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.
Quest in Education ISSN0048-6434 January 2018VIBHUTI PATEL
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Implementation of educational reforms and human capital development in niger ...Alexander Decker
ย
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.
The Association for Contemplative Mind in Higher Education (ACMHE) is a multidisciplinary nonprofit that advocates for integrating contemplative practices into higher education. It aims to cultivate personal and social awareness, support meaningful inquiry, and educate citizens who promote compassion. The ACMHE emerged from the Association for Contemplative Mind in response to the growing field of contemplative education. It brings together educators and scholars to develop a culture of contemplation and integrate all aspects of learning.
Adult and non formal education programmes of non-governmental organizations f...Alexander Decker
ย
This document discusses two case studies of non-governmental organization (NGO) adult and non-formal education programs for poverty alleviation in Nigeria. The first case study examines Accord for Community Development's skills training program, which teaches vocational skills like soap making, welding, and electrical work. Trainees receive practical and entrepreneurship training to help them start small businesses. The second case study looks at Community Development Foundation's program combining literacy, numeracy, and livelihood skills training. Both programs aim to provide skills that improve incomes and lift people out of poverty. The document aims to identify lessons that can improve adult education programs for poverty reduction.
This document discusses the importance of quality and functional physics education for national transformation in Nigeria. It argues that physics education plays a key role in technological advancement and economic development, and is thus crucial for any nation seeking to progress. The document outlines several challenges facing the Nigerian education system, including inadequate funding, poor facilities, and lack of qualified teachers. It emphasizes that governments must commit to implementing educational policies and strengthening collaboration between different levels of government to improve physics education. Providing citizens with knowledge of physics will help root Nigeria's technological culture and lay the foundation for national reconstruction and stability.
Evaluation of community participation in unicef assisted adult and nonGabriel Ken
ย
The study was aimed at evaluating community participation in UNICEF assisted adult and non-formal education literacy programmes in South East zone of Nigeria. Seven research questions and three null hypotheses were formulated. The study was a descriptive survey involving one hundred and sixty seven UNICEF- assisted adult and non-formal education literacy centers
11.political leadership and the development of education programme in nigeria...Alexander Decker
ย
This document discusses the relationship between political leadership and education program development in Nigeria and lessons for other African nations. It finds that successive Nigerian governments, both military and civilian, have pursued education programs aligned with their ideologies and priorities. Funding has been inadequate and dependent on the ruling government's priorities. Many African countries experienced political instability in the 1990s, compounding education spending issues. To reduce illiteracy and achieve education for all goals, Nigeria and other African nations need focused political leadership that develops long-lasting education programs to advance their nations technologically. The political system influences education policy formulation and resource allocation. Education policy reflects the ruling party's ideology.
Quest in Education ISSN0048-6434 January 2018VIBHUTI PATEL
ย
We request authors to send their original research-based articles and book reviews on issues concerning education. As Quest in Education publishes peer-reviewed articles, the authors should be ready to wait for seeing their article in print.
Implementation of educational reforms and human capital development in niger ...Alexander Decker
ย
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.
The Association for Contemplative Mind in Higher Education (ACMHE) is a multidisciplinary nonprofit that advocates for integrating contemplative practices into higher education. It aims to cultivate personal and social awareness, support meaningful inquiry, and educate citizens who promote compassion. The ACMHE emerged from the Association for Contemplative Mind in response to the growing field of contemplative education. It brings together educators and scholars to develop a culture of contemplation and integrate all aspects of learning.
Adult and non formal education programmes of non-governmental organizations f...Alexander Decker
ย
This document discusses two case studies of non-governmental organization (NGO) adult and non-formal education programs for poverty alleviation in Nigeria. The first case study examines Accord for Community Development's skills training program, which teaches vocational skills like soap making, welding, and electrical work. Trainees receive practical and entrepreneurship training to help them start small businesses. The second case study looks at Community Development Foundation's program combining literacy, numeracy, and livelihood skills training. Both programs aim to provide skills that improve incomes and lift people out of poverty. The document aims to identify lessons that can improve adult education programs for poverty reduction.
This document discusses the importance of quality and functional physics education for national transformation in Nigeria. It argues that physics education plays a key role in technological advancement and economic development, and is thus crucial for any nation seeking to progress. The document outlines several challenges facing the Nigerian education system, including inadequate funding, poor facilities, and lack of qualified teachers. It emphasizes that governments must commit to implementing educational policies and strengthening collaboration between different levels of government to improve physics education. Providing citizens with knowledge of physics will help root Nigeria's technological culture and lay the foundation for national reconstruction and stability.
Evaluation of community participation in unicef assisted adult and nonGabriel Ken
ย
The study was aimed at evaluating community participation in UNICEF assisted adult and non-formal education literacy programmes in South East zone of Nigeria. Seven research questions and three null hypotheses were formulated. The study was a descriptive survey involving one hundred and sixty seven UNICEF- assisted adult and non-formal education literacy centers
11.political leadership and the development of education programme in nigeria...Alexander Decker
ย
This document discusses the relationship between political leadership and education program development in Nigeria and lessons for other African nations. It finds that successive Nigerian governments, both military and civilian, have pursued education programs aligned with their ideologies and priorities. Funding has been inadequate and dependent on the ruling government's priorities. Many African countries experienced political instability in the 1990s, compounding education spending issues. To reduce illiteracy and achieve education for all goals, Nigeria and other African nations need focused political leadership that develops long-lasting education programs to advance their nations technologically. The political system influences education policy formulation and resource allocation. Education policy reflects the ruling party's ideology.
