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Entrepreneurship education was introduced in Nigerian higher education institutions as a compulsory course for students regardless of area of specialization in 2006/2007 academic session. This paper investigates the impact of selected teaching pedagogies (Normal lecture, Case study, Meeting entrepreneurs, Expert lecture, Incubation facility, Business plan development, Industry tour, Group discussion, Entrepreneurial stories, and Live project) used in delivering these courses on student's...

Background: Maintaining personal hygiene behaviors among mentally retarded children enhances their physical and emotional well-being. Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate effect of personal hygiene program on knowledges and practices of mentally retarded students at El-Fikreya schools in Minia Governorate. Design: Quasi-experimental design was utilized with pre/posttest. Setting: The study was conducted in all schools for mentally retarded students in Minia governorate, which were:...

Review: Elizabeth Magano Amukugo, (ed.): Democracy and Education in Namibia and Beyond: A Critical Appraisal, Windhoek, University of Namibia Press, 2017

Background of the StudyBiology is a standard subject of instruction at all levels of the Nigerian Educational System.As a discipline, it is quite popular among school children, from pre-primary to tertiary levels.Biological knowledge is devoid of superstition, emotion and sentiment.It is the rational procedure for aiming at the truth.Similarly, biology exposure enhances mental and physical skill acquisitions, innovations and competencies which equip a willing learner for positive...

This paper presents the findings of an empirical case study of public schools in Zambezi district of Zambia undertaken to assess the sustainability of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) projects in the rural schools using five variables and a simpler assessment framework- the unit-based sustainability assessment tool (USAT). The importance of sustainability in WASH Projects cannot be overemphasized with the rampant outbreaks of cholera in Zambia. The study contends that in order for WASH...

The study determined the effect of instructional scaffolding strategy on senior secondary school Biology Students' academic achievement and retention of concepts.Two research questions and two hypotheses were formulated for the study.Quasi-experimental research design involving pre-test, the post-test control group was employed.The population of the study was all the senior secondary two (SSII) students in Jalingo education zone.Random sampling technique was used to select four intact...

This is a conceptual paper which reviewed the role of secondary school heads in curriculum supervision and implementation in Kenya.The main objective is on the process of execution of the curriculum with a particular emphasis on the role of secondary heads in the supervision.The paper highlights the theory which curriculum is grounded and the various perspectives by scholars over the years.The paper delves in the background, the rationale, implementation and the process including the...

IntroductionParental involvement in schools through effective educational policies enhances the general effective administration and improvement of schools in different aspects (Rajabu, 2011; United Republic of Tanzania -URT, 2015 a).The aspects of school improvement include easy acquisition of resources in schools, upgrading of school buildings, students' discipline and high academic performance among others.Therefore, parents can enhance educational effectiveness if the policies provide...

IntroductionResearch has shown that parental involvement in schools, through decision making, and subsequently actively participating in implementation of education plans like supporting teachers, advising students, paying school fees, making voluntary contributions, among others, do contribute to school improvement (Rajabu, 2011;McNeal, 2014; Glanfiel, Ngalawa & Simmt, 2015; United Republic of Tanzania -{URT}, 2015).They include high level of school attendance rate of learners, development...

UBE) Programme in North Central Nigeria 1. Background of the StudyEducation is a crucial sector in any nation.It is a means of achieving progress by individuals as well as the society as a whole.Consequently, all nations both developed and developing strive to put in place educational systems and programs which are designed to enable them achieve their set goals.There is no doubt that, education is always the means whereby citizens get their bearings and learn to live with and among...

Succeeding to Yongki Kim’s Ideal Village Movement, Canaan Farmers School is a Christian NGO which has been leading the Christian rural movement and community development in Korea and it has expanded to Asia and Africa since 1980. The purpose of this article is to research the impact of Canaan Farmers’ School’s self-transformation training on African community development. This article focuses on the village called Kakiri in Uganda where John Bosco, Canaan graduate, has been conducting...

Introduction: Quality clinical education is regarded an essential component of nursing and midwifery education.However, poorly trained nurses or midwives with skills and knowledge deficits provide ineffective nursing care with serious consequences on patients safety.The overall aim of this study is to provide a documented evidence of issues and challenges of clinical education in nursing and midwifery in Africa as well as identify areas that require primary research. Methods and Analysis:The...

Achieving gender equality in education is an important goal for a development agenda. Despite major progress, notably with regard to basic education, equal access to education, for all and at all levels, remains a huge challenge facing sub-Saharan African countries. Based on a systematic review, this chapter examines the current state of knowledge regarding gender inequalities in education in the region since the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals. The review shows how...

Out of the four universal language skills, writing is the most reliable instrument for assessing one’s proficiency in a foreign language due to its challenge of production with a scope of reflection. So the writing samples of a learner can be a rich source of understanding their error patterns not only of performance but also of competence. The error patterns may be due to a first or second language interruption as well as the learners’ different worldviews, cultural/ethnic features and...

This study examined the extent to which Primary Schools of Fagita Lekoma Woreda implement teachers’ CPD and its impact to quality in education. Data were collected from teachers, school principals, and woreda education office supervisors. Questionnaire and interview were used as the data gathering tools of the study. The quantitative data was analyzed using percentage and one sample t-test. The qualitative data was analyzed via thematic description. The findings confirmed that the...

School-based Health Service Delivery in Ghana: TheActualities of an Observation IntroductionThe school is an institution charged with the mandate of providing programmes, courses and subjects for students to learn and gain experiences for life.These programmes and courses focus on the cognitive or mental development of the learner (student).Students spend a considerable amount of time in the school, which exposes them to various environmental, social, emotional and physical...