Mrs. NWADIOKWU CHRISTIANA NWAKAEGHO
Publication Title TEACHERS MOTIVATION AS A VIABLE OPTION FOR THE SURVIVAL OF THE NIGERIAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
Publication Type journal
Publisher International Journal of Innovation Sciences and Research
Paper Link http://www.ijisr.com
Publication Authors Dr. Nwadiokwu, C.N., *Nwadiokwu, E.S., Favour, E.N. and Okwuazun, M.E
Year Published 2016-11-30
Abstract It is a well-known fact that teachers are the cornerstone is any educational programme. No matter how well education policies are formulated planned and funded, without professionally qualified, dedicated and highly motivated teachers to execute the plan, the aims and objectives of that programme will fail woefully. It is very disheartening to see the teachers in the institutions of learning being treated with levity, contempt, abandonment and in fact as second class citizens. This seriously affects the standard of teaching and learning in the school and greatly threatens the very existence of education in the country. This paper examines the need for motivating the teachers and also suggests various ways of motivating in order to avert an imminent and total collapse of education in the country.
Publication Title INDISCIPLINE AMONG SECONDARY STUDENTS IN AGBOR
Publication Type journal
Publisher International Journal of Current Multidisciplinary Studies
Paper Link http://www.journalijams.com
Publication Authors Nwadiokwu, C.N., Nwadiok wu, E.S2., Favour, E.N3 and Okwuazun, M.E4
Year Published 2016-09-28
Abstract The aim of this research project is to enlighten the students, parents, teachers, and the society as a whole the possible causes of indiscipline in schools citing agbor in delta state Nigeria. Indiscipline has become a cankerous disease that is eating deeply into the moral fabrics of the society. The need of this study is therefore to enable the society have students who are well disciplined because they are the future leaders.
In carrying out this study, the causes of indiscipline was noted and discussed. Hypothesis was also formulated and data analysis was carried out to find out the authenticity of the hypothesis formulated.
This study will no doubt contribute its quota as to the inherent causes of indiscipline amongst students and therefore enlightens parents, teachers and principals on the ways of cubing such act of indiscipline.
Publication Title RITES OF PASSAGE AFRICAN TRADITIONAL REGION
Publication Type journal
Publisher International Journal of Education and Research
Paper Link Undefined
Publication Authors 'Dr. C.N Nwadiokwu, E.S Nwadiokwu, 3E.N Favour, 'M.E Okwuazun
Year Published 2016-09-09
Abstract Rites of passage as could be seen in this work dealt with the various ritual which an individual undergo from one stage to another.
In chapter one, Pregnancy rites was one of the rites of passage. Here it made mention of the different ways, of how pregnant woman are subjected to one taboos or the other in various towns in Africa including my area, Ika North East Local Government, Area of Delta State.
Chapter two deals with Birth rites. In this chapter mention was made on some of the ceremonies accompanied with Birth in various ways. The sacrifices which are performed when a women delivered safely or otherwise was also highlighted upon.
Also in chapter three, another rites of passage written upon was naming rites. Here also naming ceremonies entails a lot of preparation and sacrifices to appease the god. Many ways in which it differs in African countries was mentioned.
In another chapter, puberty rites were mentioned as another rites of passage. Here again the writer made mention of the various ceremonies which accompany puberty and its significance in African traditional religion.
Publication Title EFFECT OF MASS MEDIA ON RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OF STUDENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Publication Type journal
Publisher INTERNALTIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN EDUCATION AND PHYCHOLOGY
Paper Link ijrep.com
Publication Authors Dr. C.N Nwadiokwu", E.S Nwadiokwu2, E.N Favour3, M.E Okwuazun
Year Published 2016-08-21
Abstract This study is aimed at the effect of Mass Media on religious education of students in secondary schools. Four hundred (400) secondary school students were randomly selected from four (4) secondary schools in Nigeria. The survey research design was used in carrying out this study. The populations consist of all Christian Religions Studies (CRS) students in Junior and Senior Secondary Levels in selected Local Government Areas in Nigeria. A questionnaire was used in collecting data and a simple frequency count and percentages statistical technique was used in analyzing the data. The findings of the study revealed the following: That there was no type of Mass Media employed in religious instruction; that the religious programmes in Mass Media should not be employed in teaching Christian religious studies; that religious programmes in the Mass Media are not related to the curricular expectations of religious education in secondary school, that the timing of presentation of religious programmes did not fit into the religious education programmes of learners and that the presentation of religious programmes in the Mass Media does not agree with religious education teaching in secondary schools. A glance at the result will show that there is no relationship between the programmes in the mass media and that of the school Christian Religious Studies (CRS) period. Government, school heads, parents, teachers and Guidance should engage in making Christian Religious Studies (CRS) compulsory not only in the junior secondary but also in the senior secondary to help students have interest in religious education programmes. Recommendations were based on the findings of the study.
Publication Title GLOBAL CHALLENGES IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN CURRICULUM DESIGN IN AFRICA
Publication Type journal
Publisher international journal of progressive and alternative education
Paper Link Undefined
Publication Authors Dr Christiana N. Nwadiokwu AND Favour E. Nwadiokwu
Year Published 2017-08-23
Abstract The paper identified the most important challenges of higher education, including faculty and staff shortage, problems of quality and relevance, problems of governance, leadership and management, weak research and innovation, problem solving capacity. Financial austerity lack of capacity to diversify funding sources, poor physical facilities, poor infrastructures and inability to meet increasing demand for access and equity. This paper outlined the role of higher education for Africa's development, including social, economic and political benefits, development of critically needed human capital, provision of equitable access to the young and life long learners, support to other levels of education, and linkage to the world of work and the international community and knowledge society. A literature review study was conducted to synthesize available information to clearly outline the major challenges of higher education institutions and systems in Africa, to identify new paradigms and opportunities for higher education developmental contribution to Africa's development and to identify lessons of experience for effective implementation of the initiative. Based on the above, it was recommended that funding of higher education should be given priority, stakeholders in the labour force and industry should be involved in curriculum planning. Higher education curriculum design should encourage practical hands-on experience for graduates of higher education to be relevant.
Publication Title BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY WITH REFERENCE TO PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
Publication Type journal
Publisher international journal of academia
Paper Link Undefined
Publication Authors DR. CHRISTIANA N. NWADIOKWU
Year Published 2018-12-05
Abstract Educational technology has in recent times contributed its quota to the sustainable development of Africa. Its principles and practices gives in-depth knowledge on the level of advancement of educational technology as well as its influence on the masses as it transcends the primitive of education to this modern age as expressed in this over. The benefits and challenges has also been studied; it shows that educational technology can make life easier and increase productivity and development within the domain of education for both individuals and the masses at large thereby boosting the development of the Nation. The accompanying challenges show the side effects of these benefits which can be detrimental if not checked. Recommendations were also given to improve on the already existing educational technology while curbing the challenges.
