1) The document discusses the design and implementation of a secure web-based universal basic educational administrative management system for Nigeria to deal with problems of managing student, teacher, and curriculum data.
2) Currently most schools use database systems but only administrators have access, wasting resources. The proposed system uses a three-tier architecture with web access for all users.
3) The goal is to improve education capacity, reliability, and quality in Nigeria by providing a centralized system for the Universal Basic Education Commission to efficiently manage all primary and junior secondary school data.
his study is an assessment of the implementation of Lower Basic Education curriculum in Idah Education zone of Kogi State. The expost facto design study was guided by seven research questions and 5 hypotheses. A sample of 376 (208 from public schools and 168 from private schools) Lower Basic Education (LBE) teachers were used from Idah Education Zone comprising of Ibaji, Idah and Igalamela-Odolu LGAs. Two instruments were used in this study are (a) Availability and Adequacy of Infrastructural Facility Scale (AAIFS) and (b) Basic Education Implementation Variables Questionnaire (BEIVQ). The reliability coefficient of the AAIFS is 0.88 for availability and 0.91 for adequacy while that of the BEIVQ is 0.83. The hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Following data analysis the following findings were made: (1). It was found that only three infrastructural facilities out of 20 listed were available and they are play field, teachers’ book and First Aid Box. Those that were not available include Class Rooms, Admin blocks, Science corner/mini Lab, Wall charts, Staff Offices, Audio aids (eg radio, TV), Motion aids, Stores, Desks and chairs, Projector, Library, Computer/Lap tops, Internet facility, Source of Electricity, Studios, Toilet facilities and Water source. (2). It was also found that teacher preparation for implementation of LBE in Idah education zone of Kogi State is adequate. Specifically it was found that qualified teachers are engaged and adequate in number; teachers go on seminars and workshops regularly though mostly through self efforts, newly recruited teachers are mentored by older teachers at an informal level and recruitment of teachers is through rigorous interview. Teachers are motivated and evaluation for promotion of teachers involves some practical observation in class. (3).
Achieving basic education for all in Sierra Leone: trends, issues and prospectsPremier Publishers
The objectives of this article were to examine some of the policies that the Sierra Leone government has set on the achievement of education at the basic education level; present information on trends, issues and challenges being faced in providing basic education; assess whether the government has been able to achieve its policies and come up with recommendations on the way forward. This study was a desk research that relied on consulting secondary data, using various documents pertinent to the study to achieve the objectives of the study. Sierra Leone is a signatory to international protocols which obliges her to be committed to basic education being made free and compulsory. Laws, strategies and partnerships with donor communities have helped to significantly improve basic education. Challenges identified include: gender and rural disparities in access to education and pervasive poverty as key factors that inhibit it achieving the 100 percent enrolment for basic education for children. The paper ended by supporting the inclusion of the community in enhancing and sustaining basic education in the country.
Implementation of educational reforms and human capital development in niger ...Alexander Decker
This document discusses the implementation of educational reforms and human capital development in Nigeria's Niger Delta region. It finds that factors like poor commitment to implementation, lack of public involvement and support, and lack of stability and understanding of policies have inhibited effective implementation of reforms. The study suggests the need to review reforms with input from experts and stakeholders, provide adequate funding, and arrive at consensus on the best ways to implement reforms. It examines Nigeria's history of educational reforms and commissions since independence, and discusses some specific reforms introduced under the Obasanjo administration, as well as some that were later cancelled under Yar'Adua.
MAKING THE UNIVERSAL BASIC ACT WORK FOR ALL CHILDREN IN NIGERIAYouthHubAfrica
The right to education is a fundamental human right - recognized first in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) and today in modern international human rights instruments such as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), which was ratified by Nigeria in 1991.
Spatial Distribution Pattern of Public Lower Basic Schools for the Implementa...SalemAluu
This study examined the Spatial Distribution Pattern of Public Lower Basic Schools for the Implementation of Lower Basic Education in Rivers State. One research question guided the study. The descriptive survey design was used. The population for the study was the 942 public lower basic schools in Rivers State. Stratified random sampling technique was used to draw the sample size of 289 schools. A handheld Global Positioning System receiver was the instrument used for the study. Nearest neighbour analysis was used to answer the research question. Findings revealed that the overall pattern of distribution of existing public lower basic schools in Rivers State is clustered. Specifically the distribution of schools in Degema and Akuku-Toru Local Government Areas is dispersed with Rn of 1.72 and 1.36 respectively. The pattern of distribution of Bonny, Opobo/Nkoro, Abua/Odual, Port Harcourt, Obio/Akpor and Ikwerre indicates a clustered pattern with Rn of 0.91, 0.83 0.84, 0.74, 0.72 and 0.24 respectively. The study therefore recommended among other things that the state governments should make policies that guide school mapping and ensure their strict compliance.
This document discusses the current state of educational technology and media in India and outlines targets and strategies for its expansion. Key points include:
1) Educational radio, TV, and films are currently used but more expansion is needed, including providing all schools with radio/TV sets by certain dates.
2) The strategy is to use broadcast media like radio and TV to reach remote areas, while also using non-broadcast methods. Infrastructure and trained teachers are needed.
3) Expanding computer education and providing all schools with computer literacy by certain dates is a priority to prepare students for the future.
2020 fact sheet reforming basic education in NigeriaYouthHubAfrica
The document summarizes the state of education in Nigeria. It notes that Nigeria accounts for 45% of out-of-school children in West Africa, though the exact number is contested due to varying data sources. School-aged children in northern Nigeria face the greatest barriers to accessing education. The lack of accurate data on out-of-school children of all ages, as well as insufficient education funding, pose major challenges to Nigeria's education goals. Reforms are needed to extend the right to education, increase education financing, and improve data collection on out-of-school children across Nigeria.
his study is an assessment of the implementation of Lower Basic Education curriculum in Idah Education zone of Kogi State. The expost facto design study was guided by seven research questions and 5 hypotheses. A sample of 376 (208 from public schools and 168 from private schools) Lower Basic Education (LBE) teachers were used from Idah Education Zone comprising of Ibaji, Idah and Igalamela-Odolu LGAs. Two instruments were used in this study are (a) Availability and Adequacy of Infrastructural Facility Scale (AAIFS) and (b) Basic Education Implementation Variables Questionnaire (BEIVQ). The reliability coefficient of the AAIFS is 0.88 for availability and 0.91 for adequacy while that of the BEIVQ is 0.83. The hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Following data analysis the following findings were made: (1). It was found that only three infrastructural facilities out of 20 listed were available and they are play field, teachers’ book and First Aid Box. Those that were not available include Class Rooms, Admin blocks, Science corner/mini Lab, Wall charts, Staff Offices, Audio aids (eg radio, TV), Motion aids, Stores, Desks and chairs, Projector, Library, Computer/Lap tops, Internet facility, Source of Electricity, Studios, Toilet facilities and Water source. (2). It was also found that teacher preparation for implementation of LBE in Idah education zone of Kogi State is adequate. Specifically it was found that qualified teachers are engaged and adequate in number; teachers go on seminars and workshops regularly though mostly through self efforts, newly recruited teachers are mentored by older teachers at an informal level and recruitment of teachers is through rigorous interview. Teachers are motivated and evaluation for promotion of teachers involves some practical observation in class. (3).
Achieving basic education for all in Sierra Leone: trends, issues and prospectsPremier Publishers
The objectives of this article were to examine some of the policies that the Sierra Leone government has set on the achievement of education at the basic education level; present information on trends, issues and challenges being faced in providing basic education; assess whether the government has been able to achieve its policies and come up with recommendations on the way forward. This study was a desk research that relied on consulting secondary data, using various documents pertinent to the study to achieve the objectives of the study. Sierra Leone is a signatory to international protocols which obliges her to be committed to basic education being made free and compulsory. Laws, strategies and partnerships with donor communities have helped to significantly improve basic education. Challenges identified include: gender and rural disparities in access to education and pervasive poverty as key factors that inhibit it achieving the 100 percent enrolment for basic education for children. The paper ended by supporting the inclusion of the community in enhancing and sustaining basic education in the country.
Implementation of educational reforms and human capital development in niger ...Alexander Decker
This document discusses the implementation of educational reforms and human capital development in Nigeria's Niger Delta region. It finds that factors like poor commitment to implementation, lack of public involvement and support, and lack of stability and understanding of policies have inhibited effective implementation of reforms. The study suggests the need to review reforms with input from experts and stakeholders, provide adequate funding, and arrive at consensus on the best ways to implement reforms. It examines Nigeria's history of educational reforms and commissions since independence, and discusses some specific reforms introduced under the Obasanjo administration, as well as some that were later cancelled under Yar'Adua.
MAKING THE UNIVERSAL BASIC ACT WORK FOR ALL CHILDREN IN NIGERIAYouthHubAfrica
The right to education is a fundamental human right - recognized first in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) and today in modern international human rights instruments such as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), which was ratified by Nigeria in 1991.
