Dele A. Ilesanmi’s Publications

Dele A. Ilesanmi’s Publications

PASTOR DELE ALABA ILESANMI, PHD

Pastor Dele Alaba Ilesanmi, OND (Fin.Std), Dip (Computer), HND (B&F), B.Ed (Magt&Econs)., PDGE (Econs), PGD (Mission),  PGD Th., M.A Th.,  Ph.D, and ThD

 

CURRENT RESEARCH AREAS

  1. Biblical Christian Education
  2. Biblical Educational Learning Theory, Teaching, and Practice
  3. Biblical Theories, Concepts, and Models Development
  4. Biblical Research

His recent biblical research on Biblical Christian Educational Learning Theory and Teaching: Theogogy, Pneumagogy, Christogogy, Bibliogogy, Homegogy/Filiogogy

 

TEACHING SUBJECTS:

Biblical Christian education, Theology, Christology, Pneumatology, and Biblical Economics, Biblical Research and Biblical Christian Educational Learning Theory and Practice

Pastor Dele Alaba Ilesanmi, DIP. (DPIT), OND (FIN. STD.), HND (B&F), B.Ed. (Ed. Mgmt.), PGDE (Soc.Sc. Ed.), HFC, SOD, PGDM, PGDTh., M.A., and Ph.D.) has been a lecturer at the Redeemed Christian Bible College (Satellite Campuses) for over 15 years now and an Associate Research Professor at Testament Theological Seminary with expertise in Biblical Christian Education and Biblical Research. His academic interest is primarily in the fields of Biblical Educational Learning Theory and Practice, Biblical Theory and Research (the fields he is currently pioneering), Christian Education, and Theology. He is a pastor and teacher of the Word par excellence. He is a product of different learning institutions, such as Ekiti Parapo College, Ido-Ekiti, Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Lead City University, Ibadan, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Redeemed Christian Bible College (main campus, Mowe, Ogun State, and Miracle Campus, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State), Northwestern Christian University, Florida, USA, etc. Ilesanmi has served in more than 40 different capacities as a union leader, coordinator, president, chairman, and secretary in many social organisations simultaneously and at different times. He has trained over 200 ministers and pastors theologically, over 100 disciples of Christ, and supervised over 15 graduate students’ projects since 2008. He has pastored nine parishes, six Areas, and two Zones. As of 2023, he has over 80 publications to his credit, including nine books and Christian research articles published in different reputable and registered journals and websites. Some of these works can be found on Google Scholar, Research Gate, Academia, Zenodo, Figshare, OSF, Academia, Scribd, Course Hero, ChristoPress: Journal of Biblical Research, African Journal of Kingdom Education, Mature: Journal of the International Institute of Christian Theologians, Scholars, and Professionals, etc. His bestseller is Globalising True Education: A Divine Mandate. In 2023, he developed four theories of learning for effective teaching and learning in biblical Christian (theological) education. The theories are theogogy, christogogy, pneumagogy, and bibliogogy. He is the Acting Chair of the Centre for Training, Research and Development (CTRD), Dean of the School of Christian Education at Testament Theological Seminary, and an editor of two peer-reviewed journals: the African Journal of Kingdom Education and the Mature Journal of the International Institute of Christian Theologians, Scholars, and Professionals. He serves as the President and CEO of ChristoPress Biblical Research (CIBR), an online-based research institute. He is married and gloriously blessed.

To connect with this author: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4874-0759; pstdeleilesanmi3@gmail.com; +234-08062197040

 

 

EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT POSITIONS/ PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH DATES

 

S/N

JOB TITLE

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

DATE

 

SECULAR WORK EXPERIENCE

 

 

1

English/Oral English Teacher

Glory Model International College, Aramoko-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

2001-2003

2

Commerce & Economics Teacher

Glory Model International College, Aramoko-Ekiti

2001-2003

3

English/Oral English Teacher

Government Girls’ Secondary School, Portiskum, Yobe State, Nigeria

2003-2004

4

Economics Teacher

Government Girls’ Secondary School, Portiskum, Yobe State, Nigeria

2003-2004

5

Account Teacher (Teaching Practice)

Emmanuel College, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

2005-2006

 

6

English Teacher

Aramoko District Commercial Secondary School(ADICO), Aramoko-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

