Effect of English Language proficiency on students performance in cataloguing and classification courses in polytechnic - based library schools in Nigeria

Rafiu, Jimoh; Nwalo, Kenneth Ivo Ngozi

doi:10.5897/ijlis2016.0708

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“…Moreover, according to Panmei and Waluyo (2021), the improvement in proficiency in language use among students leads to higher grades. This is supported by Sahragard, (2009), as mentioned in the study by Rafiu and Nwalo (2016), indicating that students with excellent language skills are more proficient in using language and ultimately achieve higher grades. Therefore, language proficiency and communication skills are regarded as crucial aspects in the development and establishment of cross-cultural connections (Rao, 2019).…”

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Students’ Proficiency in Using Filipino Language in Academic Communication

Ranque,

Liwanan,

Daine S. Nieva

et al. 2024

Ijirme

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The lack of proficiency using a language results in low grades for some students, and quitting the desire to learn the language makes them less confident to ask their teachers for help when they need it. The purpose of this study is to determine the level of proficiency of students in using the Filipino language in academic communication, particularly among Senior High School students at UM Digos College. This study is a quantitative, non-experimental descriptive research design involving n=300 Senior High School students as respondents. Stratified Random sampling and statistical tools such as Frequency, Mean, Post hoc test, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were utilized. Based on the findings, the proficiency of students in using the Filipino language in academic communication is high, indicating frequent recognition. Therefore, the researchers suggest conducting similar studies focused on performance-based assessments to better identify the proficiency of students in using the Filipino language which may yield new results.

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Students’ Proficiency in Using Filipino Language in Academic Communication

Ranque,

Liwanan,

Daine S. Nieva

et al. 2024

Ijirme

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“…Similar to this finding, a study done in Nigeria showed that competence in the required English language was determining the students' academic performance. 16,17 It is also supported by another study done at the Be nadir University, Malaysia which found that communication skill was among the identified factors that promote academic performance. 18 It is clear that the English language is the medium of instruction for higher education trainings.…”

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<p>Academic Achievements in National Competence Assessment Among Health Extension Students in Regional Health Science Colleges, Amhara Region, Ethiopia</p>

Kassa¹,

Bogale

2020

AMEP

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Background: The national competency assessment (NCA) is a strategy with the objective of creating a competent, motivated, adaptable and innovative workforce in Ethiopia. However, of all the students that had taken the NCA, below average students had passed the assessment in the study settings. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the level of academic achievements of health extension students (HESs) and identify the influencing factors that contribute to the failure of HESs on NCA in the study settings. Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study complemented with qualitative methods was conducted from 18th to 27th January 2019 of a sample of 186 level III health extension students in Regional Health Science Colleges. A self-administered structured questionnaire and focus group discussion guiding tool were used to collect the data. The data were checked for completeness, coded and entered into EPI info version 7.1.0 and exported to SPSS version 20 for analysis. Bivariate logistic regression analysis was done to assess the association between each independent variable and the outcome variable with p<0.25. Multivariable analysis was done to control the influence of potential confounding variables and to identify influencing factors. The significant level was declared at p<0.05. Results: A total of 186 study subjects were involved in the study with a response rate of 100%. Of the total participants, only 31.7% of students passed the national competency assessment. After adjusting for covariates, fathers' education level, fathers' occupation, and students' English language understanding were significantly associated with the passing of the NCA. Conclusion: Students' competency in the NCA is below average. Therefore, the health science colleges should give due attention to the inclusion of the English language as a unit of competency. The regional government and stakeholders should give priority to paternal awareness about the health extension program. Follow-up studies are recommended exploring other influencing factors related to the NCA.

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“…As vital as cataloguing and classification are to maximising the usage of library information resources, it has been established by Jimoh and Nwalo (2016); David-West and Angrey (2018) that most libraries have not attached importance to cataloguing and classification. This makes it difficult for library users to identify, find, locate, retrieve and eventually use library collections optimally.…”

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“…The output of cataloguing and classification is to have a catalogue and assigned call number, which will aid in finding and location of information materials on the shelves. Jimoh and Nwalo (2016) succinctly viewed cataloguing as the process of describing books and other information materials, showing the bibliographic details such as author, editor, publisher, series, tracing and other access points. It entails the process through which a library catalogue is created in order to achieve easy retrieval of information.…”

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Cataloguing and Classification As Predictors of Library Use Among the Users of Public Universities in Kwara State

Sulyman

Ajani

Amzat

et al. 2023

IJoL

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This study investigates cataloguing and classification as a predictor of library use among users of libraries of public universities in Kwara State. Descriptive survey method is used for the population of users of libraries of Kwara State University, Malete and University of Ilorin. Convenience sampling is used to select 427 users who filled the online questionnaire titled Questionnaire for Cataloguing and Classification as a Predictor of Library Use among Users of Libraries of Public Universities in Kwara State. Findings revealed that 69.1% of users consult the library catalogues before using information resources, while subject, class number, series and author(s) of information resources are the major access points used in searching and locating information resources to be used in the library. This study concludes that consulting library catalogues before using information resources minimizes the stress users will go through when searching for information resources in the library and increases users’ library usage. It recommends amongst other things that cataloguers and classifiers of libraries of public universities in Kwara State should ensure that catalogue cards are properly filed and subjects of information resources of their libraries are adequately covered in order to enhance easy location and use of information resources.

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Effect of English Language proficiency on students performance in cataloguing and classification courses in polytechnic - based library schools in Nigeria

Cited by 9 publications

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Students’ Proficiency in Using Filipino Language in Academic Communication

Students’ Proficiency in Using Filipino Language in Academic Communication

<p>Academic Achievements in National Competence Assessment Among Health Extension Students in Regional Health Science Colleges, Amhara Region, Ethiopia</p>

Cataloguing and Classification As Predictors of Library Use Among the Users of Public Universities in Kwara State

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