Publication Title EMPOWERING NIGERIAN WOMEN TOWARDS NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
Publication Type journal
Publisher International Journal Of The Forum For African Women Educationalist
Paper Link Undefined
Publication Authors DR (MRS) NWADIOKWU CHRISTIANA
Year Published 2016-08-22
Abstract Women empowerment can be described as the provision of adequate opportunities to women to develop their potentials and contribute to the development of the nation in particular and the world in general. It has been observed that women have been disempowered since creation. Efforts made so far towards women empowerment has yielded little fruits. This paper is therefore an attempt to re-emphasize and re-awaken the mind of humanity on the undisputable role of women in national development. The paper examined challenges hindering Nigerian women's effective contribution to national development, roles of women in national development, efforts made so far towards women empowerment and how Nigerian women could be empowered in order to contribute to national development. The paper finally suggested that since the role of 'women in national development is very important in the development of any country, the Nigerian government owes it as a duty to remove those artificial and institutional barriers based on religion, culture, or traditional considerations which have incapacited Nigeria women in participating effectively and freely in national affairs particularly, at the political and economic levels so that women will contribute their quota to National development among others.
Publication Title BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY WITH REFERENCE TO PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
Publication Type journal
Publisher word educators forum
Paper Link Undefined
Publication Authors DR. CHRISTIANA N. NWADIOKWU
Year Published 2018-07-12
Abstract Educational technology has in recent times contributed its quota to the sustainable development of Africa. Its principles and practices gives in-depth knowledge on the level of advancement of educational technology as well as its influence on the masses as it transcends the primitive era of education to this modern age as expressed in this paper. The benefits and challenges has also been studied, it shows that educational technology can make life easier and increase productivity and development within the domain of education for both individuals and the masses at large thereby boosting the development of the Nation. The accompanying challenges show the side effects of these benefits which can be detrimental if not checked. Recommendations were also given to improve on the already existing educational technology while curbing the challenges.
Publication Title ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN NIGERIAN CURRRICULUM: ISSSUES AND CHALLENGES
Publication Type journal
Publisher International Journal of Innovation Sciences and Research
Paper Link Undefined
Publication Authors Dr. Christiana N. Nwadiokwu and Favour E. Nwadiokwu
Year Published 2017-08-22
Abstract Entrepreneurship Education is the process through which individuals are made participating members of the society. It enables them to become capable of living in the society and contribute towards its economic development. The objectives of this paper is to discuss issues and challenges driving entrepreneurship education in Nigeria since it remains vital in the real sector and the sustenance of economic development. This paper also focused on the concepts of entrepreneurship and importance of entrepreneurship education. This shows that a functional educational system takes cognizance of the dynamics of the labour market, equips its graduates with occupational skills and competences to enable them to be self-reliant. Furthermore this paper recommended that educational programmes at all levels of education should be made relevant for provision of needed entrepreneurial skills to the youths.
Publication Title CURRICULUM EDUCATION FOR VALUE RE-ORIENTATION, POVERTY ERADICATION AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Publication Type journal
Publisher knowledge review
Paper Link Undefined
Publication Authors C. N. Nwadiokwu, Ph.D
Year Published 2017-07-02
Abstract The environment we live in cannot be enjoyable if we don't give room for value re-orientation, which can help in eradicating poverty leading to sustainable National Development. So many poverty eradication policies and initiatives have been employed to tackle this pending issue to no avail. Fortunately, it is a well-known fact that curriculum education is a major tool to help in eradicating poverty in Nigeria by value re-orientation and fostering the cause of National Development This paper focused on curriculum for value re-orientation, poverty eradication and National development. The introduction explains the effect of poverty on the masses in Nigeria before the knowledge and impart of curriculum, value re-orientation, and National Development was clarified and expatiated. The effect and causes of poverty as it affects the national economy was later discussed. Thereafter the implementation of a well-structured curriculum has been established in helping to curb this societal menace. The following were among others recommended; the introduction of informal and non-formal curriculum to boost and empower the economy through value orientation, the application of Curriculum Indicators for Poverty Eradication (CIPE) and the need for curriculum enlightenment through a unique approach.
Publication Title PROBLEMS OF SCHOOL SUPERVISORS IN NIGERIAN SCHOOLS
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Publisher Undefined
Paper Link Undefined
Publication Authors NWADIOKWU CHRISTIANA N., DR. E. C. OCHONOGOR AND DR. O. O. AJAJA
Year Published 2017-06-12
Abstract Supervision of schools in Nigeria requires interaction between the supervisor and the supervisees who are to be helped to improve on their job performance. Supervision is that phase of school adminis- tration which focuses primarily upon the achievement of the appro- priate instructional expectations of educational system. Supervision can therefore be said to mean all the efforts and resources used by a supervisor to encourage the supervisee to achieve educational goals. There are many problems facing the instructional supervision of schools in Nigeria. However, there are possible solutions to the problems as mentioned in this paper. Through effective supervision at all levels of education, defective teaching as well as all the problems militating against successful implementation of the curriculum in the classroom could be identified.
Publication Title Women Education for Sustainable Development in Nigeria: Implications for Curriculum Planning
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Publisher Undefined
Paper Link Undefined
Publication Authors Dr. (Mrs.) Christiana N. Nwadiokwu
Year Published 2017-07-16
Abstract Education continues to be the bedrock for sustainable development of all nations and of Nigeria in particular. Indigenous forms of education existed in Nigeria before the advent of Western education whereby boys took after their father's trade while girls were trained to become successful housewives. This singular thinking has placed women on the disadvantaged position for many years, creating a gap between women and men educationally. This paper focuses on the following discussions: concept of women education. sustainable development, necessity of women education for sustainable development in Nigeria, challenges of women education and implications for curriculum planners. The paper recommended among others that education should be made accessible to women at all levels.
Publication Title Women Education and Peace Building in Nigeria: Implication for Curriculum Planners
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Publisher Undefined
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Publication Authors Dr. Mrs. Christiana N. Nwadiokwu
Year Published 2017-08-23
Abstract This study examined Women Education and Peace Education in Nigeria.. Education helps men and women to claim their rights and realize their potentials in economic, political and social transformation for peace education. Many women are still excluded from education in Nigeria. This paper defined the concept of education and peace education as the deliberate attempt to educate the young ones in the dynamics of conflict and the promotion of peace making skills in homes, schools and communities throughout the world. It identifies the importance and challenges of women education to peace building and its implication for curriculum planners. The paper suggested among others that since the role played by women in peace building are of great importance, they should be availed with good educational opportunities to enhance their social, political, moral and economic contributions in building a peaceful home and teaching of peace education in promoting national security.
Publication Title Using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Secondary Schools in Nigeria: Problems and Prospects.
