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Since independence, Ghana has comparatively distinguished itself among many Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries in its educational developments. Tertiary education in Ghana over the past decade has witnessed tremendous growth in various frontages—increased access and participation, relative expansion of academic facilities, a growing private sector, and most importantly, a transformative policy environment. Despite these overwhelming developments, there remain inequalities in the higher...

The study assessed the level of availability and utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facilities for the attainment of quality learning outcome in secondary schools in Ondo State, Nigeria.It also investigated teachers' and students' opinions on the constraints, and strategies which could enhance effective utilization and maintenance of ICT facilities.A survey research design was adopted and quantitative technique was used for data collection and analysis.A total of...

<h3>Background</h3> This was a qualitative study on the vulnerability to HIV of female post-secondary students engaging in transactional sex (TS) - defined as engaging in sex for the purpose of obtaining material goods, financial support, or grades, not including commercial sex work – in Kumasi, Ghana. While little is known about TS among students in Ghana, sub-Saharan African women with post-secondary education often have a higher HIV prevalence than those with secondary school education...

ABSTRACT Maize ( Zea mays L.) is a major staple crop in West Africa and has the potential to mitigate the food insecurity in the subregion. However, maize grain yield is severely constrained by drought. A study was conducted at 13 locations in West Africa for 2 yr to determine genetic gains in yield of cultivars developed during three eras, 1988 to 2000 (first‐generation cultivars), 2001 to 2006 (second‐generation cultivars), and 2007 to 2010 (third‐generation cultivars) under drought and...

Badu-Apraku, B., Akinwale, R. O., Obeng-antwi, K., Haruna, A., Kanton, R., Usman, I., Ado, S. G., Coulibaly, N., Yallou, G. C. and Oyekunle, M. 2013. Assessing the representativeness and repeatability of testing sites for drought-tolerant maize in West Africa. Can. J. Plant Sci. 93: 699–714. The selection of suitable breeding and testing sites is crucial to the success of a maize (Zea mays L.) improvement programme. Twelve early-maturing maize cultivars were evaluated for 3 yr at 16...

The study examined the effect of Concept mapping learning strategies on the learning outcomes of students in Chemistry. It compared the effectiveness of the use of different concept mapping strategies (hierarchical, flowchart and spider) used as advance organizers on students’ performance and examined the attitudes of students towards the use of the concept mapping strategies in teaching the mole concept an important concept in Chemistry in the secondary schools. The study adopted the...

L’agglomeration de Sfax, situee en milieu semi-aride chaud, est un bon exemple d’adaptation ancestrale aux temperatures de l’air elevees et a une disponibilite en eau reduite. Jusqu’au XIX e siecle, la population a prospere sans dependre d’adduction d’eaux venant d’autres regions, grâce a une bonne gestion de cette ressource et a une adaptation a sa rarete. La population s’est aussi adaptee aux fortes chaleurs d’un long ete, par des formes traditionnelles d’habitat et d’urbanisme, comprenant...

The closure of University satellite campuses on the 24th August 2001 by the Federal Government Confirms the shabby nature of Distance Education in Nigeria. Distance Education though set up to help solve educational problems, if not properly handled will exacerbate poor quality instruction and contribute to educational problems. Application of computer network services in DE will help enrich the programme and enhance qualitative education. This paper explores the concept and problems of DE in...

The standards prescribed by the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) for teaching and learning Mathematics in Colleges of Education in Nigeria can be said to provide the prescribe condition that Mathematics education should have in the colleges in terms of quality. This study investigated factors limiting the quality of Mathematics Education in selected colleges of education in Nigeria with a view to providing the actual condition of Mathematics education in them. Data on the...

Abstract The popularity of digital media networks for socialising among the youth is well documented. Much has been written on the emerging norms of textese, the global shorthand for chatting. However, becoming a proficient user involves more than simply mastering this code: it requires knowing the appropriate genres and registers for chatting. This article aims to explore these conventionalised genres and styles from a discourse analytical perspective. It analyses data collected by...

Parental divorce affects approximately 30 000 South African children annually. This pilot study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Children of Divorce Intervention Programme (CODIP) at two South African schools. CODIP is a preventively oriented group programme which was developed to foster resilience by helping children cope more effectively with possible academic, behavioural, and emotional problems brought about by their parents' divorce.Twenty-five 10- to 14-year-old boys from two...

As countries struggle to transform their education systems to equip learners with the knowledge and skills needed to function in rapidly changing societies, the roles and expectations for school leaders have also changed. School reform initiatives that are continually taking place necessitate alternative ways of thinking with regard to our concept of educational leadership. Principals can simply no longer lead in the old and traditional ways. This article, based on a descriptive review of...

Background: In this study, we sought to evaluate the influence of sociodemographic factors, ie, age, sex, socioeconomic status, maternal education, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) status, on cognitive performance in school-aged HIV-infected Nigerian children. Methods: Sixty-nine HIV-positive children aged 6–15 years were matched with 69 HIV-negative control children for age and sex. The children were subdivided for the purpose of analysis into two cognitive developmental stages using...

The Central African Republic (CAR) faces increased vulnerability to climate change because it is a low-income country with low adaptive capacity; a situation that is exacerbated by recent civil conflict. This research analysed the perceptions of decision-makers within, and the response of diverse national, regional and international institutions to the complex challenges of climate change. Results indicate that while awareness of climate change is high, a concrete response is only in the...

As in many other francophone African countries, there has been increased privatization of the school system in Burkina Faso since the 1990s, especially in urban areas. Based on a unique retrospective survey conducted in Ouagadougou, this research investigates a largely unexplored issue in Africa: the impact of private schooling on subsequent transition to paid employment. While private schooling accelerates entry into the paid labor market and increases the odds of getting a waged first job,...

This paper explores the factors that influence the implementation of m-learning and proposes a model for implementing m-learning in Tanzania. The study was conducted in ten secondary schools in the Kilimanjaro region in Tanzania. Purposive and convenience sampling techniques were used to determine students majoring in science subjects. Findings indicate that majority of students own mobile phones and have access to the Internet connectivity. However, m-learning platforms that are currently...

This paper explores the factors that influence the implementation of m-learning and proposes a model for implementing m-learning in Tanzania. The study was conducted in ten secondary schools in the Kilimanjaro region in Tanzania. Purposive and convenience sampling techniques were used to determine students majoring in science subjects. Findings indicate that majority of students own mobile phones and have access to the Internet connectivity. However, m-learning platforms that are currently...