Spatial Distribution Pattern of Public Lower Basic Schools for the Implementa...SalemAluu
This study examined the Spatial Distribution Pattern of Public Lower Basic Schools for the Implementation of Lower Basic Education in Rivers State. One research question guided the study. The descriptive survey design was used. The population for the study was the 942 public lower basic schools in Rivers State. Stratified random sampling technique was used to draw the sample size of 289 schools. A handheld Global Positioning System receiver was the instrument used for the study. Nearest neighbour analysis was used to answer the research question. Findings revealed that the overall pattern of distribution of existing public lower basic schools in Rivers State is clustered. Specifically the distribution of schools in Degema and Akuku-Toru Local Government Areas is dispersed with Rn of 1.72 and 1.36 respectively. The pattern of distribution of Bonny, Opobo/Nkoro, Abua/Odual, Port Harcourt, Obio/Akpor and Ikwerre indicates a clustered pattern with Rn of 0.91, 0.83 0.84, 0.74, 0.72 and 0.24 respectively. The study therefore recommended among other things that the state governments should make policies that guide school mapping and ensure their strict compliance.
This document discusses the current state of educational technology and media in India and outlines targets and strategies for its expansion. Key points include:
1) Educational radio, TV, and films are currently used but more expansion is needed, including providing all schools with radio/TV sets by certain dates.
2) The strategy is to use broadcast media like radio and TV to reach remote areas, while also using non-broadcast methods. Infrastructure and trained teachers are needed.
3) Expanding computer education and providing all schools with computer literacy by certain dates is a priority to prepare students for the future.
2020 fact sheet reforming basic education in NigeriaYouthHubAfrica
The document summarizes the state of education in Nigeria. It notes that Nigeria accounts for 45% of out-of-school children in West Africa, though the exact number is contested due to varying data sources. School-aged children in northern Nigeria face the greatest barriers to accessing education. The lack of accurate data on out-of-school children of all ages, as well as insufficient education funding, pose major challenges to Nigeria's education goals. Reforms are needed to extend the right to education, increase education financing, and improve data collection on out-of-school children across Nigeria.
Yidana presentation at the ge sci-panaf workshop in ela 2010 lusaka- zambiaROCARE / ERNWACA
The document summarizes research presented by Issifu Yidana on ICT in education across Africa. It discusses Yidana's past research studies in Ghana that examined factors influencing faculty use of instructional technology and explored using project-based learning and authentic assessment in ICT courses. It also outlines Yidana's involvement in ongoing research projects in Ghana investigating the pedagogical integration of ICTs and how academics use learning management systems. Key discussion points focused on challenges facing African ICT in education research and enhancing dialogue between researchers, policies, and practice on the continent.
The document discusses the importance of education for all. It notes that education trains the human mind, provides knowledge and information, and allows people to make informed decisions. Without education, people are cut off from the outside world. The document also discusses the negative impacts of illiteracy such as diminished societal capabilities, health issues, and continuing the poverty cycle. It emphasizes that education provides opportunities and is a fundamental right in India for children aged 6-14 under the Constitution. The document promotes inclusive education and girls' education to eliminate gender gaps and poverty. It outlines several government schemes in India aimed at promoting literacy.
Philippines: Early Childhood Care and Education Programmes (ECCE)Tabitha Fuentebella
This document provides country profile information on early childhood care and education (ECCE) programs in the Philippines. It notes that compulsory education begins at age 6. For pre-primary education (ISCED 0), enrollment rates are around 40% gross and 31% net, and 59.3% of children enter primary education with prior preschool experience. ECCE programs serve children ages 3-4 and are provided through public daycare centers, home-based programs, private preschools, and clinic-based health services. Personnel involved include daycare workers and preschool teachers. The document outlines the legislation and government bodies that oversee ECCE in the Philippines.
Factors that Hinder Effective Implementation of Special Needs Education Polic...ijtsrd
The main purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that hinder effective implementation of special needs education policies and management in Port Harcourt. Specifically, the study sought to investigate the correlation between inadequate funding and implementation special needs education policies and management. It was hypothesized that there is no significant relationship between inadequate funding and implementation of special needs education policies and management. Data were collected via structured questionnaire issued to 120 special education stakeholders which represents 94.1 percent of the population. The data were analyzed, and hypothesis tested using appropriate statistical tests including Pearson Product Moment Correlation Analysis in Statistical Package for Social Sciences SPSS software. The result revealed that inadequate funding had a mean of 13.73 and SD of 4.56 while implementation of special needs education policies and management had a mean of 12.32 and SD of 5.11. We further found that at p value of 0.002 and r = 0.49 inadequate funding was significantly related with implementation of special needs education policies and management. Therefore, the null hypothesis was rejected with an affirmation that inadequate funding of education was a barrier to implementation of special needs education policies and management. The more there is lack of fund provision, the greater barrier it poses to the implementation of special needs education policies and management. The result concluded that adequate funding is very vital to implementing special needs education policies and management. The study recommended that Government, NGOs and individuals with philanthropic mindset should redirect their attention to providing the required funding that ensures cost effective special needs education for children with disabilities. Francesca Uche Ezekiel Uko | Modupeola Abike Olawoyin ""Factors that Hinder Effective Implementation of Special Needs Education Policies and Management in Rivers State"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-2 , February 2020,
URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd30040.pdf
Paper Url : https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/30040/factors-that-hinder-effective-implementation-of-special-needs-education-policies-and-management-in-rivers-state/francesca-uche-ezekiel-uko
This case study examines the challenges of implementing distance education in Uganda. It outlines five key challenges: poor infrastructure like lack of reliable electricity and poor roads, the high cost of education, an outdated curriculum, inadequate expertise in distance education among lecturers, and poor attitudes towards distance learning. It recommends interventions like collaboration between institutions to build resource centers, government investment in infrastructure, curriculum reform, training lecturers, and sensitizing students and the public about distance education.
Kenya: International cooperation to achieve the education for allSuguru Mizunoya
International Cooperation to Achieve the Education for All Goals
The document discusses international cooperation to achieve Education for All (EFA) goals in Kenya. It covers:
1) An introduction to EFA goals and the education situation in Kenya, including challenges reaching nomadic and disabled populations.
2) Partnership structures between the Ministry of Education, UN agencies like UNICEF and UNESCO, and other donors to implement education policies. Corruption has been an issue with some partnerships.
3) Efforts to monitor and protect human rights in education through a new monitoring system and education law, but challenges remain in ensuring all rights are upheld equally across populations.
Girf all learners during covid 19 a reflective tool for educators working t...GeorgeMilliken2
This document provides a reflective tool for educators in Scotland to evaluate how they are supporting all learners during the Covid-19 pandemic. It identifies three "golden threads" of wellbeing, collaboration, and learning that should be woven through leadership, curriculum, and teaching approaches. Reflective questions are provided in these three areas to evaluate current practices and determine how to build back better post-Covid. The goal is to ensure every learner has the skills, knowledge, and resilience to thrive in an unpredictable future by promoting their wellbeing, collaborative learning opportunities, and development of the four capacities of Curriculum for Excellence.
National Education Policy 2019 - Feedback from PwD CommunitySunil Prabhakaran
The new National Education Policy 2019 is up for public comment till 31 July 2019. While the policy addresses a whole gamut of areas in education including inclusion of person’s with disability, it may need to address how to mainstream PWD’s into current educational systems in depth.
A group of citizen volunteers from PwD inclusion community discussed deeply on how NEP could involve aspects of inclusion and accessibility of Children with Special needs.
The Indian Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right in such a manner as the State may, by law, determine.
International Conference on Teacher Education in the 21st Century: Vision and Action, organized by Regional Institute of Education, National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), Bhopal, MP, India on March 8 -10, 2021
The document discusses universalization of elementary education in India and various state projects aimed at achieving this. It outlines the stages of school education in India and defines universalization of elementary education as universal access, enrolment, retention, and achievement through quality education. It then describes in detail three state projects - the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Project, Bihar Education Project, and Lok Jumbish program in Rajasthan - outlining their objectives, strategies, and activities which focused on increasing enrollment, reducing dropout rates, and improving education quality for all, especially girls and disadvantaged groups.
This document discusses the importance of integrating technology into education to prepare students for an increasingly digital world. It addresses how educators must embrace new technologies and learning opportunities to teach students skills they will need. The document also discusses how technologies have changed the nature of work and connectivity, and how schools need to adapt by focusing on teachers, quality, and funding to provide education for all with a shared responsibility between government, community, and private sectors. National strategies are also outlined to combat poverty, adapt childcare, promote health, address gender issues, and develop teacher ICT skills through access to resources and professional development.
How to realize Sustainable Development Goal No. 4 (Inclusive and Equitable Quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all) through harnessing opportunities presented by the Internet.
The document discusses access to quality education for all in Zambia. It notes that while Zambia has made progress toward this goal, challenges remain. The free primary education policy has increased enrollment rates, but financial barriers prevent universal access. Quality of education also needs improvement, as early childhood programs and secondary education remain underfunded. The document calls for continued efforts to ensure all Zambians can attain their right to education.
This document discusses the history and key aspects of the Right to Education Act 2009 in India. It notes that in 1910, Gopal Krishna Gokhale proposed a resolution for free and compulsory primary education in India. Several other initiatives followed in different states and provinces. The Right to Education Act of 2009 was passed to make education from ages 6-14 a fundamental right for all children. It outlines norms such as neighborhood schools within 1-3 km, no fees or screening for admissions, 25% reservations for disadvantaged students, teacher qualifications, and curriculum standards. The roles and duties of school principals are also summarized.
The document discusses policies around Education for All (EFA) and the Fast Track Initiative (FTI) in relation to educating people with disabilities. It notes that while EFA and FTI were established to promote universal education, their current policies lack specificity around educating children with disabilities. The document calls for policy changes to EFA-FTI that would require greater focus on and compliance with inclusive education. Specifically, it recommends the policies mandate strategies for inclusive education and challenge countries' exclusionary educational policies.
