Outlines a curriculum development program in elementary school science in progress at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in the North of Nigeria. Discusses the educational problems faced in this area, the philosophy and materials of the elementary science program, the difficulties of evaluation, and prospects for the future. (JR)

Uses action theory to examine the role of student teachers as culture and change brokers in Nigeria. Demonstrates how student teachers control symbols of power by making themselves indispensable middlepersons in triadic relationships and by reinterpreting cultural symbols to members of the various groups that they link. (Author/GC)

Briefly describes the vocational, agricultural, and academic curricula at the Ajuwa Grammar School and the Mayflower School, both located in rural areas of Nigeria. Stresses the importance of practical education in developing countries. (GC)

Discusses the creation of national broadcasting services in Nigeria, their conflicting national and regional goals, and the subsequent establishment of rival broadcasting systems by regional governments. (GT)

A study of three Nigerian villages produced the following suggestions for improving the problems facing rural community development: democratic participative decision making, care in project selection, government incentives, promotion of adult literacy, and well-trained community workers. (SK)

Discusses the implications of factors inhibiting the advancement of research in library and information science in Nigeria, such as poor dissemination of research findings, noncollaborative research with those in other fields, academic and professional ineptitude, inadequate funding, societal indifference to research, and inefficient use of…

Underscores the importance of extension education, particularly agricultural extension, in developing countries. Addresses extension education's place within a university, using Nigeria as a point of reference. Considers the nonformal role of a university extension department. Presents a typology of university extension courses (e.g., intramural,…

Structured interviews with 40 teachers of deaf primary school pupils in Nigeria and 40 other teachers found the teachers identified the greatest challenge in society's weak acceptance of the legitimacy of deaf education and the greatest prospect was the high achievement motivation of deaf pupils. (Author/DB)

The Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) Agricultural Schools (LFNAS) are schools established to train youths to develop their state and their nation in the area of food production. This study sought to assess the trainability of enrollees in the three operating LFNAS. Five research questions were posed. The CIPP evaluation model was adopted. The…

This collection of panel proceedings is divided into five sections each of which is devoted to one panel. Panel 1 focused on mobilization, people's participation, and decentralization for "Education For All (EFA)." Panel 2 was devoted to external and internal financial resources for EFA (Government of India). Panel 3 was on girls' and…

The launching in 1975-76 of Universal Free Primary Education (UPE) for the Federal Republic of Nigeria creates a new need for school counselors of UPE recipients, who may leave school at age 15. The author presents guidelines for recruitment and selection and outlines a 3-year counselor training curriculum. (JT)

Examines the present debate surrounding deschooling (abolition or non-setting up of schools) particularly hypotheses regarding the use of schooling as a screening device for occupational selection. Analyzes its relevance for low-income, low-schooling countries in light of recent data from Northern Nigeria on education and labor productivity. (JT)

This bibliography, one of a series, cites books, dissertations, government documents, and journal articles examining education at all levels in Nigeria. Topics dealt with include educational history, educational practices, and educational policy. The collection was compiled from the catalogs and other available indexes within the libraries at…

This book is a report on, and a comparative analysis of, the experiences in vocational and technical education of twenty-three developing countries. Following the introductory section, the second chapter presents brief summaries (schematic presentations) of the educational systems in each of the countries. Focusing on policy, planning, and…