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UTILITARIANISM AND THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF ADULT EDUCATION
(1991) ADESANYA, L. A.
Much of what has been said and written on educational aims has been prescriptive; it has asserted not what they are, but what they should be. That happiness has been prescribed indicates that it is an ideal, which finds expression in a natural phenomenon. Because of its natural and comforting illusions, aims such as this carry a persuasive force of positive connotations which encourages varieties of hyperbolically optimistic assumptions about its effects, in order to avoid these assumptions becoming unchallenged fashionable ideas in educational arena, particularly in the realm of adult education, the need for a careful scrutiny arises. Thus in prescribing Utilitarianism as an aim for adult education.; this study has examined the following issues: (1) The meaning of aims and the justification for the formulation of aims in adult education; (2) Some philosophical theories that form the basis of the aims and objectives of adult education; (3) utilitarianism and education; (4) utilitarianism as an aim of adult education; and (5) Problems associated with the achievement of Utilitarianism in adult education. The above examination was carried out using the instrument of philosophical analysis in the following manner: First, major concepts were picked out for analysis in order to understand the principles by which their uses are determined. Thereafter, some crucial themes subjected to critical analysis so as to eliminate psuedo-problems that are likely to arise at the practice and implementation stages. This led to the clarification of the underlying basic assumptions arising there from, so as to put the real issue in clear perspective. Later, a synthesis of all the positive ideas highlighted in the process of our critical analysis of concepts and issues on the topic was drawn together. The result of this exercise was the restatement of the theory of happiness in the context of adult education. Finally, counter-objections to the new statement was raised in the form of unbiased criticism and answers were provided for such objections. The reason for this task is to dig up any ambiguity that may be hidden in the new formulation. It was found out that Utilitarianism is made up of very many component parts of ethical theories that renders it almost an impossible target to be aimed at. The problem with utilitarian doctrine is that it obscures the identification of appropriate goals and standards of achievement in the education of adults. However, the utilitarian doctrine sees man as primarily concerned with the pursuit of happiness and as such regards the maximisation of happiness and the minimisation of suffering as the supreme of social action. Thus, the promise of a psychological well-being as is contained in the utilitarian doctrine is enough a factor that can attract political as well as Our conceptual analysis reveals it as a system of social economic and academic attention and political decision, as offering a criterion and basis of judgement for administrators as well as a system of personal morality. It is claimed that freedom of thought, autonomous decision making and truth are important elements for human happiness. Without freedom, there can be no genuine interaction with environment, no willing involvement in the life of society; and participation will become an irksome imposition, pedagogically, this points to an education oN, involvement, of participation, of activity and an education that involves discovery. Epistemologically, what is to be known and learnt is to be derived from the data of the product of the learner's experience. As such, it is argued that education should not be seen as the privilege of a few, but as the right and the obligation of all. If this is to be achieved, the government has to restructure its present role concerning adult education. It is therefore recommended that adequate financial provision should be made available for the establishment of adult centres for learning. Adult learning calls for distinct methods; as such, efforts should be made to train adult teachers, and access to the adult centres should be based on individual’s interest and not on government selection and finally, the curriculum of the centres should be structured in such a manner as to focus on the well-being of the learners.