The document provides background on the development of the Right to Education Act (RTE Act) in India. Some key points:
- The RTE Act was implemented in 2010 to make education free and compulsory for all children ages 6-14 following years of efforts to establish this right.
- It lays out provisions regarding curriculum, teacher qualifications, school infrastructure standards, and more to ensure quality education for all students.
- The document discusses the history of the free and compulsory education movement in India both before and after independence, leading to the passage of the RTE Act in 2009.
- It provides an overview of the 10 major provisions of the RTE Act, including making education free, compuls
The document discusses the role of teachers in a knowledge society and the integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. It notes that in a knowledge society, teachers will need to deal with new knowledge, access to knowledge, networking and collective intelligence. Schools will focus on e-learning and new teaching strategies. Teachers will be able to manage time and space differently and encourage collaboration. ICT integration requires teachers to develop ICT competencies, and departments of education should provide training and support for teachers to meet technology standards and effectively integrate ICT into their teaching practices.
The document discusses Pakistan's education system and issues related to achieving literacy goals. It notes that Pakistan's constitution mandates free primary education but the country is lagging behind on international commitments like MDGs and EFA. Major issues include a lack of proper planning, social constraints, a large gender gap, the cost of education, terrorism impacts, insufficient education funding, and inadequate technical/vocational education. Corruption is also a significant factor affecting the education system. Solutions proposed include increasing education spending, awareness campaigns, rigorous monitoring, and learning from other countries' experiences in improving their education systems.
The document discusses establishing a National Research Foundation (NRF) in India to strengthen research capabilities. Key points:
- NRF would have 4 divisions and provide funding through rigorous peer review to encourage research across disciplines.
- It aims to build research capacity at universities, create links between researchers, government and industry, and recognize outstanding research.
- Lack of research culture and funding in India are addressed. NRF would receive annual grants (proposed at 1% of GDP initially) and be governed by an autonomous board to oversee allocation of funds.
- Building research capacity nationally by seeding projects and mentoring is a priority, along with encouraging collaboration and meeting research needs of government, state entities and
A solvent swelling method to visualize rubber particles network in biodegrade...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that used a solvent-swelling method and transmission electron microscopy to visualize the degradation of natural rubber latex particle networks in household latex gloves buried in soil over time. Key findings include:
1) Treated samples showed a loose and coarse rubber particle network after just 3 months, while untreated samples still had an intact network.
2) After 12-18 months, the rubber particle network in treated samples had completely disintegrated and coalesced into free polymeric strands.
3) The solvent-swelling method provided clearer images of degraded rubber particle networks compared to conventional microscopy techniques.
Même pas peur
on faisait des radeaux avec des bidons d'huile de 2 L en tôle, le plastique n'existait pas ... je ne connaissais pas celui avec des bouteilles vides !
Yidana presentation at the ge sci-panaf workshop in ela 2010 lusaka- zambiaROCARE / ERNWACA
The document summarizes research presented by Issifu Yidana on ICT in education across Africa. It discusses Yidana's past research studies in Ghana that examined factors influencing faculty use of instructional technology and explored using project-based learning and authentic assessment in ICT courses. It also outlines Yidana's involvement in ongoing research projects in Ghana investigating the pedagogical integration of ICTs and how academics use learning management systems. Key discussion points focused on challenges facing African ICT in education research and enhancing dialogue between researchers, policies, and practice on the continent.
The document discusses the importance of education for all. It notes that education trains the human mind, provides knowledge and information, and allows people to make informed decisions. Without education, people are cut off from the outside world. The document also discusses the negative impacts of illiteracy such as diminished societal capabilities, health issues, and continuing the poverty cycle. It emphasizes that education provides opportunities and is a fundamental right in India for children aged 6-14 under the Constitution. The document promotes inclusive education and girls' education to eliminate gender gaps and poverty. It outlines several government schemes in India aimed at promoting literacy.
Philippines: Early Childhood Care and Education Programmes (ECCE)Tabitha Fuentebella
This document provides country profile information on early childhood care and education (ECCE) programs in the Philippines. It notes that compulsory education begins at age 6. For pre-primary education (ISCED 0), enrollment rates are around 40% gross and 31% net, and 59.3% of children enter primary education with prior preschool experience. ECCE programs serve children ages 3-4 and are provided through public daycare centers, home-based programs, private preschools, and clinic-based health services. Personnel involved include daycare workers and preschool teachers. The document outlines the legislation and government bodies that oversee ECCE in the Philippines.
Factors that Hinder Effective Implementation of Special Needs Education Polic...ijtsrd
The main purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that hinder effective implementation of special needs education policies and management in Port Harcourt. Specifically, the study sought to investigate the correlation between inadequate funding and implementation special needs education policies and management. It was hypothesized that there is no significant relationship between inadequate funding and implementation of special needs education policies and management. Data were collected via structured questionnaire issued to 120 special education stakeholders which represents 94.1 percent of the population. The data were analyzed, and hypothesis tested using appropriate statistical tests including Pearson Product Moment Correlation Analysis in Statistical Package for Social Sciences SPSS software. The result revealed that inadequate funding had a mean of 13.73 and SD of 4.56 while implementation of special needs education policies and management had a mean of 12.32 and SD of 5.11. We further found that at p value of 0.002 and r = 0.49 inadequate funding was significantly related with implementation of special needs education policies and management. Therefore, the null hypothesis was rejected with an affirmation that inadequate funding of education was a barrier to implementation of special needs education policies and management. The more there is lack of fund provision, the greater barrier it poses to the implementation of special needs education policies and management. The result concluded that adequate funding is very vital to implementing special needs education policies and management. The study recommended that Government, NGOs and individuals with philanthropic mindset should redirect their attention to providing the required funding that ensures cost effective special needs education for children with disabilities. Francesca Uche Ezekiel Uko | Modupeola Abike Olawoyin ""Factors that Hinder Effective Implementation of Special Needs Education Policies and Management in Rivers State"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-2 , February 2020,
URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd30040.pdf
Paper Url : https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/30040/factors-that-hinder-effective-implementation-of-special-needs-education-policies-and-management-in-rivers-state/francesca-uche-ezekiel-uko
This case study examines the challenges of implementing distance education in Uganda. It outlines five key challenges: poor infrastructure like lack of reliable electricity and poor roads, the high cost of education, an outdated curriculum, inadequate expertise in distance education among lecturers, and poor attitudes towards distance learning. It recommends interventions like collaboration between institutions to build resource centers, government investment in infrastructure, curriculum reform, training lecturers, and sensitizing students and the public about distance education.
Kenya: International cooperation to achieve the education for allSuguru Mizunoya
International Cooperation to Achieve the Education for All Goals
The document discusses international cooperation to achieve Education for All (EFA) goals in Kenya. It covers:
1) An introduction to EFA goals and the education situation in Kenya, including challenges reaching nomadic and disabled populations.
2) Partnership structures between the Ministry of Education, UN agencies like UNICEF and UNESCO, and other donors to implement education policies. Corruption has been an issue with some partnerships.
3) Efforts to monitor and protect human rights in education through a new monitoring system and education law, but challenges remain in ensuring all rights are upheld equally across populations.
Girf all learners during covid 19 a reflective tool for educators working t...GeorgeMilliken2
This document provides a reflective tool for educators in Scotland to evaluate how they are supporting all learners during the Covid-19 pandemic. It identifies three "golden threads" of wellbeing, collaboration, and learning that should be woven through leadership, curriculum, and teaching approaches. Reflective questions are provided in these three areas to evaluate current practices and determine how to build back better post-Covid. The goal is to ensure every learner has the skills, knowledge, and resilience to thrive in an unpredictable future by promoting their wellbeing, collaborative learning opportunities, and development of the four capacities of Curriculum for Excellence.
National Education Policy 2019 - Feedback from PwD CommunitySunil Prabhakaran
The new National Education Policy 2019 is up for public comment till 31 July 2019. While the policy addresses a whole gamut of areas in education including inclusion of person’s with disability, it may need to address how to mainstream PWD’s into current educational systems in depth.
A group of citizen volunteers from PwD inclusion community discussed deeply on how NEP could involve aspects of inclusion and accessibility of Children with Special needs.
The Indian Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right in such a manner as the State may, by law, determine.
International Conference on Teacher Education in the 21st Century: Vision and Action, organized by Regional Institute of Education, National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), Bhopal, MP, India on March 8 -10, 2021
The document discusses universalization of elementary education in India and various state projects aimed at achieving this. It outlines the stages of school education in India and defines universalization of elementary education as universal access, enrolment, retention, and achievement through quality education. It then describes in detail three state projects - the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Project, Bihar Education Project, and Lok Jumbish program in Rajasthan - outlining their objectives, strategies, and activities which focused on increasing enrollment, reducing dropout rates, and improving education quality for all, especially girls and disadvantaged groups.
This document discusses the importance of integrating technology into education to prepare students for an increasingly digital world. It addresses how educators must embrace new technologies and learning opportunities to teach students skills they will need. The document also discusses how technologies have changed the nature of work and connectivity, and how schools need to adapt by focusing on teachers, quality, and funding to provide education for all with a shared responsibility between government, community, and private sectors. National strategies are also outlined to combat poverty, adapt childcare, promote health, address gender issues, and develop teacher ICT skills through access to resources and professional development.
How to realize Sustainable Development Goal No. 4 (Inclusive and Equitable Quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all) through harnessing opportunities presented by the Internet.
