Integrating Computer Science Education in Kenyan Secondary Schools - Odera, Florence Y. (2011)
For many years science educators in Kenyan secondary schools hoped that the use of science apparatus supplied by Science Equipment Production unit (SEPU) would substantially help teachers to provide students with efficient and effective opportunities to learn science, products, and processes. But this has not improved students‟ performances in examinations. Research findings from developed countries have pointed out the capabilities of computers to improve students‟ scientific knowledge. This happens when students are taught to use computers as tools for thinking, creating and adapt computers to fit their own needs such as students written simulations, science interfacing. Computers have now been available in Kenyan secondary schools for over ten years. This article presents the results of a study that investigated the use of computers in teaching and learning science in public secondary schools in Kenya. The purpose of the study was to find out if science teachers use computers to help improve the quality of science education. Related literature for this study revealed that teaching/learning science subjects with computer helps to improve students performance in examination. This study was based on a descriptive survey. The area of study was Kisumu Municipality and the study population consisted of 22 head teachers, 1200students and 44science teachers. Saturated sampling was used to select a sample of 20 head teachers, while purposive sampling was used to select a sample of 20 science teachers. At the same time, simple random sampling was used to select a sample of 400 students. Data was collected by use of questionnaire, document analysis guide and observation schedule. Data analysis involved use of descriptive statistics that included graphics, percentages and frequencies. The finding showed that there was inadequate provision of computers in secondary schools. Very few science teachers used computers in teaching/learning science. The study recommended that Head teachers should purchase more computes and provide adequate facilities such as computer laboratory, and trained manpower.
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Beijing Lecture on Climate Change and Africa 2011 - Odingo, RS (2011)
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Food and Energy Systems in Sub-saharan Africa; a study of the Implications of Climate Change Impacts and Vulnerability of Food Production and energy in Sub-saharan Africa, Nemetria Organisation, Italy. Distinguished Lecture Series Umbria - Odingo, RS (2011)
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The security and Conflict Implications of a Changing climate in Kenya. Paper presented at the Kenya Government workshop in Mombasa - Odingo, RS (2011)
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Year-score card on adaptation to climate change and Environmental Degradation in East Africa. Paper Presented at the CDF 29 Workshop, Entebbe - Odingo, RS (2011)
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Evaluation of curriculum aspects of early childhood education programme in Nigeria - Odinko, Monica Ngozi (2011)
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Perception of Climate Change in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria - Odjugo, Peter A. O. (2011)
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SOCIAL STUDIES AS A SUBJECT DISCIPLINE IN THE NIGERIAN PRIMARY SCHOOL SYSTEM - Odogbor, Palmer Isite (2011)
Primary Education globally is described as the prime or foundation of other levels of education. It serves as the springboard on which subsequent education of every child takes off; hence its relevance cannot be under estimated. The primary school teachers are expected to teach the entire subjects, including Social Studies. Social studies is a curriculum innovation designed to inculcate citizenship education, positive values, attitudes, skills and knowledge in the learners starting from primary school level. If well taught, Social Studies is expected to eradicate all shades of social ills in the society and thus, lead to the production of sound, humane and responsible citizens that will contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of the nation. However, Social Studies teaching in the Nigerian primary school system is beset with some problems, thereby derailing it from the attainment of its earmarked objectives. This paper x-rayed Social Studies as a core discipline in the Nigeria primary school system and highlighted its relevance. It also examined its problems as well as some panacea aimed at solving them.
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Employers' perceptions regarding the quality of technical education and training in Southern Africa : a case of the Botswana Technical Education Programme - Odora, Ronald James (Journal for new generation sciences, 2011)
Providing quality Technical education and training has for a long time been an area of concern for most African countries, given the fact that every year governments allocate huge part of national budget to this sector. The study sought to determine the perceptions of employers regarding the quality of the Botswana Technical Education Programme (BTEP) graduates in terms of three main attributes, namely: survival, technical and employability skills. The main participants for the study were drawn from employers of BTEP graduates. Altogether 62 employers participated in the survey. The study found that although 50.7 % of employers rated survival and practical skills of the BTEP graduates as high, a much greater percentage (60 %) of them rated the level of occupational and employability skills as average. The study also found that while outcomes-based BTEP programme provides relatively high level of survival and practical skills, the level of most work related skills are still below the employers' expectation.
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Impact of Mass Deworming of School Children in Rural Communities in Rivers State, Nigeria: Option for Programme Sustainability - Odu, N. N.; Akujobi, Cajetan; Maxwell, Sadie; Nte, Alice (2011)
Three mass deworming exercises were carried out at 6-monthly intervals in Ekpeye and Ogba Kingdoms for children in public and private schools in 2007 and 2008. Over 24,000 pupils aged 2 to ≥12 years received oral pyrantel palmoate in three consecutive phases under the supervision of trained field staff with no complications. Pre-deworming and post-deworming surveys were conducted to determine effect of deworming on the prevalence of helminthiasis in both kingdoms. This study showed that school age children (5 to ≤ 12 years) were the largest in school in both kingdoms and by implication likely to have the highest worm load. Gender distribution suggested that there were boys more than girls in schools in both kingdoms. In both kingdoms, there was a significantly high level of reduction in worm infestation and worm load. Deworming of school children provided an easy and sustainable access to the high risk group for helminthic infection and the integration of deworming into the routine activities of teachers and health workers, programme sustainability can be ensured. However, concurrent implementation of the holistic helminthic control package is essential to achieve an overall reduction in the disease burden.
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Service quality and students’ satisfaction with the professional teacher development programmes by distance mode in a South African university - Oduaran, Akpovire (South African journal of higher education, 2011)
This article reports on the relationship between seven factors that described dimensions of education service quality and overall service quality on one hand, and students’ satisfaction with the professional teacher development programmes by distance mode in a South African University on the other. We sought to find out whether students enrolled in the Advanced Certificate in Education and National Professional Diploma in Education academic programmes offered by distance mode by the School of Continuing Education were satisfied with the quality of service delivery. We were also interested in finding out the factors that contributed most to students’ satisfaction with academic programme delivery. The dependent variable in this study was held to be the overall student satisfaction and the independent variable was the education service quality that measured the level of students’ satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the service performance. The sample consisted of 313 respondents randomly selected from a population of 916 students enrolled in the School. Data were collected by means of a questionnaire that was tested for validity and reliability. The major finding was that the correlation coefficients of all the clustered quality dimensions and student satisfaction were significantly correlated at 95 per cent confidence level (i.e. P = .05, meaning that the students were largely satisfied). The implication of this correlation is that all service quality dimensions were significantly correlated with student satisfaction as well as significantly correlated with themselves, and this was deemed as good enough for an academic programme that is delivered by distance mode.
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Education language policy process in multilingual societies: Global visions and local agendas in India, Nigeria and UNESCO - Odugu, Desmond Ikenna (2011)
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Water and climate change in Africa - from causes to consequences - Oestigaard, Terje (2011)
There is a need to extend the climate change discourse. This should not be by paying less attention to the causes, which are now well known, but by stressing more the consequences, which have been ...
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Second National Communication on Climate Changes in Guinea-Bissau - Of, Republic (2011)
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Relevance of integrating Information Communication Technology (ICT) into programmes of teacher formation in Nigerian universities - Ofoegbu, Felicia I. (Educational Foundations, 2011)
The paper examined the tool of Information Communication Technology (ICT), its relevance and the need to integrate it into teacher formation programmes in Nigerian universities. The paper defined ICT in pedagogical context and so established its implicatians in education management for teacher education. It acknowledged the challenges facing the Nigerian education system and in particular the universities in the use of ICT materials in the development of teachers. It was concluded that the relevance of integrating Information Communication Technology into teacher formation programme in Nigerian universities was not questionable. Hence it recommended that the barrage of problems confronting the communication tool need to be reduced significantly or eliminated for effective teacher formation.
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Assessment of the Implementation of the Secondary School Skill-Based Curriculum to Youth Empowerment in Nigeria - Ofoha, Dorothy (Edo Journal of Counselling, 2011)
This study was conducted to assess how the Nigerian secondary school vocational and technical education curriculum was implemented with a view to ascertain the extent to which it has empowered students for self-employment. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The sample comprised 380 junior and senior secondary school [JSS and SSS] students and 120 teachers, selected from twelve secondary schools drawn across three states in Nigeria, one state from each of North Central, South East, and South West geopolitical zones of the country. Stratified random sampling technique was applied to select student-sample while purposive sampling was used for teachersample. The schools covered by the study comprised four categories: federal government school [FGS], state government school [SGS], high class private school [HCPS], and low class private school [LCPS]. The study utilized both quantitative and qualitative techniques in data collection and analysis with questionnaires and observation as main instruments. Results revealed  that sampled students have learnt significant self-employable entrepreneurial skills in 6 out of 36 vocational areas. Also, their entrepreneurial capability was found low, as there were no significant production of marketable goods and services to show for their practical knowledge. The study recommends, amongst others, integration of entrepreneurship education in the teaching-learning process, as this will enable students to be motivated in identifying entrepreneurial opportunities. Key words: Nigerian youth, entrepreneurial skills, self-employment, vocational and technical education, skill-based curriculum, implementation
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AN EMPIRICAL ANALISIS OF THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON COCOA PRODUCTION IN SELECTED COUNTRIES IN WEST AFRICA - Ofori‐Boateng, Kenneth; Insah, Baba (2011)
ABSTRACT The study examined the impact of climate change on cocoa production in Ghana, Nigeria and Cote D’Ivoire from 1969 to 2009. A translog production function based on agronomic ideas was employed. The model was estimated using time series data with the Engle-Granger Error Correction Technique (ECM). The result shows that the two climatic variables, their lags and interaction with other leading variables have various degrees of impact on cocoa output in the selected countries. The ECM showed different speed of adjustment to long run equilibrium. It is therefore recommended that the authorities in these countries develop adaptation strategies that would fit into local climatic conditions. This could take the form of extension services to enhance the maintenance of cocoa shade that contributes to buffering temperatures and also improve hydrological cycling. Establishment of irrigation systems in farms through the provision of infrastructure, education and training for cocoa farmers are also encouraged.
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The right to economic empowerment of persons with disabilities in Nigeria: how enabled? - Ofuani, Anwuli Irene (African Human Rights Law Journal, 2011)
In many societies, including Nigeria, persons with disabilities (PWDs) are extremely poor and disadvantaged. Economic empowerment is an effective means through which PWDs can fend for themselves and reduce poverty. The article focuses on the right of PWDs in Nigeria to economic empowerment. It argues that PWDs in Nigeria lack the opportunity to economically empower themselves, especially in relation to the Nigerians with Disability Act 1993. It also suggests ways through which PWDs can attain economic empowerment.
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An analysis of ICT policy development and practice in teacher education in Kenya between 1997-2007 - Ogange, Beatrice Obura (2011)
This study, entitled 'An analysis of ICT policy development and practice in teacher education in Kenya between 1997 and 2007', is a qualitative study that uses a historical interpretive approach involving documentary analysis, interviews and case 'studies, to document the evolution of ICT policies relevant to teacher education in post independence Kenya, and explore the practices among teachers and teacher educators with ICT between 1997 and 2007. It examines the policy- practice relationship in the context of teacher education. The thesis draws from the work of Elmore and also Fullan to understand the change process with educational ICT policies. Not much research has been done in this area in Kenya and this study is therefore a useful contribution to the body of knowledge on leT policy development and practice in teacher education in developing country contexts. The ICT policy process for teacher education in Kenya takes place in a 4-Tier framework that involves international organisations at Tier 1, the Ministry of Education, other ministries and associated bodies at Tier 2, private or public sector organisations at Tier 3, and pre-service and in-service teacher education programmes at Tier 4. There is lack of co-ordination within and between these Tiers, which results in varied practices that portray differential understandings and interpretations of policy in regard to the place of ICT in teacher education.Despite the exposure to ICT training programmes, availability of computers in various institutions and in some instances, a national ICT curriculum, teacher educators' and teachers' practices in subject teaching do not reflect the policy provisions on ICT pedagogic practice. The national ICT policy, therefore, is hyperationalised and not necessarily policy in action as seen in the Case programmes. The policy discourse disjunction and stratification in the 4-Tier ICT policy development and implementation framework is responsible for the slow pace of change in training and teaching practices in Kenya. This thesis proposes that teacher needs and competencies with ICT should be identified in a backward mapping approach. This will ensure transformative practices in teaching and teacher education, reduce the occurrence of hyperationalisation and allow for consensus building regarding the place of ICT in teacher education programmes and teaching in Kenya.
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An audit of 3859 preadmission chest radiographs of apparently healthy students in a Nigerian Tertiary Institution - Ogbeide, OU; Adeyekun, AA (Nigerian medical journal : journal of the Nigeria Medical Association, 2011)
Chest radiographs are routinely requested as part of the medical screening process prior to admission to institutions. Literature on the yield of such an exercise is sparse especially in the Nigerian setting. This study was therefore carried out to assess the usefulness of routine chest radiography for students at the time of admission.This was a prospective study of 3859 chest X-rays taken at the department of radiology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital for one admission screening for the 2008/2009 academic year. The age and sex of the subjects were also recorded. The heart, lung fields and bony thorax were examined for any abnormality.Out of the 3859 pre-admission chest radiographs studied, there were 1951 males or 50.56% and 1908 females or 49.44% subjects. The mean age for males was 21.15±3.This study has shown that pre-admission routine chest radiography in asymptomatic patients remains a relevant screening tool for medical fitness during admissions into institutions. However because of dangers of exposure to ionizing radiation, we advise that a detailed medical history and physical examination be done to restrict its use to only those subjects with signs and symptoms suggestive of disease.
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Patterns of left ventricular geometry in hypertensive patients in University of Benin teaching hospital, Benin city - Ogbemudia, EJ; Ao, Obasohan (Annals of Biomedical Sciences, 2011)
Systemic hypertension is associated with different left ventricular geometric adaptations, which are matched to systemic hemodynamics and ventricular load. Four geometric patterns have been described. The prevalence of these left ventricular geometric patterns in hypertension has been reported in other places but, the prevalence in university of Benin teaching hospital is not known. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of the different left ventricular geometric patterns in hypertensive patients in university of Benin teaching hospital Benin City. Two hundred and seventy-four (247) recently diagnosed hypertensive subjects had trans thoracic echocardiography done to determine the left ventricular mass (LVM) and relative wall thickness (RWT). The geometric pattern was then derived from the LVM and RWT. The prevalence of each geometric pattern was determined as a percentage of the total number of subjects. Concentric hypertrophy was the most prevalent geometric pattern (30.8%), concentric remodeling was however the least prevalent (19.4%). The prevalence of eccentric hypertrophy was 27.9% while, that of normal geometry was 21.9%. The prevalence of left ventricular geometric patterns in hypertension is as follows; concentric hypertrophy 30.8%, eccentric hypertrophy 27.9%, normal geometry 21.9% and concentric remodeling 19.4%. Keywords : Prevalence, left ventricular geometry, hypertension.
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Pollution Problems and an Engineering Approach to the Management and Control of Industrial Effluents in Ota,Nigeria - Ogbiye, Adebanji Samuel (2011)
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Security and Crime Prevention in Academic Libraries: A Case Study of the Kano State College of Education, Kano, Nigeria - Ogbonyomi, Andrew Leo (Library Philosophy and Practice, 2011)
The security and prevention of crimes in academic libraries have always been major concerns to the librarians of these libraries. Attempts of many authors to suggest solutions to these disturbing issues have not yielded the required solution. In this research work, the researcher looked into a case study of an institution, which is making frantic efforts to fight theft, mutilation, vandalism and defacement of its information materials. This research work discovered that poverty, carelessness and selfishness among the patrons of the Kano State College of Education Library are major causes of crimes in the library, while poor funding, inadequate staffing and lack of vigilance on the part of the staff are responsible for some of the crimes committed in the library. The recommendations of this research work include a more intensive user education, increase in the finding and training and retraining of the staff of the library, will go a long way to reducing crimes and insecurity of information material in the Kano State College of Education Library.
