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THE ROLE OF EDUCATION IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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ADESANWO EMMANUEL OLORUNTOBA , 2019
nthisrapidlychangingdispensation,children,teenagersandyoungadultsnotonlyfacechallengesfromtheirstudiesandfast-pacedliving,butalsoadjustmentchallengestochangesinfamilystructureandinterpersonalrelationship.Effectivestudentguidanceandcounsellingservicescanimprovethesenseofbelongingofstudentsinschools,developtheirproblemsolvingskillandhelpthemmakeappropriatedecisionsasresponsiblepersonsinthesociety.Guidanceandcounsellingservicesforstudentsatalllevelsofeducationshouldthereforebeanintegralcomponentoftheeducationalmission.Alsothehighrateofpeoplecommittingsuicideinourenvironmentissoalarming.Themorereasonthereisneedforcounsellingservicesinallourstates.ThispaperexaminedthehistoryanddevelopmentofguidanceandcounsellingservicesinNigeria.Thecurrentstateandchallengesofguidanceandcounsellingserviceswerepainstakinglycontextualized.ThereafterrecommendationsweremadefortheestablishmentandenhancementofmorefunctionalguidanceandCounsellingservicesinNigeriaschools.Keyword:History,Development,Counsellingservices,GlobalPerspective.
Education plays central role in the development process as it pervades every aspect of nation building as a significant factor in manpower development and an off-shoot of the culture of the society. It also holds crucial position in the overall development of human resources sector and national life. The development of each sector would be a reflection of the quality and adequacy of skilled manpower supplied to them by the education sector. Critical developments of skills are strategic tools for the sustenance of the management of each sector and therefore require the support and quality performance of the educational system. Hence the need for an efficient, predictable and committed institutional system to can coordinate the needs of the various sectors while maintaining an equilibrium between the products available from the education sector their utilization in the economic life. Public sector organizations and institutions such as Federal and State Ministries of Education, Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity, National Planning Commission, National Manpower Board, Federal Office of Statistics, National Institute of Labour, National Directorate of Employment, National Population Commission, Department of National Citizenship Registration under Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs and other relevant agencies at State and Federal levels has critical collaborative roles to play in assisting the government to fashion out a sustainable action plan. Functional education should be a means of eradicating absolute poverty, creation of employment, universal access to basic services, greater equity among the populace, popular participation in decision making, respect for human rights, gender equality, environmental conservation and protection and related issues in the process of development. Hence, the prospect of revamping the Nigeria’s educational system consists of approaches and linkages with intersectoral relationship in all productive and non-productive sector of the economy. It is imminent to conclude that the problems plaguing the educational system in Nigeria consist mainly of: a. Unplanned educational growth and excessive politicised educational policies that is distorting the nation’s educational objectives b. Unemployment rate in the country and lack of commitment to practical and functional training of school entrants at all levels c. Progressive dilution of the quality of teaching personnel and college administrators with enhanced institutional funding d. Lack of the provision of enabling environment and facilities for research and academic development e. Lack of institutional collaborative efforts towards eliminating examination malpractices, frauds and poor academic discipline in the college system f. Failure to enhance educational values to promote socio-economic development at all times and to achieve national unity and integration g. Lack of greater attention on quality service delivery, monitoring and evaluation of courses and teachers qualification through regular inspection, course accreditation and re-certification of teachers h. Lack of total adherence to standards and ideals enunciated by National Policy on Education in creation of schools and colleges i. Lack of provision of adequate facilities and improvement of quality of education and effective management of educational sector If these and many others are reviewed and addressed, a relative chage would be witnessed in the transformation of the educational system.
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n view of public outcry for and against the introduction of Post-UTME in Nigerian Universities, this study was carried out to assess the impact of student results in Post-JAMB examination on their academic performance with specific focus on Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode. The study adopted descriptive survey research design in which two thousand, seven hundred and thirty-two students admitted between
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL STUDIES NATIONAL TEACHERS’ INSTITUTE (NTI) KADUNA AFFILIATE OF NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA (NOUN). , 2018
It is a fact that there is decadence of culture and moral values in the African societies, especially Nigeria. There is also high rate of neglect of indigenous societal norms, ethical values and culture to the embrace of foreign culture and values. The present system of education laden with foreign traits is the means through which foreign culture and values are transferred and there are inimical to the African culture and values. The neglect of indigenous culture and values, in preference to foreign ones, results in vices and problems in the African societies, such as armed robbery and violent crimes, terrorism, gangsterism, indecent dress code, prostitution, homosexuality and many others that hamper development in the African societies. This study therefore examine the influence of social studies education on a culture among Yoruba people in Atiba local government area of Oyo – State. Descriptive research method was used in this study; simple random sampling technique was employed in selecting the required number of respondents in the study area. Self constructed questionnaire tagged “Influence of social studies education on a culture among Yoruba people questionnaire” (ISSECYPQ) was used for the study. One hundred and twenty (120) respondents were randomly selected in the study area. The data collected were analysed using frequency count, simple percentage and Pearson Product Moment Correlation analysis. The findings revealed that there is significant relationship between social study education and culture among Yoruba people. The result also established that there is significant relationship between social study educations in solving contemporary issues in Nigeria. The findings also showed that there is significant relationship between the influences of social study education on national stability, instructional resources and Nigeria Culture. The findings also revealed that Social Studies education is capable of sweeping away some social, political, cultural and economic problems in Nigeria provided. Therefore the study recommended that Social Studies as a teaching subject should be given priority in all stages of education in Nigeria be it primary, Junior Secondary, senior secondary and tertiary institution. Couple with this adequate, current and competent teacher should be employed in teaching it in.
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