Loopholes in Distance Learning Programme

Education plays a tremendous role in economic and social development of any nation. it also enhances the theoretical, political and aesthetic valves of individuals as well. thus the importance of distance education cannot be overemphasized.

However, the program as the experience in Nigeria has revealed, was fraught with numerous problems. firstly, on the part of institutions infrastructural and geographical problems became very apparent, as  study centers were set up all over the country in areas very remote from the locus of administration. This situation was compounded by poor communication networks, paucity of specialized equipment and technical skills required to administer and sustain the program, and other logistic problems. In addition, the students-lecturer ratio is staggering and this is unlikely to permit effective teaching. the last point above however is not confined to distance education.

It is no secret that the anomalies such as apathetic and lackadaisical attitude towards work, and moral decadence in the "citadel of learning". Little wonder that some consider the distance education system as a money making venture through involvement in fraudulent practices such as "sorting", conniving with students to cheat, and so forth. Students on their want to acquire degrees at any cost, searing for shortcuts, even adopting the Machiavellian principle of "the end justifies the means" there is no gain saying the fact that the educational system in Africa is in serious trouble, as various writers have attested to.

Loopholes in Distance Learning Programme

Education plays a tremendous role in economic and social development of any nation. it also enhances the theoretical, political and aesthetic valves of individuals as well. thus the importance of distance education cannot be overemphasized.

However, the program as the experience in Nigeria has revealed, was fraught with numerous problems. firstly, on the part of institutions infrastructural and geographical problems became very apparent, as  study centers were set up all over the country in areas very remote from the locus of administration. This situation was compounded by poor communication networks, paucity of specialized equipment and technical skills required to administer and sustain the program, and other logistic problems. In addition, the students-lecturer ratio is staggering and this is unlikely to permit effective teaching. the last point above however is not confined to distance education.

It is no secret that the anomalies such as apathetic and lackadaisical attitude towards work, and moral decadence in the "citadel of learning". Little wonder that some consider the distance education system as a money making venture through involvement in fraudulent practices such as "sorting", conniving with students to cheat, and so forth. Students on their want to acquire degrees at any cost, searing for shortcuts, even adopting the Machiavellian principle of "the end justifies the means" there is no gain saying the fact that the educational system in Africa is in serious trouble, as various writers have attested to.

