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Book Chapter Year of Publication 2015

Re-profiling the Teacher and Teacher Educators

Authors Obanya, P.
Journal Article Year of Publication 2015

Principals’ Management Support Practices for Enhancing Teachers’ Performance in Secondary Schools in Nigeria

Authors Onuma, N.
This paper investigated principal’s management support practices for enhancing teachers’ performance in secondary schools in Nigeria. The study adopted the survey research design, the population comprised all the principals and teachers in public... More
Book Chapter Year of Publication 2015

Mapping Teacher Education Institutions for Excellence

Authors Fabiyi, A.; Sule, S.A.
Journal Article Year of Publication 2015

Impacts of teachers’ time management on secondary school students’ academic performance in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Authors Kayode, G.M.; Ayodele, J.B.
This study examined the impact of teachers’ time management on secondary school students’ academic performance in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The sample for the study was 500 secondary school teachers and 50 school registrars who were selected using... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2014

Teachers’ Perception on the Functionality of the Introduced Cultural and Creative Arts Curriculum of the Nigerian Universal Basic Education

Authors Ugoo-Okonkwo, I.Amaka
This study examined the perception of teachers on the functionality of the introduced Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA) curriculum of the Upper Basic Education (UBE) as it affects Music. In the study, a sample of 60 music teachers that teach CCA in... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2014

Evaluation of the Implementation of Biology Programme in Secondary Schools in Benue State of Nigeria

Authors Mimi, I.Felicia; James, A.Musa
The paper evaluated the implementation of biology programme in secondary schools in Benue State. The study employed the survey and expost-facto designs. Two instruments, Biology Programme Evaluation Questionnaires for Teachers (BPEQT), Biology... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2015

Implementation Of the Revised 9-Year Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) In the Northcentral Nigeria: A Monitor of Benue State

Authors Moyinoluwa, T.Dolapo
This study was designed to monitor the Revised 9-Year Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) with the aim of establishing the level of implementation in terms of the level of awareness, the accessibility to and the training on the use of the 9-Year BEC... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2014

Workplace Deviance: A Predictive study of Occupational Stress and Emotional Intelligence among Secondary School teachers

Authors Matthew, O.Tochukwu; Chigozie, U.Bonaventur; kosiso, A.
The study investigated workplace deviance:A predictive study of Occupational stress and Emotional intelligence among secondary school teachers. A total number of 198 teachers from Nigeria served as participants with the mean age of 32.98,... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2014

Imperatives for Tech-Savvy Teachers for Twenty-First Century Learner

Authors Ademola, E.O.; Ajetunmobi, A.O.
Across the world, the rise of the Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) and the numerous possibilities which they offer have instigated an examination of the benefits stemming from the use of educational technology in higher education.... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2014

Effects of Guided Inquiry and Expository Teaching Methods on Secondary School Social Studies Students’ Academic Achievement in Delta South Senatorial District, Nigeria

Authors Ogheneakoke, E.C.
This study examines the effect of guided inquiry and expository teaching methods on secondary school social studies students’ academic achievement in Delta South Senatorial District. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2014

A Holistic Review of Public Funding Of Primary Education in Nigeria

Authors Afolayan, F.Oladiran
Education is a human industry, the more sophisticated it is the more quality products it provides, hence quality Education is necessity for both human and societal development. If we must expect transformation in our political, social, economic and... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2014

Factors that Influence the Supervision of Student Teachers in Teaching Practice

Authors Jeremiah, S.; Sele, A.P.; Okodoko, D.
The study examined the factors that influence the supervision of student teachers in teaching practice. The descriptive survey design with three objectives, research questions and corresponding hypothesis guided the study. The research population... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2014

Ability and Location Differences in the Effects of Guided Inquiry on Nigerian Students’ Achievement in Social Studies Curriculum

Authors Olibie, E.Ifeoma; Ezeoba, K.Oge
In line with global challenges, the education system in Nigeria is advocating a shift from teacher to studentcentered instructional methods such as Guided Inquiry. This study sought to examine the effects of the guided inquiry method (GIM) on... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2014

Issues in In-Service Education Provision for Teachers in Nigeria: The Way Forward in this Decade and Beyond

