ABSTRACT
Development is the
process of moving the world or mobilizing communities as a whole to engage in
the task of self-improvement with the available resources. In same vain, Education is necessary not only
to help in improving all aspects of a person but also all aspects of a
nation’[s development.
Following
this, the Poly-Air Programme of ESBS/IMT Enugu, become a vital instrument to
help the less privileged and those who are unable to go to regular tertiary
Institutions, to improve on their knowledge acquisitions and general
enlightenment.
Therefore,
the purpose of this research is to find out the role the radio programme,
ESBS/IMT Poly-Air has played in improving the educational system in Enugu State.
This
work is divided into five chapters for a critical examination. The introduction gives an insight to the
topic, the problems which is intended to discover, objections and importance of
the research work.
Chapter
two deals elaborately on journals, textbooks and other sources eg. Interviews
that explains the literature source or materials consulted for the project.
Chapter
three, explains the methods, sample and design use for the research and
collection of data distributed, and analyzing it for results.
Chapter
four is based on Analysis, presentation of data collected and also Testing of
Hypothesis.
Recommendations
and Summary of findings is on chapter five which is the last chapter.
Recommendations
are made base on the findings of collected data: that , Poly-Air Programme
should be improved for better education of the masses and also Government
should increase the subventions given to the media (Radio) for effection
dissemination of the programme.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITILE PAGE II
APPROVAL PAGE III
DEDICATTION IV
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT V
ABSTRACT VI
TABLE OF CONTENT VIII
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Background
of the study 1
1.2 Research
problem 5
1.3 Objectives
of study 5
1.4 Significance
of study 6
1.5 Research
Questions 7
1.6 Statement
of Hypothesis 8
1.7 Definition
of Terms 9
1.8 Assumptions
11
1.9 Scope
and limitation of Study 12
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW PF LITERATURE
2.1
Source of Literature 13
2.2
The Review 13
2.3
Broadcasting in Nigeria 15
2.4
History of Poly-Air Programme 16
2.5
Management of Poly-Air Programme 19
2.6
Objectives of Poly-Air Programme 24
CHAPTER THREE
3.1
Research Methodology 26
3.2
Research Design 26
3.3
Research Sample 27
3.4
Data Collection 27
3.5
Data Analysis 28
3.6
Expected Result 29
CHAPTER FOUR
4.1
Data Presentation and Analysis 30
4.2
Testing of Hypothesis 40
CHAPTER FIVE
5.1
Summary of Findings 47
5.2
Recommendations 48
Bibliography 50
Questionnaire 52
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACHGROUND OF THE STUDY
Education is an important agent for development of an
individual, community, the social and the nation a whole. According to behaviorist, the child is born
without a :self”, he is voiced as a clean state on which the care givers write
what they wish. Through education,
individuals perceived and imbibe fundamental values and also develop new
ones. Education also as part of
socialization help to develop an individual, which in turn leads to the improvement
of the society. Again, certain
prescribed goals are realized in areas of economic growth, healthcare,
political and social awareness, political stability, self reliance, national
identity, cultural correlation amongst other things.
The need for all sundry to be enlightened and will educated
cannot be over emphasized and this, brought about the Introduction of using the
media to get people educated. The
electronic media, which serves as a means include the radio, the television,
films and cinemas but the radio has continued to wax stronger as a medium of
the people. We regard it as a medium of
the people. We regard it as a medium of
the people because radio has become a common sight in both urban and rural
communities. It appeals to both literate
and illiterate audiences as its programmes can be broadcast in their local
dialects. According to Ansah (1991: 34)
agrees that “of all the mass media generally available to Nigerians, the radio
is the most widespread and accessible in other words, it breaks the barriers of
distance as its reach is widely and highly penetrating.
Again,
because of this qualities, the radio medium is seen as the effection means to
get all sundry educated. Therefore, the
role of the radio in educating the masses are found in some of its educational
programmes like ESBS/IMT Poly-Air Programme, Win a million, school debates and
host of others Education therefore is
not only the development of individuals mental powers, knowledge and ability
but also the systematic training and instruction given out especially to the
young ones in colleges and Institutions through the media. Again, the media serves the purpose of
enlightening the public both formally and informally.
The
introduction of ESBS/IMT Poly-Air, a radio programme could be linked with the
introduction of educational broadcasting in Nigeria. It started with the commissioning of wired
broadcasting services in Lagos,
during the colonial administration. This
services involves the system of using the radio stations to relay programmes to
subscribers, using eables connected to load speakers installed in their
homes. In the same vain, the media gets
to the audience, relaying different programmes.
Further,
Enugu being the regional capital of the former Eastern Nigeria, the heart-beat
of Igbo-land and presently, a state capital which occupies a strategic position
in the political and social organization of Nigeria requires its citizens to be
well enlightened, self reliant, independent and academically stable. Based on this, the need to use the media as
an agent or instrument of formal learning become necessary.
Over
the years, a lot of researches had been carried out on the issue of ESBS
Poly-Air programme in improving the educational standard in Enugu.
Also to find out the relationship between the Poly-air programmes, the
Institution offering it (IMT) and also the radio medium that airs it.
