Experientially, this article explores issues and problems vis-à-vis the teaching and learning of dance in Nigeria. The article finds that the relegation of dance education in Nigerian higher schools of learning is linked to many factors which include: lack of manpower, lack of infrastructure and knowledge of the numerous values of dance education…

Severe economic depression and the difficulty to acquire employment with adequate income have significant impact on a nation's social welfare. The need to provide ample educational opportunities is more imperative than ever, particularly in emerging economies. "Technical Education and Vocational Training in Developing Nations" is a…

Mathematics education currently is not in a good phase as regard its product in term of marketability, teachers' quality, subject mastery, professional competent, pedagogical acumen among others. National development in the context of teacher preparation and other so called in Nigeria should be seen within perspective of overall progress because…

This study sought to identify primary school teachers' perception on the need for human capital development for standards-based curriculum in primary schools in Anambra State. Simple random sampling was used to draw a sample of 630 teachers. Four research questions were used for the study and a 41-item questionnaire was used to collect data. Data…

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…

This collection of essays is organized into two sections: Section 1 deals with general issues in social studies, while Section 2 examines social studies education in Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Zambia. Essays in Section One are: (1) "The Historical Context of Education in British Colonial…

Provides an overview of the activities of the World Organization for Early Childhood Education in Nigeria in the areas of the development of grass-roots day-care centers, Van Leer Nigerian Education Trust activities, the training of nursery school teachers, and the celebration of Children's Day. (AC)

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…

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,…

The current problems of school and university mathematics as they relate to teachers in Nigeria are considered. Massive expansion in mathematics teacher education programs is viewed as necessary to solve the difficulties detailed. (MP)

Proposes design and implementation strategies for a national teacher education program (preservice, inservice, and on-the-job) to prepare primary social studies teachers for Nigeria's Universal (Free) Primary Education (UPE) Scheme which emphasizes teacher knowledge, methods and student evaluation, and materials development. Organization,…