Publication Type journal
Publisher International Journal of Integrated Research in Education (IJIRE)
Paper Link Undefined
Publication Authors Dr. (Mrs.) Christiana N. Nwadiokwu
Year Published 2019-08-23
Abstract There is no doubt that modern life is dominated by technology. Although it has been rightly said that what is wrong with education cannot be fixed with technology, there is a universal recognition of the need to use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education as we enter the era of globalization where the free flow of information via satellite and the internet hold sway in the dissemination of knowledge and information. Already, Nigeria is on the wrong side of the international digital divide, as it has not made significant effort to integrate ICT into secondary school curriculum. A great deal of instructional and administrative work in secondary school in Nigeria is still carried out manually. This paper, therefore, examines the major obstacles militating against the use of ICT in secondary education in Nigeria. It identifies the high cost of computer hardware and software, weak infrastructure, lack of human skills and knowledge in ICT, and lack of relevant software appropriate and culturally suitable to Nigeria as the major stumbling block of the adoption of ICT in secondary education in Nigeria. Also, secondary schools in Nigeria are not given adequate funds to provide furniture, relevant textbooks and adequate classroom let alone being given adequate fund for high-tech equipment. At present the cost of subscribing to the Internet is too high for many of the impoverished secondary schools in Nigeria. Nigeria needs ICT to aid teaching, learning and educational management. ICT is an instrument for economic and technological development in the 21st century. Therefore, Nigeria cannot afford to be on the wrong side of the digital divide.
Publication Title HIGHER EDUCATION CURRICULUM IN NIGERIA: GLOBAL CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Publication Type journal
Publisher word educators forum
Paper Link Undefined
Publication Authors DR. CHRISTIANA N. NWADIOKWU
Year Published 2019-05-23
Abstract This study was conducted to identify the possible challenges facing Higher Education Curriculum and its Prospects in the 21st Century. The population consisted of all stakeholders in the education industry which includes: curriculum planners, lecturers and students. The sample consisted of one hundred (100) respondents drawn from the above mentioned groups through simple random sampling. The descriptive survey design was employed for the study. The questionnaire structured Higher Education Curriculum for Global Challenges and Prospects (HECGCP) was used as the instrument for data collection. The findings from the study revealed among other things, that Higher education curriculum is faced with various challenges ranging from increased enrollment, poor funding, infrastructural inadequacy and so on. Based on the above findings, it was recommended that funding higher education should be given priority; stake holders in the education industry should be involved in curriculum planning.
Publication Title CREATIVE AND FUNCTIONAL CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION: THE CHALLENGES AND PROSPECT IN A COMATOSE ECONOMY
Publication Type journal
Publisher journal of teachers perspective
Paper Link Undefined
Publication Authors Dr. Christiana N. Nwadiokwu and Favour E. Nwadiokwu
Year Published 2017-12-06
Abstract The paper observed that the Nigerian education system has failed to equip its products with the necessary tools to live in the modern world and excel in their environment. For products of Nigerian educational institutions to survive, Nigerian education curricular should be completely overhauled and synchronized with the needs of the present economy. This paper also examined the challenges and prospects of education in Nigeria. bo Education is the bedrock of development. Unfortunately education in Nigeria is bisected with myriad's of problems. These includes; poor funding and thus poor educational infrastructures, inadequate classrooms teaching aids (projectors, computers, laboratories and libraries), paucity of quality teachers and poor polluted learning environment. In addition to these inadequacies, school system is plagued with numerous social vices such a examination malpractices, cultism, hooliganism and corruption. For meaningful development to take place in the educational sector, the government need to re-address the issue of funding. The paper recommended the following strategies to overcome challenges. of creative and functional education: private educational investors, teachers, parents/guidance and students/pupils need a re-orientation towards achieving the goals of education.
Publication Title GENDER BALANCED CURRICULUM FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Publication Type journal
Publisher Agbor Journal Of Science & Science Education
Paper Link www.ajosse.com.ng
Publication Authors NWADIOKWU CHRISTIANA .N.
Year Published 2018-06-23
Abstract ABSTRACT
This study is focused on Gender Balanced Curriculum for entrepreneurship and sustainable in Nigeria. it examined the concept of entrepreneurship education, the origin of entrepreneurship education, the practices of entrepreneurial education, importance of educating a girl-child; concept of gender inequalities and gender disparity. It also examine the factors responsible for lack of girl-child education. The education of the Girl-child should be taken seriously by all education stakeholders. The paper finally discussed the Gender Balanced Curriculum for Entrepreneur and sustainable development in Nigeria as an indispensible' weapon for curbing the challenges on gender education. Some recommendations aimed at equipping the girl-child with entrepreneurship skills for a better tomorrow was suggested.
Publication Title INTERNATIONALIZATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN AFRICA: CHALLENGES AND PROGRESSIVE APPROACH
Publication Type journal
Publisher multidisciplinary journal of research development
Paper Link Undefined
Publication Authors Christiana N. Nwadiokwu, Ph.D and Favour E. Nwadiokwu
Year Published 2018-04-13
Abstract Higher education has profoundly changed in the past two decades, and those involved in the academic enterprise have yet to grapple with the implications of these changes. Academic institutions and systems have faced pressures of increasing numbers of students and demographic changes, demands for accountability, reconsideration of the social and economic role of higher education, implications of the end of the Cold War, and the impact of new technologies, among others. While academic systems function in a national environment, the challenges play themselves out on a global scale. We can learn much from both national experiences and international trends. Ideas and solutions from one country or region may be relevant in another. This paper exposes the challenges and progressive approach to internationalization of higher Education. Some of the challenges include: Effect of demographic changes on the provision of higher education, funding the adverse effect of a deteriorating economy on quality education and the role of universities in the political and cultural changes. Recommendations include: rapid expansion of students' enrolment, finance, research and development, information and communication, equity and access, issue of Braindrain, research development and unemployment
Publication Title CURRICULUM INNOVATION FOR INCREASED WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Publication Type journal
Publisher south south journal of women in colleges of education
Paper Link Undefined
Publication Authors NWADIOKWU CHRISTIANA (PH.D) & MRS CHIAZO PATIENCE
Year Published 2018-04-12
Abstract Women Constitute on indispensible force in the quest for National development of any nation especially in the developed nations. However in Nigeria, women are still relegated to the background as they lack the educational, economic and political power necessary to actualize their innate potentials. Curriculum Innovation for women empowerment can be described as the provision of adequate opportunities to women to develop their potentials and contribute to the development of the nation in particular and the world in general. The word innovation carries with its ideas of newness. Curriculum innovation is the process of introducing new content and learning experiences into an educational system. The introduction of population and family life education and HIV/AIDS were novel to the Nigerian education system in the late 1980s and 1990s. Similarly the introduction of security education in the Nine (9)-year basic education curriculum is an innovation for increased women participation in national development. It has. been observed that since creation women have been disempowered. Efforts made so far towards women empowerment has yielded little fruits. The paper attempted to re-emphasize and re- awaken the mind of humanity on the undisputable role of women in national development, challenges hindering Nigeria women's effective contribution to national development, different roles of women in national development and various efforts made towards women empowerment to enable them contribute their quota to national development. Furthermore the paper postulates that Government and other stake holders need to take more pro-active actions to ensure gender parity in education through special girls child education, scholarship, effective implementation of policies and programme and removal of those artificial and institutional barriers based on religion, culture or traditional considerations which have incapacitated Nigerian women in participating effectively and freely in National affairs especially at the political and economic levels.
