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Technology, Quality Learning And Student Disabilities: Challenges For, Dr Williams Emeka Obiozor
Technology, Quality Learning And Student Disabilities: Challenges For, Dr Williams Emeka Obiozor
Dr Williams Emeka Obiozor
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Basic Social Values In Modern Nigerian School System, E. Okpilike
Basic Social Values In Modern Nigerian School System, E. Okpilike
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal
A careful study of current event in modern Nigerian scene, religious institutions and of course all other sectors of the society clearly show that there is an unbalanced equation as regards the input and output of societal values in the school system. It is either there is a reduction of the necessary and compulsory societal values which must be introduced and imbibed in the school system or that there is a wanton disregard, disrespect, or negligence of the excellent societal values already introduced or made available to the Nigeria school system. In these two probabilities the society receives the blame …
Consistency Of Occupational Choice Between Counselled And Uncounseled Senior Secondary School Students In Northern Cross River State, Pauline Edet, Mary Eyo
Consistency Of Occupational Choice Between Counselled And Uncounseled Senior Secondary School Students In Northern Cross River State, Pauline Edet, Mary Eyo
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The study specifically seeks to find out the consistency in the occupational choice pattern of counseled and uncounseled students and the influence of gender on occupational preferences of counseled and uncounseled students. Research Hypotheses The following hypotheses were posed in order to help investigate into the consistency of occupational choice between counseled and uncounseled students. 1. There is no significant difference in consistency in the occupational choice pattern of counseled and uncounseled students. 2. Gender has no significant influence on the occupational preferences of counseled and uncounseled students.
Effective Ways To Teach Mathematics, Dana Harwell, Sallie Harper
Effective Ways To Teach Mathematics, Dana Harwell, Sallie Harper
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The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of simulation on technical college auto-mechanics trade students’ academic achievement in Lagos State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study sought to determine whether: (1) There is any significant difference in the mean achievement scores of auto-mechanics students taught using simulation method and those taught using lecture method. (2) There is any significant difference in the mean achievement scores of high ability and low ability auto-mechanics students taught using simulation method.
Gender And Antiretroviral Drug Effects On The Hive-Self Efficacy And Health Locus Of Control Of Patients Living With Hive/Aids, Bola Ogunyemi, Okwuazu Udonadi
Gender And Antiretroviral Drug Effects On The Hive-Self Efficacy And Health Locus Of Control Of Patients Living With Hive/Aids, Bola Ogunyemi, Okwuazu Udonadi
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The HIV-AIDS epidemic is perhaps one of the greatest challenges to countries of the world today. Since it was first diagnosed in 1981, it has become a significant threat to everybody throughout the world irrespective of gender and sexual orientation. The widespread of the disease especially in the African continent has become a major source of concern to government and non-governmental agencies and others concerned with curtailing the pandemic disease. In fact in hard hit areas of Africa, infection rate has been higher in teenage groups than that of adult (Hopkins, 2000). In 2008 alone, an estimated 3 million people …
Influence Of Universal Basic Education (Ube) Facilities On Classroom Control And Discipline And Teaching-Learning Atmosphere In Ogun State Public Primary School., Lasun Gbadamosi, Muyiwa Adeyemi
Influence Of Universal Basic Education (Ube) Facilities On Classroom Control And Discipline And Teaching-Learning Atmosphere In Ogun State Public Primary School., Lasun Gbadamosi, Muyiwa Adeyemi
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Studies over the years have shown that classroom control and discipline and learning atmosphere of schools can be occasioned by the nature and level of facilities provided and that these equally have its influence on academic performance (Ajayi,1998; Adamu, 1998 cited in Dike, 2002; www.nigeriafirst.org, 2004 & Adeyemi, 2007).
