The Woman Librarian’s Roles in Developing STEM Education for Economic Growth and Sustainable Development in Nigeria

OGUNBADEJO, Ayomikun (2019) The Woman Librarian’s Roles in Developing STEM Education for Economic Growth and Sustainable Development in Nigeria. In: 1st National Conference of WITED, Ilaro Chapter, August 13-16, 2019, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro.

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Abstract

This paper examines the role of women librarians in developing STEM education for economic growth and sustainable development in Nigeria. It discusses issues in STEM education in Nigeria, drawing from available related literature. Also, challenges in STEM education in Nigeria was examined, as well as the roles that women librarians need to play in developing STEM education. Such roles include advocating for and assist in the establishment of school libraries; training of teacher-librarians; prioritizing provision of STEM-related information; stimulating the interest of girl-child in STEM education; teach information literacy and ICT and career guide/ counselling.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences
Depositing User:	Mr Taiwo Egbeyemi
Date Deposited:	03 Jun 2021 09:33
Last Modified:	03 Jun 2021 09:33
URI:	http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/1551

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