Childrenโs Participation in Schooling and Education in Pastoralist Woredas of...QUESTJOURNAL
ย
ABSTRACT: Pastoralists are among the marginalized groups of society who live in a marginalized environment and whose livelihood is exposed to the vagaries of climate and harsh environmental conditions. This study explores into impediments of pastoral childrenโs participation into schooling and education with particular emphasis on the primary school of selected Woreda, Afar Zone. To achieve this purpose, a qualitative research method was employed. Participants of the study were selected by employing purposive sampling mainly on the basis of their roles related to schooling. Seven members of parent teacher associations, 20 teachers, 4 school principals, 14 education experts and officials, a total of 45 respondents took part in the study. Data were collected through the use of different instruments: Strutted interview, focus group discussion, and document review and observation checklist. The data obtained through these data collection instruments were analysed thematically. The steps involved were organizing and preparing data for analysis, reading through all data, coding, generating a description of the settings and people and identifying categories or themes for analysis, representing descriptions and themes in the qualitative narrative and interpretation. The study identified several cultural and economic barriers such as early marriage, lack of interest for modern education, parental level of education, mobility, child labor, poverty and finance. The results also showed that existence of both supply and demand side constraints. Problem of funding, inability to attract and retain qualified teaching staff, poorly equipped schools and community perception of modern education as a threat to pastoralist way of life were the major supply related shortcomings. The demand side limitations were identified as dispersed settlement patterns, demand for child labour, bride-price and peer pressure. Mandatory seasonal mobility, frequent conflicts and conflict induced displacement were cited as the most pronounced disenabling features.Drought and harsh weather were the driving forces of mobility. Competition over water sources and pastureland coupled with border dispute and cattle raid were identified as the long standing causes of armed conflict which in turn result in school activity disruption. Thus, based on the findings, recommendation is made to planners and policymakers so as to alleviate the observed shortcomings. Improving quality of school facilities, sensitization campaign on the benefits of education, blended mode of delivery, peace dialogue to arrest recurring conflicts, self-proof of schools about their worthiness to the local community and rethinking of teacher incentive mechanisms are some of the important propositions made in view to avert the long standing legacy of educational under representation of the Afar pastoralist communities in Ethiopia.
Achieving basic education for all in Sierra Leone: trends, issues and prospectsPremier Publishers
ย
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.
Maurits Spoelder. The Conceptualisation of Quality Education in Zambia. DRAFT...Maurits Spoelder
ย
This document provides an outline for a dissertation submitted for a Master's degree. It discusses conceptualizations of quality education in Zambia. The dissertation aims to generate insight into how national and international stakeholders define quality education in Zambia. It adopts a qualitative methodology using interviews with 17 stakeholders to understand their different perspectives. The dissertation concludes that stakeholders have markedly different views on quality education and generally ignore pedagogical processes. It argues a multidimensional model called the Capability Approach could help measure education quality in Zambia's socioeconomic context by considering factors beyond test scores.
The Policy and Practice of Preparing the Nigerian Teacher for the Challenges ...iosrjce
ย
Nigeria like all other countries in the world has a National Policy on Education which provides the
template to guide among other things the preparation of its teachers for the challenges of the new generation.
While this is on paper, its implementation is a serious challenge thereby making it difficult for the state to
effectively use the teacher as a tool of development to execute his mandate. This will make the state not to fulfil
its role in the new generation. It is therefore, the opinion of the authors that the Nigerian Government and other
stakeholders should brace up by summoning the political courage to faithfully implement its provisions on
teacher preparation as provided in the NPE so that the country will be a key player in the new generation.
Starting from the intro to the schemes via objectives and literacy rate, all the steps taken by the Govt. of India to increase the standard of education and hence the lifestyle.
Agenda for a transformative implementation of social studies curriculum in ni...Alexander Decker
ย
This document discusses strategies for transforming the implementation of social studies curriculum in Nigerian universities. It recommends integrating entrepreneurship education, poverty alleviation education, climate change education, and values education into the curriculum. It also suggests qualitatively training lecturers, regularly revising the curriculum, appraising lecturer and student performance, using collaborative instruction, and funding social studies education research. Potential constraints like limited curriculum reviews and funding are also noted. The goal is to equip students with skills to address Nigeria's challenges through a transformative social studies education.
This document summarizes the key points of a longer report on citizens' views on education in Nepal. It begins by introducing Katarina Tomasevski's "4As framework" for education being available, accessible, acceptable, and adaptable. It then provides context on Nepal's commitments to international conventions on education as a human right. The report uses a "10 rights framework" to assess compliance. While Nepal has expanded access to education, issues of quality and equity persist. The role of foreign aid is discussed. Community participation in education governance is emphasized, but current top-down approaches have not realized this potential. Civil society must play a role in advocating for citizens' education rights.
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.
The National Literacy Mission (NLM) was established in 1988 by the Government of India with the goal of eradicating illiteracy and imparting functional literacy to non-literates. The NLM seeks to attain a literacy rate of 75% by 2007, focusing on imparting literacy to those aged 15-35, and giving special attention to disadvantaged groups like women, scheduled castes, tribes, and backward classes. The NLM operates flagship total literacy and post-literacy programs to achieve its aims. It has made progress in covering districts across India with its literacy campaigns.
Adult and non formal education in the global context.Alexander Decker
ย
This document summarizes an article on adult and non-formal education in a global context. It begins by defining key concepts such as what constitutes an adult and definitions of adult and non-formal education. It then explores how adult education is framed globally through initiatives like the Dakar Framework and Millennium Development Goals. International agencies supporting adult education, like UNESCO, UNICEF, UNDP are also discussed. Finally, it suggests developing countries increase funding for adult education, international agencies strengthen advocacy, and increased research to further enhance adult and non-formal education programs worldwide.