The 2007 General Elections In Nigeria: The Implication, Tolu Lawal, Oluwatoyin Abe
The 2007 General Elections In Nigeria: The Implication, Tolu Lawal, Oluwatoyin Abe
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Democracy is said to be consolidated when all parties and individuals operate freely in a competitive and transparent environment; where stakeholders are guided by the rule of law, fair play and respect for group and individual rights. In political systems that approximate the ideal of democracy, the vote and election are meaningful. Elections place some individuals in power and reject the claims of others. Elections most typically are retrospective judgments on the conduct of the person and party that has held power. Those who have given satisfaction are confirmed in the office, those who are held responsible for the poor …
The Pretence Of Western Religion And Education In Nigeria: A Sociological Perspective., E. Okpilike
The Pretence Of Western Religion And Education In Nigeria: A Sociological Perspective., E. Okpilike
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The main aim of the missionary education was to reach Christianity and thus convert all those who came within the four walls of the mission house. The British colonial Missions set up norms of religious education that progressively colonized the converts. Religious education primarily meant carrying out civic duties which enabled Nigerians to adopt the Western culture at the expense of their own. Prior to the coming of Western religions and education, Nigerians were very religious and also functional in their education. They acknowledged the presence of God in whatever they did. Their religion therefore cut across their entire lives …
The Evolution And Management Of Higher Education In Nigeria: A Review Of Private Initiatives, Olabanji Odabara
The Evolution And Management Of Higher Education In Nigeria: A Review Of Private Initiatives, Olabanji Odabara
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Nigeria possesses the largest university system in Sub-Saharan Africa. Although South Africa’s tertiary enrollments are higher, Nigeria boasts more institutions. Nigeria has over 75 universities as at 2005 (Adedipe, 2005), about 41 polytechnics and 62 colleges of education as at 1998 (UNESCO, 2000a). In less than 50 years of tertiary education in Nigeria, the enrolment which was 210 in 1948 increased to 392,683 in 1996 (UNESCO, 2000a:87). As at 2005 Nigeria had 23 private universities. As the Federal Universities grew in number and students enrolment, State Universities started emerging in 1979 with the Rivers State University of Science and Technology …
The State, Bureaucracy And Corruption In Nigeria, Dare Arowolo
The State, Bureaucracy And Corruption In Nigeria, Dare Arowolo
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal
The transformation of societies to capitalism has introduced complexity into activities of man. Once capitalism transformed the traditional way of life, factors such as effectiveness of competition, freedom of movement and the absence of any system of social security compelled the state to assume responsibility for the protection and welfare of the individual (Jacoby, 1973:147). To help the state achieve this, it has become imperative to have a seeming standing power evolving from, but placing itself above, the society. Such power that alienates itself more and more from the society is being exercised on behalf of the state by certain …
Towards Improving The Status Of Higher Education In Nigeria, Adesoji Oni, Alade Abiodun
Towards Improving The Status Of Higher Education In Nigeria, Adesoji Oni, Alade Abiodun
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It is rewarding to begin this discussion by first of all reflecting on the concept of education. The term education is quite elusive and very difficult to pin down to a single definition. This is because numerous authorities in different fields define and describe education as it appeals to them and their background. In any case, education is what help us to acquire suitable appreciation of our cultural heritage and to live a fully more satisfying life. This includes the acquisition of desirable knowledge, skills, habits, values for productive living in the society. It equips the members of any human …
The Potency Of Privatisation In The Economic Development Of Nigeria, K.O. Odunaike, M.B. Amoda, O.A. Olatoye
The Potency Of Privatisation In The Economic Development Of Nigeria, K.O. Odunaike, M.B. Amoda, O.A. Olatoye
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal
Privatisation has become the current wave moving across both developing and developed nations all over the world. This is so in order to promote efficient allocation and management of resources. In Nigeria, like most other developing countries, the ownership and control of key public utilities have virtually been the responsibility of the government since independence in 1960. The case for government control of public utilities, such as electricity, telecommunication, gas, water supply and air transportation is based on the argument that basic goods and services need to be provided to the citizenry at affordable prices, and also that government needs …
Analysis Of The Educational Facilities In Southern Universities In Nigeria, O.L. Oyeniyi
Analysis Of The Educational Facilities In Southern Universities In Nigeria, O.L. Oyeniyi
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal
The educational system in Nigeria has witnessed tremendous expansion within the last two decades in the midst of limited resources and dilapidated educational facilities. The education sector has not enjoyed a fair share of the total recurrent and capital expenditure of the federal Government, despite the 26% recommended by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).The high priority accorded education according to Longe (1985), has partly been due to the view of education as an investment.
