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THE IBADAN SCHOOL OF ORIENTALISM: CONTRIBUTIONS OF PROF MUSA OLADIPUPO AJILOGBA ABDUL TO TEACHING AND RESEARCHING ARABIC AND ISLAMIC STUDIES

This study focuses on the history of the Orientalist project for the study of the twin-discipline for over sixty years at the University of Ibadan; which have been used by some to contest the legitimacy of its products as they base their critiques on how Orientalism has undermined Islam. It engages the Orientalist perspectives and approaches to the academic study o ... continue reading->

Keywords: Orientalism; Teaching and Researching; Substantial Pioneering

PASSING THE BATON: HOW DO WE NURTURE THE APPRENTICE CONDUCTOR TO OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES OF TAKING UP THE BATON?

This article presents a qualitative, phenomenological investigation into the development of novice conductors, framed within a practice-led research paradigm. Originating from several mentoring opportunities, the study examines how young musicians transition into conducting roles, the pedagogical strategies that support this process, and the challenges they encounter. Drawing on the lived experiences of two apprentice conductors, the research explores the intersection of technical skill acquisition, interpretive decision-making, and communicative efficacy. The study addresses a gap in the literature, which often privileges either the autobiographical accounts of professional conductors, instructional manuals focused on technique, or conducting programmes taught at tertiary (university) level. Through semi-structured interviews and reflective analysis, key themes emerge: the importance of early experiential opportuniti ... continue reading->

Keywords: Conducting Pedagogy; Music Education; Phenomenology; Practice-Led Research; Mentorship; Musical Leadership; Novice Conductors

ENQUÊTE SUR L’UTILISATION DU DICTIONNAIRE DANS L’ENSEIGNEMENT / APPRENTISSAGE DU FLE PAR LES ÉLÈVES ET ENSEIGNANTS GABONAIS

Survey on the use of dictionary in the teaching/ learning of French as foreign language by Gabonese students and teachers. This research presents an empirical study on the use of the dictionary in the teaching/learning of French as a foreign language. This research was carried out at the Lycée National Léon Mba, one of the oldest high schools of Libreville ... continue reading->

Keywords: Research; Dictionary Use; Teaching; Learning; Lecturers; Students; Lycée National Léon Mba; Libreville

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