ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP JOURNAL
VOLUME 13 NO. 1, DECEMBER, 2016
ISSN: 2141 – 3428
Contents
Contemporary Issues in Education in Nigeria …………………………………………………Christiana N. Omoifo, Ph.D 1
Language Issues in Testing in a Plural Society ……………………………………………………………John N. Odili 15
Educational Investment as a Panacea for Sustainable Economic Development: The Nigerian Experience………………………………………………………Eravwoke Kester Erhieyovwe 23
Administration of In-Service Teacher Education Programmes for Entrepreneurship Subject Teachers in Public Senior Secondary Schools in Imo State: Issues and Challenges…………………… Dr. Sebastine N. Nwankwo; Dr. Rosemary E. Oputa and Dr. Nancy N. Nwosu 42
Supervision: A Viable Tool for Bridging the Gap Between Teaching and Research in Nigeria Languages……...Dr. Stella Ogonna Okafor 54
Relevance of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Administration of Primary Schools in the Rural Area in Nigeria….… Fiokedu Sam Okorie, Ph.D and Asuquo Thomas Nkoyo, Ph.D 65
Maintenance of Discipline in Primary Schools: The Implication Of Teacher Quality, Classroom Management and Supervision……………………………… Stella C. Ezeh, Ph.D and Catherine N. Obi 71
The Role of Educational Psychology in the Teaching and Learning Of Science…………………………………………..Saudat Shehu Bala 82
The Role of Secondary School Principals in Managing the Teaching of Computer Application Programmes To Meet Contemporary Issues For Entrepreneurship Development in Nigeria……………………………..Godian Patrick Okenjom: Theresa Amaka Ani and Ejomafuvwe Augustine Edjaigu 90
Contemporary Issues in the Implementation of National Policy on Early Childhood Care and Education in Nigeria……………………………..Sesugh Simeon Jem; Terngu Eunice Moze and Emmanuel M. Nyamngee 98
Using Whatsapp to Enhance Co-Operative Learning: Implication for Teacher Education……………. Kufre Paul Akpan and Nkechi Linda Nnadozie 105
Maternal Deprivation on Pre-Primary School Pupils’ Reading Ability in Uyo Senatorial District………... Ubong Samuel Esu and Dr. Esther A. Abiata 116
The Teacher Education and Sustainable Development Goals As It Links To Gender and Academic Performance of Senior Secondary School Students In Yobe State and Nigeria At Large…….Dr. Ahmad Tahir Adamu Koki 126
Investigative Study on the Use of Neem Leaves in the Adsorption Of Chromium (III) Ions (Cr 3+) Content Of Industrial Waste Water……….Abdullahi Moyosore; Dauda Hassan Lamuntani and Effiom William Anietimfon 136
Amelioration of Indiscipline among Secondary School Students in the 21st Century In Nigeria: The Implication For The Teacher…………………… Charles C. Ekeada and Anthony O. Obasi 150
Contemporary Issues in Agriculture: Case of Nigeria Agricultural Insurance…………………… Catherine Alfred Archibong and Grace Etim Johnson 159
Budgetary Allocations, Actual Releases and Utilization by Delta State Polytechnics (1999 - 2008).……………………. Okpako Otenuda, Ph.D; Grace O. Akpadaka, Ph.D and Owolabi O. Folashade 166
Corporate Financial Statements Fraud: The Root Of Capital Market Financial Crises………………………. Roman O. Omorokpe; Dennis E. Brotoboh And Grace E. Abuye 181
Contemporary Issues in Social Studies Education in Nigeria…………………..Eberechukwu Faith Obani 192
A Socio-Linguistic Survey of Armah’s Post-Colonial Concerns In The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born………………………………..Aniekan L. Nyarks, Ph.D and Edenowo T. Enang 205
The Use of Proper Information Management to Unlock Administrative Bottlenecks in Rivers State Ministry of Agriculture…………………Dr. Anthonia Enefaa Bestman 223
Administering Higher Education for Sustainable Development in Nigeria: Challenges of Curriculum and Programmes Implementation……………Dr. Comfort I. Osiobe 238
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Suitable For Teaching And Learning In Education for Gainful Employment……………………Juliana Nebo; Philo Akaeze and Helen Godswill Akpan 247
Food Quality Control Using the Method of Statistical Process Control (SPC)……………………………………………P.T. Alufar and A. E. Ekugum 255
Violence in Schools as a National Problem: The Way Forward………… Atim Joseph Jones 268
Challenges Facing the Use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) In Teaching and Learning of Business Education Programme……………….Chioma L. Ikeanyionwu, Ph.D and Ruth C. Nzegwu 282
Professionalizing Effective Writing in English Language through the Study of Literature………………………………Emmanuel Maurice Ekah 294
Teaching and Research in Adult Education in Nigeria: A Nexus …………………………………………………… Joy Agumagu, Ph.D 303