Unbiased Gender Education as a Remedy for Social Inequality in Nigeria

Gender biases exist in form of laws and customs that continue to impede female access to make imputes into developmental process Economic and domestic workloads also impose severe time burden on the feminine gender Educationally feminine gender have mostly affected by these negative factors as the National literacy rate for female is lower compared to that of males In certain states of the federation the female literacy enrolment and achievement rates are much lower This is against the fact that education is a basic and fundamental right of all citizens This study examines whether or not gender roles assigned to feminine gender affect their school performance the extent gender is used to discriminate feminine gender for access to school Findings from this study include Assisting in rearing the going ones is time consuming and it affects educationally performance of girl child or no payment of school fees and sexual harassment For gender social equality to be achieved and sustained there is the need for female education to fill the gap Negative cultures should be adjusted teachers should stop devaluing girls by and gender equality should be adhered to in any society ridiculing them and enhancement of women educatio

The Perception of Students on The Need for Entrepreneurship Education in Teacher Education Programme

The study investigated the need for entrepreneurship Education in the Teacher education programme as perceived by Federal College of Education Students Osiele Abeokuta Ogun State Nigeria The Study employed the descriptive survey research design The sample consisted of two hundred college of education students selected using stratified random sampling techniques One research question and three null hypotheses guided this study A twenty item questionnaire was used for data collection Its validity and reliability were established using cronbachi s alpha The value got was 0 81 Its reliability co-efficient was found to be 0 85 The data collected were analyzed using percentages mean and t-test statistical tools The results indicated that College of Education Students perceived entrepreneurship education as very important to their programme of study because it affords them the opportunity to be innovative resourceful self-reliant self-employed and leaders that can stand the test of time in their future endeavou

Sources of Information for Social Studies Teachers and their Level of usage in Abeokuta, Ogun State Nigeria

The study examined sources of information for teachers in social studies and their level of usage in secondary schools. The design of this study was descriptive of survey type. Data was collected from twentyfour (24) secondary schools and was randomly selected from Abeokuta north local government and Abeokuta south local government area of Ogun state, Nigeria. Ninety-seven (97) secondary schools female and male teachers of different age- grades, qualifications and experience were used as sample. Questionnaire was made use of for data collection. The questionnaire was the close-ended likert- type technique that expresses degree of agreement or disagreement with he supplied statement. Data was analyzed using standard deviation, students- t-test statistics, mean and rank order. The findings of the study revealed that, teachers’ sources of information for social studies include reference materials, newspapers, journals, literary materials, historical monuments and artefacts, television, textbooks, resource person, magazines, pamphlet, bulletins and radio. Computer component, such as e-mail, file transfer protocol, World Wide Web (www) rarely used by social studies teachers. Recommendations were made which includes computer training be provided for social studies teachers at all level of education in Nigeria and modern information centers with integrated circuits and digital communication to link schools should be provided at local levels for the use of teachers, particularly for social studies teachers

Common Trends and Divergences in the Evolution and Development of Social Studies in Nigeria and South Africa

Social studies education is a key subject in the curriculum of school in Nigeria, its introduction into schools in Nigeria dated back to the early 1960s. Like any other school subjects, its acceptance by Nigeria educators and students alike has not been without some understanding, part of which includes the believes that, its introduction as a school subject, would eventually displace history and some social science disciplines which have been properly entrenched in the curriculum of schools. The trends and divergences of social studies in Nigeria are curriculum changes; which is the worth of the individual and development of all Nigerian children for each individual’s sake and for the development of society in general. The beliefs in providing Nigerian with equal educational opportunity so that they can develop according to their ability and promote the development of an effective and informed Nigerian citizen. The crux of this paper is therefore on the trends and divergences in the evolution and development of social studies in Nigeria and South Africa. Consequently the paper examines the nature of social studies, evolution and development of social studies in Nigeria, the trend and divergences of social studies in Nigeria was also discussed, social studies in South Africa was examined. Other germine issue were also looked into. Conclusion and recommendations were suggested to buttress the divergences and the development of social studies in both Nigeria and South Africa. Keywords:Common Trends, Evolution, Divergences, Development

Refocusing Adult Literacy, Non Formal Education and Long Life Learning Education for Multiliteracies in Africa

