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Cross border higher education can be seen as one of the ways a country responds to the impact of globalization, yet at the same time respects the individuality of the nation. Internationalization of higher education as the process of integrating an international/intercultural dimension into the teaching, research and service function of higher education. Cross border university education is a step in developing aligning education to international standards and being responsive to global...

Pre-service teacher training has been identified as one of the key factors in the promotion of inclusive education. In this study, 200 final-year pre-service teachers from three colleges of education in Ghana were surveyed about their views and knowledge on inclusive education and special educational needs (SEN). The results showed that almost all of the participants had been introduced to the concept of inclusion during their studies. However, only one-third felt highly, or somewhat,...

The purpose of this study was to describe the perceptions of undergraduate nursing students regarding peer mentorship training at the university of Fort Hare, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. A qualitative design involving 49 purposively selected student nurses participated in the study. A structured interview was used to solicit information regarding the perceptions of the undergraduate student nurses concerning peer mentorship training. Audiotape recording was used for data collection...

This paper examined the need for Business Education for Self reliance and Sustainable Development in Nigeria. It looked at the concept of Business Education and would go a long way in achieving self reliance and sustainable development. The researchers were of the opinion that would go far in harnessing a better economy where government and its constituted organs would stick up their major objectives. Therefore, Business Education becomes imperative in Nigeria following current trend of...

The study examined the extent of availability of safety instruments in science laboratories in secondary schools in Ebonyi State of Nigeria. The researcher used 45 secondary schools and 180 science teachers and laboratory attendants for the study. Descriptive survey design was adopted. 11-item four-point scale structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation for the research question while t-test was used to test the...

AbstractThis paper is premised on a study that investigated challenges of learning Kiswahili amongst pupils with hearing impairment. This was driven by the fact that Kiswahili is important, not only as a national and official language in Kenya, but as a compulsory subject in primary and secondary school curricula. There had been an outcry from stakeholders on the poor performance in Kiswahili in both local and national examinations, with some arguing that Kiswahili overburdened learners and...

The paper is on globalizing vocational and technical education for sustainable development in Nigeria. The paper examines globalizing vocational technical education curriculum to enhance national growth and productivity in Nigeria. The paper also discussed sustainable scientific and technological development in Nigeria through revamping vocational and technical education and training for sustainable development. Finally, the paper has drawn conclusion with suggestions/recommendations on the...

Computers have become an essential part of life particularly in industrially advanced countries of the world. Children now have greater accessibility to computers both at school and at home. Recent studies suggest that with this increased exposure, there are associated musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in both school-aged children and adults.To assess the posture assumed by secondary school students during computer use and its impact on the occurrence and severity of reported musculoskeletal...

This study was intended to investigate factors that characterized campus crisis and suggests way forward with the aim of maintaining crisis free institutions. Two null hypotheses were formulated and tested for the study. The results of this study suggest that: two reasons could be responsible for not meeting the demands of the students. First is the high population of students to match the available facilities, students’ demands and the attitudes of some authorities who refuse to listen to...

This study was intended to investigate factors that characterized campus crisis and suggests way forward with the aim of maintaining crisis free institutions. Two null hypotheses were formulated and tested for the study. The results of this study suggest that: two reasons could be responsible for not meeting the demands of the students. First is the high population of students to match the available facilities, students’ demands and the attitudes of some authorities who refuse to listen to...

In Nigeria, emphasis has been placed on secondary school students’ academic performance because of its direct positive impact on national development. Young students in secondary schools today are expected to be leaders of tomorrow and their academic performance is sine qua non for gaining admission into higher institutions and the quality of manpower the nation can boast of in the future. Unfortunately and generally, secondary school students’ academic performance in Nigeria is a serious...

Background: Medical school is a time of significant psychological distress for physicians-in-training. The objective of this study was to assess factors affecting the well-being of medical students undergoing clinical training at Olabisi Onabanjo University. Methods: One hundred and forty seven 500 level medical students of Olabisi Onabanjo University were administered questionnaires to assess the socio-demographic characteristics, levels of stress and well-being, psychological distress,...

One task of ethics education is to enhance the ethical reasoning capabilities of future business leaders so that they may act rightly at ethical decision ‘crossroads’ (Jones, 2005, MacLagan, 2003). To achieve this, both educator and students should have a meeting of minds as to the meaning and relevance of business ethics. Simultaneously, guidance regarding the practical details of ‘how’ to act in specific situations may be an important component of ethics education in emerging economies...

This study investigated into moral problems of the girl child in the Nigeria Secondary education System. The study sought for the immoral acts among girl children in secondary schools, the causes, effects and strategies to control it among girl child in the secondary schools. Four research questions guided the study. The population was the secondary school teachers in the Orumba South L.G.A Anambra State who were 175. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire. The data collected...

Tooth avulsion has been known to be the most severe of all dental injuries. The immediate action taken at the accident site will determine the prognosis of the tooth. Replantation of an avulsed tooth is the treatment of choice.To assess the knowledge and attitude of primary and secondary (Basic educational) school teachers on the emergency management of avulsed permanent incisors.Twenty public and private basic educational schools were randomly selected from Lagos State.Descriptive...

This study was designed to ascertain the challenges of improvising instructional materials by Home Economics teachers at the Upper Basic education level in Nigeria, and as a result identify strategies for enhancing improvisation. The study used survey research design based on two research questions. The sample was four hundred and thirty-one Home Economics teachers in Upper Basic schools in Anambra State of Nigeria. A structured questionnaire, designed on a 5-point scale, was used to collect...

This study investigates the uses and gratification of the Internet among students in the Department of Mass Communication, Delta State University (DELSU) Abraka. The study became necessary following the influx of and increase in the use of the Internet in education, which portends functional as well as dysfunctional roles on students if not properly handled. Hence, the need to empirically evaluate uses and gratification of the Internet by students. Findings show that students in the...

This paper examined the knowledge of teachers of Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa, about the pedagogical relevance of humor and laughter in view of their consequentiality to teaching and learning and how they could be used to encourage classroom attendance for learners' who misunderstand academic freedom to be truancy, absenteeism and lateness to classes. Areas of close examinations were the educational relevance of humor and laughter and how they could impact on learning, the various...