Authors Alabi, F.Oluwole; M, I.Akindele
In Nigeria, in-service education provides opportunity for teachers to improve themselves professionally, particularly in acquisition of additional knowledge, skills and teaching pedagogy. Many inservice programmes thus exist for teachers for this... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2014

Improving Students’ Academic Performance in Nigerian Schools: the Role of Teachers

Authors Olanipekun, S.Sunday; Aina, J.Kola
The thrust of the study was to examine the extent to which the involvement of teachers in the outcome ofacademic performance of students in schools could be held accountable for virile students’ performance in all subjects, generally in Nigerian... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2014

Analyzing Relationship between Teachers’ Competencies and Basic Education Management- A Nigerian Perspective

Authors Ugoani, J.N.N.
The study was designed to assess the relationship between teachers competencies and basic education management in Nigeria and make recommendations for improvement. Competencies involve managerial skills that are necessary for effective... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2014

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND EFFECTIVE CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION IN EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA

Authors Okonkwo, A.Fidelia; Agwu, S.N.
This paper is on human resource management and effective curriculum implementation in senior secondary schools in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. It is a survey research which employed a descriptive design. The study sampled 113 teachers drawn from 1045... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2014

Teacher Quality and Secondary School Effectiveness in Ilorin South Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria

Authors FASASI, Y.U.N.U.S.A.D.E.B.U.N.M.I.; OJO, O.L.U.B.U.K.O.L.A.J.A.M.E.S.
This paper investigated teacher quality and secondary school effectiveness. The study was conducted to determine the extent to which teacher professional qualification and teacher experience could influence school effectiveness. It was a descriptive... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2014

Teachers’ Perception on New Restructured 9-Year Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) in Ekiti- State, Nigeria

Authors OJO, A.Lawrence
This study sought to determine the teachers’ perception on new restructured 9-year BEC in Ekiti State, Nigeria especially with respect to the teachers’ awareness and availability of the curriculum. A sample of 720 respondents comprises Principals,... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2015

Organisational Correlates of Secondary Schools Teachers’ Job Commitment in Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria

Authors EKPIKEN, W.E.; OGBAN, O.G.B.A.N.N.K.A.N.U.
The study was to investigate organisational correlates of secondary school teachers‟ job commitment in Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State in Nigeria. Two null hypotheses were generated to guide the study. The research design adopted... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2015

School Input Factors and Teacher Effectiveness in Some Local Government Areas of Lagos State, Nigeria

Authors Adu, E.Olusola; Akinloye, G.Mutairu; Adu, K.Olajumoke
The effectiveness of any educational system depends to a great extent on the quality of teachers in terms of academic training and incentive administration. The study investigated school input factors and teacher effectiveness in public secondary... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2015

EFFECT OF TEACHERS’ MOTIVATIONAL STRATEGIES ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: EXPERIENCE FROM NIGERIA

Authors Abubakar, Y.Abiola; Oluwatoyin, F.Christophe
The study was carried out to examine the effect of teachers’ motivational strategies on students’ academic achievement in Kwara State public secondary schools in Nigeria. The design of the study was a descriptive survey. The population consisted of... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2015

Perception of Students on Computer Utilization and Academic Performance in the North-Central Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria

Authors Adekunle, S.E.; Adepoju, S.A.; Abdullah, M.B.
The introduction and application of computer as a resource in teaching and learning process in education has contributed to the achievement of educational objectives. Students at all levels of education use computers for specified purpose. Do... More
Conference Proceedings Year of Publication 2015

THE CONTRIBUTION OF NIGERIAN ARABIC LITERATURE IN LANGUAGE EDUCATION (A CASE STUDY OF DESCRIPTIVE POETRY BETWEEN: WAZIR JUNAID AND ALQAHI UMAR)

Authors Musa, S.A.
Nigerian government is currently working hard to make an impact on the lives of its people through a programme called “Transformational Agenda” the programme was meant to introduce positive changes in the areas of agriculture, technology, transport... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2015

The Challenge of Teacher Quality and Human Development in Nigeria

Authors Adelokun, A.S.; Akinola, O.B.
Teaching has been changed from what it used to be in Nigeria. The change has been in structure and quality. The increasing expansion of pupils’ enrolments at both the primary and secondary schools has led to the existence of six categories of... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2015

