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- ItemOpen AccessAdult Education for livelihood enhancement and poverty reduction(Lagos Education Review, 2011) Ojo-Ajibare, J.O.; Aitokhuehi, O.O.Some major challenges confronting service delivery in developing countries, especially Nigeria, are inefficiency, incorrect assimilation of innovative ideas, including technology, complete lack of commitment, and political will. Based on this background, this paper examines Adult Education, livelihood enhancement and poverty reduction within the context of two distinct and integrated models of adult basic education using REFLECT approach. This is anchored on the principles of conscientisation, emphasising dialogue and action, awareness-raising, cooperation and empowerment. This paper also identifies community-based adult education programmes which are relevant for stimulating and tapping the creative abilities of rural people for increased productivity and economic growth. Consequent to the low educational attainment of REFLECT volunteer instructors end facilitators, recommendations are made for re-reorientating this group of service providers towards adult education teaching methods for enhanced performance.
- ItemOpen AccessAn Assessment of contributions of non-degree, part-time University programs to the achievement of Education for All and Millennium Development Goals.(The Journal of the World Universities Forum, 2012) Aitokhuehi, O.O.; Jegede, S.; Ojo-Ajibare, J.O.The demands of lifelong Leaming (LLL) and Education For All (EFA) pose new challenges to the University. Ensuring the success of EFA and LLL necessitates more than the creation of additional degrees and post-graduate programs. The demand cannot be accommodated by admitting more undergraduate students. The major challenge for the University concerns the incorporation of thousands of non-matriculated individuals, both young and old, who seek to advance their knowledge base. This demands the introduction of professional and non-degree programs that cater to this population. The University of Lagos has taken some steps in this direction through the establishment of the Human Resources Development Committee, which caters for non-degree-seeking students. The focus of this study is to ascertain the extent to which the programs run by this establishment have contributed to the achievement of EF A and the Millennium Development Goals.
- ItemOpen AccessApplication of theory of change to adult education programme planning in the era of covid-19 and beyond(University of Lagos and Bookshop Ltd, 2021-04) Aitokhuehi, O.O.The outbreak of COVID-19 has negatively affected the health, economy, education and social environment worldwide. Arising from its rapid spread and harmful consequences, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared it a pandemic, leading to the emergence of a new normal. In the process of curtailing the spread of the pandemic, many governments established isolation centres, followed by the introduction of partial or total lockdown and other protocols such as COVID-19 tests, social distancing, washing of hands, and usage of hand sanitisers. Despite these measures, there is a need for more intervention to mitigate the impact of the pandemic. Therefore, this chapter presents the application of the theory of change to adult education programme planning in the era of COVID-19 and beyond. The issues raised in this chapter include a description of the theory of change, the origin of the theory of change, the components of the theory of change, and the steps involved in applying a theory of change to programme planning and development in adult education. This chapter shows that adult education programme planning requires more prudence, added accountability and greater efficiency towards making the adult education programme more result-oriented and cost-effective.
- ItemOpen AccessEffective management of Professional Continuing Education programmes in Lagos State, Nigeria(The Faculty of Education, University of Lagos, Akoka, 2013) Aitokhuehi, O.O.The extent to which the requirements of professional bodies for would-be professionals are adequately taken care of by Professional Continuing Education (PCE) centres is paramount to the production of competent professionals. The study examined the effective management of PCE centres that prepare candidates for the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) examinations. The study employed a mixed-method approach that includes both qualitative and quantitative research methods. The population of the study comprised all the learners (2,198) and facilitators of accredited PCE centres (170) in Lagos state, Nigeria. The sample consisted of 724 learners and 57 facilitators for the quantitative aspect, while for the qualitative aspect, there were 24 learners. The study instrument used for the quantitative aspect consisted of two different sets of questionnaires for the learners and facilitators. At the same time, Focus Group Discussions (FGD) were conducted for the qualitative aspect. Three research questions and hypotheses were developed, tested and analysed for the study. The research questions were analysed using simple percentages, frequency counts, and bar charts. The hypotheses were analysed using a One-way Analysis of Variance. The FGDs were analysed using content analysis. One hypothesis was accepted, while two were rejected at a 5% significance level. The findings from these analyses and the test of hypotheses show that both the learners and facilitators agree that PCE centres provide quality staff and administration. There was a significant difference between the learners’ academic welfare and maintaining a conducive learning environment, showing that the PCE centres were ineffective in these two areas. Recommendations include re-evaluating the facilitators’ teaching method to include andragogical principles, which can be administered through train-the-trainer programmes. This would aid learners’ understanding of lecture content.