2005-2007

7

Economics Teacher (Teaching Practice)

Lead City High School, Jericho, Ibadan. Oyo State, Nigeria

2006/2007

8

English/Oral English Teacher

Mater Christi Catholic Girls’ High School, Igede-Ekiti, Nigeria

2006-2009

9

Literature-in-English Teacher

Mater Christi Catholic Girls’ High School, Igede-Ekiti, Nigeria

2006-2009

10

Punctuality Prefect

Ekiti Parapo College, Ido-Ekiti, Ondo State(now, Ekiti State)

1994-1995

11

Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Campus Magazine

Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria

2000-2002

12

Editor-in-Chief, Glomoco Observer Mirror

Glory Model International College, Aramoko-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

2001-2003

13

HND Banking & Finance Class Governor

Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria

2000-2002

14

General Secretary, Federation of Ekiti State Students’ Union (FESSU)

Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria

1997-1998

15

President, Federation of Ekiti State Students’ Union (FESSU)

Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria

2000-2002

16

Treasurer, National Association of Aramoko Students’ Union

Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria

1997-1998

17

General Secretary, Federation of Osi-Ekiti Students’ Union(FOSU)

Osi-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

2000-2001

18

President, Federation of Osi-Ekiti Students’ Union(FOSU)

Osi-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

2001-2002

19

PRO &Chairman Education, National Association of Aramoko Students’ Union

Aramoko-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

1997-2003

20

Bible college Coordinator

The Redeemed Christian Bible College

2008 till date

 

 

 

 

 

SPIRITUAL WORK EXPERIENCE

 

 

21

Theology, Christology, Pneumatology, Christian Education Lecturer, among others

The Redeemed Christian Bible College, Ekiti State, Nigeria

2008 till date

22

School of Disciples Lecturer

The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Ekiti State, Nigeria.

2009 till date

23

RCF School of Disciples Lecturer and Coordinator of all campuses in Ekiti State.

The Redeemed Christian Campus Fellowship

2017-2019

24

Church Secretary

Victory Baptist Church, Aramoko-Ekiti

2004-2006

25

Church Usher

The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Gideon Parish, Ekiti State.

2007

26

Sunday School Teacher

The Redeemed Christian Church of God

2007-2014

27

Youth Pastor

Ebenezer Baptist Church, Igede-Ekiti

2006

28

Pastor

The Redeemed Christian Church of God

2007 till date

29

Editor-in-Chief

RCCG Reigning King Bulletin, Ado-Ekiti

2011-2012

30

Editor-in-Chief

RCCG Overcomer Bulletin, Ado-Ekiti

2014-2015

31

Secretary, Ekiti Family Programme Committee

The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Region 25, Nigeria

2018 till 2021

32

RCCG Provincial Researcher

RCCG Ekiti Province 7, Ado-Ekiti

2018-2021

33

Managing Editor

African Journal Kingdom Education

2023 till date

34

Lead Editor

Mature Journal of International Institute of Christian Theologians, Scholars, and Professionals

2023 till date

 

Awards and Honours

  1. Best President of Federation of Ekiti State Students Union (FESSU), Federal Polytechnic, Offa
  2. Commendation Letter from RCCG for doing well in the service of the Lord (2016-2018)

iii. The Best Executive Member of International Institute of Christian Theologians, Scholars and Professionals in 2023.

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH DATES

Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Campus Magazine

Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria

2000-2002

Editor-in-Chief, Glomoco Observer Mirror

Glory Model International College, Aramoko-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

2001-2003

Editor-in-Chief

RCCG Reigning King Bulletin, Ado-Ekiti

2011-2012

Editor-in-Chief

RCCG Overcomer Bulletin, Ado-Ekiti

2014-2015

Theology, Christology, Pneumatology, Christian Education Lecturer, among others

The Redeemed Christian Bible College, Ekiti State, Nigeria

2008 till date

School of Disciples Lecturer

The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Ekiti State, Nigeria.

2009 till date

RCF School of Disciples Lecturer and Coordinator of all campuses in Ekiti State.

