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The paper examined the poverty situation in Nigeria and in some African countries. The population of Nigerians surviving on less than one dollar a day was calculated to be 70.2 percent. Nigeria has other socio-economic peculiarities such as inflation and corruption. These have worsened the incidence and level of poverty in Nigeria. Vocational education even though it prepares individuals for gainful employment, it has had little or no positive impact on the poverty status of Nigerians....

Secondary school students in Kenya have continued to register below average performance in science subjects over the years. In addition, girls have been performing dismally in science subjects as compared to boys leading to their under representation in science in postsecondary school institutions. Education stakeholders in Bomet District attribute this poor performance to unfavourable attitudes held by students towards science subjects. The factors that influence formation of attitudes...

SummaryThis chapter focuses on the work done through the I.N.R.G.R.E.F to collect and analyses available information on water resources in Tunisia and the role of groundwater during drought. It presents the quantity and quality of groundwater resources data and the integration of the drought indicator information with groundwater resources. This chapter is based on review of the evolving situation during the drought years in Tunisia. It aims to raise awareness of the key linkages between...

AbstractMoroccan Groundwater Systems in most oases are experiencing drastic changes due both to global scale stresses, and the cumulative effects of local and regional scale changes. The adaptive capacity and resilience of GW are severely affected because of the high magnitude of drivers.The Tafilalt Oasis is located in the Sahara SE Morocco, with an area of about 1,370 km2. Ramsar site no. 1483 which is part of UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is a site of Biological and Ecological Interest. It...

Teacher Burnout is a type of chronic response to the cumulative impact of work stress. Most teachers who experienced stress also become burned out. Burnout normally has a negative impact on the teachers themselves, and on the pupils they teach. In order to reduce burnout for one individual, factors causing burnout specific to that individual in that specific environment need to be examined. Performance in Kenya certificate of primary Examinations has been declining in Kericho municipality...

Business education is a sub sector of technical education. This paper takes the position that technical education as now organized appears to dump both recipients and lecturers into dead-end educational and career positions in Nigeria. Therefore, the polytechnics and colleges of education (technical) are not the first choice of the brighter students and lecturers when deciding on educational and career paths. The likely effect is that technical education may be unable to play the expected...

In today\'s world, Information and Communication are technologically driven. With the advent of electro-computers, teleprinters, the internet etc, the world is gradually being referred to as an informed society. It has also been noted that this improved technology is helping to build important communication links. Also, sharing information through this new technology has the potentials not only in the promotion of economic growth, but more importantly, making societies more stable. Without...

It has been observed that students\' performance in technical subjects is very poor. Coupled with this problem is that of lack of qualified technical teachers. This study determines the relationship between teachers\' qualification and students\' performance in technical subjects in selected schools in northern Nigeria. The instrument used in the collection of data was questionnaire and records of school documents about students\' performance. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the...

Abstract This paper presents two South African case studies designed to explore the influence of subject matter knowledge on pedagogical content knowledge (PCK). In the first case study on teaching the mole in two township schools, the findings illustrate that the participant teachers favoured procedural approaches at the expense of conceptual understanding. The second case study examines the teaching of chemical equilibrium to students on a bridging programme in a tertiary institution....

Abstract This paper presents two South African case studies designed to explore the influence of subject matter knowledge on pedagogical content knowledge (PCK). In the first case study on teaching the mole in two township schools, the findings illustrate that the participant teachers favoured procedural approaches at the expense of conceptual understanding. The second case study examines the teaching of chemical equilibrium to students on a bridging programme in a tertiary institution....

Abstract This paper presents two South African case studies designed to explore the influence of subject matter knowledge on pedagogical content knowledge (PCK). In the first case study on teaching the mole in two township schools, the findings illustrate that the participant teachers favoured procedural approaches at the expense of conceptual understanding. The second case study examines the teaching of chemical equilibrium to students on a bridging programme in a tertiary institution....

Abstract This paper presents two South African case studies designed to explore the influence of subject matter knowledge on pedagogical content knowledge (PCK). In the first case study on teaching the mole in two township schools, the findings illustrate that the participant teachers favoured procedural approaches at the expense of conceptual understanding. The second case study examines the teaching of chemical equilibrium to students on a bridging programme in a tertiary institution....

Current approaches for predicting climate change effects on populations comprise static models based on the geographical distribution of species, and dynamic population models based on the relationship between population processes and the recent variation in climate. Population models have the inherent advantage of considering a species’ response to climate as resulting from distinct mechanisms. However, they may have the disadvantage of considering only short‐term processes as they occur...

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are important tools for development. Despite its significant growth on a global scale, Internet access is limited in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Few studies have explored Internet access, use of electronic resources and ICT training among health information professionals in Africa.The study assessed Internet access, use of electronic resources and ICT training among health information professionals in SSA.A 26-item self-administered...

ABSTRACT This study explored relations between religiosity, both parent and student, and maternal parenting style and student academic self‐regulation, academic achievement, and risk behavior among African‐American youth attending a parochial college. Eighty‐five students completed self‐report survey measures of religiosity, self‐regulation, academic achievement, and risk behavior. Participants also completed youth report measures of parental religiosity and perceived maternal parenting...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the challenges facing the higher education system in Egypt particularly in the area of education quality. It builds upon several existing studies conducted in Egypt to make the case for improving education outcomes while analyzing the social, political, and economic ramifications of the current higher education system. Design/methodology/approach Samples were drawn from existing studies conducted in Egypt by experts in the education field....

This article discusses a number of problems that are unique to the teaching of Arabic in private schools in South Africa and Botswana. Specific attention is given to aspects of teaching that mean that learners are unable to reach a level of communicative competence in Arabic or to understand the Koran (despite the fact that this is an important goal in teaching Arabic). An investigation conducted with the aid of questionnaires revealed that Arabic teachers do not have confidence in their own...