PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS PRINCIPALS IN KENYA - Ibrahim, Nandwah (2011)
Within the complex operation of schools in the 21 st century, the principal plays a very vital role in bringing about school improvement and effectiveness. Increased interest leadership preparation and development is based on the fact that school leaders can make a difference in both the effectiveness and efficiency of schooling (Hallinger & Snidvongs, 2008). Consequently, there is need therefore, to ensure that the principal plays this role effectively through providing them with knowledge, skills and attributes to enable them run schools effectively and efficiently. This can be achieved mainly if such principals are specifically prepared for school leadership before appointment and then developed continuously to enhance their performance of duties as school leaders after appointment. Preparation and development of principals will provide a framework within which they will operate to achieve not only the school but also the national objectives of education. In this chapter, I will discuss findings on the experiences of public secondary schools principals in Kenya on how they are prepared and developed for school leadership and factors which facilitate and hinder their preparation and development. The findings from this qualitative study that employed interviews and document analysis indicate that despite lack of specific preparation and development of principals, there are other ways in which principals are prepared and developed for school leadership. These include in-service courses, principals' conferences and personal initiatives. While former principals support, availability of in-service courses and finances facilitate preparation and development, irregularity of in service courses and lack of money hinders the same. It is recommended that the government should make preparation and development of principals formal and support other agencies whether private or non governmental in provision of services in preparation and development of principals.
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Understanding English Idioms Among Libyan Students: Difficulties And Strategies - Ibrahim, Saleh; Winis, Noura (2011)
Pengajian peribahasa (idiomaticity) dianggap sebagai bidang yang penting oleh ramai penyelidik terutamanya dalam bahasa kedua (L2) atau/dan bagi pelajar L2. Menguasai peribahasa dan kemampuan untuk menggunakannya dalam penulisan dan pertuturan dianggap sebagai tanda yang positif dalam menguasai L2. Kajian ini dilaksanakan dengan tujuan untuk menyiasat masalah yang dihadapi oleh 40 pelajar Libya dalam memahami ungkapan peribahasa. Selain itu, kajian ini juga bertujuan untuk menjelaskan beberapa strategi yang digunakan oleh para pelajar bagi mempermudahkan proses memahami dan menggunakan ungkapan peribahasa. Bagi melaksanakan kajian ini, beberapa kaedah kajian telah digunakan termasuk soal selidik peribahasa yang diambil dari Liontas (2001) and IRT (Idiom Recognition Test) yang dimuat turun dari Cooper (1999). IRT adalah ujian yang merangkumi sejumlah peribahasa dalam konteks tertentu dan para peserta kajian diminta untuk mencari makna peribahasa tersebut. Jadi, strategi yang digunakan dalam proses mencari makna akan dikenalpasti. Akhir sekali, Think Aloud (TA) yang merupakan prosedur sokongan kepada IRT, melibatkan peserta untuk berfikir tentang peribahasa dalam IRT dan menggunakannya dalam pertuturan sebaik sahaja mereka melihat peribahasa tersebut. Analisis menunjukkan bahawa sebahagian besar peserta menggunakan pelbagai strategi melalui kaedah cuba dan salah semasa mencari erti peribahasa tersebut. Tambahan pula, kajian juga menunjukkan bahawa punca masalah memahami peribahasa adalah kerana ayat-ayat dalam peribahasa tidak mewakili makna peribahasa tersebut secara langsung. Punca lain adalah kerana peribahasa tidak diperkenalkan di sekolah dan guru Bahasa Inggeris tidak melaksanakan aktiviti yang membantu pelajar dalam memahami ungkapan peribahasa. Kosakata yang kompleks dalam peribahasa juga merupakan antara hambatan dalam proses memahami peribahasa.
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Contesting Islam: "Homegrown Wahhabism," education and Muslim identity in northern Ghana, 1920–2005. - Iddrisu, Abdulai (2011)
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HIGHER EDUCATION IN NIGERIA AND THE CHALLENGES AHEAD - Idogho, Philipa O. (European Journal of Education Studies, 2011)
The mandate of higher institutions is to develop the whole man mentally, morally and physically and to confer degrees on their products who are found worthy in character and learning, to enable them assume leadership roles in their immediate and extended society. This paper recognizes the fact that in spite of this mandate, tertiary institutions in Africa find it difficult to provide the enabling environment for the actualization of their mission, largely because of absence of quality teaching and non-teaching staff. The lowering of recruitment conditions of staff, poor remuneration of higher education staff in Africa, dilapidated infrastructure, proliferation of tertiary institutions and academic periodicals. The paper further recognizes the the fact that certain factors impede student learning outcomes in tertiary institutions in Africa. These include the ever increasing rate of student enrolment without accompanying support facilities, lack of adequate counseling programmes, poor welfare programmes, poor time management and study habit skills, poorly planned orientation and character development programmes and poor health and sexuality programme. This paper evolves a robust programme, which is expected to be implemented by Students' Affairs in tertiary institutions in Africa. The programme shall encompass time-management and study habit skills, character development techniques, student health and sexuality enhancement skills, student welfare rights advocacy skills. Also to be included in the programme is a new selection process for admission that will include students mental health assessment. This programme, it is hoped will enhance students academic achievement that will ultimately improve students outcomes in higher education in Africa.
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Domestic Violence and the Education of the Nigeria Pre – School Child - Idogo, Gladys; null, null; null, null; null, null (Academic Leadership The Online Journal, 2011)
Literature tells us about three different views of children each relating to different era of civilization. Thefirst is during the Greco – Roman times. During this period children were taken to be miniature adultand this depicted in the acts and paintings of that period. Children were not accorded any specialstatus. As miniature adults, they were allowed to work on the fields and farms with little or noattachments to parents.The second is the medieval period. With the decline of the Greco-Roman civilization, Christianity cameto the fore. Under the religious tenets, man was born evil and so children were regarded as sinful,immoral and therefore their sinful nature needed to be exorcised through religious teachings andpractices. As sinners, children were seen to be bad creatures and were subjected to various kind ofpunishment aimed at purging off their sinful nature.Thirdly, is the age of enlightenment which emerged with the decline of the church. One the greatphilosophers of the time – John Locke (1632 – 1604), believed that a child’s mind was a Tabular Rasa– a blank tablet on which experiences write, thereby determining the child’s future. According to Locke,children were not innately bad but required adult-directed experiences to become good adult in future.Locke’s proposition was opposed by another notable psychologist – Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712 –1778).
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A STUDY ON KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF CONTRACEPTION AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN EKPOMA, NIGERIA - Idonije (2011)
Background: Adolescent sexual activity, early pregnancy, induced abortion and increased HIV/AIDS infection have become a major concern in Nigeria. Teenage pregnancy is a risk factor for disruption of education, future unemployment and poor mental health. The aim of this study was to assess the level of awareness, attitude and practice of contraception among male and female secondary school students in Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria, a fast developing village with increased cases of teenage abortion. Methods: A descriptive study, using a pre-tested, self administered semi-structured questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of contraception among male and female public secondary school students in Ekpoma. The study population consisted of male and female junior secondary III (JS III) and senior secondary III (SS III) school students in Ekpoma aged 12-24 years. In all 1000 male and 1000 female students were recruited for the study. Data obtained were analyzed by sex and age. Results: A total of 690 and 814 questionnaires were returned in good order for males and females respectively. Analysis of data obtained showed that 398 (57.7%) and 216 (26.5%) male and female students respectively were sexually active as at the time of this study. 68 (17.0%) of the male population had their first sexual intercourse at 9 years. Analysis also showed that 292 (42.3%) and 492 (60%) males and females respectively had good knowledge of contraception while 206 (29.9%) and 122 (15%) males and females had no knowledge of contraception. Parents (25.5%), friends (17%), books and magazines (16.2%) and internet (10.7%) were the main sources of information about sex and contraception. Condom was the major available contraceptive for the males while Andrew liver salt (29%), oral pills (10.3%), 7 Up (7.4%) were the used by the females. About 40% of the total sampled population believed contraception is not safe. Conclusion: Awareness and use of contraception among secondary school students in Ekpoma was low. There is a need to educate adolescents about the use of contraception with emphasis on available methods and correct timing of usage.
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A study on knowledge, attitude and practice of contraception among secondary school students in Ekpoma, Nigeria - Idonije, B. O.; Oluba, Olarewaju M.; Otamere, HO (2011)
Background: Adolescent sexual activity, early pregnancy, induced abortion and increased HIV/AIDS infection have become a major concern in Nigeria. Teenage pregnancy is a risk factor for disruption of education, future unemployment and poor mental health. The aim of this study was to assess the level of awareness, attitude and practice of contraception among male and female secondary school students in Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria, a fast developing village with increased cases of teenage abortion. Methods: A descriptive study, using a pre-tested, self administered semi-structured questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of contraception among male and female public secondary school students in Ekpoma. The study population consisted of male and female junior secondary III (JS III) and senior secondary III (SS III) school students in Ekpoma aged 12-24 years. In all 1000 male and 1000 female students were recruited for the study. Data obtained were analyzed by sex and age. Results: A total of 690 and 814 questionnaires were returned in good order for males and females respectively. Analysis of data obtained showed that 398 (57.7%) and 216 (26.5%) male and female students respectively were sexually active as at the time of this study. 68 (17.0%) of the male population had their first sexual intercourse at 9 years. Analysis also showed that 292 (42.3%) and 492 (60%) males and females respectively had good knowledge of contraception while 206 (29.9%) and 122 (15%) males and females had no knowledge of contraception. Parents (25.5%), friends (17%), books and magazines (16.2%) and internet (10.7%) were the main sources of information about sex and contraception. Condom was the major available contraceptive for the males while Andrew liver salt (29%), oral pills (10.3%), 7 Up (7.4%) were the used by the females. About 40% of the total sampled population believed contraception is not safe. Conclusion: Awareness and use of contraception among secondary school students in Ekpoma was low. There is a need to educate adolescents about the use of contraception with emphasis on available methods and correct timing of usage. Key words: Contraception, adolescent, knowledge, attitude, safety, practice.
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Plasma Glucose, Creatinine and Urea Levels in Type 2 Diabetic Patients Attending A Nigerian Teaching Hospital - Idonije, Blessing O.; Festus, O. O.; Oluba, Olarewaju M. (Research journal of medical sciences, 2011)
Diabetes mellitus is characterized by some specific complications including diabetic nephropathy. Plasma creatinine and urea are useful clinical tools in assessing renal function, despite some limitations. In the present study, plasma glucose, creatinine and urea concentrations were determined in type 2 diabetic patients attending Irrua Specialist Hospital, Ekpoma, Edo state, Nigeria. About 80 (35 males and 45 females) diabetic patients aged between 30-70 years serving as tests and 50 (30 males and 20 females) age apparently healthy individuals of similar age bracket serving as controls were used for the study.
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Biosystematics Education in Nigerian Universities - Idu, M.; Timothy, O.; Erhabor, J.O. (2011)
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Challenges of Teaching Ethnobotany in Nigeria - Idu, MacDonald; Atagana, H.I.; Erhabor, Joseph O.; Timothy, O.; Osazuwa, E.S. (2011)
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Can Training Help to Reduce Occupational Hazards in the Nigerian Public Sector - Ifeanyichukwu, Auo; Tafamel, AE (2011)
Hazards are inevitable in the workplace. Workers awareness of impeding dangers imbedded in their workplace, work schedule and in the environment can be an effective panacea to eliminating or reducing these hazards to a barest minimum. Awareness comes through information and training. This study was carried out in Edo State, South- South Nigeria at the three tiers of Government, the federal, state and local government to ascertain what the public sector was doing to reduce hazards. It was observed that the effect of training in relation to occupational hazard is yet to be fully utilized in the Nigerian public sector.
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PLANNING THE 9-YEAR UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN NIGERIA FOR SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION - Ifedili, Chika Josephine; Alutu, Grace (2011)
The paper examined issues that will bring about a successful implementation of Universal Basic Education (UBE) at post primary school level. The Nigerian government had to change to UBE following the high rate of unemployment with the previous programme. The paper discussed the planning aspect of the programme which has been the major problem with previous Nigerian educational programmes. Roles to be performed by government, school administrators, teachers, parents and communities were discussed. Also new method of instructions and how to put all hands on deck for successful implementation were discussed.
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MANAGING ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES - Ifedili, Chika Josephine; Ofoegbu, Felicia (2011)
The study investigated the management and delivery of Entrepreneurship Education, following the education stakeholders' dissatisfaction on the quality of compulsory Entrepreneurship Education given to the undergraduates in the federal universities in Nigeria. The population consisted of all federal universities in the six geo-political zones of the federation of Nigeria. Two geo-political zones were randomly selected to form the sample of the study. From each zone, a random sample of two federal universities was taken. From the four universities that participated in the study. Students from four randomly selected faculties participated in the study. Fifty 400-level students were selected by stratified random sampling from each of the faculty to participate in the study. A total of 800 students (400 males and 400 females) participated in the study. The data for the study was collected by the use of the questionnaire and recorded 300-level participating students' results on Entrepreneurship Education from the four faculties that participated in the research study. The questionnaire is titled Entrepreneurship Management Inventory (EMI). It was made up of two parts. Part A was demographic while Part B contained fifteen questions bothering on management, content, materials, students ' attitude, infrastructural facilities etc. Participating students were also randomly sampled and interviewed. For the validity of the instruments, the questionnaire was discussed as well as sought expert's opinion in the field of Educational Management and Business Administration. The level of reliability of the questionnaire was established by administering the questionnaire to 80 respondents who were excluded from the main study before the selection of the respondents. The purpose of the questionnaire was not disclosed to the respondents. The split-half method was used. The correlation coefficient was corrected by the use of Spearman-Brown formula. The Pearson product moment correlation was 0.77, and the final Spearman-Brown formula yielded 0.87. The common percentage was the statistical method used to analyze the data. The major finding was that students have positive attitude towards the course but the packaging and delivery of the knowledge was porous due to so many challenges faced by the lecturers. The major recommendations were better funding of the course by the government and upgrading of lecturers' knowledge.
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Adapting the Study of Chemistry in Senior Secondary Schools in the Gambia to Cost-Reducing Strategies - Igaro, Kenneth; Adjivon, Anthony; Oyelakin, O. O. (African Journal of Chemical Education, 2011)
In an attempt to elaborate the concept of cost reduction, the researchers tried to explain why the judicious application of expendables and the need to miniaturize experimental models should be introduced in schools, embellishing and drawing examples from relevant literature materials. The researchers further explored, through a survey, the perception of Gambian based teachers on the extent to which their experience and qualification had influenced their judicious use of expendables. And, through an experimental study, the researchers compared the learning outcome derived from student learners who were taught chemistry by the conventional macro model on the one hand with their equivalent counterparts taught the same chemistry concepts by the micro model on the other hand. In the survey design; three research questions were answered and three hypotheses tested while in the experimental design two research questions were answered and one hypothesis tested. By means of multi-stage random sampling techniques, samples of 100 chemistry teachers and 200 senior chemistry students were used for the study. A questionnaire validated and reliably determined with a composition of 27 items was administered to the chemistry teachers, while a standardized test of ten items was also administered to two equivalent groups of 100 chemistry students each taught by the macro and micro models, respectively. At the level of 0.05 probability, qualification and experience, acting independent of each other, were significant factors in adjudging the extent to which chemistry teachers had applied expendables judiciously. At the same level of probability, no significant difference existed between the learning outcomes obtained in the use of the two models, even though the chemistry students taught chemistry by the micro model had a slight edge over their macro model counterparts. Finally, relevant recommendations were made.
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Utilization of internet by students of nigerian baptist theological seminary, ogbomoso, Nigeria. - Igbeneghu, Bruno I.; Aderinto, Christiana O. (Library Progress (International), 2011)
The study examines the use of Internet among students of Baptist Theological seminary Ogbomoso, Nigeria. The research design was the descriptive survey type. The instrument of data collection was the questionnaire. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select 300 out of a total population of 500 students. Copies of questionnaire were administered to them out of which 1 84 responded. The response rate was 61.3 percent. Data was analyzed through percentages and tables using the statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS). The study revealed that there was a very low level of Internet use among the students. The study also found that the seminary library did not have Internet connectivity and majority of the students depended on commercial cybercafes for the use of the Internet. It is therefore recommended that Internet workshop and training should be organized forstudents and that seminary library should be connected to the Internet so that students could access and use of the Internet.