The Redeemed Christian Campus Fellowship, Ekiti State University, Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, etc

2017-2019

Church Secretary

Victory Baptist Church, Aramoko-Ekiti

2004-2006

Secretary, Ekiti Family Programme Committee

The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Region 25, Nigeria

2018 till 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESEARCH WORK AND PUBLICATIONS

  1. Ilesanmi, D. A., Imuwahen, T. O., & Deborah, M. A. (2024). The Bibliogogics of Triune God: Demystifying the Mystery of the Trinity. In African Journal of Kingdom Education, Vol. 2, (01).

 

  1. Ilesanmi, D. A., Imuwahen, T. O., & Deborah, M. A (2024). Jesus’ Teaching Through Discovery and Pneumagogy: A Theogogical Approach to Teaching and Learning in Christian Education. In: African Journal of Kingdom Education, Vol. 1, (03).

 

  1. Ilesanmi, D. A., Imuwahen, T. O., & Deborah, M. A. (2024). Religiosity and Morality in Contemporary Churches in Nigeria: Critical Points of Disconnections Between Faith and Praxis. in: African Journal of Kingdom Education, Vol. 1, (03).

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2023). Jesus’ Birth: The Impact of His Sonship and Divinityship on Humanity. In: Mature: Journal of the International Institute of Christian Theologians Scholars and Professionals, Vol. 1, (03)

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2023). Christianity and Educational Development: The Nigerian Experience. In: Mature: Journal of the International Institute of Christian Theologians Scholars and Professionals, Vol. 1, (03).

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2023). Jesus’ Teaching Through Discovery and Pneumagogy: A Theogogical Approach to Teaching and Learning in Christian Education. In: African Journal of Kingdom Education, Vol. 1, (03). Testament Business Academy

 

  1. Ilesanmi, D. A., (2023). Religiosity and Morality in Contemporary Churches in Nigeria: Critical Points of Disconnections Between Faith and Praxis. in: African Journal of Kingdom Education, Vol. 1, (03). Testament Business Academy

 

  1. Imuwahen, T. O., Ilesanmi, D. A., & Deborah, M. A. (2023). Unravelling the Four Epistemic Methods of Experiencing God: Insights and Implications. In: African Journal of Kingdom Education, Vol. 1, (03). Testament Business Academy

 

  1. Ilesanmi, D. A., Imuwahen, T. O., & Deborah, M. A. (2023). Kingdom Christian Education and the Global Church: Combating Heresies in the Age of Globalisation. In: African Journal of Kingdom Education, Vol. 1, (03). Testament Business Academy

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2023). Revisiting the Ekitiparapo Liberation War After 137 Years. In: ChristoPress: Journal of Christian Education and Biblical Research, Vol. 2(01)

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2023). The Changing Faces of World Christianity in the 21st Century. In: Mature: Journal of the International Institute of Christian Theologians Scholars and Professionals, Vol. 1, (01)

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2023). Christianity and Globalisation: An Impact Review. In: Mature: Journal of the International Institute of Christian Theologians Scholars and Professionals, Vol. 1, (02)

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2023). Changing Faces of African Christianity: The Role of Dr. Mojola Agbebi. In: Mature: Journal of the International Institute of Christian Theologians Scholars and Professionals, Vol. 1, (01).

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2023). Current Trends and Demographical Changes in World Christianity, Plusdigest, Vol. 1 No. 3 September 2023

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2023). The Salvific Global Mission of Jesus: A Biblical and Apologetical Interpretation of Matthew 15:24. In: African Journal of Kingdom Education, Benue, Vol. 1 (2).

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2023). Major Trends in Kingdom Church Growth in Nigeria. In: African Journal of Kingdom Education, Benue, Vol. 1 (2).

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2023). Pneumagogy: A Proposed Theory for Effective Teaching and Learning in Christian Kingdom Education. In: African Journal of Kingdom Education, Benue, Vol. 1 (2).

