officers, internal auditors, ICT and cybersecurity officers of sports organisations in Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 150 respondents for the study. Data for the study were obtained through the use of a structured questionnaire. Data collected were analysed using inferential statistics of multiple regression analysis at a 0.05 level of significance. The empirical findings provide compelling evidence that cybersecurity measures significantly contribute to financial mismanagement prevention in sports administration contexts. The study conclude that cybersecurity measures should not be viewed merely as technical safeguards but as strategic governance tools that systematically reduce opportunities for financial mismanagement. The study recommended that sports organisations should prioritise the acquisition and implementation of secure financial management software with robust cybersecurity features, including encryption, automated audit trails, transaction verification protocols, and secure data storage.

INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ADVOCACY ON LIFESTYLE ADJUSTMENT AND SUSTAINABLE HEALTHY LIVING AMONG OLDER ADULT STAFF OF SELECTED BASIC SCHOOLS IN TANKE, ILORIN, KWARA STATE

Sholagberu A.O. — 2026-05-18

This study assessed the influence of social media advocacy on lifestyle adjustments and sustainable health living among older adult staff of selected basic schools in Tanke Area, Ilorin, Kwara State. The population comprised older adult teaching and non-teaching staff of selected public and private basic schools, from which a sample was drawn using a multistage sampling technique. Data were collected using a self-structured questionnaire titled Social Media Advocacy, Lifestyle Adjustment and Sustainable Health Living Questionnaire (SMALASHLQ). The instrument was validated by experts and tested for reliability using the test–retest method, yielding a reliability coefficient of 0.78, both descriptive statistics were used to answer the research questions. Findings revealed a high level of exposure of older adult staff to social media health advocacy messages. The results also shows that social media advocacy has certain effect on lifestyle adjustments and on the level of sustainable health living among the older adults However, challenges such as limited digital skills and poor internet access were identified as factors limiting the effectiveness of social media advocacy. The study concluded that social media advocacy is an effective tool for promoting positive lifestyle adjustments and sustainable health living among older adult staff of basic schools. It was recommended that school authorities, health educators, and policymakers strengthen digital health advocacy initiatives and improve digital literacy and internet access to enhance healthy living among older adults.