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PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF REFLECTIVE TEACHING SKILLS IN PRE-SERVICE SCIENCE TEACHERS IN NIGERIA - Ige, T.; Kareem, Assistant Lecturer. Muntaser Alwan (ICERI2011 Proceedings, 2011)
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TEACHING OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING IN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA: WHAT LEARNING STYLES DO STUDENTS EXHIBIT? - Ige, T.; Kubeyinje, I. (ICERI2011 Proceedings, 2011)
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Curriculum improvement for future relevance: an eye on tomorrow in Nigerian Secondary Schools - Igwe, R.O.; Uzoka, N.E.; Rufai, Saheed Ahmad (2011)
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Driving Policy of Higher Education in Nigeria Towards Relevance - Ijaduola, Kayode Olu; null, null; null, null; null, null (Academic leadership (Murfreesboro, Tenn.), 2011)
The educational system of a country remains the main source of human resources that when combinedin the right quantity and quality would bring about the development of a nation (Nelson, 2002; Saint,2002; Tettey, 2002; Nunn, 2005; Mouton, Boshoff, Kulati & Teng-Zeng, 2007). The implication of this isthat the level of national development depends upon the quantity and quality of its human resourceswhich in turn depend on the type of the educational system in operation.
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Duration of labor with spontaneous onset at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria - Ijaiya, Munirdeen A; Adesina, KT; Raji, Hadijat Olaide; Aboyeji, Abiodun P.; Olatinwo, Abdul Waheed O..; Adeniran, Abiodun S; Adebara, Idowu; Isiaka-Lawal, Salamat (Annals of African Medicine, 2011)
Duration of labor varies from one pregnancy to another and a period of less than 12 hours is regarded as normal. Modern obstetric practice involves active management of labor with the aim of preventing prolonged labor and its sequelae. The main objective of this study was to determine and compare the average duration of labor of spontaneous onset between nulliparas (Po) and multiparas (P ≥ 1) and to determine factors affecting duration of labor.This study was a prospective study carried out between 15 May and 14 June 2004 at the Labor Ward of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria. Two hundred and thirty-eight women who satisfied the inclusion criteria were studied. The inclusion criteria were term pregnancy with vertex presentation, labor with spontaneous onset, live fetus at presentation and spontaneous vertex delivery.The mean ± SD admission-delivery interval in labor ward was shorter (3.77 ± 2.88 hours) among multiparas than that of nulliparas (5.00 ± 3.17 hours) (P = 0.235). The mean ± SD duration of labor (from the onset of labor to delivery) was shorter among multiparas (8.73 ± 4.17 hours) than that of nulliparas (11.23 ± 4.29 hours) (P = 0.426). The differences were not significant (t-test, P > 0.05). Maternal age and individual parity had significant correlation with the duration of labor in this study (Pearson correlation = -0.019, -0.027, respectively, P < 0.05).Interestingly, duration of labor was not significantly different among multiparas and nulliparas although it was shorter. Correlation existed between duration of labor and maternal age and individual parity.
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“Introducing Esiaba Irobi and Augusto Boal to Nigerian Pupils, Playwrights and Critics” - Iji, Edde M; Umukoro, Moses O (Lwati: a journal of contemporary research, 2011)
This paper attempts to encapsulate the personality, artistic and stimulating playwriting skills of Esiaba Irobi, the 2010 Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) sole award winner, with Cemetery Road, prototypical of his dramatic oeuvres. The paper is aimed at introducing Irobi’s works, not widely known yet, to students of theatre and communication arts, theorists, theatre critics and those who must be interested, and need to be more educated on the positive change-orienting portents of drama and theatre as a most communicative art. The same is no less applicable to the theoretical and critical direction of August Boal, the iconic exponent of the theatre of the oppressed. The paper concludes with assertive advice on the need to be intimately acquainted with the theoretical and critical impetus, as contrasts to the well-known and more trafficed dramatic and critical terrains; of Aristotle and other masters. LWATI: A Journal of Contemporary Research , 8(2), 140-152, 2011
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Achieving The Universal Basic Education Objectives In Nigeria: The Role Of Women - Ijioma, B C; Izuagba, Angella; Ikoku, Alvan (2011)
This paper sets out to examine the roles of women in the achievement of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) objectives. Their roles as mothers and teachers in the educational development of the child are examined. As mothers they are the first teachers the child has and as professional teachers they are the initiators of the learning process, the facilitators of knowledge, the coordinators of the sequence of learning and the assessors of learning effectiveness. They are seen as the latent force in national development and at the lower and middle basic education; they are the hub around which the teaching and learning process revolves given their numerical strength. Considering the fact that the lower and middle basic education levels form the foundation on which the other levels of the education structure rest, it thus implies that female teachers do not only facilitate the achievement of the UBE objectives but determine the standard of secondary and tertiary education through the different roles they play. To this end recommendations such as enforcing gender equality in the society through the domestication of some of the international conventions on the rights and protection of women should be speedily implemented among others. This will enable women function optimally for the realization of the UBE objectives. (B C Ijioma, Angella Izuagba. Achieving The Universal Basic Education Objectives In Nigeria: The Role Of Women. World Rural Observations 2011;3(4):51-58). ISSN: 1944-6543 (print); ISSN: 1944-6551 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/rural.
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Investigating the Role of Alternative Language Schools in the Promotion of Local Languages in Kenya - Ikobwa, J M (2011)
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Technical and Vocational Education and Training: Vehicle for Sustainable Development in Nigeria. - Ikoku, Alvan (2011)
Vocational education and training is very cardinal to any economic development of a country. Training in general has potential benefits which accrue to the individual, organization and the nation in general. To the individual training enhances their future earning potentials career progression ad employability. To achieve the above, the paper argues that the individual or groups will need skills to perform competently. With skill the individual can determine their own destiny. Because of the importance of skills to the individual, it is important that every individual access training to contribute to development. Currently Nigeria, not everybody is able to access training with the rise in population growth and economy going down, governments are unable to offer social amenities. Even schools and colleges cannot match the rising population and as a result fewer and fewer people are accessing training. The paper therefore focused on the contribution of a revitalized technical and vocational education and training to improve the economic status of the country and welfare of the people, trigger entrepreneurship which would eventually lead to job creation. The paper concludes that to solve the problem of widespread poverty, unemployment and national food deficit, priority should be giving to revitalized-technical and vocational education. (Chikaire, J., Orusha, J.O., Onogu, B. and Okafor O.E. Technical and Vocational Education and Training: Vehicle for Sustainable Development in Nigeria. Academia Arena, 2011;3(12):18-24) http://www.sciencepub.net.
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Towards a thinking military philosophical practice and Botswana military training - Ikpe, Ibanga B. (2011)
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A Comparative Study of Prevalence of Myopia between Urban and Rural School Children of Cape Coast, Ghana - Ilechie, AA; Kweku, WR (Journal of Health and Visual Sciences, 2011)
Environmental exposure has been recognized as a major risk factor for myopia. The prevalence of myopia and its probable risk factors in school children who are exposed to widely contrasting educational and environmental conditions in Ghana was undertaken involving three hundred and ninety eight (398) schoolchildren aged 6 to 17 years (mean + SD; 10.6 + 2.3) randomly selected from urban and rural schools cape Coast, Central region of Ghana. pretinoscopy under cyclopedia, and subjective refraction were undertaken, information on number of hours per week on near visual work activities was collected via a questionnaires. Results: showed marked differences in the prevalence of myopia in the two groups and higher (p = 0.0032) in the urban (13.4%) than rural (4.4%) schoolchildren. Furthermore, children who had 4 or more hours per week of near visual work classes outside normal school hours had a higher rate of myopia. It is concluded environmental that factors may be associated with the difference in the prevalence of myopia between the urban and rural schoolchildren. Keywords: myopia, urban, rural Prevalence near visual work.
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Standing Training with Manual Body Weight Support to Improve Standing in Nonambulant Children with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy in the Gaza Strip - Imad, Rana Habib Hasan (2011)
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Factors influencing teacher performance on implementation of free primary education in City Council primary schools in Nairobi province, Kenya - Imonje, Rosemary Mukabwa K (2011)
The Free Primary Education (FPE) initiative was first declared in Kenya in 1974 and re-declared in January 2003. The implementation of FPE led to an increase in the enrolment of pupils in public primary schools which grew from 5.2 million pupils in 2002 to 8.3 million pupils by 2008 (Republic of Kenya, 2008). This increase in enrolment led to overcrowding, overstretched facilities and teaching materials, and high pupil-teacher ratios (Republic of Kenya, 2005). In such a situation, the question was: how were the teachers able to perform their classroom duties and responsibilities with such increase in enrolments? The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors that influenced teacher performance in the implementation of FPE in City Council Primary Schools (CCPS) in Nairobi province since 2003. The objectives of the study were: to examine the ways in which increased enrolments, availability of materials, physical facilities and equipment; teacher qualification and training, deployment of teachers, and abolition of fees on tuition; have influenced teacher performance in the implementation of FPE in City Council Primary Schools in Nairobi province since 2003. Descriptive survey research design was employed for this study. Stratified, simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used in selection of schools, head teachers and teachers. Ninety nine (99) City Council Primary Schools were selected. Ninety nine (99) head teachers, four hundred and sixty (460) teachers were selected for the study. Research instruments for data collection included head teachers' interview schedule, teachers' questionnaire, observation schedule, and document analysis guide. The findings of the study revealed large classes of over 100 pupils that were brought about by increase in enrolment. Overcrowding in the classrooms; overloading and overworking of teachers was reported by 87.8% of teachers. The teaching - learning materials were adequate, showing a Pupil: Textbook ratio of 1: 1 in Mathematics, and 1:2 in English, Kiswahili, and GHCRE and 1:4 in Science. Facilities such as playfields, sanitation blocks, classrooms and classroom spaces were inadequate. Teachers (80.0%) and all head teachers had attained a professional status of 'P 1 'certificate level. All head teachers reported that they had teacher shortages. Head teachers (90.0%) reported a decline in teacher morale caused by the abolition of fees on tuition and user charges. Recommendations from the findings included; policy guidelines on enrolment and cross- transfers of pupils should be drawn in relation to age, class size and teacher establishment. Adequate facilities including classrooms and classroom space, desks, and sanitation blocks needs to be put in place. The content and duration of in- service courses should be reviewed to reflect on methodologies and child centered skills during the implementation of FPE. Recruitment of teachers should be considered to ease teaching loads in large classes in City Council Primary Schools. Tuition for weak pupils needs to he resumed, with incentives that can reinforce teacher performance in City Council Primary Schools.The areas for further research from the findings of the study included a study on factors that influence equity in teacher deployment, and the influence of tuition on pupil performance in public primary schools in Kenya .
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Climate change and poverty in Ghana: issues and implications for policy. - Inkoom, Daniel Kweku Baah (2011)
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Planning Education and Planning System in Kenya: A Review of Challenges and Prospects - Inkoom, Daniel Kweku Baah; Nnkya, Tumsifu Jonas; Ngau, P; Watson, Vicki J. (2011)
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Effect of Climate Change on Rural Agriculture in Southeastern Nigeria: A - Innocent, Izuchukwu; Uzoma, Onweremadu Emmanuel; Ibeawuchi, I. I. (2011)
The vulnerability of agriculture to unfavourable weather conditions is enormous and is pressuring on the limited resources available for human growth and development. In spite of the advantages made in the areas of science and technology with the gene marker, breeding, genetic and more recently biotechnology, improved crop varieties, irrigation and livestock improvement, still the climate remains a very serious factor in agricultural productivity. The effects of climate change on agricultural production are of global dimensio approach. In most rural communities of southeastern Nigeria, agriculture remains the mainstay of the economy employing environment has been degraded through the impact of oi industry) which destroyed the soil, air, water and infact, the entire ecosystem. By the oil prospecting actions gave rise to high rainfall and humidity and high wind wave in the area. flaring had destroyed most of the ecology in the oil prospecting areas of southeastern Nigeria. Solutions are realizable when backed by government policies adapted with concern and implemented with sincerity of purpose.
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How can African agriculture adapt to climate change? Insights from Ethiopia and South Africa - Institute, International Food Policy Research (2011)
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Teachers' practices and experiences following professional development: A Kenya multi-site analysis. Saarbrucken, Germany: VDM Verlag Dr. Muller (ISBN: 978-3-639-32625-3). Online available: www.amazon.com - Inyega, Justus O. (2011)
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An Exploration of African Students in Malaysia - Irene, Irene; Tan, Daoyong; Lian (美中教育评论：B, 2011)
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Teachers' perception of headteachers' instructional supervision practices in public secondary schools in Lari District, Kenya - Ireri, Cecilia W (2011)
Headteachers as educational supervisors ensure that curriculum implementation takes place as required. Therefore, instructional supervisors' should maintain and strengthen interpersonal relation with teachers in order to create a mutual working relationship so as to ste er the team towards the achievement of institution goals. If the attitude of one towards the other is negative, then the implementation process is likely to be crippled. There has been persistence of poor performance in KCSE in Lari district. This is evide nt in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) result analysis for central province for the years 2008 -2009 as provided by the Provincial Director of Education (PDE). The purpose of the study was to determine the perception of teacher's towards headteacher's instructional supervision practices in public secondary school in Lari district, Kenya. The research was conducted using survey method. The study targeted a total population of 32 headteachers from 32 secondary schools in Lari district, and 416 teachers, where a sample of 10 headteachers and 125 teachers were selected giving a total sample size of 135 respondents. Data was collected using questionnaires for headteachers and teachers. A total of 135 questionnaires were administered out of which 102 were collected giving 76% response rate. The study considered a gender, educational level, and experience and age representation in sample selection. The study revealed that many teachers (56.4 percent) do not like being supervised by the headteachers because they feel they are self -driven, responsible and motivated, hence when tasks are clear it is not necessary to be directly supervised as they feel intimidated. In addition they also view the headteacher as intruding in their work and in a fault finding exercise. To determine the effects of teachers characteristics and their perception of head teachers instructional supervision, a number of factors were crosstabulated with teachers perception towards supervision, age, educational level and job experie nce were found to influence teachers' perception towards head teachers' instructional supervision. The study on teacher respondents also revealed that age, academic qualification and teaching experience of the headteachers affects the supervisory practice of the headteacher. However, there was no. evidence of the gender of the teacher influencing perception towards instructional supervision in secondary schools. To improve instructional supervision in secondary schools it was suggested that headteachers should lead from within in self rating to influence the group to achieve organization objectives efficiently. The Ministry of Education and Teacher Service Commission should organize seminars to improve headteachers supervision skills. In addition, promotion of teachers should be by merit to improve perception towards instructional supervision.
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Influence of secondary school headtechers' training on administrative competence in Nairobi East District, Kenya - Irimu, Martha W (2011)
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Prevalence of malaria parasitemia amongst asymptomatic pregnant women attending a Nigerian teaching hospital - Isah, Aliyu Y; Amanabo, Momoh A; Ekele, Bissallah (Annals of African Medicine, 2011)
Malaria parasitemia among pregnant women is associated with complications to mother and the unborn fetus. There is paucity of data on asymptomatic malaria parasitemia, particularly in the northwest region of Nigeria. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of malaria parasitemia in asymptomatic pregnant women and to estimate the packed cell volume (PCV) of this group of pregnant women.This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study of only well pregnant women recruited consecutively at the time of booking for antenatal care. Thick film microscopy and qualitative immunoassay test for malaria parasite (MP) were performed for all the women. PCV estimation was also done using the micro-centrifuge method and comparison was made for women with parasitemia with those without MP. Some socio-demographic variables were also analyzed. Chi-square test was used to test for significance and a P-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Two hundred and twenty-five healthy pregnant women were studied. Seven women (3.1%) had MP by direct microscopy while 11 (4.8%) were MP positive with the qualitative immunoassay test. One hundred and eighty-five (82%) of the women were literate while 128 (57%) used insecticide treated mosquito nets in their homes. The mean PCV of the women with positive MP was 30.57 ± 2.26 as against 32.89 ± 2.45 for those without parasitemia (P < 0.05).The prevalence of asymptomatic malaria parasitemia in the study group was low but there was associated anemia in those with parasitemia. The use of intermittent preventive treatment is recommended for all pregnant women including those who are asymptomatic to forestall complications like maternal anemia.