ACTIVE-DIRECTIVE STRATEGY IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF NIGERIAN ADULT-LEARNERS’ TEACHING PERCEPTION AND EFFECTIVENESS
(1991-08) ADESINA, O. E
This study investigated the relative effectiveness of active-directive learning strategy over lecture method in enhancing the satisfaction, self-concept and cognitive performance of adult learners. One hundred adults; holders of Teachers’ Grade Two Certificate with a minimum of five years experience were selected by cluster sampling. The age-range was between twenty-eight and fifty years. Using a 2x 2 factorial design, fifty adult learners were exposed to the experimental Programme while fifty others served as the control. Three psychological instruments namely - Akinboye Self-Concept Scale with a coefficient alpha of =0.75, Adult Learner Perception of Programme Scale (&=0.98) and Teaching Effectiveness Scale (&=0.89) were validated and used as criterion measures. They were administered before and after treatment. Nine hypotheses were tested at 0.001 level of significance. The following results were obtained: (i) Treated subjects showed no main significant increase in self-concept compared with untreated subjects. (F = 0.71; df = 1/98, NS). (ii) Results from t-test analysis indicated that the experimental subjects improved significantly on self-concept. There was a significant increase in the self- concept of high self-concept active-directive group compared with the high self-concept control group. (t = 9.62, p < . 001, df = 47) The high self-concept active-directive strategy was superior to the low self- concept control (t = 14.53, p. < 001, df = 49). Treated subjects showed significant increase in satisfaction as measured by the perception of programme scale. (F = 9.48, df = 1/96, p < 001), (t = 87.92, df = 47, p < . 001), (t = 86.19, df=49, p< .001), (t = 77.99, df= 49, p < .001). There was a significant increase in the cognitive performance of treated subjects (F = 17.64, df = 1/96, p < 001). Active-directive was significantly superior to the control. (t = 19.63; df= 47, p< .001), (t = 12.02, df = 49, p < .001), (t = 11.04, df=49, p< .001). Active-directive Learning Strategy proved to be effective in enhancing the cognitive attainment and satisfaction of learners. The relevant implications in the instruction and training of adult learners were discussed. Recommendations were also made for adult educators who are concerned with skill-building effectiveness and for extension workers.
RETENTION AND FAILURE IN DISTANCE EDUCATION: THE EXPERIENCE OF THE NATIONAL TEACHERS INSTITUTE (NTI) KADUNA
(1992) ADERINOYE, R. A.
This study sets out to determine the factors leading to wastages among distance learners of the Teachers' Grade II Programme of the National Teachers' Institute Kaduna. This is with a view to finding possible solutions to reducing the failure rate and increase the rate of retention. The data collected through the instruments used were analysed with the chi-square and analyses of variance (ANOVA) to determine the influence of the various factors on the failure and retention rate of the Teachers’ Grade II distance learners. The findings from the study established that: i. the educational background of Teachers1 Grade II distance learners were found inadequate and it greatly affected their retention and failure rate. ii. the course materials significantly affected the learners' rate of retention and failure. iii. the facilitator/tutor factor significantly affected the rate of their retention and failure. iv. the environmental variables were not conducive to learners' need and thus significantly affected the subjects' rate of retention and failure. v. the financial inadequacies of the distance learners grossly affected their rate of retention/ failure. vi. the distance learners' are burdened with too much of social responsibilities and this invariably affected their rate of retention and failure. vii. the motivation available to learners was not adequate and it thus affected the rate of retention and failure. viii that factors like boredome, Professional advancement, learners' welfare, external expectation of learners' and their cognitive ability variedly affected the Teachers' Grade II distance learners. Based on the findings, the following suggestions are made on how distance learning System can sustain learners' interest and improved performance that: i. distance learners should understand the basic concepts and attributes of Distance Education. ii. entry qualification of learners for a particular course of study be uniform. iii. the cost of course materials be highly subsidized by the Government or the employers of the learners. iv. distance learners be motivated and encouraged during the course of their programmes through appropriate reward System in the work place. v. qualified and trained course writers on distance learning System be employed to write course materials for the learners. vi. study centres be adequately equipped with support materials to facilitate better learning environment for the learners. vii. course materials be produced and distributed early enough for the learners use. viii. tutorial masters, Supervisors and others involved in any distance learning Programme be promptly paid their honorarium to motivate them. ix. the various Government policies should take into consideration the implication on the working populace.
THE TRANSFORMATION OF CORRESPONDENCE EDUCATION TO DISTANCE EDUCATION IN NIGERIA, 1927-1987
(1992-09) ADEKANMBI, G.
