Awareness, Perception, Acceptance and Attitude of Parents towards School On-Air Programmes in Ekiti State, Nigeria: A Case Study of Covid-19 Era
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2021-01-14
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Journal of applied Information Science and Technology
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Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the level of Awareness, Perception, Acceptance and Attitude of Parents towards School on-Air Programmes in Ekiti State Nigeria during COVID-19 Era. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study adopted a descriptive research design of survey type and it is meant to ensure that the evidence obtained enables this research to answer four research questions that were formulated for the study. The research questions addressed four parameters which are awareness, acceptance, perception and attitude. Questionnaires were administered electronically to parents in the selected location of the study and the method of data analysis employed in the study was descriptive statistics and this includes percentages and frequency distribution. Findings: The results of the analysed data revealed that parents’ awareness of the School on-air programmes is high as 99.1% affirmed that they were aware of the programmes on Ekiti State radio station. However the perception of the parents is positive as 88.8% of the respondents found the programmes not boring and 84% of the respondents disagree with the statement that the programmes is not ideal for teaching and learning process, by implication majority are in support of the programmes as ideal for teaching and learning process. The level of the parents’ acceptance of school on-air programmes is high as majority of the respondents 96.4% agree that the programmes is educative. While their attitude toward the programmes is highly encouraging as 71.0% indicated that even in the absence of electricity power supply by BEDC they always ensure there is an alternative means to ensure their children listen to the school on-air programmes on the radio. Practical Implications: The school on-air program expands the experiences of the children and support classes with under qualified teachers. Originality/Value: The originality of this paper lies in the argument on whether parents have sufficient knowledge about the school on-air program and it importance to the education survival.