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Students’ off-campus residence and impact on localities: The case of the University of Benin and Ekosodin village - Ogeah, FN; Ajalaye, V (Global Journal of Social Sciences, 2011)
One of the problems facing most Nigerian Universities is inadequate accommodation facilities which makes many students seek accommodation off-campus in the surrounding localities. This paper examines the impact of University of Benin students off-campus residence on Ekosodin village. A field survey was carried out with the use of questionnaire. The study reveals that the presence of the students in Ekosodin has brought significant changes both positively and negatively on the physical and socio economic  environment of the village. Although the students enjoy the close proximity between the village and the university, they experience some problems living in the village. These include increase in rent, crime occurrence, and poor supply of water and electricity. The paper therefore urges the state government to improve on the water and electricity supplies, as well as providing adequate security measures in the village. The landlords should also provide boreholes in the hostels for students use.
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The effects of HIV and AIDS on teachers in curriculum implementation in public secondary schools in Rongo District, Kenya - Ogembo, Beatrice A (2011)
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The pattern of benign jaw tumours in a university teaching hospital in kenya: A 19-year audit - Ogeng’o, Julius A; Chindia; Butt, Fawzia; Waigayu, E.; Bahra, Jyoti; Dimba, Elizabeth (2011)
The pattern of benign jaw tumours in a unnersity teaching hospital in kenya: (a 19-year audit)
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Influence of School committee members on resource management in public schools in Gucha South District, Kenya - Ogesaka, Bismarck O (2011)
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Undergraduates' access to e-learning in Nigeria : policy implications : research paper - Ogochukwu, Nwaocha Vivian (2011)
This paper explores students' access to e-learning policy implications for tertiary institution administration in Nigeria. The stratified random sampling method was employed in selecting five tertiary institutions. 500 undergraduates were randomly chosen to represent the sample size. Data obtained were analysed using descriptive statistics and population t-test of single means. Results of the analysis signified that the number of students in Nigerian tertiary institutions who have access to e-learning technology was insignificant. It is expected that the results obtained from this study will assist policy makers and University administrators find solutions to making e-learning technology more accessible to undergraduates at all levels.
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Correlate of social problem-solving and adjustment among secondary school students in Ondo State, Nigeria - Ogoemeka; Helen, Obioma (Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2011)
The main purpose of this study was to find out the relationship between social problem solving and adjustment of senior secondary III students. A total of 300 students of both sexes were randomly selected from 3 local governments of Ondo state. The participants responded to a standardized instrument with seven valid scales; these are: social problem solving, adjustment, emotional intelligence, Ibadan creativity Assessment, Self-Efficacy, Social Support, and Cognitive Processing inventory. Using Pearson Correlation and Multiple Regression Procedure, the result indicated that the five independent variables correlated with each other and when put together, were effective in predicting adjustment and social problem-solving except social support. Similarly, when the variables are taken individually, only creativity was a potent predictor of social problem-solving while creativity and cognitive ability were strong predictors of adjustment. On the basis of these findings, it was recommended that intervention programme should be organized for students for improving their emotional intelligence, creativity, cognitive ability, self efficacy and problem solving skills.
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Factors influencing the implementation of inclusive education in public primary schools in Mombasa County, Kenya - Ogolla, Patricia (2011)
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Factors determining students' academic performance in public secondary schools in Karemo Division, Siaya District, Kenya - Ogonya, Olga A (2011)
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Climate change and natural resource use in Eastern Africa: Impacts, adaptation and mitigation - Oguge, NO (2011)
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Inclusive Growth in Nigeria: Policy Issues and Options for Poverty Reduction - Ogujiuba, Kanayo; Alehile, Sam (Social Science Research Network, 2011)
Nigeria has experienced rapidly rising income and non income inequalities in the last decade, leading to increasing concerns that the benefits of the country’s GDP growth are not being equitably shared, which has derailed the growth process itself. This paper posits that inclusive growth is linked with equal opportunity that emphasizes both the creation of and equal access to opportunities for all. Inclusive growth differentiates inequalities due to differences in efforts from those due to differences in individual circumstances: the former reflects market-based incentives and should not be disregarded; while the latter is often reflective of social exclusion associated with market, institutional, and policy failures, and should be eliminated. It is imperative, that Nigeria’s development agenda should be inclusive growth oriented upwards. The paper suggests that a development strategy for Nigeria should be anchored on inclusive growth fundamentals, focusing on redistributive public expenditure, increasing rate of job creation from growth and a broad based sectoral growth. This would encompass the key elements of effective poverty reduction and, more importantly, advance the current development agenda (Vision 20:2020) significantly.
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Inclusive growth in Nigeria: policy issues and options for poverty reduction - Ogujiuba, Kanayo; Alehile, Samuel K. (International Journal of Social and Economic Research, 2011)
Nigeria has experienced rapidly rising income and non income inequalities in the last decade, leading to increasing concerns that the benefits of the country's GDP growth are not being equitably shared, which has derailed the growth process itself. This paper posits that inclusive growth is linked with equal opportunity that emphasizes both the creation of and equal access to opportunities for all. Inclusive growth differentiates inequalities due to differences in efforts from those due to differences in individual circumstances: the former reflects market-based incentives and should not be disregarded; while the latter is often reflective of social exclusion associated with market, institutional, and policy failures, and should be eliminated. It is imperative, that Nigeria's development agenda should be inclusive growth oriented upwards. The paper suggests that a development strategy for Nigeria should be anchored on inclusive growth fundamentals, focusing on redistributive public expenditure, increasing rate of job creation from growth and a broad based sectoral growth. This would encompass the key elements of effective poverty reduction and, more importantly, advance the current development agenda (Vision 20:2020) significantly.
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The Development of Ethnic Identity among African-American, African Immigrant and Diasporic African Immigrant University Students - Ogundipe; Victor, Aurore Y. (2011)
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DIFFERENTIAL EFFECTS OF SOME COUNSELING INTERVENTIONS ON COGNITIVE OUTCOMES IN SECONDARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS IN NIGERIA - Ogunmakin, A.O. (INTED2011 Proceedings, 2011)
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The Context of Training Teachers to Implement A Socially Relevant Science Education in Africa - Ogunniyi, Meshach B. (African Journal of Research in Mathematics Science and Technology Education, 2011)
The underlying assumption to this paper is that learners' ability to appreciate the relevance of school science and its importance to socio-economic development of their communities to a large extent depends on the quality of instruction they receive from their teachers. A popular conundrum is that no country is greater than the calibre of its teachers. However, a sort of Mathew's principle of the “haves” having more and the “have-nots” losing even what they do have tends to hold. Hence, learners of well-trained teachers tend to outperform those of poorly trained teachers on most tasks. A vivid example here in South Africa is the usual wide chasm between the matriculation results of learners from the former well-resourced Model C schools and those (with few exceptions due to massive support) from the previously disadvantaged schools. In pursuit of relevance many African political leaders and policy makers have called on teacher training institutions to produce teachers who are capable of making school science relevant to learners' home environment. This paper reports an attempt that has been made to equip teachers in such a way that makes science accessible, interesting and complementary to learners' indigenous knowledge and life worlds in general.
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Use of Serial Publications by the Academic Staff of School of Arts and Social Sciences in Adeyemi College of Education Ondo State, Nigeria - Ogunniyi, Samuel Oke; Akerele, Johnson A.; Afolabi, Adeola F. (Library Philosophy and Practice, 2011)
The article investigated the use of serial publications in Adeyemi College of Education Library, Ondo, by the academic staff of the School of Arts and Social Sciences. Questionnaire was the main instrument of collecting data from the respondents. Also, complete enumeration sampling method was used. Out of the 49 questionnaires administered, 30 (61.2%) were returned and found useful for analysis. The study found that 20(66.7%) used the serial section of the Library while 10 (33.3%) did not. Also, 12 (6.6. %), 6(20%) and 12 (40%) used the section very often, often and rarely, respectively. It was inferred from the result that those that were not using the section did so because of the notion that there is non-availability of new journals in their areas of interest. It was recommended that the serial section should send list of recent journals and photocopies of contents' table to relevant departments to improve the use of the section.
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AWARENESS OF TEACHERS ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING SERVICES IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA - Ogunsanmi, Joyce Olufunke (International journal of academic research in business & social sciences, 2011)
This study investigated the awareness of primary school teachers toward the effectiveness of guidance and counseling services in primary schools in Nigeria. The purpose was to find out the awareness of teachers in primary schools in Nigerian toward the effectiveness of each of the guidance counselling services with a view to understanding their level of knowledge of the services when fully introduced into the primary school system in Nigeria. A research hypothesis was postulated and tested using t-test analysis. Results revealed that there was no significant difference in the awareness of male and female teachers towards the effectiveness of guidance and counseling services in primary schools. The implications of the findings were discussed.
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Internet And E-Learning Technologies And The Adult Educator In Nigeria - Oguzor, Nkasiobi Silas; Adebola, Helen Ebunoluwa (The International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2011)
The internet has proved to be one of the greatest learning resources available in the 21st Century. Modern education is becoming progressively more dynamic. Internet has helped man to see the other part of the world at the click of a mouse. Various forms of instructional technologies such as the overhead projector, opaque projector, filmstrip and slide projectors, radio and television to mention but a few have been used as media in instructional process. In recent times, e-learning emerged as the fastest means by which one can teach and learn online. This paper explores the concept of e-learning. It outlined and discussed the needed e-learning resources for the usage of academic adult educators. Some of them are Computer, CD-ROM Packages, videophone system and digital library. It enumerated the benefits of e-learning to academic adult educators such as collaborative studies, virtual library. It recommends among other things that the government of Nigeria should provide computerized/digital libraries for accessibility of information in the internet.
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THE USAGE OF ENGLISH CONJUNCTS BY STUDENTS IN SELECTED TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA - Ojetunde, Folasade; Otedola, Michael; Okanlawon, Bidemi (2011)
This study examined the usage of conjuncts by students in selected tertiary institutions in Southwestern Nigeria. It discussed the problems associated with the usage of conjuncts among the selected students with a view to determining their level of mastery of conjuncts and the effect of this on their acquisition of English. The data for the study were drawn from an essay writing assignment given to 675 selected first year students across nine tertiary institutions in Southwestern Nigeria. The institutions were selected using stratified random sampling technique. Seventy-five (75) students were drawn from each institution using purposive random sampling procedure. The findings revealed that out of the nine semantic classes of conjuncts examined in this study, enumerative conjuncts 855 (41.93%) were mostly used by the students in their essay writing out of 2039 instances of conjuncts used by the students followed by appositive conjuncts 477 (23.39%), resultative conjuncts 236 (11.57%), summative conjuncts 210 (10.30%), contrastive conjuncts 160 (7.85%), inferential conjuncts 52 (2.55%), transitional conjuncts 49 (2.40%) while replacive and reformatory conjuncts were not used at all. Obviously, the usage of conjuncts generally was restricted to certain semantic classes that the students were familiar with. This accounted for a monotonous usage of the conjuncts. In spite of the high frequency and correct usage of the familiar conjuncts, there were redundant, monotonous and random usage of conjuncts, inappropriate choice of conjuncts and semantic errors which were least expected of advanced learners of English as the ones used in this study. The study therefore concluded that the students had poor mastery of conjuncts in terms of the monotony exhibited in their usage of conjuncts and the errors committed. The attention of teachers of English and curriculum planners of English courses for Nigerian institutions of learning was called to this problem.
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Educational Leadership with a Difference: A Case Study of Starehe Boys Centre and School, Kenya - Ojiambo, Peter Otiato (Journal of the world universities forum, 2011)
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The influence of school libraries on performance in the English subject in public secondary schools in Homabay District, Kenya - Ojijo, Agnes A (2011)
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Vocational and Technical Education in Nigeria: Issues, Problems and Prospects’ Dimensions (IPP) - Ojimba, Daso Peter (2011)
Vocational education deals with the training or retraining designed to prepare individuals to enter into apaid employment in any recognized occupation. On the other hand technical education deals with thetraining of technical personnel for the purposes of initiating, facilitating and implementing thetechnological development of a nation and create the basic awareness of technological literacy to ouryouths. In Nigeria, the training of technical personnel has witnessed formidable challenges ranging frompoor funding to inadequate facilities, brain drain, poor staff training and defective curricular. This paperintends to critically examine the issues, problems and prospects of vocational and technical education inNigeria and suggest ways to improve the teaching and learning of vocational/technical education withenhanced enthusiasm and vibrancy.
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Influence of headteachers' leadership styles on students' KCSE performance in public secondary schools in Masaba South District, Kenya - Okari, Festus N (2011)
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Mechanisms and effects of special education financing policy in Kenya. - Okatch, Pamela A (2011)
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The Receptivity of Prospective University Candidates in Lagos Mainland Coaching Centres to Distance Learning: Implication for Enhancing Access to Higher Education in Nigeria - Oke, GG; Ifezue, JN; Ibe, DO (Annals of Modern Education, 2011)
This study explored the receptivity of prospective university candidates in Lagos State, Nigeria, to distance learning. The study population comprised 1155 secondary school leavers enrolled in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) coaching centres in Lagos Mainland. The study was carried out in two phases. In phase one, we gave a short sensitization talk on the benefits of distance learning and its potentials for ameliorating difficulties in gaining access to university education. Phase two involved short telephone conventions with 300 selected subjects who participated in phase one. They were simply asked to indicate whether, on the basis of their new awareness, they were willing/not willing to utilise the distance learning mode to access university education. The analysis and tests of hypotheses focused strictly on receptivity to distance learning in relation to age group, gender, marital status, number of years of graduation, quality of the senior secondary school certificate (SSSC), and number of times of JAMB attempt. There was a highly significant association between age, marital status and number of times of writing examination JAMB and receptivity to distance learning. It was concluded that the high receptivity to distance learning demonstrated by secondary school leavers has a great promise and challenge for widening access to university education in Nigeria.
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Assessment of the problems postgraduate students face in accessing e-resources at Makerere University, Uganda : a comparison between education and LIS students - Okello‐Obura, Constant (Mousaion, 2011)
Technology has become an integral part of higher education learning. With increased usage of instructional technology, web-based instructional resources such as electronic textbooks, journals, reviews and bulletins are making their way into the higher education system (Njagi, Smith & Isabell 2003; Okello-Obura & Magara 2008). In order to better understand the situation at Makerere University, a study was carried out on the e-resources-seeking behaviour of LIS postgraduate students and was subsequently published (Okello-Obura & Ikoja-Odongo 2010). With a view to drawing more lessons, a similar study was commissioned for postgraduate students in education at the same university. The objectives of the study were to: determine the knowledge or skills that postgraduate education students have as regards e-information access; establish the problems postgraduate education students face in accessing e-information resources; compare the level of skills for e-resources utilisation and problems faced by LIS and postgraduate education students; and recommend appropriate measures to address the problems facing e-resources access at Makerere University. The study used a structured questionnaire for data collection, and convenience sampling was used to select the participants. To ensure a fair comparison, the same number of LIS students and education students were selected to participate. To provide uniformity in the study, both first and second-year postgraduate students were considered alongside LIS postgraduate students. The findings show that the respondents have positive attitudes towards e-resources utilisation. The problems identified by both groups of students include: slow Internet connectivity; inadequately networked computers; lack of access to low-cost printers in the library; inability to use advanced search strategies on most databases; and a lack of awareness of most of the e-resources. The study recommends inter alia that the speed of Internet connectivity should be improved by acquiring more bandwidth - or that a better option should be explored through the University Directorate of ICTs; lecturers should enforce the use of e-resources among postgraduate students, low-cost printing services should be provided in all postgraduate students' laboratories and dedicated to printing only online resources; awareness campaigns among both lecturers and postgraduate students should be intensified; and implementation of a phone text alert system should be explored with a friendly telecommunications company in the country. The findings of these studies will help library planners, LIS educators and education lecturers to consider ways to improve on e-resources access and utilisation. It is hoped that it will provoke new thinking towards improving the situation at the university library.
