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Role of School Counsellors on Improving Students Adjustment Post COVID-19 Pandemic
Get PDFThis paper examined the coping strategies on students’ adjustment in the schools after the resumption from COVID-19 Pandemic and the roles of counsellors. Different coping methods are also highlighted that students can employ to handle the numerous problems they will face during and after pandemic. It is important to emphasize that effective tactics along mutual understanding are the key to successful learning and performance. The definition of adjustment and the many types of adjustment, as well as the need for student adjustment following the pandemic, were all examined. The problems and experiences of students during the COVID-19 were also discussed. As a result, it is recommended that counselling guidance recognize the diversity that exists in order to provide solution to any problem encountered. In addition, all stakeholders should work together with counsellors to attain his or her objectives. Finally, the Federal Government should work to develop to technology related facilities so that the country’s educational system can compete with the best in the world
Law And Dispute Resolution In Africa: Problems And Prospects
Get PDF‘The courts [of this country] should not be the places where resolution of disputes begins. They should be the places where the disputes end after alternative methods of resolving disputes have been considered and tried.’ Sandra Day O’Connor (US Supreme Court
EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS (IDPs) IN NIGERIA: HUMAN RIGHTS PERSPECTIVE
Get PDFNigeria has a population of about 182.2 million people. It ranks among the top of countries in Africa with the highest population of internally displaced persons (IDPs). Since 2009, violent conflicts between government forces, bandits, and Boko Haram insurgent groups have affected many people in different parts of the country, particularly the North-East. This has claimed several lives and left many internally displaced. IDPs suffer stigmatization and neglect by the government/the host community. The harrowing experience of IDPs contravenes their right to life, food, and healthcare. Their predicament is further heightened by the coronavirus COVID19 pandemic as they struggle to survive the impact of the conflict and the virus at the same time. This paper examines the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the rights of IDPs in Nigeria and the role of the government to protect IDPs, based on relevant human rights provisions guaranteed under the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999 CFRN). This is achieved through literature review and analysis of relevant human rights provisions. The paper posits that IDPs are highly vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic due to health risksassociated with their displacement, movement, and deplorable living conditions viz-a-viz lack of access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities and services. The paper concludes by emphasizing the urgent need to address the plight of IDPs in Nigeria in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and the role of government from the perspective of human rights protection as guaranteed under the 1999 CFRN
Home Educational Resources and Senior Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Mathematics in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State
Get PDFStudents’ performance in The West African Mathematics Examination Council in mathematics as a subject revealed that over the past ten years, Secondary School students’ achievement in Mathematics has not improvedsignificantly. Some factors identified as causes include school, home and students related factors. This study investigated the influence of home educational resources on students’ academic achievement in Mathematics in Ibadan metropolis. The population of the study consist of all Senior Secondary School two students in all the 813 secondary schools in Ibadan metropolis and teachers of mathematics in these schools. Two selfdeveloped instruments on Home Educational Resources (HERQ)(r=0.842) and Students Mathematics Achievement Test (SMAT)(KR20=0.724) were used to collect data for the study. Descriptive statistics of simple percentages, frequency counts, mean and standard deviation and inferential statistics of Multiple Regression and t-test were used to answer the three research questions and two hypotheses stated. The dependent variable (academic achievement in mathematics) on secondary school students academic achievement, there was significant relative influence of personnel resources at home (B=0.112, t =2.463) on senior secondary school students academic achievement in mathematics, there was significant mean difference (t=3.126, P<0.05) in the mathematics academic achievement of students from private and public senior secondary school students in Ibadan metropolis. It was concluded that classroom management indices are some of the causes of the academic achievement of students in Ibadan metropolis. It was recommended among others that teachers should be trained on classroom management skills especially on classroom control and time management. 
Determinants of Health Challenges and Healthcare Services Among OlderPeople: .
No full textOld age should be a leisure period, but for some older adults, it is the opposite due to lack of adequate care which has compelled some of them to beg at public events and parks or work at odd places. In underdeveloped nations like Nigeria, governmental and public plans seldom address socio-economic and gender concerns that affect older adults\u27 health. However, findings from secondary data and online libraries affirmed that older adults lack essential health, medical, and social care, which are determined by the political economy of a country and the expenses associated with such provisions. Though elders are crucial to society, dishearteningly, they have been consciously and unconsciously abandoned in Nigeria compared to wealthy nations where they get adequate healthcare services, leaving them with no hope for tomorrow. Youngsters find it difficult to acquire suitable jobs after education, dashing the hopes of older adults who have invested in them to receive support when ageing. Poor health among older adults is worrisome since they are often neglected and exposed to health challenges such as malnourishment and other old age-related issues, reducing their pleasant social activities. The paper also found that poverty, lifestyle, marital status, and gender, among others, determine quality health among the elderly and concluded that such determinants worsen healthcare services for older adults. Maintaining healthy behaviours throughout life, mainly eating a balanced diet, engaging in regular physical and mental activity and capacity, delaying care dependency and refraining from tobacco use, are found to be significant to optimal health conditions among older adults. The paper concludes that addressing social challenges faced by young people will contribute significantly to achieving good health in old age
The Role of Courts In The Resolution Of Disputes Arising From Copyright Infringement in Nigeria
Get PDFThis paper attempts to discuss the role of Courts in the resolution of disputes arising fromcopyright infringement in Nigeria. It is an already known fact that crisis is part of human dailylife and when it comes, it has to be resolved. In Nigeria, the Federal High Court is constitutionallyempowered to entertain matters arising from copyright issues. The paper highlights various actsthat constitute infringement and further brings to bear the processes needed to instituteproceedings against infringers. Civil and criminal actions against violators are discussed andanalyzed. The paper concludes by recommending a deliberate review of the major legalframeworks in copyright matters as some or many of the provisions in the current Copyright Actappear obsolete and inconsistent with the current realities. Having realized the shortcomings ofthe regular courts in adjudicating copyright matters, the option of adopting ADR is suggested withits attendant advantages over litigation
THE LAWS AND PRACTICE OF ARBITRATION IN NIGERIA AND SOUTH AFRICA: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Get PDFArbitration, one of the mechanisms of Alternative Dispute Resolution, is a process in which a dispute is resolved by an impartial adjudicator, whose decision the parties to the dispute have agreed to, or legislation has decreed, will be final and binding. The main aims of this paper are firstly, to examine similarities and distinctions between Nigerian and South African arbitration laws with the view to unraveling possible lacunas in any of the jurisdictions, and drawing lessons therein to close possible gaps. Secondly, the paper aims at examining the challenges of domestic and international arbitration practices in both jurisdictions with the view to making necessary recommendations. It evaluates the laws governing Nigerian and South African arbitration. It seeks to find out the sources of arbitration in Nigeria and South Africa. This paper, in addition, delves into the matter of affiliation of arbitration institutions in both countries with other international arbitration institutions. The proceedings of arbitration, international arbitration, enforcement of domestic and international arbitration awards are also considered here. This paper also explains the international recognition of the arbitration of both countries and the preference of both countries’ arbitration in the global space. It also explains the challenges of the Nigerian arbitration compared with that of South Africa. It goes on to recommended ways of improvinginternational recognition and choice of Nigerian as a preferred venue and seat of internationalarbitration. 
