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 […]
SCHOOL PROJECT TOPICS BY DEPARTMENT: Education Project Topics and Materials
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EXTRA MORAL CLASSES AND THEIR EFFECT ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SOCIAL STUDIES IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
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 […]
FACTORS AFFECTING SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ EFFECTIVE SPOKEN ENGLISH
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, […]
FACTORS AFFECTING STUDENTS READING HABITS IN SECONDARY SCHOOL
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 […]
FACTORS AFFECTING THE SHORTAGE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
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. […]
FACTORS AFFECTING TEACHING OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CRAFT PRACTICE IN TECHNICAL SCHOOLS
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 […]
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO TEACHERS’ ATTITUDE TO WORK IN RELATION TO STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
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 […]
FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COLLAPSE OF SCHOOL BUILDING IN NIGERIA
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 […]
FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF YOUTHS SPORTS ACTIVITIES IN SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS
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 […]
FACTORS THAT AFFECT STUDENTS’ CHOICE OF TEACHING AS A CAREER
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 […]
FACTORS THAT PROMOTE JOB SATISFACTION AMONG PHYSICS TEACHERS IN UMUAHIA (CASE STUDY OF SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL PHYSICS TEACHERS)
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 […]
FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONS AND PREVENTION OF FIRE OUTBREAK IN UNIVERSITY HOSTELS (CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI)
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 […]
GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES’ IMPACTS ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT TEACHERS
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 […]
HOME TRAINING PATTERNS: AN EXAMINATION OF IT’S EFFECT ON THE ATTITUDE OF UNDERGRADUATES TOWARDS CULTISM
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 […]
ASSESSMENT OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS FOR THE NIGERIAN GIRLS IN SPORT
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). […]
ASSESSMENT OF ENERGY LITERACY AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
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 […]
ASSESSMENT OF PARENT’S SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUND AND ITS IMPACT ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS STUDENT
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 […]
ASSESSMENT OF SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ON STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN WEST AFRICAN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL (WASSCE)
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 […]
ASSESSMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ VIEWS ON THE ICPC’S ROLES AND FUNCTIONS
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, […]
ASSESSMENT OF TEACHER’S QUALITY AND ITS EFFECT ON JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS PERFORMANCE IN BASIC SCIENCE
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 […]
ASSESSMENT OF TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES AND ABILITY TO IMPLEMENT CONTINUAL ASSESSMENT
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 […]
ASSESSMENT OF TEACHERS’ STRESS AND FRUSTRATION ON JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
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), […]
ASSESSMENT OF THE INFLUENCE OF E-LEARNING ON ACADEMIC BEHAVIOR OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN NIGERIA.
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 […]
ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLES OF ICT IN COVID-19 HEALTH EDUCATION
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. […]
SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC CORRELATES OF PERCEIVED SEXUAL BEHAVIOURS OF ADOLESCENTS IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA.
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 […]
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRINCIPALS ’ FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND TEACHERS ’ TASK PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ONITSHA EDUCATION ZONE.
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 […]
PRINCIPAL’S GENDER AND TEACHERS’ WORK BEHAVIOURS IN POST -PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE
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 […]
THE ROLE OF MOTIVATION IN THE APPROACH OF TEACHING BUSINESS STUDIES
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 […]
THE ROLE OF ICT ON EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
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 […]
THE INCIDENCE OF CHOLERA AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN IN BENIN CITY
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 […]
THE IMPACT OF LANGUAGE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF ORAL ENGLISH IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS (A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA)
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 […]
THE EXTENT OF USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING – LEARNING OF CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
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 […]
THE EFFECT OF GEOGRAPHY EDUCATION ON INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
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 […]
THE EFFECT OF FAMILY STRUCTURE ON JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AMONG SCHOOL ADOLESCENT
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. […]
