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Publications, Articles & Papers
- presented at various places & countries: UK, Philippines, Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, Niger, etc.,
by Prof. Lilian-Rita Akudolu
(Professor & Commonwealth Fellow)

THE PLACE OF ICT IN THE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EDUCATION REFORM UNDER NEEDS AND MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS (MDGs)

ABSTRACT:
This paper presents an attempt to examine the place of ICT in the successful implementation of NEEDS' education reform programme (NERP) and that of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Apart from the discussion of some relevant aspects of both NERP and MDGs, the paper contains an examination of the concept of ICT, the role of ICT in the implementation of NERP and MDGs as well as a word for head teachers and principals. The paper concludes with some recommendations one of which is that serving teachers should be given the opportunity within a specific period to become ICT in education literate through in-service education.

(Paper presented at the ANCOPSS (All Nigeria Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools) 2006/2007 Mandatory Continuing Professional Training (MCPT) for Principals of South East Zone, Awka, January 2007.)

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Education Reform Under NEEDS and MDGS.pdf

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Pages = 15
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ASSESSING PEACE EDUCATION COMPONENT OF THE UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION IN NIGERIA THROUGH SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM

ABSTRACT:
This paper describes the findings of survey aimed at assessing peace education component of the Universal Basic Education in Nigeria through Social Studies curriculum. The background information reveals the urgent need for peace education in Nigeria. Three research questions guided the study. The contributions of this paper are in its attempt to present the extent Nigeria has gone in implementing peace education and give suggestions on what should be done to achieve the successful establishment of a culture of peace among Nigerians.

Key words: Tribalism, Unity avenues, Universal Basic Education, Findings, Suggestions.

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ASSESSING PEACE EDUCATION COMPONENT OF THE UNIVERSAL BASIC.pdf

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Pages = 9
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THE PLACE OF ICT IN THE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EDUCATION REFORM UNDER NEEDS AND MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS (MDGs)

Paper presented at the ANCOPSS (All Nigeria Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools) 2006/2007 Mandatory Continuing Professional Training (MCPT) for Principals of South East Zone, Awka, January 2007.

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INTRODUCTION NATION.pdf

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QUEST FOR TEACHER NEEDED COMPETENCIES FOR INSTRUCTIONAL USE OF ICT

ABSTRACT:
The aim of this paper was to identify the competencies needed by teachers for the development and implementation of ICT-based education. The study which covered 19 member countries of European Union was guided by three research questions. Data were collected through the use of emailed questionnaire and analysed using frequencies and percentages. Some personal, pedagogical and subject oriented/didactical competencies were identified. Among the recommendations was that the Federal Government should make the development of ICT competencies of teachers a priority and set targets when all teachers should become ICT-literate to mandatory standards.

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QUEST FOR TEACHER NEEDED PEDAGOGICAL COMPETENCIES FOR INST.pdf

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Pages = 14
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INVESTIGATING THE NEED FOR EMPOWERMENT-ORIENTED CURRICULUM FOR GIRLS

ABSTRACT:
The purpose of this paper was to investigate the need for empowerment-oriented curriculum for girls. The study which covered one university each from Anambra and Enugu States respectively was guided by three research questions. Data were collected through the use of questionnaire. The major finding was that the girls did not manifest adequate self-confidence. It was concluded that girl-empowerment ideals should be reflected in all aspects of curriculum development and implementation for girls. Among the recommendations was that girls should be exposed to empowerment-oriented curriculum to enable them develop self-respect, self-confidence and the ability to take intelligent decisions.

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Empowering Girls.pdf

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THE DIVIDENDS, CHALLENGES AND WAYS FORWARD IN THE PROFESSIONALISATION OF TEACHING IN NIGERIA

PROF. EMMA AKUEZUILO
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA

&

DR LILIAN- RITA AKUDOLU
PROFESSOR
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA.

LEAD PAPER PRESENTED AT THE NATIONAL ICT SKILLS ACQUISITION, SUMMITS AND CAMPAIGNS, TRCN, AWKA, NOVEMBER 2006.

INTRODUCTION:
The establishment of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) in 1993, was a big boost to the status of teaching in the country. This is because it was the fulfillment of an important criteria required for teaching to get the status of a profession. Since its establishment, the TRCN has been working relentlessly to uphold the teaching profession in the country. Some prominent actions of the TRCN in this regard are: the launching of campaign for the registration of teachers, initiating awareness and organizing continuous training and professional development programmes for teachers and holding regular and consultations with stakeholder and programme partner. With these activities, the TRCN is creating awareness among teachers and even the public of the requirements of the teaching profession. It is remarkable that teachers are responding favourably to the activities of the TRCN. For instance, as at early 2005, more than five hundred thousand teachers have been registered ...

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NIGERIA TEACHERS.pdf

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INVESTIGATING GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES FOR PROMOTING DISTANCE LEARNING THROUGH INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) EDUCATION

ABSTRACT:
This paper presents a study which was conducted to identify strategies the government can adopt for promoting distance learning through covered was ICT education. The study which covered 19 member countries of the European Union was guided by two research questions. The major findings were that government strategies include working in partnership with stakeholders in the provision of ICT facilities in schools and launching national plans for the promotion of ICT in education.

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Investigation Strategies1.pdf

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