- ItemOpen AccessEnhancing teaching quality through continuing professional education(Ozean Publication, Taskin Inan, Dumlupinar University, Ohio USA, 2013-06-05) Ememe, P.I.; Aitokhuehi, O.O.; Jegede, I.O.; Ojo-Ajibare, J.O.The paper reiterates the importance of education to development and the crucial role teachers play in inculcating the necessary knowledge and values into the learners to make them partake in the development process. This, according to the paper calls for a well-structured, coordinated and detailed continuing professional development programme that will enhance the development of quality teachers that can meet the demands of the ever changing global village. A study was conducted to ascertain if the teachers undergo continuous professional development programme and whether such programmes are adequate? Four research questions were formulated and tested using a 27-item questionnaire. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select a total of 480 teachers from 48 schools. The result shows that the teachers undertake continuing professional development, but mostly in the traditional mode of workshops and seminars that had been found to be inadequate for the development of effective and qualitative teachers. Suggestions were made for the establishment of an autonomous professional body, as in other professions which should coordinate and evaluate a mandatory continuing professional development programmes for teachers in the form of distance learning.
- ItemOpen AccessEntrepreneurship Education through Higher Education in Nigeria(Serials Publication, 2012) Jegede, O.I.; Ojo-Ajibare, J.O.; Aitokhuehi, O.O.The introduction of various policies and programmes to overcome the economic crisis and imbalance associated with both the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) of the 1980s and the economic meltdown of the 21" century has greatly reduced University graduates' employment opportunities in Nigeria. Entrepreneurship education is being proposed as a panacea for reducing the high unemployment rate among this category of manpower by making them job creators as against job seekers. Consequent to the problem· indicated above, this paper examines the mismatches between Universities' curricula and the industrial manpower needs of employers of labour. It also examines the concept of entrepreneurship education and the effect of globalization on economic activities on graduates' employment opportunities. After critically assessing external initiatives and Nigeria's experiments in entrepreneurship education and innovation, the paper calls for integrating Universities' regular programmes into entrepreneurship education. The paper proposes collaborative and peer-directed learning methods of instruction through the non-formal approach towards developing entrepreneurship attitudes among undergraduates. The paper concludes that entrepreneurship courses delivered in the formal education approach will end up as only satisfying graduation requirements without changing the market orientation of graduates.
- ItemOpen AccessHarnessing the Potentials of the Informal Sector for National Development through non-formal education(Department of Adult Education and Community Service, 2021) Aitokhuehi, O.O.The poverty level in Nigeria has been compounded by COVID-19 PANDEMIC. There is a need to find means of improving the economy of the country. One way of doing this is to improve the informal sector of the economy. This is because the majority of Nigerians are in the informal sector. In addition, the informal sector has tremendous untapped potential that can propel the economy into the path of recovery. The study adopted a qualitative research design. Three research questions guided this study. The population include all the Zobo drink sellers in Lagos and Ogun State. The purposive sampling technique was used to select 43 respondents involved in preparing a natural drink (Hibiscus sabdariffa drink, popularly called Zobo drink) that met the study criteria. An in-depth interview was used for data collection. Thematic content analysis was used to analyse the data collected. The findings showed that, even though income generated from the sale of Zobo helped the families financially, the generated income was too small to meet their expectations. Suggestions were made on how the product can be improved in quality, packaging and marketing. Recommendations include granting access to loans for the small-scale traders, which will boost their production capacity and product quality and ultimately enhance sales; Training programmes by the Government and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to develop this sector of the economy.