PREVALENT INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES IN THE TEACHING OF DRAMA AT SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN SHOMOLU LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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 […]
ORAL LITERATURE AS A MEDIUM OF TEACHING MORAL VALUES TO SELECTED SCHOOLS IN ORU WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF IMO STATE
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 […]
MUSIC TEACHERS’ COMPETENCE AND EFFECTIVENESS IN TEACHING IN PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN IBESIKPO ASUTAN LGA
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 […]
LEADERSHIP PATTERNS AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Leadership is fundamental to the existence of any organization. It focuses on the accomplishment of goals and objectives of the organization. The leader influences the behaviours of the people who work for an organization so as to achieve the basic goals upon which the organization or group […]
INFLUENCE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OYO
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 […]
IMPLICATION OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS IN ANAMBRA STATE
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 […]
IMPACT OF PERSONALITY TRAITS AND SCHOOL TYPE ON SELF-ESTEEM AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MARKURDI
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 […]
GEOGRAPHY EDUCATION AWARENESS LEVEL AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
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 […]
FACTORS INFLUENCING STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN ACCOUNTING STUDIES AT SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION IN ALIMOSHO EDUCATION DISTRICT IN LAGOS STATE
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, […]
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH MASS FAILURE OF STUDENTS OF SOCIAL STUDIES
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 […]
EFFECTS OF SCHOOL LOCATION ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN NIGERIA
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 […]
EFFECTS OF COOPERATIVE LEARNING STRATEGIES AND LOCUS OF CONTROL ON STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENT IN STATISTICS PROCESS
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 […]
EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF HEALTH EDUCATION IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS (A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED SCHOOLS IN BWARI AREA COUNCIL, FCT-ABUJA)
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 […]
THE EFFECT OF STUDENT PERCEPTION ON TEACHING AND LEARNING MATHEMATICS (A CASE STUDY OF IGBOEZE NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE)
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 […]
EFFECT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF PRIMARY FOUR STUDENTS IN UYO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF AKWA IBOM STATE
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 […]
EFFECT OF CHILD LABOUR ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ISOKO SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE
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 […]
DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ITS EFFECT AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
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 […]
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SECONDARY STUDENTS PERFORMANCE IN GEOGRAPHY FROM 2004 – 2008 IN ENUGU NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
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 […]
CHALLENGES OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATIONAND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FOR PRODUCTIVITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
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 […]
CAUSES OF SEXUAL PROMISCUITY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS OF OVIA NORTH EAST OF EDO STATE AND ITS COUNSELING IMPLICATIONS
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 […]
ATTITUDE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION STUDENTS TOWARDS THE STUDY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
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 […]
ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS AGRICULTURE SCIENCE AS A PROFESSION IN SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OGUN STATE NIGERIA
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, […]
AN INVESTIGATIVE STUDY ON THE VIEWS OF BIOLOGY STUDENTS ON THE PROBLEMS OF LABORATORY AND MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
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 […]
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE EFFECT, CAUSES AND PREVALENCE OF FEMALE PROSTITUTION IN NIGERIA TERTIARY INSTITUTION
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 […]
SEX EDUCATION AS A TOOL FOR REDUCING HIV/AIDS AMONG YOUTHS IN IVO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EBONYI STATE
Abstract This study was carried out in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The purpose of this study sex education as a valuable tool in reducing the transmission of HIV/Aids among secondary school students. The purpose of carrying out this study is to identify those problems associated with sex education and why parents and […]
CONTRACEPTION AND SEXUALITY AMONG STUDENTS OF COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
CONTRACEPTION AND SEXUALITY AMONG STUDENTS OF COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ABSTRACT This research work centers on the contraception and sexuality among undergraduates in College of Education Ekiadolor in Ovia North East Local Government Area. From the findings, most undergraduates are involved in sexuality. They have knowledge of sex education, some use contraception like condoms and they […]
THE IMPACT OF HEALTH EDUCATION TOWARDS COMPLIANCE OF IMMUNIZATION AMONG CHILDREN 0-5 YEARS IN AHOADA GENERAL HOSPITAL, RIVERS STATE
