2014

The study investigated the perception of the nomenclature ‘Adult and Non- Formal Education’ by the students of Adult and Non-Formal Education, University of Benin. The survey research design was adopted for the study. The population was comprised of 100 undergraduates of Adult and Non- Formal Education, 25 students from each level of the undergraduate study constituted the sample of the study. A researcher based questionnaire designed to find out how the students perceive the nomenclature of the department, validated for face and content with a reliability coefficient of 0.74 by test re-test method was used to collect information from the respondents. Research questions were used as the basis for the analysis of the results. The results of the study are in the following order; the students of Adult and Non- Formal Education are not proud of the nomenclature of the department, the students of Adult and Non-Formal Education are ashamed of the nomenclature of the department, majority of the students of Adult and Non- Formal Education are interested in school politics but are not confident to contest for the post of the SUG president for fear that they would lose out in the election because of the nomenclature of the department, the students of the department substitute the nomenclature of the department with other names they prefer in order to hide the shame that the nomenclature of the department brings to them, also, the students of the department wish for a change of the nomenclature of the department. The following were recommended; the students of the department should be encouraged to identify with the department and spread the good news of adult education to the society, the students should be encouraged to contest for elective posts in the school and stop concluding that they would fail when they haven’t tried, the nomenclature of the department should be changed to a nomenclature that is more fashionable than Adult and Non-Formal Education so as to make students feel proud to tell people their course of study and stop substituting the nomenclature of their department with other names

The gradual dissipisation of our culture coupled with the growth of indiscipline and moral decadence among our youths, especially secondary school students, should be a thing of concern for any right thinking Nigerian. Since they are the leaders of tomorrow, the need to inculcate in them that aspect of education that will help to mould their lives and bring about the restoration of warning cultural values becomes necessary. It is on this note that this research work investigates into the methods associated with the teaching and learning of poetry and literature in general in junior secondary schools in Egor local Government Area of Edo State. This research analyses the methods that alienate study and students from poetry and puts forward suggestions aimed
at arresting further deterioration of students interest in poetry, a situation that has so marginalized poetry in school and society that is (poetry) has come to be regarded and actually referred to as a minority interest subject. To that end, this research emphasizes the relevance of poetry in the school curriculum and at the society at large. It also examines the social and pedagogical methods that marginalize poetry in the school system and offers what is considered pragmatic approaches to the selection of materials for and teaching of poetry in Nigerian schools, particularly secondary schools. The approaches suggested here are aimed at stimulating teachers and students interest in poetry sufficiently for them to regard poetry not as a tedious subject to be avoided, but as a pleasant and an enriching experience to be relished within and without the schools system. In recommendation, the public secondary schools in Nigeria are far behind time in offering multiple path ways to the teaching and learning of poetry. Little wonder that the system has been witnessing steady decline with the percentage of students who failed the study examination fluctuating between 55% and 75% in the pest 10 years (Olabiopo, 1998). The effect of this is that secondary school student who find their way into the university are already at a disadvantage due to the poor background and preparation in language education. Public secondary schools in Nigeria should be provided with adequate and a variety of instructional media. If teachers in
public secondary schools in Nigeria are to assume new roles and use new technology-supported instructional tools, they should become familiar with a variety of instructional delivery methods rather than relying on text books, chalkboards and lecture method. Technologies, such as audio and video recording, language laboratories and computer surfing can be more effective teaching tools for poetry lessons as they offer authentic experience when interview with existing curriculum We are concerned that the high potential for enhancing learning through the provision of conducive learning environment can be attained in public schools in Nigeria, it is strongly recommended that the learning environment in public schools in Nigeria should be given priority, attention by state and federal governments so that children can well and better.

The research work is carried out to investigate the influence of qualified teachers on student performance in English in secondary schools in Egor local government area of Edo state. The study was conducted among one hundred students drawn from
four (4) secondary schools in Egor local government Area. Questionnaires were designed, validated and administered to gather data and simple percentage (%) statistical method was employed in the analysis of the data. The result of the study revealed that the qualification of teachers have influence on the academic performance of secondary school students and that motivation plays a major role in student mastery of the subject. Arising from the findings, recommendations and conclusions were
made such as Government should employ more Teachers in schools, teachers should make use of motivation because they are important in students performance.

In the absence of medical examinations, the change in behaviour and attitude may only be considered a possible way to the prevention of HIV/AIDS prevalence. The basic purpose of this study was to ascertain the knowledge and perception of HIV/AIDS risk behaviours among undergraduate students of the University of Benin, Benin city, Edo state. The study adopted the survey research design with a sample of one hundred undergraduate students that were randomly selected. Data was collected
with standardized instrument of questionnaire and was analyzed using percentage. Five research questions were raised to guide this study. Results of the study revealed that there is a high level of awareness on HIV/AIDS amongst students of the University of Benin. A proportion of the respondents still engage in risky acts like sharing of blades and clippers, risky sexual acts like Oral and anal sex. The study also reveal that the students were more informed about HIV/AIDS through billboards, posters and hand bills. It was recommended among others that more enlightenment campaigns should be organized on campus using the two-way
strategic approach (Inter-personal communication and the use of mass media). It was also suggested that sex education should be included in the curriculum of Nigerian tertiary institutions.