This study examined the transformation of correspondence education to distance education in Nigeria, from 1927 to 1987. This was against the background of the transformation of the novel system of instruction in many other parts of the world. Investigations have shown the extreme attachment of the system in Nigeria to the old methods and media of instruction. This is in spite of the long history of correspondence education in Nigeria, where its first alumnus took his degree in 1927. Yet the prevalent use of the, term distance education to describe practices in the field gives the impression that there has indeed been a transformation. This study was thus carried out to examine the extent to which transformation has taken place. The historical approach was adopted in which an extensive study of archival materials and documents was carried out. Interviews were conducted with alumni, present students of the system and practitioners alike. The study identified a number of periods in the transformation process. These are: i. the period of external examinations and foreign correspondence colleges; ii. the period of local initiatives and entrepreneurship in correspondence education; iii. the period of university involvement; and iv. the transformation period in embryo. These four periods exposed the gradual transformation of the methods, the media, support services, two-way communication system, courses in and clientele of correspondence education, thus paving the way for the emergence of distance education. Some of the findings of the study are: i. the foundations for the transformation of correspondence education to distance education have not been totally laid; ii. most of the institutional providers of correspondence education in Nigeria are not fully committed to the promotion of its transformation; the impact of an increased iii. number of radio and television stations in the country, or of the satellite and computer systems has not been fully felt in the transformation process. In view of the above, the researcher recommends the following, among others: i. the need for more government involvement in the funding and quality control of distance education systems in Nigeria; ii. the need for distance education institutions to have policies on development aimed at further bridging, the distance between them and their clientele; iii. the need to make existing structures which signify media development in the country relevant to media growth in distance education.
AN EVALUATIVE STUDY OF THE POLITICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMME OF THE DIRECTORATE FOR SOCIAL MOBILISATION (MAMSER) 1987-1992
(1995) ABIONA, I. A.
The study evaluated the strategies employed by the Directorate for Social Mobilisation (MAMSER) for its Political Education Programme in Nigeria between 1987 and 1992. This was with a view to determining the best strategies for political education within the context of Nigerian environment. Chapter One is the Introduction to the study. A brief Historical Background of Nigerian Politics which resulted in the setting up of an agency for political education was reviewed. The chapter also contains the Need for the Study, Statement of Problem, Research Questions and the Overview of MAMSER. Chapter Two is the Conceptual Framework where concepts related to the study were examined. The concepts reviewed included Political Education, Political Culture, Mass Education, Evaluation Process and Models of Evaluation. Relevant related Literature on Political Education was reviewed. The review covered Political Education and the Society, Political Education and Mass Literacy, Political Education and Adult Education, Methodology of Political Education and Evaluation of Political Education Programme. The Descriptive Survey Research Design was adopted for the study. A set of questionnaire was designed, using a five-point Likert Scale as the instrument for the study. 800 randomly selected subjects drawn from rural and urban communities in Oyo State served as the subjects for the study. Oral interviews and records available at MAMSER'S Offices at the Local Offices and State Headquarters were used to complement the data collected' through the questionnaire from the respondents. Key figures involved in the planning and implementation of the MAMSER Political Education programme like the then Secretary to MAMSER, Professor Tunde Adeniran and the Bauchi State then Director of MAMSER, Dr. Musa Moda were interviewed. The data collected through the instrument administered to the respondents were analysed, using correlation co-efficient, chi-square and t-test statistical tools. From the study, the following findings were established. (i) MAMSER was designed to fail by the government. (ii) Most respondents were aware of the existence of MAMSER as a government organ; (iii) Most respondents did not understand the content and objectives of MAMSER's political education programme; (iv) The delivery strategies used for the propagating/disseminating the political education programme by MAMSER were not effective; (v) Most of the personnel of MAMSER were not trained adult educators with expertise of mobilising adults; (vi) There was no specified curriculum for the political education programme and (vii) There was no effective monitoring of the programme. Based on the findings, the policy implications were identified and a feasible policy for political education was recommended in Chapter Five for better political awareness in the Nigerian polity to include: (i) A framework for a political education programme in Nigeria; (ii) Training of all personnel in adult education and political education; (iii) Training in management and administration for all the cadres of MAMSER's staff; (iv) Preparation of curriculum/syllabus on political education geared towards the Nigerian environment. (v) Involvement of other Government Agencies, Ministries and Universities in the Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of the programme.