Effects Of Computer-Assisted Oral English Instructional Program On High School Students In Rural Areas In Nigeria

Authors Otegbayo, C.Olubunmi; Onasanya, S.Adenubi
One of the key criteria to evaluate the development of any country is by her ability to explore computer knowledge. Based on this assertion, this paper examined the effects of Computer-Assisted Oral English Instructional Programme (CAOEIP) on the... More
Report Year of Publication 2015

Integrated Qur’anic Education: Nigeria Case Study

Authors International, C.Associates
Tens of millions of children around the globe who do not attend formal schooling are considered to be out of school. A sizable number of these out-of-school children learn in nonformal settings. Throughout several countries in Asia and Africa where... More
Report Year of Publication 2014

EDUCATION UNDER ATTACK 2014

Authors Attack, G.Coalition
This global study examines threats or deliberate use of force against students, teachers, academics, education trade union members, government officials, aid workers and other education staff, and against schools, universities and other education... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2015

STRATEGIES FOR RETAINING HIGHLY QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED TECHNICAL TEACHERS IN TEACHING PROFESSION IN KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA

Authors Tafida1, S.Kasim; Clement, C.Kum; Raihan, M.Abu
The objective of this study is to identify the strategies for retaining highly qualified & experienced technical teachers of technical and vocational educational institutions in Katsina State of Nigeria. Two research questions were formulated to... More
Report Year of Publication 2015

The Investment Case for Education and Equity

Authors UNICEF,
Government Report Year of Publication 2015

Education for All 2015 National Review: NIGERIA EFA REVIEW REPORT 2000-2014 Strides and Milestones

Authors Education, F.Ministry o
This report is arranged in sections that capture each EFA goal and ends with a section on Way Forward that points out the steps that we need to take to re-ignite delivery for the entire Basic Education process while focusing on the area where gaps... More
Report Year of Publication 2015

FIXING THE BROKEN PROMISE OF EDUCATION FOR ALL: Findings from the Global Initiative on Out-of-School Children

Authors UNESCO,; UNICEF,
Fixing the Broken Promise of Education for All, a report produced by the UNESCO Institute for Statistics and UNICEF, could not be more timely. As the international community renews its commitment to advance every child’s right to education, it... More
Report Year of Publication 2015

EDUCATION FOR ALL 2000-2015: achievements and challenges

Authors UNESCO,
This Report is an independent publication commissioned by UNESCO on behalf of the international community. It is the product of a collaborative effort involving members of the Report Team and many other people, agencies, institutions and governments.
Report Year of Publication 2014

TEACHING AND LEARNING: Achieving quality for all (Summary)

Authors UNESCO,
This Report is an independent publication commissioned by UNESCO on behalf of the international community. It is the product of a collaborative effort involving members of the Report Team and many other people, agencies, institutions and governments.
Journal Article Year of Publication 2015

CHALLENGES TO SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS’ LEADERSHIP IN NORTHERN REGION OF NIGERIA

Authors Abdulrasheed, O.; Bello, A.Salihu
The authors of this article promise of establishing a constructive conversation with the secondary schools board on issues of principal leadership position. This study investigated challenges to secondary school principals’ leadership in government... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2015

Moving With Global Trends in Curriculum Innovation: Mitigating the Challenges of Curriculum Implementation for Effective Teaching and Learning in Nigeria

Authors Asebiomo, A.M.
Education is the key to achieving and sustaining the goals of any society that must develop its citizen. Its adoption as the instrument for national development cannot be over emphasized. Curriculum is a deliberate and direct efforts within a given... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2015

Wastage Factor in Universal Basic Education Programme Implementation in Nigeria: The Way out

Authors Matthew, I.Akindele
The need to increase the access of the citizens to basic education and achieve reform in the education sector, prompted Federal Government of Nigeria to inaugurate Universal Basic Education (UBE) programme in 1999. There was however the expectation... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2015

The Effect of Pidgin in the Teaching and Learning of Standard English in Nigeria

Authors Amakiri, A.; Igani, B.
This study was aimed at investigating how the Pidgin variety of the English language, otherwise known as “Brokin”, has influenced the teaching and learning of the Standard English variety in Nigeria. Having adopted the English language as was... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2015