Publication Title CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Publication Type journal
Publisher journal of pristine
Paper Link Undefined
Publication Authors DR. C. N. NWADIOKWU
Year Published 2018-07-07
Abstract The Relevance of education in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized. Globally, education is considered as a human right that should be accorded to all. This is the reason why a lot of international human right bodies consider education as a fundamental human right. This work covers the various challenges faced by the education sector of the economy and prospects in relation to curriculum development. The causes of this challenges, effects on the nation and the prospects has also been studied. Lack of governmental support, lack of knowledge and other similar factors have been known to pose a major problem to curriculum development. Effective strategies have been outlined to ensure long lasting prospects in the educational sector as curriculum is being developed.
Publication Title Commercialization of Educational System in a Dwindling Economy: Positive and Negative Impact
Publication Type journal
Publisher journal of resourcefulness and distinction
Paper Link Undefined
Publication Authors DR. CHRISTIANA N. NWADIOKWU
Year Published 2018-11-05
Abstract The commercialization of education has affected the educational system in one form or the other. The interest of the youth and the kind of education that develops his/her full potential and wholesome personality is sidelined. This paper is an attempt to focus on the positive and negative impact of commercialization on education system. The paper recommends amongst others that there should be no reduction in Government funding, production of Higher Education by private players both "for profit" and "non profit" should be well monitored etc. The Impact of this Commercialisation of Education on students is that it does not only affect the quality of education but also the perception of educational institution in general.
Publication Title Teaching Strategies for Implementation of Gender Quality Education and Role of Curriculum Education
Publication Type journal
Publisher Interdisciplinary Journal of Gender and Women Development Studies
Paper Link Undefined
Publication Authors Christiana N. Nwadiokwu, Ph.D and F.O. Onyeagwu, Ph.D
Year Published 2019-05-23
Abstract Then best educational environment are those that are fair to all students, male or female. In many places around the world, female and male students do not always have the same chances for a good education. This paper examined the various teaching strategies necessary for balancing gender learning education. It also prefers solution to this contemporary problem. The role of curriculum educators towards enhancing gender quality education was also discussed. The paper further recommended among others; that government should be alive to their responsibilities particularly in providing enabling environment for promoting gender party; parents, teachers and guardians must discharge their duties loyally and diligently.
Publication Title IMPLEMENTING THE UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION (UBE) CURRICULUM IN A RECESSED ECONOMY
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Publisher niger delta journal of education
Paper Link Undefined
Publication Authors F. O. Onyeagwu & C. N. Nwadiokwu
Year Published 2018-08-12
Abstract The study examines implementing the universal Basic Education (UBE) Curriculum for the realization of the objective of the UBE programme in a recessed economy. Today many grandaunts from Nigerian Universal Basic Education Programme are unemployed and cannot employed themselves. They are curiously idle because they lack the pre-requisite knowledge for self employment. The problem is aggravated by the current economic recession. It is therefore the opinion of this paper that for a meaningful national benefit of the objectives of the UBE programme, government and all those concern should develop ways of combating the major challenges affecting the programme. Such ways should include proper funding to enable proprietors and government to provide adequate practical skills and other facilities for effective teaching and learning. Further recommendations enumerated.
Publication Title CULTURE AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIAN SCHOOLS
Publication Type journal
Publisher multidisciplinary journal of research development
Paper Link Undefined
Publication Authors Dr. Christiana N. Nwadiokwu
Year Published 2018-12-12
Abstract Culture is an important factor in curriculum development in Nigerian Schools. The essence of education is to transmit the cultural heritage of a society to the younger generation of the society. Curriculum is a veritable tool for attaining the educational goals of a nation. This paper is concerned with cultural basis of curriculum. It examined the influence of culture on curriculum development in Nigerian schools. The school does not exist in a vacuum, but has co-operation with the home, church, peer groups and community life. The paper therefore deals with the meaning and classification of culture; the diagnosis of curriculum development; influence of culture on children's learning; the context of curriculum development and agencies in the educative process and curriculum development.
Publication Title IMPACT OF GENDER EDUCATION ON PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN DELTA STATE: IMPLICATION FOR CURRICULUM PLANNERS.
Publication Type journal
Publisher journal of educational studies
Paper Link Undefined
Publication Authors Dr. (Mrs.) Christiana .N. Nwadiokwu
Year Published 2018-09-11
Abstract This paper advocated for a workable gender education in Delta State and the implication for curriculum planners. Three research questions were formulated for the study. The study adopted descriptive survey design. Three Hundred (300) respondents consisting of Two hundred and twenty five (225) secondary school teachers and seventy-five (75) Principals/Vice Principals from fifteen (15) secondary schools in Delta State were used for the study. The research instrument for the study was structured questionnaire developed by the researcher titled: Questionnaire on Gender Education (QGE) built on four point likert scale of strongly agree, agree, disagree and strongly disagree. The instrument was validated by experts. Its reliability was established using Pearson product moment correlation co- efficient, which yielded 0.82 coefficient value. The criterion mean value of 2.50 was used for decision taken for respondents' responses. Findings revealed amongst others that there is need for effective implementation of gender education for both male and female. It also revealed that gender bias and discrimination. Thus, the issue of gender inequality in education should be given adequate consideration especially in a male dominated society like Delta State. It concluded that Gender equality should be seen as Human right hence the female should be given equal opportunity in Delta State devoid of injustice from male counterparts.
Publication Title Women Education and Participation in Politics for Sustainable National Development: Challenges and Prospects
Publication Type journal
Publisher Journal of National Association of Women in Colleges of Education
Paper Link Undefined
Publication Authors Christiana N. Nwadiokwu (Ph.D)
Year Published 2019-11-06
Abstract The paper discussed women education and participation in politics for national development. Education of the woman is a huge asset to her nation. The vital role played by women in nation building is currently receiving deserved attention. Education is an important tool for empowering the individual with abilities and capabilities necessary for full participation in National Development. Many women do not participate fully in political activities either because the society frowns at it or they are not educationally sound. Although there have been some improvement over the years, majority of women still lag behind men in power, wealth and opportunity. The paper also looked at the many factors such as traditional, socio-cultural, socioeconomic and religious constraints that inhibit women education and political participation. The prospects of women participation in politics were also highlighted in the paper. Though history has recorded some notable Nigerian women's contribution to national development, much is still left undone. Recommendations were made among which is that the government should intensity the programmes women education and ensure equitable representation of both sexes in political appointments.
Publication Title Inclusive Education for Special Needs Children in Public Schools in Delta State
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Publisher Multidisciplinary Journal of Social Science Education
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Publication Authors NWADIOKWU, CHRISTIANA N., Ph. D
Year Published 2019-09-16
Abstract Inclusive education is strategic approach designed to facilitate learning and success for all children from diverse background. This study sought to examine the provision of inclusive education with the objective of devising strategies to cope with the challenges. The sample consisted of forty (40) subjects comprising of students with special education needs, teachers, school principals and ministry of education officers (MOEOs) in the study. The descriptive survey design was employed for the study. The questionnaire structured "Intervention strategies for inclusive education (ISFIE)" was used as the instrument for data collection. The findings of the study revealed among others, that: human capital is one of the most critical resources needed for socio-economic development of an organization such as school; increase of funding to education especially in the area of special education; need to increase instructional facilities in the inclusive schools; need to sensitize parents with children with disability to develop positive attitude towards them and need to involve non-governmental organizations in the development of physical facilities through Information Communication Technology (ICT).