This document summarizes a study that assessed the psychological disposition of university students in Nigeria regarding functional education and national development. The study found:
1) There was a significant relationship between students' psychological disposition (perceptions and attitudes) and their views of functional education in Nigeria. Students had positive perceptions and attitudes toward functional education.
2) For Nigeria to develop, the educational system needs to be more practical and skills-focused to equip students to contribute to society and global trends in education.
3) Functional education empowers individuals and nations by providing skills for employment, self-reliance, and contributing to social and economic development. Developed countries achieved success through commitments to functional educational systems.
The document discusses youth development and skills training in India, outlining various national youth policies, challenges faced by Indian youth including low literacy and lack of skills, and programs run by different government ministries to provide skills training and boost employability. It notes the changing definition of "youth" in policies from ages 13-35 to 16-30 and priorities around developing identity, education, skills, and addressing unemployment.
The document discusses modern trends in curriculum development in Kerala, India. It outlines Kerala's efforts to develop the Kerala Curriculum Framework in 2007, which was informed by the National Curriculum Framework of 2005. The curriculum aims to promote social justice, environmental awareness, citizenship, nationalism, human rights, and science and technology. It advocates for learner-centered methods that emphasize direct experience, cooperative learning, and developing inquisitiveness. The curriculum also focuses on vocational training and integrating traditional knowledge with modern science. Overall, the document discusses Kerala's efforts to reform its education system to address the needs of its diverse population and envision a just, equitable and prosperous future society.
A secure web based universal basic educational administrativeAlexander Decker
ย
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.
Effective Management of Secondary Education as an Instrument for National Sec...iosrjce
ย
The document discusses the relevance and challenges of effective management of secondary education in Nigeria for national security and sustainable development. It finds that secondary education plays an important role in providing alternatives for national unity and development by meeting human needs. However, it faces challenges such as inadequate funding, lack of qualified teachers, poor infrastructure, and examination malpractice that hinder its effectiveness. The purpose is to identify the relevance of secondary education management for security and development and the challenges faced in achieving this.
This document provides an education status report for Gujarat, India. It discusses literacy rates in Gujarat which have increased significantly over time but remain lower for females, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes. The administrative structure and organizations involved in primary education in Gujarat are outlined. Budget allocations for education in Gujarat have increased but remain lower than many other Indian states on a per student basis. Key findings from annual education surveys in Gujarat are also summarized.
Unit x emerging trends in education English NotesThanavathi C
ย
This document discusses emerging trends in education such as globalization, liberalization, privatization, lifelong learning, and online education. Globalization is increasing integration worldwide through the flow of information, ideas, technologies, and people, impacting education systems. Liberalization refers to relaxing government restrictions, especially in economic policy. Privatization involves increasing the role of the private sector in education through deregulation and reduced government control. Lifelong learning emphasizes ongoing, voluntary pursuit of knowledge for personal or professional reasons. Online education uses electronic media and ICTs to deliver educational content and enable two-way communication between students and teachers over computer networks. The document examines the positive and negative impacts of these trends on education systems and societies.
Formulation And Implementation Of Educational Policies In NigeriaROCARE / ERNWACA
ย
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.
S8c1 chapter 1 facts and figures in education.Shivu P
ย
Education is the transfer of the acquired knowledge and skill necessary to lead the life from elders to the younger and visa versa and it is as old as the existence of life on this earth. The definitions, the borders, the nomenclature, the methods, the analyzing system, the quality, the quantity has changed over period, with different velocity at different places with new dimensions as the science progressed and as the society changed accepting things after debating and analyzing the right and wrong, and the usefulness of the same.
In this chapter some of the advantages in the present system of education, research base in education, influence of education on the social and economic development, various government policies in the process of providing education to its people, quality of education in different places, factors which retains the students in education or make them dropout, world class best school for few and poor school for many, factors which forces the children to become child labor and its effect on their education, the national literacy rates, private school and the government school, influence of socioeconomic status on the selection of school, geographical access to the school, language selection in education, transition rations in education from one stage to other (example from primary to higher primary education), teachers and infrastructures in school, place of living of the teachers and their preference of school for their children, training to the teachers, higher education in developing countries, role of stigma in education, the university system in higher education, and so on are mentioned. How we can solve some of the problems in these fields are also expressed in short.
An assessment of stakeholdersโ perception of the implementation of universal ...Alexander Decker
ย
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
Assessment of the implementation of the united nations childrenรญยปs education ...Alexander Decker
ย
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.