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Awareness And Perception of Global Warming Among Undergraduate Medical Students in A Nigerian University. - Isah, Yinusa; Idolor, E.E.; Ofili, AN; Isah, EC (Journal of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care, 2011)
BACKGROUND : Increase in the emission of green house gases and the attendant climatic changes have led to the phenomenon of global warming with all its catastrophic consequences. OBJECTIVE : To assess knowledge and perception of the concept of global warming among undergraduate medical students METHODOLOGY : A cross sectional descriptive study was carried out among 380 undergraduate medical students who were selected by a systematic sampling method. A semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on their demographic attributes and their knowledge and perception of global warming after a verbal informed consent was obtained from them. RESULTS : All the respondents had heard of global warming with 7.1% having excellent knowledge, 45% good knowledge, 43.7% fair knowledge and 13.2% poor knowledge of global warming. Most (82.1%) had the misconception that ozone layer depletion was responsible for global warming. A majority (94%) believed the earth was actually warming up, with 73% believed they contributed to global warming. Only 16.1% perceived that global warming will affect the future generations. Though 198(52%) felt they were already taking actions to conserve energy, only 34(9.0%) would rather use public transport than buy a car in order to conserve energy. CONCLUSION The knowledge and perception of the concept of global warming among the respondents were good. However, most confused the concept of global warming with ozone layer depletion. Continuous education on issues of global warming especially the misconceived aspects is advocated
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Socioeconomic Background of Students Enrolled in Private Higher Education in Tanzania: Implications for Equity - Ishengoma, Johnson M. (2011)
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Influence of primary school headteacher's leadership attributes on academic performance of learners: the case of Bungoma West District, Kenya - Isiepai, Ezra (2011)
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Neoliberal Globalization, Multilateral Development Agencies and Hiv and Aids Education in South Africa - Islam, Faisal; Mitchell, Claudia (2011)
As one of the most destructive epidemics in human history, AIDS has claimed more than 25 million lives since 1981 (UNAIDS, 2009) and is the leading cause of death in Africa, where some 15 million Africans have died since the epidemic was first acknowledged (AVERT, 2009). According to some estimates, 70% of the world’s infected population live in sub-Saharan Africa, which is home to 10% of the world’s population (Pillay, 2003). In 2008, more than 14 million children in sub-Saharan Africa had lost one or both parents to HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS, 2009).
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Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of adolescents towards obesity in the preparatory schools in Ismailia city - Egypt - Ismail, Monira Taha; Kamel, Mohamed Hassan; Ibrahim, Dalia E. (2011)
Introduction: Obesity among children and adolescents is rising for more than two decades, appears to have hit a plateau. Obesity increases the risk for serious health conditions that affect their present, future health and quality of life, including insulin-resistance type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, abnormal blood lipid levels and low self-esteem. Over weight kids may be more likely to develop unhealthy dieting habits and eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia, and they may be more prone to depression and substance abuse. This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitude and practices of adolescents in preparatory schools in Ismailia city-Egypt. Subjects and methods: This is a school-based cross sectional study that was carried out on 608 adolescents in some of the preparatory schools in Ismailia city according to randomization. The methods that were used included questionnaires to assess: (1) personal history, (2) family socio-economic status, (3) knowledge of the child towards obesity, healthy diet and importance of sports, (4) attitude of the child regarding eating habits, (5) the child's physical activity, (6) the child's daily screens’ watching hours, (7) psychological impact of obesity on both the obese child and his family. The BMI percentile of the studied adolescents was also measured. Results: More than three fourth (87.2%) of the studied population falls under the normal weight categorization while 7.7% of them are overweight and 5.1% are obese. Statistically significant relations were proved between obesity and: illiterate mothers, high mother's educational level, adolescent’s attitude regarding eating habits, practice of sports and physical inactivity. Psychological consequences of obesity were evident among obese adolescents as in 33.3% of the subjects there was a severe effect of obesity on their psychological status. Conclusion: Associated with changes in life style in recent years, obesity has been increased steadily among children and adolescents. In this cross sectional study; adolescent’s attitude regarding eating habits and his/her practices regarding physical activity are highly affecting obesity. On the other hand, Obesity severely affects the psychological state of obese adolescents.
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Research productivity in selected higher education institutions in Nigeria - Isola; Siyanbola; Ilori (2011)
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Perceptions of teachers on the implementation of Christian Religious Education curriculum in public secondary schools in Kajiado North District, Kenya - Itonga, Millicent K (2011)
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The role of librarians in the development of education in Nigeria - Itsekor, Orighomisan Victoria (2011)
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A Comparison of Oral and Written English Styles in African American Students at Different Stages of Writing Development - Ivy, Lennette J.; Masterson, Julie J. (Language Speech and Hearing Services in Schools, 2011)
The purpose of this investigation was to compare the rates of using African American English (AAE) grammatical features in spoken and written language at different points in literacy development. Based on Kroll's model (1981), a high degree of similarity in use between the modalities was expected at Grade 3, and lower similarity was expected at Grade 8.Spoken and written language samples were analyzed for the occurrence of 6 AAE morphosyntactic features. Fifteen third graders and 15 eighth graders were asked to respond to interview questions and to retell stories in both modalities. Percentage use of the AAE grammatical features and a dialectal density measure were used to measure rates of AAE occurrence.Findings indicated comparable use of dialect in spoken and written modalities for 3(rd) graders, but a difference in use between the modalities for 8(th) graders. The 8(th) graders used more dialectal features in speaking than writing.These results suggest that there is likely a period in writing development when speakers of AAE learn to dialect switch in their writing.
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Speech by Honourable Dr. Abraham Iyambo, Minister of Education, at the Poetics and Linguistics Association Conference, Polytechnic of Namibia, Windhoek, 4th July 2011. - Iyambo, Abraham (2011)
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Revisiting Aloe dichotoma’s suitability as an indictor of climate change in southern Africa - Jack, Samuel Linton (2011)
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Treeline dynamics in Afro-Alpine Ethiopia as affected by climate change and anthropo-zoogenic impacts - Jacob, Miró; Frankl, Amaury; Beeckman, Hans; Haile, Mitiku; Nyssen, Jan (2011)
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An analysis of social costs of secondary education in Kenya after the introduction of subsidised secondary education in 2008 - Jagero, Nelson (International Journal of Education Economics and Development, 2011)
The purpose of the study was to evaluate social cost of educating day and a boarding student in secondary schools in Kenya after the introduction of free day secondary education in Kenya by the government in January 2008. After the introduction there were 1.2 million additional students enrolled in the secondary education sector. Saturated and systematic random samplings were used in the study. The sample size was 243 respondents that were distributed as follows; five head teachers, 43 form four teachers, 93 day students and 103 boarding students. The study found out that the direct social cost of educating a boarding and a day student was Ksh 74,140 and Ksh 68,327 respectively. 90.1% of direct social cost was utilised in the payment of teachers’ salaries. The government subsidy has reduced direct private cost to households by 40.22% for day students and 28.23% for boarders, but the direct social cost to the Kenyan taxpayers has increased by 28.23%.
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SCHOOL QUALITY FACTORS AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS IN SOUTH-WESTERN AND NORTH- CENTRAL NIGERIA - Jaiyeoba, Adebola O.; Atanda, Ademola (2011)
This study investigated nine school quality factors that are likely to influence students’ achievement in Mathematics in South-Western and North-Central Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design of the ex-post facto type and made use of a sample of 1,014 Mathematics teachers and principals selected through a multi-stage sampling procedure. The two validated instruments used were School-based Quality Inventory (r = 0.89) and School-Based Quality Factor Questionnaire (r = 0.92). Three hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Data collected were analysed using means, standard deviation and multiple regression. Out of the nine variables, the two variables that contributed significantly to student’s achievement in Mathematics are conveniences and instructional materials (s = 0.130, t = 2.381, P < 0.05), (s = 0.134, t = 2.470; P < 0.05) respectively. Instructional materials and conveniences (toilets) have been adjudged to have contributed significantly to students’ achievement in Mathematics. Therefore, Government and other stakeholders should ensure that schools are provided with effective and adequate toilet facilities. It is also recommended that instructional resources should be provided in schools.
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Prevalence and correlates of poor sleep quality among medical students at a Nigerian university - James, Bawo Onesirosan; Omoaregba, Joyce Ohiole; Igberase, Osayi (Annals of Nigerian Medicine, 2011)
Objective : This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with poor sleep quality among medical students at a Nigerian university. Materials and Methods : In a cross sectional survey, the sleep quality of students (n=255) was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). In addition to obtaining sociodemographic data, history of adverse childhood experiences and drug use, measures assessing daytime sleepiness, fatigue and psychiatric morbidity were also administered. Results : Almost a third (32.5%) of medical students reported poor quality sleep. The presence of a chronic illness (OR: 5.10, 95% CI: 1.53-17.11, P P P Conclusion: Poor quality of sleep is common among medical students, and is associated with predisposing and several modifiable factors. Strategies to improve sleep quality are suggested.
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Recruiting Highly Qualified African American Teachers in American Urban Public Schools: A Qualitative Collective Case Study. - James, LaNora Marcell (2011)
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Feedback on student writing in the Syrian EFL secondary class - Janoudi, Hala (2011)
Several studies have been done worldwide to examine issues related to providing feedback on student writing in different second language classrooms (e.g. Hyland and Hyland, 2006). Various types of feedback can be implemented, such as teacher feedback (e.g. Hamid, 2007; Ferris and Hedgcock, 2005), peer/group feedback (e.g. Bartels, 2003; Saito and Fujita, 2004; Hyland and Hyland, 2006; Yang et al, 2006; Villamil and De Guerrero, 2006) and self-feedback (Makino, 1993; Ferris, 2002). However, it could be inappropriate or at least questionable to use the same type of Written Feedback (WF) in dissimilar pedagogic and contextual settings. For this reason, mixed methods research (mixed research) was carried out to compare staff and students' perspectives, attitudes, experiences and understanding of issues related to WF in three English as a Foreign Language (EFL) secondary schools in Syria. In particular, this research set out to discover what type of feedback on student writing dominates in the EFL Syrian secondary classroom, the reasons behind such dominance and how these students and staff view implementing types of feedback other than that/those dominant in that classroom. To reach this goal, six types of triangulation were utilised to enhance the validity and reliability of the research outcomes: data source, methodological, respondent, space, analysis and methodology triangulation. This research concludes that teacher feedback (TF) has precedence among other types of WF in the Syrian context and this can be attributed to four main factors that are related to: teachers, students, the current educational system and the social system prevailing at the time of the research. xm
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South African History Online's Education Programme - Jardine, Varushka (Yesterday and Today, 2011)
This paper outlines South African History Online as a NGO that focuses on the enhancement of history especially at school level. The advent of digital and social media platforms has changed the way scholars learn and the way they perceive their world. The book, paper and journals should no longer provide the exclusive model for historical knowledge to be passed on. With this in mind, SAHO has developed a comprehensive online programme that focuses on the current curriculum as laid out by the Department of Education. The development of this website into an online classroom will assist both teachers and learners. Learners should be exposed to the wonders of digitisation and have the advantage of viewing primary source documents in their classrooms. This turns a normal classroom into a virtual archive making the learners instant historians who can now investigate their own case studies. Teachers have the opportunity of telling stories in new ways and in different means, and can use various materials from SAHO’s online media and library section to give the learners the opportunity to relive the story. SAHO has various projects such as the development of the online curriculum material and aids for history from Grades 4 to 12. The aim is to build up this project into a comprehensive online encyclopaedia. An Arts and Culture classroom will soon be developed in a similar format. SAHO’s teacher outreach programme, online support and e-learning focuses on the development of an online forum for both teachers and learners. Other campaigns include the ‘history matters’ campaign which is aimed at increasing interest in history at school and tertiary level. Monitoring and evaluating SAHO’s classroom support will be done through counters on the web pages.
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Africa and the Climate Change Agenda:Hurd les and Prospects in Sustaining the Outcomes of the SeventhAfrican Development Forum - Jarso, James Forole (Sustainable Development Law and Policy, 2011)
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Africa and the Climate Change Agenda: Hurdles in Sustaining the Outcomes of The Seventh African Development Forum - Jarso, James Forole (Social Science Research Network, 2011)
Over the past decade or so, climate change has been regularly cited as one of the biggest impediments to Africa’s realization of sustainable growth and development. In particular, African leaders have been warned that, in light of the immense challenges posed by the phenomenon, the continent stands a very marginal chance of making meaningful progress towards achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015. It cannot be gainsaid that these warnings are not without basis. Climate change commands significant influence on Africa’s performance; it portends innumerable socio-economic and political challenges for the continent, which has perennially garnered “breaking news” coverage largely for the appalling humanitarian catastrophes on its soil. Though it contributes only about 3.8% of the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the continent constantly experiences the adverse impacts of climate change, as a result of its high poverty levels and low capacity to adapt. Worryingly, the effects of climate change have proved to be akin to Russian roulette, with every pull of the trigger posing risks for all, and the poor bearing the heaviest brunt because of their dependence on the surrounding environment for their survival. Today, issues relating to climate change are addressed in a plethora of treaties adopted within the UN framework. In their formal acknowledgment of the importance of climate change issues, African countries have overwhelmingly subscribed to these instruments. Africa’s predicament has received formal acknowledgement in various circles. Within the inter-governmental African Union (AU) framework, on several occasions climate change has garnered the attention of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government (the Assembly), as well as the inter-ministerial level of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN). The issues have equally featured prominently within the framework of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), where Action Plan of the Environment Initiative affirms the continent’s concerns vis-a-vis the challenges posed by climate change, and provides for climate change as one of the core priority areas to be addressed by the continent’s leadership. The issues have equally garnered the attention of various forums, in particular the African Development Forum (ADF), a biennial multi-stakeholder gathering committed to building consensus and mobilizing partners for Africa’s development. The 2010 Seventh African Development Forum (ADF VII), whose theme was “Acting on Climate Change for Sustainable Development in Africa,” was jointly organized by the Addis Ababa-based UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the AU Commission, and the Tunis-based African Development Bank (AfDB). The participants, drawn from diverse stakeholders, deliberated on the challenges and opportunities resented by climate change in Africa, and, after the five days of intensive panel discussions and parallel sessions, adopted a common statement (Consensus Statement) with some fifty-six points of agreement. This article aims to unearth the challenges and prospects in sustaining the outcomes of these principled negotiations for the African continent to make lasting progress in addressing the effects and impacts of climate change and variability.
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COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL MANAGEMENT: AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS IN THE NADOWLI DISTRICT OF UPPER WEST REGION OF GHANA - Jatoe, M. M. (2011)
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The value of practical work place experience in the property industry for the real estate student and graduate in South Africa - Jay, Graeme (RePEc: Research Papers in Economics, 2011)
The undergraduate BSc degree in property studies offered by the School of Construction Economics (CEM) at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) currently does not have work place experience or internship as a curriculum requirement. Practical work experience has been included in numerous real estate degree programmes at various universities around the world. Given the numerous work opportunities that graduates have when entering the real estate profession, the value of work place experience as a curriculum requirement may assist the property student to decide upon a suitable career path and also make that student more valuable to potential employers when graduating. Work place experience or an internship programme will allow for the integration of theoretical concepts learned in the classroom environment with practical application in the work place. This may also ensure that the graduate is able to find employment far sooner than without having the work place experience and improve the value of the graduate to potential employers. Final year students and recent graduates were surveyed to assess their views regarding the property profession generally and more specifically the potential value of work place experience as a formal curriculum requirement. Certain employers were also surveyed to assess the importance and value of their involvement in practical work place programmes for students. A comparison was also made with certain other universities who have recently implemented a practical work place assignment as a curriculum requirement.
