scholarly journals SKILL ACQUISITION AS TOOL FOR SOLVING YOUTH RESTIVENESS AND UNEMPLOYMENT IN NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF NYSC

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 161-174
Author(s):  
Muogbo, Uju. S. ◽  
Eze, Solomon. U ◽  
Obananya, Chinwe. G
Keyword(s):  
Skill Acquisition ◽  
Acquisition Training ◽  
Living Condition ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Orientation Course ◽  
Youth Service ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Key Informant Interview

As of late, the scourge of abducting, cybercrime, terrorism, armed robbery, prostitution, brain drain among others has established an oddity among young people. For this, federal government have acquainted several scheme to assist in checking joblessness among youths. In March 2012, the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) initiative introduced Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship (SAED) Programs into the NYSC orientation course content. The objectives of the scheme incorporate sensitization and mobilization of young graduates for skill acquisition, assistance of preparing and tutoring in business enterprise development. This study look at the usefulness of the NYSC-SAED program in reducing youth restiveness and unemployment among young graduates in Nigeria. 60 Corp members currently serving were interviewed using key informant interview and Focus Group Discussions. Significant theoretical and empirical literature were reviewed. This research was supported on Strain Theory. The study population comprises of 60 Corp members selected arbitrarily from Anambra State. The information gathered were analysed using simple percentages and descriptive statistics. Greater part of the respondents recognized that the NYSC-SAED program has made them to become independent after the service year since they set up their independent company with the little training they got. The study therefore recommend that efforts ought to be geared towards leasing with financial institutions and protection offices to help in giving funds and protection which will help in living condition and improve their businesses. Likewise, SAED handouts ought to be made accessible to all Corp members at the camp at no expense to guarantee full participation by every one of them in the training.    Keywords: Skill Acquisition, Training, Unemployment, NYSC-SAED, Mobilization, Entrepreneurship Mentoring.

The Role of Test Anticipation in the Link Between Performance-Approach Goals and Academic Achievement

2016 ◽  
Vol 75 (3) ◽  
pp. 123-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Crouzevialle ◽  
Fabrizio Butera
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Test Performance ◽  
Longitudinal Design ◽  
Study Strategies ◽  
High Achievers ◽  
Course Content ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Approach Goals ◽  
Goal Endorsement

Abstract. Performance-approach goals (i.e., the desire to outperform others) have been found to be positive predictors of test performance, but research has also revealed that they predict surface learning strategies. The present research investigates whether the high academic performance of students who strongly adopt performance-approach goals stems from test anticipation and preparation, which most educational settings render possible since examinations are often scheduled in advance. We set up a longitudinal design for an experiment conducted in high-school classrooms within the context of two science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, namely, physics and chemistry. First, we measured performance-approach goals. Then we asked students to take a test that had either been announced a week in advance (enabling strategic preparation) or not. The expected interaction between performance-approach goal endorsement and test anticipation was moderated by the students’ initial level: The interaction appeared only among low achievers for whom the pursuit of performance-approach goals predicted greater performance – but only when the test had been scheduled. Conversely, high achievers appeared to have adopted a regular and steady process of course content learning whatever their normative goal endorsement. This suggests that normative strivings differentially influence the study strategies of low and high achievers.

scholarly journals Synaesthetes show advantages in savant skill acquisition: Training calendar calculation in sequence-space synaesthesia

Cortex ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 113 ◽  
pp. 67-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
James E.A. Hughes ◽  
Elin Gruffydd ◽  
Julia Simner ◽  
Jamie Ward
Keyword(s):  
Skill Acquisition ◽  
Sequence Space ◽  
Acquisition Training

Some Observations on the biology of the Root-gall Nematode, Anguillulina Radicicola (Greeff, 1872)

1932 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Goodey
Keyword(s):  
Life History ◽  
Living Condition ◽  
Poa Annua ◽  
Infective Stage ◽  
Northern Sweden ◽  
Important Data ◽  
Set Up

In a paper published in 1925, the writer described the anatomy of the adults of this parasite and amplified Schøyen's account of it. At the same time it was shown that infective material derived from Elymus arenarius could give rise to galls on the roots of barley and Poa annua. Kemner (1930) has quite recently shown experimentally that the parasite from barley can set up galls on E. arenarius and presented important data on the agricultural significance of the parasite in northern Sweden. Detailed information as to which is infective stage of the parasite and on its life-history have so far been lacking and in order to remedy this omission the writer made a number of observations and carried out certain cultural experiments during 1927 and in the months of July, August and September 1931. These latter were made possible by the arrival during July of a good supply of galled roots of Elymus arenarius received in a living condition.