Childrenโs Participation in Schooling and Education in Pastoralist Woredas of...QUESTJOURNAL
ย
ABSTRACT: Pastoralists are among the marginalized groups of society who live in a marginalized environment and whose livelihood is exposed to the vagaries of climate and harsh environmental conditions. This study explores into impediments of pastoral childrenโs participation into schooling and education with particular emphasis on the primary school of selected Woreda, Afar Zone. To achieve this purpose, a qualitative research method was employed. Participants of the study were selected by employing purposive sampling mainly on the basis of their roles related to schooling. Seven members of parent teacher associations, 20 teachers, 4 school principals, 14 education experts and officials, a total of 45 respondents took part in the study. Data were collected through the use of different instruments: Strutted interview, focus group discussion, and document review and observation checklist. The data obtained through these data collection instruments were analysed thematically. The steps involved were organizing and preparing data for analysis, reading through all data, coding, generating a description of the settings and people and identifying categories or themes for analysis, representing descriptions and themes in the qualitative narrative and interpretation. The study identified several cultural and economic barriers such as early marriage, lack of interest for modern education, parental level of education, mobility, child labor, poverty and finance. The results also showed that existence of both supply and demand side constraints. Problem of funding, inability to attract and retain qualified teaching staff, poorly equipped schools and community perception of modern education as a threat to pastoralist way of life were the major supply related shortcomings. The demand side limitations were identified as dispersed settlement patterns, demand for child labour, bride-price and peer pressure. Mandatory seasonal mobility, frequent conflicts and conflict induced displacement were cited as the most pronounced disenabling features.Drought and harsh weather were the driving forces of mobility. Competition over water sources and pastureland coupled with border dispute and cattle raid were identified as the long standing causes of armed conflict which in turn result in school activity disruption. Thus, based on the findings, recommendation is made to planners and policymakers so as to alleviate the observed shortcomings. Improving quality of school facilities, sensitization campaign on the benefits of education, blended mode of delivery, peace dialogue to arrest recurring conflicts, self-proof of schools about their worthiness to the local community and rethinking of teacher incentive mechanisms are some of the important propositions made in view to avert the long standing legacy of educational under representation of the Afar pastoralist communities in Ethiopia.
Achieving basic education for all in Sierra Leone: trends, issues and prospectsPremier Publishers
ย
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.
Maurits Spoelder. The Conceptualisation of Quality Education in Zambia. DRAFT...Maurits Spoelder
ย
This document provides an outline for a dissertation submitted for a Master's degree. It discusses conceptualizations of quality education in Zambia. The dissertation aims to generate insight into how national and international stakeholders define quality education in Zambia. It adopts a qualitative methodology using interviews with 17 stakeholders to understand their different perspectives. The dissertation concludes that stakeholders have markedly different views on quality education and generally ignore pedagogical processes. It argues a multidimensional model called the Capability Approach could help measure education quality in Zambia's socioeconomic context by considering factors beyond test scores.
The Policy and Practice of Preparing the Nigerian Teacher for the Challenges ...iosrjce
ย
Nigeria like all other countries in the world has a National Policy on Education which provides the
template to guide among other things the preparation of its teachers for the challenges of the new generation.
While this is on paper, its implementation is a serious challenge thereby making it difficult for the state to
effectively use the teacher as a tool of development to execute his mandate. This will make the state not to fulfil
its role in the new generation. It is therefore, the opinion of the authors that the Nigerian Government and other
stakeholders should brace up by summoning the political courage to faithfully implement its provisions on
teacher preparation as provided in the NPE so that the country will be a key player in the new generation.
Starting from the intro to the schemes via objectives and literacy rate, all the steps taken by the Govt. of India to increase the standard of education and hence the lifestyle.
Agenda for a transformative implementation of social studies curriculum in ni...Alexander Decker
ย
This document discusses strategies for transforming the implementation of social studies curriculum in Nigerian universities. It recommends integrating entrepreneurship education, poverty alleviation education, climate change education, and values education into the curriculum. It also suggests qualitatively training lecturers, regularly revising the curriculum, appraising lecturer and student performance, using collaborative instruction, and funding social studies education research. Potential constraints like limited curriculum reviews and funding are also noted. The goal is to equip students with skills to address Nigeria's challenges through a transformative social studies education.
This document summarizes the key points of a longer report on citizens' views on education in Nepal. It begins by introducing Katarina Tomasevski's "4As framework" for education being available, accessible, acceptable, and adaptable. It then provides context on Nepal's commitments to international conventions on education as a human right. The report uses a "10 rights framework" to assess compliance. While Nepal has expanded access to education, issues of quality and equity persist. The role of foreign aid is discussed. Community participation in education governance is emphasized, but current top-down approaches have not realized this potential. Civil society must play a role in advocating for citizens' education rights.
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.
The National Literacy Mission (NLM) was established in 1988 by the Government of India with the goal of eradicating illiteracy and imparting functional literacy to non-literates. The NLM seeks to attain a literacy rate of 75% by 2007, focusing on imparting literacy to those aged 15-35, and giving special attention to disadvantaged groups like women, scheduled castes, tribes, and backward classes. The NLM operates flagship total literacy and post-literacy programs to achieve its aims. It has made progress in covering districts across India with its literacy campaigns.
Adult and non formal education in the global context.Alexander Decker
ย
This document summarizes an article on adult and non-formal education in a global context. It begins by defining key concepts such as what constitutes an adult and definitions of adult and non-formal education. It then explores how adult education is framed globally through initiatives like the Dakar Framework and Millennium Development Goals. International agencies supporting adult education, like UNESCO, UNICEF, UNDP are also discussed. Finally, it suggests developing countries increase funding for adult education, international agencies strengthen advocacy, and increased research to further enhance adult and non-formal education programs worldwide.
This document summarizes a study that assessed the psychological disposition of university students in Nigeria regarding functional education and national development. The study found:
1) There was a significant relationship between students' psychological disposition (perceptions and attitudes) and their views of functional education in Nigeria. Students had positive perceptions and attitudes toward functional education.
2) For Nigeria to develop, the educational system needs to be more practical and skills-focused to equip students to contribute to society and global trends in education.
3) Functional education empowers individuals and nations by providing skills for employment, self-reliance, and contributing to social and economic development. Developed countries achieved success through commitments to functional educational systems.
The document discusses youth development and skills training in India, outlining various national youth policies, challenges faced by Indian youth including low literacy and lack of skills, and programs run by different government ministries to provide skills training and boost employability. It notes the changing definition of "youth" in policies from ages 13-35 to 16-30 and priorities around developing identity, education, skills, and addressing unemployment.