- ItemOpen AccessHow well are student teachers prepared for e-learning and teaching? A case study from the University of Lagos(The Teacher Education through Flexible Learning in Africa (TETFLE) Journal, 2022) Aitokhuehi, O.O.COVID-19 was declared a pandemic on 11 March 2020. Various governments introduced measures to mitigate the pandemic, including lockdown, enforced compliance with social distancing, travel restrictions, a ban on large meetings and the closure of schools. At the epidemic's peak, learning centres and higher institutions were closed in more than 190 countries, disrupting the education of 1.6 billion students. In Nigeria, this situation forced many schools, including universities, to introduce e-learning. This study, which explores the extent to which selected students at the University of Lagos were adequately prepared for e-learning, was based on the Garrison and Anderson Community of Inquiry model. An analytical survey research design was adopted, and a stratified random sampling technique was used to select 282 respondents from the University of Lagos. A validated self-developed questionnaire was used for data collection. Frequencies, percentages and means were calculated. Hypotheses were statistically tested at a 5% level of significance. The study found that the students in the Faculty of Education were, to some extent, prepared for the teaching mode. They were assisted in establishing social and cognitive presences to create a meaningful e-learning environment.
- ItemOpen AccessImplementation of Child’s Rights Law: Its influence on Learners’ Engagement and School Discipline in Lagos State, Nigeria(Department of Adult and Primary Education, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2020) Aitokhuehi, O.O.; Jegede, S.The adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in Nigeria seemed to have brought certain changes to school administration. This study examined the influence that the implementation of the Lagos State Child’s Rights Law (2007) by the Lagos State Government has on learners’ engagement and the overall school discipline of the schools. The population of the study consisted of all principals, vice-principals, year tutors (Heads of Department), counsellors and class teachers of public secondary schools in Lagos state, totalling about 10,000. The descriptive survey design was used for the study. Stratified random sampling was used to draw 360 sample participants from the study population. Instruments used for data collection were the questionnaire tagged CRLRQ and an in-depth interview of participants to validate the questionnaire responses. Two research questions guided the study. The data of the research questions were analyzed using simple percentages, Frequency Counts, Percentages and Mean. The findings from the study indicated that the introduction of the Lagos State Child’s Rights Law (2007) had influenced learners’ engagement and discipline in schools. Recommendations include that the Lagos State Ministry of Education should have constant reorientation training for the different school management and teachers in Lagos State to imbibe the new implementation in the running of the schools to facilitate better learners’ engagement and discipline.
- ItemOpen AccessInfluence of continuing education on graduate unemployment reduction in Lagos State, Nigeria(Ambik Press, 2017) Aitokhuehi, O.O.This study examined the influence of continuing education on graduate unemployment in Lagos state, Nigeria. Graduate unemployment in Nigeria has reached a worrisome level. The problem with graduate unemployment is that it aggravates poverty. Descriptive survey design was used, while purposive sampling technique was adopted to select 140 unemployed graduates cutting across different fields of study. Purposive sampling was used so as to capture the intended recipients of the study. The instrument for data collection in this study is the questionnaire tagged Unemployment Questionnaire (UQ). Three research questions were raised and descriptively answered, while two research hypotheses were formulated. The hypotheses were analysed using one-way ANOVA. The findings show that 47% of respondents indicated that unemployment impacts them and their families negatively, while another 47% indicated no impact. Also, 51%, on average, are considering alternative ways, including career diversification and training, to secure a job. Most respondents agreed that continuing education has a significant effect in consideration for earning a living. Based on the findings, a number of recommendations were proffered, including career diversification and advancement. The paper surveyed the role of continuing education in reducing unemployed graduates by providing alternative pathways to earning a living among unemployed graduates.
- ItemOpen AccessInfluence of Continuing Education on job performance and staff morale of Non-Academic Staff of the University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria. Nigerian Online Journal of Educational Sciences and Technology(Nigerian Online Journal of Educational Sciences and Technology, 2022) Aitokhuehi, O.O.Education is a veritable tool that can be used to develop all societies. Continuing education has been an instrument that can be an avenue to have a learning city and ultimately gain the benefits of having such which are directly related to performance and boosting of staff morale. The University of Lagos Non-academic staff are divided into three, and the study examined the staff's continuing education level and its influence on their performance and staff morale. The study examined the challenges of the Non-academic Staff of the University of Lagos. This paper seeks to answer the type of influence of continuing education on their performance and morale. To guide the study, three research questions and two hypotheses were answered and tested. The study adopted an analytical survey research design. A stratified random sampling technique was used to select 121 respondents from the University of Lagos. A validated self-developed questionnaire was used for data collection. The data were analysed with frequency, percentages, and mean. The hypotheses were statistically tested at a 5% level of significance with the Chi-Square test of independence. The study showed a significant relationship between the continuing education training of non-academic staff of the University of Lagos and their job performance. Also, the continuing education training of non-academic staff of the University significantly influenced their morale, and that staff morale affected their job performance.
