The Nigerian Educational Psychologists

Vol. 21 Issue No. 1 August 2024 / Article


EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AS A REVITALIZING TOOL FOR VALUE EDUCATION AND SECURITY IN NIGERIA EDUCATIONAL SECTOR

Ordua, Victor Ndubuisi

Ikenyiri, Emmanuel

Ideozu, C Ideozu

Abstract
The paper examined educational psychology as a revitalization tool for value education and insecurity in Nigeria educational sector. Specifically, the concept of educational psychology, concept of insecurity, the Nigerian experience on education and insecurity were discussed. The paper further examined the effect of insecurity on the development of education in Nigeria. The paper concluded with the following recommendations that educational reform that would encourage value education, agencies of socialization especially religious organizations and the media should encourage peace education. The reward and value systems of Nigeria should be reinforced, strengthened and made more effective and efficient. Finally, the present government should enact policy on how best to safeguard the lives of our children in different schools in Nigeria

Keywords
Educational Psychology, Revitalizing Tool, Value Education, Insecurity and Nigeria Educational Sector



Date Published

2024-08-01


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