The document discusses modern trends in curriculum development in Kerala, India. It outlines Kerala's efforts to develop the Kerala Curriculum Framework in 2007, which was informed by the National Curriculum Framework of 2005. The curriculum aims to promote social justice, environmental awareness, citizenship, nationalism, human rights, and science and technology. It advocates for learner-centered methods that emphasize direct experience, cooperative learning, and developing inquisitiveness. The curriculum also focuses on vocational training and integrating traditional knowledge with modern science. Overall, the document discusses Kerala's efforts to reform its education system to address the needs of its diverse population and envision a just, equitable and prosperous future society.
A secure web based universal basic educational administrativeAlexander Decker
ย
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.
Effective Management of Secondary Education as an Instrument for National Sec...iosrjce
ย
The document discusses the relevance and challenges of effective management of secondary education in Nigeria for national security and sustainable development. It finds that secondary education plays an important role in providing alternatives for national unity and development by meeting human needs. However, it faces challenges such as inadequate funding, lack of qualified teachers, poor infrastructure, and examination malpractice that hinder its effectiveness. The purpose is to identify the relevance of secondary education management for security and development and the challenges faced in achieving this.
This document provides an education status report for Gujarat, India. It discusses literacy rates in Gujarat which have increased significantly over time but remain lower for females, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes. The administrative structure and organizations involved in primary education in Gujarat are outlined. Budget allocations for education in Gujarat have increased but remain lower than many other Indian states on a per student basis. Key findings from annual education surveys in Gujarat are also summarized.
Unit x emerging trends in education English NotesThanavathi C
ย
This document discusses emerging trends in education such as globalization, liberalization, privatization, lifelong learning, and online education. Globalization is increasing integration worldwide through the flow of information, ideas, technologies, and people, impacting education systems. Liberalization refers to relaxing government restrictions, especially in economic policy. Privatization involves increasing the role of the private sector in education through deregulation and reduced government control. Lifelong learning emphasizes ongoing, voluntary pursuit of knowledge for personal or professional reasons. Online education uses electronic media and ICTs to deliver educational content and enable two-way communication between students and teachers over computer networks. The document examines the positive and negative impacts of these trends on education systems and societies.
Formulation And Implementation Of Educational Policies In NigeriaROCARE / ERNWACA
ย
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.
S8c1 chapter 1 facts and figures in education.Shivu P
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Education is the transfer of the acquired knowledge and skill necessary to lead the life from elders to the younger and visa versa and it is as old as the existence of life on this earth. The definitions, the borders, the nomenclature, the methods, the analyzing system, the quality, the quantity has changed over period, with different velocity at different places with new dimensions as the science progressed and as the society changed accepting things after debating and analyzing the right and wrong, and the usefulness of the same.
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Spatial Distribution Pattern of Public Lower Basic Schools for the Implementation of Lower Basic Education in Rivers State
1. American Journal of Contemporary Management Research (AJCMR)
ISSN: 0092-119X
(April, 2021)
www.foreignjournals.org/USA/AJCMR-7402 1
SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION PATTERN OF LOWER BASIC
SCHOOLS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LOWER
BASIC EDUCATION IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
Osah, Sarah Oyemwen & Obasi, Kenneth Kelechi (PhD).
Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education,
University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Abstract
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. Since school
mapping is an integral aspect of micro-planning, every local government should be statutorily required to have
a comprehensive school map of its area that should be updated at least every decade. The services of
professional planners should be utilized by the Ministry of Education and should also ensure that modern
mapping equipment are deployed for this very important exercise.
Key words: GIS, basic education, spatial distribution, nearest neighbour analysis
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Introduction
A major objective of any nation is to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of its citizens. Education is
generally regarded as a catalyst for achieving this objective. Formal education is said to be a structured means
through which a nation develops its human resources by providing them with useful knowledge, skills, attitudes
and values which will enable them to be productive and active agents in socio-economic and political
development. It is globally recognized as a potent instrument for sustainable growth and development (Osah,
2021).
Quality education significantly improves the quality of lives of individuals, empowers them politically,
socially and economically, thereby developing in them the capacity to be liberated from the chains of poverty,
illiteracy, marginalization, social exclusion and ignorance (Obasi, 2018). Education is much more than what
many people understand it to be. Ordinarily, it goes beyond mere certification, reading and writing, it is a
process that instils good morals, a positive attitude towards life ethical behaviour and good human relations
(Osah, 2021). This is essential to human development. Ipso facto, education is an essential aspect of human
development because it provides an avenue to help people to grow economically and broaden their
understanding of cultural and social practices in the community. Education is the key to development as it opens
up a world of possibilities from advances in health care services, to innovative tools for use in agricultural
sector.
Going forward, in order to reap these benefits fully, there is a need to unleash the potential off the
human mind. The best way to achieve this is through education, and it should not be taken lightly (Osah, 2021).
It is on this premise that the United Nations (UN) in 1948 under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
(UDHR) declared education 'a right of everyone'. This was the first effort to organize and protect the human
rights of all people with regards to education (Moyn, 2014). After the 1948 Declaration, there were other major
international and Pan-African education related conferences and initiatives that were held and launched to
promote education as a right for all. In 1990, a world conference on Education for All (EFA) was held in
Jomtien, Thailand (Power, 2014). The Jomtien Declaration particularly led many countries to redefine and
update existing policies and programmes of basic education in their countries (Verspoor, 2008). This gave rise
to the introduction of the Universal Basic Education Programme in Nigeria in 1999 (Osah, 2021). Education is
an excellent equalizer that has the best chance of improving a personโs standard of living as well as positively
impacts the lives of those around them. Again, education provides people with the tools they need to avoid
exploitation and abuse effectively (Chapman, Muijs, Reynolds, Sammons, & Teddlie, 2015). Currently, the
World Bank has a campaign that aims at emphasizing equal learning opportunities for poverty reduction and
better human development. Having the necessary literacy skills could greatly help in reducing the number of
people living below the poverty line. That is why various governments across the globe are struggling to provide
free basic education to their people (Girltalkhq, 2019).