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The value of practical work place experience in the property industry for the real estate student and graduate in South Africa - Jay, Graeme; Mena, Guillermo Aranda; Baxter, James (18th Annual European Real Estate Society Conference, 2011)
The undergraduate BSc degree in property studies offered by the School of Construction Economics (CEM) at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) currently does not have work place experience or internship as a curriculum requirement. Practical work experience has been included in numerous real estate degree programmes at various universities around the world. Given the numerous work opportunities that graduates have when entering the real estate profession, the value of work place experience as a curriculum requirement may assist the property student to decide upon a suitable career path and also make that student more valuable to potential employers when graduating. Work place experience or an internship programme will allow for the integration of theoretical concepts learned in the classroom environment with practical application in the work place. This may also ensure that the graduate is able to find employment far sooner than without having the work place experience and improve the value of the graduate to potential employers. Final year students and recent graduates were surveyed to assess their views regarding the property profession generally and more specifically the potential value of work place experience as a formal curriculum requirement. Certain employers were also surveyed to assess the importance and value of their involvement in practical work place programmes for students. A comparison was also made with certain other universities who have recently implemented a practical work place assignment as a curriculum requirement.
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Non-official Languages in Secondary School Education in Cameroon： Attitudes and Prospects - Jean-Paul; Kouega (中美英语教学, 2011)
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Linguistic Groups and Classroom Positioning in Ethiopian Primary Schools: New Evidence from Young Lives - Jeannet, Angela M. (2011)
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Tunisian university students’ choice of apology strategies in a discourse completion task - Jebahi, Khaled (Journal of Pragmatics, 2011)
The present study is an investigation of the use of the speech act of apology by Tunisian university students. A hundred students whose mother tongue was Tunisian Arabic were randomly selected for the study. Discourse completion test (DCT) was used to elicit apology strategies by the subjects. The findings suggested that Tunisian university students used statement of remorse most in three main situations where the offended is: (i) a close friend, (ii) old in age and (iii) having the power to affect the offender's future. A noticeable percentage of subjects denied responsibility for the offence and shifted responsibility to other sources using accounts. Other less used strategies were: self-castigation, offer of repair, blaming the victim, invoking Allah's name, intensification, minimization, and humour. This work can have implications in intercultural communication.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN EKITI STATE, NIGERIA - Jegede, J. A. (2011)
Climate change will impact agriculture and food production around the world due to; the effects of elevated Carbondioxide (CO 2 ) in the atmosphere, higher temperature, altered precipitation and transpiration regimes, increased frequency of extreme events, and modified weed, pest and pathogen pressure. Data for this study were collected from primary and secondary sources. Primary source of data were collected using two sets of structured questionnaires. A total number of three hundred (300) questionnaires were administered on two categories of respondents in this study. Results from this study revealed that Food Crops are the major crops cultivated in the study area, and the effects of climate change on agricultural production results to soil loss, plant nutrient loss, textural change, increase in pests and diseases and poor yield germination etc. This study therefore recommended that cover trees should be planted, which will provide shade and reduce heat, due to climate change and the preservation of underground water.
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College tutors perceptions of the source of bias in teaching practice assessment in Zimbabwe - Jeko, Ishmael; Mangwaya, Ezron (2011)
This study examines the source of bias in teaching practice assessment. Following a descriptive survey design, the researchers utilized a questionnaire to solicit views of a random sample of fifty-one college tutors working in three primary teacher training colleges in Zimbabwe. College tutors generally regard bias as highly prevalent in teaching practice assessment. In specific terms, college tutors routinely deviate from criteria of assessment as indicated on schedules of assessment, privileging factors entirely irrelevant to teaching effectiveness. It also came to light that inexperienced tutors tend to be particularly prone to bias when assessing teaching practice. The study recommended team assessment whereby more experienced tutors work with their less experienced counterparts as a way of mitigating bias in assessment of teaching practice. Additionally, the study calls for fostering continuous dialogue among college tutors on the interpretation of criteria of teaching practice assessment through seminars and workshops.
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Anger, racism, caste discrimination, and posttraumatic stress disorder in African-American and Indian college students. - Jenifer, Ericka S. (2011)
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What Archaeology Can Tell us about Sustainability and Climate Change: A South African West Coast Perspective - Jerardino, Antonieta (Journal of Marine Science: Research & Development, 2011)
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Developing, implementing and evaluating the SOFIE model: Supporting increased educational access for vulnerable pupils in Malawi - Jere, Catherine M. (2011)
Its purpose is to strengthen open, distance and flexible learning (ODFL) systems and structures to increase access to education for young people living in high HIV prevalence areas in Malawi and Lesotho.It seeks to achieve this through developing a new, more flexible model of education that uses ODFL to complement and enrich conventional schooling.It also seeks to encourage application of the new knowledge generated through effective communication to development agencies, governments, development professionals, non-governmental organisations
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Pregnancy outcome among obese paturients at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Nigeria - Jeremiah, Israel; Nyeche, Solomon; Akani, Chris; Nwadiuto, Akani (Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 2011)
There is concern for very obese women and their pregnancy outcomes as obesity confers increased risk of maternal and perinatal complications. This study aims to determine the prevalence of obesity in pregnancy and the maternal and foetal risk of adverse pregnancy outcome in relation to maternal obesity. This prospective study was carried out at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) between May 2006 and April 2007. A cohort of 150 pregnant women with BMI ≥ 30kg/m2 who registered for antenatal care were identified and compared with a control group of 150 non-obese pregnant women. The incidence of obesity in the study was 6.0%. More of the obese patients were of low parity. Sixty percent of the obese women had tertiary education. Preeclampsia (14%), malpresentations (5.3%) and prolonged pregnancy (24%) were significantly more common in the obese group. The Caesarean section rate was also higher in the obese group (p<0.001). Foetal macrosomia and birth asphyxia were significantly higher among the obese group (p=0.001). Pregnancy in obese women presents a certain amount of risk and there is need for close surveillance to reduce these obesity-related complications in pregnancy.
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On Difficulties of Cultural Exchange between China and Africa and the Missions of Chinese Education to Africa - Jian-yin, Xiang (Comparative Education Review, 2011)
The strategic position of culture is increasingly prominent in the exchanging of the friendship between China and Africa.However,Chinese culture and African culture are of different types.The gap between them will be sure to cause difficulties and obstacles which might hinder cultural exchanges between China and African countries.It is education that can be a bridge or a tie connecting different cultures,so Chinese education shoulders the missions of solving difficulties of cultural exchange between China and African countries.
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The effect of climate change on agricultural activities in selected settlements in the Sudano-Sahelian Region of Nigeria. - Jidauna; Dabi (Archives of Applied Science Research, 2011)
Climate change is a global crisis, latest estimate by the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC, 2002) shows that a business as usual scenario will lead to an increase in global mean temperature of about 10C above the present value by the year 2025 and 30C before the end of the next century. The debate on climate change has been generating a lot of interest at both the national, regional and international level. Often a times, more emphasis/ focus is placed on the industrialist, the politicians, bureaucrats, and the list goes on… with little and a times passive attention given to the farmer (rural /dwellers) whose cumulative actions can either directly or indirectly make such policies to succeed or fail. The Sudano-Sahelian region of Nigeria is roughly located on longitude 30 and 150 East and latitude 100 and 140 North. The zone is characterized by persistent drought, wet and dry spells (Sawa, 2002), declining rainfall intensities and increasing the dry season (Ojonigu, 1990). Olaniran, (2002) summarized all these anomalies and confirm that there has been climate change in rainfall regions in the area. The anticipated effects of climate changes on agriculture is what this study attempts to understand. The paper examined the effects of climate change on agriculture (crop production), the coping strategy been adopted and the level of its intensity. This in turn would aid the policy makers and Non-governmental Organization to articulate the plight of the local/rural dwellers in the Sudano-Sahelian region and perhaps bring succor to them. The Settlements that were chosen are Kalalawa village (Long 5.0241 and lat 13.2101) in Kware Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto state; Zangon Buhari (long 8.5501 and lat 11.6631) in Bunkure LGA of Kano state; and Chingowa (long 12.8881 and lat 12.5371) in Magumeri LGA of Borno state. Tools used for the generation of field data were questionnaire and focus group discussion (FGD), descriptive and inferential statistical technique were employed in the analysis of the data. The findings reveal that millet, sorghum, and beans appear to be the staple food crop, which significantly vary within the region. Most of the farm plots are owned by the farmers. Rainfall both in terms of intensity and duration has been on a decline, while temperature conditions have been on the increased. Among some the effects are decline in crop yield which has attracted the application of fertilizer, drying of water sources, abandoning of farmlands, and migration. The recommendations are improve farming systems/practices, planting of trees, sinking of boreholes/ water facilities, Government assistance, and prayers to God are the only way forward.
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Prevalence of oesophagostomiasis in Primary School Children at Oke Ode, Central Nigeria - Jimoh, ST; Fabiyi, JP (Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 2011)
The prevalence of human oesophagostomiasis was studied in Oke Ode, a fairly large community in Derived Savanna area of central Nigeria in the late dry season in 2005. Based on microscopic detection of characteristic infective larvae from single coprocultures from 384 randomly selected school children, the prevalence of infection was 5.5%. The infection was gender-related, with males being more often infected than females (7.4% vs 3.6%). Similarly, the infection was age-dependent, the age group 10-14 years had a higher infection rate than 5-9 years old (7.3 vs 4.7%). It was concluded that endemic oesophagostomiasis was by no means restricted to Togo and Ghana as hitherto thought but also occurs in Nigeria too. Although so far associated with dry conditions of Sudan Savanna, this study demonstrated that infection can also thrive in the humid conditions of the Derived Savanna, at least in Oke Ode area of central Nigeria. Keywords : infective larvae, coprocultures, dry season, gender related, oesophagostomiasis Nigerian Journal of Parasitology , Vol. 32 [1] March 2011, pp.67-70
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Kants perspective of ethical issues internal to teaching in Nigerian education - Jimwan, C S; Banda, O F (Educational Foundations, 2011)
This work examined the ethical issues internal to teaching with specific concentration to the code of ethics to teaching and education in general. The code is seen as what gives direction and guidance to teachers in teaching. It specifically talked about the believe of educators to the worth and dignity of human being which recognize the supreme importance of the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, freedom to learn and equal educational opportunities. The application of the code is viewed in the Nigerian teaching and learning situations and seen as to have many problems in its application. The problem of the application of the code lies in the way the teacher handles his leamers to how he relates to his colleagues in the profession and seen that the code has been violated as the learners are viewed as humans, without points of view, their dignity as humans is disregarded which hinders educational progress. Teachers are therefore adviced to take ethical issues that have to do with teaching serious for this will help in positive transformation of the lives of leamers.
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Financial Literacy and Performance of Teachers’ Saccos in Uganda: A Case Study of Mengo Teachers Saving and Credit Society Limited. - Jjemba, Kato Moses (2011)
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Increasing throughput: factors affecting the academic performance of entry-level undergraduate taxation students at an ODL institution in South Africa - Jmp, Venter; B, De Clercq; Dyk, Schuyler D. Van; Swanepoel, Andre; Doussy, E; Kl, De Hart (Progressio, 2011)
In this article, the academic performance of undergraduate taxation students at a South African open and distance learning (ODL) tertiary institution is analysed. The analysis was conducted on various exogenous and endogenous factors which impact on academic performance. The factors included in the study were identified on the basis of national and international studies in the field in question and related fields of study. Statistical analysis was performed to identify whether the selected factors had a statistically significant impact on students' performance. With the exception of gender, all of the following factors had a statistically significant impact on students' academic performance: employment status, language, current and previous academic performance, status of residential area, age and access to technology. Although some of the exogenous factors identified cannot be specifically addressed in an academic programme, the results of the study are used to make several recommendations to assist students and lecturers to improve the throughput rate of taxation students.
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Economic environment of higher education organisations in Uganda - Johannesson, Jokull; Yu, Peter K. (2011)
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The social environment of higher education institutions in Uganda - Johannesson, Jokull; Yu, Peter K. (2011)
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History Teaching in Kenyan Secondary School, for Peace, Reconciliation and National Integration - John, John; Koskey; Chang'ach; Moi; Eldoret; Kenya (美中教育评论：B, 2011)
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Instructional strategies perceived by elementary school principals and fourth-grade teachers that substantially support the development of Standard English language skills and reading proficiency in African American students - Johnston, Kenneth R. (2011)
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SPATIAL ANALYSIS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) MAPPING OF NOISE POLLUTION IN BOSSO LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA - Jonah, S.A; Baba-Kutigi, A.N; Uno, U.E; Dangana, M.L; Kolo, M.T; Ofor, N.P; Unuevho, C.I; Onoduku, U. S.; Abba, F.M; Alhassan, D.U; Amadi, A N; Umar, Maida; et al. (2011)
THE PAPER IS ON SPATIAL ANALYSIS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) MAPPING OF NOISE POLLUTION IN BOSSO LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
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the effectiveness of using information gap on developing speaking skills for the eighth graders in gaza governorate schools - Jondeya, Rania Sameer Farahat (2011)
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The Black Body as a Counterspace: The Experiences of African American Students at a Predominantly White Institution. - Jones-Malone, Dionne LaShell (2011)
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An evaluation of the Accelerate Christian Schools for reaching children for the Kingdom of God as part of Missio Dei in South Africa - Jones, Dina Johanna Christina. (2011)
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An evaluation of the Accelerate Christian Schools for reaching children for the Kingdom of God as part of Missio Dei in South Africa - Jones, Djc (2011)
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Exploring the Impact of Climate Change on Children in South Africa - Jones, Lindsey; Martin, Patricia; Standley, Sarah; Kallman, Karen; Walker, David J.; Gelders, Bjorn; Mpandeli, Sylvester; Moremi, Tsepho; Laryea-Adjei, George; Viviers, Andries; Ferenz, Michele; Constabile, Kerry; et al. (2011)
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A long road to travel: Narratives of African American male preservice educators' journeys through a graduate teacher education program - Jones, Shawn C. T. (2011)
A LONG ROAD TO TRAVEL: NARRATIVES OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE PRESERVICE EDUCATORS’ JOURNEYS THROUGH A GRADUATE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM by Shawn Jones The ongoing research concerning African American males enrolled in teacher education programs is essential for a number of reasons. Research specifically addressing preservice teaching, teacher education, and the African American male student is needed to promote the well-being of any school of education. According to McCray, Sindelar, Kilgore, and Neal (2002), colleges of education have addressed the issue of underrepresentation and under population of African American teachers through policy reform and financial support. The narratives of African American male preservice teachers and their perspectives on teacher education may provide a context for other researchers seeking to understand how and why African American males move into the field of education. More importantly, one particular way to enhance and advance the cause of the African American male preservice teacher is to accept a “culturally sensitive practice” (Tillman, 2002, p. 3) and insure epistemological and research practices unfamiliar to many teachers of preservice teachers are approved and embraced. This study is situated in a cultural, racial, and gendered point of view seeking to highlight the individual and shared experiences of three African American male preservice teachers enrolled in a graduate teacher education program. Stabilized through the lens of critical race theory (CRT), the gathering of counter-narratives provided the context to allow the research participants a vehicle to name their own reality. A LONG ROAD TO TRAVEL: NARRATIVES OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE PRESERVICE EDUCATORS’ JOURNEYS THROUGH A GRADUATE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM by Shawn Jones
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What I did on my holidays, or: the use of debating in Rwandan civic education - Jones, W. Oscar (2011)
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Cultural Diversity in Australia: Promoting the Teaching and Learning of South African Music. - Joseph, Dawn (Australian journal of music education, 2011)
Australian society is increasingly multicultural, and this article provides some theoretical perspectives on multiculturalism, cultural diversity and the teaching and learning of African music. It identifies the need for teachers, practitioners and artists to jointly work together to create a community of practitioners where pedagogy meets practice. Through reflection and interview data of an artist in schools, a primary music specialist and a tertiary music educator, the 'how' and 'why' about teaching South African music and culture is discussed through pedagogy. Whilst this article discusses a particular culture and music, it has implications for education within a wider sphere and calls for further investigation when using different music from diverse cultures.