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Library and Information Science Education and Training in Uganda: Trends, Challenges, and the Way Forward - Okello‐Obura, Constant; Kigongo‐Bukenya, I.M.N. (Education Research International, 2011)
In today's public and private sectors, corporate governance is a key focus, and management of libraries, records, archives, and information centers is an increasingly important preoccupation. This implies that the issue of LIS education should not be taken lightly. As the economy grows, the demand for information will propel the demand for LIS professionals because of the need to manage different kinds of documents. This paper, based on relevant literature review and the authors' experience as LIS practitioners and educators, aims at discussing this subject and highlights important issues to be addressed. The paper makes a brief exploration of LIS education in Uganda, identifies the challenges, and proposes strategies as the way forward. It recommends that as LIS education and training seeks a wider role in society, there is a need to prepare students for careers in a rapidly changing world. This requires multidisciplinary education, greater emphasis on core knowledge, and fully well-articulated graduate programmes to meet the requisite of LIS professionals.
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COMPLEXITIES AND CONTRADICTIONS IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY IN UGANDA - Okello, Benson (2011)
The hope for better life after school is dashed into pieces when one comes out of an institution of higher learning and only to find out that actually he or she does not have job market requirements. Those individuals should be gotten hold of before they become alienated by teaching them basic vocational skills in secondary schools to carve their failure in the labor market. This survey presented the complexities and contradictions in vocational education in Uganda. Data for the study were gotten through the use of structured questionnaire and personal interview and analysed using simple percentage. Major finding which were drawn from data collected from 100 randomly sampled students of Kyambogo University, Uganda revealed that students join technical course because they have no school fees for secondary school education. As a result of the above, the study advocated that apprenticeships should be promoted so that people can get trained from the work places.
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Factors influencing completion of constituency development funded projects in secondary schools in Rongo District, Kenya - Okelo, Samwel O. (2011)
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Influence of head teacher leadership strategies on academic performance in public schools in Starehe district, Nairobi, Kenya - Okeo, Joash O (2011)
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Effects of constructivist teaching strategy on secondary schools students' achievement in mole concept in chemistry in Meru South District, Kenya - Okere, Mark I. O.; Njue, Antony; Wachanga, Samuel W. (Egerton Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, 2011)
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Influence of Father-Absence and Socioeconomic Status on Locus of Control and Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Kenya - Okero, R. (2011)
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Student’s Perception of Discipline and Authority: A case of Secondary Schools in Taita-Taveta, Kenya - Okero, R. (2011)
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The effects of attitude on teaching and learning of mathematics: a case study of Kinyago school, Nairobi, Kenya - Oketch, Obuny George (2011)
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Schooling challenges and coping mechanisms adapted by student-mothers in secondary schools in Nyando District, Kenya - Okeyo, Linnah Apondi (2011)
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Use of Electronic Information Sources by Postgraduate Students in Nigeria: Influencing Factors - Okiki, Olatokunbo Christopher; Asiru, S. M. (Library Philosophy and Practice, 2011)
The study investigated the factors that influenced the use of electronic information sources by postgraduate students in six Universities in the South West, Nigeria. Questionnaire was the main research instrument used. 2500 copies of questionnaire were distributed and 2,187 copies were returned. The findings revealed that the factors that influenced the use of electronic information sources by respondents varied according to their program of study, the need to carry out researches to excel in their academic endeavour and versatility in the use of information technologies to search for information recommendations were made for the identified problems in the use of electronic information sources.
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Towards a Revolutionary Education and Teacher Development in Some Selected African Countries - Okoli, Nkechi (Lwati: a journal of contemporary research, 2011)
Many Africa nations face myriads of problems and challenges especially in their educational systems at the turn of the 21st century. The fact that Africa is at the bottom of education for all (EFA) and is fraught with the highest level of illiteracy globally, poverty, squalor, corruption, bad governance, political instability, socioeconomic inequalities and segregation, ethnic violence etc point to the fact that the educational system is in shambles. The problems education has solved in other countries of the world are still plaguing Africa. The role of quality education and teachers in promoting literacy and raising a high class of intellectuals and work force, who tackle problems, cannot be overemphasised. The study highlights the fact that nations devoid of effective teachers with inadequate degree of intellectual and professional background required for teachers’ assignment, poor level of commitment to teaching, lack of job satisfaction etc are bound to lag behind. Education is the key to modernisation but teachers hold the key to the door. No nation can be great or rise above the quality of its educational system and no educational system can rise above the quality of its teachers. The study looked at the situation in Tanzania, Mozambique, Nigeria and Uganda. Teaching is perceived as a profession for non-performers. Teachers are down-trodden and despised. It is therefore not surprising the picture that Africa paints. There is urgent need for a great change in education and teacher development in Africa. The study recommends a revolution of the profession, by breaking all barriers to professionalism. LWATI: A Journal of Contemporary Research , 8(1), 24-34, 2011
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Globalisation and Funding of Higher Education in Africa - Okoli, Nkechi; Nyewusira, Benjamin N. (Lwati: a journal of contemporary research, 2011)
The study focuses on the effects of the forces of globalisation on the funding of higher education in Africa. It posits that since the 1960s the human capitalist theory promoted the funding of education especially at the tertiary level both in the developed and developing countries. However at the turn of the 21st century, the forces of globalisation have brought to bear on the nation states (destabilised nation states) especially in Africa that educational policies have been redefined or reframed in such a manner that has negatively affected education. The inequalities created by the scapes and rifts of globalisation are glaring and damaging. The study recommends a rethinking of globalisation in such a way as to carry along every group, especially African nations. LWATI: A Journal of Contemporary Research , 8(2), 1-8, 2011
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Pattern of congenital anomalies as seen in university of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria - Okonkwo, IR; Omoruyi, HO; Abhulimhen-lyoha, Bl; Omoigberale, AI (DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), 2011)
Background: Congenital malformations are a major cause of perinatal and neonatal deaths, and disability both in developed and developing countries. Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the pattern of congenital anomalies seen in babies admitted into the special care baby unit of University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo state, Nigeria. Method: A prospective register of all congenital anomalies seen in newborns were kept within the study period of 2years. The details of each child's anomaly were documented and characterized. All the babies with congenital anomalies admitted from f January 2008 to 31 st December 2009 were included in this study. Results: A total of 153 babies were admitted during the study period, 85 (5.6%) had congenital anomalies. More male babies had congenital anomalies, though the finding was not statistically significant. Booking status of the mother was significantly associated with having a child with congenital anomalies. More term babies had congenital anomalies than preterm babies. One quarter of the babies with congenital anomalies, died within the neonatal period. Gastrointestinal system malformations (36.5%) were the most common. CNS anomalies was second (29.4%) with myelomeningocele being the most common anomaly (18.8%), followed by musculoskeletal system anomalies (14.2%), genitourinary system (10.6%), chromosomal (5.9%), cardiovascular (3.5%). Conclusion: The pattern of congenital anomalies in our region is different from that of developed countries. The booking status of the mother is significantly associated with having a child with congenital anomaly. Proper antenatal care could help detect this problem for early intervention.
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Funding Teacher Education: a Catalyst for Enhancing the Universal Basic Education in IMO State of Nigeria - Okoro, Martin Umachi (2011)
Funding teacher education: A catalyst for enhancing the Universal Basic Education in Irno state of Nigeria The goal of Universal Basic Education (UBE) launched by the federal republic of Nigeria in 1999 for the purpose of Education for All by the year 20 15 is in doubt. A large body of literature has identified the challenges to its successful realization, name1y:poor funding, infrastructure availability,technology resources, lack of teachers, lack of continued education and professional development of teachers, administrative and management problems etc(Hinch1iffe (2002); Aduawa-Ogieghan, (2006), Okecha (2008), Rankin & Aytac, (2006), UNESCO (2004), Ayo (2002), Olaniyan & Olabanji (2008). Thisstudy was designed to inquirewhether financial support for teacher initial education and con.tinued education can enhance the successful implementation of Universal Basic Education in Imo State of Nigeria. It inquires the level of teacher preparedness for their job and whether state funding of teacher education could help the production of qualified teachers for UBE in Imo State of Nigeria.The ultimate goal is to seek to identify the best practice for planning, policy and future research The population for the study is primary school teachers in Imo State who teach primary 1-6, from which a sample of 158 emerged. A 30-item questionnaire was used to elicit information from the respondents. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistical and reported frequencies, percentages, means, analysis of variance and Post Hoc. Three research questions guided the researcher in this study. The significant findings of this research revealed that teachers in Imo state feel adequately prepared for their profession. It showed that teachers are unable to finance their initial and continuing education without the help of parents and family. The data also suggests thatstate funding of teacher education will positively affect UBE in Imo State.In other words, the funding teacher education could be a catalyst for achieving UBE in Imo State of Nigeria.
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Physicochemical Analysis and Trace Metal Levels of Rain Water for Environmental Pollution Monitoring in Ile - Ife, Southwestern Nigeria - Okoye, Anthony C.; Oluyemi, E. A.; Oladipo, Akeem Adeyemi; Ezeonu, F. C. (2011)
Physicochemical analysis of freefall rain water samples in Ile-Ife was carried out to determine the anthropogenic contribution to the chemical properties of rain water in Ile-Ife. The levels of Pb, Zn, Cd, Na, K, Cu, As, Fe, Cl - and Si were determined using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). The mean levels of the elements ranged from less than 0.01mg/l for Zn to 46.01mg/l for Cl - . A comparison of the elemental concentrations with WHO guidelines showed that with the exception of As and Pb limits, the level of all other elements investigated were below the WHO maximum allowable concentrations. Factor analysis revealed that four major factors are contributing to the elemental composition of rain water in Ile- Ife. They are biomass/residential wood combustion, refuse incineration, road dust, and vehicular activities.
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Cross-cultural training and expatriate adjustment: A study of western expatriates in Nigeria - Okpara, John O.; Kabongo, Jean D. (Journal of World Business, 2011)
Multinational corporations (MNCs) are having difficulty retaining expatriates for their global operations. It is estimated that 10–80% of expatriates sent on foreign assignments return home prematurely. One of the reasons for expatriates’ failure has been cited as the inability of these managers and/or their spouses to adapt to the host-country's culture. As a result, cross-culture training programs provided to employees and their families by MNCs have become crucially important for successful international operations. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of cross-cultural training (CCT) on different facets of expatriate managers’ adjustment in Nigeria. A sample of 226 multinational western expatriate managers working in Nigeria was surveyed for this study. Results show that different types of cross-cultural training affect expatriates’ adjustment. Implications for practice are identified and discussed.
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The European Union Training Mission in Somalia: Lessons Learnt for EU Security Sector Reform - Oksamytna, Kseniya (2011)
The European Union’s mission to contribute to the training of the Somali Security Forces is the first military training mission launched by the EU. Deployed in April 2010, EUTM is nearing the end of its mandate: the training of the recruits will be completed by mid-July 2011. The mission was carried out in close coordination with the US, the African Union and the Ugandan army, and contributed to the EU’s visibility in East Africa. However, given the overall feebleness of Somalia’s Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and its inability to implement reform, the political effectiveness of the mission is doubtful. In the current context, EUTM should not be extended beyond its original mandate. The EU and other donors should instead support more functional local administrations and make future assistance to the TFG contingent upon tangible progress towards completing transitional tasks, a normalization of political life, and restoring the provision of public services.
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A Case Study of Information Technology Education and Economic Development in Rural Nigeria - Okunoye, Adekunle; Bertaux, Nancy; Bada, Abiodun O.; Crable, Elaine; Brodzinski, James D (2011)
This essay presents a case study of Information Technology (IT) education as a contributor to economic and human development in rural Nigeria. The case of Summit Computers suggests that for developing countries to benefit from advances in IT, the following factors are of great importance and can be enhanced by IT education initiatives: convenience, affordability, emphasis on participation and empowerment of local users, encouragement of entrepreneurship, and building awareness among potential users. Additionally, careful attention should be given to how IT training can meet local employment and other needs are important factors in rural communities in developing countries such as Nigeria.
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The impact of East African Community on the growth of University Education in Kenya - Okuta, Celestine (2011)
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The influence of teachers' perception on learners' achievement in inclusive education in public primary schools in Nakuru Municipality, Kenya - Okuto, Justine A (2011)
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Bibliotherapeutic Influence on Nigerian Female University Students: Self-Report on Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors. - Okwilagwe, Oshiotse Andrew (2011)
This study examines the influence of self-prescribed literature on sex education of female students at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. The sample population consists of 303 married, engaged, those in love and those yet to fall in love female students. The analysis of data reveals that they read books specifically on friendship, love, marriage and sex, and other related literature on romance, suspense, adventure, science fiction and true life stories. Furthermore, the results show that the main opportunities of instruction on sex and sexual behavior open to the respondents are books, friends and hardly their teachers and parents. They do recommend similar sources of information to their friends and relations.
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Methodological approaches to sexuality education in secondary schools in Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria - Ola, Omolayo O; Oyerinde, Oyewole Olusesan; amosu, Ademola M; Degun, Adenike M; Thomas, Adebo M (Archives of Applied Science Research, 2011)
Adolescence is generally agreed to be the period between the ages of ten and nineteen Adolescents are at risk of unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS, poor pregnancy outcomes with consequent disrupted education and career goals. This descriptive cross-sectional study examined institutional behaviours as factors influencing the methodological approaches to sexuality education in semi-urban secondary schools in the study location. All the teachers in the five schools in the locality were recruited for the study. A pretested interviewer administered questionnaire was employed to elicit information in each school. Data were analysed using independent t- test. The mean age of the respondents was 33.94 and 154 (71.3%) of them agreed that there was no deliberate official plans for sexuality education in secondary schools. Sixty-one percent of the participants also agreed that there was no time to handle academics and sexuality issues at the same time, due to the workload, while 154(71.3%) disagreed that the counselling unit was adequately staffed. A significant difference existed between Christian and Muslim schools in the pattern of methodological approaches to sexuality education. There was also a significant difference between private and public schools in the pattern of methodological approaches to sexuality education. It was therefore recommended that teachers should undergo sex education training, and necessary methodological approaches should be implemented in each school to improve adolescents’ sexuality knowledge.
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Educating students with disabilities in Nigeria: Some challenges and policy implications - Oladejo, Maruff Akinwale; Oladejo, Sofiyat Abimbola (European Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2011)
The Nigerian society, like every other one, is composed of individuals with and without one form of disabilities or the other. Those with disabilities deviate from average physical, sociopsychological and mental behaviours to such extent that they cannot profitably benefit from regular educational programmes. However, educating students with disabilities in Nigeria is not without some challenges. Thus, this paper examines challenges and policy implications for the education of students with disabilities. It first discusses the concept of special education, before focusing on the meaning and classifications of students with disabilities. Eight types of students with disabilities were identified in the paper, while two strategies for the education of students with disabilities, namely the inclusion and the exclusion, were brought to the fore. Some of the challenges highlighted are inadequacy of educational funding, high cost of educational materials and equipment, lack of specialists and para-professionals among others. Policy implications discussed include admission policy, employment policy, architectural design policy and so on. The paper finally recommends inter alia that the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo be upgraded to a full-fledged University, the creation of more Departments of Special Education in the nation’s Universities, the creation of the Ministry of Disabled Affairs/National Commission for People with Disabilities, and the setting up of Special Students Bursary/Scholarship Awards
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Book Maintenance Practice among Primary School Pupils in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria - Olajide, Stephen Billy (International journal of business and social science, 2011)
The role of textbook is vital in language learning. Hence, teachers, parents, school administrators, proprietors, government and other stakeholders attach importance to the provision of prescribed textbooks in school. English language dominates official communication in Nigeria, and enjoys an unequalled status in the country’s education. However, learner performance in the language over the years has been worrisomely low. Many factors have been responsible for the poor performance, prominent among which is inadequacy of instructional materials. That learner attitude to instructional materials also matters has been suggested in the literature. Thus, the present study set out to describe textbook maintenance practice among Primary School pupils in Ilorin, Kwara State Nigeria. The sample for the study were 200 randomly selected Primary Six pupils from 10 schools in the three local governments that made up Ilroin. Four research questions and two hypotheses were generated. The research hypotheses were tested using the chi-square and t-test respectively. Findings from the study revealed that gender and school type have significant influence on textbook maintenance practice among primary school pupils in Ilorin. Consequently, it was recommended that teachers, proprietors, government, parents and publishers should encourage the students to cultivate the right attitude to English (and other) textbooks.