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Immunization is one of the safest and most effective interventions to prevent disease and early child death. Although, about three quarters of the world‘s child population is reached with the required vaccines, only half of the children in Sub-Sahara Africa (WHO/IVB, 2009) get access to basic immunization. […]
AWARENESS OF THE DANGERS OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY AND MOTHERHOOD AMONG TEENAGE MOTHERS IN IKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of Study The number of teenagers giving birth each year is staggering. In fact more than 10% of young mothers are teenagers. Nigerian birth rate for adolescent is one of the highest in the world and the prevalence among female adolescent in Nigeria of sexually transmitted infection including HIV is […]
AN ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS’ ACCEPTANCE AND APPLICATION OF HEALTH-CARE INFORMATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study The phenomenon of human communication continues to develop as man seeks for ways to make life easy. According to Robinson, Patrick and Gustafson (1998:280), the first generation of internet search engines was referred to as Web 1.0, a one-way flow of information, or the read […]
THE ROLE OF WOMEN EDUCATION IN PROMOTING HEALTHY SOCIETY IN DEVELOPING SOCIETY
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Education in its broadest perspective is the lifelong learning, both formal and informal, which aims at equipping the individual effectively with acceptable skills, knowledge, attitudes and competences that will enable him/her to cope favorably with the problems of the society. It is one of the main keys […]
THE EXTENT OF COMPUTER LITERACY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHERS
(A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU NORTH LGA) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Education is one of the main corner-stones for economic development and improvement of human welfare. As global economic competition grows stiffer, education becomes an important source of competitive advantage as it is linked to economic growth and ways for countries […]
THE EFFECT OF LANGUAGE DIVERSITY ON NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ABSTRACT In the Nigerian state lies the problem of unity ever since its existence. Overtime, several linguists have tried to look at the diverse ethnolinguistic groups and a way out of Nigeria‟s persistent ethnic problems. Presently, Nigeria has about three hundred and fifty (350) ethnic groups alongside five hundred and twenty two (522) languages. The […]
THE CHALLENGES TO COMPUTER STUDIES INSTRUCTION IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study One of the fundamental rights of every human being is education. Education prepares the individual for challenges in life. Consequently, Gujjar (2010) opined that education does not only deliver information, but for developing complete personality of a child. In Nigeria there are three levels of education: primary, secondary […]
STUDIES OF VIDEO RECORDING TECHNIQUES ENTREPRENEURSHIP VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATIONAL AS AIDS TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION TO VIDEO RECORDING Imagine you went for an occasion or you even organized the occasion yourself and the occasion was fun and enjoyable, so when the occasion to also have a taste of what happened during the occasion. That is just exactly what video camera are meant for. This video camera helps […]
PROBLEM MILITATING AGAINST THE DEVELOPMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ABSRACT Education is considered to be a basic human right and a basic need as recognized in the 1989 convention of the rights of the child which has won near universal ratification. Education starts from an early age and this emphasizes the need for a lot of careful planning for Early Childhood Care and Education […]
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PERCEPTION OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC AMONG RESIDENTS OF THREE COMMUNITIES OVIA-NORTH EAST, EDO STATE
Abstract This study was carried out on the knowledge, attitude and perception of Covid 19 pandemic in Nigeria. Mass gatherings at sporting and religious events attract huge crowds, creating high-risk conditions for the rapid spread of infectious diseases. The study was carried out in Ovia-North East LGA, Edo state. During the first week of March, […]
IMPACT OF ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN ERADICATING ILLITERACY IN MAIDUGURI METROPOLITAN COUNCIL BORNO STATE.
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Every government strives through investment to achieve development for the well being of her citizens. Development according to Nyerere (2006) is the expansion of man‟s own consciousness and therefore of his own power over himself, his environment and his society. Ofuebe (1992) defined it as a phenomenon in […]
ICT SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES OF JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS FOR EFFECTIVE SERVICE DELIVERY
Abstract This study investigated the Information and Communication Technology skills needed by Business Studies Teachers in Junior Secondary Schools in Adamawa State. To achieve this broad objective, four research questions were developed and answered while three research hypotheses were formulated and tested. Survey research design was used to carry out this study. The population for […]
GROOMING THE NEXT GENERATION FOR LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION AND ITS IMPLICATION FOR CONTEMPORARY CHURCH
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to comparatively assess the underlying factors affecting leadership succession in Watoto and Mbuya Pentecostal Churches in Ibadan Nigeria. The study was guided by the objective of investigating the challenges in leadership succession failure, the consequences of poor succession, the best practices in leadership succession and to examine possible […]
GOVERNMENT INVOLVEMENT IN ADULT LITERACY PROGAMMES IN NSUKKA LGA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Every government strives through investment to achieve development for the well-being of her citizens. Development according to Nyerere (2006) is the expansion of man’s own consciousness and therefore of his own power over himself, his environment and his society. Ofuebe (1992) defined it as a phenomenon in which […]