The document discusses access to quality education for all in Zambia. It notes that while Zambia has made progress toward this goal, challenges remain. The free primary education policy has increased enrollment rates, but financial barriers prevent universal access. Quality of education also needs improvement, as early childhood programs and secondary education remain underfunded. The document calls for continued efforts to ensure all Zambians can attain their right to education.
This document discusses the history and key aspects of the Right to Education Act 2009 in India. It notes that in 1910, Gopal Krishna Gokhale proposed a resolution for free and compulsory primary education in India. Several other initiatives followed in different states and provinces. The Right to Education Act of 2009 was passed to make education from ages 6-14 a fundamental right for all children. It outlines norms such as neighborhood schools within 1-3 km, no fees or screening for admissions, 25% reservations for disadvantaged students, teacher qualifications, and curriculum standards. The roles and duties of school principals are also summarized.
The document discusses policies around Education for All (EFA) and the Fast Track Initiative (FTI) in relation to educating people with disabilities. It notes that while EFA and FTI were established to promote universal education, their current policies lack specificity around educating children with disabilities. The document calls for policy changes to EFA-FTI that would require greater focus on and compliance with inclusive education. Specifically, it recommends the policies mandate strategies for inclusive education and challenge countries' exclusionary educational policies.
The document provides background on the development of the Right to Education Act (RTE Act) in India. Some key points:
- The RTE Act was implemented in 2010 to make education free and compulsory for all children ages 6-14 following years of efforts to establish this right.
- It lays out provisions regarding curriculum, teacher qualifications, school infrastructure standards, and more to ensure quality education for all students.
- The document discusses the history of the free and compulsory education movement in India both before and after independence, leading to the passage of the RTE Act in 2009.
- It provides an overview of the 10 major provisions of the RTE Act, including making education free, compuls
The document discusses the role of teachers in a knowledge society and the integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. It notes that in a knowledge society, teachers will need to deal with new knowledge, access to knowledge, networking and collective intelligence. Schools will focus on e-learning and new teaching strategies. Teachers will be able to manage time and space differently and encourage collaboration. ICT integration requires teachers to develop ICT competencies, and departments of education should provide training and support for teachers to meet technology standards and effectively integrate ICT into their teaching practices.
The document discusses Pakistan's education system and issues related to achieving literacy goals. It notes that Pakistan's constitution mandates free primary education but the country is lagging behind on international commitments like MDGs and EFA. Major issues include a lack of proper planning, social constraints, a large gender gap, the cost of education, terrorism impacts, insufficient education funding, and inadequate technical/vocational education. Corruption is also a significant factor affecting the education system. Solutions proposed include increasing education spending, awareness campaigns, rigorous monitoring, and learning from other countries' experiences in improving their education systems.
The document discusses establishing a National Research Foundation (NRF) in India to strengthen research capabilities. Key points:
- NRF would have 4 divisions and provide funding through rigorous peer review to encourage research across disciplines.
- It aims to build research capacity at universities, create links between researchers, government and industry, and recognize outstanding research.
- Lack of research culture and funding in India are addressed. NRF would receive annual grants (proposed at 1% of GDP initially) and be governed by an autonomous board to oversee allocation of funds.
- Building research capacity nationally by seeding projects and mentoring is a priority, along with encouraging collaboration and meeting research needs of government, state entities and
A solvent swelling method to visualize rubber particles network in biodegrade...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that used a solvent-swelling method and transmission electron microscopy to visualize the degradation of natural rubber latex particle networks in household latex gloves buried in soil over time. Key findings include:
1) Treated samples showed a loose and coarse rubber particle network after just 3 months, while untreated samples still had an intact network.
2) After 12-18 months, the rubber particle network in treated samples had completely disintegrated and coalesced into free polymeric strands.
3) The solvent-swelling method provided clearer images of degraded rubber particle networks compared to conventional microscopy techniques.
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on faisait des radeaux avec des bidons d'huile de 2 L en tôle, le plastique n'existait pas ... je ne connaissais pas celui avec des bouteilles vides !
A platform is comprised of components like hardware, software, and services that are used commonly in transactions according to set rules. The rules coordinate participant activities and include standards, protocols, policies, and contracts.
A platform-mediated network consists of users whose transactions are subject to direct or indirect network effects and intermediaries that facilitate user transactions.
Platforms differ from vertical contracting in that platforms compete for downstream consumers rather than being the final end users, and the downstream platforms have bidding power for content rather than the upstream firm.
Platforms can be open, with no restrictions on participation or development as long as any requirements are reasonable and non-discriminatory, or closed, with restrictions.
A spill over relationship corporate governance and investorAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that investigated the relationship between corporate governance and investor reaction on the Karachi Stock Exchange from 2004-2013. The study used data from 114 manufacturing companies and measured corporate governance using factors like board independence, board size, ownership structure, and audit committee independence. It found a negative but insignificant correlation between corporate governance and investor reaction. Regression analyses also showed an insignificant relationship. The study concluded that corporate governance did not significantly impact investor reaction in the Pakistani context over the period studied.
A simple simulation model for oxidative coupling of methaneAlexander Decker
This document describes a study that developed a mathematical model to simulate the oxidative coupling of methane over a La0.6Sr0.4NiO3 perovskite catalyst. The catalyst was prepared using a reverse microemulsion method and characterized using various techniques. Rate equations were developed based on previous studies of similar catalysts. The model can predict that at temperatures of 925°C or higher, with a methane partial pressure of 0.3 and oxygen partial pressure of 0.1, the catalyst will reach around 10% methane conversion and 50% selectivity to C2+ hydrocarbons.
A statistical analysis of cockroach and rodent’s infestationAlexander Decker
This study analyzed the rates of cockroach and rodent infestation across three communities in Nigeria and the control methods used by households. The study found that cockroach infestation (68%) was significantly higher than rodent infestation (32%). Common evidence of infestation included rat runs (40%) and sightings of live cockroaches (30%). Local pesticides like Sniper were perceived as more effective and cheaper controls compared to commercial brands. Statistical analysis confirmed a significant difference between cockroach and rodent infestation rates across the communities.
A speech act analysis of editorial comments of tell magazineAlexander Decker
This document analyzes the speech acts used in editorial comments of TELL Magazine in Nigeria based on Searle's speech act theory. It identifies representatives and expressives as the most common speech acts, making up 40.6% each. Representatives are used to inform readers, while expressives convey the editors' opinions. Declaratives, which make up 12.5%, are used to strengthen decisions. The analysis finds that the editorial comments effectively combine stating facts with expressing views to relate information to readers.
Petsmart ppt in rms by rahul ,sneha, keshavRahul Shrirao
PetSmart is a pet supplies retailer founded in 1986 with over 1,192 locations globally in 2011. It generates annual net sales of $6.1 billion with a gross profit of 29.5% and net income of $290 million. In addition to selling pet food and supplies, PetSmart operates adoption centers that have helped over 5 million pets find homes. However, PETA has accused one of PetSmart's largest vendors, Rainbow World Exotics, of animal cruelty and neglect based on undercover footage, including improperly performing neutering surgeries and euthanizing sick animals without veterinary assistance. While PetSmart's investigation found no serious wrongdoing, it acknowledged one neutering shown did not meet standards. P
A simple proof of the generalization of the binomial theorem using differenti...Alexander Decker
1) The document presents a new proof of the generalization of the binomial theorem (known as the multinomial theorem) using partial derivatives.
2) The proof takes the multinomial theorem statement and calculates the partial derivatives of both sides with respect to each variable.
3) By equating the partial derivatives, the exact form of the multinomial coefficients is produced, proving the multinomial theorem.
An assessment of stakeholders’ perception of the implementation of universal ...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that assessed stakeholders' perceptions of the implementation of Universal Basic Education (UBE) in Nigeria's North-Central geo-political zone. The study investigated the perceptions of school administrators, parents, teachers, and learners. Key findings included: (1) School administrators perceived UBE implementation as unsatisfactory, (2) Parents perceived inadequate human resources, (3) Administrators perceived inadequate funding, and (4) Learners perceived the program as satisfactory. The major challenges identified were overcrowded classrooms, inadequate funding, and dilapidated buildings. The conclusion was that UBE implementation in the region was unsatisfactory and recommendations included increasing funding, teacher recruitment, and facility construction/renovation
Strategies for enhancing the functionality of business studies in the univers...Alexander Decker
The document discusses strategies for enhancing the functionality of Business Studies in the Universal Basic Education Programme in South South Nigeria. It notes that Business Studies was introduced late in Nigerian secondary schools by colonial masters who feared advancing Nigeria's economic and technological development. The Universal Basic Education Programme aims to address issues of access, quality and equity in primary and junior secondary education. However, many schools lack adequate facilities and teachers for effective implementation of Business Studies. The study recommends increasing student interest in Business Studies, improving facilities, ensuring adequate teaching staff, making Business Studies a core subject, and increasing state government funding access.
The document provides an executive summary of the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025. It summarizes the key findings and recommendations from an extensive review of Malaysia's education system conducted over 11 months. The review found that while access to education in Malaysia has improved dramatically, student performance on international assessments is below global and regional averages, suggesting the need for reforms to better prepare students for the 21st century. The Blueprint outlines a vision, objectives, and strategic shifts needed to transform the education system and achieve excellence on par with top-performing systems.
Malaysia Education Blueprint with 11 Key Shift Towards 2025Voice Malaysia
The document provides an executive summary of the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025. It summarizes the key findings and recommendations from an extensive review of Malaysia's education system conducted over 11 months. The review found that while access to education in Malaysia has improved dramatically, student performance on international assessments is below global and regional averages, suggesting the need for reforms to better prepare students for the 21st century. The Blueprint proposes a vision, objectives, and strategic shifts to transform the education system and achieve excellence on par with top-performing systems.
