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Nwanaju, Isidore U. – Journal of Education and Practice, 2016
Since it is a known fact that the "point de depart" of "Nostra Aetate" is the recognition of diversity, pluralism, and inclusiveness in modern society in its declaration more than forty years ago, it is the aim of this paper to point out the pedagogical problems and difficulties underlying the continued and intentional…
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Cultural Pluralism, Religion, Social Attitudes
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Unterhalter, Elaine – Gender and Education, 2013
In a number of countries in Africa, young women who become pregnant are excluded from school. This article presents a critique of policy and practice in this area drawing partly on Diana Leonard's scholarship concerning the relational dynamic of gender, generation, social division, and household forms. Much of the policy prescription of large…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Womens Education, Pregnancy, Early Parenthood
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Kennedy, Odu Oji – College Student Journal, 2012
Vocational Technical Education is any kind of education which has the main purpose of preparing one for employment in recognized occupation. The foundation of vocational technical education is based on philosophy which was mainly established for self-employment and self-reliance of the individual(s) who partake in it. Viewing the philosophy and…
Descriptors: Technical Education, Foreign Countries, Technology Education, Vocational Education
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Epprecht, Marc; Egya, Sule E. – Gender and Education, 2011
Nigeria's diverse cultures, religions and political parties appear to be unified by a strong taboo against homosexuality and gay rights. This has affected academic research, HIV/AIDS programmes, and sexuality education, all which commonly show evidence of heterosexism, self-censorship and even explicit condemnations of homosexuality. Yet a…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Sex Education, Rural Areas
Farajimakin, Ibikunle O. – Online Submission, 2010
This study aims to find out the reasons why boys perform better in senior secondary school mathematics examination in Nigeria than girls. It will show the fundamental issues affecting the available facilities for girls in mathematics. The Nigerian society view of girls studying mathematical subjects and taking up careers in mathematics disciplines…
Descriptors: Secondary School Mathematics, Females, Foreign Countries, Gender Issues
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Anugwom, Edlyne E. – Educational Research and Reviews, 2009
This paper examines the implication of the growing educational opportunities for women in Nigeria. Although bias has existed from the traditional Nigerian society against women, recent events especially in education reveal a conquering of this deep-rooted prejudice. Enrollment figures particularly in the last ten years show a remarkable bridging…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Females, Labor Market, Foreign Countries