Effects of Virtual Laboratory on Chemistry Students’ Learning Outcomes in Quantitative Analysis in Colleges of Education, Oyo State
Get PDFPoor performance in practical aspect of Chemistry has been observed over the years in Nigeria Colleges of Education. This was attributed to many problems faced by the teachers in which an alternative of using a virtual laboratory for teaching Chemistry practical for proper understanding is inevitable. This study investigated the “Effects of Virtual Laboratory on Chemistry Students’ Learning Outcomes in Quantitative Analysis in Colleges of Education, Oyo State. A quasi-experimental design of 2x2x2 factorial matrix which involved pre-test, and post-test group design was employed. One hundred and thirty six (136) 100 Level NCE students’ were purposively selected from two (2) State Colleges of Education in Oyo State. The Chemical Concept Achievement Test (CCAT) (KR20=0.80) was used for data collection. Two hypotheses formulated at 0.05 level of significant and ANCOVA was used for data analysis. Virtual laboratory has a significant main effect on students’ academic achievement in Chemistry (F=672.192 Sig=0.000 df= 136 P<0.0). Conventional method has no significant main effect on students’ achievement in Chemistry (F=0.10, Sig=0.920, df= 47 P<0.05). It was recommended among others that lecturers in Colleges of Education should be trained regularly through seminars, workshops, conferences and short-and long-term training on how to use virtual laboratory to improve their competence in teaching and lecture delivery
Ethno veterinary Practices in the Management of Goats among Farmers in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria
Get PDFThis study focused on assessing the ethno-veterinary practices in management of goats among farmers in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria. Data for the study were obtained with the aid of questionnaire administered to goat farmers. A two-stage sampling technique was used to select 100 respondents for this study. The data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Majority of the respondents were male (90%), and married, while (85%) were between (41 – 50) years and have a low level of education (50%.). About 42% kept their goats on extensive system with flock size of 11-20 goats per farmer. Majority of the respondents agree that tick infection is the commonest disease prevalent in the study area. Majority of respondents use cassia (Senna italic) (75%), citrus lime (citrus aurentifolia) (75%), aloe vera (aloe spp (70%) scent leaf (Occmum grattisium) (72%) and bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) (66%) to treat goat diseases. Most of the respondents found this local medication accessible, easy, simple, cheap and affordable. Based on the findings, ethno – veterinary practice can enhance good health and productivity of small ruminants, goat in particular. Therefore, it is recommended that policy makers should formulate policies that would enhance the integration of conventional animal treatment with indigenous (ethno – veterinary) treatment of domestic animals such as goats
Learner-centered Method of Teaching and Learning in Vocational Education in Naledi Brigade in Gaborone, Southern Africa
Get PDFVocational education is critical to any country’s economy to produce well-equipped skilled personnel who can add value to the economic growth. It is therefore imperative that learner-centered method is used in teaching and learning to promote the self-development and confidence of learners as well as to produce well-grounded people with lifelong skills which can help them tackle any situation in their lifetime. This study explored learner-centered method of teaching and learning in vocational education. A survey was carried out at Naledi Brigade in Gaborone and the data collected was presented qualitatively in a descriptive way. The population for this study was the ten Bricklaying & Plastering students and their two lecturers and thirty-two Certificate in Accounting and Business Studies (CABS) and their five lecturers making a total population of forty-nine people. The sample frame was done purposively and represented fifty-one per cent (twenty-eight people) of the total population. Thus, the records for ten Bricklaying & Plastering and fifteen CABS students were used to evaluate academic performance when using learner-centered method. Two students from each department were interviewed to identify methods of learning used in vocational education and as well as evaluate academic performance when using learner- centered method. Three lecturers were also interviewed; two from Bricklaying and Plastering and one from CABS to examine the challenges they face when using learner-centered method as well as determine strategies that can be used to improve the use of learner-centered method. The data collected was analysed in a descriptive manner. The findings established that learner-centered method influences teaching and learning if both teachers and students are motivated to teach and learn. Therefore, it is recommended that learner-centered method should be used for all subjects in vocational institutions. The resources including teacher training, libraries and internet should also be provided to enhance the use of the learner-centered method