Assessment of the implementation of the united nations childrení»s education ...Alexander Decker
The document assesses the implementation of the United Nations Children's Education Fund Child Friendly School initiative program in Enugu State, Nigeria. It finds that while the designated child friendly schools have made efforts to achieve the program's objectives, most schools still lack basic facilities required for their child friendly status. It recommends improving facilities and fully realizing the objectives of the inclusive, democratic, and child-centered education the program aims to provide.
This document discusses challenges in financing early childhood care and education (ECCE) in Asia and the Pacific region based on a regional study. It finds that government expenditure on ECCE is insufficient in many countries, falling below international benchmarks for percentage of total government expenditure and GDP. It also notes a lack of sustainable financing from sources like donors and external funding. Finally, it describes governance challenges like a lack of coordination between stakeholders responsible for ECCE. The regional study aims to provide policy options to help countries overcome these financing and governance challenges to ECCE.
Kyambogo University in Uganda has established an Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) center to expand access to teacher education. ODeL offers a Bachelor of Education degree through distance learning using resources like online modules, email and limited face-to-face support. The program is funded through a partnership between the African Virtual University and the African Development Bank. It aims to increase the number of qualified teachers through convenient, flexible education and support Uganda's goal of universal secondary education. The distance program faces challenges regarding infrastructure, cost and learner support but shows promise in improving teacher education.
ICT supported Distance Teacher Education in UgandaStephen Ndawula
Kyambogo University in Uganda has established an Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) center to expand access to teacher education. ODeL offers a Bachelor of Education degree through distance learning using resources like online modules, email and limited face-to-face support. The program is funded through a partnership between the African Virtual University and the African Development Bank. It aims to increase the number of qualified teachers throughout Uganda and provide a flexible option for working teachers. However, challenges remain regarding infrastructure, cost and learner support.
Influence of universal basic education (ube) facilities on school learning en...Alexander Decker
1) The study investigated the influence of Universal Basic Education (UBE) facilities on the learning environment of junior secondary schools in Epe division of Lagos State, Nigeria.
2) Five hypotheses were tested regarding the impact of UBE facilities on classroom control, teacher-student interaction, student sitting arrangements, cooperative learning, and student stimulation.
3) Results found that UBE facilities had a significant positive influence on all five factors, as the schools with UBE facilities performed significantly better than those without on all measures. This indicates that UBE facilities enhance the learning environment.
ACHIEVING UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: ISSUES OF RELEVANCE, QUALITY ...Kunle Areo
The document discusses Nigeria's Universal Basic Education (UBE) program. It outlines the objectives of UBE, which include providing free and compulsory education, reducing dropout rates, and ensuring students acquire literacy, numeracy, and life skills. It also discusses government efforts to implement UBE like teacher training, classroom construction, and increasing enrollment rates. However, it notes that unless issues of education quality and relevance are addressed, Nigeria may not achieve universal primary education by the 2015 target date.
The document discusses initiatives by the Ministry of Human Resource Development in India to improve school education. It describes the Samagra Shiksha scheme which consolidates existing schemes and aims to improve learning outcomes. Key features of the scheme include expanding access to schools, improving infrastructure, providing grants for libraries, sports equipment, uniforms, and textbooks. The scheme also focuses on bridging social and gender gaps, ensuring inclusive education, and strengthening teacher training institutions. It is implemented through state governments and aims to achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals for education.
This paper examines quality assurance mechanisms as correlates of goal achievement of Universal Basic Education (UBE) in public secondary schools of Kwara State, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was developed and issued to collect information from the study samples. The questionnaire was administered to one thousand, five hundred (1.500) respondents. Data collected were analysed using mean, standard deviation, factor analysis, correlation analysis and regression analysis. The results of the study revealed that instructional supervision, staff development practices, continuous assessment and learning environment had a significant positive relationship with goal achievement in UBE public secondary schools. From the results, it was recommended among others that ministry of education should organise workshops and seminars on quality assurance mechanisms, so that principals and teachers could gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the identified quality assurance mechanisms.
Monitoring checklist for public inclusive schools in lagos stateAdebukola Adebayo
This Monitoring Checklist is developed as a tool to guide the mainstreaming of the
inclusivity and accessibility needs of children with disabilities into the design, planning
and implementation of inclusive education at primary and secondary school levels.
It is designed to guide the formulation and implementation of inclusive education laws,
policies, programmes and activities, as well as buildings, materials, technologies,
audiovisuals, publications and documents, etc.
This document summarizes a study evaluating a computer education program for early childhood students in Kenya. The study assessed over 300 students, 20 teachers, and 20 parents across 4 schools, including schools that did and did not use the computer program. Key findings included:
1) Students who used the computer program performed better on literacy and math assessments than students who did not.
2) Software that tracks individual student performance was more effective for teachers to identify strengths and weaknesses than other programs.
3) Regular computer use helped students develop important digital skills at a young age and improved performance the more they used the technology.
The role of stakeholders in professional development of ece teachers in ka...Alexander Decker
This document discusses a study on the role of stakeholders in professional development of early childhood education (ECE) teachers in Kakamega County, Kenya. The study used a descriptive survey design and purposive sampling to collect data through questionnaires from 184 ECE head teachers and teachers, and interviews with 3 District Education Officers and 3 District Children's Officers. The findings revealed that the ECE sector is dominated by female teachers and most teachers meet minimum qualification requirements. However, the Ministry of Education and parents provide little funding for teacher professional development, and individual teachers fund their own training. The study concluded that stakeholders play a minimal role in professional development of ECE teachers.
This study sought to come up with intervention measures that could be put in
place to mitigate the challenges experienced in non-formal schools to
enhance safety and security of children. Purposive sampling was used to
select Nairobi City County and all the pre-primary schools attached to nonformal
schools in informal settlements in the county and the head
teachers/managers and teachers working in these pre-primary schools. A
sample size of 54 pre-primary schools was selected. A total number of 136
participants from the sampled pre-primary schools participated in the study
comprising of 78 preschool teachers, 54 head teachers, and four education
officers. The findings revealed various intervention measures by participants
such as intervention by: county government, school management such as
picking and dropping children, fencing school and having lockable gates.
Formulation And Implementation Of Educational Policies In NigeriaROCARE / ERNWACA
The document discusses challenges with formulating and implementing educational policies in Nigeria. Some key points:
- Nigeria has expressed commitment to education but policies are poorly implemented, leading to issues like low literacy rates and lack of qualified teachers.
- Frequent changes in government negatively impact consistency in policies and their implementation. New policies are introduced before prior ones can be fully implemented.
- Effective implementation is hindered by lack of understanding of the policy process, inadequate funding, and failure to conduct advocacy to ensure research findings inform new policies.
The presentation seeks to highlight areas some of the observed blind spots in Nigeria’s basic education which have created a gap between what the policy stipulates and what obtains in practice. This would be done by analysing the concepts of compulsory education, free education, universal education, quality education as they apply to Nigeria’s basic education.
The purpose of this paper was to know the sustainable development goal 4 and find out the quality of education in Zambia. The quality of education was measured by the number of primary and secondary schools, enrolment of students, dropout rate, the equity indicators – gender parity index and student-teacher ratio and quality indicators like exam pass rate and infrastructure. The study concluded that the growth rate of schools under private/church/community was higher than the Government run schools during the study period. There prevails inequality between different provinces with regard to the availability of schools. The average annual growth rate in enrolment for grade 1-12 for female students was higher than the male students, whereas, in public universities the percentage of enrolment for male students was higher than female. The dropout rate was higher for female than male students, due to early pregnancy. The gender parity index increased due to the policy of the Government towards girls. To achieve the sustainable development goal for education, the study suggested that the teachers in rural areas should be provided better service conditions, education should be enhanced according to the needs of the economy and student loan scheme should be initiated by the banks and financial institutions.
Abnormalities of hormones and inflammatory cytokines in women affected with p...Alexander Decker
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have elevated levels of hormones like luteinizing hormone and testosterone, as well as higher levels of insulin and insulin resistance compared to healthy women. They also have increased levels of inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, and leptin. This study found these abnormalities in the hormones and inflammatory cytokines of women with PCOS ages 23-40, indicating that hormone imbalances associated with insulin resistance and elevated inflammatory markers may worsen infertility in women with PCOS.
A usability evaluation framework for b2 c e commerce websitesAlexander Decker
This document presents a framework for evaluating the usability of B2C e-commerce websites. It involves user testing methods like usability testing and interviews to identify usability problems in areas like navigation, design, purchasing processes, and customer service. The framework specifies goals for the evaluation, determines which website aspects to evaluate, and identifies target users. It then describes collecting data through user testing and analyzing the results to identify usability problems and suggest improvements.
A universal model for managing the marketing executives in nigerian banksAlexander Decker
This document discusses a study that aimed to synthesize motivation theories into a universal model for managing marketing executives in Nigerian banks. The study was guided by Maslow and McGregor's theories. A sample of 303 marketing executives was used. The results showed that managers will be most effective at motivating marketing executives if they consider individual needs and create challenging but attainable goals. The emerged model suggests managers should provide job satisfaction by tailoring assignments to abilities and monitoring performance with feedback. This addresses confusion faced by Nigerian bank managers in determining effective motivation strategies.