- ItemOpen AccessPerception of chartered accountants on the adequacy of professional training for accounting ethics practice(Department of Science Education, School of Science Education, Federal University of Technology, Minna, 2020) Aitokhuehi, O.O.This research was conceived to study the extent to which the professional training received by chartered accountants prepares them for the requirements of professional ethics in practice despite the dichotomy between the training received by chartered accountants and the examining body for their professional examination. One research question with a corresponding null hypothesis guided the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprises all Chartered Accountants of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) that are qualified within the last five years. The respondents were drawn from various firms and business organizations in Lagos State. A purposive sampling technique was used to select 106 respondents that met the study criteria. A validated instrument served as the instrument for data collection and was a self-developed 29-item four-point scale Questionnaire. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analyses. The data were analysed with Frequency Counts, Percentages and Mean to answer the research question while the stated hypothesis was statistically tested at a 5% level of significance with Chi-square and Regression Analysis. Findings from the study showed, among others, that the professional training received by prospective chartered accountants leads to an enhancement in chartered accountants’ compliance with accounting ethics. Based on the findings, it was recommended that for sustained improvement of chartered accountants’ observance of accounting ethics, the professional training received by them should be constantly improved upon, and the facilitators are encouraged to be highly conversant with the accounting ethics as stated by the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants.
- ItemOpen AccessPerception of University teachers towards pedagogical training in higher education in South-West, Nigeria(Department of Adult and Non-Formal Education, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 2020) Aitokhuehi, O.O.The study sought to find out the perception of university teachers in South-West Nigeria on the need for pedagogical training for university teachers. Four research questions and four hypotheses were developed to guide the study. The study adopted an analytical survey research design. The stratified random sampling technique selected 374 respondents from four universities in three states. A validated self-developed questionnaire was used for data collection. The data were analysed with frequency, percentages and mean, while the hypotheses were statistically tested at a 5% level of significance with the Chi-Square test of independence. The perception of the respondents was that university teachers need pedagogical training for effective teaching but that their lack of it will not prevent them from displaying competence in teaching skills and competence in-course assessment and evaluation. Recommendations include an awareness of the need for pedagogical training and a policy for mandatory pedagogical training.
- ItemOpen AccessThe role of Adult Education in achieving SDG 8 through unemployment reduction(Ambik Press, 2018) Aitokhuehi, O.O.; Jegede, S.Youth unemployment is a major challenge confronting the Nigerian economy. This paper examined unemployment reduction through sustainable skills and the role of Adult Education. It also focused on the global achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the employability of Nigerian graduates. Many Nigerian graduates seem to lack the soft skills to complement the certificates and knowledge acquired from their training. This paper also examined the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations on the 25th of September, 2015. There are 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SDG 8 emphasises sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. The paper concluded by looking at the role of Adult Education as an agent of social change in tackling youth unemployment. Unemployment; Sustainable skills; Millennium Development Goals (MDGs); Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); Soft skills; Adult Education
- ItemOpen AccessTraditional, Distance, Online and Blended Learning: Changing the Narratives of Education for effective skills development.(Academic Publishing Centre, South-West Zone, University of Lagos, 2022) Aitokhuehi, O.O.Education is an essential element in sustainable development. Its role has, however, been threatened by the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. The paper, therefore, examined what mix of traditional, Open and Distance Learning, e-learning and blended learning need to change the narratives of learning to meet the prevailing situation. The COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the world in 2020, and the effects are still lingering. There is a need to look forward to forestalling another major catastrophe globally or be ready to mitigate against any eventuality. The world of education should be prepared to take whatever may happen. The paper also focused on the meaning, advantages and disadvantages of traditional, open and Distance Learning, e-learning and blended learning, citing various examples of each mode of Learning. It also looked at the three primary ways of facilitating e-learning: synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid online Learning. It examined the framework for Blended Learning and the implications of Blended Learning for Multi-Skills and Multi-Literacies. The paper concluded that the learning system should take a blended approach at whatever proportion that seems best; restricting the mode of learning to one mode may not meet any future challenge.