CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1  Background of the study Human development occurs in a continuous or parallel manner. The success of the next step will be determined by the success of the previous level. It will be difficult to attain optimal development and growth if the development process is hampered and disrupted. This implies that the idea […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1      BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY In today’s society, education is regarded as the most important factor to have for successful women empowerment. It improves her capacity to access information, learn new skills, and tolerate change. It also opens up more job options for her. There is empirical evidence that educated women are […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   Background to the Study Various studies on proficiency have been conducted worldwide, not simply in the educational sector. What sets this study apart is the researcher’s willingness to conduct an in-depth investigation of secondary school students’ English proficiency and its impact on their academic performance in Adamawa State. In Africa, Orgunsij […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Educational leadership in contemporary time is witnessing dramatic changes, owing to various factors ranging from social to political, technological and economic. The educational policy makers and administrators are therefore faced with the challenge of ensuring effectiveness in the delivery of qualitative education towards the attainment of educational […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Basic education for children is a top priority in today’s Nigerian society. All parties engaged in the process and duration of their basic education must appropriately nurture these children in order to ensure that they perform well academically and otherwise. Primary education, according to the National Policy […]

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY One of the most often debated topics in the learning environment is the relationship between the social environment and student academic achievement. The immediate physical and social surroundings in which people live or in which something occurs or develops may be characterized as the social environment (Ngwoke, […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Science itself is an organized body of knowledge in form of concepts, laws, theories and generalizations. Science according to Urevbu (2001) is the study of nature and natural phenomena in order to discover their principles and laws.  Ezendu (2002) defined Science is a body of knowledge, which […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY In everyday life, the acquisition of skills is a major component. Anyone who wants to learn a skill can do it by imitation, trial-and-error, or with the assistance of an instructor or instruction manual. Regardless of the method utilized to learn a talent, the process takes time […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Teachers play a critical role in the development of students’ futures and the academic sector in Nigeria. Today, teaching is one of the least regarded professions in Nigeria, as it is in the majority of underdeveloped nations worldwide. Teachers in all of its manifestations are the builders of […]