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Hydrology across scales : sensitivity of East African lakes to climate changes - Olaka, Lydia (2011)
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AS A STRATEGY FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA - Olakunle, J. K. (2011)
Education is a crucial catalyst and instrument for a country socio- economic development in its entire ramification as well as bases for entrepreneurships development which in turn result in peace and National development through an effective educational system. This paper examined the concept of entrepreneurship, highlights the roles of tertiary institutions in entrepreneurship development, suggest strategies for re-designing the Nigerian tertiary institution for peace, entrepreneurship and National development.
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Satellite Navigation and Location Based Services Training Course of African Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in English (ARCSSTE-E) Ile-Ife, Nigeria - Olakunle, R. Oladosu; Akinyede, Joseph; Adepoju, K; Adegbite, A.A. (2011)
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Experience of non-consensual sex among students in a tertiary institution in Ibadan, Nigeria - Olaleye, Oladipupo S.; Ajuwon, Ademola J. (Sierra Leone journal of biomedical research, 2011)
Non-consensual sex (NCS) is a major problem that disproportionately affects young persons. Studies on NCS in Nigeria have focused on secondary schools students with limited attention paid to students in tertiary institutions. This study therefore explored experiences of NCS among students of a polytechnic in Ibadan, Nigeria. A total of 594 randomly selected students completed - questionnaires which explored experience of NCS and help-seeking behaviour.The mean age of the respondents was 22.7 ± 2.9 years and 58.9% were females. Fifty-six percent of respondents had experienced sexual intercourse; of this number 9.0% reported that their first sexual intercourse was due to rape. Forty-seven percent of the entire sample had ever experienced at least a form of NCS out of which 70.5% were affected during the six months preceding the study. Forms of NCS experienced included unwanted touch of breast or back side (26.4%), attempted rape (14.0%) and rape (5.7%). Rape victims consisted of 5.3% of males and 6.0% of females. Predictors of the experience of NCS were alcohol consumption (Odd Ratio [OR] =1.7, CI =1.17– 2.52), being a female (OR =1.9, CI =1.34 – 2.72) and having a friend of the opposite sex (OR =2.4, CI =1.04–5.52, p =0.04). Well known friends of the victims were the major perpetrators of all forms of NCS. Most (86.6%) of those who reported experience of NCS did not seek redress or medical care. Non-consensual sex remains a major problem among students of tertiary institution. This underscores the need to develop intervention programmes such as health education and sexual harassment prevention policy to reduce young people’s vulnerability to NCS in tertiary institutions.
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Prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis amongst primary school pupils in Ado-Ekiti, southwestern Nigeria - Olaniran, Olabiyi Hezekiah; Osevwe, JA; Agboola, VO; Hassan-Olajokun, RE; Adefusi, OF (International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences, 2011)
This investigation was carried out to determine the prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis in selected primary schools in Ado-Ekiti, between June and August 2010 among pupils that were less than 5 years of age and greater 13 years. Terminal urine samples (last flowing urine of about 30 ml  was collected into well labeled clean universal bottles from 418 subjects from three schools in the study area and used for the study. The microscopic, concentration and serological methods were employed in the analyses of samples. Out of 418 urine samples examined 160 (38.3%) were positive for schistosomiasis, while 258(61. %) were negative. St. Peter Primary School. Ago Aduloju has the highest infection rate (70.6%), followed by LA Primary School Ago Egbira (21.3%), while St. Paul’s Anglican Primary School, Odo Ado had the least (8.1%). The percentage of haematuria decreased significantly with age. Out of 160 infected subjects 99(61.9%) and 17(10.6%) were having haematuria and pains respectively, while 44(27.5%) were carrying the parasite asymptomatically. St. Peter’s Primary School, Ago Aduloju had the highest infection rate of 68 (60.2%) and 45(39.8%) of male and female respectively followed by L.A primary school, Aba Egbira with 16(47.1%) and 18(52.9%) of male and female respectively, while St. Paul’s Anglican primary school Odo-Ado had the least infection rate with 5 (28.5%) and 8(61.5%) for male and female respectively. Regular public health education to discourage the children from swimming in infected stream may not achieve the desired impact because children simply love swimming, especially during hot and dry season of the year. Keywords : Urinary schistosomiasis, parasitic diseases, primary schools, haematuria
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Trace metal pollution and physicochemical characteristics of Lake Kivu, Rwanda. - Olapade, OJ (2011)
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Towards an Enhanced Status for Teachers in Africa - Olatunji, Michael Olalekan; null, null; null, null; null, null (Academic Leadership The Online Journal, 2011)
For sometime now there has been a tremendous increase in the demand for formal education inAfrica. As a result of this development, individuals, organizations, communities and the governmenthave invested huge sum of money in educational expansion. However, noble as this trend is, thequality of teachers remains one of the major factors that could mar or improve the overall educationalresults.It follows therefore that if the entire education enterprise in Africa will not be grounded in the distant ornearest future, it is imperative to ensure that teachers are appropriately positioned to play the cardinalroles that belong to them in the educational enterprise. In order to ensure that teachers in Africa areappropriately positioned for this cardinal role that can only be played by them, one of the cardinalissues that need to be addressed is the diminished status of teachers in Africa. With this background,attempt is made in this paper to closely examine the status of teachers in Africa, the need to enhance itand the modalities of doing so.
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Exposure of Senior School Students to Practical Work in Agriculture in Ikwerre and Obio-Akpor Local Government Areas of Rivers State, Nigeria - Olatunji, SO; Wigwe, C.C. (Journal of Technology and Education in Nigeria, 2011)
Practical work facilitates the process of acquisition of basic knowledge and practical skills that prepare students for occupation in Agriculture. The West African Examination Council’s policy with respect to Science Subjects stipulates that practical work should form the basis of teaching their syllabus (WAEC Syllabus, 2007-2009). Students are expected to be introduced to several practical sessions. The study assessed the rate of exposure of Senior School Students to Practical Lessons in Agriculture. The population of study comprise all SS3 students in Ikwerre and Obia/Akpor Local Government Areas of Rivers State, Nigeria. The sample comprises 320 male and female SS3 students selected through multistage sampling technique. Data were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics. The results of data analysis reveal that students were exposed to less than 34% of Agricultural Science Practical lessons prescribed in the WASCE/SSCE Syllabus. The frequency of Crop-related Practical lessons ranked first, followed by Tools and Equipment-related Practical. The frequencies of Soil-related Practical ranked last, implying that it was receiving the least attention. Significant differences observed in the frequencies of practical work were in favour of Schools located in Rural Areas and the Private-owned Senior Schools. It was concluded that Teachers adoption Learner-Centred rather than lecture method in teaching Agricultural Science and ensure that the frequency of students’ exposed to practical lessons in Agriculture be significantly improved. More emphasis should be placed on Soil-related and Field-trip-related Practical work that are currently receiving the least attention while the stakeholders should ensure that the student to teacher ratio drastically reduced so that teachers will have enough time to attend to Practical Agricultural lessons.
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Factors influencing integration of ICT in training programs: a case of Kenya Education Staff Institute - Olodo, Robert O B (2011)
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Adequacies and inadequacies: the relationship between training and development and organisational effectiveness in the Nigerian Immigration Services - Ololube, Nwachukwu Prince; Ajayi, Oluwatosin Akinyede; Kpolovie, Peter James (International Journal of Education Economics and Development, 2011)
This study investigates dramatic changes in the Nigerian public service in recent years. Specifically, it examines employee training and development in Nigeria’s Immigration Services and the ways in which these have impacted employee performance. Using a sample of 82 respondents, the research portrays the paths which link training and development consequences with organisational effectiveness. In this framework, training and development consequences represent a proxy in which employee training, actions, attitudes, and behaviours affect job effectiveness. The results derived from multiple statistical analyses indicated a mixed significant. Implications for strategic employee training and development policies are imminent and suggestions for future research are discussed.
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Factors influencing performance of student teachers on teaching practice of selected primay teachers colleges in Western province, Kenya - Oloo, Edwin O (2011)
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Trends and Issues in Science Teacher Education in Nigeria and the Way Forward - Olorundare, Adekunle Solomon; Omosewo, Esther O. (2011)
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TURNING A BLIND EYE? SUPPORT PROVISION TO PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN A CONTEXT OF HIV/AIDS AND POVERTY. A CASE STUDY IN SOUTH AFRICA - Olsen, Sissel Tove (ICERI2011 Proceedings, 2011)
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An Analysis of e-Learning Impacts & Best Practices in Developing Countries With Reference to Secondary School Education in Tanzania - Olson, Jennifer; Sinclair, Julie; Yook, Suengyun (2011)
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Perception of Learners on Electronic Examination in Open and Distance Learning Institutions： A Case Study of National Open University of Nigeria - Olubiyi; Adeniyi; Adewale; Timothy; Olugbenga; Ajadi; Juliet; Inegbedion (美中教育评论：A, 2011)
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African climate change: past and future - Oludhe, Christopher; Abiodun, Babatunde J.; Oguntunde, Philip G.; Ogallo, Laban; Speranza, Chinwe Ifejika (2011)
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The Democratisation Process and Classroom Teaching in Nigeria - Oluniyi, Oyeleke (Citizenship, Social and Economics Education, 2011)
Democratisation has become a household concept in Nigeria following the collapse of military rule. It is not out of place to link democracy in Nigeria to the wave of democratisation blowing across the globe, especially in Latin America, Africa and Eastern Europe following the end of the cold war, with the collapse and fragmentation of the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). This article looks at some of the difficulties for democratic action in Nigeria. The importance of teaching democratic values in schools is recognised, and some topics used to provide curricular support for learning about participatory democracy are outlined. An investigation into methods for classroom teaching is described and some advice offered for policy makers and curriculum planners.
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Factors influencing performance of staff in public technical, industrial, vocational and entrepreneurship training (TIVET) institutions in Kisumu County, Kenya - Oluoch, Mercy F (International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences, 2011)
Staff performance is a critical aspect of an organizations ability to meet its objectives, survive, and thrive. Best practice in staff performance involves a full range of managerial practices. For this reason, the study sought to investigate the factors influencing performance of staff in TIVET Institutions in Kisumu County. The data employed factor analysis and descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages and mean was used to analyze the data. The response rate was 92.86%. The study established that the factors influencing performance of staff were: training of staff, consideration of professional qualification during recruitment, proper selection of staff attributes for job qualification, fairness in recruitment styles, awareness of career opportunities in the institutions, staff knowing what is expected of them within the institution, staff trust in the supervisors, supervisor timely provision of feedback to improve their performance, supervisors helping in resolving conflicts to ensure that performance is not compromised, staff ability to balance professional and personal responsibilities, staff being well rewarded when they perform well, staff being adequately informed of their compensations and benefits when they are employed and lastly staff being paid adequately for their responsibilities.
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RELEVANT APPROACHES FOR TEACHING BUSINESS ETHICS TO CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN KENYA - Oluoch, Peter Audi (INTED2011 Proceedings, 2011)
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From Sincerity to Deception: First Ladies 'Pet Project' of Empowering Rural Women and Children through Education in Nigeria, 1985-2008 - Oluremilekun, Grace; Arinlade, Alice (2011)
The term First Lady was first used by the Americans to refer to the wife of their President. However, it has become a common name for wives of elected leaders in most nations of the world today, and their roles are viewed by many as significant. This paper discussed the efforts of Nigeria’s First Ladies at empowering rural women and children through formal, non formal and vocational education which they do by instituting various progammes referred to as pet projects. The idea of pet projects started with Maryam Babangida in 1987 with her Better Life Programme for the Rural Woman (BLP), which was followed by Maryam Abacha’s Family Support Programme (FSP) and Family Economic Advancement Programme (FEAP) in 1994 and Fati Abubakar’s “Women Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) in 1998. By 1999, Stella Obasanjo introduced the Child Care Trust, Turai Yar’Adua is operated her Women and Youth Empowerment Programme from 2007 to May 2010, and Patience Jonathan has been operating Women for Change Initiative since 2010. For objective assessment of these projects, written documents were collected and oral interviews were conducted. While applauding the efforts of these first ladies, some flaws at the level of implementation had made some targeted beneficiaries to have a feeling that they are being deceived. This is why the present paper has examined these projects vis a vis the implementation and the achievements. Recommendations were also made to make such projects have invaluable impacts in the rural areas especially on women and children.
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Predictors of early-onset permanent hearing loss in malnourished infants in Sub-Saharan Africa - Olusanya, Bolajoko O. (Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2011)
The objective of this study was to determine the predictors of early-onset permanent hearing loss (EPHL) among undernourished infants in a low-income country where routine screening for developmental disabilities in early childhood is currently unattainable. All infants attending four community-based clinics for routine immunization who met the criteria for undernutrition by the Growth Standards of the World Health Organization (WHO) based on weight-for-age, weight-for-length and body-mass-index-for-age were enlisted. EPHL was determined after two-stage screening with transient-evoked otoacoustic emissions, automated auditory brainstem response and diagnostic evaluation. Factors predictive of EPHL were explored with multivariable logistic regression analysis. Some 39 (1.7%) infants from 2254 undernourished infants were confirmed with hearing loss (>30 dB HL). Bilateral EPHL was mild in 7 (17.9%) and moderate-to-profound in 26 (66.7%). EPHL was unilateral in 6 (15.4%). Multiparity, chronological age of more than 30 days, the absence of skilled attendant at birth and severe neonatal jaundice were associated with an increased risk of EPHL while having a Christian mother and exclusive breast feeding had protective effect against EPHL. EPHL is highly prevalent among undernourished infants and associated with modifiable risk factors that can be addressed at the community-level and used as a basis for targeted intervention in resource-poor countries.
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Climate Change and Adaptive Capacity of Women to Water Stress in Urban Centers of Nigeria: Emerging Concerns and Reactions - Oluwatayo, Isaac B. (2011)
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Aspects and Criteria for Successful Education Within the Social Context of Adult Education in Nigeria - Oluwayemisi; Obashoro-John (美中公共管理, 2011)
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Evaluation of Drought and High Temperature Resistances in Cowpea （Vigna unguiculata （L.） Walpers） for Sahel, Africa - Omae; Kashiwaba; Shono (农业科学与技术, 2011)
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The Impact of Higher Education in the Economic Development: A Case of Libya - Omar, Ali Salih (2011)
Education is at the crossroads for the future of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries like Libya. It plays a crucial role in promoting poverty alleviation and economic growth, both at national and at household levels. It also reflects the aspirations of the people for a successful integration into the global economy in an ever changing world. This research aimed to recognize the role of higher education in economic development in Libya, so the research problem represented of discovering the relationship between high education and economic development, in addition to stand on the reality of higher education and economic development in Libya. The paper uses an analytical description to meet the research purposes. The findings show that Libya and other MENA countries give large attention to the higher education based on government participation which aimed to pave the ways and techniques responsible for developing the education and enhancing economic development.
