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Information need is a universally widespread essential feature of production, consumption and exchange of human mental creativity across the globe. The objective of the study was to assess the information needs, seeking behavior and sources used by the Distance Leaning Students of University of Lagos. The survey research design method was adopted for the study with a structured questionnaire. Stratified random sampling was used to select respondents from the study population of 10,457 in...

The concept of communication graphics is characterized by the technology that is infused with information and communication technology which cover any product that stores, retrieves, manipulates, transmits or receive information that helps in disseminating knowledge through graphic device visuals.That generates interest which is the key note to instruction, motivation, stimulation and ultimate finding relevance through the provision of changing experiences in knowledge disseminating.It is a...

This study sought to find out the perception of teachers on the applicability of the federal laws on education. 1,480 teachers were randomly selected from 3 geo-political zones in Nigeria. A 20 item questionnaire titled “Applicability of Federal Laws in Nigeria” (AFLEN) was designed by the researcher. This instrument was validated by experts in law as well as Test and Evaluation. The instrument was further subjected to a test of reliability using the test-retest method and the data were...

Due to the linguistic plurality of Nigeria, the National Policy on Education (NPE, 2004) assigned different functions to the many languages in the nation’s education. The outcome of this is that more than one language is used both in the classroom and the course of a child’s education especially in the pre and lower primary schools. This paper examined the current practice of multilingual education in Nigeria pre and lower primary schools and the challenges encountered by teachers in the...

Nigeria is on the verge of collapse, our social structures are fast crumbling and there is a general state of anarchy which is fueled by ethno-religious sentiments and insecurity to mention just a few. This is because as a nation, we have lost our national heritage which is deeply rooted in our cultural identities; there has been a social shift towards foreign and Non-African ways and fashion. It is expedient that we engineer a social change if our nation will survive this onslaught. Change...

Language plays an important role in teaching and learning situations, not only as a subject taught in school but also, as the vehicle through which information is shared between the learner and the teacher. It is therefore important to use an ‘appropriate’ language in education. The word ‘appropriate’ in this sense means a language that can effectively capture and interpret all the aspirations of the teacher to the learner in a way that he or she best understands. The trend all over the...

Introduction: Equipping medical graduates with the competence to manage tuberculosis is not just imperative but also urgent as the diseases have been consistently listed as one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in Nigeria. However, there were no baseline studies done on knowledge of final year medical students on various aspects of TB diagnosis and management under directly observed treatment short course therapy (DOTS) which forms the basis of this study.

This paper asserts that Kenyan students in China meet face to face almost on a daily basis with certain problems in the course of writing or studying the Chinese language. It rests on the view that idiomatic expressions as an aspect of rhetoric can enhance substantially the understanding of the Chinese language by a Kenyan student in a process the paper refers to as ‘language acculturation’. The paper begins to substantiate this claim with a definition of rhetoric and idioms. Then it...

This paper investigated the influence of English language on students' performance in vocational education, majorly on Agricultural science and Economics education courses, respectively.120 graduating students of 2012/2013 academic session were sampled for the study.Four research hypotheses were tested and formulated upon this study.T-test was a statistical tool found suitable for this study.Results indicated that English language influenced students' academic performance in vocational...

A thesis submitted to the Faculty of Education in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education (D.Ed) in the Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education, University of Zululand, South Africa, 2014.

Absenteeism has long been considered a significant and pervasive problem in industries and schools. As a result, theories have been developed and numerous studies conducted to identify the causes of absenteeism. Probably one of the most common theories is the notion that absenteeism is caused by employees avoiding a painful or dissatisfying work situation. Although it is recognized that absenteeism may be caused by the employee's inability to come to work, motivation to attend work is...

The purpose of this study was to investigate academic efficacy and self esteem as predictors of academic achievement among school going adolescents in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. Descriptive research design was used in the study. Three hundred (300) respondents were selected from Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. The respondents were measured with relevant standardized scale (instruments) which include academic efficacy scale, self esteem scale...

During the last decades, considerable resources have been invested in hardware, software, connections, training and support actions under the scope of improving the quality of teaching and learning. A major tenet of the policies that supported the introduction of information and communication technologies (ICT) in education was that they can become catalysts for change. Undoubtedly, some countries have made considerable progress in bringing networked ICT into education and made it possible...

It is widely known that climate change and agriculture are interrelated process, both of which take place on a global scale. In effect, crop and animal farming, fisheries, forestry, with the resultant access to food and fibre in many continents and regions of the world are projected to be severely compromised by climate variability and change. Several strategies aimed at reducing climate variability induced hazards abound. These include cultural and conventional food and farming systems to...

The study compared male and female senior secondary school students’ learning outcomes in science in Katsina State, Nigeria. The sample consisted of 204 students randomly selected from the three geopolitical zones of the state. Two instruments were used viz: (1) Attitude towards Science Questionnaire (ASQ); (2) Science Achievement Test (SAT). The respondents were asked to indicate their gender on the instruments. Data collected were analysed using t-test. The findings of the research showed...

The study examined scientific attitude, attitude to science and science achievement of senior secondary school students in Katsina State, Nigeria. The descriptive survey research design was used for the study. Random sampling technique was employed to select 204 senior secondary school students from the three geopolitical zones of the state. Three instruments were used to collect data viz: (1) Scientific Attitude Questionnaire (SAQ); (2) Attitude to Science Questionnaire (ASQ) and Science...

Concerning many, is the contention that graduates from Nigeria medical colleges trained under the traditional curriculum may lack necessary skill and aptitudes necessary for success in the changing practice environment of the 21 st century. In response, several attempts have been made nationally to review the curriculum of medical colleges and improve the quality of medical and dental training in Nigeria. This however, has not yielded the desired results. This article propose a workable,...

Innovations in Information Technology have contributed to new forms of Teaching and Learning of tertiary institutions in most part of the developed countries of the world. However, the adoption and implementation of Web-Based course management and learning tool in most developing countries like Nigeria is still in the infancy. In this paper, an attempt is made to appraise the eLearning Management System and the evaluation of the student eLearning readiness in tertiary institutions of...