MANPOWER SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AS A CORRELATE OF ORGANISATIONAL/MANAGEMENT EFFECTIVENESS IN SELECTED INDUSTRIES IN NIGERIA
(1995-05) ABIMBOLA, O. A.
This study examined manpower systems analysis as a correlate of Organisational/Management effectiveness in randomly selected industries in Nigeria with a view to finding out the relationship between the ability to survive of a business concern and the efficiency with which it utilises its human resources. The descriptive survey research design was employed for this research which covered service, manufacturing, transport, banking and petro-chemical industries. A total of 1,000 workers were randomly selected as subjects for this study. A questionnaire designed using a four-point Likert Scale and which comprised of the Industrial Staffers Job / commitment Questionnaire (I.S.C.Q.), Job Placement Questionnaire (J.P.Q.), structured interview on employment, training, job performance/ advancement, recruitment, and promotion, were used as the instrument for this study. Seven null hypotheses were postulated and tasted. The data collected were analysed using a set of statistical tools like the chi-square (X), Pearson Product Moment Correlation (r) at 0.05 level of confidence, t-test statistic, and analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The study established the following: (1) There was a significant correlation between manpower systems analysis and workers' morale in industry. (2) There was a significant correlation between manpower systems analysis and rate of absenteeism in industry. (3) There was a significant relationship between career development and workers' attitudes to their organisations. (4) There was a significant correlation between effective job placement and workers' productivity. (5) Manpower systems analysis significantly affects the market rate of return on capital assets. (6) There was a significant difference between the earnings per share resulting from fulfillment of workers' aspiration with respect to promotions and their non-fulfillment on entering the organisation. (7) There was a significant correlation between matching workers' systems analysis as a "sine qua non" for organisational/management effectiveness and therefore recommended that: (1) Employers of labour should engage in serious manpower system analysis so as to get and put the right number and kinds of people at the right places at the right time. (2) Employers should provide those working conditions that employees believe are necessary in order to secure and maintain their commitment to the organisation. (3) Workers should be assigned to jobs for which their aptitudes and abilities are well suited so as to reduce rate of absenteeism and increase their productivity in industry. (4) Organisations should develop interest in drawing up manpower systems analysis as an effective means of improving employees' job attitudes, behaviours and performance. Other recommendations and suggestions based on the findings of this study were also included.
Impact Evaluation of Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurial Development Training Programmes in Ondo State, Nigeria
(2004) Erinsakin, M. O.
The Ondo State government established two programmes in 1999 under two different ministries with the view of providing the people with entrepreneurial and vocational skills that would engender creativity, innovativeness and productivity. Extant literature on the effectiveness and success of these programmes has been self-reporting without any empirical validation. This study, therefore, was carried out on the impact evaluation of the skill acquisition (SATP) and entrepreneurial development training programmes (EDTP) between 1999 to 2009 in Ondo State, Nigeria. The descriptive survey research and Kirkpatrick training evaluation model (KTEM) were adopted. A combination of purposive stratified and proportional sampling techniques were used to select 1080 participants: 720 current trainees and 360 graduates of the two training programmes. Two instruments were used: Skill Acquisition Training Questionnaire (r=0.86) and Entrepreneurial Development Training Programme Scale (r=0.79). These were complemented with 18 sessions each of Focus Group Discussion and indepth interview respectively with trainees and instructors respectively. Eight hypotheses were tested at p<0.05 level of significance. Data were subjected to chi-square, Pearson’s product moment correlation, t-test and content analysis. Skill acquisition (χ²=78.12,) and entrepreneurial development (χ² =56.40,) training programmes impacted positively on the beneficiaries. The SATP (r=0.37) had low positive correlations with encouragement of adoption of local technology while EDTP did