There is need for some African standardization of the terminology relating to literacy, adult basic education, non-formal education and lifelong learning, not in any restrictive or prescriptive way, but simply to aid understanding and comparability of data and research emanating from countries in Africa. Clarity will be done in this paper to distinguish adult education from more general community development. After decades of sustained efforts to eradicate illiteracy in Africa, illiteracy rates of adults remain high with continuing gender and urban/rural disparities. Illiteracy has several correlations with low productivity, low incomes and poorer health (and susceptibility to HIV/AIDS). It hampers national development efforts. The adult education sub-sector of state education systems remains relatively marginal and under-funded. In spite of the good economic progressed in many countries since the mid-1990s. This paper examines difficulties in some Africans states that is being attributed to multi-linguistic situations compounded by the often rural and subsistence economy of large proportions of the population. Nigeria for example has about 300 languages and dialects, and Chad some 120, of which only about 12 are codified. The Anglophone/Francophone division in African also provides its own difficulties for co-operation. This paper will therefore provide statistical summary of illiteracy and under-education in African countries. The paper therefore concludes that, adult education should be introduced to all teacher education programmes in African states to enhance multiliteracies. Keywords: Adult Literacy, Non – Formal Education, Lifelong Learning Education, Multiliteracies. Refocusing Adult Literacy, Non Formal Education and Long Life Learning Education for Multiliteracies in Afric

African History and the Transformation of Modern Society

The history of Africa spanned through the cultural development of man and his environment from the earliest times to the Iron Age period. In African history, this period has often been described as pre-history or proto-history. It covers the period when the earliest creature identified as man came into existence and his efforts since then to master and to relate to his environment. This early creature utilized stone tools, became a hunter, wonderer, gatherer and gradually learnt to domesticate animals. He achieved a settle life and domesticated crops. Each of these achievements resulted to revolutionary changes in his life. He embarked on the organization of social life and due to that, communities came into existence. His discovery, invention, mastery and use of iron technology transformed not only the man himself but also his environment. As a result of these changes, great civilization emerged. The early man developed through different stages, these are the Stone Age, domestication of animals and crops, the evolution of settled communities and the use of Iron. The development and progress of modern society through this early creature in Africa and how he made these achievements constitute the discourse of this paper. Keyword: African, Transformation, Society, Modern, History

Exploring Outdoor Education as an Effective Means Of Experiential Learning In Secondary Schools in Nigeria

Outdoor education acknowledges the necessity of selecting a well deserved place for learning to take place. In this place, students learn directly within their immediate environment and gain knowledge about the physical reality of that environment. Through these means, students learn about the key importance of relationships and respect for the learning and teaching processes. The process begins with personal experience and leads to deep questioning which brings about new ideas and knowledge. This paper therefore discourses the essence of outdoor education for students in secondary school, curriculum in the outdoor classroom setting. It also explains the symbiotic relationship between the outdoor education and constructivist strategy. Some models of experiential learning for outdoor education are also highlighted. Conclusion and recommendations are discussed at the end of the paper. Keywords: Outdoor Education, Experiential Learning, Exploring, Second Cycle Institution, Effective. 

The Necessity of Justice, Equality and Peace in the Society

This paper examines critically the necessity of justice, equality and peace in the society. It reiterated that both concept help students design strategies of action which can contribute to the shaping of a world order characterized by social justice and absence of exploitation. The paper also provide knowledge and skills as well as capacities and commitment, to overcome obstacles to peace, and to build a global community which encompasses the entire human family and accords equal value and full dignity to all human beings. The paper recommended among other things that, government, and traditional rulers should strictly adhere to the rule of law in order to promote peaceful co-existence in their various domains. Keywords:Justice, government, peace, equality, necessity

Social Studies Lecturer’s Proficiency in the Use of Computer for Effective Teaching in Colleges of Education in the South West Nigeria.

Computer provides and exposes social challenges in the world today. Social Studies lecturers are therefore afforded easy means to facts, ideas and opinion around the world through which they could obtain fresh information to update its content. The computer as an instruction system gives timely, accurate, reliable, affordable and valid information positioned in the global education market. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of proficiency of Social Studies lecturers in the use of computer in Colleges of Education in the south west Nigeria for effective teaching of Social Studies. Data were collected from 74 social studies lecturers using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research question. Result indicated that Social Studies lecturers possess inadequate level of proficiency in all the items except in item 1 which is booting (starting) computer where the Social Studies lecturers have indicated adequate level of proficiency. This entailed that Social Studies lecturers possess inadequate or low level of proficiency in the use of computer for instruction for effective teaching of social studies. The paper recommends that the results of this study should be presented to the authorities of the Federal Ministry of Education in Nigeria to be aware of the levels and areas of computer technology competencies of the lecturers as well as their areas of deficiency so as to adequately equip them in order to face the challenges of global teaching competitiveness among others. Keywords: Proficiency, Computer, Effective Teaching, Competitiveness