CHAPTER ONE     INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY In recent times, education has been acknowledged internationally as one of the universal strategies of survival and enhancement of the well-being of people and society. The arrival of formal education is seen as the cornerstone for national growth as well as the surest means of accomplishing […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Universal Basic Education (UBE) is not a new concept in Nigerian education, and access to education has been a key priority for the country since the University Primary Education (UPE) plan was implemented in the mid-1970s. The government’s Universal Basic Education (UBE) initiative is a follow-up program designed […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1      BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY In this competitive global economy, university education is critical in the twenty-first century for a resourceful economy. It is a dynamic tool for preparing an economy’s employable workforce. Individual and societal benefits of university education include the ability to be employed, earn a higher salary, and move […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The examination process makes a difference in the realization of educational goals all over the world, according to Nwadiani (2005), who stated that “the aims of national educational systems and indeed national progress seem like mirages if examination ethics is not supported and implemented.” Exams are one […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Dressing refers to the process of putting on clothing. The aim of wearing clothing on the body is to shield, beautify, or adorn it. Clothes are one of man’s most important needs. In its broadest sense, it refers to a wide variety of materials that man wears […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1      BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Education plays a great role in developing a person, by extension group of persons and adversely a nation. An educated country is sure of acquiring all-round development of a country. Education has the tenacity of molding a person with great skills which will equip such person for […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Female studies are becoming more diverse all throughout the world. Female students appear to favor certain courses over others, according to the pattern. Female students participate in postgraduate courses for a variety of reasons, including a desire for higher income or better work, decision-making empowerment, and other social […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Education is viewed as a transformative force. Additionally, it is a process of metamorphosis. According to the website Dictionary, education is the act or process of teaching in accordance with acquired knowledge, skill, or character discipline, as well as the act or process of training through a defined […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Speaking appears to be the most critical of the four abilities (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), as those who are familiar with a language are frequently referred to as speakers of that language (Ur, 1996; Tuan & Mai, 2015). English continues to be the indisputable language of education, […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1    BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Reading is a great way to stay educated and gain new skills and abilities (Mayer, 2010). reading allows students to gain new knowledge and become more proficient in their disciplines. loan (2009) underlined that those who read regularly have the opportunity to widen their mental horizons […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Because education is one of the most essential parts of human resource development, it is critical that every kid have the chance to reach his or her full academic potential (Elimu, 2008). Despite the government’s efforts, the government’s aim of delivering universal education has not been met. […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Since its inception, technology education has been a powerful agent of change in the direction of our economic, social, political, and technological progress. Nigeria has recognized that self-reliance is possible via technological growth and has put a high premium on technology education (Eze 1996). Technical or vocational education […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Teachers occupy every significant role in each country’s educational system, as the system is entirely dependent on their numbers, quality, and dedication to study. Teachers have a variety of responsibilities in our school’s excellent teaching and learning (Matthew, 2015). They are expected to serve as both community advocates […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Since independence, the Nigerian government has desperately continued to make concerted effort in the area of quantitative (but not qualitative) supply of mass housing through massive budgetary and policy provisions; however, the alarming rate at which existing housing stock is collapsing necessitates immediate attention and action. The […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1       BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Participation in sports dates back almost as far as man himself. Humans had to work hard to get food, hunt animals, cultivate and find a place to live during the time of the Stone Age. During his quest for daily food, he is likely to be pursued […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY This research focuses on concerns of professional autonomy, and identifying professional autonomy in teaching suggests that education specialists are fully involved. Professional colleagues in all areas relating to the education of the people are frequently appointed positions of responsibility to designate how educational policies in Nigeria should be […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study From the dawn of time, education has been one of the most essential institutions in all cultures. It has played a significant role in the development of human capital and the empowerment of citizens with self-reliance skills. Teachers, on the other hand, are the pivot around which global […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study According to Huseyin and Satyen (2006), fire is necessary for the evolution of society since it has made a substantial contribution to human civilization. Despite its positive contributions to human civilization, fire poses a hazard to human life and property (Chow, 2004). The recent fire outbreak in the […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND STUDY Education is one of the most important instruments for emancipating mankind, and each community invests much in it to guarantee that each generation gains the required skills, information, and attitudes for future survival. However, the level to which education is monitored is heavily anchored on test scores due to its […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY A child is born in a definite family setup. The home environment is important in developing the personality of the child. There is a face-to-face interaction in the family which determines the character and personality make-up of the child. Parents-child home training patterns may influence children’s social […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Of The Study Sport, as a special sociocultural phenomenon, is a historically determined activity of people connected with the use of physical exercises, which is aimed at preparing and participating in a specially organized system of competitions, as well as the individual and socially significant results of such activity (Brassie, 2008). […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Of The Study In today’s world, energy is viewed as an omnipresent commodity. Institutions (private corporations, governments, schools, colleges, and so on) and individuals alike rely heavily on consistent access to useable energy in all forms ( Creighton and Dewey, 1916). In the twenty-first century, energy (electrical) has become a […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY As defined by the United Nations, education is the process of imparting knowledge, training, and learning in order to enhance knowledge while also developing skills, attitudes, and morals. If appropriately directed, it can help a person’s capacity to benefit from future opportunities in life. In other words, education […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study There is no denying that education is critical to any nation’s social, political, and economic progress. This is why most countries seek to dedicate a significant amount of their Gross National Income on educational development. In Nigeria, education accounts for between 7.6% and 9.9% of total annual […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Nigeria, like a large number of other African countries, has been plagued by corruption, particularly in the public sector. This one act has eroded Nigeria’s importance in the community of nations and slowed the country’s growth speed, since investors are reluctant to engage in such an economy (Ordu, […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Since the middle of the twentieth century, the quality of teachers has been the subject of intense discussion all around the world. In the opinion of Riovkin, Hanushek, and Kain (1998), the effect of teacher quality on students’ accomplishment is several times bigger than the influence of […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The history of assessment in the Nigerian educational system is obscure; maybe its earliest appearance was in the form of an ordinance enacted in 1882, which included the following criteria for granting grants for teacher wages. To begin, funds for organization and discipline are provided, along with special […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   Background to the Study The changes in global system today has led to an increase in the growth of educational institutions all over the world and the education scene in Kenya is not an exception especially with the current scenario of trying to achieve Vision 2030. According to Aikaman and Unterhalter (2015), […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Learning is an essential component of human existence. Every day of a man’s life, he learns something new in order to live in a changing environment. This is informal learning in the sense that man learns new things when he interacts with his environment at any point in […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Pandemics present challenges of an entirely different type than other disease outbreaks or the vast majority of other natural disasters. Because these diseases strike global populations which have no immunological experience with them, their spread is far more rapid, and frequently, more deadly than any comparable disease outbreaks. […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Sexual behaviour is a form of physical intimacy that may be directed to reproduction (one possible goal of sexual intercourse), spiritual transcendence, and/or the enjoyment of any activity involving sexual gratification (Wikipedia, 2005). Behaviour refers to the actions or reactions of an object or organism usually in relation […]