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DEVELOPING CAUSAL MODEL OF SOME PSYCHO-ACADEMIC AND SCHOOL VARIABLES FOR MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA - Joseph, Eme U.; Ansa, Iniubong E. (2011)
This research work was designed to develop a causal model of some psychoacademic and school variables as they interact with students' performance in Mathematics. Three hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. This expost facto research employed stratified random sampling technique in selecting a total of 853 (407 males and 446 females) from 20 secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State. The study made use of two researcher developed and standardized instruments namely - 40-item Mathematics Achievement Test (MAT) and a Student Psycho-academic Information Questionnaire (SPAIQ). Data generated from these instruments were analyzed using the path analysis technique. Result of the findings generated a model with fourteen significant path ways which could be used to explain students' performance in Mathematics. The most meaningful causal model as well as direct and indirect effects of the psycho academic and school variables on students' performances in Mathematics were to be established. Furthermore, school location, school proprietorship, attitude towards Mathematics and study habit was found to have a direct and significant causal effect on Mathematics performance. It was recommended that a similar research should be carried out on the other compulsory subjects - Integrated Science and Social Studies at the Junior Secondary School level.
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Contextualizing Theological Education in East Africa: A Case of the Free Pentecostal Fellowship in Kenya (FPFK) - Joshua, Stephen Muoki (2011)
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The incidence of sexual harassment at higher education institutions in South Africa : perceptions of academic staff - Joubert, Pierre; Wyk, Chris van; Rothmann, Sebastiaan (Acta Academica, 2011)
This article aims to investigate the perceptions of academic staff relating to the incidence of sexual harassment at higher education institutions in South Africa. The results show a relatively low incidence level of sexual harassment, with gender harassment being more prevalent than unwanted sexual attention and quid pro quo harassment. No statistically significant effect of gender, age, population group or years of service was found on the perceptions of the incidence of sexual harassment. Die voorkoms van seksuele teistering in hoer opvoed-kundige instellings in Suid-Afrika: persepsies van akademiese personeel Hierdie artikel het ten doel om die persepsies van akademiese personeel met betrekking tot die voorkoms van seksuele teistering te bestudeer. Die resultate het aangetoon dat daar 'n relatiewe lae voorkoms van seksuele teistering bestaan. Geslagsteistering kom meer voor as onwelkome seksuele aandag of quid pro quo teistering. Geslag, ouderdom, bevolkingsgroep of jare diens het nie 'n statisties beduidende effek op die persepsies van die voorkoms van seksuele teistering gehad nie.
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An Evaluation of the COL-UNICEF Child Friendly School Projects in Swaziland, Lesotho, Botswana and South Africa - Junaid, Mohammad I. (2011)
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Educating Leaders for Learning in Schools in Kenya: The Need for a Reconceptualisation - Jwan, Julius O.; Ong‘ondo, Charles Ochieng‘ (2011)
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Factors influencing primary school teachers participation in higher education by distance learning mode: the case of Gem District, Siaya County, Nyanza, Kenya - K'ogwang', Dickson O (2011)
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Disparities in Mathematics Achievement among Secondary Schools: The Case of Kenya - K, Amunga Jane; Maurice, Musasia Amadalo (2011)
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Nutrition education to improve dietary intake and micronutrient nutriture among children in less-resourced areas: a randomised controlled intervention in Kabarole district, western Uganda - Kabahenda, Margaret; Mullis, Rebecca; Erhardt, Juergen; Northrop‐Clewes, Christine A.; Nickols, Sharon Y. (The South African journal of clinical nutrition, 2011)
Objective: To determine whether nutrition education targeting the child-feeding practices of low-income rural caregivers will reduce anaemia and improve vitamin A nutriture of the young children in their care.Design: A controlled intervention trial, based on experiential learning theory. Forty-six women completed a nine-session nutrition education programme, while controls (n = 43) concurrently engaged in sewing classes.Setting: Two rural farming communities in the Kabarole district, western Uganda.Subjects: Less literate, low-income rural female caregivers and the children in their care (6-48 months).Outcome measures: Caregivers’ child-feeding practices and the children’s nutritional status were assessed at baseline, one month after intervention (Follow-up 1) and one year from baseline (Follow-up 2).Results: Caregivers in the intervention group reported improved child snacking patterns, food-selection practices, meal adequacy, and food variety. Children in the intervention group recorded lower haemoglobin levels at baseline (9.86 vs. 10.70 g/dl) and caught up with controls at Follow-up 1 (10.06 vs. 10.78 g/dl). However, changes were not sustained. Mean retinol-binding protein improved from 0.68 μmol/l (95% CI: 0.57-0.78) to 0.91 μmol/l (95% CI: 0.78-1.03) among intervention children, but remained approximately the same in controls. Vitamin A nutriture was influenced by infections.Conclusion: Nutrition education significantly improved feeding practices and children’s nutritional status. The effectiveness and sustainability of this programme can be enhanced if nutrition education is integrated into other food-production and public health programmes.
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Quality Materials Science Education for Sustainable Development through Distance Learning: the case for Nigeria and Zimbabwe - Kabanda, Gabriel (2011)
Zimbabwe is rich in human capital and natural resources, and is poised to achieve sustainable growth and development mainly through human capital development. The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of open and distance learning (ODL) in materials science education. The major objectives of the research are to:  identify and assess the main regulatory frameworks that apply to distance and online education in Nigeria and Zimbabwe.  ascertain the feasibility of offering materials science education programmes through open and distance learning (ODL). The methodology was mainly a qualitative case study focusing on Nigeria and Zimbabwe. The two countries were purposively sampled to represent two distinct types of policy and regulatory environments. Data collection comprised literature and document review, administration of questionnaires, and field visits to conduct interviews with relevant ministries, regulatory agencies and selected universities. Data collection instruments were questionnaires and interview schedules. Nigeria has a population of about 154,729,000 as at 2009, distributed as 51.7% rural and 48.3% urban, and with a population density of 167.5 people per square kilometer. The National Universities Commission (NUC) regulates a total of 117 Universities countrywide and provides accreditation at institutional, programme and course levels. Quality assurance is monitored to promote standards and ensure safety with minimum academic standards. The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) is currently the only Uni-mode University mandated for Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in the delivery of university education. There are about six universities which may be regarded as dual- mode universities with limited capacity to deliver degree programmes by the ODL mode in addition to the conventional face-to-face mode. NUC has one of the best regulatory frameworks in the world that promotes quality ODL programmes. The lessons learnt from Nigeria can be adapted and applied to Zimbabwe and ZOU in the offering of degree programmes for materials science and courses in nanotechnology, through ODL and e-learning.
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Military training for the officers' corps in Kenya - Kaberia, Florence K (2011)
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Assessment of factors affecting the effectiveness of in-service programmes for Christian Religious Education teachers in public secondary schools in Mwala District, Kenya - Kaburu, Kelvin M (2011)
The purpose of the study was to assess-the factors affecting the effectiveness of in-service programme for CRE teachers in public secondary schools in Mwala district. The objectives of the study were:- to establish the teacher factors, school factors, training factors and factors emanating from the Ministry of Education which affect the effectiveness of in-service courses for CRE teachers. Descriptive research design was used and data were collected using questionnaires. There were three types of questionnaires for head teachers, teachers and ZQASOS. The target population consisted of 40 public secondary schools. Simple random sampling was used to pick 20 head teachers, 40 CRE teachers and 3 ZQASOS. Data collected were analyzed and presented in tables, graphs and pie charts. The findings indicated that in-service courses in Mwala district are not effective. The study further revealed that very few teachers (25%) had attended any inservice course in their teaching career. The study also revealed that schools do not offer enough support to teachers by funding them for in-service or releasing them to attend in-service training. The main issues which make in-service courses ineffective include, lack of advance communication to teachers and schools about the courses, timing of the courses which are mostly offered when schools are in session and courses targeting few teachers. The Ministry of Education has offered little support for in-service training. In light of the findings, the study concluded that in-service courses were not effective. The study therefore recommends that schools make efforts to avail teachers for in-service training through funding and releasing them to attend the courses. the teachers need to have a personal initiative by availing themselves for in-service and even using their own funds for further training as the courses benefit them. The Ministry of Education through INSET should make efforts to have more regular programmes which should be organized at lower levels for example at the district level. There is need to target more teachers by having convenient dates for example during holidays and making advance communication.This study suggests that a similar research be conducted using a larger population of public secondary schools in the whole of Machakos county as well as country wide in order to elicit a more representative perspective on the factors affecting the effectiveness of in-service courses for CRE teachers in secondary schools.
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Environmental diplomacy and economic developement: the impact of climate change on Agriculture in Kenya, 1970-2010 - Kaei, Robert K. (2011)
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The Influence of the Schools Learning Environment on the Performance of Teacher Trainees on School Practice - A Case of the School of Education, Makerere University, Uganda - Kagoda, Alice Merab (2011)
Schools practice is a learning process through which teacher trainees are exposed to school environment during their internship. The purpose of this study is to identify the nature of the schoo.ls' learning environments prevailing in Ugandan secondary schools and how they influence the performance of teacher trainees. The objectives are to both identify the physical infrastructure and teaching materials in schools, and to examine the relationships between, teacher trainees, and the teachers, administrators, supervisors and students they encounter. A qualitative approach was used to collect data, namely interviews and focus group discussions. The results reveal; (1) The poor infrastructure and sanitary conditions in some schools both government and private. The teaching materials which include textbooks, science equipment, audio visual teaching aids and other essential teaching material are inadequate in a number of schools. (2) The teacher trainees are not effectively supervised. (3) The quality of students in some schools is extremely good while in others wanting. (4) The time allocated to the internship is among other factors contributing to the performance of Teacher trainees.
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THE ROLE OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN FACILITATING DISTANCE LEARNING: The Case of the Open University of Tanzania - Kagugu, Azizi H. (2011)
This study examined the role of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in facilitating distance learning at the Open University of Tanzania. The study used a sample of 120 respondents from OUT headquarters at Kinondoni and two other regional centres; Temeke and Ilala, all in Dar es Salaam. This study used a cross- sectional design while using both qualitative and quantitative research approaches. Data for this study were collected by using structured questionnaires, Focus Group Discussion and personal observations. Quantitative data were analysed by using SPSS 16 while qualitative data were analysed using content analysis procedure. The study findings revealed that the most available ICT facilities at OUT are computers, telephones and mobile phones. The findings reveal that most of the ICT facilities that are accessed by students are located in the library. However, it was found that the majority of respondents use face to face and internet as the major means of communication. The findings showed that ICT would bring about several use to the learner and the instructor, it facilitates shared learning resources and shared learning spaces. It was found that among the available systems that facilitated the distance learning included OPAC, EXIMIS, SARIS and Moodle. The study found that problems related to the effective use of ICT facilities at OUT include, inadequate infrastructure, inadequate funds, lack of awareness and lack of training. It was therefore recommended that OUT should improve the internet connectivity, integrate the computer training on the course program content, regular monitoring, control and maintenance of the ICT facilities.
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Factors influencing academic performance of students in community and government built secondary schools In Mbeya municipality, Tanzania . - Kaguo, Fortunatusy Emillio (2011)
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Factors influencing pupils' participation in primary school Education in Nyandarua West District, Kenya - Kagwima, Benson (2011)
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Focus Group Discussion in Developing Tanzania Secondary Schools e-Learning (TanSSe-L) System - Kalinga, Ellen; Bagile, Burchard R. B.; Trojer, Lena (2011)
The knowledge on how ICT and its application can improve the social and economic lives of people generally is very limited in many communities of developing countries, Tanzania being among them. Although many people may have and be in contact with computers, does not mean that they really understand the impact that ICT if used effectively could have on improving performance. Developing computer systems for people to use, if lack of knowledge is not carefully considered, the motivation to use the system may be very minimal or completely absent. The emphasis on participatory action research methodology is that the introduction of technology into organizations accompanies learning and generates a specific form of knowledge. Finding appropriate system requirements depends on how close the developer is to the system users or stakeholders. Focus group discussion as inspired by the qualitative and participatory action research methodologies is the key to being close to users. This paper presents how focus group discussion was employed during developing Tanzania Secondary Schools e-Learning (TanSSe-L) system, specifically during requirement specification and analysis phase. It shows the importance of involving users while developing contextual information systems for a specific purpose. It also shows how secondary school stakeholders were made closer to the process of TanSSe-l System development, together with users’ response to reveal real problems in Tanzania education system.
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Risk factors and perinatal outcome of umbilical cord prolapse in Ebonyi State University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Nigeria - Kalu, Collins A; Umeora, Ouj (Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, 2011)
Aim: The goal of this study was to identify risk factors associated with umbilical cord prolapse and to document the perinatal outcome of cases of cord prolapse. Materials and Methods: During the period of the study (from July 1, 2001 and June 30, 2007), forty-six cases of umbilical cord prolapse were identified from the labor ward record and analyzed retrospectively. Associations between cord prolapse and potential risk factors were evaluated by means of the odds ratio. Results: During the period of the study, 46 cases of cord prolapse were encountered out of 10,080 deliveries which was 0.46% of all deliveries. Of the 46 fetuses with umbilical cord prolapse 32.6% had a fetal weight of less than 2.5 kg compared with 15.2% for fetuses in control group (P<0.012). The umbilical cord prolapse occurred in association with breech presentation eleven times (23.9%) and transverse presentation seven times (15.2%). The occurrence of breech presentation among the control cases was 4.3% (P<0.00031), and that of transverse lie was 4.4% (P<0.02007). Among the women that had cord prolapse, 47.8% had unbooked pregnancies compared with the control group with 14.5% (P<0.0000033). Multiparity accounted for 78.3% in the cord prolapse cases and 68.1% in the controls (P=0.19). The perinatal mortality rate was 413/1000. (41.3%), compared to the perinatal mortality of 58/1000 for the control group. Conclusions: Our findings in this study has confirmed an association between increased risk of umbilical cord prolapse and abnormal fetal presentation, low birth weight and unbooked status. It is therefore suggested that pregnant women should be encouraged to register early in pregnancy for antenatal care and this will enhance the early identification of these risk factors and an appropriate management instituted to reduce perinatal mortality.
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MOTIVATION LEVELS AMONG NURSES WORKING AT BUTARE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, RWANDA - Kamanzi, Joyce; Nkosi, Zerish Zethu (Africa journal of nursing and midwifery, 2011)
The purpose of this study was to explore factors influencing the motivation levels of nurses working at Butare University Teaching Hospital (BUTH) in Rwanda. A quantitative, exploratory and descriptive research design was used to explore these factors, and non-probability convenience sampling was used to include the most readily available persons as respondents. A convenient sample of 106 nurses was chosen. The findings of the study showed that the nurses at this hospital had a moderate level of mo tivation. They were unmotivated as a result of dissatisfaction with remuneration; opportunities for growth and promotion; working conditions; recognition, rewards and appreciation; as well as benefits and allowances. The findings from the study can be utilised to improve nurses’ income, job promotion, and work ing conditions in order to increase their motivation levels, and thereby improve their productivity, quality of patient care, and staff retention. Since nurses were partly motivated, healthcare organisations should maximise the nurses’ contributions to improve health and social outcomes, at both individual and organisational levels.
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Context and Process in International Teacher Recruitment: The Experiences of Global Educators Outreach (GEO) Teachers from Africa in the U.S.A. - Kamara, Omar (2011)
This study examined the experiences of three teachers recruited from African countries to teach in Chicago‘s public schools. The purpose of the study was to highlight the experiences of the teachers through the lens of changing global dynamics that make such international recruitment of teachers more likely than ever before. It was apparent through this research that the movement of the teachers from developing countries to the United States of America had professional, economic and social impact on the teachers, their families and their communities. Although the teachers interviewed were hopeful that the skills they are gaining could one day benefit the communities they left behind, they face serious challenges as they adjust to living in a new environment. There is need for further research on this subject because this new trend of officially recruiting teachers from developing countries to the United States is increasing as shortages of teachers in the U.S. is growing, but the potential impact on education is not yet fully known.