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Integration Experiences and Youth Perspectives: An Exploratory Study of School-Going Somali Youth in Melbourne, Australia and Minneapolis, Minnesota - Omar, Yusuf Sheikh (Bildhaan: An International Journal of Somali Studies, 2011)
This brief study explores Somali youth experiences and perceptions of integration experiences in the school context, comparing the differences and similarities of those who live in Melbourne and Minneapolis. Additionally, the study touches on parents’ experiences with their children’s attitudes in the new environment. Based on interviews with Somali youth from the cities of Melbourne, Australia, and Minneapolis, Minnesota in the United States, they are generally aspirants to, and positive about, the current and future educational opportunities they have in Australia and the United States. Those from Minneapolis tend to articulate these opportunities more clearly. Youth and parents agree that Somali girls perform better at school compared to boys. Students’ preferences for post-secondary programs are varied but the most popular reason is to help Somali people who are in difficult situations because of the protracted civil war. Both student groups from Melbourne and Minneapolis mentioned several educational challenges. Girls believe that parents pushing their daughters to marry early is the biggest obstacle that may prevent them from continuing further studies and future professional work. Whether they are in or out of school, most Somali students who participated in this study are friends primarily with other Somali youth because of cultural and religious affinities, with the added benefit of pleasing their parents. Finally, with the exception of two girls, Somali youth in this study feel they have been fairly treated by their teachers.
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School based factors influencing performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in public primary schools, in Tarbaj Division, Wajir East, Kenya - Omari, Hawa (2011)
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Factors influencing timely completion of infrastructural projects in public secondary schools in Kenya: a case of Kitutu Masaba constituency, Kenya - Ombati, Tom N (2011)
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Being a Female Head Teacher: The Tanzanian Experience - Omboko, Florence; Oyoo, Samuel Ouma (The International Journal of Learning: Annual Review, 2011)
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Scientific education research sustainable development and conservation in the republic of the Sudan - Omer, Abdeen Mustafa (2011)
th October, 2011 In this paper, the review is vital for the development of scientific and technological research also highlights the efforts made sporadic in this area. And try to put some solutions and recommendations that help the advancement of scientific research to resolve issues in the Sudanese society as the quantity and quality. Despite the obstacles, the movement of scientific research did not stop completely, because a number of researchers still believe in the inevitability of continued scientific research to benefit the maximum of what is available (and the efforts of individual) to attain the objectives of development, prosperity and keep pace with scientific development. The reality, which must be viewed seriously and considering it is that scientific research has become a pedestal only to build a modern state in today's world, and became the backbone for all plans developed nations and even developing countries. And enter the world in the era of World Trade Organisation (WTO) and intellectual property Guanyin and the demands of globalisation for the next century that followed, we will find ourselves irrelevant desert plant that the blood on our present situation did not change ourselves. It must employ scientific research to address the backlog of cases over the years such as the issue of poverty and human capacity development and exploitation of natural resources of the country and the fight against desertification and settling of scientific technologies for the stability of the pastoral communities, and others. The ramifications in the fields of science and technological abounded to the point where it became impossible to take in all its aspects and its subsidiaries and became to be the selection of research needed by the various communities and the selection of educational curricula have efficacious in both the vertical (specialised) or horizontal (destruction). These thoughts came together and a hint of shame and sometimes pour sometimes without reference to party or institution. It is about frameworks general extrapolated to infer and devise solutions and treatments. I hope those who care about the subject of research and funding in the current international situation, which stripped the developing nations of the features that I found of Southeast Asia and other developing her country's tradition of innovations and products to developed countries.
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Developing, testing and refining of a model for implementation of HIV/AIDS self-management education in a semi-rural area in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. - Omisakin, Folorunso Dipo (2011)
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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY AND ACHIEVEMENT IN PHYSICS AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA - Omiwale, Julius Babajide (2011)
This study examined the problem-solving skills of students in relation to their achievement in Physics. An ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. A sample of three hundred and two (302) students was drawn from a total population of fourteen thousand, three hundred and twenty two (14,322) senior secondary school II students using stratified random sampling technique. Two instruments: Test of Problem-Solving ability in Physics (TPSAP) and Test of Achievement in Physics (TAP) with reliability indices of 0.78 and 0.87 respectively, were used for the study. The results of the study revealed that there was significant relationship between students’ problem solving ability and achievement in Physics for all students (r = 0.54, p < 0.05), male students only (r = 0.56, p < 0.05), and female students only (r = 0.53, p < 0.05). It was concluded that problem-solving ability is a critical variable of students’ achievement in Physics. Backrground Science and technology have become an integral part of the world’s culture, which any country dare not overlook because of the fear of the risk of remaining backward among nations. This why scientific and technological breakthrough is usually the goal of any developing nation like Nigeria. The view has been expressed that for Nigeria to develop her science and technology, the foundation for developmental processes must be laid in the secondary schools (Ozoro, 1997). Otuka (1983) reported two noteworthy remarks made on the importance and relevance of Physics to technology. The remarks were: (i). ‘the measures for promoting Physics have turned out to be the sine qua-non for rapid acquisition of technological know-how in most countries of the world’ and (ii). ‘the technological potential of a country is more accurately gauged by the quality of its physics education than by any other single index such as the size of its population, for without physics, technological culture cannot really take root no matter the amount of imported technical expertise’. These statements point to the fact that for Nigeria to develop scientifically and technologically, the teaching and learning of physics should be encouraged especially when students first encounter the subject at the secondary school level. Physics is a science subject that deals with the fundamental constituents of the universe, the forces they exert on one another, and the effects of these forces. According to Weaver (1965), physics is the most basic of science fields and one with the lowest population of teachers and learners. This statement is still valid till date. Using data obtained from the American National Centre for Education Statistics, Layman (1983) noted that only 20 percent of graduating high school seniors had taken a physics course, and if 60 percent of the students who started high school graduate, then, about 12 percent of high school seniors in United States of America take a physics course during their schooling. In spite of the importance of physics to technological development, it appears that all is not well with students’ enrolment and achievement in the subject at the secondary school
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E-learning Readiness Assessment Model: A Case Study of Higher Institutions of Learning in Uganda - Omoda-Onyait, Godfrey; Lubega, Jude T. (2011)
Uganda faces challenges in her efforts to achieve her goal “education for all”, as a developing country. E-learning has been suggested as an alternative approach that can overcome these challenges involved in reaching underserved students. It is therefore important for an institution to know if it is ready for e-learning. This study examined the readiness for e-learning by Ugandan institutions of higher learning and proposed ways to encourage the use and development of e-learning systems aimed at up-lifting the education standards of the country. Data collected from eight Ugandan universities on analysis revealed that: awareness, culture, technology, pedagogy and content need to be considered in e-learning readiness assessment. These results together with the review of existing models for e-learning readiness assessment led to the development of a modified model for e-learning readiness assessment. Each layer corresponds to the attribute that is to be used for assessing the institutional e-learning readiness.
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REPOSITIONING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: THE CHILDREN'S THEATRE APPROACH - Omoera, Osakue Stevenson (Academic Research International, 2011)
Education in the 21 st century is a basic need. Interestingly many people perceive education as a right of both children and adults. As regards the issue of quality delivery, the foundation level of education is crucial anywhere in the world. In Nigeria, the educational system has witnessed a catalogue of changes in policies and programmes. Some of the changes have appeared to a number of people as desirable while one continues to wonder why some of the other changes were ever initiated. This has resulted in a series of policy somersaults and disruption of academic calendars at all levels of learning throughout the country. Worse hit by all these is the pre-primary level of education where there is no visible government involvement whether in supervision, inspection or funding. It is against this background the paper explores the potentiality of children’s theatre in repositioning early childhood education in Nigeria. In doing this, it deploys the analytical methodology to explain issues and raise some vital suggestions on how to make that level of education work for better quality delivery. The paper concludes that since children’s theatre is both recreational and educational, it should be better placed to reinforce all others aspects of preschool’s curriculum as well as make teaching and learning fun for both the teachers and pupils at the pre-primary education level in Nigeria.
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Grand multiparity: Obstetric performance in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria - Omole-Ohonsi, A; Ashimi, Adewale (Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, 2011)
The objective was to review the obstetric performance of booked grand multiparae.A 5-year prospective observational study of cases between January 1, 2002, and December 31, 2006, was conducted in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, a tertiary institution, in Kano, Nigeria.The antenatal complications and pregnancy outcomes among booked grand mulitparous women (pregnancy after fifth delivery), who delivered in our labor ward, were compared with those of the booked mulitparae (parae 1-4) who delivered immediately after a grand multipara.These were obstetric factors of maternal age and parity, antepartum hemorrhage, fetal malpresentations, and multiple pregnancy. Medical complications were gestational diabetes, hypertension, anemia, and heart disease. Pregnancy outcomes measured were gestational age at delivery, birth weight, mode of delivery, postpartum hemorrhage, and maternal and perinatal mortality.The age range of the grand multiparae was between 22 and 43 years, with a mean age of 29.72 + 2.07 years. The parity range was between 5 and 15, with a mean parity of 7.78 + 0.63. There was increased occurrence of gestational diabetes mellitus (OR = 12.55, CI = 6.72-23.91), hypertension (OR = 3.07, CI = 2.07-4.59), heart disease (OR = 2.01, CI = 0.70-6.08), anemia (OR = 3.16, CI = 1.42-7.24), antepartum hemorrhage (OR = 2.18, CI = 1.22-3.92), fetal malpresentations (OR = 3.04, CI = 2.38-3.88), cephalopelvic disproportion (OR = 2.09, CI = 1.33-3.29), and fetal macrosomia (OR = 2.27, CI = 1.72-3.00) among the grand multiparae compared with multiparae.The effects of these complications were minimized by good antenatal care.
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Ectopic pregnancy at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria - Omole-Ohonsi, A; Olayinka, HT; Attah, Raphael Avidime (Tropical journal of obstetrics and gynaecology, 2011)
Background : Ectopic pregnancy is an important cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in developing countries like Nigeria. The incidence of ectopic pregnancy is on the increase worldwide. Objective : To determine the influence of age and parity on the incidence of ectopic pregnancy, findings at operation and pattern of treatment of ectopic pregnancy at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Kano, Nigeria. Methods : It was a descriptive retrospective study of 178 patients that were admitted with ectopic pregnancy at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital between January 2006 and December 2009. Results : The incidence of ectopic pregnancy was 11.7 per 1000 deliveries, 14.7% of all gynaecological operations and 74.8% of all gynaecological emergency operations. Modal age and parity were 25-29 years age group, and para 1. Ruptured ectopic pregnancy ( 75%), right tubal ectopic pregnancy (58%) and ampullary implantation (66.9%) were the most common presentations. Hemoperitoneum of greater than 1 litre occurred in 62.7% of the cases, but only 11.8% had autotransfusion of blood. There was a rising trend in the incidence of ectopic pregnancy during the study period. Conclusion : Ectopic pregnancy is the commonest gynaecological emergency at AKTH. Early girl marriage made ectopic pregnancy to be more associated with older parous women. Ruptured ectopic pregnancy was the commonest presentation, which calls for community campaign to encourage early presentation in the hospital. Autotransfusion where not contraindicated should be used more in the management of ruptured ectopic pregnancy. Key words : Ectopic pregnancy, incidence, operative findings, pattern of treatment
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English Language, Culture and Education in Nigeria: Issues and Prospects - Omole, Kayode (2011)
The author describes the relationship between contemporary culture, the English language and education in Nigeria in the context of current linguistic nationalism, globalization, cultural identity and national development agenda. He observes that the relationship between the English language, culture, and education in Nigeria has passed through six stages in metamorphosis which are the exploration stage, the stage of trade and commerce, the era of the ‘coast English’, the era of missionary activities, the era of ‘nonstandard English’, the era of colonization and the era of ‘Nigerian English’. Prof. Omole later explores the relationship between the English language and culture, on the one hand, and between the language and education, on the other. He then offers some opinions on the prospects of the tripodal relationship between the concepts.
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Influence of free day secondary education policy on teacher performance in public secondary schools in Nairobi County, Kenya - Omondi, Benedina E (2011)
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The influence of workload on performance of teachers in public primary schools in Kombewa division, Kisumu West district, Kenya - Omondi, Peter J N (2011)
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Issues and Challenges in Private University Education in Africa: Funding of Private Universities in Nigeria - Omoregie, Norah (Lwati: a journal of contemporary research, 2011)
This paper examined funding of Private Universities in Nigeria. The Federal Government has fully accepted Private Universities in the country which at the moment are up to forty – one. The paper contends that the funding of the Private Universities should be a major concern of the Federal Government through the Education Tax Fund and Petroleum Technology Development Fund as much as she is concerned with the Federal and State Universities. If Nigeria truly believes in Education for All as a Millennium Development Goal, part of the citizens should not be cut off just because they are attending Private Universities where they are to be empowered to serve the same nation. Since Education is the vehicle for the attainment of the nation’s 7 – Point Agenda, adequate funding of both public and Private Universities is imperative. Recommendations include the call on the Federal Government to comply with the 1925 Education Memorandum that asked the Government to assist all voluntary agencies that are running schools and are doing well. Private universities should be assisted from Educational Tax Fund(ETF) and Petroleum Technology Development Fund(PTDF). Private Proprietors should diversity their sources of funding. LWATI: A Journal of Contemporary Research , 8(4), 272-282, 2011
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Teaching Ethics and Values in the Legal Profession: The Nigerian Perspective - Omoregie, Osahon (Social Science Research Network, 2011)
Over the years, much attention has been focused on lawyer's attitudes as forming the basis for his discipline in the legal profession. In several jurisdictions, Rules of Professional Conduct and Etiquettes have evolved in the bid to regulate practices in the legal profession. However, in recent times, lawyers are evidently paying less heed to the tenor of the rules. It has therefore become imperative to focus on the teaching of ethics and values in the legal profession so as to inculcate its ideals in those admitted into the profession. This contribution examines how ethics and values can be taught and its ideals inculcated in those admitted into the legal profession. The paper also goes further to examine some of the methods of teaching ethics and values in the legal profession and discusses the experience in some Nigerian Universities and at the Nigerian Law School. The paper will then conclude by highlighting some shortcomings and proffering recommendations in consonance with the discussions.
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CHALLENGES OF IMPLEMENTING UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION (UBE) IN NIGERIA ESPECIALLY AS IT AFFECTS TEACHERS PREPARATION - Omotayo, Taiwo O. (2011)
It is acknowledge the world over that education is a key to rapid socio- economic development of any country. It follows, therefore, that any society which intends to progress particularly in this jet age overtaken by revolution, needs good educational system. Nigeria like other nations in the world has reached a stage in development when it must tackle the problem of defining its educational goals in terms of concepts, need and overhauling. This paper discusses challenges to implementation of Universal Basic Education (UBE) as well as it affects Teachers preparation for the programme. It also focuses on some other problems militating the UBE programme; suggestion for the implementation process was also given. In realization of the role which education plays in national development, the government of Nigeria has ventured into various educational policies and programmes with the great expectation that, the felt socio - economic and political needs of the citizenry would be met. For instance, the Universal Primary Education (UPE) was introduced nationwide by the Federal Government of Nigeria in September 1979 with the major intention of taking care of the educational demands of Nigerians. Fafunwa (1986) remarked that a decade after the introduction of the UPE the educational outcomes showed that the national educational objectives were not fully realized due to certain national problems such as financial problems, insufficient competent teachers, overcrowded classrooms, narrow curriculum content and high rate of drop outs. In response to the agitation for a more functional educational system, a new educational system known as the 6-3-34 was introduced nationwide in 1982 by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The educational system stressed the point that a child shall spend six years in primary school, three years in Junior Secondary School, another three years in Senior Secondary School and four years in a tertiary institution. After a decade of the introduction of the 6-3-34 system of education, it was observed by educational analysts that there has been general lack of consistency in Nigeria's educational policies, the system and national objectives. This presupposes that the educational objectives of the 6-3-3-4 system of education have not been fully realized partly because of the inherent problems of the UPE which were not effectively tackled before the commencement of the new educational system. Furthermore, poor implementation strategy led to the non - attainment of the national objectives of the 6-3-3-4 system of education. This further led to the agitation for a more functional educational system that is very much relevant to the socio economic, political and cultural backgrounds of Nigerians. Therefore, as a positive reaction to the yearnings of Nigerians the Federal government under the leadership of President Olusegun Obasanjo introduced Universal Basic Education (UBE) IN 1999. The fundamental aim is to get rid of all impediments to educational participation and extend educational provision of good quality to all categories of children and adults. The UBE programme is
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Living Conditions of Students in Tertiary Institutions in Southwest Nigeria - Omotoso, Olukunle; Omotosho, Babatunde Joshua (Social Science Research Network, 2011)
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Factors affecting students' academic performance in technical courses at Kisumu Polytechnic, Kenya - Omukhulu, Maureen A (2011)
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The role of principals in influencing preparation of students for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Hamisi District, Kenya - Omulama, Aston A (2011)
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Post conflict intervention: a comparative analysis of the education strategy in Kenya and Rwanda, 1996-2000 - Omwenga, Everlyne K (2011)
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Influence of child labour on learners' participation in school programmes in public day secondary schools in Keumbu Division, Kisii County; Kenya - Omwenga, Nelson N. (2011)
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INFRASTRUCTURAL INNOVATIONS AND EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS SUBJECTS IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA - Onabanjo, Olabisi (2011)
This study compared infrastructural innovations in Junior and Senior Secondary Schools as a panacea for effective teaching in Ogun State. It investigated the type of infrastructure that was available in Ogun State Secondary Schools in the past and the current innovations so far made. Equally, it examined the activities of the State and the Local Government in the provision of infrastructure. Descriptive survey method and questionnaire were adopted for the purpose of the study. The analysis of the result using simple percentage showed among others that there was no record pertaining to infrastructural provision to secondary schools in Ogun State prior 2003. However, from 2003 up to 2009, records revealed that appreciable infrastructural facilities were provided to both junior and senior secondary schools in the State. This notwithstanding, it was concluded that the infrastructural and institutional materials available for teaching and learning in post primary schools in the study area were grossly inadequate and where they were available, may not convey standard and quality message. It is plausible therefore for the State government through the Ministry of Education to make adequate provision of infrastructural facilities to enhance effective teaching and learning.