Schools and school leadership have continued to be scrutinized by the legislature and public. With the passage of such laws as No Child Left Behind in 2001, the accountability standard of public schools has risen to all-time levels. The study explored the challenges facing teachers in using CRS to enhance values amongst students in schools in order to seek ways of alleviating them. The literature review seeks to discover the effects school leaders have on student achievement. This literature review looked at a variety of leadership styles, identify the direct/indirect influences of school leadership on learning, leadership and teacher efficacy traits that impact learning and consider school leadership traits that lead to student achievement. The findings also indicated that media/internet had a negative influence on the student’s acquisition of values. The study also revealed that the learners access some materials which are not good for their moral development for instance fictitious movies and pornographic materials through the media and particularly the internet. In conclusion, good leadership style enhanced effective and efficient teaching/learning of Religious Studies thereby improving the performance of students. Therefore, Delta State Ministry of ERducation should endeavour to give principals periodical allocation for teachers’ incentives to motivate the good ones among them. There is also need for administrative support in CRS teachers in terms of provision of instructional materials, and incentives to CRS teachers.

This study was conducted to investigate the influence of waste management on the health of the people of Ekosodin community Benin City Edo state. It focused on the present condition of waste management. Twenty-four (24) research question were formulated survey research design was used; The questionnaire was adopted as instrument for data collection. The reliability of the instrument was gotten using the persons product moment correlation and a coefficient of 0.82 was obtained. In the data collection and analysis it was discovered that most respondents are aware of waste management practices, they are also aware of the various health implications of improper waste management. Waste segregation practices should be encourage at the point where
source of waste are being generated, because segregation of waste will contribute to better management of the total waste mass.

This research was designed to investigate the influence of examination malpractice on student’s academic achievements insecondary schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The study consists of all the public secondary schools in Egor. Five secondary schools were used and hundred respondents wereselected from the schools which were used in this study, using
the sample random sampling techniques. The structured questionnaire containing twenty questions were used to elicit relevant information from respondents. The content validity of the reliability was established using the test￾retest method. The simple percentage was used in working out of the frequency counts of the responses on the students. XVI Findings were presented on tables and analyzed so as to test each of the earlier stated research questions. Based on the responses collected, the researcher found out that one major cause of examination malpractice in the schools was indiscipline among students; other important causes includethe non implementation of the examination decree and the lack of effective supervision during examination by all means. Lack of qualified teachers in some subject areas was also identified. It therefore recommended that examination like every other evil in the society cannot be fully wipe out. However, the act can be reduced to the bearest minimum through educational enlightenment programmes that will create a forum for instilling honesty, dedication and fair play by all and sundry, XVII especially among youths. Also, cumulative assessment records of every subject or course should be kept in line with the National Policy on Education. Students’ cumulative scores should account for about fifty percent (50%) of the final grading. This will make students less anxious about examination and subsequently reduce the rate of examination malpractice.

This study set out to analyze the factors militating against girl-child education in Mini Local Government Area of Niger State. The survey research method was adopted using questionnaire as instrument to elicit information from the respondents. Findings from the analysis of the data gathered showed that several factors act as hindrances to girl-child education in Mina local government area of Niger State. Such factors among others include, poverty, sexual violence, sexual abuse, religion and culture. Further findings revealed that girl child education is poor in Mina Local government area, also that the attitude to girl-child education in Mina local government area is not encouraging.

Data also showed that female children do not have access to education like their male counter parts in terms of education in Mina local government area and that girl-child from wealthy homes have more access to education than those from poor background.

Based on the above findings, the study concluded that girl-child education is not given recognition in Mina local government area of Niger State.

ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to ascertain the socio-economic factors affecting the educational growth of adolescents in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State..
The study consist of five chapters and each has vital information regarding to the topic under study. Chapter one consist of general introductions and research questions, three research questions were raised which include:
(1)What are the attributes of educational growth?
(2)What is the impact of socio-economic status on educational growth?
(3)What role has socio-economic factor such as educational level, occupational level and income to play in the educational growth of an adolescent?
The chapter two focused on literature review on the meaning of concepts used and counter-montions were critically evaluated, the relationship between socio-economic factors and educational growth was drawn.
The chapter three if this study centered on research methodology and design. The simple random sampling technique was used to select the sampling size. A total of 100 questionnaires were administered to five selected schools within Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, 20 questionnaire were distributed to each school.
In chapter four, the administered questionnaires were analyzed and interpreted. The findings revealed that there is a high rate of influence of socio-economic status on the educational growth of adolescents in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State. Other findings were revealed in this chapter.
Chapter five, contains general discussion of findings, summary of research, conclusion reached and recommendation put forward to eliminate the constraint facing the educational growth of adolescents.

Attitudinal attributes of students is one of the numerous factors that facilitates or inhibits the teaching and learning of physics in secondary schools. This factor is mostly expressed in the behavior of the students to the learning of the subject. Attitudes and learning are twin concepts. Their relationship, if properly managed by the physics teacher, could serve as a veritable tool in engineering the students' behavior towards higher academic achievement in physics, thereby, boosting their interests in the subject .This project examines the attitudes of secondary school students to physics. In addition, the study also examines the influence of physics teachers' attitudes on the students' attitudes to physics. Most secondary school students find physics very difficult especially the calculations aspect of the subject. Majority of this students usually score low grade in physics. Physics is often seen by secondary
school students to be more difficult when compared to other science subjects including biology and chemistry. This development has instilled fear in the minds of the students. It is the prime duty of the physics teacher to clear this notion from the of the students. He needs to invest his diverse professional skills and competence, expertise, creativity and sacrificial efforts in order to effectively and efficiently present the subject in manner that would be most
interesting and captivating to the students.