scholarly journals Gender Disparity Among Cooperative Farmers in Accessing Agricultural Credits in Anambra State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Helen O. Nduka ◽  
Uche R. Ezeokafor ◽  
Gabriel E. Ekwere ◽  
Ikechukwu E. Ngoka
Keyword(s):  
Regression Models ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Gender Disparity ◽  
Agricultural Credit ◽  
Credit Access ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Set Up

Women have been the focus of gender disparity and this has been widely referred to the disparity faced by women in the field of agriculture. Agricultural credit is imperative for sustainable agricultural development in any country of the world. In order to substantiate the assertion, this study evaluated the issues of gender disparity in farmers’ access to agricultural credit among cooperative societies in Anambra north zone of Anambra State. Specific objectives were to ascertain the quantum of credit obtained and repaid by female and male members; determine the effect of gender on the quantum of credit obtained and repaid; ascertain critical factors influencing access to credit by cooperative members; determine how gender contributed to credit repayment behaviour of cooperative members and examine perception of members on gender-related issues in credit operations. ANOVA and regression models were used to test hypotheses 1-5. Findings revealed that male members obtained more credit than female members, and female members repay more than their male counterparts. Gender was not a significant determinant of credit obtained and repaid by cooperative members and gender issues in credit operation were handled among cooperative members. However, the researcher recommended that the issues of gender inequality should not be encouraged. Both males and females should have equal access to credit and repayment of credit operation; despite the membership strength, more members should be encouraged to join cooperative societies in order to access credit and repay accordingly and cooperative officers should set up friendly credit scheme to ensure a functional and effective credit access.

scholarly journals Adult Literacy and Skill Acquisition Programmes as Correlates of Women Empowerment and Self-Reliance in The Gambia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Oladotun Opeoluwa Olagbaju
Keyword(s):  
Skill Acquisition ◽  
Adult Literacy ◽  
Gender Disparity ◽  
The Gambia ◽  
Women Empowerment ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Self Reliance ◽  
Training Structure ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Relationship

Self-reliance and empowerment for women have been at the centre of the agitations for gender balance in Africa. Women are largely marginalised, and obvious gender disparity exists in school enrolment and completion rates in most African countries, particularly in The Gambia. Efforts to address this shortfall led to the adoption of adult literacy and skill acquisition programmes to build the capacity of women and out-of-school adults. Training contents were developed and centres set up across the six educational regions in the country, but most graduates of the programme are neither financially empowered nor self-reliant. Therefore, the study examined the relationship between these capacity-building programmes and women empowerment and self-reliance. The research employed a descriptive design of survey type with 250 participants from two educational regions in The Gambia. Four null hypotheses were raised and data collected through a questionnaire were analysed using t-test, mean, and simple frequency. The result showed that adult literacy and skill acquisition programmes correlate significantly with women empowerment and self-reliance in The Gambia. Recommendations were made on how to improve on the existing training structure.

Predictors of knowledge sharing behaviour on Sustainable Development Goals among library personnel in Nigeria

IFLA Journal ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magnus Osahon Igbinovia ◽  
Ngozi P. Osuchukwu
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Set Up

The study was carried out to investigate the predictors of library personnel’s knowledge sharing behaviours and its implication for achieving sustainable development goals, using the theory of planned behaviour. Survey research design was adopted for the study whereby a structured questionnaire was used to elicit data from 100 registered library personnel in Anambra State, Nigeria. Total enumeration was adopted as the sampling technique to obtain the population sample. The study revealed that attitude, perceived behavioural control and subjective norm had a significant influence on knowledge sharing intention at P < 0.05. Also, knowledge sharing intention had a positive and significant influence on SDGs actualization. The study concluded that for library personnel to contribute greatly to the realization of Sustainable Development Goals, they must ensure effective knowledge sharing behaviour on Sustainable Development Goals-related information. Therefore, management of libraries should set up structures that foster knowledge sharing. Also, library personnel should develop themselves with the required skills and knowledge on Sustainable Development Goals, which will stimulate a high rate of knowledge sharing.

scholarly journals Learning to belong? An analysis of Germany’s migrant orientation programme from an HRE perspective.