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Factors influencing girl child performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in public primary schools in Tetu Constituency, Nyeri County, Central Province - Kamaru, Nancy (2011)
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The relationship between higher education dimensions and entrepreneurial intentions of university students in Kenya - Kamau, Joseph Ngugi; Kibas, Peter Prof.; Senaji, Thomas Anyanje (2011)
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An evaluation of the integration status for climate change adaptation within the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies in Kenya - Kamau, Julius W. (2011)
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Training and development practices for diplomatic staff at the Ministry of foreign affairs, Kenya - Kamau, Ruth Wacuka (2011)
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Implication of ICT’s in Libraries of Higher Education Institutes: A Panacea Catapulting Library Development in Africa - Kamba, Manir Abdullahi (DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 2011)
The Information Age transformed developed nations in the tale end of the 20th century, and now is poised to have an equally dramatic effect on developing nations. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has helped higher education libraries improve the provision of library and information resources and services. African libraries are also adopting ICT to improve and also give a positive impact to the development of research and information utilisation. The key success factor of this implementation is mainly of availability and the good quality of grade of services, adequate resources, and communication infrastructure. The paper has analysed the efforts made by the higher education libraries in Africa to recognise, restructure and re-oriented the library facilities and personnel with ICT adoption. In addition, the paper also highlights the various efforts to establish networking and consortia among the libraries, and the implications that could be derived by applying ICTs into higher education libraries. The paper also highlights the reasons why ICT application is taking a snail speed in library development in Nigeria and provides the solutions as a panacea for library development in Africa. http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/djlit.31.1.765
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Master`s thesis on university students entrepreneurial intentions in Tanzania : case study: Mzumbe University - Kambi, Baraka (2011)
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Factors Affecting E-Learning Adaptation in Tanzania Higher Learning Institutions: A Case Of Udsm & Out E-Learning Implementation - Kambiara, Isack (2011)
This study researched on critical barriers affecting the acceptance of E-learning at Higher Learning Institutions (HLIs) in Tanzania. The researcher collected data from academic and administrative staff of two institutions namely the Open University of Tanzania (OUT) and the University of Dar Es Salaam (UDSM), selected as a case study for this research, due to their long term expertise in practicing E-learning in Tanzania. The analysis revealed two critical barriers on acceptance of E-learning at HLIs, which are quality of content creation for E-learning content and organizational culture towards E-learning also referred in this study as perception on E-learning. It was revealed that majority of the E-learning practitioners have limited skills on creating quality content or basically no clear integration between Pedagogy and ICT. However, the study shows that this challenge can be addressed using ISA-BeL model. The study also showed that the employment market is inclined in favor of graduates that have gone through traditional or conventional learning than those who attend E-learning programmes. The researcher also noted that institutions have ICT policy but lacks E-learning policy. This, to large extent, led to lack of awareness amongst staff members. Findings of this study showed correlation between acceptance of E-Learning and organizational culture as well as quality of content creation. In concluding this study, the researcher is urging policy makers in HLIs to enforce institutionalization of E-learning policy as an enabling factor towards E-learning adaptation. Practitioners are also encouraged to put more effort on creating quality content.
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Avenues for Climate Change Litigation in Kenya - Kameri–Mbote, Patricia (2011)
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Realising the right to primary education in Cameroon - Kamga, Djoyou; Alain, Serges (African Human Rights Law Journal, 2011)
Cameroon is party to all international and regional instruments providing for the right to education, and compulsory and free primary education in particular. The article examines Cameroon's compliance with the right to free education, based on the normative content of the right to education, defined by the United Nations Committee on Economic Social and Cultural Rights as compulsory and free universal access to primary education that is available, accessible, acceptable and appropriately adapted (known as the '4 A's'). The article reviews to what extent primary education is compulsory and free to all children in Cameroon; it focuses on the 4 A's framework and assesses the justiciability of the right. The article concludes that, although primary education is compulsory in the country, it is not yet available, accessible and adaptable, but is largely acceptable when it is available. Furthermore, the justiciability of the right to primary education is hindered by constitutional practices such as the lack of standing in court for private individuals, the lack of constitutional remedies in case of a violation of rights, and weak separation of powers, characterised by the pre-eminence of the executive.
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Higher Education and Economic Development in Ghana - Kamphorst, Jan Cornelis; Hofman, W.H.A. (2011)
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Millennium development goal 6 and HIV infection in Zambia: what can we learn from successive household surveys? - Kandala, Ngianga Bakwin; Brodish, Paul; Buckner, B; Foster, Susan A.; Madise, Nyovani (Carolina Digital Repository (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), 2011)
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Teaching Modules to Build HIV/AIDS Knowledge and Safer Sex Skills among African-American College Students. - Kanekar, Amar; Sharma, Manoj (Journal of Health Education, 2011)
The HIV/AIDS epidemic has taken a tremendous toll on the population of the United States. College students, including African-Americans aged 13-24 years, across the nation are susceptible to contracting sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS as they participate in unsafe sex practices. The purpose of this article is to provide teaching ideas and learning methods from a social cognitive-theorybased intervention and an HIV/AIDS knowledge based intervention conducted among a sample of African-American college students. A variety of teaching methods such as demonstration, brainstorming, lecturing, group discussion, power-point presentations and role-playing were used. There were 28 workshops (14 knowledge-based and 14 theory-based) conducted over a two month period. Results demonstrated that almost all of the workshops adhered to the session activities guidelines.
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The Role of Environmental Education in Sustaining a ‘Shared’ Meaning of the Lwiindi Gonde Ceremony of Southern Zambia - Kanene, Kennedy M. (2011)
Zambia, as a country, has many cultures which are celebrated at different times, in diverse styles, and for various reasons (Kapwepwe, 2007). Among the Tonga people of the Southern Province of Zambia, one way culture is cerebrated is through the Lwiindi Gonde Ceremony. According to Kapwepwe (2007), the Lwiindi Gonde Ceremony is the main Tonga ceremony. The purpose of the study was to investigate the shared meaning of the Lwiindi Gonde ceremony and to establish the contribution that environmental education could make towards the sustainability of such a ‘shared’ meaning of the ceremony. The objectives of the study were to: describe the Lwiindi Gonde Ceremony; investigate a ‘shared’ meaning of the ceremony; establish the perceptions of various sectors of society about the ceremony; and explore the role of environmental education in sustaining the original meaning of the Ceremony. The study used a descriptive survey. A sample total of 74 respondents were purposively selected and this included eight of each of the following categories; traditional leaders of the Tongas, the youths, politicians, the clergy, journalists and business persons. Additionally, 12 elderly persons, 12 teachers and two members of Staffs from Mukanzubo Cultural Centre were also included. Data were collected using structured interview schedules and physical observations. Quantitative data collected were analysed using simple frequency distribution tables and percentages while qualitative data were analysed using descriptive approaches where similar themes were grouped using constant comparative techniques. Tables and common listings were used in the presentation of data for analysis. The Lwiindi Gonde Ceremony takes four days during the Heroes and Unity Holidays of July at Gonde in Monze District. The activities of the ceremony include entertainment, trade, speeches, meetings by various categories of people, and exhibition of the culture and tradition of the Tonga people and a visit to the Malende where assorted activities occur. The Ceremony is a thanksgiving celebration to Leza (God) through ancestral spirits for the rain and harvest of the previous farming season and a request for good rain and favourable harvest in the following season. It is also a re-union between the Tongas and their ancestors. The meaning of the ceremony was extracted from the following terminologies: Lwiindi, Gonde, Moonze Mukulukulu, Nchete Ilya Mabwe, and Mayaba Moonze. Furthermore, a number of other aspects had their characteristics divulged for the meaning of the ceremony. The research revealed that people attended the ceremony for various reasons detailed in this report. Additionally, the ceremony faced several challenges described in the study which needed to be addressed for the sustainability of its meaning. The role of EE in sustaining the meaning of the ceremony has been discussed in detail by touching various dimensions of the Ceremony. The main conclusion of the study was that EE has a very important role to mitigate challenges that the ceremony faced and to sustain the shared meaning of the ceremony. Perceptions of various sectors of the community should not be despised but need to be harmonised with the essence of the ceremony for the sustainability of the meaning of the ceremony. The study recommends that: EE should be taught as an independent and compulsory subject under formal education in Zambia so that traditional ceremonies could be covered more comprehensively and be considered as a compulsory component of national examination. Media institutions should be encouraged to report objectively and constructively about the Lwiindi Gonde Ceremony and other traditional ceremonies. EE should encourage the perceptions held by various sectors of society to the extent that they do not conflict with the essence and meaning of the Ceremony as a way of encouraging people of various interests to attend the Ceremony.
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STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS ON THE QUALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING SERVICES AT THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY - Kangai, Caleb; Rupande, Gift; Rugonye, Shillah (2011)
Academic guidance and counselling is emerging as a crucial aspect of students’ support services especially for distance education students. The current debate on student support services in general and counseling in particular, has now shifted the attention of researchers from questions like: “Do distance education students need counseling?” and “Should a distance education institution provide counseling services to its students?” to: “What are the counseling needs of distance education students?” and “What counseling services should a distance education institution provide and how?” (Tucker, 2003). The primary purpose of the present study was to demonstrate how an Open and Distance Learning institution can develop and provide quality and effective guidance and counseling services to its students through the use of a four-step model. Data for the present study was collected from a random sample of 200 students registered at the ZOU for the academic year 2010, through a survey that employed questionnaires and interviews. Major findings of the study were that: Although ZOU has institutionalized guidance and counselling as a key support service for ODL students by setting up a student support service unit (SSSU), the majority of students 80% of whom live and work in the rural areas, needed quality and effective guidance and counselling and general academic support in the following area: distribution of learning materials (modules), management of coursework (assignments), tutorials, processing of examinations, communication, and individualized counselling.
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Climate Change Impacts, Local Knowledge and Coping Strategies in the Great Ruaha River Catchment Area, Tanzania - Kangalawe, Richard Y. M.; Mwakalila, Shadrack; Masolwa, Petro (Natural Resources, 2011)
Climate change has profound implications for managing freshwater resources and species dependent on those resources.Water is an essential component of the life support system of the earth, and a basic resource for socio-economic development.The Great Ruaha River Catchment Area is a dynamic and complex ecosystem requiring inclusion climate change adaptation in the management of the freshwater and natural resources available to reduce the severity of climate change impacts.Rainfall has decreased considerably during the last 10 -30 years, and characterised by high interannual variability, seasonal shifts and variable seasonal distribution with unpredictable onset and ending of rains and shortened growing seasons.Temperature has increased considerably during this period causing increased evapotranspiration losses and incidences of pest and diseases.The freshwater of Ruaha River and it tributaries are vulnerable to changing climate, such as drought, which can negatively impact on the livelihoods of the people through decreased crop and livestock production, and on local biodiversity.The changing climate has had negative impacts on, among other aspects, land use and water shortages for irrigation, livestock and domestic uses.This has compelled riparian communities in the catchment to devises coping strategies including practicing irrigation to provide supplementary water to crops, using drought tolerant crop varieties, rationing of irrigation water in farmlands, wetland cultivation, and diversification to non-agricultural activities.Despite the existence of many indicators used for local climate forecasting, there are limitations to local adaptation, including among others, poverty, institutional aspects and limited integration of climate adaptation in various sectors.The bulk of indigenous knowledge could be integrated into formal adaptation planning, and may be important components of environmental conservation at the local level.
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Beyond the Enclave: Towards a Pro-Poor and Inclusive Development Strategy for Zimbabwe - Kanyenze, Godfrey; Kondo, Timothy (2011)
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Critical Perspectives on Neoliberal Globalization, Development and Education in Africa and Asia - Kapoor, Dip (2011)
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Assessing the impact of climate variability and climate change on runoff in West Africa: the case of Senegal and Nakambe River basins - Karambiri, Harouna; Galiano, S. G. García; Giraldo, Juan D.; Yacouba, Hamma; Ibrahim, Boubacar; Barbier, Bruno; Polcher, Jan (Atmospheric Science Letters, 2011)
Abstract West Africa and its people are very vulnerable to climate variability and changes. Increasing the knowledge of plausible trends of rainfall dry spell lengths (DSL) in the rainy season, and of runoff, enables the assessment of vulnerability and adaptive capacity of the system. These predictions are crucial from a water management and policy perspective. The analyses based on regional climate models (RCMs) and observed datasets exhibit non‐stationary behavior and an increase of DSL. Our results highlight the difficulty of selected RCMs to reproduce present climate and their divergence in predicting future climate. Impacts on water resources depend not only on climate forcing but also on land surface conditions. Copyright © 2011 Royal Meteorological Society
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Evaluation of teachers participation in facilitating smooth transition of learners from pre-school to primary school education in Karuri Zone, Kiambu County, Kenya - Karanja, Monica R (2011)
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Power and subjectivity in leadership and management : an ethnographic study of the school management team in a South African school. - Karikan, Kumarasen M. (2011)
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School based factors affecting performance of students in KCSE in public day secondary schools in Mathioya District, Kenya - Karimi, Margaret N (2011)
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Challenges of teaching Inorganic Chemistry in Kenya - Kariuki, DN; Njenga, LW (2011)
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Influence of headteachers' instructional supervision on performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in Mathioya District, Kenya - Kariuki, Felishinah W (2011)
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Effects of headteachers' leadership styles on the students performance of K.C.P.E examinations in public primary schools in Kikuyu district, Kenya - Karori, Caroline Wanjiku (2011)
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Influence of job satisfaction on performance of science teachers in secondary schools in Kajiado North, Kenya - Karuga, Julius M (2011)
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Factors influencing organizational learning: the case of Government press; Nairobi Kenya - Karungani, Taylor F (2011)
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Integrating Indigenous and Scientific Knowledge Systems for Climate Change Adaptation in Zambia - Kasali, George (2011)
The projected impacts of climate change are expected to be adverse and particularly severe for the majority of Africans who currently rely heavily on climate-sensitive natural resources for their livelihoods and do not have the means to withstand shocks and multi-dimensional changes in their societies and ecosystems. Africans are, therefore, justifiably looking to their developed counterparts to assist them with technological options for adapting to climate change. In this quest, it is usually forgotten that indigenous knowledge systems can significantly contribute to location-specific sustainable climate change adaptation. This study used structured questionnaires, focus group discussions, participatory workshop techniques and literature reviews to explore the potential role of traditional knowledge and practices in climate change adaptation in Zambia. It was found that agricultural practices which embedded both scientific know-how and indigenous knowledge practices were by far superior in providing resilience to droughts and floods. Imported technologies that neglected ecological compatibility only served to provide improved short-term productivity but plunged communities into long-term livelihood hardships as they stripped the environment of its ecological sustainability. It was also found that local people used the phenology of plants and insects to forecast rainfall in the next season. The reliability and accuracy of this traditional knowledge has yet to be scientifically proven. It was concluded that the viability and utility value of indigenous knowledge can only be enhanced when integrated with scientific approaches and know-how.
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Tunisia and climate change : what it means for Southeast Asia - Kassim, Yang Razali (2011)
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Effects of land-use and climate changes on hydrological processes in the River Gucha catchment, Kenya. - Kathumo, V.M; Gachene, Ckk; Gicheru, PT; Kariuki, Patrick Chege; Okinda-Owuor, P.; Banadda, E. N.; Obua, J.; Okoth, Sheila (2011)
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THE IMPACT OF HIV AND AIDS COURSE ON STUDENTS' BEHAVIOUR: A CASE STUDY OF BINDURA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION (BUSE), ZIMBABWE - Katsinde, Tapfuiwa J.; Chidyamatamba, Eunice; Katsinde, Constance S. (2011)
The study sought to find out the impact of the HIV and AIDS course on students’ behavior at Bindura University of Science Education. From a target population of 338, a 30 % (101) sample was chosen using stratified and random sampling methods. Data was collected using questionnaires and focus group discussion. The study revealed that students have high levels of knowledge. Students believe the course had a positive impact on their sexual behavior. But evidence from the study show that some students are still involved in risky sexual behavior as they battle with influences of peers, financial problems, growing up and looking for happiness. Of particular concern is the problem of trust which leads students to stop using preventive measures. In his theory of social reflexivity Giddens cautions people about the relationship between trust and risk. Students believe the HIV and AIDS course is important for them but suggest improvement in the way it is taught. A comparative study is recommended to find out if there are differences between students studying HIV and AIDS education as a core and examinable course and those who study it but are not examined.
