Abstract Traditional education has been conceived as an outdated and old way of training individuals in the society as a result of modernity, globalization and civilization. Nigeria as a nation that use education as a tool to achieve its national goals cannot afford to abandon its traditional way of educating its people for its merits …
Education as a Tool for Poverty Reduction in Nigeria
Abstract This paper examined education as a tool for poverty reduction in Nigeria: Poverty has been identified as a state of not having enough materials possessions or income for a person’s basic need. Poverty can have diverse psychological, social, economic and political causes and effect. There is a saying in America “One is poor only …
Poverty Reduction Through Technical and Vocational Education; Implication for Nigeria Education
Abstract This study was carried out to identify poverty reduction through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Nigeria. It reviews the significance of TVET, discusses poverty and its effects as well as the impact of poverty on TVET. The study addresses the factors affecting implementation of TVET programmes and it also explores how …
Functional Education in Nigeria: A Veritable Tool for Poverty Reduction
Abstract The unemployment situation in Nigeria is a major driving force for extreme poverty, which leads to all sorts of social vices. This paper observed that the reason for this state of affairs is as a result of a dysfunctional educational system, a fall out from our past flawed colonial and immediate post-independence era. The …
In Loco Parentis: A Cliché Begging for Analysis in the Contemporary Pedagogy
Abstract The success or failure of any educational system in the world largely depends on the teachers, for they are seen as the hub of educational system. There is therefore no doubt that the services of teachers in schools are indispensable and critical to the nation’s future, and the kind of individuals required of the …
Analytic Role of Technical and Vocational Educational Curriculum to Curb the Problem of Unemployment in Nigeria
Abstract One of the most prevalent problems in Nigeria is unemployment. It is a major cause of the high rate of crimes in Nigeria. On this note, this paper analyzed and highlighted the need to implement fully the secondary school curriculum on technical and vocational education as they are documented in the National Policy on …
Peacebuilding Education for Children during Ethnic Conflict
Abstract The paper focuses on peacebuilding education for children during ethnic conflict. During protracted violent conflict, school environments play a key role in children’s psychological, social, and emotional wellbeing. Therefore, the paper looks at the relationship among ethnicity, education, conflict, and peacebuilding. It also focuses on children’s ethnic socialization and distinguishes peacebuilding education from peace …
Insecurity and Education in Nigeria: A Critical Analysis
Abstract This paper examined the state of security in Nigeria and its implications for education and by extension sustainable national development. Insecurity in Nigeria has reached alarming proportions as it is gradually becoming synonymous with the country. There are militant and secessionist groups in the south, and terrorists and armed bandits in the north. This …
Education and Cyber Crime: Analysis and Prevention in the 21st Century
Abstract The paper took a cursory looks on education and cyber crime: analysis and prevention in the 21st century. It is captured in the paper that new technologies create new criminal opportunities as well as new types of crime. With the modernization and availability of technology at affordable prices it has led to wide spread …
Assessment of Ethical Issues in Assessing Higher Education Standard in Nigeria
Abstract This paper sought to find out a rediscovery of ethical issues in accessing higher quality education. The researchers adopted logical deduction and model statement in carrying out this work. The development of higher education in Nigeria was found impactful upon a range of stakeholders in both home and host countries. Many of the arguments …