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Seroprevalence survey of rubella infection in pregnancy at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria - Onakewhor, JU; Chiwuzie, J (Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, 2011)
To determine the serosusceptibility of rubella infection in pregnancy and the feasibility of establishing an organized prevention program in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria.This prospective, cross-sectional, laboratory-based study involved 300 consecutive pregnant women who gave informed consent and were screened for rubella immunoglobulins G (IgG) and M (IgM), using the ELISA-based quantitative assay at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. Of the cohort, 30 women later withdrew. IgG seropositive samples were screened for IgM antibodies.The mean age and parity of the women were 30.0 ± 4.8 years, 95% CI 29.727-30.873 and 2.0 ± 1.4; 95% CI 1.317-1.661, respectively. IgG seroprevalence was 53%, while 10.0% of all IgG seropositive women were IgM seropositive. Most infections were acquired before the age of 35. None of the women ever had previous rubella vaccination. Rubella vaccine is scarce in Nigeria.Prevalence of rubella seromarkers for previous and current infection is high. Facilities for routine diagnosis and vaccination are lacking. Initiation of organized screening and vaccination programs is limited by lack of vaccine. We recommend immunization of children and women of child-bearing age as a cost-effective public health intervention strategy for managing the sequelae of the congenital rubella syndrome.
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Predisposing Factors to Neonatal Septicaemia at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria Nigeria - Onalo, Richard; Wn, Ogala; Ogunrinde, GO; Olayinka, Adebola; Sa, Adama; Ba, Ega (Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal, 2011)
The study aimed at identifying the risk factors for neonatal septicaemia in Zaria.Consecutive newborns admitted into the Special Care Baby Unit of Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria with the presumptive test diagnosis of neonatal septicaemia between 25 May, 2004 and 31 May, 2005 were studied. History of events in the antenatal and neonatal periods was obtained and physical examination was done. Blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid and swabs of body discharges were taken for culture and sensitivity studies. The data were analysed using Epi Info version 6 software. Associations were tested using Chi square, with Yates correction, or Fisher's exact tests where appropriate, while statistical significance was set at p < 0.05.A total of 211 neonates, consisting of 69 in-born and 142 out-born infants were studied. There were 122 (57.8%) males and 89 (42.2%) females; giving a male: female ratio of 1.4:1. Seventy-five (35.5%) of the newborns had bacteriologically proven septicaemia consisting of 54 (38.0%) of the outborn and 21 (30.4%) of the inborn babies (p = 0.3535); 42 males and 33 females (p = 0.8011). The male: female ratio of newborns with culture-proven septicaemia was 1.2:1. The predisposing factors that were associated with culture-proven septicaemia were lack of antenatal care (p = 0.0234), prolonged rupture of membranes (p = 0.0085), prolonged labour (p = 0.0032), preterm delivery (p = 0.0125) and perinatal asphyxia (p = 0.0078).The risk factors in neonates with septicaemia in this study emphasise the need for timely improvement in the implementation of existing public health strategies.
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Effect of Improvised and Standard Instructional Materials on Secondary School Students’ Academic Performance in Physics in Ilorin, Nigeria - Onasanya, S.A.; Omosewo, Esther O. (Singapore journal of scientific research, 2011)
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Teacher’s Awareness and Extent of Utilization of Information Communication Technologies for Effective Science and Health Education in Nigeria - Onasanya, S.A.; Shehu, Raheem Adaramaja; Ogunlade, Oyeronke Olufunmilola; Adefuye, A.L. (Singapore journal of scientific research, 2011)
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Factors influencing student participation in public secondary schools in Gucha South District, Kisii County, Kenya - Ondara, Daniel N. (2011)
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Knowledge Production and Distribution by Institutions of Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa: Opportunities and Challenges. - Ondari‐Okemwa, Ezra (South African journal of higher education, 2011)
This article focuses on available opportunities and challenges which institutions of higher education in sub-Saharan Africa face in producing and distributing knowledge. Institutions of higher education are also expected to produce knowledge workers for the knowledge economy. Knowledge production falls into Mode 1, in which problems are set and solved in a context governed by the largely academic interest of a specific community, and Mode 2, considered more socially accountable, accessible and reflexive. Knowledge produced by universities falls more into Mode 1. Objectives of the article are: to find out the potential role of sub-Saharan Africa-based institutions of higher education in producing and distributing knowledge; to explore ways of supplementing Mode 1 knowledge with Mode 2 knowledge, which has more social relevance; identify challenges faced by sub-Saharan Africa-based institutions of higher education in producing and distributing knowledge; find out how information technology may enhance knowledge production and distribution by institutions of higher education in sub-Saharan Africa; establish how the environments in which institutions of higher education in sub-Saharan Africa operate impact on knowledge production and distribution abilities of the institutions. A literature review was conducted to establish the state of knowledge production and distribution by institutions of higher education in sub-Saharan Africa. It was found out that institutions of higher education in sub-Saharan Africa face numerous challenges in producing knowledge. Challenges include poor infrastructure, declining budgetary allocations, brain drain and competition in knowledge production. Universities in sub-Saharan Africa can play a major role in producing knowledge and contributing to economic development in the region.
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A study of the impact of parental Socio-economic status on performance in Mathematics among primary school pupils in Kenya: the case of Getembe Division of Kisii Central District - Onduso, Jared M (2011)
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Perception of the influence of guidance and couselling programme on students' performance at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Kisii Central, Kenya - Ong'au, Nyamwaka (2011)
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Quality Entrant and Capacity Building: Model for Rebranding Teacher Education in Nigeria - Oni, Adesoji; Sule, A. A. (2011)
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN NIGERIAN JUNIOR SECONDARY VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS: AN ANTIDOTE TO YOUTHS UNEMPLOYMENT - Oni, C. S.; Adebisi, Tajudeen Adewumi (2011)
Computer education in Nigerian Junior Secondary Schools is yet to start in earnest. Particularly in public schools, students’ ratios in computer education are unbelievably small. As a matter of fact, efforts on government’s part to put in place needed infrastructures and accessories have also not been adequate. It is imperative that the modern world demands vocational and technological skills for an individual to be relevant especially, in the labour market. This then means that Nigerian schools, no less than her junior secondary schools, should equip the pupils with necessary and relevant computer and information and technology (ICT) skills. Today, we talk about the world being a global village. This is made possible by advanced technology especially (ICT). Acquisition of computer literacy skills has therefore become necessary to be employable in this world of computers. With this in mind, this paper assesses the extent to which the 1987 policy on computer education has been implemented. The paper also identifies the lapses in the policy and proffers suggestions that could be used for the development and improvement of computer education programme in Nigerian secondary schools particularly in junior vocational institutions.
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Primary school teacher attitude towards external instructional supervision in Rongo Division of Rongo District, Kenya - Onindo, Meshack N (2011)
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CLIMATE CHANGE AND ADVOCACY ON ADAPTATION STRATEGIES AT THE LOCAL LEVEL IN NIGERIA - Onokerhoraye, Andrew G. (2011)
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School-community relationships : a case study of one primary school in Kajiado District, Kenya - Onsongo, Jane (2011)
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Facilitating effective management of classroom learning in Nigerian school - Onuka, A. O. U.; Isah, Emmanuel (2011)
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Transforming Nigeria undergraduate training through information competency - Onwubiko, S Nnaemeka; Asogwa, George E. (Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 2011)
Paper portrayed information competence as the ability to access, evaluate and use information to solve problems, and to communicate. Information literate people are those who have learned to learn. It is easierfor them to learn because they know how information is organized - The paper suggested the integration of the traditional library literacy, computer literacy and communication skills for the development of information competencies amongst Nigerian undergraduates. It advocated the adoption of some core information competencies which have received universal application. It also identified some models of information literacy which could be applied in University faculties in Nigeriafor training of undergraduates.
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Emphasis on Effects of Storm Runoff in Mobilizing the Heavy Metals from Leachate on Waste Deposit to Contaminate Nigerian Waters:Improved Water Quality Standards - Onwughara, N. I.; Umeobika, U.; Obianuko, P. N.; Iloamaeke, Ifeoma Maryjane (International journal of environmental science and development, 2011)
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Post-graduate research in information and knowledge management at institutions of higher learning in South Africa - Onyancha, Omwoyo Bosire (2011)
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Self-archiving by LIS schools in South Africa: practices, challenges and opportunities - Onyancha, Omwoyo Bosire (ESARBICA Journal: Journal of the Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Branch of the International Council on Archives, 2011)
This article reports findings of an exploratory study of institutional repositories (IRs) in South African institutions of higher learning and more particularly the practices, challenges and opportunities of self-archiving by the library and information science/studies (LIS) scholars. A content analysis of the IRs and a survey involving the Heads of LIS Departments/Schools were conducted in order to find out the existence and number of IRs; the document types indexed in the IRs; publication language; the software used to create the IRs; LIS departments‟ contributions in the IRs; factors motivating self-archiving; challenges faced by LIS scholars in self-archiving; and to determine the LIS scholars attitudes and fears on self-archiving. Results indicate that there are few IRs in Africa as whole; South Africa has the highest number; most IRs are located in institutions of higher learning; some IRs are subject-specific while others are multidisciplinary; a variety of documents are self-archived; LIS scholars are aware of the importance of self-archiving; and LIS scholars face several challenges in self-archiving which include lack of facilities, know-how and institutional support. The article concludes by providing areas for further research and other recommendations. Keywords: Content Analysis, Institutional repositories, Self-Archiving, Webometrics, South Africa
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Factors influencing participation of women in secondary school education management in Siaya District, Kenya: Analytical study - Onyango, David Otieno; Simatwa, Enose M.W.; Ondigi, Benjamin A. (Educational Research, 2011)
As far as management of education is concerned, both men and women are expected to participate. In the present time, women are just as competent as men in educational management. The expectation is that the participation of men and women in management of education should be on an equal basis. However, studies have revealed that women are under-represented in educational management at all levels worldwide. It is for this reason that the Ministry of Education formulated the policy that a third of management positions in education be occupied by women by the year 2010. Statistics show that in Siaya District, women are under-represented in secondary school education management. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate factors that influence participation of women in secondary school education management in Siaya District. The study employed survey design and a study population of 87 principals, 1131 Board of Governors members, 158 female teachers and 15 Siaya District Education Board members were used. Questionnaires, interviews and document analysis were used to collect data. The study found out that; women were under-represented at the District Education Board, Board of Governors and secondary school headship levels; polices like transfer policy and some school practices and procedures like meetings scheduled on weekends discouraged the participation of women in secondary school education management; lack of time made women to have a negative attitude towards secondary school education management; culture undermined women making them to feel inferior to men while politicians preferred men to women in secondary school education management in Siaya District. The findings of this study are significant in that they will help the policy makers, the Provincial Education Board and the District Education Boards in enhancing participation of women in management of education at secondary school level.
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Role of support staff on students' discipline in public secondary schools in Kasipul Division, Rachuonyo District, Kenya - Onyango, Jael A (2011)
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Influence of free primary education on academic achievement in public primary schools in Kisii South District, Kenya - Onyango, Mildred A. (2011)
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Impact Assessment of Vesicular Schistomiasis on Educational Performance of Primary School Pupils in Niger Delta - Onyirioha, J. N. N.; Ikoku, Alvan (2011)
Sign of gross haematuria, no doubt imposes great psychological stress on affected persons. Infected persons were more depressed and would like to shy away from the public. Uninfected pupils showed slightly but definite better scholastic performance, assessed by their school attendances and grades scored in the previous school year. The infected pupils, contrary to previous studies Ejezie and Ade- Serruno (1981) and Ekanem et al (1994) were thought hampered by the disease, necessitating more studies in the endemic areas. (J. N. N. Onyirioha. Impact Assessment of Vesicular Schistomiasis on Educational Performance of Primary School Pupils in Niger Delta. Researcher. 2011;3(1):127-128). (ISSN: 1553-9865). http://www.sciencepub.net.
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Factors hindering enrolment into technical and vocational educational and training for jua kali artisans through distance learning: the case of Nairobi County, Kenya - Ooko, Zachary M (2011)
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The influence of school factors on performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Examinations in non formal schools in Kibera Division, Kenya - Ooma, Daniel (2011)
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COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE CULTURAL CONSTRUCTION OF VOCATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN NORWAY AND NIGERIA - Opara, Jacinta A. (2011)
Despite the emergence of a common agenda for vocation education and training across many countries, it is increasingly recognized that policy in practice varies significantly according to national context. Of course, it is one thing to develop grand visions of the vocation education and training society within official policy documents, translating such visions into reality usually turns out to be rather more problematic. This work evaluated the pedagogical legacy of vocation education and training in these countries by analyzing the contribution of teachers and students to the development of VET based on the enrichment of historical and cultural environment. Norway had encountered difficulties in attempting to further progress the cause of vocation education and training. Nigeria to reach “the position” might be a very strong statement because of different situations, cultures, etc. Nigeria to work toward a goal to which Norway offers a good model could be more realistic.
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Lifelong learning, lifelong education and adult education in higher institutions of learning in Eastern Africa: the case of Makerere University Institute of Adult and Continuing Education - Openjuru, George Ladaah (International Journal of Lifelong Education, 2011)
Abstract This paper advocates for policy recognition of lifelong learning by institutions of higher learning and governments in Eastern Africa. Lifelong learning and lifelong education are two concepts that aim at widening access to and the participation of adult learners in the acquisition of new knowledge, skills, values and attitudes. There are many reasons for advocating for lifelong learning and education in higher institutions of learning in Eastern Africa. Firstly, the demand for higher education in Eastern Africa has increased phenomenally. Secondly, the need to cope with this fast‐changing world calls for a continuous acquisition of new knowledge, skills and attitude. This paper looks at the concepts of lifelong learning (LLL) and lifelong education (LLE) in relation to the changes that are affecting the provision of university‐based learning opportunities for non‐traditional students in Eastern Africa, with examples from Makerere University Institute of Adult and Continuing Education in Uganda. In looking at the concepts of LLL and LLE, other concepts of lifewide learning and the learning society are also discussed. Adult learning and adult education are discussed as concepts that are used by adult educators in Eastern Africa with very limited understanding of what they really mean. The confusion in the use of these emerging and popular concepts in Eastern Africa is discussed. The paper presents some recommendations for higher institutions of learning in Eastern Africa to develop a clear understanding of and embrace lifelong learning. Notes 1. This reference to Eastern Africa refers to the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Djibouti. (Somali is politically destabilised therefore it was not part of this discussion on lifelong learning and education in the region.) 2. Reading the proceedings of the international conference on challenges of adult and lifelong learning (ALL) in the 21st century on 17–19 November 2008, it was easy to realize this ambiguity between lifelong learning and education.
