iosr-JRME   Volume-4 ~ Issue-6 ~ Nov-Dec 2014

Abstract: This research study was undertaken to identify problems and negative effects of the use of National Youths Service Corp (NYSC) members as ad-hoc teaching staff in Nigeria with particular reference to Kalgo Local Government Area of Kebbi State. A descriptive research design was adopted. Four secondary schools exist in Kalgo Local Government Area, all of which were sampled. Data collection was mainly through the use of inventory, oral interviews and questionnaires. Ineffective curriculum implementation, superficial knowledge of subject matter, lack of commitment, as well as inadequate knowledge of the culture and traditions of the host community have been identified as the problems and negative effects of the use of corp members as ad-hoc teaching staff. The study recommends the employment of qualified teaching staff, strengthening of the Teachers' Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and effective inspection and supervision of schools as the panacea for stemming the falling standard of education in Nigeria.

Keywords: corp members, national youth service corp, pedagogical skills, standard of education, teaching methodology

[1]. National Youths Service Corp establishement, Decree 24, 22nd May, 1973, Federal Military Government.
[2]. National Youths Service Corp Law Amendment, Decree 21, 1985, Federal Military Government.
[3]. National Youths Service Corp Law Amendment, Decree 51, 6th June, 1993, Federal Military Government..
[4]. National Youths Service Corp Act, Section 315, Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended.
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Abstract: The study investigated the determining factors that account for different types of breastfeeding methods among Women in South West Nigeria. The research design used was the descriptive research design of the survey type. The population for the study was made up of women with breastfeeding experience. The sample consisted of 1,385 women selected from three states in South West Nigeria. Multistage random sampling technique was used. The research instrument used was titled Determinants of Breastfeeding Pattern among Women (DBPW). The instrument was valid and reliable; it was construct validated and a split half reliability coefficient of 0.87 was obtained. The study was carried out to exposed mothers to the realistic expectation of their infant's breastfeeding behavior to support the decision to breastfeed and avoid unnecessary supplementation. Specifically, the study examined the different breastfeeding methods adopted with respect to mothers' education and employment status. From literature it was observed that despite exclusive breastfeeding being the optimal way of feeding an infant, the percentage of mothers who exclusively breastfed drop from over 75% who initiate to less than 11% at six months, well short of the Healthy People 2010 initiative goal of 50% of infants being exclusively breastfed for six months. The result of the findings revealed that women with high level of education were not well disposed to exclusive breastfeeding; so also, women that are government and private company employees found it very difficult to engage in full breastfeeding. It was concluded that unfriendly working environment can make it difficult to breastfeed on demand. Hence it was recommended among others that the present level of public campaign is stepped up.

Key words: Breastfeeding Patterns, Determinants, South West Nigeria.

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Abstract: The increasing number of Vocational High Schools (VHS), as the government policy to VHS increasing ratio and high school teachers led to claim the higher vocational education. However, on the side must also be quality, such as the professionalism of teachers. A vocational teacher who is able to adapt to professional students, are able to transfer knowledge and skills. Vocational teachers are productive Program teachers. So that vocational teacher professionalism can be enhanced, of course there are many ways that can be applied, among other lesson study. Lesson Study is a model of professional development of teachers through the collaborative learning and development based on principles colleagues and mutual learning to build a learning community; Implemented with lesson study in SMK, and vocational teachers can share knowledge and skills of teachers and other, and even can be used as media for continuing education. Lesson study is carried out consists of 3 main phases, namely: Plan of the excavation on academic topics, and learning tools that are used; Implementing a learning plan based on lessons learned and tools provided, and invite colleagues to observe same of the level; Implementing reflection through the various opinions and discussion with the observer.

Keywords: Professionalism, Vocational Teacher, Lesson Study

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