A unique common fixed point theorems in generalized dAlexander Decker
This document presents definitions and properties related to generalized D*-metric spaces and establishes some common fixed point theorems for contractive type mappings in these spaces. It begins by introducing D*-metric spaces and generalized D*-metric spaces, defines concepts like convergence and Cauchy sequences. It presents lemmas showing the uniqueness of limits in these spaces and the equivalence of different definitions of convergence. The goal of the paper is then stated as obtaining a unique common fixed point theorem for generalized D*-metric spaces.
A trends of salmonella and antibiotic resistanceAlexander Decker
This document provides a review of trends in Salmonella and antibiotic resistance. It begins with an introduction to Salmonella as a facultative anaerobe that causes nontyphoidal salmonellosis. The emergence of antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella is then discussed. The document proceeds to cover the historical perspective and classification of Salmonella, definitions of antimicrobials and antibiotic resistance, and mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in Salmonella including modification or destruction of antimicrobial agents, efflux pumps, modification of antibiotic targets, and decreased membrane permeability. Specific resistance mechanisms are discussed for several classes of antimicrobials.
A transformational generative approach towards understanding al-istifhamAlexander Decker
This document discusses a transformational-generative approach to understanding Al-Istifham, which refers to interrogative sentences in Arabic. It begins with an introduction to the origin and development of Arabic grammar. The paper then explains the theoretical framework of transformational-generative grammar that is used. Basic linguistic concepts and terms related to Arabic grammar are defined. The document analyzes how interrogative sentences in Arabic can be derived and transformed via tools from transformational-generative grammar, categorizing Al-Istifham into linguistic and literary questions.
A time series analysis of the determinants of savings in namibiaAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a study on the determinants of savings in Namibia from 1991 to 2012. It reviews previous literature on savings determinants in developing countries. The study uses time series analysis including unit root tests, cointegration, and error correction models to analyze the relationship between savings and variables like income, inflation, population growth, deposit rates, and financial deepening in Namibia. The results found inflation and income have a positive impact on savings, while population growth negatively impacts savings. Deposit rates and financial deepening were found to have no significant impact. The study reinforces previous work and emphasizes the importance of improving income levels to achieve higher savings rates in Namibia.
A therapy for physical and mental fitness of school childrenAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a study on the importance of exercise in maintaining physical and mental fitness for school children. It discusses how physical and mental fitness are developed through participation in regular physical exercises and cannot be achieved solely through classroom learning. The document outlines different types and components of fitness and argues that developing fitness should be a key objective of education systems. It recommends that schools ensure pupils engage in graded physical activities and exercises to support their overall development.
A theory of efficiency for managing the marketing executives in nigerian banksAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a study examining efficiency in managing marketing executives in Nigerian banks. The study was examined through the lenses of Kaizen theory (continuous improvement) and efficiency theory. A survey of 303 marketing executives from Nigerian banks found that management plays a key role in identifying and implementing efficiency improvements. The document recommends adopting a "3H grand strategy" to improve the heads, hearts, and hands of management and marketing executives by enhancing their knowledge, attitudes, and tools.
This document discusses evaluating the link budget for effective 900MHz GSM communication. It describes the basic parameters needed for a high-level link budget calculation, including transmitter power, antenna gains, path loss, and propagation models. Common propagation models for 900MHz that are described include Okumura model for urban areas and Hata model for urban, suburban, and open areas. Rain attenuation is also incorporated using the updated ITU model to improve communication during rainfall.
A synthetic review of contraceptive supplies in punjabAlexander Decker
This document discusses contraceptive use in Punjab, Pakistan. It begins by providing background on the benefits of family planning and contraceptive use for maternal and child health. It then analyzes contraceptive commodity data from Punjab, finding that use is still low despite efforts to improve access. The document concludes by emphasizing the need for strategies to bridge gaps and meet the unmet need for effective and affordable contraceptive methods and supplies in Punjab in order to improve health outcomes.
A synthesis of taylor’s and fayol’s management approaches for managing market...Alexander Decker
1) The document discusses synthesizing Taylor's scientific management approach and Fayol's process management approach to identify an effective way to manage marketing executives in Nigerian banks.
2) It reviews Taylor's emphasis on efficiency and breaking tasks into small parts, and Fayol's focus on developing general management principles.
3) The study administered a survey to 303 marketing executives in Nigerian banks to test if combining elements of Taylor and Fayol's approaches would help manage their performance through clear roles, accountability, and motivation. Statistical analysis supported combining the two approaches.
A survey paper on sequence pattern mining with incrementalAlexander Decker
This document summarizes four algorithms for sequential pattern mining: GSP, ISM, FreeSpan, and PrefixSpan. GSP is an Apriori-based algorithm that incorporates time constraints. ISM extends SPADE to incrementally update patterns after database changes. FreeSpan uses frequent items to recursively project databases and grow subsequences. PrefixSpan also uses projection but claims to not require candidate generation. It recursively projects databases based on short prefix patterns. The document concludes by stating the goal was to find an efficient scheme for extracting sequential patterns from transactional datasets.
A survey on live virtual machine migrations and its techniquesAlexander Decker
This document summarizes several techniques for live virtual machine migration in cloud computing. It discusses works that have proposed affinity-aware migration models to improve resource utilization, energy efficient migration approaches using storage migration and live VM migration, and a dynamic consolidation technique using migration control to avoid unnecessary migrations. The document also summarizes works that have designed methods to minimize migration downtime and network traffic, proposed a resource reservation framework for efficient migration of multiple VMs, and addressed real-time issues in live migration. Finally, it provides a table summarizing the techniques, tools used, and potential future work or gaps identified for each discussed work.
A survey on data mining and analysis in hadoop and mongo dbAlexander Decker
This document discusses data mining of big data using Hadoop and MongoDB. It provides an overview of Hadoop and MongoDB and their uses in big data analysis. Specifically, it proposes using Hadoop for distributed processing and MongoDB for data storage and input. The document reviews several related works that discuss big data analysis using these tools, as well as their capabilities for scalable data storage and mining. It aims to improve computational time and fault tolerance for big data analysis by mining data stored in Hadoop using MongoDB and MapReduce.
1. The document discusses several challenges for integrating media with cloud computing including media content convergence, scalability and expandability, finding appropriate applications, and reliability.
2. Media content convergence challenges include dealing with the heterogeneity of media types, services, networks, devices, and quality of service requirements as well as integrating technologies used by media providers and consumers.
3. Scalability and expandability challenges involve adapting to the increasing volume of media content and being able to support new media formats and outlets over time.
This document surveys trust architectures that leverage provenance in wireless sensor networks. It begins with background on provenance, which refers to the documented history or derivation of data. Provenance can be used to assess trust by providing metadata about how data was processed. The document then discusses challenges for using provenance to establish trust in wireless sensor networks, which have constraints on energy and computation. Finally, it provides background on trust, which is the subjective probability that a node will behave dependably. Trust architectures need to be lightweight to account for the constraints of wireless sensor networks.
This document discusses private equity investments in Kenya. It provides background on private equity and discusses trends in various regions. The objectives of the study discussed are to establish the extent of private equity adoption in Kenya, identify common forms of private equity utilized, and determine typical exit strategies. Private equity can involve venture capital, leveraged buyouts, or mezzanine financing. Exits allow recycling of capital into new opportunities. The document provides context on private equity globally and in developing markets like Africa to frame the goals of the study.
This document discusses a study that analyzes the financial health of the Indian logistics industry from 2005-2012 using Altman's Z-score model. The study finds that the average Z-score for selected logistics firms was in the healthy to very healthy range during the study period. The average Z-score increased from 2006 to 2010 when the Indian economy was hit by the global recession, indicating the overall performance of the Indian logistics industry was good. The document reviews previous literature on measuring financial performance and distress using ratios and Z-scores, and outlines the objectives and methodology used in the current study.
A secure web based universal basic educational administrative
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A Secure Web-Based Universal Basic Educational Administrative
Management System: A National Capacity Building Strategy in
Education
Uduak Umoh* Patience Bassey
Department of Computer Science, University of Uyo, Uyo, AKS, Nigeria
udyaustynumoh@gmail.com
Abstract
Education in Nigeria is an instrument for effecting the development of its citizens in particular, and the nation in
general. The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) established by UBE Act, 2004 is introduced in
Nigeria to ensure unfettered access to nine years of formal basic education as well as reduce the incidence of
drop-out from the formal school system through improved relevance and efficiency. In this paper, we design,
implement and analyze a secure web-based universal basic educational administrative management system to
deal with the problem of administration overload in managing pupils, students, teachers, personnel and
curriculum data in both primary and junior secondary schools in Nigeria. We adopt the following sequence to
accomplish our goal, requirement analysis, architectural design, application design and implementation. The
study explores object-oriented database, PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor), Apache server pages and MySQL
DBMS tools. The System prototype is built on a three-tier client server architecture to provide UBEC, primary
and junior secondary institutions with broader information availability, better performance, and eliminate
internal security problem, paperwork and manpower. The framework will help to improve education capacity
building, reliability, robustness and quality.
Keywords: Web-based Database, Formal basic Education, Curriculum Data, Object-Oriented Design, Data-
Driven System, Universal Basic Education Commission.