FAMILY PLANNING AS AN AGENT OF POPULATION REDUCTION OF THE INCREASING POPULATION IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Population increase has become a thing of great concern for economic planners, demographers and even government agents. As world population moves towards 5.9 billions, the per capital production of money basic commodities is falling, for instance the recent global food shortage is an evidence. (Population Report, 2006). The […]
FACTORS AFFECTING TEACHERS’ EFFECTIVENESS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ONDO STATE
Abstract This study was conducted to survey the factors influencing the effectiveness of economics teachers in some selected public secondary schools in Ondo state. The research design of the study was descriptive survey design. The population of the study was sixty three (66) economics teachers in the public secondary schools. Fifty three (53) economics teachers […]
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
A CASE STUDY OF CARITAS UNIVERSITY ENUGU ABSTRACT Computers are known for their wide range of uses especially in scientific and mathematical fields. However little or no thought has been given to designing a complete and thorough intelligence entrance examination on a computer system in our immediate environment. This entrance examination system is designed to […]
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPUTERIZED QUANTITATIVE AND VERBAL REASONING TUTOR FOR NURSERY AND PRIMARY SCHOOLS
ABSTRACT Computer Assisted Instruction today presents new options and opportunities: powerful Machines, advanced computer science techniques, and input from cognitive psychology. Using these tools well is a challenge for which there are few guidelines or examples. The Purpose of this write up is to describe how we used some simple artificial intelligence Techniques in […]
CYBER CRIME IN THE SOCIETY: PROBLEMS AND PREVENTIONS.
Abstract The aim of this study was to examine the perception of cybercrime among Nigerian youths using Caritas University as a study. In this research study, we found out people’s reaction to messages depends mainly on how it is perceived. To achieve the aim o the study, literature was reviewed. Survey research method was used […]
COMPUTER BASED SCRABBLE GAME
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Project Scrabble is an old classic board game, with game rules that are not very complicated. Compared to other classic board games, such as Chess, there are more factors to take into consideration when making a move in Scrabble. Apart from anagramming and generating words, there are […]
COMMUNITY OF INQUIRY AND PHILOSOPHY FOR CHILDREN (COI P4C) AS A TOOL FOR RE-BRANDING EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
ABSTRACT COIP4C is an educative approach that helps to stimulate the thinking capacity of children and motivates them in reasoning. With P4C method, everybody is an inquirer or philosopher. The main goal of P4C is to seek for truth and clarity of ideas. No truth is the absolute and this method of educating children in […]
CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS OF EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE IN ENUGU STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (TECHNICAL) ENUGU
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to find out the causes and solution of examination malpractice in Enugu state College of Education (technical) Enugu. In the study five research questions were formulated which are the major causes of examination malpractice Forms of examination malpractice To what extent to parents, lecturers and examination body contributes […]
CAPITAL ACCUMULATION AND ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION: A DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR NIGERIA ECONOMY
ABSTRACT The advancement of the economic situation of a country is the main aim of the Government of the state. How the various Governments of the states go about this business of advancing the economic situation of the country has been an area of focus to many scholars. In analyzing how the Government fares in […]
BODY MASS INDEX AND FATNESS AS CORRELATES OF HEALTH-RELATED PHYSICAL FITNESS AMONG TEACHERS IN RIVERS STATE
ABSTRACT Physical activity (PA) is recognized as an important determinant for chronic lifestyle diseases. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) PA is one of the major underlying causes of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) leading to significant global burden of death, disease and disability among teachers and adults. There are many factors that influence PA among […]
BETWEEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE NIGER DELTA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to Study The recurring crisis and anxiety in the Niger Delta region in Nigeria can be attributed to high unemployment and poverty by successive governments and oil companies to support critical human development and basic social services. The Niger Delta region also suffers from a significant reduction in basic infrastructure […]
BANKING BEHAVIOR AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION OF PHYSICALLY CHALLENGE PERSONS
ABSTRACT The physically challenge persons constitute an integral part of Nigeria‟s population, as such any national economic programme that attempts in any way to foreclose this important segment of the country‟s population will leave much to be desired. The study made use of primary data which was collected using questionnaires administered to the respondents based […]
AWARENESS AND FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE DRUGS ABUSE AMONG OFFICERS
AWARENESS AND FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE DRUGS ABUSE AMONG OFFICERS AND MEN OF NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE HEADQUARTERS WUSE ZONE 3 ABUJA ABSTRACT Drug abuse at the workplace poses a great challenge to the growth and development of the law enforcement in Nigeria. Presently, about 200 million people or 5 per cent of the world‟s population aged […]
