Multidisciplinary journal of academic excellence
VOLUME 16 NO 1, DECEMBER, 2016
ISSN: 2141 – 3215
Contents
Perceptions of the Usefulness of Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) Obtained Through Distance Education Programme in Nigeria- James O. Ezema, Ph.D 1
Perception of Students on ‘Sorting’ In Nigerian Universities – Chinyere Loveth Chukwu, Ph.D and Ehigiamusoe Taiwo Lato 9
Constraints on Effective Teaching and Learning of Electrical/Electronics Technology in Technical Training Institutions In Rivers State - Amadike Okechukwu, Ph.D and Vincent I. A. Agwi 21
Employing Child Friendly School Environment for the Transformation of Girl-Child Education - Eno Etudor-Eyo, Ph.D And Idorenyin Jonathan Okon 35
Improving Pupils Geometric Thinking through Van Hiele’s Phase-Based Learning Using Tangram Puzzule – Dr. Merry Ngozi Ukaegbu; Eugene Chukwuemeka Unamba and Obasi O. Mang 44
ICT: A Panacea to the Phonological Problems in the Teaching And Learning Of English as a Second Language in Tertiary Institutions In Nigeria - Blessing Nnenna Ogbu 57
Need For Proper Supervision and Evaluation of Students on Teaching Practice - Constance U. Nzeako, Ph.D 67
Use of Facebook-Based Learning to Enhance Creativity among Students in Akwa Ibom State University - Atim Edet Itighise 73
Adult and Non – Formal Education as Catalyst for Poverty Reduction and Societal Transformation - Momoh Sunday Otaru 85
Influence of Accounting Information towards Transformation of Accounting for Managers’ Investment Decision Making In Microfinance Banks in Akwa Ibom State - F. I. Okon, Ph.D; Paul Asukwo Etifit and Chibuzo I. Njoku 92
French Language Teaching and Counselling In Early Childhood and Language Policy in Nigeria - Cordelia Obere Onike and Peter Kwaja, Ph.D 121
Emotional Intelligence: An Instrumental Tool towards Transformation of Entrepreneurship Education - Etim Bassey Umoh and Felicia Imeh Umanah 129
Relevance of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education Acquired In Schools in Jobs Creation among Graduates of Colleges of Education - Omaiye James Ojonubah 138
National Security and Development: The Role of Music Education - Goodness Ifeoma Nwonyeh 148
Teacher Education for National Transformation: A Focus on Tertiary Education in Nigeria - Pius Utofi Akpereka; Kieram Assam Obi; Obono Michael E. Ofem and Akeshire Stephen Alilo 156
The Challenges of Translation: A Focus on the Igbo Language – Marypatricia Ukamaka Ihuarulam 168
Towards A Reflective Nigerian Society: The Gap between Teaching and Research in Language Education - Itohowo E. Umanah 176
Technical and Vocational Education for Effective Youth Development in Nigeria - George Johnson Ntegwung 186
The Girl-Child Education in Developing Countries: Challenges And The Way Forward For Sustainable Development - Aniekan M. Udongwo And Simon Walter Umoh 196
Falling Standard of Education in Nigeria: A Reflection on Some Critical Operational Guidelines by the Colleges of Educations in Benue State - Titus Terhemba Iortim 204
Language Studies and the Development of Nigerian Society – Sam Alexander Okpongette 218
Secondary School Teacher’s Characteristics and Their Attitudes toward the Utilisation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) In Teaching In Kano And Jigawa States, Nigeria- Dr. Danladi Sa’adu Ibrahim 226
Deictic Categories in Ibibio - Aniedi Friday Etim 239