ABSTRACT This study investigated the relationship between principals’ financial management strategies and teachers’ task performance in secondary schools in Onitsha Education Zone. Guided by three research questions and three null hypotheses. Two questionnares-How principals provide fund questionnaire (HPPFQ) and the principal s’ rate on level of teachers’ task performance questionnaire (PRLTPQ) were used to collect […]

ABSTRACT This study investigated the influence principal’s gender has on teachers’ work behaviours in secondary schools in Anambra State. Five research questions and three null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The study employed a descriptive survey design, using a sample size of 1000 teachers (male and female) selected fr om schools in Anambra […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Desirable changes in learners occur through good teaching. Good teaching and learning take place when the teachers are able to convey their messages in the simplest, most convincing and practical ways to the earner using concrete objects. These concrete objects, according to Umoh-mac and Nkume (2006), are […]

ABSTRACT The study investigates the role of ICT on educational development in Nigeria. ICT in Education is an instrument par excellence that a nation can rely upon to bring about self-reliance. The study observed that Nigeria still experience a lag in its implementation, and this continue to widen the digital and knowledge divides and the […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study Cholera is an infection of the small intestine that is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae 01 and 0139 (Riyan 2004 & WHO 2010). The main symptoms are profuse watery diarrhea and vomiting. Transmission is primarily through consuming contaminated drinking water or food. The severity of the […]

ABSTRACT The theoretical frame work for this study was provided by the review of literature was also prepared to enable the researcher collect enough data in regards to the study. Information was sought through primary sources such as questionnaires were used in data collection. The findings of the research work were presented in tabular form […]

  CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study In teaching, it is highly desirable to know exactly what one aims to achieve as it is in all great undertaking. Instructional materials according to Wiki (1998), are kind of tools or equipment that can help the instructor effectively in theory teaching classroom or in practical […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Economic development and underdevelopment is one aspect of the uneven spatial distribution of economic activity. Geography has a huge impact on infrastructural development. Studies have shown that geography education has a direct effect on infrastructural development especially in developing countries such as Nigeria. Education is an important […]

ABSTRACT The increasing rate of juvenile delinquency has become a major social problem globally and locally. Researchers and concerned individuals have traced the preponderance of juvenile delinquency to the increasing rate of family instability among other factors. However, concerted inquiries into the influence of family instability on juvenile delinquency have resulted in a raging controversy. […]

ABSTRACT The study examined Prevalent Instructional Strategies in the Teaching of Drama at Senior Secondary Schools in Shomolu Local Government of Lagos State. To achieve the purpose of the study, research questions were posed and hypotheses were formulated. Descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The population for the study comprised secondary school […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of Study Oral literature means oral works of high merit which are products of the creative use of imagination by the artist of the spoken words in pre-literate communities. Such works are composed mentally by the illiterate raconteur; Stored in the memory and then spoken, recited, chanted or sung on […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study In a study earlier conducted, it was observed that educators in Nigeria have forgotten the important connection between teachers and students and how good teachers carry out their duties more effectively in meeting the predetermined goals of education. In addition, it was observed that in Nigeria and […]

ABSTRACT The aim of this paper is to investigate the influence of instructional materials to the academic performance of secondary school students in Physical and Health Education in Oyo State. The population for the study comprised of all Secondary School Class II students from among which 180 were sampled. The instrument for the study is […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of Study Scholarships are award of financial aid to enable students in their academic pursuit and/or further their education. Scholarships are awarded based on various criteria, which usually reflect the values and purposes of the donor or funder of the award. Scholarship money is not required to be repaid as […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to Study Academic achievement is a major issue among students, teachers, parents, school administrators, and the community at large. Attempts have been made by researchers to unravel the complexities surrounding academic achievement. Psychologists have put forward a lot of reasons why these disparities in achievement exist. A lot of attention […]

ABSTRACT This study was on Geography education awareness level among secondary school students in Nsukka L.G.A of Enugu State. Using simple random sampling procedures, the researchers drew 128 students and 50 teachers from nine state owned secondary school of Enugu State. Questionnaires were used to elicit information from the respondents- Teachers and students on the […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to Study Teaching and learning process is a two-way traffic where the teacher sends out the message while the students acknowledges through feedback, but this give and take processes could only be effective when the teaching method applied is appropriate. Teaching Methods refers to the process of transmitting facts, skills, […]

ABSTRACT This study was on the factors associated with mass failure of students in the social studies in secondary schools in Nsukka L.G.A of Enugu State. Using simple random sampling procedures, the researchers drew 128 students and 50 teachers from nine state owned secondary school of Enugu State. Questionnaires were used to elicit information from […]