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Climate Change and African Forests and Wildlife Resources - Opere, Alfred; Olago, DO; Osman-Elasha, Balgis; Chidumayo, E.N. (2011)
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Effects of external instructional supervision on students' performance in KCSE in public secondary schools in Rongo District, Kenya - Opere, William O (2011)
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Strategies for mitigating drought-induced resource use conflicts among pastoralists of Northwestern Kenya - Opiyo, Feo; Mureithi, Stephen Mwangi (2011)
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Strategic Planning And Performance Of Public Secondary Schools In Kisumu East District, Kenya - Opiyo, Gode H (2011)
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‘Literacy is the ability to read and write English’: defining and developing literacy in basic schools in Ghana - Opoku-Amankwa, Kwasi; Brew-Hammond, Aba (International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 2011)
Abstract How do teachers define literacy, and how do their perceptions influence their approach to the teaching and learning of literacy? These and other questions relating to literacy generally formed the focus of this ethnographic case study in two urban public primary schools in Ghana. The paper also considers teachers' views on mother tongue literacy. Teachers tend to perceive literacy as the ability to read and write English or an international language like French, etc. and scarcely consider mother tongue literacy as relevant. Teachers' perceptions tend to be reflected in their pedagogical approach, which generally involves error correction and grammar-based language teaching, as well as in their assessment of literacy. Although teachers and society at large tend to have unfavourable attitudes to mother tongue/bilingual education, in the real classroom situation teachers tend to code switch between English and the local language on the grounds that pupils' understanding of English is inadequate.
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Statistics School Curricula for Uganda - Opolot-Okurut, Charles; Eluk, Patrick Opyene (2011)
This chapter describes the statistics curricula for schools in Uganda, outlining the intended curricula for the primary and secondary schools and explaining the statistics content for each year of study in the primary schools. The secondary school curriculum has ordinary and advanced level components. In the two courses offered at the ordinary level and at the advanced level, statistics is incorporated to different widths and breadths. The instructional materials and resources that are available and used for the teaching of statistics, especially the textbooks and technology, are described as well as the assessment format and practice for statistics within mathematics at the different levels.
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The impact of HV/AIDS awareness on the sexual risk behaviour of students in public secondary schools in Nairobi, Kenya - Opondo, JA (2011)
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The Teacher of English in the Nigerian Schools： Analysis of a Diagnostic Test - Opoola; Bolanle; Tajudeen; Ayobami; Fatimo (美中外语, 2011)
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Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs on HIV/AIDS Among Tertiary Students in Papua New Guinea - Orathinkal, Jose; Totona, Keri; Begani, Alphonse; Andew, Tuka; Tombe, Bob; Begani, Rose (World Journal of AIDS, 2011)
This cross-sectional study among 1597 tertiary level students, 757 (48%) males and 832 (52%) females (9 respondents no mention of gender), from 12 institutions, across Papua New Guinea, examined their level of knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about HIV/AIDS.The study revealed that the majority of the students have a very good knowledge of HIV/AIDS; in general students have a considerate and compassionate attitude towards those infected with HIV/AIDS; and the students have positive and healthy attitudes and beliefs regarding HIV/AIDS.Among the demographic variables of gender, province and the institution of their study a significant difference showed in their levels of knowledge and also a statistically significant association was found between beliefs and knowledge.Interestingly, about 58% of the students think that HIV/AIDS is a punishment from God. Almost half (46.5%) of the respondents think that learning about sex and the use of condoms could also encourage young people to engage in more frequent sex.Although, in general the students have a very good knowledge, they indicate the need for more sex education and awareness programs about HIV/AIDS that could be given in high schools.
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"If God wills...next year I will send her back to school": The Effects of Child and Parental Illness on School Participation in Rural Ethiopia. CREATE Pathways to Access. Research Monograph No. 60. - Orkin, Kate (2011)
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Safety Precautions in the Teaching of Adapted Physical Education in Primary and Post Primary Schools in Rivers State of Nigeria. - Orunaboka, T. T.; Nwankwo, Gloria O. (International journal of academic research in business & social sciences, 2011)
The special populations in schools are those students who require special attention as a result of their defective conditions. These deviations in them pose difficulty in the teaching of physical education among them. Adapted physical education has largely provided for this set of students yet their safety is not granted since no concerted effort has been made in that area. The condition of this group calls for special attention in order not to expose them to situations that would aggravate their condition. The application of safety precautions in the teaching of this set of students is very necessary. This paper is focused on safety precautions in the teaching of adapted physical education in primary and post primary schools in Rivers State of Nigeria. This paper highlighted the level of negligence exhibited in schools as far as safety of the students is concerned in spite of the fact that physical education lesson involve physical activities which predispose human body to injury. It has recommendations on safety precautions in the teaching of adapted physical education. It should be accessed by all students. Accident is a major hindrance to the achievement of the objective of adapted physical education therefore it should be avoided by adoption of safety precautions in the teaching of the special population.
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Perceived Influence of Instructional Supervision on Teacher’s Classroom Performance in Public Primary Schools in the Owerri Educational Zone of Imo State, Nigeria - Oruwari, Joy Ngozi; Akaraonye, James (Lwati: a journal of contemporary research, 2011)
The study was carried out with the basic need of identifying the influence of instructional supervision on classroom performance of teachers at the primary school using Owerri Educational Zone. Four research questions and three hypotheses were formulated to achieve the stated purpose. A researcher's made modified likert type questionnaire consisting of Thirty Three items was used. A purposive sampling technique was used to sample six hundred and ninety seven teachers in the areas of study. The result of the analysis showed that Supervision of instruction influenced teachers’ classroom performance, some factors-hinders effective supervision of instruction, Teachers in the areas of study had negative attitude towards supervision of instruction. Supervised teachers perform better than the teachers that are not supervised. LWATI: A Journal of Contemporary Research , 8(4), 55-63, 2011
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The potential use of storm water and effluent from a constructed wetland for re-vegetating a degraded pyrite trail in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda - Osaliya, R.; Kansiime, Frank; Oryem‐Origa, Hannington; Kateyo, E. (Physics and chemistry of the earth (2002), 2011)
During the operation of the Kilembe Mines (copper mining) a cobaltiferous stockpile was constructed, which began to erode after the closure of the mines in the early 1970s. The erosion of the pyrite stockpile resulted in a large acid trail all the way to Lake George (a Ramsar site). The acid trail contaminated a large area of Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP) resulting in the death of most of the shallow-rooted vegetation. Processes and conditions created by storm water and effluent from a constructed wetland were assessed for vegetation regeneration in the degraded QENP pyrite trail. Cynodon dactylon, Imperata cylindrica and Hyparrhenia filipendula dominated the regeneration zone (RZ) where storm water and effluent from a constructed wetland was flowing; and the adjacent unpolluted area (UP) with importance value indices of 186.4 and 83.3 respectively. Typha latifolia and C. dactylon formed two distinct vegetation sub-zones within the RZ with the former inhabiting areas with a higher water table. Soil pH was significantly higher in the RZ, followed by UP and bare pyrite trail (BPT) at both 0–15 cm and 16–30 cm depths. Soil electrical conductivity was not significantly different in the RZ and BPT but significantly higher than that in UP for both depths. For 0–15 cm depth, RZ had significantly higher concentrations of copper than BPT and UP which had similar concentrations. Still at this depth (0–15 cm), the unpolluted area had significantly higher concentrations of total phosphorus and total nitrogen than the regeneration zone and the bare pyrite trail which had similar concentrations. The RZ dominated by Typha had significantly higher concentrations of TP and TN compared to the RZ dominated by Cynodon. The concentrations of NH4–N were significantly lower in Typha regeneration zone than in CRZ at 0–15 cm depth but similar at 16–30 cm depth. At 16–30 cm depth, concentrations of copper were significantly higher in the regeneration zone followed by the bare pyrite trail and the unpolluted zone. The concentration of lead in the regeneration zone and bare pyrite trail were similar but significantly higher in the unpolluted zone. Concentrations of TP and TN were significantly higher in unpolluted zone, followed by regeneration zone and bare pyrite trail. Storm water and effluent from a constructed wetland enhanced the revegetation process by modifying soil pH, making plant growth nutrients available and by providing a steady supply of moisture necessary for plant growth. T. latifolia and C. dactylon which seem to have tolerance of high concentrations of metals were the dominant species in the regeneration zone. If storm water and effluent supply continues, the aforementioned vegetation will colonize the pyrite trail and will eventually protect QENP and Lake George from metal contamination.
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Popular Culture, Education And Ubuntu In Kenya - Osanjo, L (2011)
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Determinants of Bank selection : A study of undergraduate students in the University of Ghana - Osarenkhoe, Aihie; Hinson, Robert Ebo (2011)
Purpose: The aim of this study is twofold: first, to investigate bank selection criteria among undergraduate students in the University of Ghana, and second, to relate this study with previous findings on the same phenomenon. Design/methodology/approach: Extant studies have adopted mainly quantitative approach. In order to bridge this gap and contribute to existing knowledge, qualitatively inspired research design was adopted, thus facilitating in-depth understanding of the determinants of bank selection. Findings: findings show that convenience, bank staff-customer relations and banking services/financial benefits are the first three most important determining factors. Furthermore, happiness, joyfulness, cheerfulness and delight are feelings derived after a banking service; whiles sadness, anger and deceit are avoided. Originality/value: studies on the bank selection criteria employed by undergraduates are scanty in West Africa, and this study makes a contribution in that direction. Future studies will continue from this one.
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Self-reported occupational visual and hearing impairment among dental professionals in Nigeria - Osazuwa‐Peters, Nosayaba; Azodo, CC; Ehizele, AO; Au, Umanah; Obuekwe, ON (2011)
Objective: To determine the prevalence of occupational visual and hearing impairment among dental professionals in Edo State, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire based cross-sectional survey of dental surgeons, dental surgery assistants (DSA), dental therapists and dental technologists was conducted in four government owned dental centers in Edo state which included: University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Specialist Hospital, Benin City, Irrua specialist hospital and General hospital, Fugar. Results: The response rate was 78.1%. Majority (77.3%) of the respondents were dentists, others were dental nurses (10.7%), dental technologists (9.3%) and dental therapists (2.7%). The prevalence of hearing impairment was 4.0% while visual impairment was 12.0%. The prevalence of hearing impairment was higher among dental technologists, however this was not statistically significant (P>0.05).The regular use of safety practices among the dental professionals was low ranging from12.0% to 50.7%. Conclusion: Visual impairment was more common than hearing impairment among dental professionals. Noise level and hazards to the eyes in dental clinic should be evaluated by occupational health and safety advisors with a view of making useful recommendation to reduce their adverse impact on dental professionals. Further investigations using objective auditory and visual assessment tools are also recommended. Keywords: Occupational health, visual impairment, hearing impairment, dental professionals, health hazards
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EMERGENCE OF THE GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY: IMPLICATIONS FOR LIBRARIES AND LIFELONG LEARNING IN NIGERIA - Oseghale, Osagie; Adeyomoye, Josiah Ifedayo (2011)
Lifelong learning has been described as education for the knowledge economy. But indicators from international assessments suggest that some developing countries risk being marginalized in the competitive global knowledge economy because their education and training systems are described inadequate to equip learners with the skills they need for active participation. Coverage is insufficient, access is inequitable (especially in tertiary [higher] education and in employee and adult training), as education facilities are grossly inadequate and the quality of education is low. Private intervention in education has not helped matters as rote learning, exam-driven schooling, and the soaring cost of private education have long been policy concerns in most developing countries. Thus the goal of education for all has revoltingly remained elusive in many low-income countries. This paper examines the challenges that knowledge economy has posed to lifelong learning and training systems in Nigeria. It considers the implications of the knowledge economy on lifelong learning and outlines the key competencies needed for citizens to participate effectively in the knowledge economy. The paper stresses the need to strengthen public libraries in order to encourage lifelong learning in Nigeria where formal education systems are almost unaffordable and grossly inadequate. It summarizes policy options for developing viable option of lifelong learning using public libraries.
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The Impact of Service Quality in Teaching on Students' Performance in Senior High Schools in Ghana : A Case Study of Selected Schools in Ejisu Juaben Municipal Assembly - Osei-Asibey, Mercy; Wulnye, Ronald (2011)
Teachers have been identified as key to good academic performance of students. They draw conclusions about their students in the early school years, forming opinions about one’s strengths, weaknes ...
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The Impact of Service Quality in Teaching on Students' Performance in Senior High Schools in Ghana : A Case Study of Selected Schools in Ejisu Juaben Municipal Assembly - Osei-Asibey, Mercy; Wulnye, Ronald (2011)
Teachers have been identified as key to good academic performance of students. They draw conclusions about their students in the early school years, forming opinions about one’s strengths, weaknes ...
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EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON COCOA PRODUCTION IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA - Oseni, Joseph Olumide (RePEc: Research Papers in Economics, 2011)
The paper examined the effects of climate change on cocoa production in Ondo State, Nigeria. When talking about climate change and its effects, it is important to make adjustments and interventions in order to manage the losses or take advantages of opportunities presented by it. These adjustments or interventions are known as adaptation (IPCC, 2001). Cocoa has been the second largest foreign exchange earner after crude oil and has also contributed significantly to infrastructural development in the country. Given this importance, one would expect it to be produced on a large scale and its production should be on the increase to boost the nation’s foreign exchange earnings. But despite the nation’s commitment to increase its production, it is still being faced with the problems of climate change which cannot be controlled by man. It is because of this that a study to determine the effects of climatic change on cocoa production and how farmers are able to adapt to the changing climatic conditions is being carried out.
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Effects Of Climate Change On Cocoa Production In Ondo State, Nigeria - Oseni, Joseph Olumide (2011)
The paper examined the effects of climate change on cocoa production in Ondo State, Nigeria. When talking about climate change and its effects, it is important to make adjustments and interventions in order to manage the losses or take advantages of opportunities presented by it. These adjustments or interventions are known as adaptation (IPCC, 2001). Cocoa has been the second largest foreign exchange earner after crude oil and has also contributed significantly to infrastructural development in the country. Given this importance, one would expect it to be produced on a large scale and its production should be on the increase to boost the nation’s foreign exchange earnings. But despite the nation’s commitment to increase its production, it is still being faced with the problems of climate change which cannot be controlled by man. It is because of this that a study to determine the effects of climatic change on cocoa production and how farmers are able to adapt to the changing climatic conditions is being carried out.
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Effect of Climate Change on Maize (Zea mays) Production and Food Security in Swaziland - Oseni, T. O.; Masarirambi, Michael T. (2011)
Climate variability has been and continues to be, the principal source of fluctuations in global food production in countries of the developing world and is of serious concern in the Kingdom of Swaziland. The mean annual rainfall is considerably low in most parts of the country and temporal variability is quite high. In some places, as much as 60% of the annual total rainfall is recorded in just two months of the year. There is however, no definite trend discernible in the long-term mean rainfall. Rainfall variability is a threat to food production in Swaziland especially maize production which is the staple food. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of climate variability and change on maize production and household food security in Swaziland. To achieve the objective, secondary data on rainfall in two agro-ecological zones and maize production from 1990 to 2009 were analysed using two-way analysis of variance and the data was then subjected to regression analyses to establish trends. Results showed significant differences in average rainfall and growing season rainfall on maize production. The rainfall trends in the Lowveld (severe drought prone area) tended to be declining whilst that of Middleveld (moderate drought prone area) was somewhat stable. Reduced/or erratic rainfall during the years resulted in decreased maize production. However, rainwater harvesting/soil conservation techniques, intercropping, growing of short duration/early maturing maize varieties, crop diversification such as millet and sorghum and migration of farmers to more productive Swazi Nation Land (SNL) for crop production can mitigate further the impacts of climate change and increase household food security in Swaziland.
