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Jane Addams Progenitor of Immersive, Participatory, Community-Based Research: Correcting Attribution Oversight of Participatory Research Method
Get PDFThis study serves to correct an oversight that attributed pioneering researcher Jane Addams’ (1860-1935) methodology to other scholars. Today, Addams’s participatory research is widely accepted and used. Participatory Research is alternatively referred to as: Community-Based Participatory Research, Participatory Action Research, Participatory Sociology, Proactive Community Based Research, and Participatory Qualitative Research. Addams developed her methodology during cultural work among Chicago’s immigrant communities. The method for this study is theoretically guided by textual analysis and archival research. The data is from archival historical sites, extant literature, news sources, biographies, and Jane Addams numerous publications. As we strive to attain equality and equitability in our research and in our teaching, we must strengthen the presence of researchers and educators who were canonically marginalized. We do so by providing information that properly attributes strategies, methods, or theories to the rightful progenitors
Relevance of Land Tenure Security to Rural Land Use Planning
Get PDFThe study review literatures on the relevance of land tenure security in rural land use planning. The introductory part of the paper gives background information about land, land tenure security, and land use planning with an emphasis on disadvantaged groups known as vulnerable in rural areas. A literature review, which forms another section of the work, reveals the in-depth concept of rural land use planning, land tenure, and land tenure security. The latter part of the paper examined the relevance of land tenure security in rural land use planning. Based on the literature reviewed, the study discovered that land tenure security is relevant in rural land use planning in the following ways: sustainable use of land, improvement in land productivity, livelihood security, sustainable community, land use conflict, and dispute resolution, poverty alleviation, reduction in environmental degradation, and food security. The study concluded that land tenure security is interlinked with rural land use planning and should be considered an important issue for rural development
Tourists’ Awareness and Perception of Indigenous Foods and Beverages in Jos Metropolis, Plateau State Nigeria
Get PDFThe study assessed tourists’ awareness and perception of indigenous foods and beverages in Jos metropolis in Plateau State Nigeria. Three objectives achieved by the study; to identify indigenous foods and beverage, awareness of indigenous foods and beverages and tourists’ perception of indigenous foods and beverages in Jos metropolis. This study used survey research design. Study population consisted of estimated two hundred (200) tourists and used Krejcie and Morgan sample size table to select sample size of one hundred and Thirty-two (132) tourists (respondents). Structured questionnaires were developed and administered among the one hundred and thirty-two (132) tourists (respondents) randomly selected during the study period in Jos metropolis to gather data from the tourists. In some cases interviews were conducted alongside the administration of the structured questionnaires where necessary, as a mean of assisting the respondents to understand the content of the questions and be interested in the exercise. Descriptive statistics such as mean were used to present the data. Mean (x) values were used. Thus, mean was used to measure tourists’ awareness and perception: a mean score of 3.5 and above indicates positive or accepted and mean score of below 3.5 indicates negative or rejected. The study identified indigenous foods and beverages, and tourists are aware of indigenous foods and beverages in Jos metropolis which include Gwate, Tuwon Acha, Tuwon Dawa, Naman Ridi, Kwado Rizga, Kunun Tamba, Kunun Acha, Kunun Zaki, Bwerik hwass’ and Mwos, or Burkutu. Tourists Perception of indigenous foods and beverages in Jos metropolis is positive. The study recommended that indigenous foods and beverages should be available at all times of the day to clients/tourists, and restaurant employees need appropriate training to increase their capacity to deliver prompt foods and beverages to tourists and curtail delays
Applying Bourdieu’s Analysis of Children’s World through the New Sociology of Childhood
Get PDFResearch with children was always under question, until the new social studies of childhood emerged. Children, who used to be seen as unimportant parts of research, are now seen as important as adults. French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu, have introduced the concepts of Field, capital and Habitus among us. It is worth seeing, that if these work among children as well. The primary objective of this project is to examine the concept of Bourdieusian analysis of Habitus and capitals in children’s world, how they are depicted in children’s own versions, how they are different from the adults, how they design their own society, how they combat with adult versions of thinking etc; with a comparison between children belonging to middle class and lower class. Children's narratives reveal the significant impact of capitals and habituses on their lives, with differences based on family economic position. Children express pleasure, anger, love, happiness, and grievance, generating different types of capitals in various fields. The Bengali ethnicity is expressed as symbolic capital in their habitus. Children's tastes and cultural capitals create distinctions and set their position among adults and peer groups
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a Developing Nation: The Case of South Gondar Zone, Ethiopia
Get PDFThis study investigated the challenges in implementing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in South Gondar, Ethiopia, utilizing a concurrent mixed methods design. Data collection involved closed-ended questionnaires, interviews, and document analysis with 176 participants. Quantitative analysis employed one-sample t-test, Pearson correlation, and hierarchical linear regression, while thematic analysis was used for qualitative data. Findings revealed a 'moderate' implementation of SDGs policies, with variations among institutions. Major challenges identified included unrealistic goal setting, lack of political commitment, insufficient participation, absence of clear policy guidance, lack of synergy, limited capability, and an imbalanced focus on one development pillar. Correlation tests highlighted significant positive relationships between institutional challenges and SDGs implementation. Hierarchical linear regression indicated the significant positive impact of goal difficulty on SDGs implementation, with goal participative, goal specificity, and goal commitment also influencing implementation. The study recommends the government to establish realistic and participatory policy goals for effective implementation
Addressing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Related Risks in Ghana From the Perspective of Sustainable Development Goal 4 - Quality Education