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Socio-Economic factors influencing drop out in public primary schools in Kangundo District, Kenya - Kaumbulu, Elizabeth N (2011)
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A Communications Strategy and Marketing Handbook for the International Peace Support Training Centre: Kenya, - Kaviti, Lilian Katunge (2011)
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Assessing business school students in Ghana: can quantity and quality be reconciled? - Kawor, Seyram; Crabbe, Margaret J.; Gyasi, Simon; Paton, Rob (2011)
For more than 20 years, in many African countries, student numbers have increased steadily while the resources made available to universities have either shrunk or stayed the same (Materu, 2007). Ssenkaaba (2007) notes that in 1960, Africa had only six universities, mainly producing civil servants. Now there are about 350 universities in Africa with more than half a million students. According to Materu (2006), between 1985 and 2002 the number of tertiary students increased more than threefold (from 800,000 to about 3 million), by about 15 per cent yearly. One consequence has been that class sizes in public universities have increased enormously. So how can lecturers maintain standards when teaching very large numbers of students? How are lecturers coping? What practices do they employ – and how have these changed under the pressure of numbers? This challenge is particularly acute for business schools, which are also under pressure to make their programmes more relevant to employment. The criticism has been that business schools concentrate too much on passing on abstract knowledge, and do not spend enough time developing the occupational skills and judgement that employers seek. But now these two trends – increasing class sizes and the need for students to learn more complex skills – combine to make student assessment the single most challenging issue facing business school staff today. On the one hand, lecturers are practically obliged to use methods of assessment that will keep their own workloads manageable, which means less time per student; on the other hand, complex skills are harder to assess, requiring more time to be spent on grading and providing individual feedback. This dilemma will be familiar to anyone teaching in a university, in any part of the world. The ‘massification’ of higher education is a worldwide phenomenon (Daniel, 1996; Mohamedbai, 1998). A debate on these issues is already happening in many countries, including Ghana. This paper is a contribution to that debate. What are the more and less effective ways of assessing very large cohorts of students? What pressures and tensions does assessment introduce into business schools and what do staff think about the developments? What are the implications for business school policies and practices? The paper draws on conversations within the ABLE-Ghana learning community, and presents the results of an informal inquiry into current practices. Those involved shared examples of the assessments they used, and spoke in confidence about the practical challenges they faced in meeting the needs of their students, the expectations of their institutions, and the demand their roles placed on their families. All were experienced academics who were well placed to observe practice in their institutions – what might be called ‘key informants’ in research terms. The report is not, of course, comprehensive, because not all business disciplines and none of the new Ghanaian universities and polytechnics were represented. But it presents an up-to-date snapshot of what is happening in Ghanaian business schools, both to inform the debate and as a challenge to others to provide better data on and analysis of this important issue.
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Internet Usage by Nigerian Secondary School Students: A Case Study of Selected Students in Ibadan Metropolis - Kayode-Edebor, K (Information Technologist (The), 2011)
This study investigated the use, extent of use, and the specific purposes for which secondary school students in Nigeria use the Internet. It also studied the factors responsible for the widespread or limited use of the Internet. The study location for this research is limited to Ibadan and its environs. While 20 cyber cafes in different local governments in Ibadan were purposively selected as the study population, the target study population (respondents) were the secondary school students who visit each of the cafes for Internet browsing. The study used 300 questionnaires that contained 20 items subdivided into four sections. The analysis of the collected data using SPSS was purely descriptive. 261 copies of the questionnaires representing 87% of the total copies that were returned and analyzed. Findings indicate that 59.0% of the respondents perceive using the Internet is an inexpensive modern technology to use. Furthermore, 56.3% of these students affirmed that they receive a lot of encouragement from their school teachers to use the Internet. Though motivated to use, yet they identified factors such as uneasy access, lack of good guidance, time consumption, inability to get required information, attached health risk and boredom as barriers to their full exploitation of the Internet. Based on the findings of this study, recommendations were proffered.
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SCHOOL LOCATION AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' AWARENESS OF HUMAN IMMUNO-DEFICIENCY VIRUS/ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (HIV/AIDS) IN IMO STATE OF NIGERIA - Kayode, Adelakun; Malachy, Ogu (2011)
This paper evaluates the influence of school location on the level of awareness of secondary school students about HIV/AIDS. Research questions and hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study employed descriptive survey method. A total number of 500 questionnaires tagged “Students Awareness of HIV/AIDS Questionnaires” (SAHAQ), which consist of forty-items each, were administered. Subjects of the study were students in junior and senior secondary school in both rural areas and urban centres. Percentages, bar charts and one way analysis of variance were the statistical tools used for data analysis. The study found out that secondary school students in rural and urban centres are aware of HIV/AIDS, but students in urban centres have more sources of information about HIV/AIDS than their counterparts in rural areas. Also, the study found out that females in urban schools have good knowledge of preventive measures of HIV/AIDS than males in urban schools as well as both sexes in rural areas.
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Tracking Enrolments and Graduations in Humanities Education in South Africa: Are We in Crisis?. - Ke, Yu; Pillay, Venitha (South African journal of higher education, 2011)
In this article we respond to the perceived crisis in humanities education in South Africa which posits firstly that large numbers of students are leaving this field and that secondly, the value of a humanities education has declined. To do this we track the enrolments and graduation rates in humanities at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels between 1999-2007. We disaggregate the data using the racial quantifiers identified in the HEMIS data base. We show that the small overall numeric decline of students in humanities education does not constitute a crisis in itself. Instead, it is disturbing that humanities education does not parallel the patterns of growth evident in higher education as a whole, particularly for historically disadvantaged groups. We use Waghid’s ideas on the civic role and responsible citizenship roles of higher education to comment on the numeric trends we observe with respect to humanities education and argue that the second perceived crisis, namely that of the declining value of humanities education deserves national attention.
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Development and processing of a novel food product for a school feeding project in South Africa. - Kearney, Jeanette; Oldewage‐Theron, Wilna; Napier, Carin (2011)
Objectives The aim of this project was to develop a nutritious novel food product that was acceptable to children, rich in energy, protein and micronutrients. This product had to be affordable, cost effective and easy to prepare by the caregivers, using locally available raw materials, with minimal waste and no need for specified fortification or enrichment. Study design This was an experimental study in which a novel food product was developed according to specific criteria. Methods The product developed was a nutritious vetkoek (a bread type cake fried in oil). A chemical food analysis was done to compare the theoretical and actual nutrient content. Acceptance testing and a shelf life analysis were conducted. Results In the sensory acceptance testing 65% of the consumers liked the vetkoek very much and 90% found it to be acceptable for inclusion in a school feeding program. The vetkoek was developed at a cost of R1.51 per day for a 120g portion and contributed to the nutrient intake of that group of children by 21.6% for energy, 14.4% for calcium, 141% for iron, 62.42% for zinc, 17.75% for vitamin A. The vetkoek stored at room temperature (25 oC) had a two day shelf life. Conclusions This study confirms that an affordable, safe and acceptable novel food product can be developed to be used as part of a school feeding scheme.
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Missions, education and literature in Oceania: with emphasis on Papua New Guinea - Kearney, Shayne (2011)
5 Acknowledgements 7 Foreword 8 Introduction 9 Chapter 1: A Mission History 35 Chapter 2: Mission Education 74 Chapter 3: Teachers and Sovereigns: The Early Converts 120 Chapter 4: The Emerging Elite 173 Chapter 5: Moving Forward: Syncretism and the Pacific Writer .........238 Conclusion 322 Notes 331 Bibliography 354
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Effects of Personal Factors on Risk Behaviors among Indian and Ethiopian Students: A Comparative Study - Kebelo, Kassim Kimo (2011)
Risk is the uncertain degree to which one might be exposed to an undesirable consequence. Associated with risk are several paradoxes. It is part of human nature to be attracted to risk. At the same time, there is evidence that human beings try to avoid risk in many situations. Some individuals take more risk than others. Risk perception and taking are affected by the way choices are framed. Individuals may be risk seeking in some situations and risk averse in others. Individuals may feel more pain from losses than from equivalent gains. Hence, the study was aimed to examine the cultural differences of risk perception and risk taking behaviors between Indian and Ethiopian students. The main objective of the study was to explore the risk behaviors among students from Indian and Ethiopian nationalities. The risk-taking scale of the 30-item version of the revised DOSPERT Scale was used, consisting five domains of life, viz., ethical, financial, health/safety, social, and recreational risks. Subjects of the study were drawn randomly from research scholars and post graduate students who have been pursuing their study at Andhra University, India. The samples of the study consist of 32 (41%) subjects from Indian culture and 46 (59%) subjects from Ethiopian culture. The obtained data from the samples were analyzed using univariate to examine the effects of personal factors, viz., age and level of education, on risk behavior dimensions for two nationalities. Hence, mean scores on health, social, financial and recreation risk taking tend to increase with age for India nationality while decreases as age increases for Ethiopian nationality. However, the effects of personal factors on financial, recreational and social risk perception behaviors did not reach at statistical significant levels for Ethiopian and Indian nationality
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STUDENT PERCEPTION OF TEACHING QUALITY IN BUSINESS SCHOOLS: EVIDENCE FROM POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTIONS IN GHANA - Keelson, Solomon Abekah (Business Education and Accreditation, 2011)
The study examines students' perceptions of the effectiveness of teaching and learning in business studies programs in the polytechnic institutions in Ghana. This research is a replica study (Hamid and Pihie, 2004). Two major factors are employed to measure students' perceptions of effective teaching and learning. They are Lecturers' Characteristics and Teaching Methodology. Findings of the study show how respondents perceive the qualities possessed and exhibited by lecturers with regard to the two main constructs. Descriptive and inferential statistics are reported. F ratio and ANOVA were used to show the significant differences in students' perceptions of the two factors based on age, class, and department. There were significant differences in the perceptions of overall Lecturer Characteristics, and in the perceptions of Teaching Methodology based on these variables. The study revealed high students’ perception of teaching quality and learning in the Polytechnics in Ghana. The significant differences found were related to age, class and departments
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Student Perception of Teaching Quality in Business Schools: Evidence from Polytechnic Institutions in Ghana - Keelson, Solomon Abekah (Social Science Research Network, 2011)
The study examines students' perceptions of the effectiveness of teaching and learning in business studies programs in the polytechnic institutions in Ghana. This research is a replica study (Hamid and Pihie, 2004). Two major factors are employed to measure students' perceptions of effective teaching and learning. They are Lecturers' Characteristics and Teaching Methodology. Findings of the study show how respondents perceive the qualities possessed and exhibited by lecturers with regard to the two main constructs. Descriptive and inferential statistics are reported. F ratio and ANOVA were used to show the significant differences in students' perceptions of the two factors based on age, class, and department.There were significant differences in the perceptions of overall Lecturer Characteristics, and in the perceptions of Teaching Methodology based on these variables. The study revealed high students’ perception of teaching quality and learning in the Polytechnics in Ghana. The significant differences found were related to age, class and departments
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Influence de la négociation intra-ménage sur les dépenses d’éducation dans les ménages au Mali [Influence of intra-household bargaining on education expenditures in households in Mali] - Keïta, Moussa (MPRA Paper, 2011)
The household's consumption expenditures decisions are usually analyzed assuming that household members pool their income (Income Pooling Hypothesis). According to this hypothesis, household’s expenditure pattern is influenced only by the total income and not by the amounts of individual contributions. This means for example that in a couple, the increase in the relative income of one or the other spouse have the same impact on the structure and distribution of household’s expenditures. In this case, the bargaining power associated with the individuals in the household would have no effect on either the structure or the distribution of expenditure within the household. This study is attempting to test this hypothesis by taking the specific case of education expenditures on a sample of 2,412 households in Mali. Our estimations show that women’s intra-household decision power has a significantly different effect from that of man on education expenditures. This result thus calls into question the relevance of the unitary model in analyzing household expenditures choices concerning investment in children human capital.
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THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SCHOOL SPORTS IN SOUTH AFRICAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS: A CASE OF THE GAUTENG PROVINCE - Kekana, R. (EDULEARN11 Proceedings, 2011)
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Investigating school quality and learning outcomes among adolescents in Malawi - Kelly, Christopher V. (2011)
Education, particularly at the primary level, has long been regarded as an essential input of social and economic development. In addition to its role in increasing the cognitive abilities of students, schooling is recognized as a facilitator of labor force participation, female empowerment, improved health outcomes, and greater civic engagement. As one of the early pioneers in sub-Saharan Africa of free primary education, Malawi’s enrollment figures compare favorably with those of its neighbors in southern Africa. However, as noted in Promoting Healthy, Safe, and Productive Transitions to Adulthood Brief No. 34, primary school completion rates stand at just 35 percent, while attainment of basic literacy and numeracy skills remains among the lowest in the region. The Population Council’s Plotting a Safe, Healthy, and Productive Path to Adulthood study seeks to formally investigate primary school quality and the schooling experiences of adolescents in two rural districts of Malawi. In particular, it explores the effect of school quality on educational outcomes. The study also assesses the role of educational experience on other transitions to adulthood.
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RAPID INTEGRATION OF CHESS AS AN EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT IN SCHOOLS IN SOUTH AFRICA - Kemm, K.; Cloete, Chris (INTED2011 Proceedings, 2011)
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Student Assessment of the Master of Philosophy in Information Sciences (Records and Archives Management) Degree Programme at Moi University, Kenya - Kemoni, Henry N.; Maseh, E; Mzera, N (ESARBICA Journal: Journal of the Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Branch of the International Council on Archives, 2011)
The aim of the study was to determine student assessment of the Master of Philosophy (Mphil) and Master of Science (MSc) in Information Sciences Records and Archives Management (RAM) programmes and propose recommendations to enhance the course content and structure to meet the education and market needs of Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to: find out the status and characteristics of the students, establish students‟ perceptions regarding adequacy of curriculum in relation to market needs, establish the adequacy of resources availed to students, find out the students research thesis themes and titles, determine the challenges faced by students while undertaking the programme and provide recommendations to improve curriculum content and delivery and meet market needs. The study population comprised of 21 students admitted into the MPhil and MSc RAM programmes from the academic year 2007/2008 to 2009/2010. Purposive sampling was used to select all the cases for study. Data was collected through the use of open-ended interview schedules. Data collected was subjected to qualitative data analysis techniques. The study findings revealed that the programme has strengths and weaknesses, some courses needed revision to meet marketdemands, the resources offered to students were inadequate, some lecturers took longer periods of time to read and return students work and do not offer the much needed supervisory support and lecturers were overworked and at times missed classes since they had many students to supervise in addition to other responsibilities. The study recommended the need to revise the courses and particularly those that require a practical orientation and an introduction of new courses, acquisition of more information materials including books, journals, and computers and improve on Internet connectivity and the strict adherence to the University policy on postgraduate thesis supervision that stipulates a maximum of six to seven candidates per supervisor within one academic. Keywords: Content and Delivery, Curriculum Review, Records and Archives Management, Student Assessment, Kenya
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North African Knowledges and the Western Classroom - Kempf, Arlo (2011)
Although anti-colonial readings of history, as well as “people’s” histories (see Anderson 2007, Spivak 1996, Rodney 1972, Zinn 1999, Parenti 2003, Kempf 2009, and many others) have begun to bring to light the inaccuracies of dominant history as well as the cultural, racial and political-economic motivations underlying these inaccuracies, very little information from these suppressed and marginalized histories and knowledges has made its way into Canadian classrooms. A knowledge gap persists (and is maintained) between the prevailing narratives that dominate the Eurocentric Canadian educational system, and the actual histories of the peoples who populate Canadian classrooms and communities.
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DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMMES IN NIGERIA AND THE QUESTION OF QUALITY; THE CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) IN RIVERS STATE - Ken-Maduako, Ibiere (2011)
Distance learning programmes are “alternative models” of the teaching and learning situation where students carry out their studies remotely via the internet or videos, cassettes or webcasts” in borrowed classrooms. The advantages of DLPs include: availability, self- directed, cheaper, little or no time spent in rigid classroom settings, accessibility, no travel expenses, and working at one’s convenience. These programmes can be quite exciting to those who can afford them in and out of tight schedules and they have become very popular in a modern and technological world such as ours. They afford working adults opportunities to further their educational aspirations without leaving their jobs. The present paper tries to examine the strengths and weaknesses of one of these programmes, the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Nigeria, in order to ascertain its quality and positive impact on the learners. Our major findings are that distance learning programmes are needful but the laxities that come with them need to be checked for more qualitative student/ trainee output. The CPD in particular is a programme rich in content and purpose but its workability and modus operandi as designed by the British Council and The National Teachers Institute of Nigeria is not satisfactory. There is need for urgent reformations for the attainment of desired results in terms of quality.