Publication Title E-LEARNING AND EDUCATION IN NIGERIA, TRENDS, ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
Publication Type journal
Publisher Nigeria Academic forum
Paper Link Undefined
Publication Authors Dr. Christiana N. Nwadiokwu
Year Published 2019-08-22
Abstract In Nigeria one of the universities adopting e-learning is National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). The paper investigates the e-learning in Nigerian educational system, its challenges and prospects. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education is an instrument that a nation can rely upon to bring self reliance. This study observed that Nigeria still experience a lag in its implementation, which poses a major challenge facing access to ICT facilities. Efforts geared towards integration of ICTs into the school system have not had much impact. Problems and challenges of e-learning in Nigeria include: Poor policy, project implementation strategies and information infrastructure and so on. The paper recommends among others that efforts should be made by government to post and provide teachers skilled in ICTs to teach the skills of e-learning, stabilized electricity supply etc. It also concluded that e-learning despite the roles. ICTs can play in education, school in Nigeria are yet to extensively adopt them in teaching and learning.
Publication Title Integrating Peace Education into the Basic Education Curriculum in Delta State for Sustainable Security
Publication Type journal
Publisher journal of resourcefulness and distinction
Paper Link Undefined
Publication Authors DR. CHRISTIANA N. NWADIOKWU
Year Published 2019-10-22
Abstract This study advocates the essentials of integrating peace education to form part of the Nigerian Basic Education Curriculum to instill in learners the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes of resolving problems intelligently to protect their environment owing to the recent turbulent crisis/challenges facing the Nigeria society. Three research questions were formulated to guide the study. The descriptive survey research design was employed in the study in order to collect data. Simple random sampling was used to select eight hundred (800) respondents consisting of one hundred and twenty (120) teachers and six hundred and eighty students (680) across the three senatorial districts in Delta State. A questionnaire tagged "Teachers responses in Integrating Peace Education into Basic Education Curriculum Questionnaire (TRIPEIBECQ) containing thirty (30) items drawn on a 4-point rating scale was used for data collection. Data was analysed using frequency distribution and mean score. Based on the findings of the study, recommendation were preferred among others that there should be new reforms in the basic education curriculum; school teachers should be trained professionally for effective implementation of the course at the classroom level.
Publication Title EFFECTIVE CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Publication Type journal
Publisher journal of education in developing areas
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Publication Authors Dr. (Mrs.) Christiana .N. Nwadiokwu
Year Published 2019-10-24
Abstract This paper addresses the effective curriculum implementation for Sustainable Development in the 21st Century. To guide the study, three research questions were formulated. The population consisted of all lecturers in the three Colleges of Education in Delta State. Stratified random sampling technique was used in selecting seven hundred and eighty three (783) lecturers from the three Colleges of Education in Delta State. The descriptive survey design was employed in the study. The instrument used for data collection was a 4-point Likert rating scale of Strongly Agreed (SA), Agreed (A), Disagreed (D) and Strongly Disagreed (SD). A questionnaire titled "Quality Education for Sustainable National Development in Curriculum and Instruction" (QEFSNDICAI) containing fifteen (15) Hems was used for the study. The instruments were face validated by three experts in the department of curriculum studies and instruction College of Education, Agbor. The reliability of the instrument was ascertained using Cronbach Alpha analytical techniques and it yielded 0.83 reliability coefficient. The data collected were analyzed using frequency distribution, mean rating score and standard deviation. Based on the findings of the study, recommendations were made among others: that there should be a monitor and assessment framework to evaluate the achievement of effective curriculum towards education for sustainable development; that authentic teaching methods should be applied to the teaching of sustainability of quality education.
Publication Title CHILD ABUSE: CAUSES AND EFFECTS ON NIGERIAN CHILD AND ROLE OF CURRICULUM STUDIES TEACHERS
Publication Type journal
Publisher journal of perspectives in gender development
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Publication Authors HRISTIANA N. NWADIOKWU, Ph.D. FAVOUR E. NWADIOKWU
Year Published 0219-09-08
Abstract Most recently, child abuse has increased considerably in all communities especially in Nigeria. The exact incidence of child abuse in the country may not be known because there is no former system of reporting cases of child abuse and most of the cases never get to the attention of the authorities concerned. This paper therefore examined the causes, types of child abuse, effect and the role of curriculum studies teachers in curbing this social ill in the Nigerian society. Some of the causes of child abuse are poverty, separation or divorce, high cost of education which prevents some parents from sending their children to school and so on. The paper also proffers solutions to this contemporary problem. For example governments should be alive to their responsibilities particularly to children in terms of provision of free and qualitative education, good health facilities, prevention of any form of maltreatment and other forms of indiscriminate use of a child. Parents and guardians must discharge their duties loyally and diligently.
Publication Title CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA: FOCUS ON PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IKA NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE.
Publication Type journal
Publisher Journal of National Association of Women in Colleges of Education
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Publication Authors DR. (MRS.) CHRISTIANA N. NWADIOKWU
Year Published 2020-08-28
Abstract This paper examined the corruption in the educational system with focus on private schools in Ika North East Local Government Area in Delta State. Education remains the light that drives away the darkness of ignorance and enables mankind to find its ways through the tortures and labyrinth of development and civilization. This paper argued that corruption is a general disease within the private school proprietors, policy makers, examination councils, teachers, supervisors and invigilators all leading to the abuse of teaching as a profession. This study was guided by two research questions. It utilized stratified random sampling technique to select five private secondary schools in Ika North East L.G.A. of Delta State. A total of fifty teachers were randomly selected from the five schools. The questionnaire tagged "Corruption on Educational System in Private Schools (COESIPS)" was administered to the fifty (50) subjects. Numerals, Frequency and percentage technique were used to analyse the data collected. The result indicated that teachers should live by good example, parents should show good examples to children, reward honesty and truthfulness and so on. The paper recommended some measures to check the corrupt practices in the educational system.
Publication Title CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT PROCESS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA WITH REFERENCE TO DELTA STATE
Publication Type journal
Publisher academic scholarship journal
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Publication Authors Dr. Christiana .N. Nwadiokwu
Year Published 2020-03-12
Abstract This study sought to examine curriculum development process in secondary education in Nigeria with particular reference to Delta State. Descriptive survey was employed for the study. Two research questions were raised for the study. The target population comprises of 11,112 secondary school teachers across the three (3) senatorial district in Delta State. Stratified random sampling technique was used in selecting eighty (80) teachers from the target population. The instrument used for data collection was a four point likert rating scale of very great extent, great extent, little extent and very little extent, the questionnaire was tagged: Curriculum Development Process in Secondary Schools Scale (CDPSSS). The instrument were faced validated by two experts, one from the department of curriculum studies and instruction and the other from the department of measurement and evaluation both from the College of Education, Agbor. The reliability of the instrument was ascertained using Croncbach Alpha analytical technique which yielded 0.83 reliability coefficient. Data of 2.50 was used for decision taking on the respondents responses as benchmark. Data collected were analysed using frequency distribution, mean rating scale and standard deviation. Findings revealed amongst others, that the society influences the aims/objectives on the development of curriculum process, that majority of experts were not satisfied with curriculum development process in the secondary school level because teachers lack special training in curriculum development process. It was further recommended that, there is need to revise the curriculum and textbooks to improve the quality of curriculum in Delta State.
