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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY ACADEMICS (IJCA)
ISSN 2536-7110 © 2017 VOL. 1(1), Pp. 67 - 75, © AUGUST 2017
MUSIC EDUCATION AND ENTERPRENEURSHIP IN NIGERIA
Ekunwale Ayoade Jacob DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC, SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Federal College of Education, Okene.
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It is obvious in Nigeria today that a lot of Nigerian youths are roaming the streets in search of unavailable jobs; to put body and soul together. This has contributed to the dwindling growth and development of economy in the country. However, music can foster job creation in the face of unemployment in Nigeria, which constitutes a major cause of economic downturn that the country is experiencing. This paper examines areas where music education could be used to create jobs in compliance to computer usage in generating jobs for the unemployed youth in Nigeria society. In achieving the objectives, the study uses ethnographic and qualitative methods with simple percentages for eliciting and collation of data. The paper suggests that the society, the curriculum planners, and the government have much to do, so that music education is appreciated as touching entrepreneurial in Nigeria educational system. It proposes as part of its recommendations that the government provide necessary facilities and equipped the music personnel for music to thrive as a vocational subject in Nigeria.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY ACADEMICS (IJCA)
ISSN 2536-7110 © 2017 VOL. 1(1), Pp. 53 - 66, © AUGUST 2017
CLIMATE CHANGES VARIABILITY AND ADAPTIVE STRATEGIES USED BY ARABLE CROP FARMERS TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Adebayo, R. M1., Adeoye, A. S1. and Omoyinmi, G. A. K2.
1. Department of Agricultural Education, Federal College of Education (FCE), Osiele, Abeokuta. Ogun State, Nigeria.
2. Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. P.M.B 2240. Abeokuta. Ogun State, Nigeria.
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The prediction of climatic changes has the potential to severely affect farmers’ livelihoods, resulting in food shortages, among other consequences. This study aimed to assess the perception of smallholder farmers to climate change and adaptation strategies to its effect on agricultural activities in Ogun state Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 240 smallholder farmers from the three (3) senatorial districts in Ogun State. Structured interview schedule was used to elicit information from the respondents. Data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results revealed that 75.0% were male, 87.5% had formal education, 79.2% were between the age of 40 – 70 years and 54.2% had been smallholder farmers for above 10 years. The two major adaptation strategies used by smallholder farmers were early harvesting (81.7%), irrigation and mixed farming (75.0%). The constraints faced were lack of adequate knowledge (X=2.42), no access to forecast technologies (X=2.40). Chi-square analysis shows that there is significant relationship (p<0.05) between marital status (X square = 42.051), level of education (X square = 110.15) and the perception of smallholder farmers on climate changes. The study concludes that efforts should be geared towards providing adequate information that will be of help to smallholder farmers on changes in climate. It is therefore recommended that most of the strategies/practices currently used by smallholder farmers should be improved upon to ensure appropriate sustainable agricultural development in the country.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY ACADEMICS (IJCA)
ISSN 2536-7110 © 2017 VOL. 1(1), Pp. 40 - 52, © AUGUST 2017
SPATIAL VARIATION IN IMPERVIOUS SURFACE AREA AND THE INCIDENCE OF FLOOD IN ONDO TOWN
BAKARE, Katherine .Olayinka DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY, SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
ADEYEMI COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, P.M.B 520, ONDO
Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo
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Flooding is a major problem in urban areas. The main causes being impervious surfaces made up of roads, buildings, driveways and parking lots. Impervious surfaces change the routings and timing of water convergence to streams. The aim of this paper is to analyse the relationship between spatial variations in urban land use types and flooding in Ondo town, Nigeria. The research evaluated the variations in impervious surfaces of different land use areas relating them to floods in Ondo town. Primary data were obtained from direct field measurement from selected housing compounds while flooding experience was acquired through the administration of questionnaire. The findings reveal that impervious surface plays a major role on flooding in urban areas by increasing surface runoff. The paper suggests ways of reducing impervious cover in urban areas and thereby reducing floods.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY ACADEMICS (IJCA)
ISSN 2536-7110 © 2017 VOL. 1(1), Pp. 29 - 39, © AUGUST 2017
OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES’ INFLUENCE ON PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF DISTANCE LEARNING: A CASE OF NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, AKURE STUDY CENTRE