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Adequacy of Teaching Manpower for the Universal Basic Education in Urban and Rural Schools in Delta State, Nigeria - Osiobe, CI (Journal of Technology and Education in Nigeria, 2011)
This study sought to compare schools in urban and rural areas on their learning resource needs for UBE programme in Delta State. It was based on primary data obtained via questionnaires administered to 451 public schools in the state. Descriptive statistics and t tests were used to analyze the data. Findings showed that the sampled primary schools in the fifteen local government areas had excess supply of teachers. The study observed an excess supply of teachers in both urban and rural schools under the UBE programme. It was however observed that there was no significant difference between urban and rural schools in the inhibitions to the provision of human resources required for the implementation of UBE in the State. Prunning of the teaching force to include only qualified teachers and comprehensive overhaul of teachers’ working condition along with regular retraining programmes were among the recommended policies.
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Report on Thermobarometry in Volcanics with an Example from Santiago Island, Cape Verde - Otero, Joaquim (2011)
Theory behind thermobarometry and its applications in magmatic systems is summarized. Olivine and clinopyroxene thermometers and barometers are further explained and applied to data from volcanics ...
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Learner autonomy : understanding teacher's and students perspectives and practices in the Syrian context - Othman, Awras (2011)
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Impact of climate change on human-wildlife conflicts in East Africa - Otiang’a-Owiti, GE; Nyamasyo, Stephen Kitina; EMalel, E; Onyuro, R (The Kenya Veterinarian, 2011)
Climate change is a phenomenon that is already happening and in some areas of Africa it is taking place at an alarming rate. Climate change is expected to cause an increase in weather-related disasters and extreme weather events, such as droughts, heat waves, floods, desertification, and vector-borne infestations. Long-term changes in climate exacerbate environmental degradation leading to loss of wildlife habitat in many vulnerable places. Furthermore, climate change will alter the location and nature of the geographical environment, and wildlife will be forced to migrate to new areas as a way of adapting or face extinction. As there are limited natural places left for wildlife to move to, this will likely bring wildlife into more densely populated human areas, and create situations of human wildlife conflict. This review looks at how climate change intensifies natural disasters, alters the functions and structure of terrestrial ecosystems thus making human wildlife conflicts inevitable in some regions with East African countries.
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Determinants of teachers' classroom effectiveness and its influence on pupils performance in KCPE in public primary schools in Maseno Division, Kisumu, Kenya - Otieno, Ahoya C (2011)
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Factors influencing academic performance of students in public secondary schools in Teso South District, Western Province-Kenya - Otieno, Ezekiel O (2011)
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Challenges faced by board of governors in the management of public secondary schools in Uriri District, Kenya - Otieno, Hezekia O (2011)
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Preparedness of Non-formal education providers in enhancing access to primary education in Starehe District, Nairobi, Kenya - Otieno, James N (2011)
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Factors influencing girl child education in primary schools in Kadibo Division Kisumu East District, Kenya - Otieno, Rose A. (2011)
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Effects of student mobility on curriculum implementation in public secondary schools in Kiamokama division, Kenya - Otiso, Kaleck O (2011)
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Public Health Implications of some heavy metal pollution in selected aquatic systems in Western Nigeria - Otuh, PI; Adeyemo, O. K.; Akomolafe, OT (Tropical veterinarian, 2011)
Heavy metal pollution has caused several health problems in different parts of the world and aquatic ecosystems are under constant pollution threats. The constant biomonitoring and assessment of the pollution levels of our aquatic environment should be ensured. Therefore, the objectives of this study was to investigate how such pollution affects aquatic organism and human health, by establishing the existing levels of some heavy metals arsenic (As), chromium (Cr) and mercury (Hg) in selected fresh and marine aquatic environments in Western Nigeria. The bio-concentration potential of these heavy metals in fish sourced from these waters was also carried out. The results obtained indicated high levels of the heavy metals in an increasing order of Cr>As>Hg in both the freshwater and marine water bodies. As, Cr and Hg concentrations in the fish were As (0.370.11) and (0.220.079), Cr (0.490.17)) and (0.15+0.06) , Hg (0.0830.043) and (0.0820.035) in fresh and marine waters respectively. Virtually all the figures were considerably higher than the Maximum permissible limit (MPL) stipulated by some international and national regulatory agencies. It was concluded that the studied aquatic environments had significantly high level of As, Cr and Hg, in other words, consumption of fish sourced from these water bodies could therefore pose public health risks since these metals could pass to humans through the food chain. Trop. Vet . Vol. 29 (4) 10-20 (2011)
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Translation challenges in the training of teachers through Arabic medium in Nigeria - Otunuyi, Abdul Kabeer Tihamiyu (2011)
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Developing an adaptation strategy to reduce climate change risks on wheat grown in sandy soil in Egypt. - Ouda, Samiha; Sayed, Mohammed; El-Afandi, Gamal; Khalil, Fouad (2011)
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Mainstreaming climate adaptation in Kenya - Oulu, Martin (Climate Law, 2011)
Mainstreaming climate change adaptation into policies and development planning processes is widely acknowledged and advocated as an important means of addressing the myriad impacts of climate change.Kenya, like many developing countries, is very vulnerable to climate change and urgently needs to adapt. However, the country’s adaptation mainstreaming efforts are still nascent and largely insufficient. Through a literature review and key informant interviews, this paper identifies Kenya’s potential climateadaptation mainstreaming entry-points and investigates the normative, organizational, and procedural mainstreaming strategies employed. This is done from a horizontal Climate Policy Integration perspective. Three potential mainstreaming entry-points, among them Kenya Vision 2030 , the current development blueprint, are identified. The results indicate that while political commitment to, and strategic vision on, climate adaptation is present as exemplified by high-profile champions and the development of the National Climate Change Response Strategy, institutional set-ups remain fragmented and inadequate. Of particular importance is the need to anchor coordination efforts for climate change adaptation in a highlevel and cross-sectoral office. Ex-ante assessment procedures, such as Strategic Environment Assessment and Environment Impact Assessment, should incorporate robust climate vulnerability assessments and adaptation requirements.
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Mainstreaming climate adaptation in Kenya - Oulu, Martin (Climate Law, 2011)
Mainstreaming climate change adaptation into policies and development planning processes is widely acknowledged and advocated as an important means of addressing the myriad impacts of climate change.Kenya, like many developing countries, is very vulnerable to climate change and urgently needs to adapt. However, the country’s adaptation mainstreaming efforts are still nascent and largely insufficient. Through a literature review and key informant interviews, this paper identifies Kenya’s potential climateadaptation mainstreaming entry-points and investigates the normative, organizational, and procedural mainstreaming strategies employed. This is done from a horizontal Climate Policy Integration perspective. Three potential mainstreaming entry-points, among them Kenya Vision 2030, the current development blueprint, are identified. The results indicate that while political commitment to, and strategic vision on, climate adaptation is present as exemplified by high-profile champions and the development of the National Climate Change Response Strategy, institutional set-ups remain fragmented and inadequate. Of particular importance is the need to anchor coordination efforts for climate change adaptation in a highlevel and cross-sectoral office. Ex-ante assessment procedures, such as Strategic Environment Assessment and Environment Impact Assessment, should incorporate robust climate vulnerability assessments and adaptation requirements.
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Factors influencing performance of students in Chemistry in public secondary schools in Kajiado North District, Kenya - Ouma, Chrispine O (2011)
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Effects of school culture on pupils' performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Examination (KCPE) in public schools in Teso district, Kenya - Ouma, Cynthia A (2011)
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Influence of floods on teaching and learning programmes in public primary schools, a case of Budalang'i plains, Busia County, Kenya - Oundo, Mark E. (2011)
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A CGE Analysis of Economy-wide Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture in Morocco - Ouraich, Ismail; Tyner, Wallace E. (RePEc: Research Papers in Economics, 2011)
Climate change is one of the major risks facing developing countries in Africa for which agriculture is a predominant part in the economy. Alterations in rainfall patterns and increasing temperatures will most likely translate into yield reductions in desirable crops (Gommes et al. 2009). The early literature of economic impact assessment of climate change has provided some useful insights on the issue, but remained limited in scope and depth as it focused on highly aggregated unit of analysis (e.g. at the continental or sub-continental levels). Nonetheless, the current trend of the empirical literature on the issue of economic impact assessment of climate change display a shift towards engaging in ‘case-by-case’ analyses at the country and/or sub-country level, especially given the fact that consensus is growing among policymakers on the need to act upon the challenges of climate change, and more importantly due to increased availability of climate projections at finer geographical scales that helps refine the analyses, and improves our ability to capture the intricate linkages that exist between climate change and the economy. This calls for adequate policy responses at the country and regional levels. The present research will focus its attention on Morocco. In this context, the objectives of the analysis is to quantify the economic-wide impacts of climate-driven yield alterations under 3 SRES scenarios (A1b, A2 and B1) using a modified version of IFPRI ’s CGE model, which was upgraded to account for the sub-regional disaggregation adopted in the analysis (Dudu and Cakmak, 2011). This part of the analysis will focus on country-specific economywide impacts driven by productivity shocks on yields for each region. Yield estimates are produced via CliCrop, which simulates yield changes by water basin based.
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A CGE Analysis of Economy-wide Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture in Morocco - Ouraich, Ismail; Tyner, Wallace E. (2011)
Climate change is one of the major risks facing developing countries in Africa for which agriculture is a predominant part in the economy. Alterations in rainfall patterns and increasing temperatures will most likely translate into yield reductions in desirable crops (Gommes et al. 2009). The early literature of economic impact assessment of climate change has provided some useful insights on the issue, but remained limited in scope and depth as it focused on highly aggregated unit of analysis (e.g. at the continental or sub-continental levels). Nonetheless, the current trend of the empirical literature on the issue of economic impact assessment of climate change display a shift towards engaging in ‘case-by-case’ analyses at the country and/or sub-country level, especially given the fact that consensus is growing among policymakers on the need to act upon the challenges of climate change, and more importantly due to increased availability of climate projections at finer geographical scales that helps refine the analyses, and improves our ability to capture the intricate linkages that exist between climate change and the economy. This calls for adequate policy responses at the country and regional levels. The present research will focus its attention on Morocco. In this context, the objectives of the analysis is to quantify the economic-wide impacts of climate-driven yield alterations under 3 SRES scenarios (A1b, A2 and B1) using a modified version of IFPRI ’s CGE model, which was upgraded to account for the sub-regional disaggregation adopted in the analysis (Dudu and Cakmak, 2011). This part of the analysis will focus on country-specific economywide impacts driven by productivity shocks on yields for each region. Yield estimates are produced via CliCrop, which simulates yield changes by water basin based.
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“Challenges Facing Management of Free Primary Education in Kenya” A case of Nyamira County-Kenya” - Ouru, John (The International Journal of Business and Management, 2011)
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The Juxtaposition of White Racial Identity Development in Teachers and African American Racial Identity Development in Middle School Students - Owens, Idonia M. (2011)
Early adolescence marks the time when African American students begin to develop their racial identity (Phinney & Tarver, 1988; Roberts, Phinney, Masse, Chen, Roberts & Romero, 1999; Tatum, 1997). With school being an important context for this process, it is suggested that a teacher’s racial identity developmental status might play a role in assisting African American students with this progression (Helms, 1990, 1994; Howard, 2006; Tatum, 1997). Missing from the research is an examination of White teacher and African American student interactions through the lens of the racial identity development of both. Using a survey design, this quantitative study focused on the White racial identity development stages of teachers who advise African American students. This research explored how the racial identity resolution of White teachers may predict educational, psychological, and social experiences of African American students. The following research question was investigated: Does scoring higher on Helm’s White Racial Identity Scale (Helms, 1990) relate to identifying correct answers on vignettes based on early adolescents in Cross’ model of Nigresence Racial Identity? Participants responded to three vignettes summarizing typical behaviors demonstrated by African American middle school students in three stages of Cross’ Black racial identity development. Teachers took the White Racial Identity Attitude Scale (Helms, 1999) to determine individual racial identity status. A statistical analysis of results determined that there was no correlation between the racial identity status of teachers and their ability to select correct responses to the vignettes. This study gave insight into understanding the importance of the racial identity status of White teachers when working with African American students. Degree Type Dissertation Degree Name Doctor of Education (EdD) Department Executive Leadership First Supervisor Guillermo Montes Second Supervisor Chinwe Ikpeze Subject Categories Education This dissertation is available at Fisher Digital Publications: http://fisherpub.sjfc.edu/education_etd/34 The Juxtaposition of White Racial Identity Development in Teachers and African American Racial Identity Development in Middle School Students
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Assessment of school information system utilization and factors that affect use in Kenyan secondary schools - Owino, Isaac O (2011)
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Cities in Africa and climate change: Impact, vulnerability and adaptation - Owuor, Samuel (2011)
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INCREASING ACCESS TO POLYTECHNIC EDUCATION AMONG WORKING POPULATION IN GHANA: A MARKET MODEL PERSPECTIVE - Owusu‐Agyeman, Yaw (ICERI2011 Proceedings, 2011)
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WORKPLACE LEARNING AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: DESIGN OF ASSESSMENT INDICATORS FOR STUDENTS ON INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT PROGRAMMES IN GHANA - Owusu‐Agyeman, Yaw (ICERI2011 Proceedings, 2011)
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Lymphedema, post breast cancer treatment at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana - Owusu, Miriam Sekyere (2011)
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Influence of School Feeding Programme on pupils' participation in public primary school Education in Nairobi West District, Kenya - Oyabi, Josephine M (2011)
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Factors Affecting Student Use of Information Technology: A Comparative Study of Federal University of Technology, Owerri and Niger Delta University, Amazoma - Oyadonghan, Joyce Chinyere; Eke, Felix Mmanuoma (Library Philosophy and Practice, 2011)
A survey of two universities in Nigeria explored the use of information technology by students. Registered student users of FUTO and NDU library make adequate use of IT resources. However the return of duly completed questionnaire shows that 500 level students of FUTO and 400 level of students of NDU uses the IT in the library more than other levels as shown in table 1. The use of photocopying machine ranked highest amongst the student of both University. But a similar study on the use of Internet and electronic resources by Dental science students at Baba Farid university of health science shows that the use of e-mail topped with 163(95.3%) out of 171 respondants, unlike the use of photocoping machine that ranked topmost in Nigeria.
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Patterns of Facebook Utilization among Students of Tertiary Institutions in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria - Oyero, Olusola; Jegede, Ajibade Ebenezer (2011)
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Gender Inequalities in the Training of Teachers at Tai Solarin University of Education in Ogun State of Nigeria - Oyesiku, Olukayode O.; Arigbabu, Abayomi A.; Odunaike, K O; Amoda, M B (Academic Leadership The Online Journal, 2011)
The presence of women in leadership roles at the secondary school level and above contributes tosensitivity within schools for the well-being of adolescent girls and provides girls beginning to considercareer choices with role models of women decision-makers and leaders. It is also imperative thatwomen be actively involved in leading educational change given the vital role that the educationalsystem of a country plays in both national development and the development of a gender equal societyfor women to be active participants in the change and development process. They must be equippedand be provided with necessary skills and understanding needed to participate effectively ineducational leadership and policy-making at both school and national levels.
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Factors affecting the implementation of the Family Life and HIV/AIDS Education curriculum in Junior Secondary Schools in Abuja, Nigeria - Oyewale, Bimpe Aderinre (2011)
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