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas Stone
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Human Rights Education ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Orientation Course

The German integration programme teaches language and knowledge about Germany to newcomers and those with migration backgrounds. This article analyses the programme and course content from a human rights education (HRE) perspective to tease out some of the inherent contradiction between teaching ‘German values’, purported to be one of the integration programme’s goals, and teaching human rights. Incorporating HRE principles into the programme will arguably benefit learners by avoiding some of this inherent bias as well as teaching learners to challenge societal injustice. The article explores the programme structure and goals, asking what message(s) it conveys. It delves into a content analysis of the ‘Politics in a Democracy’ chapter of 100 Stunden Deutschland, focusing on how human rights and discrimination are depicted. As a result of this analysis, recommendations are developed that suggest how the orientation course specifically and the integration programme more broadly can ensure greater consistency with HRE principles.

scholarly journals The quality of competition law institutions and enforcement (Some comparative empirical evidence from BRICS and other countries)

2020 ◽  
pp. 6-20
Author(s):  
Vasiliki Bageri ◽  
Yannis Katsoulacos
Keyword(s):  
Economic Performance ◽  
Empirical Work ◽  
Competition Law ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
International Organisations ◽  
Brics Countries ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Intensity Of Competition

Empirical work on the influence of competition policy relies on the construction of indicators for measuring certain attributes of the relevant laws and institutions that can be hypothesized to influence the “quality” of these laws and institutions and hence their effect on competition and economic performance. This paper contributes to the methodological literature on indicators of the quality of Competition Law Institutions & Enforcement (CLI&E) and to the empirical literature relating to the measurement of these indicators in different countries. It presents the results of a recent empirical study, which objective has been to measure indicators of the quality of CLI&E, using data collected through a Questionnaire based survey of competition authorities in a large number of countries and data available from international organisations for these countries. The measurement of the indicators relies on a new methodology that focuses on the factors influencing the extent to which CLI&E improves competition and so enhances economic performance. The overall conclusion is that the three BRICS countries included in our survey (Brazil, Russia and South Africa) are coming closer to the advanced jurisdictions in terms of the specific features of the countries’ institutional and legislative set-up relating to CLI&E but still lag far behind in terms of the general conditions (economic, political, institutional, and socio-cultural) influencing the intensity of competition in a country.

scholarly journals Reducing Unemployment, Poverty and Promoting Empowerment through Skills Acquisition (TVET): A Case Study of Returnee Migrants

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-42
Author(s):  
Onyekachi Ohagwu ◽  
Zamri bin Hj Hassan ◽  
Dolly Paul Carlo
Keyword(s):  
Skill Acquisition ◽  
Living Condition ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Skills Acquisition ◽  
Irregular Migration ◽  
Western Countries ◽  
Research Participants ◽  
Edo State

This paper explains recent statistics and phenomena related to returnee migrants in Edo state, Nigeria. The significance of this paper is that it creates awareness on causes and motives behind irregular migration leading to repatriation (returned migrants). Based on data gathered from most research participants (returnee migrant) – the quest to improve one’s socioeconomic living conditions are the motives behind most Nigerians’ migration journey (regular or irregular) to western countries (i.e., Europe, Canada, USA, etc.). The socioeconomic imbalance in Nigeria is mainly caused by the high rate of unemployment and poverty; thus, the majority of Nigerians are of the opinion that migrating to western countries, is a potential pathway to an improved socioeconomic living condition. This paper further suggests – skill acquisition (TVET) as an approach to reduce unemployment and poverty; thus, economically improving the socioeconomic living conditions of the majority of Nigerians. 

scholarly journals Insights for farmer training programs from system dynamics: A case study from Northern Michigan

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Laura Schmitt Olabisi ◽  
Obafemi Elegbede ◽  
Matt Raven
Keyword(s):  
Skill Acquisition ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Acquisition Training ◽  
Upper Peninsula ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Effectiveness Of Training ◽  
Farmer Training ◽  
New Farmers ◽  
Depth Interviews

Training programs for new farmers are proposed as a solution to rural food insecurity, rural development, and the recruitment and training of younger farmers simultaneously. However, evaluation of these programs and evidence for their individual or collective impact is sparse. In this paper, we use in-depth interviews combined with an exploratory model to evaluate the current and potential effectiveness of a farmer training program in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. We use the model to represent the theoretical progression of farmers through three subsequent stages of skill acquisition: training, new farmer (practicing skills on land owned by the program) and experienced (farming on their own). We find that recruitment, access to local markets, rapidity of skill acquisition, and access to start-up costs are all important factors that facilitate trainees’ transition to farming on their own, but of these, start-up costs for independent farming appear to be the most significant barrier. While this model is exploratory and not predictive, these insights can inform the design of effective programs for training farmers. In addition, this study also demonstrates how systems dynamics can be a valuable method to evaluate and maximize the effectiveness of training programs.

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