Educational Implications of Mcgregors Theory on Teaching Method McGregor’s Theory X and Y: McGregor propounded theories x and y which explain the nature of man as viewed by different schools of thought. Ifeagwu (2000) summarized them as shown below. Theory x The average human being has an inherent dislike for work and will avoid it…
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study There is growing interest in the professional development of educators as the demands, ex-pectations, and requirements of teacher educa- tion increasingly come under scrutiny (Louhran 2014). What the teacher does, influences, the whole process of learning. Effective teacher produces better performing students (Akiri 2013). Van den Bergh…
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study School resources form an integral part of the educational system and are observed as a potent factor in qualitative and quantitative education. According to Akande (2009), learning can occur through one’s interaction with the environment. The environment here refers to resources that are available to facilitate students’…
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study One of the greatest threats to Education, social, economic, and political development of any nation is corruption. Therefore, the challenges of corruption remain a major devastating issue facing Nigeria since the colonial period, although, this phenomena has become a cankerworm that has eaten deep into the fabrics…
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The word “patriarchy” comes from the Greek. ‘Patria’ which means father while “arche” means rule. Thus, patriarchy means rule of the father. Truly, African society is patriarchy in nature because, men dominate and control the women in all areas. Mitchell, a feminist psychologist uses the term “patriarchy”…
Abstract: This research work examines the Gender Discourse in Ngozi Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus and Mariama Ba’s So Long a Letter. In examining the two authors from a feminist point of view, their works focus on the issue of cultural discrimination, gender violence, patriarchy domination and the effects of polygamy and it affects the women emotionally…
Abstract: This study examines the Theme of Exploitation in African Literature in Chris Egheravba’s Canopy of Thunder and Legacy of Thunder. The study reveals the effects of exploitation on the society and enlightens the readers on the effects of selfishness and unpatriotism among leaders and followers. Revealing to the reader that exploitation is one of…
Abstract: This study examined the Socio-Political Conflicts in Chinua Achebe a Man of the People and Anthills of the Savannah. The essence and problems of this study is to reveal the socio-political conflicts that revolves around the society such as corruption, bribery, violence, oppression and exploitation. From the findings this study also exposes the political…
Abstract: The study was carried out to investigate the Availability and Utilization of Learning Resources in the Teaching of Biology in secondary schools in the study area. In order to achieve the purpose of the study two (2) specific objectives were drawn which aided the formulation of two research questions. The research design used was…
Abstract: This study was designed to investigate the influence of Students Variables and Learning of Biology among Secondary School Students in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Two research questions were and two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. A Quasi-experimental research design was adopted. The population of the study consisted…