Nigerian Journal of Educational Philosophy

Abstract This paper seeks to examine the relevance of national security efforts and its implication for quality and standard education in Nigerian schools. Nigeria as a democratic government in Africa especially under the fourth republic has been engulfed with series of insecurity problems which in one way or the other affect academic activities designed to …

Abstract This paper is a critical reflection on knowledge economy and Nigeria’s preparedness to meet its demands in the 21st century. It discussed the emergence of knowledge economy as the dominant economic system of the moment and the role education plays in its development. The paper argued that knowledge economy is creating a highly competitive …

Abstract This paper discussed the security challenges facing Nigeria, its nature and causes. This paper discovered that political leaders are traceable to wide spread of insecurity in Nigeria. It evident through their corrupt practices, marginalization, ethnicity and inability to provide jobs for the graduates. Since these constitute the major challenges to insecurity in Nigeria, the …

Abstract Education in Nigeria is based on a national philosophy of education. This philosophy is based on the assumption that the individual has self-worth and that the education system should regard the worth and dignity of the human person; inculcate moral and spiritual principles in him, inter-personal and human relations, promote the physical, emotional and …

Abstract A central principle of existentialism is that, “existence precedes essence for humans”. This means that, humans must first exist before any importance (essence) is attached to the living. Other existentialism principles as contained in its metaphysics, epistemology and axiology emphasise that humans are indispensable creatures in the world who should be accorded all rights …

Abstract This paper focused on the practical approach to the teaching and learning exercises to equip the learners with useful competencies to solving future problems for the self and the society. The object teaching ideology of Johann Henrich Pestalozzi (1746 – 1827) which demands for a practical approach to teaching and learning was considered as …

Abstract The challenges we have today in Nigeria, be them education, security, economy and so on, are no doubt the fallout of frustration of poverty, insecurity of any nature, corruption, unemployment, bad governance. Interestingly, these arrays of challenges are beyond one social malady or the other. The authors unarguably aver that distinguishing these threats and …

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 …

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 …

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 …