Publication Title ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION: A SINE QUA NON FOR CREATIVE CURRICULUM AND SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Publication Type journal
Publisher multidisciplinary journal of academic excellence
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Publication Authors Dr. Christiana .N. Nwadiokwu
Year Published 2020-07-22
Abstract The paper discussed the need for entrepreneurial skills which will equip students for self-reliant. It is not a debate that economic development and sustainability are hinged on creativity and innovation which are the defining features of entrepreneurial education. This paper examined the meaning and objectives of entrepreneurship education, educational Policy, theories, creative curriculum, sustainable development, challenges of Entrepreneurial education in Nigeria and possible solutions. Based on the above and other ancillary discourses, the paper recommended amongst others that: education programmes at all levels should be made relevant to provide the youth with the needed entrepreneurial skills, that there should be a call on all relevant authorities to make fresh commitment towards entrepreneurial development by refocusing the education policy towards entrepreneurially eliciting programmes.
Publication Title CORRUPTION AND ITS CONSEQUENCES ON SENIOR SECONDARY EDUCATION IN DELTA STATE: SYNTHESIS OF SOLUTION BY CURRICULUM PLANNERS
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Publisher Nigerian Journal of Curriculum Studies
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Publication Authors Dr. (Mrs.) Christiana N. Nwadiokwu
Year Published 2020-08-26
Abstract This study was carried out to examine the level of corruption in Senior Secondary Education in Delta Stale and possible solution by curriculum planners. The population consisted of all teachers and students in Senior Secondary Schools in Delta State. Simple random sampling techniques was used to select two hundred and forty five (245) respondents consisting of 145 teachers and 100 students across the three senatorial districts in Delta State. The instrument used for data collection was the questionnaire consisting of sixteen (16) items of a 4 point likert scale type titled "corruption in the Senior Secondary Education system in Delta State" (CSSESIDS). The descriptive survey design was employed for the study. To guide the study, two research questions were formulated. Data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation with a benchmark of 2.50 for decision making. The findings rev lealed among others that there should he provision of adequate school infrastructure, discipline corrupt teachers and parents teachers association (PTA) to monitor school activities. The paper recommended that there should be proper sanctioning of corrupt teachers under the watchful eyes of government and Parent-Teacher-Association.
Publication Title REPOSITIONING EDUCATION IN NIGERIA THROUGH CURRICULUM DESIGN
Publication Type journal
Publisher academic scholarship journal
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Publication Authors Dr. Christiana N. Nwadiokuu
Year Published 2020-11-12
Abstract Curriculum Design is a process of critical questioning to frame learning and teaching. It is an arrangement of curriculum materials for effective implementation. The choice of a design is dependent upon purposes set to achieve the context of each learning experience. This paper examined the concept of curriculum design, steps involved in curriculum design, concept of curriculum diversification, elements of curriculum design; essential characteristics of subject centred design, learners centred design and online curriculum design. Recommendations were made amongst others that adequate fund should be provided for effective curriculum diversification; adequate infrastructure and facilities should be produced and evenly distributed to ensure proper implementation of curriculum design.
Publication Title Gender and Transformative Leadership by Principals of Secondary Schools in Ika Land: Role of Curriculum Educators
Publication Type journal
Publisher Interdisciplinary Journal of Gender and Women Development Studies
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Publication Authors CHRISTIANA N. NWADIOKWU Ph.D and CLARA D. MOEMEKE Ph.D
Year Published 2020-09-23
Abstract This study is an attempt to investigate gender and practices of Transformative Leadership by principals of secondary schools in Ika Land of Delta State. This study utilized stratified random sampling technique to select five secondary schools in Ika Land. A total of 100 subjects made up of Principals, Teachers and Students were randomly selected from the five schools. The questionnaire tagged Transformative Leadership Style and Education at the secondary level (TLSAEASL) was administered to the 100 subjects. Numerals and percentage techniques were use to analyse the data collected. The result indicated amongs others that the transformative leadership style varied by gender affect school administration. The study proposed several recommendations that, there should be seminars for Principals and Teachers. In-service Training to enhance leadership style of school principals.
Publication Title Transformational Leadership Practice Among Secondary School Science Teachers: Is There Gender And Learning Outcome Disparity?
Publication Type journal
Publisher Interdisciplinary Journal of Gender and Women Development Studies
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Publication Authors CLARA D MOEMEKE Ph.D CHRISTIANA N. NWADIOKWU Ph.D
Year Published 2020-08-22
Abstract The study investigated the impact of science teachers' use of transformational leadership style on secondary school students' achievement and attitude towards science. It also investigated whether the implementation of science teaching using transformational leadership style is gender specific. Three hypotheses guided the study. Forty five SS11 science students in two intact classes formed the sample for the study. Four biology teachers (two males and two females) adjudged as transformative and non transformative (Two each) after responding to a multifactor 12- item 4-point leadership questionnaire designed by Bass and Avolio (1992) and used by Balasubramanian and Krishnan (2012) were selected for the study. Each class was taught by either transformational or non transformational teachers for six weeks. Prior to the classroom episodes, students responded to a 22-item 4-point likert scale test of attitude towards science (TAS) and a 20-item test of achievement in science (TATS) designed by the researchers and which was also re-administered as posttest. One- way Analysis of variance was used to find the significance of the difference in means of the two groups. Result showed no significant difference in male and female teachers' use leadership style the two groups of students differed significantly in their learning outcome. The study recommended that pre-service and service teacher training should begin to focus on non cognitive aspects of teachers' development in addition to their science knowledge as important aspects of their qualification for teaching science. Also regular leadership training for teachers is advocated.
Publication Title TEACHER EDUCATION AND TRANSFORMATION OF NIGERIA ECONOMY: EMPHASIS ON TERTIARY EDUCATION
Publication Type journal
Publisher journal of teacher perspective
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Publication Authors DR. CHRISTIANA .N. NWADIOKWU
Year Published 2021-03-28
Abstract Teachers are seen as professionally trained personnel charged with the responsibility of disseminating positive knowledge, attitudes and skills to learners in the school. Transformation on the other hand involves a shift in our orientation in such a way that new actions and results become possible. The analysis established that teachers serve as role models to their learners. Through this, the character and personality of the learners are molded in the right direction which leads them to their final destinations. The paper examined the concept of teacher education; concept of transformation; concept of tertiary education in Nigeria; Challenges of Teacher Education in Nigeria; Quality of Tertiary Education in Nigeria; Roles of Teachers in transforming Nigeria; Challenges of quality assurance in tertiary education in Nigeria amongst others. It was concluded that teacher education at all levels of the educational industry and the tertiary education in particular remains an agent of transformation for Nigeria economy.