ABSTRACT The study examined the effects of school location on academic performance Students in Nigeria. The purpose was to determine whether the geographical location has any impact on the achievement of the students in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The design adopted for the study was an ex-post facto of survey type. The targeted population for […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study The technological advancement of any nation to a large extent is dependent on a sound scientific education. Science and technology being vital tools for development and productivity of any nation should be taken as a necessity at the classroom level. Mbajiorgu (2003), opined that science is very […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Physical and Health Education is a systematic instruction in sports, training, practice, gymnastics, exercises, and hygiene given as part of a school or college program. Physical and Health Education is the study, practice, and appreciation of the art and science of human movement (Hardman, 2002b). Physical and […]

ABSTRACT Mathematics is one of the most important subjects not only in schools but in our daily lines. Virtually everyone engages in. The application of mathematics is one way or the other. However, mathematics is seen to be a difficult subject by most students. The result of such poor perception is mass failure during examination […]

ABSTRACT The study sought to establish facts about early childhood education experience on the academic performance of primary school children. The research instrument used was the school continuous assessment records. Three hypotheses were formulated and tested using t-test statistics, at .05 level of significance. The study revealed that there is a significant difference between pupils […]

ABSTRACT CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study A child is a person between the age of 18 months and l3 years. However, children are one of the major stages in a person’s development. At 18 months of age, children have just begun to outgrow baby cloths though many still wear diaper. By the […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to Study Since the early times, herbs, leaves and plants have been use to heal and control diseases. The use of drugs in itself does not constitute any danger, because drugs correctly administered have been a blessing. Falco (1988) as cited by Sambo (2008) viewed that “chronic use of substances […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study In spite of the importance of geography which serves as the present day hope in predicting and proffering solutions to our ever increasing environmental problems, ranging from climate change, ozone layer depletion, global warming, flooding, soil erosion, mass movement, drought and desertification, pollutions and earth quakes in […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Technical and Vocational Educationeducation plays a vital role in human resource development of the country by creating skilled manpower, enhancing industrial productivity and improving the quality of life. Okorie (2000) asserted that the world of today is advancing daily in technology. The daily changes in technology therefore calls […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Background to the Study At the secondary school level, most female students are at the adolescent stage, a developmental period which can decide a person’s current and future health. This is because it is at this time that individuals begin to make independent decisions about health-risk and health-enhancing behaviour. According […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Quality education at the early years of a child is very important and there is no gain saying the fact that these formative years have great impact on the later life of the child and consequently national development. In essence, the physical, emotional and cognitive development of […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to Study Nigeria has relied so much on agriculture after her independence in 1960, given its stage of economic development. The growth dynamics of the Nigerian economy have been propelled by the existence and exploitation of natural resources and primary products. At the onset, the agricultural sector was the base, […]

ABSTRACT This study aimed at investigation of the roles of the laboratory in students’ academic achievement in biology in secondary schools in Ebonyi State of Nigeria. Four research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. A sample of 240 students selected through simple random sampling technique from ten secondary schools in the 3 Education Zones […]

ABSTRACT The study investigated into the causes, prevalence and effect of female prostitution in Nigerian tertiary institutions: a case study of College of Education, Ekiadolor-Benin. In the course of the research and collection of data some research questions were postulated these include; How come about female prostitution? What are the effects of female prostitution? Do […]

STUDENT-TEACHER’S ASSESSMENT OF SIWES PROGRAMME IN AGEGE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF LAGOS STATE ABSTRACT The Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is a planned and supervised training intervention based on stated and specific learning and career objectives. It is geared towards developing the occupational competencies of the participants. It is a programme required to be […]

THE EFFECT OF CONTRACEPTIVE PATRONAGE AND RISK INVOLVEMENT AMONG FEMALE SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ (A CASE STUDY AKOKO AREA OF ONDO STATE) ABSTRACT The study investigated the effect contraceptives patronage and risk involvement among female students in selected secondary schools in Akoko township area of Ondo state. The subjects used consisted of one hundred and fifty […]

The Role of Supervision in the Development of Primary Education (A Case Study of Some Selected Primary Schools in Sokoto Metropolis) ABSTRACT In this research project, an attempt was made by the researcher to find out the role of supervision in the development of primary education in some selected schools within sokoto metropolis. Simple and sampling technique […]

The Academic Performance of Married Women Students in Nigerian Higher Education ABSTRACT My aim in this study was to understand and explain the academic performance of married women students in higher education. The study was conducted on married women students who are studying at higher institutions in Nigeria. A mixed research method was used. The […]

Problems Encountered by Married Female B.Ed Part-Time Students Abstract This paper investigated the challenges or constraints of women in continuing higher education programme with particular focus on the b.ed part-time programme of the Usman Danfodiyo university sokoto. A simple survey research design was employed to explore the issue. A 4 item questionnaire supplemented with oral […]