Comparative Study Of The Effect Of Study Technology Mode Of Instruction And Lecture Method On The Academic Performance Of University Students In Nigeria: Implication For Academic Staff Capacity Development., Samuel Oladipo, Biyi Olowoye, A. Adenaike
Comparative Study Of The Effect Of Study Technology Mode Of Instruction And Lecture Method On The Academic Performance Of University Students In Nigeria: Implication For Academic Staff Capacity Development., Samuel Oladipo, Biyi Olowoye, A. Adenaike
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal
The lecture method is probably the most prevalent and only method some university lecturers often employ in the training programs leading to the preparation of Nigerian graduates. In recent times the quality of graduates in Nigeria has necessitated a second look at this predominant method of preparation. Since the lecture method is predominantly teacher – centered and mostly leaves the learners as passive participants, only to take notes and probably ask questions after the lecture delivery if and when time permits, the need has arisen to look for alternative ways of graduates’ preparation that will be all inclusive. There is …
Integration Of Automobile Technological Developments Into Nigeria Technical College Motor Vehicle Mechanics Work Curriculum, Olufemi Olayinka, Anthony Oyenuga
Integration Of Automobile Technological Developments Into Nigeria Technical College Motor Vehicle Mechanics Work Curriculum, Olufemi Olayinka, Anthony Oyenuga
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In Nigeria, technical colleges produce craftsmen for various sectors of the economy and are regarded as the principal vocational institutions. It offers various mechanical trades among is Motor Vehicle Mechanics (MVM). The program of Motor Vehicle Mechanics trade in Nigeria technical colleges is designed to produce competent auto-mechanics craftsmen for Nigeria technological and industrial development. According to National Board for Technical Education (NBTE, 2001), auto-mechanics craftsmen are expected to test, diagnose, service and completely repair any fault on the motor vehicle to the manufacturer’s specification. For this to be achieved, a National curriculum is adopted in all technical colleges accredited …
Psychological Correlates Of Job Satisfaction Among Selected Secondary School Counselors In Ogun State, Nigeria., J.T.B. Oluwatimilehin
Psychological Correlates Of Job Satisfaction Among Selected Secondary School Counselors In Ogun State, Nigeria., J.T.B. Oluwatimilehin
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal
The purpose of the study is to give school counselors in Ogun State Secondary Schools an opportunity to express their opinions about their work as counselors with a view to assessing their level of job satisfaction. It has been observed that the rate of counselors’ turnover is high. The need therefore arises to find out the problems encouraging the turnover in the bid to reduce or eradicate the phenomena especially now that there is need for more school counselors to handle the guidance roles in the school curriculum.
Integration And Innovation In Early Childhood Education In Nigeria, Onu V. C, Obiozor Et Al
Integration And Innovation In Early Childhood Education In Nigeria, Onu V. C, Obiozor Et Al
Dr Williams Emeka Obiozor
This survey research studied integration and innovation in early childhood education and implications for quality teacher preparation. The study was a descriptive survey research, with one hundred and twelve (112) sampled preschool teacher. Eight research questions and three hypotheses guided the study. Early Childhood Programme Instrument on Integration and Innovation (ECPAI) was constructed, validated and used in eliciting responses from the respondents. The data collected were analyzed using percentage, mean, and Paired Sample tests. The study revealed a significant difference in the opinions of public and private preschool teachers toward integration and innovative practices in early childhood education in Nigeria. …
A Measure Of Students’ Connectedness In Tertiary Institutions In Anambra State Of Nigeria, Ada Omenyi, Ngozi Agu, Christi Odimegwu
A Measure Of Students’ Connectedness In Tertiary Institutions In Anambra State Of Nigeria, Ada Omenyi, Ngozi Agu, Christi Odimegwu
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal
The Nigerian higher education has been accused of performing below expectation when judged from both internal and global benchmarks of quality of output, peaceful co-existence on campus, fair conduct of examination, amongst others. The nature of higher education is such that its students are seen by members of campus community as adults who have attained the age of taking full responsibility of their behaviours and students on their part see themselves as those set free from the encumbrances of family control and influences. Indeed the campus environment is one perceived as “everyman to himself”. Students’ relationship with teachers, fellow students, …
Gender, Academic Qualification And Subject Discipline Differentials Of Nigerian Teachers’ Ict Literacy, Alaba Agbatogun
Gender, Academic Qualification And Subject Discipline Differentials Of Nigerian Teachers’ Ict Literacy, Alaba Agbatogun
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The world is seemingly experiencing a third wave of social and technological transformation as the society is becoming more oriented to the Information and Communication Technology (ICT). ICT is one of the various factors that are drastically influencing occupational success especially in the educational sector. Adamu (2004) sees ICT as a set of technological tools and resources used to communicate and create, disseminate, to store and manage information. The information dissemination is easily possible through computer technologies. Markauskaite (2006) opines that the introduction of computer technology into teaching and learning is a giant stride towards improving the quality of education. …