The Universal Basic Education (UBE) Programme is a nine year uninterrupted educational programme
that is free, compulsory and it comprises both the primary and junior secondary education (Obasi & Madu,
2018). It was designed to eradicate illiteracy, poverty and ignorance. The vision of the UBE programme as
stated by the Federal Government of Nigeria (2004) in her UBE Act of 2004 is that at the end of the nine years
of uninterrupted education programme, every child should have acquired appropriate and relevant literacy,
numerical and life skills that would enable them contribute their quota to the nation's development. The
fundamental objective of the UBE programme is to serve as a forerunner of national movement for the
actualization of the nation's universal basic education vision, working in consonance with stakeholders (Obasi &
Madu, 2018). The UBE bill was signed into law in 2004, following its passage by the National Assembly. The
formal school system of the UBE Programme is divided into lower basic education which is for children
between the ages of 6-11 years and upper basic education for children between the ages of 12-14 years.
However, the scope of this study is limited to lower basic education, conventionally called elementary or
primary education (Ohia & Obasi, 2016)
Lower basic education is the foundation upon which all the other levels of education stand. Whatever
happens at this level can either make or mar the other levels of the education system (Osah, 2021). The Federal
Government of Nigeria (2014) in her National Policy on Education stated the objectives of this level of
education, inter alia, to inculcate permanent literacy, numeracy and the ability to communicate effectively, to lay
a sound basis for scientific, critical and reflective thinking, to instil social, moral norms and values in the child.
It is also meant to develop in the child the ability to adapt to the changing environment, manipulative skills that
will enable the child function effectively in the society within the limits of the childโs capacity (Obasi, & Madu,
2018). Lower basic education provides children with basic understanding of various subjects as well as the skills
they will use throughout their lives.
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As acknowledged by the United Nations Childrenโs Fund (2019), providing children with this
education has many positive effects that include decreasing poverty, decreasing child mortality rates,
encouraging gender equality and increasing environmental concern. Lower basic schools provide children with
some of their first opportunities to meet people from different religions, races and socio-economic statuses, as
well as people with different disabilities. Elementary school teachers therefore, have a unique chance to teach
children about tolerance and respect (Learning.org, 2021). Commenting on the critical role of basic education,
Study International (2020) remarked that children undergo the most remarkable brain growth up until the age of
eight. Hence, education at this stage is crucial in developing their emotional, social, cognitive and physical
foundation for lifelong learning and wellbeing. In the same vein, McGee (2018) stated that the fundamental goal
of a quality basic education is to establish, create and offer opportunities to kids of various ages as they enter the
education system. Through a balanced curriculum, it is intended to provide emotional and cognitive instruction
and to assist in social development (Igbokwe, 2015). A quality basic education allows a child to thrive, to learn
how to participate and to study and master the basics of the main course subjects. A very important aspect of
lower basic education that is often overlooked is the social skills that come from interacting with teachers,
pupils and others (Igu, Ogba, & Igwe, 2014).
Lower basic education is therefore an opening stage for the child to actively participate in subsequent
levels of education. Uma, Ike-Inegbu and Uduma (2018) noted that lower basic education is made available for
children and is planned to give pupils solid basis in reading, writing and mathematics along with an elementary
understanding of other subjects such as history, geography, natural science, social science, religion, art and
music. These subjects help to build pupilsโ skills in obtaining and processing information needed to exist well in
the home and society (Igu, et al., 2014). Formal schooling at this level of basic education does not require any
previous formal education; however it is becoming ever more common for children to have attended a pre-
primary programme before entry into lower basic schools (Osah, 2021). Access to basic education involves
making schools to be within the reach of all irrespective of gender, socio-economic status, physical challenge or
tribe (Obasi, 2018). Universal access to and completion of basic education is a right of all school age children.
That is why the spatial distribution of schools has received serious interest in recent times (Obasi, & Madu,
2018).
Proper spatial distribution of schools is vital to enhance access. Distribution of schools has an effect on
the participation rate and access to schools (Obasi, 2019). Ikpasaja (2014) observed that the government has not
taken into account inequalities existing among regions, social groups and geographical areas in the distribution
of basic education schools in Nigeria. Construction of schools should be done with both national and
international standards of schoolโs placement. Duze (2010) noted that many schools are situated around noisy
areas and vulnerable to traffic accidents on the adjacent of main roads. Some schools are also located on steep
slope and rigid areas. Some schools also concentrate only in the centre of the town while others are far from the
residential houses of students. Schools need good environment for effective learning outcomes. Hence, schools
need to be located on fitting location; these fitting locations should also be the most advantageous and
economical to the public in terms of accessibility. Bukhari, Rodzi and Noordin (2010) reported that location of
schools has always been done without the use of any scientific methods and has led to sprouting of schools in
unsuitable locations.