1. Introduction
One of the controversial problems controlling the government, parents, guardians and the teachers in Nigerian
schools system is that of poor achievement of students and poor administration of schools at the primary and
junior secondary school level. The national policy on Education (1981) has stressed that no education system can
rise without proper administration and the provision of basic practical experience. In Nigeria today, there is a
Universal Basic Education (UBE) Programme which is nine (9) years. This programme is launched and executed
by the government and the people of the federal republic of Nigeria to eradicate illiteracy, ignorance and poverty
as well as simulate and accelerate National development, political consciousness and national integration. The
universal basic education (UBE) programme in Nigeria is a strategy for the achievement of education for all and
the education related millennium development goals for national capacity building.
The universal basic education (UBE) programme is managed by the universal basic education
commission (UBEC). The UBEC has the responsibility of coordinating the programme at the primary and junior
secondary level. The free and compulsory education policy instituted in the state has brought about increase in
number of schools, pupils/students, teachers etc. Information technology offers a variety of services for all
stakeholders in a commission.
Not only does a UBEC have all the information overload of a normal primary and junior secondary
institution, but it also has the extra burden of the primary and secondary school environment i.e. administration
overload in managing pupils, students, teachers, personnel and curriculum data. Currently most academic
institutions use an information system based on a database to handle the above problem. But in most cases,
because of the system architecture, only the administrative office personnel have access to the information. We
believe that this kind of information infrastructure results in redundant and imprecise data maintained at different
field sites by different personnel. For example, if the commission wants to access the current grades of the pupils
or students, they need to request this information from the school administrative office, and a written report will
be submitted in response. This wastes computer resources, manpower and time, and generate additional
paperwork. There is no reliable information system in Nigerian UBEC.
The goal of our paper is to design, implement and analyze a secure web-based universal basic
educational administrative management system otherwise called Universal Basic Educational Information
System for Nigerian Schools, to deal with the problem of administration overload in managing pupils, students,
teachers, personnel and curriculum data in both primary and junior secondary schools. Our main objective is to
provide an object-oriented web-based, data retrieval system for the Nigerian UBEC that will enable access by the
various users at all times. The system will serve as computer aided system to assist the universal basic education
in proper management of schools. . This will provide a platform to help UBEC take an action, answer questions
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or ask the right questions in order to boost decision making. The framework will help to improve education
capacity building, reliability, robustness and quality.
2. Background Of Study
Education in Nigeria is overseen by the Federal Ministry of Education, the Local authorities take responsibility
for implementing policy for state and controll public education and state schools at a regional level. The
education system in Nigeria is divided into Kindergarten, primary education, secondary education and tertiary
education. The Universal Basic Education, UBE, comes as a replacement for Nigeria’s Universal Primary
Education scheme of the 6-3-3-4 system of primary education. The 9-3-4 system of education is designed in
conformity with the MDGs and Education For All, EFA. The UBE involves 6 years of Primary School education
and 3 years of Junior Secondary School education, culminating in 9 years of uninterrupted schooling, and
transition from one class to another is automatic but determined through continuous assessment. This scheme is
monitored by the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, and has made it "free", "compulsory" and a
right of every child. Therefore, the UBEC law section 15 defines UBE as early childhood care and education.
The law stipulates a 9-year formal schooling, adult literacy and non-formal education, skill acquisition programs
and the education of special groups such as nomads and migrants, girl child and women, Al-majiri, street
children and disabled people (Aderinoye, 2007).
The federal government of Nigeria faced with the challenge of meeting the MDGs, believes that the
attainment of the goals will be put in jeopardy as long as the human and material resources of the country remain
under tapped. One of the strategies adopted by the country in her multi-pronged approach towards attaining these
goals and meeting the needs of people is the empowerment of people through education. The United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP) for its capacity to foster gender equity and sustain economic growth also
endorses early and ambitious investment in basic education.
The Universal Basic Education (UBE) Programme is a nine (9) year basic educational programme,
which is launched and executed by the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to eradicate
illiteracy, ignorance and poverty as well as stimulate and accelerate national development, political
consciousness and national integration. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo flagged off UBE on 30th
September 1999 in Sokoto , Sokoto State. The UBE Programme is Nigeria's strategy for the achievement of
Education for All (EFA) and the education-related Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) (Schultz, 2002).
The implementation process of the programme is on since 1999, but progress is hampered by lack of an
enabling law to execute certain aspects of the programme. It is a big relief when the President signed the UBE
Bill into law on 26th
May 2004 following its passage by the National Assembly. The UBE Act 2004 makes
provision for basic education comprising of ECCE, Primary and Junior Secondary Education. The financing of
basic education is the responsibility of States and Local Governments. However, the Federal Government has
decided to intervene in the provision of basic education with 2% of its Consolidated Revenue Fund. For states to
fully benefit from this Fund, criteria are established which states are to comply. The Act also provides for the
establishment of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to co-ordinate the implementation of the
programme at the states and local government through the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) of
each state and the Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs). The Universal Basic Education
Commission (UBEC) is formally established on 7th
October 2004. At the end of nine years of continuous
education, every child should acquire appropriate and relevant skills and values and be employable in order to
contribute his or her quota to National Development.
The objectives of UBE is to (i) ensure unfettered access to nine (9) years of formal basic education (ii)
provision of free Universal Basic Education for every Nigerian child of school going age (iii) reduce drastically
the incidence of drop-out from the formal school system, through improved relevance, quality and efficiency (iv)
ensuring the acquisition of appropriate levels of literacy, numeracy, manipulative, communicative and life skills
as well as the ethical, moral and civic values needed for laying a solid foundation for life-long learning.
However, the Universal Basic Education as introduced by the Federal Government of Nigeria described
above as laudable, is leaving many issues unresolved which are likely to bedevil the programme just as the UPE
Scheme. One of the issues left unresolved is the registration/management subsystem of the commission. The
management subsystem is the one which is responsible for creating, sorting, retrieving and saving information of
the junior secondary and primary schools integrated in the scheme. UBE, being broader than UPE, in addition to
providing educational opportunities to primary school age children, it also stresses the inclusion of girls and
women and a number of underserved groups: the poor, street and working children, rural and remote populations,
nomads, migrant workers, indigenous peoples, minorities, refugees, and the disabled. In 2000, Nigeria's literacy
rate was 52 percent (Babalola, 2000). In 1998, only 40% of all heads of households in Nigeria had any education
at all, 21% had only primary education, 14% had up to secondary education, while only 5% had post-secondary
education (UNDP, 1998). Data from the Federal Ministry of Education, Education Statistics (1996) showed that
only 14.1 million out of 21 million school-age children are enrolled in primary school. UBE was born from these
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startling statistics, to promote education among all citizens.
However UBE has caused an increase in Population of primary school pupils and secondary school
students because of the territory expound. To worsen the situation, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly
through the leadership of Governor Godswill Obot Akpabio has declared free and compulsory education and this
has increase the number of schools and students. The management of these schools and students has become
very important to enable the commission carried out better planning in the distribution of equipment and other
things. The commission however has an enrollment template which is basically used in carrying out registration;
there are three types of registration templates. The first one is use by LGEA to record number of school, pupils,
classroom etc. that exist therein. The second templates is use by the state to collect the records from different
Local Government Area Education Authority (LGAE) and the National templates being the third is used at the
federal level to know the number of school that exist in the country or different geopolitical zone.
Management Information Systems (MIS) is an organized approach to the study of the information needs
of an organization's management at every level in making operational, tactical, and strategic decisions. Its
objective is to design and implement procedures, processes, and routines that provide suitably detailed reports in
an accurate, consistent, and timely manner.In a management information system, modern, computerized systems
continuously gather relevant data, both from inside and outside an organization. This data is then processed,
integrated, and stored in a centralized database (or data warehouse) where it is constantly updated and made
available to all who have the authority to access it, in a form that suits their purpose (O’Brien and Marakas,
2010). MIS not only include software systems, but the entire set of business processes and resources that are
used to pull together information from functional or tactical systems. Data is then presented in a user-friendly
and timely manner so that mid and upper-level managers can use it to take the right actions. The primary
function of MIS according to Linda (2003) is to help a manager take an action, answer a question or ask the right
question. The questions or actions should directly relate to tactical or strategic goals.
3. Literature Review
Oye et al. (2011) review the challenges of e-learning in Nigerian University education based on the experience
of four developed countries, UK, Australia, Korea and France. The survey shows that these countries have: (i)
vision and action plans for e-learning, (ii) they have good government policies and financial support, (iii) they
earmark action programs and set committees with sufficient funds to pursue it goals, (iv) they believe in research
as a fundamental part of e-learning strategy, and lastly (v) they embark on awareness, training and motivational
programs. The paper pointed out that, for the challenges of Nigerian university education to be reduced to
minimum, the Federal Government should improve on educational funding as UNESCO recommended 26% of
the annual budget. In addition the government should fulfill her promise on the issue of improving Electricity
supply in the country. Furthermore, the study stress that university administrators should embark on awareness
and training of staff on the use of ICTs, with motivations attached. Ochoche (2008), proposes a revolutionary
approach to the evaluation of students at both primary and secondary schools. The procedure being proposed
takes on more the characteristics of a survey designed to assess not just the achievements of students, the course
and the programme, but also the effectiveness of the teachers who form a major part of the whole education
machinery.
Aczel et al. (2008) investigate how organizations in developing countries perceive the challenge of
building capacity in e-learning expertise. Data is collected on six such organizations, and a range of perceived
rationales and constraints are identified. The study hypothesizes a four-part framework to define the e-learning
capacity gaps that these circumstances appear to represent: the “instructional design capacity gap”, the
“production capacity gap”, the “tutorial capacity gap” and the “community building gap”. The framework is used
to re-examine the data to explore the ways in which the organizations’ e-learning activities might constitute
strategic responses to the hypothesized capacity gaps. Yegon et al, (2014) compare challenges affecting adoption
of e-learning for capacity building in public service sectors of Kenya and South Africa. Cluster sampling
methodology is used and data analysed using SPSS. The study population represented participants who
underwent through a capacity building course African leadership in ICT (ALICT) course offered by GESCI.
