Predictive Variables Influencing Students Participation in Combative Sports in Nigeria
EKURI,
P. K.,
EDIM,
M. E.,
ODOK,
E. A.
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 3, June 2014
Pages:
48-51
Received:
20 May 2014
Accepted:
3 June 2014
Published:
20 June 2014
Abstract: This paper tries to examine some variables that influence students’ participation in combative sports in Nigeria. The study looked at the effect of coach-student relationship, school influence and peer influence on students’ participation in combative sports. The results of the findings show that coaches-students relationship has significant influence on students’ interest in combative sports, school and peer group also have significant influence in students participation in combative sports. Some recommendations such as combative sports should be introduced in all levels of the educational system. This will encourage large number of participants in these sports; that even at the community levels, combative sports should be introduced to help in instilling discipline and respect for law and order. It will enhance in the maintenance peace and unity in the community.
Abstract: This paper tries to examine some variables that influence students’ participation in combative sports in Nigeria. The study looked at the effect of coach-student relationship, school influence and peer influence on students’ participation in combative sports. The results of the findings show that coaches-students relationship has significant influe...
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Mixed Methods Research in Global Education: Towards a New Paradigm for Global Citizenship Education
Sadiq Abubakar,
Abdullahi,
Mohammed Kabiru,
Farouk
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 3, June 2014
Pages:
52-60
Received:
4 June 2014
Accepted:
16 June 2014
Published:
30 June 2014
Abstract: This empirical study in global education was conducted over a decade ago at a time when the Mixed Methods Research (MMR) methodology, a new paradigm in education research, was emerging. The global education research community was slow to this new phenomenon. This paper discusses MMR as a viable alternate method of inquiry in global education research. The paper contributes to the discourse and promotes the values of MMR in global education research. The study combines quantitative and qualitative research elements to answer critical questions about secondary school teachers’ lack of global knowledge, global mindedness, and teaching skills. Secondary school teachers’ lack of global education undermines their ability to develop programs and activities that will become the foundation for local and national consciousness for global engagement and community service activism. The MMR becomes a metaphor for a new concept in global citizenship education, in a complex, rapidly changing world, where students continually see themselves and the world through the lenses of human abuses, insecurity, prejudice and intolerance leading to various violent and destructive engagements.
Abstract: This empirical study in global education was conducted over a decade ago at a time when the Mixed Methods Research (MMR) methodology, a new paradigm in education research, was emerging. The global education research community was slow to this new phenomenon. This paper discusses MMR as a viable alternate method of inquiry in global education resear...
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