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Teacher Education for Integral National Development:A Philosophical Framework
No full textIf a vacuum between teacher education and a carefully thought-out scientific programme for national development is permitted to exist, it will be challenging for developing countries to achieve national development. The goal of this study is to value the role that Teacher Education plays in the advancement of other educational levels, with a particular focus on the importance of both qualitative and quantitative education for the whole growth of a country. In light of the current educational issues in Nigeria, this study is especially concerned with the roles of teachers in the pursuit of integrated national development through effective teaching and learning. It is a widely held belief that most teachers seem to have very little basic orientations requisite for teaching and learning regardless of the level of teacher education development they have attained or are predisposed to, and that this is a result of how poorly they balance their personal issues. It is true that dealing with the unique nature of modern challenges requires a great deal of professional competence and the appropriate attitude and state of mind on the part of the teacher, and that ideologies as the aims of teacher education must be cognizant of the pursuit of integral national development. The purpose of the study is to place philosophy of education exclusively within Nigeria's focus of teacher education. It recommended, as its conclusion, that the teaching profession—better yet, teacher education—be properly managed and utilized to reap the rewards of education, particularly with a view to Nigeria's attainment of integrated national development
Analysis of Solution Domain skills acquisition in Software Engineering in Computer Technology among Computer Education students in Universities in South-East Nigeria
No full textThe study surveyed the Solution Domain skills acquisition in Software Engineering in Computer Technology by Computer Education students of Universities in South-East Nigeria. Specifically, the study sought to analyze the software design skills in Software Engineering needed by Computer Education students of Universities, software implementation skills in Software Engineering needed by Computer Education students of Universities and software maintenance skills in Software Engineering needed by Computer Education students in Universities. The study sought answers what are the software design skills in Software Engineering needed by Computer Education students in Universities, the software implementation skills in Software Engineering needed by Computer Education students in Universities and the software maintenance skills in Software Engineering needed by Computer Education students in Universities. The hypotheses formulated include that there is no significant difference in the mean ratings of opinions of Lecturers and Technologists on the software design skills in Software Engineering needed by Computer Education students, there is no significant difference in the mean ratings of opinions of Lecturers and Technologists on the software implementation skills in Software Engineering needed by Computer Education students, and that there is no significant difference in the mean ratings of opinions of Lecturers and Technologists on the software maintenance skills in Software Engineering needed by Computer Education students. The study adopted the survey research design with a population of 104 respondents comprised 61 Lecturers and 43 Technologies in Computer Education. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while the correlated t-test statistic was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The study reveals that considerations of compatibility, maintainability, reliability, reusability and security are key design skills in Software Engineering. The study also reveals that testing skills that include item testing, unit testing and entire program (system) testing are highly needed in software engineering. The study finally revealed that the maintenance skills required include that of Creation of maintenance plan, Follow-up on product configuration, Implementation of the modification and Consideration of software retirement. In conclusion, there are needs for the acquisition of software design skills, software implementation skills and software maintenance skills in software engineering. It is recommended that university students should focus on solutions domain skills as a major emphasis in software development
Sexism and Girl-Child Exploitations Madonna in Akachi Adimora-Ezigbo's Trafficked and Sefi Atta's Swallow
No full textThis research entitled “Sexism and Girl-Child Exploitations in AkachiAdimora-Ezigbo's Trafficked and Sefi Atta's Swallow” explores sexualharassment and exploitation as portrayed by the two novelists in theirnovels. The researchers noted the considerable skill used by the authorsin portraying the plight of young girls in a merciless world dominated bygreedy, irresponsible and often cruel men and careless parents in theirlives. In Akachi Adimorah – Ezeigbo's Trafficked: the young, innocentand naïve girls are taken advantage of, and sold out for prostitution andother money – making ventures by those they trusted. At the end of theday, humiliation, dehumanization and even demented lives becometheir fate contrary to their expectations. Sefi Attah's Swallow discussesabuse, domestic violence and intimidation that stare the helpless youngmaidens in the face as they cannot change their sad situationsindividually. The authors talk about the issue of sexual harassmentwhich stands out amongst the already existing ones as she did that whileaddressing other social issues like drug trafficking, tyranny, badgovernance and parental irresponsibility. The study discovered thegravity of sexism and exploitation on young girls in our society. Thetheoretical approach adopted by the researcher in this work is feminism.The data for this study is from primary sources like the selected texts andsecondary sources like journals and interviews. The study concludesthat it is highly plausible that there will be positive and visiblerepresentations and construction of gender and gender issues which will create avenues for new challenges and clarification of women'sunderstanding of the past and present, as well as their visions for thefuture. 