AKINGUNSOYE, Josephine Modupe and ERINSAKIN, Martins Ojo Ph.D
Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo
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The study focused on Open Educational Resources (OERS) and their influence on planning and implementation of Distance Learning (DL): A Case of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Akure StudyCentre. Descriptive survey research Design was used. The study population comprised,clientele of (NOUN), AkureStudy centre,Ondo State, Nigeria, while the sample size of the study was Two hundred (200) clientele, selected through a simple random sampling technique. The instrument that was used to gather data was self- developed structured questionnaire by the researchers, entitled, “ Questionnaires on Open Educational Resources Influence on Planning and Implementation of Distance Learning :A Case of National Open University of Nigeria, Akure Study Centre”. The instrument was validated by two experts in test and measurement at AdekunleAjasin University,Akungba.Akoko, OndoState, Nigeria, while the instrument reliability was through test, retest method. 0.69scorewas obtained as coefficient reliability. The research question was analyzed by the use of frequency counts and percentages, while research hypotheses were analyzed, using PearsonProduct Moment Correlation. (PPMC). Conclusion was made that, OERS could induce self- study, facilitate clienteles accessibility to learning materials and that it has cost benefits to the clientele. Recommendations were made that restriction should not be placed on OERS for easy accessibility, DL clientele should be encouraged to be using OERS, since it enables them to have access to learning materials, which ordinarily they might not be able to afford its prices, and so on.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY ACADEMICS (IJCA)
ISSN 2536-7110 © 2017 VOL. 1(1), Pp. 16 - 28, © JULY 2017
COPING WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACTS OF LOSING GAMES AMONG EUROPEAN SOCCER FANS CLUBS IN NIGERIA:
Prof. Yao Jiaxin, Oguntuase Solomon B. and Ogunsanya Jephtah O.
Tianjin University of Sports, Tianjin, China
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The outcome of every football match is either win,loseor draw. The European Soccer fans in Nigeria are always excited, elated and thrilled when their supporting teams win; while on the other hand, the same fans are psychologically downed as a result of losing in a match. This paper therefore, examined the coping with psychological impacts of losing game among European soccer club fans in Nigeria. The paper explained the concept of fan, Nigerians fans, psychological experience of fans, Relegation—A Factor Affecting Fan Loyalty and coping factors with psychological impacts of losing game among European soccer club fans in Nigeria. The paper recommends that fans should not see winning at all cost as the result of the game in order to promote their psychological wellbeing and also be satisfied with the result of the game and continue to be committed to the team they support.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY ACADEMICS (IJCA)
ISSN 2536-7110 © 2017 VOL. 1(1), Pp. 10 - 15, © JULY 2017
THE CLASH BETWEEN SOCIAL JUSTICE AND PREBENDAL POLITICS/PREBENDALISM:
ADISA, Olufemi Peniel
Political Science Department, Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria
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This undertaken basically considers the clash between social justice and prebendal politics. The researcher investigates social justice and the concept prebendalism in political milieu. The study employs archival/historical method of data collection by consulting various texts while solid, viable and virile extrapolations were made on the topic. Causes and effects of prebendal politics against social justice was also treated, after which recommendations were proffered in the research/undertaken.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY ACADEMICS (IJCA)
ISSN 2536-7110 © 2017 VOL. 1(1), Pp. 1 - 9, © APRIL 2017
Assessing Language Laboratory on the Speaking Proficiency in English Language among Undergraduate Students in Ondo State:
Akinmusire A. P., Erinsakin M. O. and Ede T. O.
Department of Special Education and Curriculum Studies, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria
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The study focused on assessing language laboratory on the speaking proficiency in English Language among undergraduate students in Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo state, Nigeria. The study population comprised all the degree English Language students of Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Ondo state, Nigeria. The sample size of the study was sixty (60) respondents. The sampling technique used was a simple random sampling technique. Findings of the study revealed that gender did not affect the speaking proficiency of students in English Language. Therefore, null hypothesis rejected. Recommendations were made that students should have access to language laboratory, students should also avail themselves with the opportunity of language laboratory, so as to enhance their speaking proficiency in the language. Conclusion was therefore made that language laboratory could play important role in the speaking proficiency of English language students.
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