A foremost scientific method for identifying the locations of schools is Geographical Information
System (GIS). Aschale (2017) submitted that a GIS is a special purpose digital database in which an ordinary
spatial coordinating system is the primary reference. Also, Jamal (2016) observed that GIS technology supports
the selection of suitable and appropriate location of institutions by incorporating and taking into account both
national and international selection site standards. GIS technology collects, stores, integrates and analyses
spatial data. Data from maps, aerial photos, satellite images or field data, retrieval, and search of data,
transformation of data, analysis and modelling and spatial statistics are things required when using the GIS
technology (Bivand, Pebesma, Gomez-Rubio, & Pebesma, 2013). One of the main objectives for using GIS
technology is to enable policy makers locate schools in order to establish the spatial pattern of distribution and
identify proposed site for new schools. A GIS application can be used to improve the provision of educational
and instructional support services to pupils (Osah, 2021). This should be done in the implementation of
educational programmes to reduce the number of out-of-school children that cannot access basic education
institutions in order to ensure equity and equality of access (Richards, 2014). The equity concept can be
operational by minimizing variability of access to educational services (Osah, 2021). Variability can be
measured in terms of the standard deviations or variance of residence to place of educational services. Hence,
the more the schools, the closer each potential user is to the one serving him or her (Rawls, cited in Wazzan,
2017). The Nearest Neighbour Analysis (NNA) is a descriptive statistical tool used to determine the spatial
pattern of schools distribution after they have been located.
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Nearest neighbour analysis is a concept that was originally developed by plant ecologists Clark and
Evans in 1954 towards the distribution of various developed plant species over the earth surface (Osah, 2021).
The method indicates the degree to which any observed distribution deviates from what may be expected, if the
distributions of points are random. The Nearest neighbour tool measures the distance between each feature and
its nearest neighbour's. Then the average distance of the entire nearest neighbour is taken (Osah, 2021). If the
average nearest neighbour index is < 1, the pattern exhibits clustering. If the index is > 1, the trend is toward
dispersion. However it is regular when it is =2.15. The average nearest neighbour index is calculated as the
observed mean distance divided by the expected mean distance (Osah, 2021). This can help to determine if the
pattern of schools distribution is clustered, dispersed or random (Tanveer, Balz, Sumari, Shan, &Tanweer,
2019). A clustered spatial pattern shows that the schools are not evenly distributed. An uneven distribution
means that most pupils in the area would not have access to schools (Mustapha, Akintunde, Alaga, Badru,
Ogbole, Samuel, & Samuel, 2016). A dispersed spatial pattern of schools distribution reveals that the schools
are evenly distributed which is a strong indicator of equal access to schools (Valenzuela, Bellei, & Rรญos, 2014).
A random spatial pattern of schools distribution means that the distribution is neither clustered non dispersed
(Osah, 2021).
Statement of the Problem
Educational facilities are essential to educational development and human capacity building. Both the
educational institutions and other educational resources are critical components in the education process. In
ensuring unfettered access to basic education which is the right of every child, it is the responsibility of the
government to provide these facilities in such a manner that no child of school age, irrespective of his or her
gender, racial background, religion or socio-economic status is left behind. However, the distribution of schools
in most part of Nigeria and Rivers state in particular is mostly determined based on political affiliation and
convenience that is devoid of equity and economic rationality.
The obvious consequence is gross imbalance in their provision resulting to overutilization and
underutilization of educational institutions in a particular area. These imbalance in the provision of educational
institutions impacts negatively on access, participation, completion rates and ultimately, the Universal Basic
Education programme. It is obvious that lower basic schools in most areas had been established without
considering how they are distributed in order to guarantee access and economic efficiency. Lack of map
showing the distribution pattern of the schools in the study area has made it very difficult for educational
planners and policy makers to see at a glance how these schools are spread. This dangerous situation was the
fundamental reason for this study to examine the spatial distribution of lower basic schools in Rivers State.
Purpose of the Study
This study sets out to identify the spatial pattern of distribution of existing lower basic schools in Rivers State
Research Questions
What is the spatial pattern of distribution of existing lower basic schools in Rivers State?
Methods
The research design used for this study was the descriptive survey. The population for the study was
the 942 public lower basic schools in the 23 Local Government Areas in Rivers State, Nigeria. A sample of 289
schools was used for the study. Stratified random sampling technique was used to draw the sample for the study.
The twenty three Local Government Areas were stratified into upland and riverine areas. Simple random
sampling was used to draw four (4) Local Government Areas from each sub-group. All the schools in each of
the selected Local Government Areas were used for the study. A handheld Global Positioning System (GPS)
receiver was the instrument used for the study. The handheld GPS receiver was used to determine the
geographical locations of all the public lower basic schools in Rivers State to determine the pattern of
distribution. The nearest neighbour analysis was used to answer the research question. When Rn (average
nearest neighbour index) is less than 1, the pattern is clustered. When Rn is greater than 1, the trend is towards
dispersion and when Rn is equal to 2.15 the trend is regular.
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Results
Research Question: What is the spatial pattern of distribution of existing lower basic schools in Rivers State?
Figure 1
Average Nearest Neighbour Summary of Public Lower Basic Schools in Abua/Odual Local Government Area
From figure 1, the average nearest neighbour index (Rn) for Abua/Odual Local Government Area is
0.84 and the calculated z-score is -2.198. Since Rn< 1 and the calculated z-score is within the critical values of <
-2.58, the spatial pattern of public lower basic schools distribution is clustered, however there is a less than 5%
likelihood that this clustered pattern could be as a result of random chance.
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Figure 2
Average Nearest Neighbour Summary of Public Lower Basic Schools in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area
From figure 2, the average nearest neighbour index (Rn) for Akuku-Toru Local Government Area is
1.36 and the calculated z-score is 3.22. Since Rn>1 and the z-score is within the critical values of > 2.58, the
spatial pattern of public lower basic schools distribution is dispersed, however there is a less than 1% likelihood
that this dispersed pattern could be the result of random chance.