Importance Of Proper Dressing In Modern Living In Nigeria, D.O. Arubayi
Importance Of Proper Dressing In Modern Living In Nigeria, D.O. Arubayi
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Dressing is an act of putting on clothes and usually a means of expressing our individuality. Thompson (2005) citing Kaiser (1997) opined that dressing is the total arrangement of all outward detectable modification of the body and all material objects added to it. The implication of this is that dressing which is an aspect of clothing is the external covering put on the body for different purposes. The way an individual dresses is a tangible expression of an individual’s unique value system. Arubayi (2004), enumerated the followings as reasons why people wear clothes: to protect, to cover their nakedness, to …
The Commercialisation Of Knowledge Production Among Students Of The University Of Port Harcourt, Nigeria :The Praxis And Provisos., G.G. Kpee, L.E.S. Kaegon
The Commercialisation Of Knowledge Production Among Students Of The University Of Port Harcourt, Nigeria :The Praxis And Provisos., G.G. Kpee, L.E.S. Kaegon
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal
In recent time, there had been an urgent need for the understanding of and a planned framework for the introduction of the commercialization of knowledge production concept in our universities. Many dimensions to this need had been attempted. This include drawing up new course descriptions or revising the mix of the course subject portfolio. However, it is now becomes very obvious that such development requires a good deal more than just looking into specific course contents, or setting up an entrepreneurial centre and or introducing a course in entrepreneurial education as announced by Baridam (2009) during the 25th Convocation Ceremony …
An Evaluation Of Nomadic Education Programme In Nigeria, Israel Osokoya, Morayo Atinmo, S.A. Ajayi, A. Sarumi
An Evaluation Of Nomadic Education Programme In Nigeria, Israel Osokoya, Morayo Atinmo, S.A. Ajayi, A. Sarumi
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The global consensus is that education is a process that helps the whole human being, physically, mentally morally, socially and technologically. This enables one to function in any environment in which one may find oneself. Education also performs a major role in equipping the individual with the skills and knowledge which would help to transform any economy. Thus, it is the greatest investment that any nation can make for the quick development of its economic, political, sociological and human resources. Believing that education is the cornerstone for national development, Nigeria has adapted education as the “principal instrument par excellence” for …
Assessment Of Distribution Adequacy Of Universal Basic Education (Ube) Building Facilities In Ogun State Primary Schools Of Nigeria, Muyiwa Adeyemi, Wale Ositoye
Assessment Of Distribution Adequacy Of Universal Basic Education (Ube) Building Facilities In Ogun State Primary Schools Of Nigeria, Muyiwa Adeyemi, Wale Ositoye
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The recent introduction of “basic education” and Education for All “is not entirely new in the history of education in Nigeria. Several attempts at providing basic education for Nigerians have been made in the past. These attempts can be summarized as follows: The defunct Western Region free primary education programme of 1955. The defunct Eastern Region Education of 1957. The federal Government National Universal Primary Education of 1976. Over the years, universal access to education has been the prime target for Nigeria, since the middle of the 1970s when the universal primary Education (UPE) scheme took off. Predictably, pupils’ enrolment …
Developing Improvisation Skills For Alleviating Poverty In Nigeria: The Place Of Chemistry In Entrepreneurship Education, Jacobson Nbina, B. Viko, S.T. Birabil
Developing Improvisation Skills For Alleviating Poverty In Nigeria: The Place Of Chemistry In Entrepreneurship Education, Jacobson Nbina, B. Viko, S.T. Birabil
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal
One of the goals of Education in Nigeria is the acquisition of appropriate skills, the development of mental, physical and social abilities and competencies as equipment for individual to live in and contribute to the development of the society (Federal Government of Nigeria, 2004). The realization of this goal can be impeded by non-availability of science equipment that can ensure effective teaching and learning. Many authors have, however, reported the issue of inadequacy of science equipment in educational institutions in Nigeria. (Ogunleye, 2007 in Ugwu, 2008; Ogunmade et al 2006; Nwagbo, 2008; Bajah, 1982; Osobonye, 2002). It has also been …
Effect Of Instruction In Metacognitive Self-Assessment Strategy On Chemistry Self-Efficacy And Achievement Of Senior Secondary School Students In Rivers State, Nigeria, Jacobson Nbina, B. Viko
Effect Of Instruction In Metacognitive Self-Assessment Strategy On Chemistry Self-Efficacy And Achievement Of Senior Secondary School Students In Rivers State, Nigeria, Jacobson Nbina, B. Viko
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Chemistry is one of the major branches of science. There are various applications of Chemistry in home or industry. There is an increasing impact of growing knowledge in the subject of chemistry on our social and economic life. A poor chemistry foundation at the secondary school will jeopardize any future effort to enhance achievement in the subject.
