EDUCATION

EDUCATION

CURRICULUM DESIGN THAT INTEGRATES CONCEPTS FROM SEVERAL SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES, INCLUDING BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS, AND EARTH SCIENCE, TO OFFER STUDENTS A COMPREHENSIVE UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Curriculum development has gained prominence from several scientific fields that necessitates meticulous preparation and cooperation among instructors. Important factors to consider include finding overarching themes that encompass several subjects, choosing suitable learning objectives, and creating activities that encourage linkages across different disciplines (Akpan, 2019). An excellent strategy is […]

CURRICULUM DESIGN THAT INTEGRATES CONCEPTS FROM SEVERAL SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES, INCLUDING BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS, AND EARTH SCIENCE, TO OFFER STUDENTS A COMPREHENSIVE UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE Read More »

THE DETERMINANTS OF INDUCED ABORTION AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy associated with the death and expulsion of a fetus from a uterus before it reaches the stage of viability. An abortion may occur spontaneously, in normal parlance it is called a miscarriage, or it may be brought on purposefully in which

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KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE ON SMOKING AMONG STUDENTS IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     Background of the Study Smoking has become a complex global public health problem and a major health-risk factor linked with the development of cancer, heart disease, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes (World Bank, 1999). It is responsible for the largest preventable cause of death in the world. Each day more than 13,000

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CORRUPTION, UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA

CHAPTER ONE Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study Education concerns the individual and society. It is the act of systematic development or training of the mind, capabilities or character through instruction or study. Education varies as widely in its forms, philosophy, contents, and methods as there are different societies in the world. Education is a

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IMPLEMENTATION OF EDUCATION SECTOR REFORMS AND THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY EDUCATION IN ENUGU STATE NIGERIA

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Education is a medium through which the knowledge and skills required for the survival and sustenance of any society is generated (Ekpo & Is’haq, 2014). It is the driving force behind the socio-economic advancement through the production of human capital, who are essential managers of the other

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EVALUATING THE ENVIRONMENTAL LOCUS CONTROL OF JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1. Background to the study Environmental locus control refers to an individual’s perception of control over their environment. In the context of junior secondary school students in Nigeria, evaluating their environmental locus control is crucial for understanding how they perceive and interact with their surroundings. Nigeria, with its unique cultures and landscapes,

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EVALUATING SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES AND ENVIRONMENTAL BELIEFS IN NIGERIIA

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION  1.1 Background to the study Environmental beliefs influence the attitudes of individuals toward the schooling environment. As the global community faces pressing environmental challenges, understanding the perspectives of secondary school students becomes crucial. Nigeria, a country with a rapidly growing population and diverse ecosystems, necessitates a focused evaluation of the attitudes and

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AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR LEARNING STEM SUBJECTS

Abstract: Innovative technologies enhance the availability and utilization of educational resources for learning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects. In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, integrating cutting-edge technologies has become imperative to foster a dynamic and effective learning environment. The availability of innovative technologies has revolutionized the way STEM subjects are taught and

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KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS TOWARDS HOMOSEXUALITY AND ITS IMPLICATION ON SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT (A STUDY OF CARITAS UNIVERSITY, AMORJI-NIKE, EMENE, ENUGU STATE)

With civilization and urbanization on the increase in Nigeria today and also freedom from parents enjoyed by youths and students in various institutions of higher learning in Nigeria, different kinds of sexual orientation has been developed which homosexual is one of them. Homosexuality being the romantic or sexual intercourse or behaviour between members of the

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THE INFLUENCE OF ENVIRONMENT ON THE ACCADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The influence of colonialism on Nigeria cannot be over emphasized. The influx of white explorers, traders and missionaries led to the development of settlements that differed from the traditional domestic environment. These new settlements were designed to reflect the norms, values and economic policies of the colonial

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