JOURNAL OF ASSERTIVENESS
VOLUME 10 NO 1, JUNE, 2016
ISSN-2276-9684
Contents
Spousal Wellbeing in Bonus Families: the Effects of Children’s Presence, Resources and Unrealistic Expectations in Ughelli-South Local Government Area of Delta State,
Nigeria - Dr. Johnson Etaverho Maciver, Ph.D and Dr. P.C. Igbojinwaekwu, Ph.D 1
Philosophy as Self Formation: Geared Towards National Transformation and
Progress - Olisa Raphael Maduabuchi, Ph.D and Rev. Fr. Eugene Anowai, Ph.D 13
Hands-on Computer Education: a Pre-Condition for Successful Implementation of Computer-Based Test (CBT) Examinations in Nigerian Secondary Schools –
………………………………………….. Christian C. Njoku and Chioma A. Oriaku 21
The Impact of Stress and Religious Orientation on the Manifestation of Illness –
…………………………………. Isaac Peter Chingle and Amabu Enoch Bako, Ph.D 33
Education Reforms in Nigeria: Nine Year Basic Education Curriculum:
……………………………………...… The Journey so Far - Danladi Sa’adu Ibrahim 46
Prospects and Challenges in E-Counselling in Nigeria - Callista A. Ukoha and
…………………………………………………………………... Zita C. Oparah, Ph.D 56
Incorporation of Environmental Education into the Social Studies Curriculum
for Junior Secondary Schools in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects –
…………………………………………………………..… Ima-Obong Marcus Akpan 71
Towards Packaging and Marketing Information in Academic Libraries
……………………………………………………………... Tobias Chukwuemeka Ani 86
The Challenges and Prospects of Biology Education in Nigeria - C.I. Okenyi 94
Management of Universal Basic Education in Nigeria: A Way Forward
………………………………………………………………………… Mansur Haruna 103
Problems Encountered By Librarians in the Utilization of Information and
….. Communication Technology (ICT) in Academic Libraries - Fatimah Abedo Umar 108
Effect of Education on Farmers’ Productivity in Rural Nigeria –
……………………………………………………………….. Esther Ijeoma Okeke 130
Challenges of New Technologies in Business Education for Teaching and Learning
……………………………….... Ngozi E. Umeano and Bernard Obioma Onyenwe 137
Techniques for Promoting the Use of Information and Communication Technology
……………… in Business Education - Chukwuo S. Udu and Emeka P. Oguegbulu 144
Fiscal Federalism and National Development in Nigeria - Robinson Chibuokwu
……………………………………………... Azubuike and Florence Ifeoma Nwosu 151
The Challenges and Prospects in Basic Science Teaching in Nigeria Primary School
…………………………… System - Gabriel O. Olodu and Lawrence A. Osagiede 163
Primary Education in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects for Child Development –
………………. Boniface S. Akpan; Dr. Charity O. Igbokwe and Okon E. Ekaeba 171
Developing a Model of Language Teaching and Learning Using the Lexical Approach
to Language Learning/Acquisition - Ifeanyi Jeff Chisunum, Ph.D and
…………………………………………………………………….. Anthonia Molokwu 181
Effects of Parents’ Literacy and Socio-Economic Status On Students’ Academic
Performance in Some Selected Secondary School in Potiskum Local Government
……………………………..….. Area, Yobe State - Ahmed Tahir Adamu Koki, Ph.D 188
The Role of Teacher Education in National Sustainable Development in Nigeria-
……………… Shuiubu Saidu, Ph.D; Musa Adamu Mshelia and Ibrahim Tella Fika 198
Consonant and Vowel Elision in Ợgbahù Dialect of Ìgbò - Georgina O. Maduagwu 207
Office Technologies and Skills Needed for Secretarial Employment and Efficiency in a
Changing Office Environment - Eghe Edwin Agbongiasede; Aimiosino Grace Oboh
………………………………………………………………... and Erukpe Rogers Owu 213
Managing Human Resources for Entrepreneurship Education and Economic
…….. Development of African States - Rita Nneka Udoye, Ph.D and Sophy Olili Idigo 224
