10 research outputs found
Assessment of Factors Influencing Women in Attending Higher Institutions in Sokoto State, Nigeria: Implications Sociology of Education
No full textThe researcher investigated the assessment of factors influencing women in attending higher institutions in Sokoto state, Nigeria. To attain this objective, the researcher came up with four objectives to guide the study: socio-cultural practices, education policies, academic performance and socio-economic status. Descriptive survey method was used as the study intended to collect data from members of a given population to determine the status of that particular population with respect to one or more variables in the study. The target population for the study was 74100 women representing the total number of women students in the two higher institutions. A sample size of 382 was used in the study. A proportionate sampling technique was used to select respondents. The research instruments used in this study were questionnaires. A pilot study was done and the questionnaire validated by the expert from the faculty of education and extension services to establish the instruments validity. To ascertain the reliability of the instruments, split half technique was employed. Frequency tables were used to analyze the collected data. The finding was presented with the help of simple tables of frequency count and simple percentage. Results were interpreted and required recommendations made at the end of the study. It was found that less was less access to higher institution by women because of social cultural practices, educational policies, academic performance and socio-economic status. Recommendations for further research were made.</jats:p
Insecurity Challenges and Basic Education in Nigeria
No full textThis paper examined the impact of insecurity on Basic education in Nigeria. Secondary data were used in the paper. The secondary data were gathered from print materials and online publications. The paper specifically stated that insecurity have affected the Basic school calendar, students enrolment, retention and completion in basic schools, led to death of professional Basic school teachers (reduction in strength of teachers), led to reduction on the Basic education investment and led to destructions of Basic school facilities across Nigeria. Based on these points, the paper suggested the following: Government at every levels should address all factors responsible for insecurity in Nigeria. Government should invest on school security to be more proactive in dealing with security situation in the schools
Insecurity Challenges and Basic Education in Nigeria
No full textThis paper examined the impact of insecurity on Basic education in Nigeria. Secondary data were used in the paper. The secondary data were gathered from print materials and online publications. The paper specifically stated that insecurity have affected the Basic school calendar, students enrolment, retention and completion in basic schools, led to death of professional Basic school teachers (reduction in strength of teachers), led to reduction on the Basic education investment and led to destructions of Basic school facilities across Nigeria. Based on these points, the paper suggested the following: Government at every levels should address all factors responsible for insecurity in Nigeria. Government should invest on school security to be more proactive in dealing with security situation in the schools
Influence of socialization of widows and married women on academic performance of women in women centres in Bauchi state, Nigeria
No full textIntroduction: Women education have lately become the concerns of most stakeholders especially the states governments in north-western states of Nigeria, education is a basic human right and has been recognized as such, sociologists attribute the manifest function of education include transmission of culture, creation of common identity, section and screen of talents and promotion of personal growth and development.
Purpose: The study focus on the Influence of socialization of widows and married women on academic performance of women in women centres in Bauchi state, Nigeria.
Methodology: The survey design was used for the study. The study population is 802. A sample of 265 women was drawn from widow and married students of Women Centre Jama’are, Azare, Misau and Ningi in Bauchi State from the population with the aid of Krejcie and Morgan (1970) table for determining sample size. Research instrument titled Academic Performance Test (APT) was used for data collection which was adjudged to possess content validity by teachers in secondary schools that mark WAEC and NECO in Bauchi State with a reliability ‘r’ index of 0.68 for Mathematics and 0.76 for English language.
Result: Findings revealed that: there is no significant difference between academic performance of widow and married students of Women Centre Jama’are, Azare, Misau and Ningi in Bauchi State. Also Widows and married women relate better when they have acquaint themselves with the environment and are ready to acquire knowledge.