How OJB Died

 ​ ​ How legendary OJB Jezreel died 3 years after kidney transplant ON JUNE 15, 2016 * THREE years after a kidney transplant operation in India, popular Nigerian music producer, singer and multi-instrumentalist, Babatunde Okungbowa, better known as OJB Jezreel, died in the early hours of yesterday in a Lagos hospital. He would have been 50 years old next month. According to a family source, OJB’s kidney had completely failed since last week and he was on dialysis to overcome the relapse before he gave up the ghost yesterday. *OJB The late music producer’s body was deposited in a morgue at the General Hospital, Isolo, Lagos. He is survived by three wives, Mabel, June and Korede, and eight children. Last year, it was rumoured that OJB, who featured in a Yoruba movie after he returned from India, had suffered a setback and was in hospital. But the embattled song writer and producer refuted the rumour through an SMS broadcast. It would be recalled that the dreadlock-spotting producer was flown to India for a kidney transplant in 2013. The surgery was successful and he returned to Nigeria with his wife, Mabel, who donated the kidney. A statement released online by a family source reads: “It is with sadness in our hearts that we report that Babatunde Okungbowa, known to the world as OJB Jezreel, passed on early this morning, Tuesday, June 14. “His kidney transplant had failed completely since last week. He was down with kidney-related disease, and consequently was flown to India for a transplant in 2013.” Mabel’s praise After the successful surgery, OJB showered praises on his first wife, Mama J, for being there for him and donating one of her kidneys to save his life. He had said: “She is a wonderful person because it is one thing if God is telling you to do something but another to do it. It takes a lot of courage to actually do it. “Even when the doctors came to tell her that they would have to cut her all the way to the back and would have to remove a rib so they could have access to the kidney, she still agreed to go through it. It takes courage to go through with it. So, I will say she is a courageous woman.” It would be recalled that shortly after his return to the country, OJB set up a foundation called, OJB Foundation, which he used to solicit support for those suffering from kidney-related diseases. He stated that the foundation would mainly act as a dialysis centre, providing financial relief for patients who spend their life savings on dialysis. Speaking at the ceremony, the legendary music producer had thanked those who came to celebrate with him and called for support towards his foundation, saying “after surviving the major operation, I thought of how to give back to the society, and this is one of the ways I would love to do that. I want you all to help make this dream come true.” Last chat with Vanguard Recounting the horrible experience, he had, while battling the life-threatening disease in an interview with Vanguard, the respected producer said he was tempted to consider the possibilities of giving up the ghost. According to him, “what was going through my mind was basically what was going through the minds of over 30 million people that have kidney related problems. Honestly, when you are younger, you do not think about death. But for some reasons, I had to think and consider death. “I considered the possibilities that it could happen. And of course, when I start considering the possibilities of dying, everything starts flashing back to me: did I do enough? What didn’t I do right? If I die now, what is going to happen to my family and business? “The pressure of the thought begin to increase upon you, as the days go by. The psychological trauma is bigger than what you can imagine.” OJB said while the trauma lasted, he did not give up the fight to survive because he was “blessed during that passing phase of his life.” Colleagues pay tributes However, since the news of his demise broke, the music producer’s colleagues and friends in the entertainment industry have been paying glowing tributes to him. K-Solo, a singer and music producer, was the first to pay tribute to the deceased. According to him, “All glory be to God Almighty, who gave OJB to us and has taken him. OJB will never be forgotten in my career.” Also, Peter Okoye of P-Square fame, said: “Another day, another sad news. You will surely be missed my brother, OJB Jezreel. God knows best.” COSON said: “We are heartbroken at COSON as we mourn the passing on this morning of our front line member, the immensely-talented singer and producer, OJB Jezreel who worked with 2Face to craft the monster hit, “African Queen.” COSON condoles the family, friends and fans of this music maker.” Destiny Awanfo, alias Ocean P, said: “OJB is just like the god of the street because he has been there for so many of us. He has written songs for so many great artistes, and produced them. Even when you do not have money for your production, OJB is not that kind of man that would let you go back to where you are coming from. “He must give you a reason to smile even when you are just coming up and does not know what to sing about.” OJB, however, would be remembered for his work with Oxygen, Paul Play, Ruggedman, X-Appeal, Jazzman, 2face Idibia among others. He produced pop icon 2face Idibia’s classic debut album ‘Grass to Grace’ and the seminal, industry-redefining 2001 rap single ‘Ehen Pt. 1.’ His Silverpoint Studios in Gbaja, a neighbourhood in Lagos Mainland, was for many years a Mecca of sort, for those seeking an entry into the Nigerian music industry. OJB may not have recorded significant success in his career as a music producer, but he had been the pillar behind the music of most successful Nigerian artistes. Some of his solo hits include “Jah’s is my lite,” “Searching,” “Beautiful as you are,” “Pretete” and “Shitta Anthem.”  

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/06/legendary-ojb-jezreel-dies-3-years-kidney-transplant/

career selection, a quick look on studing insurance.

WHAT IS INSURANCE? This simply means  risk or the study of management of risk. As a discipline, it is  sub-divided into three branches namely: Actuaries which is about wooking out premium that should be paid on life policies. it studies the probability of life and death while entering into life assurance policy with clients. Risk Management Analysis involves professional analysis to know hoe to manage such risk by advising clients on prevention of risk and Insurance Broking which is abouy marketing insurance policies and telling people the need and benefits intaking such policies. The essense of this course in the socio-economic life of people can not be over-emphasized. they adivise people i e clients on how to avoid risk. the insurance compainies help to cushion or reduce the effect of loss ehen they occure. Also insurance practitioners helps to boost the economy by investing in long term investment with the premium (money)paid by clients which gives them profit and through which they pay indemnity to venture into business activties with some degree of confidence. This course has been adopted by many universties and this account for why frw insurance expert eho are academically tranined have no cause fot regrets. On gradution, they work in many orgainsation,and establishment ad insurance officers since insurance has becomr an integarl part of a nation's economy. Banks, oil companies, power, telecommunications, aviation, cargo, manufacturing, insurance compainies,government ministries and parastatals etc. all need the services of insurance experts. Subject Required: Credit pass in English, Mathematics, Economics and any other two subjects. Personal Abilities: does not take unecessary risk, counsel mates onpossible outcom of intended actions, suggest practical solutions to emergency situation, Take right decisions and acts accordingly, Apititude for good salesmanship and Good business sende.

CURRICULUM PROCESS

                                      




 What Is Curriculum
Curriculum is the total environment in which education takes place. this environment includes the teacher, learner, content, technique, methodology,school, home and setting. it also extend to church, market place and home and setting.

                                         CURRICULUM PROCESS
1. The selection of aims, goals, and objectives.

2. The selection of learning experiences calculated to help in the attainment of these aims, goals, and objective.

3. Selection of content ( subject matter) through which certain types of experiences may be offered.

4. The organisation and integration of learning experience and content with respect to the teaching and learning process.