Today,
it is well accepted that the radio medium educational programmes produces good
effects on the audience in the areas of comprehension, speaking abilities,
perception, retention capabilities.
There are also some problems, for instance some lecturers do not go in
line with the media style of presentation.
Secondly, there is one side communication and there is no feedback from
the audience. Again there may also be
distractions at home and short of power supply from NEPA. Not withstanding these problems, ESBS/IMT
Poly-air has its objectives as:
1.
To help non-regular students and works improve
their academic pursuit through radio medium.
2.
Since the radio has the ability to permeable the
interiors of the state, the ruralites also listens to the lecturers.
3.
To contribute to the uplifting system of
education in Enugu
state by importing knowledge to all that are interested.
1.2 RESEARCH PROBLEM
The
study among other things finds out the effectiveness of Poly-air programmes on
the students. Also, it tries to find out
if the timing of the programme is suitable for students and hold their
interest.
The
study also finds out the importance and the acceptability of the programme by
the public and finally, if this radio programme is favouring education the
masses as compared to the regular students programmes.
1.3 OBJECTIVES OF STUDY
The
importance of education can never be over-emphasized. It is the taproot of civilization and rural
development.
Development
is achieved, when there is an appreciable level in basic human needs, including
high literacy level.
Bearing
all these in mind, the objective of the study includes:-
1.
To find out if the public truly appreciate the
radio programme on its efforts of educating the masses.
2.
To create awareness on the needs for those that
are not opportune to attend regular programme in tertiary Institution, to
enroll in the programme.
3.
To ascertain the extent to which the programme
has improved human life especially amongst the youths in the areas of
comprehension and speaking abilities, behaviour and character.
4.
To encourage and boost the morale of the public
about the programme.
1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY
This
study is guide necessary bearing in mind that the world is ever changing and
developing. In western world, the use of
computers to educate the population and give them wider knowledge of the world
is very much accessible. This makes them
to be scientifically, technologically, educationally and socially
developed. Nigeria as we know, cannot be
compared to the western world and this bring about the need for the public to
be educated; those who were not opportuned, to enroll into various Institutions
of learning, comes to Poly-Air programmes and benefit from its academic
efforts.
It
is imperative to assess and find out the role of Poly-Air programme in
educating the masses and at the same time examines the problem encountered in
pushing the programme forward.
Finally,
the result of the study will help to find other ways of improving the programme
and educating the masses.
1.5 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1.
Does the ESBS/IMT Poly-Air stimulates the
interest of the public?
2.
Does ESBS time this educational programmes to
suit its masses of Enugu
metropolis and environs?
3.
Is there any appreciable level on the
educational system of Enugu
state since the introduction of the programme?
4.
Does the programme help to develop individual’s
intellect on the perception of issue and events in the society.
1.6 STATEMENT OF HYPOTHESIS
HI: Radio educational programmes are more effection in
educating
the populace, than academic activities in
schools.
Ho: Radio educational programme are not effective in
educating
the populace.
H2 Poly-Air programmes are well packaged to
enhanced
comprehension
of the audience.
Ho: Poly-Air programmes are not well packed to enhance
comprehension
of the audience.
H3 The timing of Poly-Air programme on the
radio is suitable
to the students
Ho: The timing of Poly-Air programme on the radio is not
suitable
to the students
H4: ESBS/IMT Poly-Air Programme helps to improve the
educational
system in Enugu
state.
Ho: ESBS/IMT Poly-Air Programme does not help to improve
the
educational system in Enugu
state.
1.7 DEFINITION OS TERMS
The
conceptual and operational definition of terms in the study.
1. ESBS/IMT
Poly-Air Programme:
Conceptual
Definition: programmes that imparts
knowledge on the
people through the radio medium.
Operational
Definition: Polytechnic on air through Enugu
state
broadcasting service, which helps non-regular
students and
workers to be educated.
2. EDUCATIONAL
SYSTEM:
Conceptual
Definition: Standardized systematic
training
and Instructions,
usually intellectual and moral training.
3. OPERATIONAL
Definition: Ordered set of ideas and
effort that are made to impart knowledge through the academic and non-academic
process, usually to develop characters and mental powers.
4. ENUGU STATE:
Conceptual
Definition: organized political community
with
its apparatus of
government, such a community forming
part of the Federal Republic.
Operational Definition: The regional capital of the former Eastern Nigeria and currently Enugu state capital
1.8 ASSUMPTIONS
In
carrying out the study, the following assumptions were made..
i.
That people who composed the sample instead to
the radio,
ii.
That ESBS/IMT Poly-Air Programmes was effecting
in improving educational system for both old and young, rich and poor in the
state.
iii.
Previous study has been carried out on this
topic, thus some research works were gathered.
1.9 SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF
STUDY
This
study is an assessment of how ESBS/IMT, Poly-Air Programme has helped or is
helping in the improvement of educational system in Enugu state.
The
study was constrained by time; few research materials and limited number of
Poly-Air students that will be sampled.
Another
limitation is based on finance in covering or conducting opinion poll from
different part of the state.
Notwithstanding the mentioned problems, it is expected that the results
obtained will be valid and add to the existing body of knowledge in the areas
of attitudinal and behavioural change towards the educational programme.
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