Recommendation: It was recommended that parents and husbands should encourage their daughters and wives to go back to continuing education centre for their education
Early Marriage and Academic Performance of Divorcees and Widows of Women Centres in Bauchi State, Nigeria
No full textThe study investigated early marriage and academic performance of widows and divorced students of Women Centres in Bauchi State. Three research questions, objectives, and research hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. A sample of 256 students was drawn from the population of 802 with the aid of Krejcie and Morgan (1971) table for determining sample size. A research instrument titled Academic Performance Test (APT) was used for data collection which was adjudged to possess content validity by teachers in secondary schools that mark WAEC and NECO in Bauchi State with a reliability ‘r’ index of 0.68 for Mathematics and 0.76 for the English language. The null hypotheses were tested using t-test statistics. Findings revealed that: there is no significant difference between the academic performance of widow and married students of Women Centre Jama’are, Azare, Misau, and Ningi Bauchi State and also there is a significant difference between the academic performance of divorce and married students of Women Centre Jama’are, Azare, M,isau and Ningi Bauchi State; It was recommended that parents and husbands should encourage their daughters and wives to go back to school while for Divorcees parents should encourage their daughters to acquire knowledge and skills for self-development in women continuing education Keywords: Early marriage, widows, divorcees, and academic performance of students DOI: 10.7176/JEP/13-6-03 Publication date: February 28th 202
Women Education in Nigeria
No full textThis paper examined concept of education and women education in Nigeria. The paper specifically looked at contributions of women’s education to national development and barriers to women education in Nigeria. The paper employed secondary data. The data were collected from both print and online publications. The paper concluded that women’s education has led to man-power, politics, family up-bringing, socio-economic, personal, education, health, social status, decision –making and sport development in Nigeria. The paper also identified high illiteracy rate, cultural factor, religion, insecurity, distance, infrastructure facilities shortage, early marriage, poor implementation of gender policies and shortage of female teachers as barriers to women’s education in Nigeria. To address these problems, the paper suggested the following: 1. Government at every levels should increase funding of education and specifically increase budgetary allocation to women’ education in Nigeria. Government should embark on mass sensitizing programme in both cities and rural areas to eliminate all forms of cultural, religious and traditional beliefs of the people against women’ education. More female teachers should be employed across all educational institutions to attract more women to schools. More educational institutions such as primary schools, secondary schools and adult education centres should be built in rural areas to encourage women education across Nigeria
Historical Development of University Education in Nigeria and Strategies for Sustainable Development
No full textThis paper examined the historical development of university education in Nigeria and suggested strategies for sustainable development. Also, the paper looked at current challenges facing the Nigerian universities system. Secondary data were employed in the paper. The secondary data were collected from print and online publications. The paper made some useful suggestions for the sustainable development of university education in Nigeria
Psychosocial and Educational Services of Internally Displaced Persons in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria: Sociological Implications
No full textNigeria has been faced with insurgency for more than a decade which resulted to numerous internally displaced persons especially in the northeastern Nigeria, particularly in Borno State. This study focuses on the psychosocial and educational services of internally displaced persons in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria: Sociological implications. A total of 435 questionnaires (Bakasi 116, Farm Centre 75, and Dalori 244) were administered to the respondents, out of which 395 questionnaires were dully completed. A descriptive study using pre-test and post-test treatment with stratified sampling technique was used to select three (3) IDPs camps. The research hypotheses were analyzed using inferential statistical tool, ANOVA. The study reveals that the psychosocial effects of Boko Haram insurgency on the basis of camp had not differed significantly among the IDPs. The study further found that socio-economic status of the respondents and educational status on the basis of camp had not differed significantly. The study recommends professional counsellors and educational sociologist be actively involving in the provision of services such as trauma vocational education, and focus on psychosocial challenges like trauma confronting the internally displaced persons. Keywords: psychosocial, Educational Status, Internally Displaced Persons, Nigeria DOI: 10.7176/JEP/13-11-10 Publication date: April 30th 202
Historical Development of University Education in Nigeria and Strategies for Sustainable Development
No full textThis paper examined the historical development of university education in Nigeria and suggested strategies for sustainable development. Also, the paper looked at current challenges facing the Nigerian universities system. Secondary data were employed in the paper. The secondary data were collected from print and online publications. The paper made some useful suggestions for the sustainable development of university education in Nigeria
Educational services and socio-economic status of internally displaced persons in Maiduguri, Nigeria: Implications for sociology of education
No full textIntroduction: Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are people who involuntary migrate from their homes due to armed conflict or drought and disasters in such critical situations that the relocation of an affected population becomes inevitable. They are scourged by poverty and hunger, diseases, neglect and feelings of alienation, among others. Purpose: The study focused on effects of the Boko Haram insurgency on educational needs, educational services, and socio-economic interventions by the various NGOs and governmental actors involved in humanitarian assistance, coordinated by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA)on the basis camp in Bakasi, Dalori and Farm center IDPs of Borno state, Nigeria.
Methodology: The survey design was used for the study. A descriptive study using pre-test and post-test treatment with a stratified sampling technique was used to select three (3) IDPs camps (IDPCs). The Hypotheses were tested using ANOVA was used to test the hypothesis. A total of 435 questionnaires were administered to the respondents, out of which 395 (Bakasi 116, Farm Centre 75, and Dalori 244) questionnaires were dully completed.
Result: The study reveals that socio-economic and educational services of the respondents and educational facilities on the basis of the camp had not differed.
Recommendation: Educational provisions should be made available where the children of the IDPs will be hosted and skills acquisition programmes to cater to skill development in different areas to enhance their economic status. There should effective synergy between security forces, Government, civil society NGOs, locals and internationals in order to build confidence and trust