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Strategies in Improving the Policy and Access To Technology Education In Secondary Schools In Nigeria - Kennedy, Odu Oji (International journal of academic research in business & social sciences, 2011)
Education in the colonial period of Nigerian history was too theoretical and literal in nature. The policy of education at that time did not see the needs of the country’s technological emancipation. Due to yearnings of Nigerians about the insensitivity of the educational system to societal needs, a national conference was held in 1969 to reform the educational system. The outcome of this meeting gave rise to the new National Policy on Education which came on board in 1977 (revised in 1981, 1998 and 2004). This gave rise to the 6-3-3-4 system of education emphasizing the importance of technology education. A lot of faults were detected which opened an avenue for the 9-3-4 system of education. It is found that this most recent system was bedeviled with a lot of challenges. This paper makes a case for how these hydra-headed problems could be abrogated and suggested strategies on how the current system of education could be moved forward abinesio, the UBE programme in Nigeria.
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Motives to begin physical education studies. Comparative analysis in Algeria and Wallonia - Kerfes, Nabil; Alem, Jaouad; Cloes, Marc (2011)
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Young girls "hidden work" in Rwandan families: Living in the gap between school and labor - Kervel, Hanne Elisabeth (2011)
Based on a field work conducted in Kigali, Rwanda in the fall of 2010, this master's thesis aims to highlight a group of girls who often falls out of the official statistics. Girls who are not enrolled in school and do not perform paid labor. By spending their days at home running the family they contribute to the household in different ways that enables the other members of the family to take part in labor and education. In the western world the stage of childhood is traditionally viewed as a time for play, leisure and removed from responsibilities. This thesis shows how a group of girls in Kigali experience the opposite when they, on a daily basis, are left with the responsibilities of running the household. While organizations like the United Nations aims at getting all children out of paid labor and into schools there are still children today experiencing both. Being left out from both the categories of labor and school, these girls are sometimes left behind in the official statistics and not given the needed attention. Through participatory tools and mixed-method research these girls have presented themselves, their families and their lives. Through their stories they show how they are active participants and social actors both economically, on the community level and in the families and how their contribution has significance for the people surrounding them.
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The challenges facing bachelor of education school based programme students satisfaction on the use of ICT: a case of moi university, Kenya - Kessio, Kipkasi D; Kindiki, Nyaga Jonah; Boit, John Mugun; Kosgey, Zacharia K (2011)
Information Communication Technology (ICT) is integral in the management of Educational institutions of higher learning to enhance effectiveness and efficiency. ICT in universities is mainly used in teaching, research and dissemination of information. Today, emphasis is placed on the use of ICT in teaching and instructional delivery of programmes as well as the satisfaction of the clients and management. The purpose of this study was to investigate challenges facing clients (students) satisfaction on the use of ICT in Moi University. The study adopted survey design with a population of 120 sampled respondents from a population frame of 333 students. Utilizing questionnaires, interview schedules and document analysis, purposive and random sampling technique; a cronbach alpha was adopted to determine reliability of research instruments. The data was analyzed both qualitatively and by use of inferential statistics. The study revealed that students’ level of satisfaction was low, they were not represented in the policy formulation and implementation and the study established that staff members and students were not well trained in ICT. The study recommends that the students should be involved in policy formulation, provided with computers and staff to be trained in ICT.
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Improving Somali immigrant education in the midwest by listening to their voices - Keynan, Ahmed M. (2011)
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Challenges in implementation of the free secondary education policy in secondary schools of Bungoma County, Western Province Kenya - Khakasa, Joyce M (2011)
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Prep Year: A Strategy for Improving Student Performance in a British/Egyptian University Context - Khalil, Rania M Rafik (The international journal of interdisciplinary social sciences, 2011)
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Character Education Seeking the Best of Both Worlds: A Study of Cultural Identity and Leadership in Egypt - Khalil, Rania M Rafik; Mattar, N. (The international journal of interdisciplinary social sciences, 2011)
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The Integrated Quranic Schools Pilot Project : The Strategic Partnership for Recovery and Development of Education in Somalia - Khamis, Anil (2011)
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Student governance in higher education institutions in the Western Cape, South Africa [electronic resource] : a case study. - Khan, Moonira Banu Mahomed. (2011)
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Effect of active learning techniques on students’ choice of approach to learning in Dentistry: a South African case study - Khan, Saadika (South African journal of higher education, 2011)
The purpose of this article is to report on empirical work, related to a techniques module, undertaken with the dental students of the University of the Western Cape, South Africa. I will relate how a range of different active learning techniques (tutorials; question papers and mock tests) assisted students to adopt a deep approach to learning in this large diverse group of students. They then completed an adapted version of the revised study process questionnaire which focussed on the effects of these active learning techniques and how these learning techniques assisted with a change in approach to learning adopted by them. Results indicated that the active learning techniques led to a better understanding of the concepts covered within the module. It also showed how the new exercises guided them to adopt a deep approach to learning. It can be concluded that with this type of educational research, students’ learning difficulties are not just emphasized and highlighted but that these problems are also understood. This research also guided the educator to search for practical solutions to these observed difficulties.
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Gender differences in the patterns of Internet use among students : a case study of the University of Zambia - Khanal, Shrwan Kumar (2011)
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Analysis of factors affecting the implementation of e-learning in higher education (HE) in Libya - Khashkhush, Abdulbasit Salem (2011)
e-learning means the use of information and communications technology and the inclusion of the internet in teaching and learning, e-learning enhances the learning process by offering a different way of delivering education. Colleges and universities are using e-learning to make learning more accessible and efficient. It affords students of all ages and abilities the chance to learn anywhere, at any time and at their own pace. Despite the importance of e-learning in Higher Education (HE) and human development in Libya, implementation of e-learning is facing a number of challenges in Libyan universities. Those challenges can be summarized as follows: leadership support; strategy; ICT infrastructure; culture; instructors and learners, and technical expertise. This research aims to identify the factors affecting the implementation of e-learning in HE in Libya The main aim of this research is to identify and analyse the factors that affect the implementation of e-learning in HE in Libya. In order to achieve the research aim, four objectives have been accomplished. This research has adopted a phenomenological philosophy and has used multiple case studies as a research strategy. Two case study organisations were selected from Libyan Public Universities. The relevant data was collected using different sources of evidence such as semi-structured interviews, documentation, and direct observations. In this research, the NVivo software version 7 and Explanation Building Methods were employed to analyse the collected data. The research process allowed the researcher to combine those factors that were consistent with the literature and also some factors emerging from the empirical work. Thereafter, the framework for the study, developed and adopted in the light ofthe research findings, and was utilised to develop an implementation e-learning framework in Libyan HE The following contributions to knowledge have emerged from this research. The research provides specific original findings which include: absence of strategy; poor communications skills which encompass poor knowledge of English Language among staff members and poor knowledge of computer literacy especially among old-generation staff members; and the UN embargo against Libya. These factors have not been identified in any of the previous literature. In addition, the findings of this research strengthen the existing literature on e- learning in HE and reduce the gap in knowledge applying to Libyan studies, and will help the Libyan HE Ministry and University's Colleges to determine a procedure for e-learning implementation.
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Learner-Centred Science in Lesotho: Adapting the ideal to adjust classroom practice - Khoboli, Benedict; O’Toole, John M. (African Journal of Research in Mathematics Science and Technology Education, 2011)
This qualitative study document action research which explored existing teachers' views and practices during the implementation of professional development to strengthen learner centred teaching. The paper discusses changes in teachers' practice that culminated in the delivery of enhanced lessons. The paper documents a two year process of change as three science teachers in Lesotho moved towards learner-centredness (LC) in response to changes in national policy. The study demonstrated changes in teacher attitudes regarding different aspects of teaching and learning in learner centred classrooms which included increases in tolerance of classroom ‘noise’, clarity regarding the distinction between teaching approaches and methods, and recognition of the generation of the particular kind of ‘order’ characteristic of learner centred classrooms. Increasing teacher confidence led to more collegial relationships within participating schools and more professional openness on the part of participating teachers.
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The influence of Board of Governors on students' discipline in public secondary schools in Kilungu District, Kenya - Kiamba, Elizabeth N (2011)
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Effects of participation management practices on secondary school students' discipline in Laikipia West District, Kenya - Kiarie, John N (2011)
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The Determinants of Learning Achievement of Public Primary School Pupils in Kenya - Kibera, Francis; Kibera, Lucy W. (2011)
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Comparative study on students’ academic performance in public and non public secondary schools in Tanzania: a case of Singida municipality. - Kibiriti, Saidi Ayub (2011)
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Climate Change, Agricultural Productivity and Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa - Kibonge, Aziza (2011)
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Influence of E-Learning Environment Program on Pupils’ Instructional Approaches in Physics Measurement Lessons in Kenyan Secondary Schools - Kiboss, Joel Kipkemboi (Creative education (Print), 2011)
This article explores the pupils' approaches and development of measurement concepts in an innovation that involved an e-learning environment in school physics conducted in a developing country, namely Kenya.A total of 118 randomly pupils enrolled in schools that could be visited conveniently in Nakuru district, Kenya were exposed to an e-learning environment program (ELEP) in physics for a period of six weeks.The ELEP physics module was developed from a physics course dealing with the concept of measurement.It was chosen because the majority of teachers viewed it as a topic that is difficult to teach through the regular method.The content was based on the Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) approved syllabus for science education, science textbooks and other relevant materials.Part of the investigation was to gain insight on the pupils' approaches and reactions to having to learn measurement concepts through ELEP.In order to achieve this, they were interviewed and other information captured during the physics course to understand what really transpired when they were learning measurement concepts using the ELEP lessonware.The participants' classroom behaviors were captured using the Physics Practical Lessons Analysis System (PPLAS) and Classroom Practical Work Assessment (CPWA).A selected group of pupils' were also interviewed to gain insight into their own expressions using the Pupils' Interview Guide (PIG).The results showed effective approaches and reactions that the pupils exposed to the computer-augmented lessons used to learn physics that differed remarkably from those denied this program.For, the pupils in the experimental condition depended more on their peers and the program while their counterparts in the traditional class were solely dependent on the teacher.The study concludes that the use of ELEP to support conventional physics instruction can have substantial advantages over other instructional methods.Moreover, it proved that the use of ELEP enabled the learners not only to actively participate in the learning process and to engage fully in the instructional process but to under build a deeper understanding of measurement and procedural skills.
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Determinants of mainstreaming of life skills education in public secondary schools in Gatanga District, Kenya - Kibui, Purity G (2011)
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Collaborative E-learning in a Developing Country : A University Case Study in Uganda - Kigozi, Evelyn Kahiigi; Hansson, Henrik; Danielson, Mats; Tusubira, F.F.; Vesisenaho, Mikko (2011)
Universities in developing countries are increasingly adopting and using eLearning in their teaching and learning processes as one of the means for leapfrogging into the knowledge driven world. How ...
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Secondary schools' preparedness on disaster management in the provision of education in Nairobi County, Kenya - Kikuvi, Eunice M (2011)
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Early Career Earnings of African American Students: The Impact of Attendance at Historically Black versus White Colleges and Universities. - Kim, Mikyong Minsun (Journal of Negro Education, 2011)
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Influence of board of governors' involvement in the management of public secondary schools in Westlands District, Kenya - Kimando, Julius M (2011)
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Challenges facing female learners in various levels of education in Kenya - Kimani, Elishiba; Mugenda, Olive M.; Maina, Lucy; Wainaina, Michael (2011)
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Effects of organizational factors on primary school head teachers' task achievement in Laikipia Central district, Kenya - Kimani, Gachuhi (2011)
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Breeding Drought Tolerant Bean Varieties In Eastern Africa - Kimani, P. M.; Beebe, Stephen E. (2011)
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Conflicting Policies: Institutional Approaches Towards Decentralisation and Promoting Climate Change Resilience in Kenya - Kimani, Samuel Munyua; Kamau, Emily Obonyo; Ongugo, Paul O. (2011)
Decentralisation refers to ‘any act by which a central government cedes rights of decision-making over resources to actors and institutions at lower levels in a politico-administrative and territorial hierarchy’. Kenya’s history of a highly centralised forest governance regime has recently seen a shift in policy and legislation authorising decentralisation in the sector. But what is it that gets decentralised in the forestry and natural resources sectors? Is decentralisation effective in meeting the goals of equity, sustainability, poverty reduction and climate change in an environment characterised by conflicting policies? This paper attempts to answer these questions. To understand the resource management outcomes of decentralised programmes, the rights and capacities that are transferred to actors at lower levels were examined. Using both primary and secondary data from two Kenyan forest resources, an analysis was done to find out key roles played by relevant institutions in understanding what is expected to be decentralised; and what policy environments are required to ensure the effectiveness of a decentralised forest resource management system. Results indicate that despite their similarities in ecology, prominence of both forest in local and national economies and conservation of biological diversity, there are some clear differences in institutional regimes for their management. The study concludes that heterogeneity of community stakeholders as government institutions (ministries), parastatals (KWS and KFS), international organisations and NGOs have overlapping mandates and policies that affect common pool resource management. The overlaps should be reduced to provide clear jurisdiction of governance and to enhance transparency in decision-making and equitable benefits distribution, which has long been wanting.
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Towards effective management in education: the case of school quality assuarance and standards officer (QASO) in Kenya - Kimemia, John N. (2011)
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Education Quality Education for Societal Transformation
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Investigating the effects of drug and substance abuse on academic Performance of secondary school students in township location Garissa District, Garissa County. Kenya - Kimwele, Muthui Francis (2011)
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Assessment of Creativity and Its Relationship with Gender, Age, and Teaching Experience of Postgraduate Guidance and Counselling Student Teachers: A Case Study of Kenyatta University, Kenya - Kinai, T. K. (2011)
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Administrative and socio-cultural challenges influencing secondary schools feamle teachers' participation in leadership positions in Narok District, Kenya - Kindi, Monicah S (2011)
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The Multiple Relationships between Education and Conflict: Reflections of Rwandan Teachers and Students - King, Elisabeth (2011)
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The Dilemma of Minerals Dependent Economy: The case of Foreign Direct Investment and Pollution in Nigeria - Kingston, Kato Gogo (MPRA Paper, 2011)
This study empirically investigates the causal relationship between mineral exploration and environmental pollution in Nigeria with specific focus on natural gas and crude oil in Niger Delta region. The model of Granger causality tests was used. Quarterly data covering 2008 and 2009 were used in accordance with the Akaike (1976) minimum lag length for time-series analysis. The ADF unit root tests show that the null hypothesis of unit root is rejected and, the KPSS test result accepts the null hypothesis of stationarity implying that the variables are fit for the purpose of Granger causality analysis. The test for cointegration show that the variables are cointegrated at the trace level; this imply that gas flaring, environmental pollution and foreign direct investment are statistically linked. The regression on the ordinary least square illustrates that the impact of oil and natural gas exploration on the Nigerian environment is persistent in the long-run. The Granger-causality test result shows that there is one-way causality flowing from the flaring of gas by the foreign firms to the environmental pollution in Nigeria. The study finds a long-run uni-directional causal relationship flowing from mineral exploration to air, soil and water pollution.
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Assessment of factors affecting gender mainstreaming in education in primary schools in Namanga Division, Kajiado District, Kenya - Kinyanjui, Naomi W (2011)
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Teachers' perception of counseling as an alternative pupil disciplinary approach in public primary schools in Westlands district, Kenya - Kinyua, Agnes W (2011)
A Research Project Submitted in Partial fulfillment for the requirement of the degree of Master of Educational Administration
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Effects of educational resources on students' Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education performance in public schools in Mukaa district, Kenya - Kinyungu, Raphael K (2011)
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Preparation of secondary school principals for headship and it's implications on their administrative performance in Kilifi District, Kenya - Kioko, Muthengi (2011)
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Influence of inclusive learning on social developement of childrens with special needs in ECDE Centers in Shimbahills zone, Kwale district Coast Province-Kenya - Kioko, Norah M (2011)
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Becoming inclusive : a Deleuzoguattarian view of inclusive education policy struggles in Kenyan Primary Schools - Kioko, Victor Kitau (2011)
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Institutional determinants of implementation of free tuition secondary education in Baringo District, Kenya - Kipchilim, Dickson K (2011)
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