» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study In this era of globalization and technological revolution, education is considered as a first step for every human activity. It plays a vital role in the development of human capital and is linked with an individual’s well be…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Punishment and other forms of cruel and degrading punishment have been widely favored methods of managing discipline both at home and school. Kubeka (2004) study on disciplinary measures in a primary school in South Africa foun…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Students are key stakeholders and the most essential resources in education. It is absolutely necessary to direct students to exhibit acceptable attitude and behavior within and outside the school. In an attempt to achieve an o…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The global claim that education is a major sure and potent instrument for the attainment of sustainable development in all human society today cannot be over emphasized. Education is conceived as a powerful agency which is inst…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The greatest enemy and greatest evil which keep people in darkness, bound to their traditions and superstitions is illiteracy; It also makes people resistant to change and new ideas and isolated from progress, thus unaware and …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study School feeding is simply the provision of food to children through schools. According to Oyefade (2014), different countries have one or a combination of the two feeding modalities in place for various objectives. However, they…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study In this globalizing environment, teachers are faced with greater expectations because of changes in society and technology (Moeini, 2008). The National Commission on Excellence in Education (1983) reported that “our once unch…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study One of the objectives of any country’s social policy should be ensuring “social equity”. This implies enabling people to perform various life functions and to participate in various life activities, in order to avoid thei…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Education remains the biggest instrument for academic progress, social mobilization, political survival and effective national development of any country, it constitutes the largest enterprise/industry in Nigeria that is why, the…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Truancy among students has become a growing problem. It is the act of deliberately missing one or more classes. Globally, truancy has been regarded as a cankerworm that has eaten deep into the fabrics of the educational program…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Education is considered imperative for not only the progress of the individuals, but also for the development of community and nation (Radihka 2018). Education is one of the imperative aspects that not only inculcates the essential sk…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Mathematics is one of the most important school subjects in the curriculum worldwide. It is a subject that has direct relationship with other subjects, particularly technical and sciences. Mathematics is also a subject that cuts across …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Science is recognized widely as being of great importance internationally both for economic well being of nations and because of the need for scientifically literate citizens (Fraser and Walberg, 1995). Knowledge of science and…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Education is the total process of human learning by which knowledge is imparted, faculties trained and skills developed. Secondary schools not only occupy a strategic place in the educational system in Nigeria, it is also the l…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Ingersoll, (2001) elaborated the teachers’ turnover with an organizational perspective, considering teachers’ movement from individual school. He has established that the characteristics of individual teacher lead to differ…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Lateness is one of the most serious unethical practices facing many organizations in the world today. Few organizations can claim 100% attendance by all employees. Common practice is that occasionally employees will report for …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Teamwork among teachers is an important strategy in order to realize educational goals of the country. It has been observed that despite the efforts made by the government and other education stakeholders through different seminars, mee…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Science in the secondary schools is taught through two main categories; as Basic Science at the Basic secondary and the separate science subjects as Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the Senior Secondary. It is however worrisome to note…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Participatory teaching methods are important in secondary education because secondary education occupies a pivotal role in the functioning of the economy and the education system itself (URT, 2010). Experience shows that, the m…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Science had been of great importance internationally for sustainable and socio economic development as well as for technological advancement of nations. Knowledge of science and technology is therefore a requirement in all coun…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study In many countries over the world there has been a widely reported debate over the educational consequences of class size differences. Opinions vary from those academics and policy makers who argue that class size reduction is n…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Primary education is the foundation of formal education. It is an essential component in the echelon of educational system of every nation. In order to qualify for other levels of education one must first pass through primary s…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Education system in Nigeria runs a continuum from primary to tertiary and in between can be found the secondary level of education. It can therefore be seen as the bridge interconnecting primary education and tertiary education…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study There had been many definitions of bullying and it comes in many forms, shapes and sizes. It is commonly defined as an adverse behavior towards another with the deliberate intent to harm, putting the targeted victim in a situati…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Education is the best legacy a nation can give to her citizens especially the youths. This is because education is very important in the development of any nation or community. Education is the process of transmitting what is worthwhile to…Continue Reading »
