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This paper examines the role of Christian religious knowledge (CRK) in the inculcation of moral values at the Junior Secondary School (JSS) level in Nigeria. The paper outlines some of the concepts that teach moral issues in the CRK Junior Secondary School Syllabus. These include: Important values in human relationship; sharing of hope, interest and fear; parable about our attitude to possessions; the unfaithfulness of Ananias and Saphira; unity and charity in the early church; Christian...
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The paper reflects the opinion of scholars on African initiated churches. The contributions of African independent churches to the development of education in Nigeria were also highlighted. The factors that influenced the rise of these Churches, distinguishing features and characteristic of these churches were also dealt with in the paper. Finally, the initial problems of the AIC'S which includes low level of education was addressed in the paper. The church rose up to the challenges by...
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The paper reflects the opinion of scholars on African initiated churches. The contributions of African independent churches to the development of education in Nigeria were also highlighted. The factors that influenced the rise of these Churches, distinguishing features and characteristic of these churches were also dealt with in the paper.Finally, the initial problems of the AIC'S which includes low level of education was addressed in the paper. The church rose up to the challenges by...
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Higher education in Nigeria is the education given after secondary education in universities, colleges of education, polytechnics, monotechnics including those institutions offering correspondence courses. The University system serves as a magnet for students neighbo uring countries. The goals are in consonance with those by the World Conference on Higher Education held in October 1998. Undoubtedly, higher education is a specialized form of human capital serving as an engine of development...
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Background: Dysmenorrhea, especially when it is severe, has been associated with a restriction of activity and absence from school or work. Despite this substantial effect on their quality of life and general wellbeing, few women and adolescents with dysmenorrhea seek treatment as they believe it would not help. Aim: The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and healthcare-seeking behavior towards dysmenorrhea among female students of a Private University in Ogun...
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One of the reported obstacles to the achievement of universal access to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevention, treatment, care, and support programs includes stigma and discrimination from health workers, particularly nurses. Since nursing students would become future practising nurses and are most likely exposed to caring for people living with HIV/AIDS (PL WHA) during their training, it is of great importance to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of student nurses toward...
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Background: Cardiovascular risk factors can lead to excessive morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular events. Metabolic syndrome in young adults is considered a predictor of increased cardiovascular risk in adulthood. Obesity in specific is rising among adolescents and young adults worldwide including populations living in developing countries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of obesity and other cardiovascular risk factors in a group of university students...
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This study examines the effect of birth order on a child’s educational performance. The main objective of the study was to examine the effect and relationship between birth order and students' academic performance. A survey design using random sampling technique was employed in administering 240 well structured questionnaires among secondary school students in Akure South Local Government Area in Akure, Ondo State. Data were analyzed with the aid of the SPSS 15.0. Statistical techniques used...
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The present paper measures the impact of an educational demand-and-supply side policy in a developing country, Benin. This West African country has introduced in 2006 a program to eliminate school fees, build schools and recruit teachers. The data used are the National Demographic and Health Surveys of 2006 and 2012. The difference-in-differences estimations reveal that the policy has lead to a huge increase in enrollment and attendance of birth cohorts of children eligible for the program....
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The study investigated the love of money by university students in South Africa. In addition, the study examined if there are significant differences in the love of money of university students on the basis of gender and the academic major (business and non-business). Data was collected through the use of self-administered questionnaire in a survey. The love of money questionnaire developed by Tang and Chiu was adapted for the study. Descriptive statistics and the T-test were used for data...
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The study investigated the relationship between materialism and the entrepreneurial intention of students at a South African university. In addition, the study examined if there is a significant gender difference in the materialistic values of university students. The quantitative research technique was adopted for the study. The survey method and the self-administered approach were used for data collection. The research participants comprised of 169 conveniently sampled business students....
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of inquiry based teaching on learning gain in biology in Kenyan secondary school. The objectives of the study were: (a) to determine if IBT approach results in improved scores specifically in Biology, (b) to determine if there is evident difference in academic achievement regarding regular and IBT approach to teaching (c) to determine if there is a difference in academic achievement depending on the gender of the teacher,(d) to...
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Occupational Burnout among Head Teachers in Nigeria: Consequences of Job Satisfaction and Workplace Commitment Emmanuel A. Fayankinnu, Bolanle Ogungbamila Abstract Previous studies focused more on the benefits of job satisfaction and workplace commitment for employees and the organization. Less attention has been devoted to the possible detrimental effects of job satisfaction and workplace commitment, especially on the employees. This study investigated the extent to which job satisfaction...