Browsing by Author "Fajonyomi, A. A."

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    Disabled Adult Learner’s Self Concept and Relationship with their Age: A case Study of Maiduguri Rehabilitation Centre.
    (Department of Physical and Health Education, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria., 2005-12-16) Ambali, T. T.; Fajonyomi, A. A.
    ABSTRACT The study examined the self-concept of 109 disabled learners in rehabilitation centers in Maiduguri and looked into the influence of age on their self-concept. The result of the study revealed that there are high level of participation by the disabled learners in the programmes run by the three rehabilitation centers in Maiduguri and the learners have higher self-concept of themselves. There was evidence that young disabled learners have a high self-concept than the older ones. Based on the findings of this study, it is suggested that the existing facilities and programmes being offered at the center should be sustained and improve upon since there was evidence of high level of participation at the three rehabilitation centers studied. Also, there may be the need to separate disabled learners in each class into different groups based on their ages such as those under 40 years and those above it for effective programme intervention. Key words: Disabled, Adult learners, self-concept, Relationship, Age and rehabilitation centers
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    In-Building Adult Education into Conflict Prevention Strategy in Africa: Derivable of Warning Signs.
    (African Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies. Department of Publishing and Web Development, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana., 2018-06-12) Fajonyomi, A. A.; Fajonyomi, M. G.; Ambali, T.T.
    Restoration of peace after a prolonged conflict seems arduous, if not impossible, in conflict-riddled states in Africa. Often, it appears resolved only to reoccur and at times escalate to greater dimension. Thus, peace tends to be elusive as insecurities and crises pervade the region. More, it appears solutions workable in other situations and regions of the world are not applicable in Africa and conversely suggesting that other innovative approaches should be considered and tried. This paper proposes a complementary strategy to address intractable problems of insecurity and conflict in the region. It is a theoretical paper which reflects a common parlance that ‘prevention is better than cure’. The paper has five sections. First, it revisits and discusses conflicts in the region which are in varying dimensions, from boundary disputes, cattle rustlings, insurgencies, religious bigotries, xenophobic attacks to terrorisms. These incidences have untold effect on national and regional development. Second, the paper highlights warning signs which are indicators of national or regional vulnerability to conflict eruption and bases for the content, delivery mode and evaluation of the proposed adult education integrated strategy-ICPAES. Third, a frame of reference that shows links among the components of the strategy is presented and described. Fourth, the paper highlights roles of universities in the implementation of the strategy. Finally, the conclusion is presented.
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    Predictors of Nigerian Intention to Donate Money and Time for Adult Literacy Cause in a University Community.
    (Published by Vaughan Centre for Lifelong Learning, University of Leicester: England Standing Conference on University Teaching and Research in the Education of Adults: Conference Proceedings, 2016-12-08) Ambali, T. T.; Fajonyomi, A. A.
    Abstract The paper examined factors that predict intentions of Nigerians in the University community to voluntarily donate their money and time, particularly for the cause of adult literacy. It is evoked by the challenges of inadequate and dwindling statutory financial allocations to adult literacy. More, there are evidences that adult education is unfairly treated in terms of resource allocations when compared with school education. Precisely, the objectives of the paper are three folds: ascertains levels of money and time donation intentions well as determines the relationship between both, and identifies variables that make significant contributions to variation in money and time donation intentions. As there was no national statistics indicating donation behaviour, a sample of 420 respondents was drawn from the University of Ilorin community multi-stage sampling technique to cover lecturing staff, non-lecturing staff, students and non-university workers. The university community was chosen for its heterogeneity and cosmopolitanism. Informed by theories of volunteerism and planned behaviour well as review of literature, a questionnaire tagged 'Donation Intentions of Money and Time Questionnaire (DloMTQ)' was developed and validated. The DloMTQ contained items related to age, gender, marital status, religion, status of employment, highest academic qualifications, income level, religiosity, and attitude towards adult literacy which constitute independent variables (predictors) as well as items to measure 'money donation intention' and 'time donation intention' as response variables. Split-half reliability test was done separately for each group and for the entire group using Kuder-Richardson 21 technique. A reliability coefficient of 0.746 was obtained for whole group while separate groups had coefficients ranging from 0.812 to 0.640. All of the coefficients were found to be statistically significant, hence the questionnaire was considered fit for the study. The questionnaire was administered on the respondents at different times and locations: students in the classrooms; university staff in the offices and vendors/ drivers in shops/park. The administration was done by the authors and three assistants who were adequately informed about the purpose of the exercise and how it should be conducted with emphasis on being courteous. Data collected through the questionnaire were analysed. Prior to the statistical analysis, the data collected were adequately coded to generate appropriate dummy or interval variables. For instance variables of gender, marital status, religion and employment status were treated as dummy variables by awarding 1 point to main category and 0 to the alternative(s). Age attracted points ranging from 1 to 6; highest academic qualification was on 7-point increments and monthly income/allowance was on 6-point increments. Religiosity had a total of 15 points for three items and attitude a maximum of 50 for ten items drawn on 5-point Scale. On the dependent variables, each of the money donation intention and time donation intention got maximum point of eight. Descriptive statistics frequency, mean and standard deviation well as inferential statistics of multiple correlation and multiple regression analyses were applied. Statistical decision on significance of contributory and explanatory powers of the variables was taken at 0.05 probability level. The findings revealed that all the variables explained 6.5% of money donation intention variance and 10.8% of time donation variance. Religiosity was the most powerful predictor of money donation intention, followed by never married and age variables while married variable was the strongest predictor of time donation intention and next was that of never married, and once married, non-university workers, academic staff, income in descending order. Commonly found variables of age, gender, and attitude did not make the lists in both cases. Results suggested the need for further exploration with bulk of variance unexplained as well indicated that defining predictors of giving may be subject to cause and group involved. Key words: Predictors, Nigerian Intentions, Donate Money, Time, Adult Literacy, University Community
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    Records and records keeping in literacy programmes.
    (Journal of the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences University of Maiduguri, Nigeria., 2007-02-10) Fajonyomi, A. A.; Ebireri, O. R.; Ambali, T. T.
    ABSTRACT Records connote a catalogue of activities, events or information on literacy programmes. The information contained therein are usually organized and should be properly maintained to facilitate smooth flow of information when required. This paper is therefore an attempt to discuss the nature of records and importance of records in literacy programmes; records typology and procedure for record production and storage. The paper concluded that production of records which are readily accessible is very important for effective and efficient literacy education, particularly in decision making. The author suggested the involvement of all in literacy data collection and processing. Also suggested was that part of the capacity building project(s) embarking upon by Agencies for Mass Education and other institutions should have data management included as an important area to which every participant should be exposed. Key words: Records, Keeping, Literacy and Programme