...| | | | | | | | | Language Education In Nigeria | | | LANGUAGE EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: THEORY, POLICY AND PRACTICE | | INTRODUCTION Natural language has many unique properties among which is that it plays dual role in most known formal educational systems. Thus it features, on the one hand, as a subject on the school curriculum, and accordingly permits one to talk of Language Education in much the same way that one would talk of Physics Education, Science Education, Economics Education, etc. On the other hand and completely unlike any of the other subjects on the curriculum, it also serves all over the world as the medium of instruction in all subjects, including itself. This latter role of it is fully captured under the title of Language in Education. Thus, Language Education and Language in Education refer to the two distinct roles that natural language plays in Education. Only the former of these two roles will be touched upon in the present discussion. Early Efforts in Language Education Formal Western type education was introduced into the country by Christian Missionaries just before the middle of the nineteenth century. For about four decades after that initial date, both the nature and main thrust of Language Education in the country were completely left to those missionaries to decide (Taiwo 1980: 10 - 11; Fafunwa 1974:92). And given the well-known belief of most such missionaries, first, that the African child was best taught...
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...Primary education [edit] Primary education , Yoruba, and Igbo. Private schools would also offer Computer science, French, and Fine Arts. Primary school students are required to take a Common Entrance Examination to qualify for admission into the Federal and State Government Secondary schools, as well as private ones. The Universal Basic Education, UBE, came as a replacement for Nigeria’s Universal Primary Education scheme of the 6-3-3-4 system of primary education. The 9-3-4 system of education was designed in conformity with the MDGs and Education For All, EFA (Kayode, 2006). The UBE involves 6 years of Primary School education and 3 years of Junior Secondary School education, culminating in 9 years of uninterrupted schooling, and transition from one class to another is automatic but determined through continuous assessment. This scheme is monitored by the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, and has made it "free", "compulsory" and a right of every child.[1] Therefore, the UBEC law section 15 defines UBE as early childhood care and education. The law stipulates a 9-year formal schooling, adult literacy and non-formal education, skill acquisition programs and the education of special groups such as nomads and migrants, girl child and women, Al-majiri, street children and disabled people (Aderinoye, 2007). [2] Secondary education [edit] Students spend six years in Secondary School, that is 3 years of JSS (Junior Secondary School), and 3 years of SSS (Senior Secondary...
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...EDUCATION AND PRODUCTIVITY IN NIGERIA EDITED BY: E.G. FAGBAMIYE & D.O. DUROSARO A Publication of the Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning. TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page.................……………………………………. i Copy right page..........………………………………….. ii Foreword..................……………………………………. iii About the contributors..…………………………………. Iv-v Table of contents........…………………………………… vi-ix Sub-Theme 1 Measurement of Productivity in Education CHAPTER ONE: Education and Productivity in Nigeria: An Overview - Dr. J.O. Fadipe………………………..................................................1 CHAPTER TWO: Issues in Measuring Teachers Productivity - Dr. A.O. Sofoluwe....................……………………..........................9 CHAPTER THREE: Measuring Teachers Productivity and Primary School Quality: An Evaluation of Concept and Issues - Mr.J.B. Odunuga& Mr. P.K. Ajila...............…………………….......16 CHAPTER FOUR: Measuring Teacher Productivity: An Overview of the'APER' Form - Dr. A.F.S. Ahmed............…………………...........22 Sub-Theme 2 Human Resource Management and Productivity CHAPTER FIVE: Human Resource Development and Productivity - Prof. Segun Ogunsaju..............................…………………….........32 CHAPTER SIX: Teachers' Remuneration, Conditions of Service, Job Satisfaction, Attitude to Work and Job Performance in Selected vi Secondary Schools in Lagos State - Prof. E.O.-Fagbamiye...