Phonological Analysis of English Language on Selected Undergraduate Students
No full textThe English language has been marked as an embodiment ofinconsistencies and this is obvious that special attention needs to begiven to it. The need is especially itching when one considers that byvirtue of it being a prestigious and an international language, students,specifically, English language students, encounter many problems nowand then; and despite the fact that pronunciation is taught in courses likeSpoken English, Phonetics and Phonology, there are still flaws instudents' pronunciation as they battle with confusion caused by suchinconsistencies. As a result, this study anchored on the factors thathinder students' competence in oral pronunciation. Specifically, itstudied the impact of inconsistency of English sound-spelling systemon students learning English as their second language in the Departmentof English Language and Literature, UNIZIK, Awka. However, itsrelevance will bring to bear some unnoticed phonological treasuresembedded in the English language which in turn, helps in speaking thelanguage without a foreign accent. In order to achieve the set purposes,the data were collected through the transcription of English words which were administered to forty (40) students from the mentionedinstitution through random sample method and were analysed withinthe scope of Error Analysis Theory which was propounded by StephenPit Corder and his colleagues in the late of 1970s. It was revealed thatthe inconsistency of sound-spelling system militate against students'proficiency in oral English communication. 
African Novel in the 21 Century: Afropolitan Mobility in NoViolet Bulawayo's We Need New Names
No full textThe body of African novel has come of age after about seven decades. Ithas over time borne witness to the myriads of politico-economic andsocio-cultural events in the continent. However, since the inaugurationof the contemporary transnational turn in postcolonial discourses, it hasspread its horizon beyond the frontiers of its continental boundaries viathe route of the literary enterprises of African writers like ChimamandaAdichie, NoViolet Bulawayo, Yaa Gyasi, Okey Ndibe, Chris Abani andothers in the Diaspora. Applying the thesis of postcolonial studies thispaper examines the phenomenological literary representation ofAfropolitan mobility in Bulawayo's We Need New Names. The aim is todiscover the challenges of the African identities in transit across theglobalized world of transmutation and flux. It concludes that themobility of African citizens of the world is an expression of the freedom which postcolonial independence introduced
Impact of Government Expenditure on Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product
No full textThis study examines the impact of government expenditure on Nigeria’s gross domestic product between 2000-2022. The explanatory variables considered for this study include; agricultural expenditure, transportation/ communication expenditure, health expenditure and educational expenditure. The dependent variable is Nigeria’s gross domestic product. The study uses aggregate time series data from secondary sources. The study employs different econometric tools such as Unit root test, Augmented Dickey Fuller Test (ADF) Test,Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) Approach and Error Correction Model (ECM).The findings of the study have confirmed that government expenditure on various sector influence Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product and follow established economic theories. Both Co-efficient of Determination as well as the F-statistic have established a good fit and joint significance of the independent variables on the dependent variable.The ECM results indicate that at the 66.70% speed of adjustment per annum the errors of the model corrected each period (each year). In other words, the speed implies that in the long run, 66.70 can be corrected after a number of periods (years) determined as follows: 100/66.70 periods (approximately1year 6months). The study recommends that; agricultural subsector which has a huge potential to stimulate economic growth in Nigeria should be supported by increasing government expenditure to the sector,the extent of government expenditure on Transportation/Communications sector should be sustained based on its positive impact on national real income, there is need to improve on government expenditure on health as high productivity in the economy can only be guaranteed with quality health conditions of workers and lastly there is need to sustain and increase government expenditures on education found to contribute positively and significantly to GDP
The Nexus Between Existentialism and Environmental Philosophy “Let beings be”- Martin Heidegger
