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Nigerian Journal of Clinical and Counselling Psychology

Volume 8 Number 2 2002
ABSTRACTS

Improving Public Attitude Towards the Blind: The Role of the Library

Okerulu, Evelyn Ogochukwu

Main Library, University of Lagos

Abstract

This paper focuses on the negative attitude of the society towards the blind.  It also highlights the various studies made on this subject. The paper maintains that among other things, through information dissemination of success stories of some blind individuals, equal access to library materials, capacity building for trainee librarians and public enlightenment programmes, the library would be playing her role in changing the negative attitude of the society towards the blind and visually impaired.

Qualitative Evaluation of Agricultural Management Training Programme in Nigeria: An Experience

Adams Otu. U. Onuka

Institute of Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan

Abstract

The effect of a training programme is the change observed in the behaviour, attitude, abilities and effectiveness of the trainee after the training activity. Therefore, the importance of training on book workers or organizations cannot be overemphasized. A number of both quantifiable and unquantifiable resources go into a management-training programme. The unquantifiable inputs do not lend themselves to quantitative evaluation. Yet evaluation of these aspects of the programme cannot be ignored, as doing so would result in negative programme impact.  This study thus, looks at the quality of an Agricultural/Rural Management Training Programme in Nigeria.  The Antecedents, Transactions, and Outcomes (ATO) Evaluation Model was used to determine the quality of each of these components of a training programme viz: inputs, processing and output. The result of the study shows that there was qualitative training outcome as the effect of the training resulting from the qualitative input and transaction of the programme.  Recommendations for improvements ere made:  trainers should constantly be exposed to new training techniques, while trained needs should be assessed before being sent for training and training institutions should be properly equipped.

Some Demographic Profiling of the Adolescent’s Self-Concept in Ibadan

Helen O. Nwagwu & Carol A Nwaneri

Department of Guidance and Counselling, University of Ibadan, Ibadan

Abstract

This study measured some demographic differences in adolescent’s self-concept. The result indicated that there is no significant difference in the way boys and girls perceived themselves. The possible explanation for this result could be due to the fact that in the last few decades the social expectations of women have changed to a large extent. Women’s choice of career and social relations are diversified. The distinctions between jobs for men and jobs for women are becoming hazier. Thus, this change in attitude about the role of women and the possible acceptance of the dignity of womanhood are likely to make women perceive themselves more positively. From the findings of the study, it was concluded that Nigerian adolescents generally perceived themselves positively; there was no difference in perception either as a result of sex, age or socio-economic status.

Commercial Sexwork: A Case Study of the Situation with the Sex-Workers in Igboland of Abia State of Nigeria

Enwereji, E.

College of Medicine, Abia State, University Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria

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Abstract

The study provides insights into factors and conditions that motivated women in the traditional Igbo society to take to prostitution. The study noted that the deprivation of the socio-economic well being of these women based on cultural practices forced many of them to indulge in prostitituion. The study also focused attention on the things that continue to threaten the basic existence of women in the traditional Igbo society. The main argument for the finding is that with better education and economic opportunities for women, the self-image of those who engaged in prostitution, as well as their social life may be improved.

Teaching Strategies for Economics to the Hearing Impaired

Adu, E. O*. & Oyewumi, A.M**.

Department of Teacher Education* & Department of Special Education**, University of Ibadan, Ibadan

Abstract

The study sought to look at the teaching strategies for economics to the hearing impaired. Economics is said to be a living and dynamic subject, which is a vehicle of strict intellectual discipline, that involves looking at the world in a way which is for most, if not all of us quite new. Hearing impairment in a generic term covering all degrees and types of learning loss. In order to impact economics into the minds of hearing impaired students, some effective teaching strategies to be used were discussed such as cooperative learning, peer tutoring/buddy system and cognitive mapping. These strategies will help the teachers to meet the needs of the hearing impaired students and enhance the teachers’ feelings of accomplishment because hearing impaired students depend on formal instruction and do not have access to the incidental learning available to the hearing because of their auditory link to the society.

Utilization of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) for Book Marketing in Nigeria

Oshiotse A. Okwilagwe and Ifeanyichukwu F. Njoku

Department of Library, Archival and Information Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan

Abstract

This study investigated the extent to which Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) are being used in book marketing. It also determined the constraints to ICTs use in book marketing in Nigeria. It made use of 210 marketing staff of book publishers in Ibadan and Lagos metropolis. Their educational qualifications range between first school leaving certificate to doctoral degree. The sample consists 125 males and 85 females staff. Descriptive statistics of simple frequencies and percentages were used for analysing data in respect of the research questions. The research findings indicate that despite several and serious constraints ICTs are used by Nigerian publishers for book marketing business.

Teachers’ Perceptions of Communication Needs of Deaf Children in Kenyan School System

Eunice B. Alade

Educational Psychology Department, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.

Abstract

Kenya, an East African country has 38 Boarding schools and units for the hearing impaired. This includes three (3) secondary schools. Communication has been identified as one of the greatest areas of difficulty for the deaf. Both the receptive and expressive communication pose barriers in almost all aspects of life of the deaf. This study endeavors to examine teachers' perceptions of communication needs of deaf children in Kenyan school system. It is believed that teachers being the major service deliverer in the school system, their opinion on this matter will have long-lasting effects on their deaf pupils, as it will affect the quality of their service delivery. Ninety participants-50 males and 40 females responded to a nine-item questionnaire.  Results show among others that most of the teachers saw the necessity for speech use by the deaf in order for them to successfully interact with family and society. Acceptance by the society highly correlates with use of speech by the deaf. However, use of speech is not seen by many teachers as mandatory for acquiring education. Most parents are indifferent to whether speech is taught to their deaf children or not. The open-ended question generated diverse reasons why speech is important. Most of the responses focus on speech-use, interaction and acceptance.

Mode of Supervision and Teacher Productivity

Akinwumi, F. S.

Department of Educational Management, University of Ibadan, Ibadan

Abstract

This paper investigated the impact of principal supervisory techniques on teacher productivity in Oyo State Secondary Schools.  An ex-post -facto research design was adopted for the study. The stratified random sampling techniques were used to select 85 schools from among 318 public secondary schools and 15 private secondary schools among 47 private secondary schools in Oyo State. 1, 600 respondents consisting 100 principals 500 teachers and 100 students were used in the study. While data wee collected through the use of questionnaire tagged "Teacher Productivity Questionnaire" (TPQ) and participant observation. The study discovered that, supervision has no significant impact on productivity of both high and low income earning teachers. it was also revealed that supervision has greater impact on teacher productivity in public schools than in private schools. Based on the findings it was recommended that attention should be paid to supervision  mechanism details and be effectively implemented.