Educating the Self for Economic Viability in A Dependent Economy: How Do We Change the Narrative?

Abstract Educating the self for economic viability in a dependent economy: How do we change the narrative is aimed at how education would assist in the reconstruction of the learner’s mind to lead a meaningful and realistic life. It was observed that the learner seems to see schooling as a scam and schooling cannot guarantee …

Education, Politics and Leadership in Nigeria: Challenges and the Way Forward

Abstract This paper examines education, politics and leadership in Nigeria; challenges and the way forward. The concepts of education, politics and leadership were elucidated. Education is recognized as the positive tool for enhancing individual and societal development. Sadly in Nigeria, education has not lived up to its expectation as a result of politics, which is …

Martin Buber’s Relational Philosophy: Filling the Pedagogy Gap for Effective Teaching

Abstract Teaching is more about adopting the right principles and dispositions that enables an individual to relate well with others in the learning process and contribute positively to the development of the society. The purpose of this study is to contribute to educational research about relational competence in teacher education by adopting Martin Buber relational …

Philosophy of Education and Its Implications for Environmental Education in Nigeria

Abstract Environmental education is designed to help people become environmental knowledgeable, equip them with skills and attitudes that can be used collectively or severally to address environmental challenges. Unfortunately, there is no operational environmental education curriculum in schools in Nigeria. As a result of this, learners lack adequate information about environmental challenges, and habits that …

Quality Educationas a Panacea for Poverty Reduction in Nigeria

Abstract This paper focused on Quality Education as a Panacea for Poverty Reduction in Nigeria. It aimed at enlightening the society about the viability of quality education in poverty reduction in Nigeria. It identified poverty as a threat to effective participation of individuals in the society so long as a big gap exists between individuals …

Challenges and Improvements for Virtual Teaching during the Time of Corona-virus Pandemic

Abstract The first quarter of 2020 was a hard time for the global community. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced sudden transformation in many sectors of the global community, turning the world upside down. One of the social areas that faced the strongest challenges, without being really prepared for it, is that of education. Teachers, students, …

Reflections on the Implications of Social Media on Education in Nigeria

Abstract Education has been considered to be the powerful instrument of social change and development. This is because it helps to disseminate new knowledge and ideas in the mind of the society. Education is expected to give new life and direction for new thought, ideas and creativity to emerge. However, for this to be possible, …

Virtual Education in Nigerian Universities: A Philosophical Appraisal

Abstract This paper examines the concept of education and the practice of virtual education in Nigerian universities. The concept of education was analyzed and taken to mean all the activities that promote learning regardless of whether it takes place within or outside a school setting. The criteria for education were put forth to include any …

Education, Politics and Leadership:  A Philosophical Analysis

AbstractThis paper critically analyzed the concepts of education, politics and leadership which are considered as sine qua non in our contemporary society. Education in any nation is an important national asset that transforms its citizens’ existence and as well renovates political, cultural, social and economic activities for rapid development. Education has the foremost objective which …

Philosophy of Education, Politics and Leadership in Nigeria

Abstract This paper discusses Philosophy of Education, politics and leadership in Nigeria. Philosophy of Education is always confronted with the problem of explaining the nature of man and his society. Hence, it is needed to put order, harmony and meaning to the different and conflicting issues that emerge in an effort to solve the problems …