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...The contributions of western education to development in Nigeria. If a man is born blind, he may not appreciate what it means to see the light, but ones his sight is recovered he would definitely not want to be thrown back into perpetual darkness. Darkness, blindness or ignorance are terms that could be interchangeably used to describe the state of Nigeria before the advent of western education. No matter how beautiful or promising an environment may be, it would neither be seen nor appreciated in darkness. Light is needed to appreciate anything good, amend anything that is not good enough or throw away anything that is bad outright. Western education came with light appreciating treasures we had with us all the time but never discovered right under the ground. At a time, it was called the ‘black gold’. The discovery of crude oil in Nigeria would not have been possible without our embracing western education. The proceeds from crude oil have in no little way contributed to the development of Nigeria today. With western education came literacy, the ability to read and write which has immensely helped in the acquisition of knowledge and set the foundation for our educational system today. Western education brought with it other dividends of westernization like electricity, pipe-borne water, improved healthcare system, mechanized agriculture with improved yields, the internet making us a part of the global village, GSM technology making communication easier and faster...
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...7881 (Print) e - ISSN 1857- 7431 CONTRIBUTIONS OF WESTERN EDUCATION TO THE MAKING OF MODERN NIGERIA DURING AND AFTER THE FIRST WORLD WAR Dr. Jayeola-Omoyeni, M.S Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria Mr. Omoyeni, J.O. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria Abstract What is now known as Nigeria consisted of two distinct geographical, cultural and educational divides in the course of state formation, migration and ethnic development. There existed before 1914, the Northern and Southern protectorates of Nigeria and the Colony of Lagos. The Northern protectorate was predominantly dominated by the Hausa, Fulani and Kanuri speaking people, who had for over a thousand years (7001914) been wrapped with Islamic religion, Koranic Education and Arabic Literacy, and committed to Muslim and Arabic education, tradition and culture. The north rejected the Christian Missionary form of education when it was introduced to the area in 1845 – Graham (1966). The Southern protectorate was predominantly dominated by the Yoruba and Igbo speaking people, who for many centuries had developed along the indigenous form of traditional education and culture, and who barely seventy two years 18421914 imbibed the European form of education regarded as Formal or “Western Education”. The missionaries established mission schools and people became literates in the Roman script. This scenario was the case of Nigeria before the outbreak of the 1st World War in 1914. This article...
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...term education has got a lot of definitions. Different scholars in the world give different definitions in trying to capture the subject matter. Some scholars like Snelson (1974:1) define education as a condition of human survival. It is the means where by one generation transmits the wisdom, knowledge and experience which prepares the next generation for life’s duties and pleasure. Although this definition may not cater or address all the issues raised in education, it helps us to have a wide knowledge about all aspects of education. This also helps us to act with more insight and more intelligence in molding the youths in an acceptable manner. As human beings, the kind of personality one becomes will depend very much on the home he/she is born into, on his parents, on his village in which they are brought up. It can also be based on his or her school and on the tribe or nation to which they belongs. The kind of personality will not only depend on the things mentioned but also on beliefs and ideas that he will encounter throughout his life. The importance of any form of education lies in the fact that it is at the centre of development of a given society. As such, a well-developed educational system will undoubtedly lead to the production of trained and skilled manpower that are indispensable in bringing about social change. Most societies throughout history provided some kinds of education for the young so that they can live and succeed in a changing society. Education whether...
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...Education in Nigeria: The Impact of Bad Politics and a Blueprint for Progress The challenges facing education in Nigeria, their underlying links with politics and possible ways to address them were discussed by education experts at a popular lecture. Emeritus Professor Pai Obanya, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, spoke about his country’s potential and suggested political solutions, including electoral reforms and the end of overcentralisation. His presentation at the event at LIDC on 27 January was the third annual lecture organised by the Consortium for Research on Educational Access, Transitions and Equity (CREATE). Difficulties and background Obanya highlighted how politics and education policy influence each other through a continuous process which has failed the education sector, particularly in the last decade. He listed the country’s current problems including its low standing in the Corruption Perception Index, adult illiteracy of 28 per cent, and the lack of university places – only one-fifth of applicants receive a place. Obanya described how recent political instability has led to inconsistent policies due to a rapid turnover of education ministers with different interests, from supporting Universal Basic Education (UBE) to developing the National Open University. The proliferation of private universities, making up 30 per cent of the total, was also mentioned as this does not broaden access to education for the poorest. The lecture also provided an historical...