AVERTING THE OBSTACLES TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EDUCATION
ABSTRACT The study examined how education could proffer prominent solutions to the problems obstructing the progressive advancement of Nigeria economy politically, socially, economically, technologically and environmentally for the purpose of meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the needs of the future generation. To have proper comprehension of the study the opinion of […]
AUDIENCE PERCEPTION AND BELIEVABILITY OF SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERT ( A STUDY OF FACEBOOK)
ABSTRACT Social media sites such as Facebook are potent tools in modern communication and marketing. Considering Social media’s growing popularity, particularly Facebook, this study assessed the use osf social media as advertising vehicles. The study explored the usage level of social media by consumers and advertisers in Port Harcourt and the effect such use […]
ATTITUDE OF STUDENT TEACHERS TOWARDS TEACHING PRACTICE
A CASE STUDY OF COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, WARRI, DELTA STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Pre-historically, it is conceived that there was an aspect of teaching and learning either from examples or through trial and error processes. The sources through which learning is made possible could be either a human or an abstract […]
ATTITUDE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TO SCIENCE AND SCIENCE TEACHING
(A CASE STUDY OF SOME SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE) ABSTRACT The investigation focus on the attitude of secondary school students towards science and science teaching; a case study of some secondary school in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. Five secondary schools were randomly selected in Oredo Local […]
ATTITUDE OF PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS TOWARDS SCIENCE SUBJECT
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Despite the ever-growing importance of science in my daily lives, recent research shows a continuous decline in the number of students who choose to study scientific subjects in high school and to later pursue scientific careers Palmer, D. (2005). While to date only a relatively small body […]
ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION CURRICULUM IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KATSINA STATE
ABSTRACT The study ―Assessment of the Implementation of Physical and Health Education Curriculum in Junior Secondary Schools in Katsina State‖ was aimed to assessing the implementation of the Physical and Health Education Curriculum in Katsina State‖. This is based on the assumptions that there exist some vacuum in the implementation process as a result of […]
ASSESSMENT OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN TEACHING AND LEARNING OF ACCOUNTING IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
ABSTRACT This project work was undertaken to survey the use of social media in the teaching and learning of Accounting in some selected secondary school in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area. To find solution to the problems which gave to undertaking the survey questionnaires were raised to check the availability use and the attitude of […]
ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIALS OF WASTE TO WEALTH
Abstract Municipal solid wastes re-use and recycling have multiple socioeconomic and environmental benefits that have not been adequately examined in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The objectives of this research are to: examine the socio-economic and demographic characteristics of waste management entrepreneurs; identify the sources and destinations of recyclable municipal solid waste; analyse the quantity […]
ASSESSMENT OF NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN ODEDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA.
ABSTRACT Malnutrition continues to be a major problem among school-aged children in developing countries. Thus, this cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the nutritional status of 200 public primary school pupils, comprising 84males and 116 females in a rural setting. These pupils were scientifically selected (stratified sampling) from 2 public schools in 2 villages with […]
ASSESSMENT OF METHODS OF TEACHING COMPUTER COURSES TO COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENTS
Abstract The study focuses on the methods of teaching computer courses to computer science major in selected Nigeria polytechnics. It examines the background, methods of teaching, tools and equipments use in teaching computer courses to computer science major. The primary data for the study were generated from well structured question broadcasted to random samples of […]
ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF SEXUAL RISK BEHAVIOUR AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OYO STATE
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Information Adolescents worldwide are sexually active and tend to engage in risky sexual behaviour. It is estimated that about 15 million adolescents aged 15 – 19 years give birth yearly, 4 million obtain abortion, and about 100 million become infected with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) annually (USAIDS, 1997). Globally, […]
ASSEESSMENT OF POOR DRAINAGE SYSTEM IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Poor drainage systems form part of major threats to urban environments in Nigeria. Most of streets within the urban and rural settlement are faced with the challenges such as lack of drainages or properly designed drainages to evacuate storm water from the surface-course of our roads. Cities […]
APPLICATION OF NATURAL COAGULANT (BANANA PEEL) FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT
ABSTRACT Coagulation is an effective, simple and widely practiced water treatment method. However, the usage of chemical coagulant pose detrimental effect on living organism and human health as well as producing large amount of toxic sludge. This study describes the utilization of banana peel as a natural coagulant for the treatment of household wastewater. The […]