not. Both SATP (r=0.27) and EDTP (r=0.24) correlated positively with enhancement of peace and stability. The SATP (r=0.59) stimulated the interest of the youths in vocational trades than EDTP (r=0.28). The EDTP (r= 0.24) provided more encouragement for productive entrepreneurial and acquisition of small business management skills than SATP (r=0.58). Both SATP (r=0.24) and EDTP (r=0.24) provided positive encouragements for self-employment for self-reliance among trainees. The two programmes fairly impacted on the beneficiaries majorly because of low awareness, inaccessibility, poor funding and politicizing of the programmes. Further, the general effectiveness level of the programmes based on KTEM revealed that: SATP was very positive (61.0%) to participants’ reactions to the training programme while EDTP was positive (48.0%). On increase in knowledge and skill, SATP was very positive (67.0%) while ADTP was below average (43.0%). Both programmes were relatively positive on the participants: application of acquired knowledge and skills. Also, SATP was fairly positive (53.0%) while ADTP was positive: Tangible results of training: SATP was fairly positive (59.0%), while ADTP was very positive (40.0%); on the investment return on training, SATP was very positive (66.0%) while EDTP was positive (40.0%). Participants perceived that the training programmes had challenges of accessibility, poor funding, unconducive environment and political maneuverings. Skill acquisition and entrepreneurial development training programmes impacted not too positively on the beneficiaries. There is the need to make skill acquisition and entrepreneurial development training programmes more accessible to the citizens
Towards a fusion of pedagogy and andragogy: a paradigm shift from malcolm knowles’ andragogical principles
(Institute of Education, University of Port Harcourt, 2006-12) Ojokheta, K. O.; Omoregie, C. O.
This paper critically examines Malcolm Knowles’ andragogical principles as the basis for the learning process of adults. Knowles’ contention that the learning processes and principles of children (pedagogy) must be completely, different from that of the adults (andragogy) was vehemently disputed by some scholars based on the fact that humanistic psychology, upon which andragogy is rooted, assumes the problem of definition. Humanistic psychology does not make Knowles distinction between adults and children distinct enough. Instead, it applies its principles to all humans in spite of age. In essence, the four well-known features of adults (self directedness, rich experience, specific learning needs, and applied learning base) can all be applied in different ways to children. These submissions made Knowles to moderate his position regarding the differences between adult and younger learners. What he once strongly held on to as exclusive unique characteristics of adults, he later acknowledged as innate tendencies in all beings. Based on these contentions, this paper concludes that there is the need for a fusion between pedagogical and andragogical principles of learning which allows a bridge between the two methods of learning irrespective of the age of the learners.
Analysis of “baby talk” and its implications for language teaching and learning
(2007) Odiaka, S. I.
“Baby talk" is an integral part of a child’s language acquisition process. From what appears to be a child's empty babbling, the acquisition process takes the child through other overt stages of pronunciation of syllables, morphemes, words, phrases and sentences all of which are relevant to language pedagogy. With the child totally immersed in a rich literacy environment, coupled with reinforcement by parents and relations, the capabilities exhibited at each learning stage are strengthened to prepare the child for further language learning. This paper is an attempt to explore the richness of the stages of the child's language acquisition stages with a view to linking it up with language learning thereby equipping the child for readiness in the different language skills. The study aligns the natural acquisition processes of the child with existing learning theories and suggests the whole language approach for home and classroom applications.
Achieving unity in a multicultural nation through multicultural literacy and meta-language approach
(International Development in Africa Committee, a standing committee of International Reading Association, 2008) Odiaka, S. I.
A critique of formal educational system as an instrument for sustainable development in Nigeria
(Spectrum Books Limited, Ibadan, 2008) Ojokheta, K. O.; Omoregie, C. O.
Moulding self esteem in Nigerian university undergraduates
(Common Ground Research Networks, US, 2009) Duyilemi, A.; Omoregie, C. O.