No full textThis paper presents on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) related risks in Ghana and leveraging on the sustainability development goal 4 – quality education to address them. Ghana is currently battling with ESG related risks such as illegal mining, unemployment, corruption which are critical and demands this current study. The aim of the study is to explore sustainable educational related measures to address ESG risks such as illegal mining, unemployment, sanitation and waste management challenges, corruption among others. The study adopted the qualitative research approach, and employed case study with thematic or content analysis for the data analysis. Data was gathered through questionnaires and interviews. The study concluded that, the critical ESG related challenges faced in Ghana, can be addressed from the SDG 4 – quality education perspective. However, the current standard of education in Ghana lacks the required capacity to address the challenges and therefore the need to reposition the current standard of education by investing more in the achievement of the SDG 4
The Intersection between Revenue Allocation and Economic Drive and Development in Nigeria since 1999
Get PDFNigeria, a country abundant in natural resources located in West Africa, has encountered significant obstacles in effectively generating, managing, and utilizing revenue to foster sustainable economic growth and development, since the termination of military rule in 1999. This study delves into the impact of revenue allocation on Nigeria’s economic progress following the restoration of democratic governance in 1999. It scrutinizes the various revenue allocation mechanisms implemented before and during this period and evaluates their efficacy in advancing economic development in Nigeria. Against this backdrop, critical economic indicators such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, poverty rates, employment levels, and infrastructure development were scrutinized to ascertain whether the revenue allocation system adopted during Nigeria’s uninterrupted democratic rule has enhanced the country’s economic advancement. The historical research methodology was adopted, which involved the collection, analysis and corroboration of primary and secondary research data. The study finds out that despite the clear aspiration for economic development, sustainable development has not been achieved. This disappointing outcome is a result of poor planning, misallocation of resources, lack of people-oriented policies, transparency/accountability, political will, the prevalence of corruption, over-reliance on petroleum resources, and over-concentration of power at the center. These factors have undermined initiatives and innovations at the component units, leading to an increase in poverty levels, unemployment, and social inequalities. To address these issues, the paper recommends decongesting power from the center to promote competition and increase in revenue generation at the component units. Additionally, the enactment and implementation of policies that put Nigerians first, needs to be prioritized
Adam Smith on Value-Based Vocational Education and Training
Get PDFOften Adam Smith is associated with value-free economic logic. Consequently, vocational training alone would have the character of a professional investment. On the other hand, there is the concept of value-based vocational training, although its aspects are controversial. With Adam Smith the (religious) commitment to values in professional training is self-evident, which becomes clear, for example, in the emphasis on the sense of duty and the admonition to adhere to the 7th commandment. Even though Smith does not use the word “vocation”, his use of the term “profession” shows how much he is influenced by the Reformation and the belief in the probation of human life in everyday life and in the family. And for Smith it is obviously self-evident too that the moral values that are necessary today to build a prosperous economy and counteract the dangers of the modern division of labor must first be anchored and cultivated there - before it becomes an important task for schools and universities
Attitude and Readiness of Teachers to Impart Value Education: Exploring Teachers’ Experiences and Views from a Private School in Sharjah
Get PDFThis research sought to examine teachers' attitudes and readiness towards imparting value education at a private school in Sharjah. The research was guided by four questions, investigating the attitudes and readiness of teachers to impart value education, perceptions of teachers' attitudes in recent research, teachers' own attitudes and readiness, and their experiences and views towards imparting value education. The population under study were the employees working in a Private school in Sharjah. The school has a total population of 150 primary teachers in the two schools. The researcher employed purposive sampling, a type of non-probability sampling, to select participants from the community for the quantitative research study from which 107 responses were received. The findings from the quantitative data revealed that the majority of teachers have a positive attitude towards teaching value education and feel comfortable, satisfied, and confident in doing so. These themes included the necessity of collaboration and partnerships, the call for extensive teacher training and professional development, the integration of value education across all subjects, the utilization of technology and resources, the importance of practical examples and real-life contexts, the promotion of moral and ethical standards, and the awareness of mental health. The study's findings provide insights for schools in UAE and beyond, informing strategies to enhance the effective teaching of value education. The findings underline the importance of comprehensive teacher training, collaborative efforts among educators, and the integration of technology and real-life contexts in teaching. It also highlights the need to consider the moral, ethical, and mental health aspects of education
Role of Trauma Exposure, Psychological Inflexibility and Self Compassion in Substance Use Among Adolescent Students
Get PDFNo research in Nigeria has empirically explored the correlation between self-compassion and well-being in adolescents. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate whether self-compassion yields similar mental health advantages in adolescents as observed in older populations. The hypothesis posited that self-compassionate adolescents would exhibit enhanced social connectedness and reduced levels of anxiety and depression, aligning with previous findings in adults. The study's objectives were to assess whether: (1) Trauma exposure significantly contributes to substance use among adolescents; (2) Psychological inflexibility plays a significant role in adolescent substance use; (3) Self-compassion significantly influences substance use among adolescents. The study included 370 senior and junior secondary school students, comprising 155 (41.9%) males and 215 (58.1%) females. Four instruments were utilized: the Harvard Trauma questionnaire, the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire, the Self-Compassion Scale, and the Psychoactive Substance Use Questionnaire. Employing a cross-sectional design, the findings indicated that trauma exposure positively predicted substance use, suggesting a correlation between increased trauma exposure and heightened substance use. Additionally, psychological inflexibility positively predicted substance use, indicating that elevated psychological inflexibility corresponded to increased substance use. However, self-compassion did not emerge as a significant predictor of substance use