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» Chapter one 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Science and technology are concepts in national development which remain indelible in the mind of African and third world leaders according to Ochu and Ekezie (1974). In Nigeria science was introduced into secondary school system as far back as (1880). It was first taught as general science and later speared into physics, chemistry and biolo...Continue Reading »
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» ABSTRACT This study was aimed at investigating the problems affecting the effective teaching of physics practicals in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State and to suggest ways of improving the teaching of physics practical if possible. The hypotheses formulated for the study were: There will be no significance difference between the performance of students with adequate laboratory fac...Continue Reading »
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» chapter one introduction 1.1 Background of the Study The emphasis on multi sectoral approaches to solving the problems of poverty, and other human development challenges in the developing societies of the world has become the emerging trend since the turn of the new millennium. This paradigm shift is influenced by the premises that the resources available at the disposal of the government is inade...Continue Reading »
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» ABSTRACT This project work is to evaluate human trafficking among our youth in the society (a case study of Oredo Local Government Edo State). The need for the study arises because of the alarming rate of increase of human trafficking among the youth in the area study on Edo. From the analysis, it was found that human trafficking brings about total moral breakdown and breakdown peaceful marriage o...Continue Reading »
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» CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION Background to the study Transition from secondary school to the University is a complex process for almost all students.Adjusting to college life immediately after school becomes a difficult transition for many students.The decision to go to University depends on many reasons. It can be for higher education, earning a degree, increasing knowledge or personal growth. Going t...Continue Reading »
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» CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Family planning, until recently a very sensitive subject in black Africa, is now Being increasingly accepted as necessary ingredient of socio economic development as claimed by the centers for Disease control.The development came as a response to the population increases which is in a geometrical progression.Adeleke, Leong (2004) claimed that &ld...Continue Reading »
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» ABSTRACT Stress is the mental and physical response and adaptation by our bodies to the real or perceived changes and challenges in our lives. A stressor is any real or perceived physical, social, or psychological event or stimulus that causes our bodies to react or respond.The present study sought to investigate the stress and academic adjustment of married female students in Obafemi Awolowo Univ...Continue Reading »
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» ABSTRACT CBT has been seen as an alternative to the unmanageable population of undergraduate students in Nigerianuniversities. This notwithstanding, the peculiar nature of some courses hinders its total implementation. Thisstudy was conducted to investigate the challenges and statistical implication of CBT for undergraduate in Universities. To this end, it examined the potential for using student ...Continue Reading »
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» Background to the study Sex differences in humans have been studied in a variety of fields. In humans, biological sex is determined by five factors present at birth: the presence or absence of a Y chromosome, the type of gonads, the sex hormones, the internal reproductive anatomy (such as the uterus in females), and the external genitalia. People with mixed sex factors are intersex. People whose g...Continue Reading »
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» ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to determine some of the factors responsible for poor health habits in some secondary schools in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State and how they can be minimize. In carry out the study a questionnaire which was the research instrument, designed and administered to principals, vice principals, teachers and parents of the selected schools. The result show ...Continue Reading »
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» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Education is the panacea for technological advancement of any nation. The progress of any nation depends largely on the technological know how of that country. It was in realization of the fact that only technological education can emancipate us from the western economic and technological slavery, that the National Policy on Education (1977), re...Continue Reading »
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» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY According to DfES e Learning Strategy Unit (2003), e Learning exploits interactive technologies and communication systems to improve the learning experience. It has the potential to transform the way people teach and learn across the board. It can raise standards, and widen participation in lifelong learning. It cannot replace teachers and lectu...Continue Reading »
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» ABSTRACT This project work was carried out to determine the effect of biology practical activities on academic achievement of senior secondary school students in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. Chapter one and two is the background of the study and the review of related literature respectively. The background of the study emphasized the use of practical activities in biology as st...Continue Reading »
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» CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study In a society that demands a high level of education and skill for a successful and stable future, a decent education in becoming increasingly important. A child’s education is the shared responsibility of the school and the home outside the school, the home is the most salient source of learning, encouragement and support for a child. ...Continue Reading »
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» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the study The term Home Economics may call up stereotypical images of girls busily sewing and cooking, images that have led many people to view this field as fundamentally narrow, dull and socially conservative. So often, home economics has been cast as a conspiracy to keep women in the kitchen, an interpretation that over looked its impressive and diverse co...Continue Reading »
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» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 Background of the Study The Millennium Development Goals (MGDs) originates from Millennium Declaration produced by the United Nations. The Declaration asserts that every individual has the right to dignity, freedom, equality, a basic standard of living that includes freedom from hunger and violence, encourages tolerance and solidarity (Deneulin, Séverine and Sha...Continue Reading »
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» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The foundational history of the use of photography could be traced to 1950’s when the photo type block for copying line subjects, engraving manuscripts and photographic reproduction into books was invented. Ogedengbe (2002) reports that colour photo prints can be a source of help to students in Secondary Schools to develop the ability to c...Continue Reading »
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» CHAPTER ONE 1.1. Background to the Study Multimedia is a term frequently heard and discussed among educational technologists today. Unless clearly defined, the term can alternatively mean the development of computer based hardware and software packages produced on a mass scale and yet allow individualized use and learning. In essence, multimedia merges multiple levels of learning into an education...Continue Reading »
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» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1. Background to the Study Educational technology is a very important component in teacher education curricula and in the teaching and learning process generally in Nigeria. It goes a long way in bringing about efficiency and effectiveness in the instructional process. Educational technology is the involvement of technology, human and non human resources for facilitating...Continue Reading »
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» Background to The Study The issue of pregnancies among unmarried teenage girls seems to be one of the social problems facing not only Nigeria, but also several other nations of the world. Surveys by researchers such as Briggs (2001), Gyepi Garbrah (1985), Onuzulike (2003) and others revealed that teenagers become sexually active at an early age with corresponding high fertility. Teenage sexual act...Continue Reading »
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