Researches on Higher Education in Nigeria have been focusing mostly on the problems of finance, efficiency equity, quality and governance. Besides these issues of financing and equity, moral quality of university graduate is an issue that should bother parents and lecturers who are involved indirectly and directly in University system. This study investigates the effect of self esteem on undergraduates anti suggests way s of moulding their self esteem for learning outcomes that University . duration should produce in developing countries.
Interlanguage features of adult learners’ continuous writing: implications for adult literacy teaching
(Department of Adult Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 2009-06) Odiaka, S. I.
Communication is an indispensable activity in the lives of individuals in society. For proper communication to take place, language as a tool for communication must be adequately developed. Adults and adult learners are constantly in the process of communication, given the various roles they play in society. As a result of varying levels of educational attainment, some adult learners have developed defective interlanguage patterns that have not affected their roles positively. This paper examines the features of adult learners’ interlanguage among some Diploma students in the University of Ibadan. Through the use of descriptive research design and random sampling, a group of adult learners’ continuous writing skills were examined. Findings revealed that some adult learners lack syntactic competence and mechanical accuracy in their writings. The study, among other things recommends that adult learners be exposed to good literature as well as constant practice in grammar.
Influence of e-learning on secondary school students’ moral values and academic achievement in two local government areas in Ondo State
(Social Studies Association of Nigeria, 2009-10) Ojo, G. T.; Omoregie, C. O.
Electronic media can make learning realistic and lively by motivating and generating interest in learning. Educational media as it is often called also facilitates and promotes assimilation and retention of facts, it can equally be abused which can result in poor academic performance and moral vices among students. This paper employed a survey design with a single- type questionnaire that showed the influence of electronic media on students’ moral development and academic performance. The data collected was analyzed using a descriptive statistics of frequency count and percentages. Findings show that electronic media have negative influence on students’ moral development and academic performance. Hence, parents and teachers have to guide students’ use of electronic media for the purposes of information, education and even entertainment.
Path-Analytic Study of Students’ Home Background, Academic Motivation, Self-Concept on Attitude and Achievement in Senior Secondary School Mathematics in Ogun State, Nigeria
(2010) Olusanmi, A. K.
Mathematics is a fundamental subject which functions as a basic index for understanding and mastery of various aspects of science as well as the complexity of modern technology. Thus, every individual needs some knowledge of mathematics in order to live a useful life and be an effective member of the society. Several studies in the past have focused on the factors associated with students’ poor academic achievement in mathematics. However, very few of those have considered the influence of multiple indicators on students’ achievement in mathematics at the secondary school level with a view to establishing their combined influence on students’ academic achievement. This study, therefore investigated the causal-effects of home background variables, academic motivation and self-concept on students’ attitude and achievements in mathematics among secondary school students in Ogun State, Nigeria. The study employed ex-post facto type of research. The sample was selected using the multi-stage sampling technique. Two thousand four hundred students from 60 selected schools in nine local government areas within Ogun State, Nigeria were involved. Five research instruments namely; Attitude towards Mathematics Questionnaire; (r = 0.73), Self-concept Scale; (r = 0.71), Parents’ Support Scale; (r = 0.66), Academic Motivation Scale; (r = 0.85) and Mathematics Achievement Test; (r = 0.84) were used. Four research questions were answered and data analysed using path analysis technique at .05 level of significance. There were 22 significant and meaningful pathways through which the predictors caused variation in students’ attitude to and achievement in mathematics. Out of the 22 pathways, three were direct while 19 were indirect. The original and the reproduced correlation coefficients were also compared and the discrepancies were found to be minimal. Out of the seven predictor variables hypothesised, only one (i.e, parents’ education), significantly exerted direct influence on achievement. However, all the seven predictor variables significantly exerted direct and indirect influence on students’ attitude thus; academic motivation (β = 0.321); self-concept (β = 0.187); parents’ support (β = 0.105); number of children in the family (β = 0.011); parents’ education (β = 0.007); parents’ occupation (β = 0.005); and age of mother at birth of the child (β = 0.001). Therefore, since home background variables (i.e, age of mother at birth of the child, parents’ education, occupation and support, number of children in the family) as well as academic motivation and self-concept brought about greater improvement in students’ attitude towards mathematics, it is pertinent that parents be encouraged to put on earnest efforts in motivating students towards the learning of mathematics. Such encouragement and support will thus supplement the efforts of the teachers at school and help students cultivate positive attitude towards mathematics. Additionally, since parents’ education influences students’ academic achievement in mathematics, the government and all stakeholders in the education sector should endeavour to implement its policy on basic education for all and thus create an enlightened society in which every parent would be educated enough to have a positive influence on their children especially in their attitude towards mathematics, which would in turn lead to better achievement in the subject.
