English Language is a language that was brought into Nigeria by the white men. Nathn (2005). According to Alabi (1999), the first obstacle confronted by the visitors (White men) was the communication barrier between the natives and them. There was then a pressing need to dislodge this obstruction, hence the need to teach the Basic English for communication, business transaction, missionary activities and for other official functions. Since the introduction of English language in Nigeria by... read more

Odili, (2006) defines mathematics as a body of knowledge, a collection of techniques and methods, and the product of human activity for solving problems. Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary (2001) defines mathematics as the science of size and numbers (which arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry and geometry are branches). New Encyclopedia Britannica defines it as the science of structure, order and relation that has evolved from elementary practices of counting, measuring and describing the shapes ... read more

In any contemporary society, the heart of the long process of preparing young people for life and work is centered in the educational system (Gesinde (1977)). But it has been observed that in Nigeria generally parental influence and vicarious experiences within one’s community in general contributes much to this preparatory process. Though the traditional Nigerian society had the problem of building the youth up, yet most adolescents just pick career based on mere likeness for such jobs simply... read more

This study is designed to look at causes of student’s difficulties in learning English language among senior secondary school students in Wamakko Local Government Area of Sokoto State; Implications for language Educators. The study looks at the difficulties student encounter in the learning of English language and which could be the reason for their lack of proficiency in Oral and written English. Learning is relatively permanent change in behavior as a result of exposure to condition in the ... read more

Man is an entity but does not survive alone, that is he does not live in isolation but lived in relationship with those around him. This idea of living together calls for cooperation which is expressed in all the institutions man has ever known. The family is the institution. Since the inception of marriage which was ordained by nature, it has gone a long way of influencing the society both positively and negatively depending largely on the co-actors. Marriage though defined by the Oxford Adva... read more

For many years, educators and researchers have debated which school variables influence students' academic achievement. As policy makers become more involved in school reform, this question takes on new importance, since their many initiatives rely on presumed relationships between various education related factors and learning outcomes. However, it is not uncommon to hear people inaccurately state that the teacher has the greatest influence on academic achievement of students. Of course, the... read more

Before one becomes a teacher, a studious stage is passed through. For instance Uzor (2006) agrees that a teacher passes through the teacher-training college or the University to become a trained teacher. According to Uzor, the essence of a teacher going through rigorous teacher-education or training, is to fortify or arm him/her with the skill, the ability and expertise that are inherent in the teaching process. As Onyeji (2007) puts it, teachers are specially trained in order to acquire the ski... read more

The concept of workload has become a subject of renewed interest for researchers and educationists alike both nationally and internationally. Researchers have indicated some definitive concepts with respect to the workload of Nigerian teachers: the workloads of Nigerian teachers are intensifying, their non-teaching roles are becoming significantly more extensive, and teachers are being asked to take on responsibilities for which they are not properly trained (Adu, Titilola and Ifeoma, 2013; Onye... read more

Education is a process, formal or informal which enlightens, build and develop both the body and mind and consequently using all available resource in the most prudent way to make the educated man most useful to himself the society and the nation at large (Uka 2005) in essence education is seen as a mean of rearing and nurturing the individual to grow and acquire skill, knowledge attitude and valve which effectives initiate him into his culture. As he grows through life ,such and individual emp... read more

The study of home economics has increased overtime in Nigeria; home economics as a subject play a significant role in the life of many in most of the Nigeria societies. Home economics can be seen to contribute to life in different ways; home economics as an aspect of vocational and technical education plays significant roles in the growth and development of the national economy through an improved teaching and learning skills. Home economics as an aspect of vocational education is a skill ori... read more

Muijs and Reynolds (2005) posit that the importance of teaching, and how teachers teach in their classrooms, are being recognized as of key importance in many ways. Teaching students is the most important thing that teachers do. Bilesanmi-Awoderu (2000) opines that the success of teaching work depends upon good planning by the teachers in terms of adequate preparation, supply and availability of equipment and learning material. One of the goals of teacher education as enunciated in the National ... read more

Muijs and Reynolds (2005) posit that the importance of teaching, and how teachers teach in their classrooms, are being recognized as of key importance in many ways. Teaching students is the most important thing that teachers do. Bilesanmi-Awoderu (2000) opines that the success of teaching work depends upon good planning by the teachers in terms of adequate preparation, supply and availability of equipment and learning material. One of the goals of teacher education as enunciated in the National ... read more

Baldwin (1950) viewed teenage stage, as a period where reactivation of the `sexual drives that has been inactive during the latency period. He said teenagers are on the boundary between childhood and adulthood and they are faced with the choice of a whole way of life in terms of their job, their ethics and so forth. He further said that to find this in the face of many alternative roles, individuals must decide what they want to do and whether they are able to do it, they must take responsibilit... read more

The number of teenagers giving birth each year is shocking. In fact of the slight more than 10% of young mothers are teenagers. Nigerian birth rate for adolescent is one of the highest in the world and the prevalence among female adolescent in Nigeria of sexually transmitted infection including HIV is increasing rapidly. In an effect to reduce her high pregnancy rate by teenagers including other problems, Nigerians developed a national reproduction health policy in the year 2000 that focuses on ... read more

According to John Dewey, education helps in the formation of fundamental attitudes of imagination, desire and thinking which is strictly correlative with culture in its inclusive sense. Rusk sees education as help in the development of each unit in the society to maximize his potentials, abilities and also to enable one contribute meaningfully to the growth of that community and share its accomplishment. Education is therefore the key to modernization and development. The introduction of Christi... read more

This study examined the causes and effect of Covid-19 on education in Nigeria. This study was guided by the following objectives; to examine the causes and effect of Covid-19 virus Nigerian Education system, to determine the relationship between COVID 19 virus pandemic and education in Nigeria, to evaluate the awareness of COVID-19 virus among students in Nigeria and to evaluate the after effect of Covid-19 pandemic on education system in Nigeria.

In every human society, whether primitive or civilized, the use of drugs takes place. This is a general belief among members of the human society that the intake of certain drugs is capable of assisting man in various ways such as in the reduction of tension, prevention, cure, management of diseases and ailments, alleviation of suffering and pains in the affected part of the body.

Home economics according to Encyclopedia (2008) is a profession and field of study that deals with the profession of economics and management of the home and community. It is a field of study built upon many discipline for the purpose of achieving and maintaining the welfare of the home. According to (Uzoezie 1990) it is taught in secondary schools and in adult education centers; student include women and men. According to WikiPedia (2010). Home Economics is a field of formal study includi... read more

When the issue of challenges affecting the standard of secondary education in Nigeria is raised, the first set of through that comes to mind are decline in standard, deterioration of facilities, examination malpractice, mass promotion syndrome and the likes before any other thing else. This calls for an in depth study and analysis aimed at tutoring each and every stakeholders in education system on how their actions and inaction have individually and collectively contributed to the colla... read more

The term literature is used to describe written, spoken materials. Broadly speaking, literature is used to describe anything from creative writing to more technical or scientific works, but the term is most commonly used to refer to works of the creative imaginations, including works of poetry, drama, fiction, prose and non-fiction (Alfred David, 1997). African literature consists of body of work in different languages and various genres, ranging from oral literature to literature written in col... read more