Publication Title E-LEARNING AND CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIAN SCHOOLS
Publication Type journal
Publisher the Nigeria Journal Research and publication
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Publication Authors DR. CHRISTIANA N. NWADIOKWU
Year Published 2021-04-09
Abstract E-learning is a subset of distance learning which play an important role in the educational growth of any nation. The internet has become one of the most important ways of making resources available for research and learning for both teachers and students to share and acquire information. Technology based e-learning includes the use of internet and other technologies to produce materials for learning. E-learning focuses mainly on the use of computers irrespective of classroom to deliver instructional content to students. Advancement of modern technology and the use of world-wide-web have made learning not to be limited to only the teachers and students. Learning can now be achieved through reading blogs, online forums, and social media or through online training platforms. People can now consult different blogs or online tutorials to learn about a particular way of doing tasks. This paper therefore examined the concept of E-learning, types of E-learning, Merits and demerits of E- learning, Effects of E-learning on education, concept of sustainable development among others. Based on the findings it was recommended that effort should be intensified by the government to provide e-learning facilities in Nigerian schools, teachers should be trained on how to use E- learning facilities for effective curriculum implementation.
Publication Title Curriculum and Gender Fairness in The Nigerian System Of Higher Education: Implication For The Teacher
Publication Type journal
Publisher Interdisciplinary Journal of Gender and Women Development Studies
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Publication Authors CHRISTIANA N. NWADIOKWU PhD and HELEN I. AJUDEONU PhD
Year Published 0002-09-22
Abstract Education is meant to be equally accessible to all. To ensure equal access to education, the National policy on education states that access to education is a right for all Nigerian irrespective of gender, religion and disability. Despite many global declarations and developmental goals such as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which stressed and reiterated the impact of the girl-child by the international community, gender disparity in higher education continues to exist. This paper focuses on curriculum and Gender fairness in the Nigerian system of higher education and the implication for the teachers. It highlighted gender access to Education, curriculum relevance in higher education; gender fairness in higher education; factors that hinders gender fairness in higher education; gender parity in curriculum materials and so on. It discussed remedies amongst others: that government should intensify effort to implement those laudable policies on gender education, that sensitization on gender fairness and human rights should be incorporated as an integral part of training for curriculum developers, school administrators and should cut across units, parastatals and ministries in the education industries.
Publication Title BASIC EDUCATION AND READINESS TO LEARNING IN SCHOOLS: A CRITICAL REVIEW
Publication Type journal
Publisher INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN EDUCATION
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Publication Authors 'Ifeanyichukwu Jeffrey CHISUNUM, Ph. D & Christiana N. NWADIOKWU, Ph.D
Year Published 2022-07-03
Abstract Basic education has been defined by a range of organization with each definition revolving around core themes. Each of the definitions of basic education shares common elements. These include the development of competencies, knowledge, attitudes and values as a basis for lifelong learning. On the other hand, readiness to learn occurs when a child has achieved cumulative learning of component sub- skills, and the developmental maturity necessary to integrate these sub-skills into the desired skill. Readiness is relative, however, not only to the skill, but also to the technique of instruction. This paper makes a relationship between basic education and readiness in learning and how learning readiness is a prerequisite condition for the effective learning process among school children. It further shows how learning readiness determine the provisions of basic education and how learning readiness affects the educational achievement of students and pupils at the various levels of the educational process. Finally, it is believed from this study that program-based and system wide support for basic education reforms which also leads to greater participation of learners in the teaching process could result in more transformative change in our educational system.
Publication Title Girl-Child Education: A Tool for Sustainable Human Capital and Economic Development In Nigeria
Publication Type journal
Publisher Interdisciplinary Journal of Gender and Women Development Studies
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Publication Authors CHRISTIANA N. NWADIOKWU Ph.D
Year Published 2022-11-07
Abstract The paper focuses on the Girl Child Education as a tool for sustainable human capital and economic development in Nigeria. Education is one of the most important factor for economic growth and social development of a nation. It is also the main component of the construction of human capital. Educating the girl-child is very important to the development of any society. This paper is aimed at providing valuable insight into the girl-child education; factors hindering girl-child education, programmes for improvement of girl-child education, benefits of girl-child education in Nigeria, ways to improve the education of girl-child and so on. It was recommended among others: that government should grant scholarship and bursary to the girl-child as incentives to encourage them to make progress in their academic pursuits and also make proper legislation to support girl-child education and efforts should be made to discourage child labour through education.
Publication Title METHODOLOGIES OF TEACHING AND LEARNING IN NIGERIA SCHOOLS: ROLE OF THE RELIGION EDUCATION TEACHER.
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Publisher University of Delta Journal of Contemporary Studies in Education
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Publication Authors Christiana .N. Nwadiokwu
Year Published 2022-09-23
Abstract Education is a cooperative teaching/ learning process of preparing an individual from birth and throughout life. Education is a process of skill acquisition, knowledge and understanding. It is a process of cultural transfer or mutation into society. For a child or learner to acquire these, teaching is involved. Methods are instructional techniques, strategies or styles the teacher employs to teach the learner to bring about effective teaching and learning. It is important to note that using one method exclusively without interfering with others is difficult. The problem remains that some people who did not go through these teacher training courses teach at all levels of education (Primary, Secondary and Tertiary). Such teachers are quacks who cheat rather than teach. The quacks do much damage to the learners. A teacher who knows the subject matter but cannot impart such knowledge to the students is useless in the system. This paper, therefore, emphasizes the following: The concept of teaching, the concept of learning, the idea of methodology, and various methods of teaching, including the roles of the religious education teacher. The paper concluded by recommending that government should organize seminars/workshops on different methodologies in teaching and learning in schools. The ministries of education, both state and federal, should ensure that only professionally qualified and registered teachers are employed to teach in schools; Government should provide opportunities for advancement for both teachers and learners.
Publication Title VIABLE WOMEN EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEMOCRACY: IMPLICATION FOR THE RELIGION TEACHER
Publication Type journal
Publisher Africa Education Indices
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Publication Authors Dr. Christiana .N. Nwadioku
Year Published 2022-06-29
Abstract The paper focuses on viable women education for sustainable democracy in Nigeria and its implication for the religion teacher. In the pursuance of National goals and objectives of any nation, education continue to be the bedrock for sustainable development of all nations. In this process, concept of education, concept of women empowerment, threat to women education in Nigeria, challenges facing women education in Nigeria and roles of the religion education were also discussed. The paper recommended among other things that: education of female child should be made accessible at all levels; awareness programmes should be fostered to redeem the image of the girl- child; environment should be conducive for girl child learning. The paper concluded that: Women should not be denied access to education since they form a large population to enable them contribute to sustainable democracy.
Publication Title APPLICATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN TEACHING AND LEARNING ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION IN POST-COVID NIGERIA.