The place of e-learning in special education
(elearning Network of Nigeria, 2010-04) Adisa, F. O.; Olasunkanmi, I. A.
The traditional pedagogical methods of teaching have promoted rote learning among children where the traditional learner is a passive recipient of whatever is being taught. Today, there is the challenge of integrating e-leaming at all levels of education. However, exceptional children who have different types of impairments have not benefited immensely like their able-bodied mates and those in developed nations like USA and Europe. This paper, however investigates the place of e-leaming in special education, the supporting theory, as well as e-leaming solutions for teaching children with special needs and customizing e-leaming for both students and teachers. The study used 19 female participants with different spans of work experience, and found out that they possess positive dispositions towards e-leaming in the educating children with special education needs.
A Correlational study between teacher made schema test and secondary school pupils’ performance in essay writing
(Department of Adult Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 2010-06) Odiaka, S. I.
One area of language learning that constitutes great concern to secondary school pupils is writing. A lot of reasons has been given by various researchers as the causes of this weakness in most secondary school pupils. This study investigated the role of schema on pupils’ performance in essay writing. A total number of one hundred and two (102) pupils’ from two co-educational institutions was randomly selected for the study. The instruments used were Test on Pupils’ Schema (TOPS) and Test on Writing (TOW). Two research questions were used in the study. Findings revealed that there is a significant correlation between pupils’ schemata and writing ability. The study recommends that pupils’ schemata be given serious attention by stakeholders in education and that good methods of teaching essay writing should be adopted by teachers.
Expanding workers’ education in Nigeria within the context of EFA: the study circles option
(Journal o f Sociology and Education in Africa, 2010-10) Kester, K. O.; Omoregie, C. O.; Gbenro, A. I.
The world is moving to a point where every country begins to realise that where the right to education is guaranteed, people have a greater chance to enjoy other rights. The UNESCO and most national governments, across the world, now realise that education offers an answer to many of the world’s problems. Thus, the aim of extending basic education to all; particularly the working adults with the context of Education for All (EFA becomes highly imperative. Given this background, this paper is out to examine the EFA goals (Goals 3, 4 and 6) as they relate to workers education in Nigeria. This is with the hope of achieving 50% improvement in adult literacy as well as meeting the qualitative learning needs of young and adults who constitute the active labour force of the country by 2015. However, it is the hope of the authors that equality of qualitative workers education opportunity by 2015 may be achieved most readily when the study circle culture is adopted. This will help provide conditions which enable each working class citizen to develop to his or her potentials within a group dynamics. The use of study circle will help to ensure that today’s organisations are turned into learning organisations where learning is not left to chance. Invariably the adoption of study circle by organisations in Nigeria, as suggested by the authors, would help to expand workers’ education and obviously will contribute significantly to organisational changes. Therefore, it is the opinion of the authors that the study circle culture should be built into the psyche of an average Nigerian to ensure a sustained voice in governance at all level of our natural life
Impact of quality of work life on performance level of adult and non formal education employees in Oyo and Lagos states
(2010-12) Oladeji, S, O.; Omokhabi, A. A