Gendered Leadership Dynamics And Rural Community Development In Nigeria: The Case Study Of Iyaloja And Lyalaje Women Leaders In Ekiti State, Gadebo
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Rural areas are usually referred to as small, inward-looking, and idyllic communities held together by kinship relations and supporting basic agricultural occupations (Ekong, 2003). The characteristic features that differentiate rural from urban areas include: size, particularly areas inhabited by the people, low population density, homogeneity, presence of few social classes, low standard of living, presence of few / no social amenities such as electricity, pipe-borne water, low social mobility, mainly agrarian in nature – producing the bulk of food consumed in urban areas and the attendant drifting of young able-men to cities in order to benefit from the urban resources …
Impact Of The Media On The Senior Secondary School Students Performance In Speech Work In English Language, G.O. Oyinloye, I.O. Adeleye
Impact Of The Media On The Senior Secondary School Students Performance In Speech Work In English Language, G.O. Oyinloye, I.O. Adeleye
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Most Nigerian students learn English Language as a second Language (L2).They have acquired their mother tongues (L1) and are very proficient in them before entering the school. In most cases, many secondary school students do not have the opportunity to use English language at home. For such students, English Language learning and use is restricted to the classroom. Therefore, these students use their mother tongue more in the school environment, at home and for interpersonal relationships. These practices are negatively affecting the production of some sounds in English Language, which is the language of education, government, commerce and international communication.
Impact Of Total Quality Control Measures On Secondary School Students’ Academic Performance In Ogun State, A. Adenaike, O.S. Olaniyi
Impact Of Total Quality Control Measures On Secondary School Students’ Academic Performance In Ogun State, A. Adenaike, O.S. Olaniyi
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The pride of educational system depends not just on the quantity but more importantly, on the quality of its products at all levels. The quality of the products in turn depends largely on the quality of the education diet that students receive in Secondary Schools and which is also dependent upon the standard of control that teachers and students enjoy. It has been observed that, the problem of adequate and effective quality control has been responsible for producing students who remain half-baked and could not assist the society in which they find themselves (Erinle & Abioye, 2003). The problem of …
Influence Of Resources Allocation In Education On Secondary School Students’ Outcome In Nigeria., Olabanji Obadara, Abayomi Alaka
Influence Of Resources Allocation In Education On Secondary School Students’ Outcome In Nigeria., Olabanji Obadara, Abayomi Alaka
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School finance is concerned with the mobilization and allocation of resources to schools. School finance issues are of paramount concern to all levels of educational system both at federal, state, and local government level. The child’s future as well as the future of a society in general, depends largely on the quality of the educational system. The high expectation of the society for students and teachers to perform at higher levels, and for schools to guarantee the success of all students, the question of how best to support the expectation through effective and efficient allocation resources becomes even more critical.
Influence And Relationship Of Birth Order And Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement, A. Ositoye, Muyiwa Adeyemi, Ade Onabarniro
Influence And Relationship Of Birth Order And Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement, A. Ositoye, Muyiwa Adeyemi, Ade Onabarniro
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal
Academic achievement or the level of academic success is the main concern of all stakeholders of education. High achievement has, however, become a great task before the students but it is sad to observe that poor academic achievement were recorded both at the secondary and tertiary levels of education in Nigeria (Tenibiaje, 2009).