The Performance of New Generational Nigerian novelists using English Language to communicate their views to the world.

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background to the Study

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Socio-Economic Background of Students in the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics

Socio-Economic status (SES) is often measured is combination of education, income and occupation. It is commonly conceptualized as the social standing or class of an individual or group.
Furthermore, an examination SES as a gradient or continuous variable reveals inequities in access to the distribution of resources which affect class size to the teaching and learning of Mathematics. SES is relevant to all realms of behavioural and social science, including research practice, education, and advocacy. SES affects class size to the teaching and learning of Mathematics and its also affect such as lower education, poverty and poor health, ultimately affect class sizes to the teaching and learning of mathematics and our society as a whole.
SES and educational issues research indicates that children from low SES households and communities develop academic skill more slowly compare to children from higher SES groups and this affects class size (Morgan, Farkes, Hillemeir and Mac Zuga, 2009). Initial academic skills are correlated with the home environment, where low literacy environments and chronic stress especially in

Geography as it affects Government Policies

Though it does not a present, constitute separate fields of study in the Nigerian school geography, government policy is significantly implied in a number of ways or topics, particularly in the human geography section.

In the modern system of government characterized by centrally planned political control of the socio-economic order government policies, decisions and actions have great repercussions on geographic government policies are continually changing with the unpredicted minds of men. Thus, the landscape in any are at any given time is the result of not only of current but also of past decision and actions in other factor in the geography of any country.

ACHIEVING QUALITY IN THE TEACHING AND EXAMINATION OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY 

Vocational education can be described as the aspect of education which is concerned with the preparation of skilled manpower. It is a form of education, training or retraining which is directed towards developing the learner to become productive in a paid employment or in self employment. It is therefore the bedrock in which a country’s socio-economic, technological and cultural advancement must be built. 

To achieve the national objectives, and the objectives of vocational and technical education in Nigeria there is  the need to ensure good quality in the teaching and evaluation of students and is crucial to helping students in high academic standards; improving of quality and examination of vocational and technical education has become very necessary because most people who pass through training in this type of education are unable to perform adequately as they ought to ; unemployment has become so rampart and poverty has engulf most of them. 

POOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Statement of the Problem

All over the country, there is a consensus of opinion about the fallen standard of education in Nigeria especially in the secondary schools, and this has been of major concern to stakeholders in the education sector as secondary education is supposed to be the bedrock and foundation towards higher knowledge in tertiary institutions.

The Way Forward towards Eradicating Examination Malpractice

Examination malpractice, which started in Nigeria as a minor misdemeanor has not only assumed a frightening dimension, it seems to have become a permanent feature of Nigeria education system. Efforts by governments,

Perpetrators of Various Forms of Examination Malpractice part two

7.    The Society: The Nigerian society views certificate as evidence or proof of knowledge, rather than skills exhibition. Every parent is eager to see his/her child obtain 5 – 10 credits at O’ Level at a sitting. We all are in a hurry, and so pay extra for the children to go to rural areas to register for examinations where cheating is at a very high rate.

Perpetrators of Various Forms of Examination Malpractice

Examination malpractice is perpetrated by most stakeholders in the education sector of our nation. They include:
1.    The Students: The primary culprits in this menace are the students themselves. Students are no longer hardworking, they have little or no interest in studying to know and studying to face examination on their own, they lack concentration, during studies, have poor study habits and are generally restless, lazy and easily distracted by activities in the environment. Most students care less about culture of hard work and academic excellence, and so become ill-prepared for most examinations. Students no longer have confidence in themselves to write and pas any examination, without cheating. Dishonesty has become the order of the day, while honesty during examinations is no longer a virtue to covet by students. Dishonesty in examination halls is now an acceptable behaviour and life style.

Concept of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a diverse set of technological tools and resources used to communicate and to create, disseminate, store, and manage information (Blurton, 1999). This means ICT help in the storage and management of information. Ayo (2001) also defined ICT as the use of computer system and telecommunication equipment in information processing. ICT as described by Scott (2002) encompasses a range of applications, communications and technologies which aid information retrieval and research communication and administration. These include: internet access, electronic mail, CD-Roms, telephone, online databases, library services and machines. It has become a global phenomenon of great importance and concern in all aspect of human endeavour spanning across education, government, business, labour market, shares, productivity, trade, agriculture, commerce and others.

ROLE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN THE EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Abstract

The study was designed to ascertain the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in the effective teaching of mathematics in secondary schools in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. To direct the study, three research questions were stated.

The Notion of Standard in Teaching

One standard common notion in teaching is that “if the learner has not learned, the teacher has not taught”. This view is helpful in drawing the attention of the teacher to the important task he has to fulfill as part of his contribution to nation building. The major task is to ensure that teaching and learning are effective and progressive in order for students to discover their potentials.

Parental Level of Education and Female Teaching Aspiration

Educational levels of parents differ from family to family, some family or parents are graduates, some are school certificate leavers, while some are even less than or nothing at all. Literacy level of parents differs accordingly and goes a long way to affect the children’s academic achievement.

Marital Obligation Influence and Female Teaching Aspiration

Marital means having to do with marriage life; hence Nwani (2001) noted that marriage is a contract between a man and a woman who agrees to live together as husband and wife. Bimbo (2001) expresses that marriage is a partnership in which the spirit of give and take abound and it is a union of two forgivers living together.

Early Marriage Influence and Female Teaching Aspiration

Marriage is defined as a means by which society regulates sexual behaviour provided for the bearing of children and allowed for the economic maintenance of the family unit. Marriage therefore, is a concept with varying definition by people in different profession (Ebenuwa-Okoh, 1995). Early marriage in this study is a marriage that takes place at early stage of a female.

Socio-Economic Status of Homes’ Influence and Female Teaching Aspiration

Socio-economic status or background can be said to be the related income of parents, their occupation, and their level of education. The socio-economic background of a family tells us the social class the family belongs to on the social pyramid and the kind of wealth, rights, obligations, powers, privileges and so on.

The Concept of Teaching

 The concept of teaching is better described than defined because it has been very difficult to accept as being the best definition. Attempts are made by some authors on their review about teaching.

PSYCHO-SOCIAL FACTOR INFLUENCES CHOICE OF TEACHING PART 3

  Purpose of the Study

        This study aimed at determining the extent to which females teaching and career development among students. Specifically, the study will:
1.  Find out the extent of socio-economic status of home influence teaching as a career.
2.  Determine the extent which early marriage influence teaching as a career.
3.  To find out the extent marital obligation influence teaching as a career.
4.  Find out the extent parental level of education influence teaching as a career.

PSYCHO-SOCIAL FACTOR INFLUENCES CHOICE OF TEACHING

 Chapter One
Introduction
Background of the Study

       Nationally and internationally, education is a paramount importance because it fosters sustainable development. Studies have shown a strong correlation across countries between level of human capital formation and level of educational development and it is often used as one the major indicators of national development (Fadun, 2008). Education as a tool for the empowerment and sustainable development is indispensable both to the individual and the state at large.

Parental Level of Education and Female Teaching Aspiration

Educational levels of parents differ from family to family, some family or parents are graduates, some are school certificate leavers, while some are even less than or nothing at all. Literacy level of parents differs accordingly and goes a long way to affect the children’s academic achievement.

Marital Obligation Influence and Female Teaching Aspiration

Marital means having to do with marriage life; hence Nwani (2001) noted that marriage is a contract between a man and a woman who agrees to live together as husband and wife. Bimbo (2001) expresses that marriage is a partnership in which the spirit of give and take abound and it is a union of two forgivers living together.