No full textMan, as a “Being-in-the-world,” possesses a huge responsibility in making the environment congenial for his habitation. On this premise, in-depth analysis of the connections between existentialist and environmental philosophy is presented in this study, along with an examination of their shared principles and the results of their convergence. Environmental philosophy, which is concerned with the relationship between people and nature and emphasizes ecological interconnectedness and the intrinsic value of the environment, resonates strongly with existentialism, a philosophical movement focused on individual existence, self-awareness, and the search for meaning. This study therefore reveals the natural synergy between these two philosophical fields by comparing fundamental existentialist ideas like authenticity, freedom, and responsibility with environmental philosophy's ideas of ecological ethics, sustainability, and ecological consciousness. The study also explores the role existential view of existence and the environment might play in promoting ecological awareness, motivating meaningful environmental action, and enhancing our ethical treatment of nature. This research ultimately emphasizes the transformative potential of fusing existentialist philosophy with environmental philosophy, giving a convincing synthesis that develops a greater understanding of humanity's place within the natural world and its duty in nurturing and protecting it, and thereafter, advocating for a fundamental shift in human attitudes and lifestyles to promote ecological harmony
Actualizing Agricultural Development Programmes in Nigeria Using Communication Strategies
No full textThe paper examines how Agricultural Development Programmes canbe actualized in Nigeria using Communication Strategies. Data wascollected through questionnaire. The population of the study was allbeneficiaries of Agricultural development programme fund in Nigeriausing multi-stage sampling technique. The finding of the studyindicated that some of the beneficiaries of Agricultural developmentfund were not well informed. This made Agricultural development notto be actualized to its potentials, thereby creating scarcity and lack ofAgricultural produce. The paper recommended that, the Federal, Stateand Local Government officials through which the donors operate,should apply verbal communication strategies in educating the farmerson how to use new technologies and new products in developingagricultural products in Nigeria
Developing Standardized Tests and Marking Guide for Effective Learners' Assessment
No full textThe aim of this paper is for instructors to learn how to showcase their skills in preparing valid, reliable and useful items including test planning, test preparation, test scoring/grading based on defined marking guide for effective learners' assessment. This is to promote Fairness, objectivity and consistency in evaluating learner's performance. The paper discusses the different types of tests, basic considerations in classroom test development, and explanation of different steps in test construction and how to prepare a defined standard marking guide. The paper also emphasizes the importance of transparency and continuous improvement in the learner's assessment process. The paper creates awareness that a good test well-constructed and the marking guide well prepared reflects the goals of the instructor. It will equally make instructors to avoid subjectivity and bias. This paper also shows clarity and accuracy of the assessment material crucial in achieving reliable results which will enhance and facilitate tests development and marking. This paper will make instructors to learn how to construct good items and marking guide. I recommend that instructors should attend seminars and workshops to upgrade their knowledge because they are the driving force in any educational system. They are also the fulcrum of the Education Ac
Digital Technology for Capacity Building in Teaching Arts and Social Science Education in Tertiary Institution in Delta State
No full textThis study reviewed digital technology for capacity building in teaching Arts and Social Science education in tertiary institutions in Delta State. Lack of adequate information, communication and technology hinders growth and performances on the part of the teacher and students especially in tertiary institution.The design of the study was a descriptive survey research design. The population for the study comprises all lecturers in the University of Delta Agbor, Delta State University Abraka and College of Education Warri. Three (3) research purposes and Three (3) research questions guided the study.A sample size of one hundred and two (102) Lecturers were randomly selected through simple random sampling technique. Three (3) research questions guided the study. The instrument use for the study was the questionnaire titled “Digital Technology for Teaching Arts and Social Science Education in Tertiary Institutions in Delta State” (DTFTASEITIDS). The instruments were validated and the reliability obtained was 0.87 using crombach Alpha coefficient. Data was collected and analyzed using chi-square analysis. The result obtained from the study shows that lecturers have no positive attitude towards digital technology in teaching. Based on the above finding, it was recommended that administrators/government should indicate more interest in the use of digital technology for effective teachin