5. Evaluation of the effectiveness of all aspects

CURRICULUM PROCESS

                                      





 What Is Curriculum
Curriculum is the total environment in which education takes place. this environment includes the teacher, learner, content, technique, methodology,school, home and setting. it also extend to church, market place and home and setting.

                                         CURRICULUM PROCESS
1. The selection of aims, goals, and objectives.

2. The selection of learning experiences calculated to help in the attainment of these aims, goals, and objective.

3. Selection of content ( subject matter) through which certain types of experiences may be offered.

4. The organisation and integration of learning experience and content with respect to the teaching and learning process.

5. Evaluation of the effectiveness of all aspects

CURRICULUM PROCESS

                                      




 What Is Curriculum
Curriculum is the total environment in which education takes place. this environment includes the teacher, learner, content, technique, methodology,school, home and setting. it also extend to church, market place and home and setting.

                                         CURRICULUM PROCESS
1. The selection of aims, goals, and objectives.

2. The selection of learning experiences calculated to help in the attainment of these aims, goals, and objective.

3. Selection of content ( subject matter) through which certain types of experiences may be offered.

4. The organisation and integration of learning experience and content with respect to the teaching and learning process.

5. Evaluation of the effectiveness of all aspects

Challenges Of Distance Education In Nigeria And Africa

A major problem of distance  education program in Nigeria and Africa is the low level of efficiency characteristic of our essential services such as the  postal and telecommunication services and electricity supply. This has made communication between centers and learners difficult. Beside, lack of a national policy to guild the practice of distance education in Nigeria and Africa;quality of staff, students support services and the course subsystem including inadequate funding, have also been highlighted. These deficiencies pose  a number of challenges that need to be addressed to make distance education in our circumstance efficient and effective


                                                       Main Challenges.

         Considering the  low level of efficiency in our communication system, there is an urgent need for the government to improve power supply and telecommunications services to facilitate the adoption of multi-media structure in the course  delivery.

         There is also need for a well articulated national policy framework on distance education with a view to mapping out guidelines  and infusing some acceptance standards in practices, procedures, and products. Considering the exceptionally large demand for education in Nigeria and Africa, and in response  to global trends,it is timely and strategic  to have a policy framework to guild the pratice of instance education in Nigeria And Africa

               Another Major challenges facing distance education in Nigeria and Africa is inadequacy  of qualified teaching staff.most often, the number of tutors recruited are not enough to handled the courses; those recruited are not qualified because they are not specialist in course they handle.Thus, lies another major challenge to distance education. There is the need to have academics, administrators, technologist, and other auxiliary staff within the distance education operational framework who are managers of their profession by training, exposure and competence. 
                 In Conclusion,Education is a fundamental right of all human beings and a vital tool in enhancing the quality of human existence.therefore distance education should not be over look by Nigeria government and Africa at large, as it stands out as the most ideal delivery system to satisf the exceptionally demand.
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Challenges Of Distance Education In Nigeria And Africa

A major problem of distance  education program in Nigeria and Africa is the low level of efficiency characteristic of our essential services such as the  postal and telecommunication services and electricity supply. This has made communication between centers and learners difficult. Beside, lack of a national policy to guild the practice of distance education in Nigeria and Africa;quality of staff, students support services and the course subsystem including inadequate funding, have also been highlighted. These deficiencies pose  a number of challenges that need to be addressed to make distance education in our circumstance efficient and effective


                                                       Main Challenges.

         Considering the  low level of efficiency in our communication system, there is an urgent need for the government to improve power supply and telecommunications services to facilitate the adoption of multi-media structure in the course  delivery.

         There is also need for a well articulated national policy framework on distance education with a view to mapping out guidelines  and infusing some acceptance standards in practices, procedures, and products. Considering the exceptionally large demand for education in Nigeria and Africa, and in response  to global trends,it is timely and strategic  to have a policy framework to guild the pratice of instance education in Nigeria And Africa

               Another Major challenges facing distance education in Nigeria and Africa is inadequacy  of qualified teaching staff.most often, the number of tutors recruited are not enough to handled the courses; those recruited are not qualified because they are not specialist in course they handle.Thus, lies another major challenge to distance education. There is the need to have academics, administrators, technologist, and other auxiliary staff within the distance education operational framework who are managers of their profession by training, exposure and competence. 
                 In Conclusion,Education is a fundamental right of all human beings and a vital tool in enhancing the quality of human existence.therefore distance education should not be over look by Nigeria government and Africa at large, as it stands out as the most ideal delivery system to satisf the exceptionally demand.
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communication is the process by which information is shared between two or more persons through understandable channel and the must be a stimuli or response before feedback. Before communication can said to have taking place, the receiver of the information must understood the content of the message before giving a feedback.
channels of communication- sender(encoder)- message(information)- channel(medium)-stimuli(response)- then feedback.