Katsina-Ala Multi-disciplinary Journal

By

¹T. Terver Udu, PhD

 ²I.A. Akem

¹Department of English & Literary Studies, College of Education, Katsina-Ala

²Department of Curriculum, College of Education, Katsina-Ala.

 
Abstract
This article considers Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as an imperative for the attainment of quality secondary education in Nigeria. It argues that secondary education constitutes the foundation of western education and if it is supported with ICT, it will prepare the learner for holistic education. ICT also makes education accessible and increases its quality. The article identifies and discusses some of the problems facing effective secondary education to include high ICT illiteracy rates, poor English language competence, attitude of government, and poor supply of amenities among others. It suggests that Government should initiate ways of fostering the ICT literacy skills of teachers by sponsoring them to workshops and short term programmes while head teachers on their part should ensure that computer studies are introduced right at the primary school level. It also suggests that government should give teachers at the primary and secondary levels better and improved work conditions to improve the quality of education offered at these levels.
 

BY

¹Mrs. Christiana Terrumun Adugh

²Mr. John Faeren Anyam

¹Home Economics Department,

College of Education, Katsina-Ala, Benue State.

²Fine and Applied Arts Department,

College of Education, Katsina-Ala, Benue State.

 
Abstract
This article points out the erroneous public use of the words textile and textiles as well as elucidating the subtle differences between the two identical terminologies. Emphasis is also given to woven and non-woven fabrics with particular focus on their designing techniques and production. The article hopes to educate and inform the general public on the subject matter.
 

by

I. A. Agih

Department of History

Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa

 
 
Abstract
The stage of development of any nation depends to a great extent on the level of resourcefulness of her people, which in turn is a direct reflection of the quality of training and development in education in that society. In Nigerian society, some form of education predated the western formal system of education. In this system of education, unlike the formal system of education that is broad, structured and classroom based, the training of the young ones was based on the apprenticeship, one to one and the emphasis was principally to meet the needs of the immediate society. The society has long realized that the non-formal system of education is still relevant as a means of transition phase to modern technology and for over all sustainable economic development in the 21^st century Nigeria. Since our main concern is with the encouragement of children in science and technology education from within using non-formal education system, the article intends at stimulating the process through the merging of non-formal education with academic qualification. This is crucial in paving way for improvement and efficiency in science and technology institutions in Nigeria.    
 

by

Terwase Chia

Department of Educational Psychology,

College of Education, Katsina-Ala

 
Abstract
The author of this article contends that all human behaviours are learned and can as such be unlearned. A quick survey of some of the behavior manifestations of students in schools which need or require some form of modifications has been undertaken in the article. The consequences of such behaviours on both the individual and larger society have also been examined. This article is of the view that Behavioural counseling techniques are effective tools in curbing such prevalent behaviours in schools such as truancy, drunkenness, smoking, examination misconduct, lateness, poor study habits, drug abuse etc. It therefore identified and discussed some basic behavioural counseling techniques and approaches that could be utilized by counsellors in refining students in secondary schools.
 

by

Sebastian Orafaga Bii

Department of Economics

College of Education, Katsina-Ala

 
 
Abstract
The economic impact of climate change is measured as the extent to which the climate of a given period affects social welfare in the period. Grim descriptions of the long-term consequences of climate change have given the impression that the climate impacts from green house gases (GHGS) threaten long term economic growth and development and hence future welfare. Adaptation to climate change is becoming increasingly important in the political and scientific debate. The reason for this is that climate change impacts are visible already today and will intensify in the next decades. The economic analysis of adaptation allows us to distinguish between autonomous adaptation by private agents on the one hand and collective adaptation measures by government entities on the other. The article posits that a differentiated adaptation strategy by consumers, producers, and policy makers requires more research into the climate impacts on different sectors of life in the Nigerian economy.

by

Felix Tersoo Gbaeren

Department of Political Science

College of Education, Katsina-Ala

 
 
 
 
Abstract
This article undertakes an excursion in to the past African traditional politics in order to assess how it fared during those periods, and examines how it has impacted on contemporary mode of African politics. The writer, using secondary data, found that the central notions in the course of analysis were community, equality, unity, good governance and participation. Despite real differences that hitherto existed among African indigenous socio-political systems which have their origin from the enormous ethno-cultural, linguistic and historical diversity within Africa, they still share common traits that give them the collective identity of African. The article thus concludes that Africa’s past remains a source of inspiration and guidance, to have a strong impact on the African psyche and is bound to continue into the future. This can be sustained through education, both formal and informal, and the pursuit of equality, freedom, and unity, the core elements of the ‘traditional’ African virtues.

by

Terna Iorkyosu

Department of Government

College of Advanced and Professional Studies, Makurdi

 
 
 
Abstract
The Principle of Zoning has slowly crept into Nigeria’s political existence, dating as far back as the second Republic in 1979 referred to, though unofficially, as the Rotational system. Since then, it has been used in both progressive and retrogressive manner by Nigeria’s political actors to achieve and attain political benefits. This situation has posed a dilemma of sorts for Nigeria’s political development. The article argues that if properly conceived and implemented, zoning will be a panacea for facilitating relative political equity. However, for long term political planning and structuring, it rather becomes a problem as it is essentially undemocratic and seriously promotes mediocrity. The analysis and findings show that the undemocratic nature of zoning notwithstanding, it can in the short term provide political stability through equity upon which the country’s political development can strive.
 

by

Ahangba Thaddeus Gbangban

Department of Social Studies

College of Education, Katsina-Ala, Benue State

 
 
 
Abstract
The problem of integrated rural development is one that has continued to defy solutions for a very long time especially in less developed countries of the world including Nigeria.  In the light of this, strategies that involve wide-spread, rural oriented socio-economic development organizations become expedient.  Cooperatives as rural-based organizations that operate on the principles of democracy, voluntarism, equity and service to the people amongst others are seen in this article as the starting point for any meaningful integrated rural development effort in Nigeria.  These could take the forms of Savings/Credit Cooperatives, Market Distribution Cooperatives, Workers Production Cooperatives and Community Services Cooperative societies. The article posits that it is incumbent on government at different levels in Nigeria to create the necessary enabling environment for formation and proper operation of cooperatives in order for them to take their rightful place in integrated rural development endeavours in the country.