The training and methods of the Yoruba babalawos in the healing profession, their philosophy and practice have much in common with Rogerian and other Western approaches. The author traces historical origins and the interactive process of the "Babalawo" method, which he believes has a place in empirical psychotherapy and counseling in…

Examines the indigenous pattern of moral behavior among the Ewe, an ethnic and linguistic group in West Africa, and assesses its role in moral education within the African context. The author develops a conceptual framework he calls "logical demonomy" that he uses to define the Ewe system of moral laws. (JT)

"Learning experience" is defined as the interaction between the learner and external conditions in the environment to which he can react. Types and sources of learning experiences are identified, and their importance in teaching and curriculum development are discussed. (LBH)

The author compares syllabus outlines for the 5-year grammar school course (Grades 8-12 equivalent) in West Africa, Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and concludes that a national directive on history syllabus similar to that of Britain and the U.S. is needed including aims of history teaching in Nigeria. (JT)

The transfer of technology as an important dimension for technical education in West Africa is discussed, concerning prerequisites, education, training, and socio-cultural considerations. (Author/PG)

Elementary technology, the study of technical objects, will provide a basis for development in Nigeria. Students will develop new capacities for harnessing local resources and for controlling the environment for human benefits. (Author/PG)

Examines the efforts of a few small African countries (Ivory Coast, El Salvador, and Niger) which are beginning to use technology as a device to remake and reform their entire educational systems. (Author/PG)

The author outlines recent work in sociolinguistics dealing with problems of language and national development, arguing that in the Nigerian debate over retaining English or substituting a Nigerian language, sociological and linguistic factors must be considered along with the present political and administrative arguments for one language or the…

From his analysis of the educative process in non-literate societies, taking examples and illustrations from inside and outside Africa, the author concludes the system is effective because there is no lag between what is being taught and the life the learner is living, it is highly individualized, and the teacher is involved and personally…

A questionnaire study of the sexual behavior of Nigerian in-school adolescents reveals a "new morality" accompanied by personality problems and need for guidance. Taking the cultural setting into consideration, recommendations are made regarding sex instruction in the schools, involvement of parents, and school guidance centers. (JT)

Education needed for university teaching is discussed in terms of general education, academic specialization, and professional preparation. A 1-term orientation course required for new lecturers and professors, open to others, at the University of Ife, Nigeria, is described which includes lectures, seminars, and workshops on university objectives…

Immediate technology, for the training and education of middle-level management is conducted outside the formal school system and is oriented to technological problemsolving. Trainees from this program are encouraged to develop cottage industries or businesses. (Author/PG)

Students who do not plan to continue their formal education beyond the secondary school level should receive some direct vocational education related to new industries and skills which the Nigerian economy requires. (Author/PG)

The art of communication is examined along with the need for improvement in spoken English in West Africa. Recommendations for improving the general standard of the language in the nation are offered. (LBH)

Most nursery schools in Nigeria are privately owned and the governments exert little control, especially on staffing, but the University of Ibaden has instituted degree programs for nursery and primary education teachers. Rationale and program outline are given with emphasis on the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development and…