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2022). Theology of Yoruba Nation Declaration: The Spiritual and Physical Dimensions of Self-Determination Struggle. In: ChristoPress: Journal of Christian Education and Biblical Research, Vol. 1(02)

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2022). Yoruba Nation Independence: A Biblical and Theological Perspective. In: ChristoPress: Journal of Christian Education and Biblical Research, Vol.1(01)

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2022). Pneumagogy in Christian Education: Beyond the Theory of Pedagogy, Andragogy or Heutagogy. In: ChristoPress: Journal of Christian Education and Biblical Research, Vol. 1(01)

 

 

Conference Papers

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2018). Dimensions of Accountability in Christian Education. A Paper presented at the International Conference on African Pentecostalism at the Chapel of Praise Auditorium, The Redeemed Christian Bible College main Campus, Redemption Camp, KM46, Lagos /Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State. July 30th & 31st, 2018

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2013). Social Change and Moral Crisis in Nigerian Religious Community: Cultural imperatives for African School Children. A paper presented at the 1st Mater Christi Cultural Day, held on 21st June, 2013 at Mater Christi Catholic Girls’ High School, Igede-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2023). Relevance Makes a Difference. A paper delivered during the Induction Orientation Seminar organised by the International Institute of Christian Theologians, Scholars, and Professionals (IICTSP), Lagos State Chapter, on Tuesday, 27th June, 2023.

 

 

 

 

 

Magazine/Bulletin/Website Articles  

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2022). Prepared for the Lord’s Returns? In: ChristoPress Magazine

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2015). In Rescue of an ailing Government: A Physician-Pastor’s Panacea. In: RCCG, Overcomer Digest. A publication of King Zone, Ekiti Province 1, Ado-Ekiti, 2015.

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2022). The Imperative of Personal Holiness. In: ChristoPress Magazine

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2015). Religiosity without Morality: What can Christian Educators Do? In: RCCG, Overcomer Digest. A publication of King Zone, Ekiti Province 1, Ado-Ekiti, 2015

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2022). Jesus, The Crucified God. In: ChristoPress Magazine

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2011). Divine Revelation. RCCG, The Reigning King. A publication of the Reigning King Zone, Living Spring Parish, Zonal Headquarters, Odo-Era Igede-Ekiti, Nov., 2011, Vol. 1(09)

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2011). The Danger of Unbelief. RCCG, The Reigning King. A publication of the Reigning King Zone, Living Spring Parish, Zonal Headquarters, Odo-Era Igede-Ekiti, 2011, Vol. 1, (07).

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2011). Be An Effective Soul-Winner. RCCG, The Reigning King. A publication of the Reigning King Zone, Living Spring Parish, Zonal Headquarters, Odo-Era Igede-Ekiti, April., 2011, Vol. 1(03).

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2011). The Power is Available. RCCG, The Reigning King. A publication of the Reigning King Zone, Living Spring Parish, Zonal Headquarters, Odo-Era Igede-Ekiti, July., 2011, Vol. 1(06).

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2011). The Power of His Resurrection. RCCG, The Reigning King. A publication of the Reigning King Zone, Living Spring Parish, Zonal Headquarters, Odo-Era Igede-Ekiti, May., 2011, Vol. 1(04).

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2015). Keeping to Time. RCCG, Overcomer Digest. A publication of King Zone, Ekiti Province 1, Ado-Ekiti, June, 2015.

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2016). Doubling Church attendance: A Divine Mandate For All. RCCG Word of Peace. A publication of Shalom Zone, Ekiti Province 1, Omisanjana, Ado-Ekiti, July-September, 2016.

 

  1. Power of Relationship (1) –video available

 

 

  1. Christian Race. A paper presentation during workers -in- training, King Area, 2015

 

  1. John 14:6 Principles of Christian Living (1) –video available
  2. John 14:6 Principles of Christian Living (2) –video available
  3. John 14:6 Principles of Christian Living (3) –video available
  4. The Love of Knowledge or wisdom of God? (1) –video available
  5. The Love of Knowledge or wisdom of God? (2) –video available
  6. Divine Providence –video available
  7. Regions/Levels of Heaven –video available
  8. Trichotomy Vs. dichotomy: A Biblical and Theological Perspective –video available            

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2022). Barometer of Greatness: 3John 2 Texual Exegesis of a “Total Man” and God’s Intent for your Life

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2022). Speak the Word.

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2022). Faith Production: An Exegetical Analysis of Romans 10:17

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2022). Five “Power Signs “of a Believer: A Critical Examination of Mark 16: 15-18.