This study was carried-out to find out the impact of work life on performance level of adult and non-formal education employees in Oyo and Lagos slates. Nigeria. The descriptive survey of the ex-past facto type was adopted as the resign design. The population comprised all the employees of Adult and Non formal Education Agency in Oyo (167) and Lagos Stale (189) respectively. The sample size consisted of 50 respondents from each state and was randomly selected through the simple random sampling technique. A set of questionnaire lagged "Impact of Quality of Work Life and Performance Level of Employees Scale" (0.79) was used to obtain data for the four hypotheses postulated for the study. Data obtained were analysed through simple percentages and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. Findings showed that there was a significant relationship between <0.05), organizational support and performance level (r=0.69 P <0.05). personal/family life and performance level (r=0.55 P <0.05), as well as personal health/wellbeing and performance level (r=0.55 P <0.05) of Adult and Non-Formal Education employees. Based on the findings, the study recommended that Adult and Non Formal Education Agencies have to intensify efforts, particularly in organizational policy and management style, towards improving the employees Quality of work life
LABOUR INSPECTION VARIABLES AS CORRELATES OF DECENT WORK AGENDA IN EXTRACTIVE AND MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES IN LAGOS AND OGUN STATES, NIGERIA
(2011-10) AJAKAYE, SAMUEL OLU-ADAMS
In response to daunting global challenges of quality of work life (QWL), the International Labour Organisation (ILO) initiated Decent Work Agenda (DWA), (suitable and productive working environment), to protect vulnerable employees and the working poor. Although previous studies have focused more on sweeping labour standards violations at work, they do not examine labour inspection (LI) system as a potent instrument for implementing DWA towards improving QWL. This study, therefore, investigated the extent to which LI variables (LI visits, labour law enforcement, safety monitoring, industrial relations, dispute resolution, intelligence monitoring) influenced compliance with DWA in selected extractive and manufacturing industries. The Descriptive survey research design of the ex post facto type was adopted. Proportionate stratified random sampling technique was adopted to select 1033 employees from 8 industries on the basis of minimum number of 50 employees in each organisation (456-Extractive Industry; 557-Manufacturing Industry), in Lagos and Ogun states given the high concentration of industries in the two states. Two instruments: LI Questionnaire (r = 0.75) and DWA Scale (r = 0.82) were used for data collection. These were complemented with a semi-structured Interview Guide. Thirteen In-depth Interview (IDI) sessions were held with Labour Officers, Personnel Officers and Union Leaders. Four research questions were raised and answered and two hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Data from the questionnaires were analysed using descriptive statistics, Pearson Product Moment Correlation, t- Test and Multiple regression.IDI data were content analysed. LI variables significantly correlated (R=.61) with DWA (F (5, 1032) = 148.03; p<0.05) and accounted for 36% variance in the dependent measure. Components of LI contributed to DWA as follows: LI visit ( = 0.42), labour law enforcement ( = 0.40), safety monitoring ( = 0.26), industrial relations ( = 0.21), dispute resolution ( = 0.19) and intelligence monitoring ( = 0.15). LI correlated with the components of DWA as follows: Employment issues (r = 0.45), Promotion of rights at work (r = 0.42), Social protection issues (r = 0.33) and Social dialogue (r = 0.24). Further, the mediatory functions of governmental and institutional factors significantly correlated (R=.710) with the impacts of LI on DWA (F (2, 1031) = 254.53; p< 0.05). Relatively, their effects were in the following order: Policy support ( = 0.42), Resources ( = 0.38), Political will ( = 0.06) and Institutional capacity ( = 0.03). No significant difference was observed between extractive and manufacturing industries on decent work agenda ( t = 0.23, df= 1031; p>0.05). The IDI result revealed poor labour inspection performance resulting in high decent work deficits in the examined industries. Labour inspection, supported by governmental and institutional factors remains a veritable tool for engendering DWA in extractive and manufacturing industries. Therefore, government and other stakeholders should give these factors priority attention to promote suitable working environment. Future studies could probe into why extractive industry is not more hazardous than manufacturing industry in Nigeria as revealed in this study. Key words: Labour inspection, Decent work agenda, Manufacturing and Extractive Industries, Quality of work life, Employment issues. Word count: 483