Journal of Interdisciplinary Research in Education and Technology

JOURNAL OF INTERDISCIPLINAR Y RESE ARCH IN EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY (JIRET)

JIRET — 2025-03-31

JOURNAL OF INTERDISCIPLINAR Y RESE ARCH IN EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY (JIRET)

CONSUMER'S PERCEPTION ON THE BAN OF STYROFOAM PLASTIC FOOD PACKS IN PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE HEALTHY FOOD CONSUMPTION FOR ACHIEVING SDG’S (3) HEALTHY WELL BEING

Veronica Iyalekhue ABUSOMWAN — 2025-03-31

This study examined the consumer's perception of the ban on Styrofoam food packs, with a focus on its implications for healthy well-being. The study adopted a descriptive survey design, the population of the study was all the users and vendors who purchase and use food packs in Lagos State, Nigeria. A sample size of 50 consumers were selected using a convenience sampling technique. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to analyze the data. Frequency tables, simple percentages, and t-tests (at 0.05 significance level) were used to test hypotheses. Findings show that consumers perceive the ban on Styrofoam food packs to have a significant positive impact on their healthy well-being. Specifically, the ban is seen to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals, promote environmental sustainability, and encourage healthier food choices. However, some consumers express concerns about the economic implications and inconvenience caused by the ban. Based on these findings, it is recommended that consumers be educated on the health benefits of the ban and alternative packaging options be made available. Additionally, policymakers should consider implementing measures to mitigate the economic impact on small businesses and ensure a smooth transition to eco-friendly packaging.

LEVERAGING AI TOOLS TO FOSTER ACTIVE LEARNING: A STUDY OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS' ADOPTION

ONAH, Victor Ohega — 2025-03-31

The integration of AI tools in education offers innovative ways to enhance teaching and learning experiences. This study explored pre-service teachers' adoption of AI tools for active learning. The study examined the perceived usefulness and ease of use of AI tools. The research design adopted for this study is a descriptive survey. A total of 422 pre-service teachers responded to the instrument from the University of Lagos. Stratified random sampling was used to select based on gender and departments. The google form was used to collect data, and data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics. The results indicated that AI enhances student engagement, helps in conducting better formative assessments, and paves the way for personalized learning experiences. Some of the issues that cropped up included data privacy, ethical issues, and the propagation of biases through AI. This study found that pre-service teachers adopted the use of AI tools as an avenue leading to the creation of active learning environments and enhancing learning outcomes. It is recommended that preservice teacher adoption of AI must be moderated and monitored to ensure proper usage