Current Issues on the Management of Diversification of Education in Senior Secondary Schools in Nigeria

Authors Eya, L.Okwudili; Ekweme, V.Abeakem
This paper investigated current issues on the management of diversification of education in senior secondary schools in Abia State. The study used a descriptive survey design, carried out in one hundred and ninety (190) senior secondary schools in... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2015

The Role of Information and Communication Technologies in Adult Education and Non Formal Education for National Development in Nigeria

Authors Ariya, D.; Ogundele, M.Olarewaju; Abiodun, D.Yetunde; Saleh, S.
This paper examines the role of information and communication technologies in adult education and non formal education and how it can serve as a catalyst for national development in Nigeria. For competitiveness in global stage, the knowledge based... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2015

Causes of science and technical teachers’ attrition and strategies for retention in Adamawa State Secondary Schools

Authors Cyril, M.U.; Ugwuadu, O.R.; Bello, A.Salihu
This study investigated the causes of science and technical teachers’ attrition and strategies for retention in Adamawa State Secondary Schools. Attrition refers to exist of teachers without replacement. Survey research design was adopted for the... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2015

Determining the causes for the exodus of technical teachers from teaching in technical and vocational institutions to other jobs in Katsina State, Nigeria

Authors Tafida, S.Kasim; Clement, C.Kum; Raihan, M.Abu
The study aimed to determine the causes for the exodus of technical teachers from teaching in TVET to other jobs in Katsina State, Nigeria. For convenience of data collection, research questions were formulated.The survey questionnaire was developed... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2015

Factors Affecting the Teaching and Learning of Biology in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Authors Daworiye, P.S.; Alagoa, K.J.; Enaregha, E.; Eremasi, Y.B.
This study investigated and described the status and quality of biology teaching and learning in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Research questionnaires were used for gathering data from 10 public secondary schools... More
Conference Paper Year of Publication 2015

Taking school improvement to scale: the Education Sector Support Programme in Nigeria

Authors Sanni, K.
The paper shares ESSPIN’s experience of taking a school improvement programme to scale from small pilots in some of the most challenging operational contexts in Nigeria. Lessons are drawn around systems reform, sustainable financing, technical... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2015

EFFECTS OF INSURGENCY ON GIRLS EDUCATION IN NORTH EASTERN NIGERIA

Authors Joda, F.Mohammed; Abdulrasheed, O.
The study investigated effects of insurgency on girls’ education in north eastern region of Nigeria. Girls’ education is paramount to the national growth and societal development in Nigeria. However, achieving education for all Nigerian girls, the... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2015

Principals’ Administrative Skills for Secondary Schools in Plateau State, Nigeria

Authors Ogundele, M.Olarewaju; Sambo, A.Maria; Bwoi, G.Maurice
This study investigated the necessary skills needed by principals in the effective administration of schools at secondary school level. The issue of poor academic performance of students in Nigeria could be attributed to poor administrative skills... More
Report Year of Publication 2015

Education for All Global Monitoring Report 2015: Forces of educational policy change since 2000 in Nigeria

Authors Adediran, S.
The return to civil/democratic rule in Nigeria and the need to promote the process of national integration coming on the heels of a major international education initiative in Dakar in 2000 provided the platforms for the formulation and... More
Government Report Year of Publication 2004

Compulsory, Free Universal Basic Education Act, 2004

Authors Nigeria, F.R.O.
This Act provides for compulsory, free universal basic education for all children of primary and junior secondary school age in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It further seeks to provide punishment for parents for failing to comply with its... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2012

Teachers’ Perception of the new Nine-Year Basic Education Mathematics Curriculum in Nigeria

Authors Awofala, A.Olarewaju; Ola-Oluwa, S.Adejare; Fatade, A.Olufemi
The study investigated the perception of primary and junior secondary mathematics teachers on the new nine-year basic education mathematics curriculum in Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study and the participants were two... More
Journal Article Year of Publication 2012

THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION: A SURVEY

Authors ASIYAI, R.Ifeoma
The study was aimed to provide empirical documentation of the perceptions of teachers and school heads regarding the contributions of parents’ teachers association, non-governmental organizations and community based organizations in the management... More