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...CHAPTER TWELVE FUNDING HIGHER EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: CRUCIAL ISSUES A. O. O. OGUNTOYE,Pk.D Introduction Education is the fastest growing social sector of the Nigerian economy, at least, in quantitative terms. Education grew slowly but steadily during the colonial era but there was a dramatic leap forward in enrolment in the 1970s after the windfall from an oil wealth that came in form of sale of oil, oil royalties and taxes on oil. Both the wealth and the expansion in enrolment were unprecedented 'in the annals of the country. The boom, which lasted for a few years, because of its nature and the kind of people that managed it, spelt doom for education. This chapter briefly examines past trends in enrolments and educational financing with a view to assessing present predicaments and future possibilities. There has been a monolithic supplier of funds to education - the government. This source, which is now over-burdened and overwhelmed, cries out for relief, which cannot come in easy because it involves hard political choices with attendant costs, moreso, because it is easier to destroy by a stroke of the pen in the 1970s when the fever of school take-over and free education spread like wild-fires. Demand and Supply of Education in Nigeria The demand and supply of education follow a linear relationship that keeps on expanding in response to the average growth in population of more than 2.5% annually. Nigerians having tasted education become insatiable, moreso, because of the profound...
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...1.0 INTRODUCTION Forestry education in Nigeria has added much impact in the country, most especially to the rural people and natural environment. The growing prominence of conserving biodiversity, arresting desertification, conserving soils, sequestering carbon, improving water quality and quantity and providing bio-energy raises the premium on forest resources (Temu et al 2008). It is expected that for any sustainable development to be achieved by any nation, the educational sector (most especially the Higher Education) must play a significant and critical role. This sector is expected to build up people’s knowledge. In Nigeria, on how to maintain and utilize the forest and its resources at the university level, more than twenty offers...
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...HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AT TERTIARY EDUCATION LEVEL IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATION FOR BUSINESS EDUCATION ABSTRACT The paper observes that Nigeria higher education Institution have fallen short on expectations, their product (Tertiary Education level) lack the skills required by the labour market and this trend results in mass graduate unemployment since they would have assisted them to be self reliant. The study investigated the relevance of higher level business education, human recourses management and how it’s being handled at tertiary Education level in Nigeria. The ever increasing pace of technological charges in the fields of business and economy generally has rendered the teaching of business skills and the training of skilled manpower ever more challenging. The problem posed by this development is the search for graduates and competent business educators with the knowledge and skills needed by employers of labour in business offices, industry and public sector. The task of producing skilled human resource management at tertiary level, productivity and efficiency in society lies with skilled trainers and the quality of training institution. The implication of business education of a virile higher level skilled worked force for the economy is critically analyzed and recommendations are made to relevant public especially the university and its tutors. INTRODUCTION The rapid development of any nation depends largely on the caliber of its youths, most sector of...
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...INTEGRATING THE CONCEPT OF SELF RELIANCE IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: ISSUES AND PROSPECTS Isibor Andrew, BLS Kashim Ibrahim Library, A. B. U., Zaria. GSM: 08032785145 Email: isibor_andy@yahoo.com Umar Ibrahim, BLS, MLS, PhD Department of Library & Information Science A. B. U., Zaria. GSM: 08037022011 Email: umarahim2003@yahoo.com Abstract This paper examines the preponderance of unemployment and the dynamic role Library and Information Science educators and accrediting bodies are expected to play in ensuring that Library and Information Science graduates are well informed and adequately prepared for career opportunities. There are numerous career opportunities for Library and Information Science professionals in the information industry as long as they come up with strategies to reach out to members of the communities. Young graduates are increasingly shouldering the adverse consequences of the lack of economic reforms and the growing inability of the state to create jobs. By initiating, mobilizing and galvanizing their own resources in the quest for improving their standard of living, graduates can avoid the precarious dependence on government for white-collar jobs. The paper highlights how integrating the concept of self reliance into Library and Information Science education can enhance the career opportunities of Library and Information Science graduates. The paper recommends the creation of the Young Entrepreneur Association to...
