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A Survey Of Nigerian Perceptions Of Corporate Communication Through Meeting Conduct: The Issues At Stake.
(Journal of Namibian Studies, 2026-05-23) Jiboku Oladele
This study is grounded in the Functional Theory of Group Decision-Making, which posits that meetings achieve effective outcomes when essential communicative functions are successfully fulfilled. Organisations that fail to conduct purposeful and well-structured meetings are prone to recurring conflicts, inefficiency, and delays in achieving their objectives. Meetings may become unproductive when objectives are unclear, discussions lack focus, or the chairman is unable to guide interaction effectively. Guided by this theory, the article provides practical guidelines for improving meeting effectiveness. It examines the core functions of meetings, differentiates types and sizes of meetings, emphasises the importance of clearly defining objectives, and explores the chairman’s role in managing participation, maintaining focus, and directing discussion efficiently. The study highlights how structured communication, careful preparation, and active leadership contribute to productive meetings that successfully achieve organisational goals, enhance decision-making processes, reduce misunderstandings, improve collaboration, and minimise the risk of conflict or operational setbacks.
LANGUAGE ENDANGERMENT, PRESERVATION AND REVITALIZATION STRATEGIES
(Journal of Namibian Studies, 2026-05-23) Jiboku Oladele
Abstract Language endangerment poses a significant threat to global cultural heritage, especially in multilingual societies affected by long-term migration. This study explores how migration contributes to linguistic underestimation and the consequent loss of confidence in mother tongues. Anchored on Fishman’s theory of reversing language shift, it adopts a qualitative descriptive design based on secondary data from global and African contexts. Findings reveal that migration, poor policy implementation, and limited cultural awareness accelerate language loss and weaken intergenerational transmission. The study recommends community-driven revitalisation, integration of indigenous languages in education, digital documentation, and inclusive cultural policies. It further emphasises the need to restore identity, dignity, and confidence among native speakers. By merging heoretical perspectives with practical strategies, the paper contributes to the broader and detailed discourse on language preservation and revitalisation as essential tools for sustaining linguistic and cultural diversity in this evolving globalised world.
Effects of Digital Learning Platforms on the Teaching of Use of English among Distance Learning Students at the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro
(National Association of Teachers and Researchers in English as second Language, 2026-09-22) Jiboku Oladele
Abstract The adoption of digital learning platforms into higher education pedagogy has brought innovation in instructional delivery, particularly within Open Distance and Flexible E-Learning (ODFeL) programmes. Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other digital platforms serve as essential tools for teaching, communication, assessment, and learner engagement. Despite the increasing adoption in Nigerian tertiary institutions, it seems that limited evidence on how these platforms influence students' attitudes towards learning Use of English is yet to be explored. This study examines the effects of digital learning platforms on the teaching of Use of English among distance learning students (both Higher and National Diploma) at the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro. The study identifies the digital learning platforms used in teaching Use of English, examines students' retrospective perceptions of their attitudes before exposure to digital learning platforms, assesses their attitudes after exposure, and identifies the challenges associated with the use of digital learning platforms. The study adopted a descriptive survey design using a retrospective pre-test approach. Data are collected through a structured questionnaire and analysed using frequencies and percentages. The population for the study comprises 60 students, ND1 (15), NDII (15), HND1 (15), and HNDII (15) respectively. The students are randomly selected from the School of Communication and Information Technology, School of Management Studies, and School of Pure and Applied Sciences. The data for the study are analysed from the purview of Technology Acceptance Model and the Community of Inquiry Framework. The findings are expected to provide evidence-based recommendations for improving the delivery of language courses within Open Distance and Flexible E-Learning (ODFeL) programmes.
EFFECT OF PRE-READING STRATEGY ON PERFORMANCE IN READING COMPREHENSION OF SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
(University of Ibadan, 1991-09-06) Jiboku Oladele
ABSTRACT This study was carried out with a view to find out the relative effectiveness of pre-reading strategy on reading comprehension achievement of senior secondary school students. Also investigated were the relationships between attitude to reading and achievement in reading comprehension; and relationship between sex and performance in reading comprehension. Ninety-six senior secondary school one students, from two secondary schools (of mixed type) in Ilaro, Ogun State constitute the subjects. The pre-test post-test control group experimental design (in which subjects in the experimental group were subjected to four weeks experimental teaching sessions) was used. Using a reading habit inventory, an attitude scale and a multiple-choice objective type achievement test for pre and post-tests, between which were the treatment sessions, the subjects exposed to pre-reading strategy skill teaching were compared with the control group.
Analytical Review of Themes and Style in Christopher Marlowe’s Dr. Faustus
(scientific journal of linguistics dan literature, 2025-03-21) Jiboku Oladele
Abstract: This study offers a critical examination of the central themes and stylistic techniques employed in Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus, with the aim of exploring how Marlowe integrates literary style and thematic concerns to construct a complex Renaissance tragedy. The theoretical framework adopted for this study is grounded in New Historicism and Formalist criticism, which allow for both contextual and textual analysis of the play. The study adopts a qualitative research design, relying on close textual analysis of selected scenes from the A-text version of Doctor Faustus. Key themes identified include the insatiable thirst for knowledge and power, the conflict between redemption and damnation, and the tension between free will and predestination. Prominent stylistic features examined include the use of soliloquy and allegory, which are shown Keywords: to enrich character development and emphasise the play’s moral and philosophical dimensions. The findings reveal that Marlowe uses these themes and stylistic devices to dramatize the inner turmoil of the protagonist and to critique Renaissance ideals of intellectual ambition and human agency. The study concludes that Doctor Faustus remains a timeless and thought-provoking work, offering profound insights into the human condition through its interplay of style and theme.