Publication Type journal
Publisher DELTA JOURNAL OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
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Publication Authors Dr. (Mrs.) Christiana .N. Nwadiokwu
Year Published 2022-08-18
Abstract The power of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Education and human life cannot be overemphasized. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has turned to be an essential source of innovation and enhancement of efficacy in various activities of life universally. Teachers must have knowledge and skills to use the new digital tools and resources to help all students achieve high academic standard. The application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into the school system would go a long way in achieving the objectives of teaching and learning. This paper seeks to highlight the concept of ICT, application and challenges of ICT into the school system; future prospects of ICT in teaching and learning; the necessary facilities for the effective implementation of ICT in public Nigerian schools and Implications for Arts and Social Science Education Teacher. The paper concluded by recommending that the government at all levels, non-governmental agencies and Parents Teachers Association should help in the provision of ICT facilities to schools to enable teachers make use of them for teaching and learning.
Publication Title WOMEN EDUCATION ACCESSIBILITY AND EMPOWERMENT IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN POST COVID-19 ERA IN NIGERIA
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Publisher Undefined
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Publication Authors DR (MRS) CHRISTIANA.N. NWADIOKWU
Year Published 2022-09-07
Abstract Women are vital to the development of a nation. No country can aspire to achieve its full development potentials without full participation of gender equality. The issues of women empowerment and the rights of women has become a subject of debate in public among scholars and international campaigners. The traditional and cultural definition of women in relation to men dominated society led to the gross under- development of women not to participate in any social, economic and political matters. The problems of oppression, exploitation, discrimination and subjugation of women are neither new phenomenon nor peculiar to Nigeria alone but the world at large. Efforts should be made right from home to empower young women to regard themselves as important members of the society. This paper discusses the following: concept of women education, benefit of promoting women education in Nigeria, accessibility versus gender, reasons for women education, women empowerment, obstacles besetting women empowerment and so on. The paper concluded by saying that efforts must be made to fight against obnoxious gender inequalities for a better and more progressive society. Some recommendations were made to direct the attention of government to increase financial support to women to reduce problems of drop-out rate of women/girls from school.
Publication Title INFLUENCE OF MORAL EDUCATION ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' MORAL DEVELOPMENT IN IKA NORTH EAST OF DELTA STATE: IMPLICATION FOR CURRICULUM PLANNERS
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Publisher AAUA Journal of Developing Institutional and Human Capacity
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Publication Authors DR. (MRS) CHRISTIANA .N. NWADIOKWU
Year Published 2022-08-23
Abstract The study investigated influence of moral education on secondary school students' moral development in Ika North East Local Government Area in Delta North Senatorial District of Delta State. Descriptive survey design was adopted. Four research questions were formulated for the study. The population for the study includes all students in public secondary schools in Ika North East Local Government Area. A total of one hundred respondents were selected from five secondary schools through simple random sampling technique. A twenty-item structured questionnaire titled Influence of moral education on students' moral development in secondary schools in Ika North East Local Government Area (IMESFNDINED) was administered. The instrument was validated by two experts in the Department of Christian Religious Studies, University of Delta, Agbor. The reliability of the instrument was ascertained using the Crombach Alpha analytical technique which yielded 0.83 reliability coefficient. Data collected were analysed using numerals and percentage techniques. The findings of the study suggests that moral education has a significant positive influence on students' moral development. It was recommended that government, school administrators and curriculum planners should ensure that moral education should be made a compulsory and core subject in secondary schools.
Publication Title COMPETENCY, CHALLENGES AND AVAILABILITY OF ICT IN ENSURING QUALITY CURRICULUM CONTENT IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN DELTA STATE: THE WAY FORWARD.
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Publisher University of Delta Journal of Contemporary Studies in Education
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Publication Authors Christiana N. Nwadiokwu
Year Published 2022-09-08
Abstract This paper investigated competency, challenges and availability of Information, Communication Technology (ICT) in ensuring quality curriculum content in tertiary institutions in Delta State: The way forward". System theory was applied to help develop a unified conceptual framework for quality education. To guide the study, three research questions were formulated. The population consisted of seven hundred and eighty-three (783) lecturers in tertiary institutions in Delta State. The descriptive survey design was employed in the study. The instrument used for data collection was a 4- point Likert rating scale of Strongly Agreed (SA), Agreed (A), Disagreed (D) and Strongly Disagreed (SD). A questionnaire titled "Quality Education Education Curriculum through the use of ICT in Tertiary Institutions" (QECTICTTI) containing fifteen (15) items was used for the study. The instruments were face-validated. The instrument's reliability was ascertained using Cronbach Alpha analytical techniques and yielded a 0.83 reliability coefficient. The data collected were analysed using frequency distribution, mean rating score and standard deviation. Based on the findings of the study, recommendations were made, among others: that curriculum innovation should address skills acquisition based on student's abilities and interests; that irrelevant subjects, topics and curriculum contents should be replaced; that government should empower teachers through investment on regular retraining on ICT programnies; that paper qualifications should be de-emphasized in the assessment of students and jobs replacement of school graduates.
Publication Title INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGIES IN CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER
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Publisher ABSU Journal of Curriculum and Teacher Education
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Publication Authors Dr. Christiana N. Nwadiokwu and Dr. Caroline Obioma Nwaham
Year Published 2023-03-02
Abstract Integrating technology in education is a very sophisticated, multifaceted process and just like any other innovation, it should not be introduced without piloting its different. components. The design and implementation of curricula that are aimed at contributing to students' lifelong learning competencies is one of the major challenges of curriculum change and improvement efforts nowadays. In view of this, the idea of Education For All (EFA) arose to address how technological approach towards improving how curriculum content are accessed. This paper examined the concept of technology; concept of curriculum; technology integration; concept of curriculum development; need for technology in curriculum development; technology as innovative strategy in our overview of Education For All (EFA) and role of the teacher in the use of technology in schools. This study recommended that efforts should be made by government to post skillful teachers with knowledge of technology to teach in Nigerian schools so as to impact computer skills to the students and also stabilize electricity supply for effective teaching and learning of technology.
Publication Title Tertiary Over-Schooling and Lecturers' Job Performance in Nigeria with Reference to Tertiary Institutions in Delta State
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Publisher Jalingo Journal of Social and Management Science
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Publication Authors Christiana N. Nwadiokwu and Christiana N. Nwadiokwu
Year Published 2023-10-06
Abstract This study was carried out to examine the impact of over-schooling on lecturers' job performance in Delta State. To guide the study, two research questions were formulated. The population of the study consisted of 836 lecturers from three tertiary institutions in the three Senatorial District of Delta State (University of Delta, Agbor, Delta State University, Abraka and Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro). The simple random sampling technique was used. The sample of the study was 245 lecturers (145 PhD and 100 M.Ed Lecturers). The instrument used for data collection was a 4-point likert scale titled "Tertiary Over-schooling and Lecturers' Job Performance in Tertiary Institutions in Delta State" (TOSLJPTIDS). The data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions. The findings of the study revealed amongst others that lecturers with higher degrees though not sufficiently motivated still perform effectively at the tertiary institutions in Delta State. The study concluded that over-schooled lecturers at the tertiary institutions at Agbor, Abraka and Ozoro were committed to lecturing and that they were interested in school activities other than lecturing. It was recommended that lecturers with higher degrees in tertiary level should be given incentives to justify their higher educational status to serve as an encouragement to other lecturers.