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...Library Philosophy and Practice 2011 ISSN 1522-0222 Poor Reading Habits Among Nigerians: The Role of Libraries A.J. Aina Systems Librarian E-Library unit J.I. Ogungbeni Systems Librarian E-Library unit J.A. Adigun Ag. HOD Technical Services Department Fatiu Ademola Akesode Library Lagos State University (LASU) Ojo, Lagos Nigeria T.C. Ogundipe Librarian 1 The Nigerian French Language Village Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria Introduction Comprehension is at the centre of reading. Collins and Cheek (1999) describe reading as a process that requires the use of complex thought processes to interpret printed symbols as meaningful units and comprehend them as a thought unit in order to understand a printed message. According to Rubin (2002), reading is a total integrative process that starts with the reader and includes the affective, perceptual, and cognitive domains. Okebukola (2004) affirms that, through reading, humans have the tools to transmit knowledge to each succeeding generation; it allows one to listen to the wisdom and people of the ages. This is emphasized by many different religious traditions. The Apostle Paul admonished Timothy “study to show yourself approved unto God (11 timothy 2:15). Islam holds acquisition of knowledge (literacy, reading, etc.) in high esteem. The holy Qur’an reveals that the first communication (injunction) between Allah and Prophet Muhammad was knowledge-based, - Iqraa, meaning “read” or “recite” (Qur’an 96: 1-5). Douglas (2000) asserts that every...
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...Boko Haram in Nigeria Name School Boko Haram in Nigeria Following the September 11, 2001, attack in the United States of America, terrorism took a new dimension, not just in the country, but across the globe. The scale of terrorism spread to other regions, with terror groups increasing their diverse agendas. In addition to this increment, the need to develop new counter-terror campaigns became inevitable. Terrorism is an act of spreading brutality against the civilians with the aim of realizing political or aggressive goals. In the recent past, major continents have been terror victims, driven by different armed groups with various agendas. Defining terrorism is sometimes tricky. This is because they can be seen as freedom fighters to the natives but to the government or civilians, they are terrorists. More often than not, terrorists are driven by hatred that is passed through generations. What aspired towards the September attack towards the United States of America was perceived animosity between the Muslims in the Middle East and the Americans. In fact, the majority of the causalities were the Americans, while the terrorist were affiliated with al Qaeda. As mentioned earlier, what started as hatred against the Americans turned out to be a global catastrophe. The Western part of Africa is no exception, particularly in Nigeria. In the past decade, al Qaeda-affiliated group commonly referred to as the Boko Haram has been on the rampage in Nigeria. Boko Haram is drawn from...
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...rates, political and religious uprising, corruption and other social vices. The situation is further worsened by the level youth unemployment in the country. Looking closely at the scenario, it is obvious that the ‘youths’ are the ones mostly involved. This group (youths), is supposed to be looked upon as the engine room of development in any country. Japan, China, India, USA, Great Britain and other advanced countries in the world made technological breakthrough because of the involvement of the youths. However, the Nigerian youths are yet to be recognized and their impact is yet to be felt. It is in view of this that this paper is structured to explain the need for reintegrating the youth as a panacea for the security challenges in Nigeria. Operational Definition of Terms In order to make this article explicit, the following definitions of terms are given as used in the text. Youths – These are part of the population who are active and their ages fall range between 18 – 45 years. Reintegration – A process of educating, rehabilitating, accepting and engaging the youths to be productive and useful in a society. Panacea – Solution to problem to socio-economic challenges. National Security – Absence of threat to life, property, and socio-economic well being of the people. Security Challenges – These are threats to the national security. Conceptual Framework In all academic circles, no definition is ever all embracing and perfect. Until the recent past, security was...
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...TITLE PAGE RELIGIOUS UNREST IN NIGERIA: CAUSES, EFFECTS AND SOLUTION. DEDICATION I want to dedicate this work to those prospective authors that dedicated their time to evaluate files and write about the religious situation in the country and give their general opinions on the matter. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. I want to acknowledge the lord Almighty, for the wonderful work he has done in my life and the aid he rendered me during the research of this work. PREFACE This discusses the solutions causes and effects of the ongoing religious conflict in the country. The religious conflict have taken so many loved ones and destroyed a lot of properties. The text elaborates al these and review the timeline of those events act the number of lives lost the number church and mosques destroyed all for the name of religious conflict. CHAPTER ONE 1. INTRODUCTION Nigeria is known be highly religions each of these groups has its own religious behalf and procures. Religion is the strongest element in traditional background and the greatest influence upon the thinking and living of the people concerned. According to John S. Mbiti “religion are not primarily for the individual but for his community of which he is part. Chapters of Nigerian religion are written everywhere in life of the community and in traditional society there are no irreligious people. To be human is to belong to the whole...
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