Komba (2009) documents and discuss the initiatives that Tanzania has taken to expand educational
opportunities at various levels using open and distance learning (ODL) approaches. The paper begins by
explaining the socio-political context for ODL in Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar and proceeds to recount the
distance education initiatives that have been established over time using both the longstanding traditional
technologies and new media and technology. Agbetuyi, P. A. and Oluwatayo, J. A. (2012) discuss the correlate
existing between information and communication technology and education and the extent to which it has
affected the Nigerian system of education. The setback and obstacles to its full actualization is also examined.
Romeo et al (2012) attempt to build the ICT education (ICTE) capacity of the next generation of Australian
teachers through its focus on pre-service teachers, teacher educators and the new Australian Curriculum by
providing an overview of the project including a description of its genesis in a changing educational and political
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landscape, its structure and operations, its grounding in contemporary theory, the research opportunities it has
engendered and its tangible outcomes.
Umoh et al (2012) we design, implement and analyze a web-based database management system: an
Industrial application, otherwise called Paper Recycling Production Information System (PRPIS) to deal with the
problem of industrial overload in managing production cost, revenue sales and quantity recycled. Umoh et al,
(2007) we design, implement and analyze a web-based Educational Administrative Management System
otherwise called Student Information System (SIS) to deal with the problem of administration overload in
managing student, faculty, personnel and course data in Universities. Umoh et al. (2009) adopt a state-of-the-art
technology to design an Object-Oriented Database Management System (OODBMS) for the management of
information in Nigerian Universities. The study applies the object-oriented design tools to create a database
model that is reliable, dependable and secure. The work focuses on creating a unified modeling language (UML)
structure by specifying the use case, classes, and activities in the client-server application.
4. Research Methodology
We adopt the following sequence to accomplish our goal; Requirement analysis, Architectural Design,
Application design and implementation and Analysis. Object-oriented design approach is adopted in this paper
which addresses three pervasive problems: quality, productivity and flexibility. Information systems developed
with the traditional approach have been notoriously error-prone, expensive and inflexible. The object-oriented
approach has the potential to reduce errors, cost and increase flexibility because of its inherent features. In
requirements analysis, the application is designed on a web-based architecture so that reliable access from
anywhere in the UBEC and in schools is achieved. Language is platform independent and must provide easy
implementation of the software Engineering concepts and principles, providing the software reuse, object-
oriented structure, maintainability and reliability. A prototype of the application is provided. Later changes in the
requirement and user interface are made based on this prototype. The application should provide access to the
following users; UBEC, Primary schools, Junior secondary schools, Pupils, Students and Administrative office
personnel. These users form the use cases employed in this work. The paper evaluated the different client/server
models based on (Umoh and Nwachukwu, 2007) and adopted three-tier architecture.
5. Designs and Implementation
The implementation is based on the initial requirements of the work defined earlier. The following assumptions
are made for the simplicity of the initial prototype. (i) The users are believed to have computer competency
ranging from novices to expert. (ii) The user will have sufficient skill on using any web browser. (iii) As the
specification of the database is not concrete, the database and its relational tables could be designed and
modified according to future needs. (iv) The implementation is Database Management System (DBMS)
independent, so that the system could swap the backend DBMS without requiring extensive modification.
5.1 UBECS System Archtecture
A Secure Web-Based Universal Basic Educational Administrative Management System: A National Capacity
Building Strategy in Education prototype is built on a three-tier client server architecture as shown in Figure 1.
The client interface is simply a web browser where the user connects to the system and retrieves the data. In this
architecture, all the business logic is implemented on the middle-tier. While Apache 2.0 is configured as a web
server, for the middle-tier application, PHP server page is used. The PHP has been defined as very powerful
tools for the application logic, and the PHP server page as very helpful for the presentation logic. Based on these
properties of Apache and PHP server pages the whole application logic is implemented in Apache where the
presentation logic is divided into the related PHP server pages. The connection between the middle-tier and the
database is established via MySQL Database connectivity. A relational database instance is created on MyQSL
Database, and populated for the implementation purpose.
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Figure 1: UBECIS System Architecture
5.2 UBECS Object Model
The UBECIS object model is developed according to the use-case defined earlier and the simplified model is
shown in Figure 2. The basic objects in the system are defined and the interaction between the objects
determined.
Figure 2: UBECIS Object Model
5.3 UBECS Database Model
The first step for designing a database model is to discover the candidate entities Ramakrishnan and Gehrke
(2000). For this reason, based on the use-cases, the main entities of the database are selected. According to these
entities, the relations between them are developed. UBECS database model has five logical subdivisions as
shown in Figure 5. These include academic, administration, primary school, junior secondary school and system.
Each subdivision has its unique tables and relations. The database for the UBEC prototype consists of a database
instance on MySQL database server. The structure of the database instance is explained in the design phase.
Database
Client/Web
browser
Web Browser
1. Tier
Web Server
Application logic
2. Tier
Web Server and database
3. Tier
Web
ServerINTERN
ET
Web
Server
Client
1st-Tier
Log writer
Presentation Logic
Login
Primary School
Junior Sec. School
Pupils
Student
School Head
Dept. Head
Communicator
Beam
Pool Manager
Connection
Pool
Database
3rd-Tier
Calls
Requests
Sends Query
Sends Results
Gets a Connection
Sends Result
Calls
Calls
Responds
2nd - Tier
Forwrds
UBEC Server
Initialize ()
Execute Login ()
Executor ()
Goto Page ()
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According to the main entities, the related data subjects, tables and relations are created, and database structure is
created using SQL DDL. After creating the tables and relations, the database is populated with data for
implementation purpose. The main purpose of this application is to support the Nigerian Universal Basic
Education informational, educational and administrative tasks and their requirements conveniently and
consistently. To accomplish these tasks, authorized users are given access to the system according to their
privileges and responsibilities. Related menu options are provided to them. The UBEC is developed with the
following development tools; Windows XP, Macromedia Dream Weaver MX2004 is used with VMware
Workstation version 4.0. Apache version 2.0 (web server) PHP 4.2.2 (web scripting language, and My SQL
version 3.32.54 (Database server) running on Red Hat Linux Operating System.
Figure 5: UBEC Database Model
5.4 Screen Shots Of UBECS
In this section, we present some of the screen shots of the system. The similar functions and pages are not
repeated for each type of user. Figure 6 shows the application’s Login Page. This interface provides the user with
the welcome page or home page of the application. This is the only entry point for the system by all users, where
the login screen prompts users for user name and identification password. Once the user authenticates the
application successfully, the Home Interface is loaded within the browser as shown in Figure 6. Figure 7 shows
the Main Interface which allowed permissible administrative procedures to be carried out. This interface contains
controls and the entire hyperlink. The logic of the main interface changes base on who logs on. If it is
administrator, the right to read/write is given else if client then read only permission is active. By clicking add
new school button, a sub menu opens requesting for either primary section or secondary section. Depending on
what the user selects, the registration form is displayed as shown in Figure 8 and Figure 9. The Summary
templates of sample primary and junior secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria are presented in Figure
10 and Figure 11. The templates give comprehensive lists of all the schools entered into the system. From this
summary sheet, a total number of males/females in each school can be computed easily and the total number of
schools in a particular local government area can also be viewed. Unlike the manual registration template, the
proposed web-based system is more efficient and accurate as little or no error in the aggregation of schools is
inherent.
Admin. Unit
Library
Bursary
Sch. Clinic
Domitary
Name of
Sch.
No. of
Teachers
No of Blocks
Pupils
Administrative Primary
school
Jnr. secondary
school
System
Name of
Sch.
LGA
Teachers
No. of Block
Student
Users
Login Details
Subject
Curriculum
Subject Grades
Subject Enrlmnt
Classrooms
Laboratory
Academic
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Figure 6: UBECS HOME/LOGIN Interface
Figure 7: UBECS Main Interface
Figure 8: UBEC Primary school registration form
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Figure 9: UBEC Junior secondary school registration form
Figure 11: Summary template of Sample Primary School in Akwa Ibom State
Figure 12: Summary Template of Sample Junior Secondary School in State.
6. Conclusion
In this paper, we present a Secure Web-Based Universal Basic Educational Administrative Management System:
A National Capacity Building Strategy in Education for Nigerian Universal Basic education Commission.
UBECS will provide primary and junior secondary institutions with broader information availability, better
performance, and eliminate internal security problem, paperwork and manpower. The study also present a three-
tier secure UBE information Object model for Nigerian UBEC which will help to alleviate the problems of
information overload, insecurity, wastage of computer resources, manpower and time associated with the
existing manual system thus, leading to high national capacity building in education in Nigeria. We design and
develop UBECS using PHP scripting language and Apache as the web server. For database-tier, and instance of
the database for UBEC is created using MySQL and populated with data.
In the future more user types can be added to the system for the implementation purpose to get accurate
information from institutions. Another type of user for future enhancement is the system administrator who can
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be given the capability to see the current online users, their activities and to perform any online support
maintenance. Currently, the system uses session management features for session tracking. Additional security
feature, the access to the system can be limited to the intranet by checking the IP address of the client in the
implementation.
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