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2022). JESUS: An Excellent Name. In: ChristoPress Magazine

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2022). New Hope of Good News. In: ChristoPress Magazine

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2022). Jesus: The Gospel Hope. In: ChristoPress Magazine

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2022). Jesus: The Hope of Salvation. In: ChristoPress Magazine

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2022). Jesus: The New Hope of Eternal Life. In: ChristoPress Magazine

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2022). Jesus: The Hope of Safety. In: ChristoPress Magazine

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2022). New Hope in Christ. In: ChristoPress Magazine

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2022). Hope of Resurrection. In: ChristoPress Magazine

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2022). Power of Resurrection. In: ChristoPress Magazine

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2022). Jesus’ Resurrection: The Mystery and Theology of New Hope Beyond the Grave. In: ChristoPress Magazine

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2022). Dimensions of Divine Blessings: The Important Role Food, Sacrifice, and Giving Play in Attracting Irrevocable Blessings. In: ChristoPress Magazine

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2022). Jesus: The Crucified God is Alive. In: ChristoPress Magazine

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2021). Creating Zion in the midst of Babylon: An Exegetical Study of Psalms 137:1. In: ChristoPress Magazine

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2021). New Level of Superlative Glory. In: ChristoPress Magazine

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2021). African Christianity and Nationalism: The Theology and philosophy of Dr. Mojola Agbebi (1866-1917), The Moses of Africa. In: ChristoPress Magazine

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2021). Lewis* Green Agbelusi (1818-1908): The Foster Father and Mentor of Dr. Agbebi Mojola. In: ChristoPress Magazine

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2020). Educating for Life: Reflections on National Peace and Security. In: ChristoPress Magazine

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2020). Beyond the “End SARS” Saga: In Rescue of Nigerian Youths, Economy and Education. In: ChristoPress Magazine

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2020). Does God Exist. In: ChristoPress Magazine

 

 

 

 

 

BOOKS, MONOGRAPHS, AND CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2022). African Christianity and Nationalism: The Biography of Dr. Mojola Agbebi (1860-1917), The Moses of Africa.

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2022). Pneumagogy in Christian Education: Beyond the Theory of Pedagogy, Andragogy or Heutagogy (Monograph)

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2021). Globalizing True Education: A Divine Mandate

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2021). Christian Dress and Adornment: Changing the Original Masterpiece Comparative Education: The Egyptian, Roman, and Nigerian educational, Model

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2021). How to Learn English: Handbook for Teachers/Students

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2021). The Schools of the Prophets

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2021). Beware of Human Philosophy: How Adlerian Theory of Individual Psychology Affects us

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2019). Dimensions of Accountability in Christian Education. In: Ayantayo, J.K (eds., et.al.) African Pentecostalism: Probity and Accountability, (Published, Adekunle Ajasin University Press, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, 2019) pp.262-292

 

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2009). Story of Mater Christi: A Preface to Logic of Success. In: Mater Christ Press Club, Vol. 1 (01)

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2009). Ekiti and the Role of Roman Catholic Mission in Girl-Child Education Since 1912. In: Mater Christ Press Club, Vol.1 (01).

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2007). Loss of Mothr Tongue. Year Book, Maiden Edition, Mater Christi Catholic Girls High School, Igede-Ekiti

 

 

Dissertations

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2021). An Evaluation of Accountability in Christian Education in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Nigeria. A Thesis submitted to Northwestern Christian University, Florida, USA towards fulfillments of Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Education (No. NCU 111-8280)

 

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2012). Christianity and Ekiti Educational Development since 1893. A Dissertation submitted to the Redeemed Christian Bible College in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Award of a Master’s Degree in Theology with specialization in Christian Education.

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2008). The Spiritual and Practical Approaches to Soul-Winning. A Project Work submitted to the Redeemed Christian Bible College in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Award of a Post Graduate Diploma(PGD) in Theology

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2007). Universal Basic Education (UBE) Programme: Implications for Private Secondary School in Nigeria (A Case Study of Lead City High School, Ibadan) in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Award of a Bachelor of Educational Management. Unpublished B.Ed Hons Degree in Education(2007): Mat.No. LCU/UG/05/1104

 

  1. Ilesanmi, Dele A. (2005). Concept Mapping and Problem-Solving Instructional Strategies as Determinants of Students Academic Performance in Economics. A Paper submitted to the Department of Teacher Education, University of Ibadan, Oyo State in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the Award of a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Education