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Figure 3
Average Nearest Neighbour Summary of Public Lower Basic Schools in Bonny Local Government Area
From figure 3, the average nearest neighbour index (Rn) for Bonny Local Government Area is 0.91 and
the calculated z-score is -0.834. Since Rn< 1 and the z-score is within the critical values of -1.65 to 1.65, the
spatial pattern of public lower basic schools distribution does not appear to be significantly different than
random.
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Figure 4
Average Nearest Neighbour Summary of Public Lower Basic Schools in Degema Local Government Area
From figure 4, the average nearest neighbour index (Rn) in Degema Local Government Area is 1.73
and the calculated z-score is 6.33. Since Rn>1 and the z-score is within the critical values of > 2.58, the spatial
pattern of public lower basic schools distribution is dispersed, however there is a less than 1% likelihood that
this dispersed pattern could be the result of random chance.
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Figure 5
Average Nearest Neighbour Summary of Public Lower Basic Schools in Ikwerre Local Government Area
From figure 5, the average nearest neighbour index (Rn) in Ikwerre Local Government Area is 0.24
and the calculated z-score is -9.48. Since Rn< 1 and the z-score is within the critical values of < -2.58, the
spatial pattern of public lower basic schools distribution is clustered, however there is a less than 1% likelihood
that this clustered pattern could be the result of random chance.
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Figure 6
Average Nearest Neighbour Summary of Public Lower Basic Schools in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area
From figure 6, the average nearest neighbour index (Rn) in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area is
0.72 and the calculated z-score is -4.042. Since Rn< 1 and the z-score is within the critical values of < -2.58, the
spatial pattern of public lower basic schools distribution is clustered, however there is a less than 1% likelihood
that this clustered pattern could be the result of random chance.
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Figure 7
Average Nearest Neighbour Summary of Public Lower Basic Schools in Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area
From figure 7, the average nearest neighbour index (Rn) in Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area is
0.83 and the calculated z-score is -1.302. Since Rn< 1 and the z-score is within the critical values of -1.65 to
1.65, the spatial pattern of public lower basic schools distribution does not appear to be significantly different
than random.
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Figure 8
Average Nearest Neighbour Summary of Public Lower Basic Schools in Port Harcourt Local Government Area.
From figure 8, the average nearest neighbour index (Rn) in Port Harcourt Local Government Area is
0.73 and the calculated z-score is -3.739. Since Rn< 1 and the z-score is within the critical values of < -2.58, the
spatial pattern of public lower basic schools distribution is clustered, however there is a less than 1% likelihood
that this clustered pattern could be the result of random chance. From Figures 1-8, the nearest neighbour
analysis for the distribution of lower basic schools in the study area revealed a clustered pattern for the overall
distribution of lower basic schools in Rivers state.
Discussion
Finding from the study showed that the pattern of distribution of existing lower basic schools in Rivers
State is clustered. This is in agreement with the studies of Ibara (2019), Oloko-Oba et al. (2016) and Abba
(2010). Their studies on spatial distribution of schools in Funtua educational zone of Kastina state, Ilorin West
Local Government Area of Kwara State, and Rivers State respectively revealed a clustered pattern. Also, in a
study carried out in Bida City, Nigeria by Haruna and Banki as reported by Wazzan (2017), findings showed
that their distribution patterns were not guided by population distribution in the wards (L.Q varied between 0-
6.8 for primary schools and 0-27.2 for secondary schools). This implied that some areas in Bida City are
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deficient in basic education institutions and quite a number of the inhabitants have inadequate access to these
institutions. However, the findings of Aliyu, Shahidah and Aliyu(2013) and Hafeez, Akinola and Nzere (2019)
who carried out a related study in Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State and Ibadan, Oyo State
were different. Findings from their study showed that the pattern of school distribution was random.
The clustered pattern of distribution observed in the study area shows that there is an uneven
distribution of lower basic schools in Rivers state as a whole. Schools are not equally accessible by all pupils of
school age, leaving pupils to travel long distances to school. It appeared that priority was not given to the
parameters of school location by the agencies saddled with the responsibility of approving and locating schools.
Duze (2010) stated that closeness to homes for approval and location of schools is a very important
consideration since too far a distance to school could lead to complete dropout from the school system. Walking
long distances to school creates avenues for poor academic performance, poor participation, poor attendance
which eventually leads to repetition and withdrawals. Poor access to schools and other educational facilities also
leads to loss of potential manpower, wastages and an increase in private cost of transporting oneself to school.
In this case, both access and economic rationality is grossly compromised which is inimical to the UBE
programme. The nearest neighbour index in most of the local governments sampled was lower than the z-score
and the probability value of the eight local government sampled was below 5%. These further provided evidence
that the finding of the study was statistically significant and not as a result of random chance.
Conclusion
Based on the findings of the study, it was concluded that there is an uneven distribution of public lower
basic schools in Rivers state. This is as a result of poor consideration to spatial factors.
Recommendations
On the strength of the findings of the study, the following recommendations were made:
๏ท The governments of the states, through the various Ministries of Education should make specific
policies that should guide the establishment of schools and also ensure their strict compliance.
๏ท Since school mapping is an integral part of micro planning, every local government should have a
comprehensive school map of its area that should be updated at least every decade.
๏ท School mapping should be regularly carried out especially with the introduction of new education
programmes or when structural changes are to be carried out in the school system.
๏ท The services of professional educational planners should be utilized by the Ministry of Education
and modern equipment deployed for this exercise.
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