Need for Teachers’ Preparation Ahead of the Clamour for Inclusion of Climate Charge in the Education Curriculum

This paper focuses on the need for teachers to prepare for the teaching of climate change since there is a heightened clamour for its inclusion in the education curriculum. This advocacy emanates from the emotional feelings brought about by the devastating effects of climate change-floods, droughts, etc that leads to lost of lives and property. The monstrous posture of the climate change effect and the strength of the advocacy for its inclusion in the education curriculum remains a signal for teachers to commence preparation for the teaching of the subject. The teachers in the primary education level know that they are duty bound to teach all the subjects hence it would be beneficial to them if they start preparing earlier. Some of the preparations include knowledge of climate change related issues and how to mitigate the challenges. Recommendations made include teachers should attend workshops, seminars, conferences; gather of materials; listen to news among other things. Keywords:Teachers’ preparation, clamour, inclusion, climate     change, education curriculum

Retrospection Of The Influence Of Culture On Formal Education Acquisition In Rundele (NDELE) Kingdom Of Rivers State, Nigeria

The study focused on the influence of culture on the acquisition of formal education in Rundele (Ndele) Kingdom. The paper qualitatively discussed the origin of Rundele which is traceable to the ancient Benin Empire. It also discussed in details some of the traditional/cultural practices that abound in Rundele such as new yam festival, observance of weeks of peace, female wrestling matches, orior-orior, burial rites, ogba otna Rumu-uknu, Ogba Ohia Rumu-uknu, Minikoro festival, right to inheritance of family/father’s property, occupation etc. After an exhaustive exposition and analysis, it was found that each of the cultural practices is not only expensive and time consuming but also affects the peoples’ acquisition of formal education. Based on the foregoing, it was recommended inter alia that some cultural practices that are fetish should be modified; cultural practices that are capital intensive should be reviewed downwards; laws should be enacted for parents so that resources meant for their children’s education would not be sacrificed on the alter of cultural practices

Sustainable National Development through Well Managed Adult Education

This paper focuses on issues relating to sustainable national development through well managed adult education. The adults are the major occupants of the production sector of the economy. They manage and control the economy. The problems that confront the current generation are complex and serious. These problems can be addressed through well managed adult education. The concept of sustainable development which is an attempt to shape and secure a future generation has attracted attention across disciplines and scholars of various dispositions. Adult education is the key to unlock the understanding required in securing this future. This paper therefore makes a case that effective management of adult education is required in sustainable national development. The paper recommends the use of indigenous languages, establishment of adult education centres in every community, provision of appropriate infrastructural and instructional facilities as well as increased funding to enhance adult education for national development. Keywords: Adult education, development, well managed, sustainable national development

Impact of Economic Recession on Adult Participation in Academic Programmes: The Case of Sandwich Programme of University Of Port Harcourt

This paper examined the impact of economic recession on adult learners participation in academic programmes: the case of Sandwich Programme of University of Port Harcourt. The population for the study was 919 Year1 and Year2 adult learners in the Sandwich Programme. The sample size used was 551 participants which represents 60% of the entire population. Data were collected through questionnaire. The research questions were analysed using percentage and mean statistical tools while Pearson Product Moment Correlation Statistic was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 alpha levels. The findings revealed that salary slash, non-payment of salaries, rise in price of goods and services, low economic activities are features of economic recession. Also many of those that were granted admission in 2015/2016 session did not turn up due to recession. It also revealed that Departmental students’ enrolment was retrogressive in 2015/2016 in comparison to 2014/2015 session. The study further revealed that recession affects students’ rate of attending lectures occasioned by late resumption, inadequacy of upkeeps, lack of transport fare for inter-campus shuttle and weakness resulting from underfeeding or non-feeding. Also acquisition of reading materials is affected by recession. Based on the above findings, recommendations made inter alia include that economic summits be convoked where professionals would proffer solution to recession; Each of the three tiers of government should make their budgets to be people-oriented; diversify the economy; structures should be put in place to enhance upward social mobility vis-a-vis increased adult participation in academic programmes

Overcoming Limitations of Women's Involvement in Sports and Physical Exercises in Nigeria: Implications for National Productivity and Economy

Sports and physical exercises are mirror of the society. The society is seen in sports and physical exercises just as sports and physical exercises are seen in the society. Physical exercises take place in a socio-cultural setting and are influenced by some socio-cultural forces. It is a global recognition especially among the feminists that women have equal right with men to participate in sports and physical exercises without any limitations. However, some societies including Nigeria have some socio-cultural barriers to women's involvement in physical exercises. The paper discusses the social, environmental, psychological, anatomical and physiological, and cultural limitations of women's involvement in sports and physical exercises in Nigeria, and their implications for national productivity and economy were highlighted. It was recommended among other things that adequate and accessible sports facilities and equipment should be made available for women at homes, workplaces and schools; more emphasis should be placed on sports and physical exercise education in all sectors of the society especially the educational institutions; and ministries of sports, culture and tourism, education and other sport-related institutions should sensitize people of the need for physical exercise by all. Key words: Social, culture, anatomy, physiology, psychology, environment

Examining the Ravaging COVID-19 Pandemic and its Implications for Educational Institutions on a Global Perspective

The study examined the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic and its implications for educational institutions on a global perspective. COVID-19 outbreak occurred in Wuhan City, China at the twilight of the year 2019 and spread like wild fire to other countries. Globally, over eight million people have been infected with the coronavirus, over four million people recovered and more than half a million deaths recorded due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The disease was so dreadful that various nations adopted the lockdown measure to forestall further spread. Consequently, educational institutions at all levels were shut-down along-side other sectors. Corollary to the above, it was found that the academic calendar would be affected; international students’ enrolment might reduce; schools that depend more on foreign students for funding may experience a down-turn during the period of COVID-19 outbreak; schools may not be able to be liberal with their financial aid offerings; private school owners may find it difficult to pay the salaries of their employees during the period of the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic. It was however, recommended that schools should source revenue through entrepreneurial practices; the government of each country should allocate 26% of her annual budget to education sector; tuition fee for international students should be cut down by at least 20%; World Health Organization (WHO) should sponsor more research towards getting a vaccine for COVID-19

OSU/DIALA Caste System Impeding The Child’s Education And Social Development In Igbo Land, Nigeria: The Imperative Of Enthroning Godly Leaders And Human Rights Enforcement

This research focused on osu/diala caste system as impediment to the education and social development of the child in Igbo Land, Nigeria: The imperative of enthroning godly leaders and enforcing human rights. The Igbo is one of the major ethnic groups in Nigeria and geographically located in eastern Nigeria. The diala is regarded as freeborn and has unlimited opportunities and privileges. In contrast, the osu is regarded as slave and has limited privileges and rights. Under this caste system, social mobility across the two castes is not allowed to the extent that two consenting adults are often refused marriage by their parents on the reason of osu/diala caste system. The consenting adults either out of mistake or desperation give birth to children. Such children of circumstance unfortunately are denied their deserved parental care which include guidance, discipline, socialization, protection, education and provision of basic needs because there is no legitimate father hence no outstanding sponsor in school. It was found that those children hardly go to school because there is no sponsor and even if they go to school, they performed poorly because of challenges ranging from not knowing the surname to bear,being emotionally disturbed, being stigmatized, inability to provide basic school needs etc. The study concludes that osu/diala caste system does not only impedes the child’s education and social development but it is also discriminatory, obnoxious and retrogressive. It was however recommended among other things that Government should enforce Child’s Right Act; communities should choose leaders who are characterized by conscientiousness and godliness; National Orientation Agency (NOA) should enlighten the people on the evils associated with the osu/diala caste system