https://njp.unilag.edu.ng/index.php/adejet <p>Journal of Educational Thought (JET) is an annual publication of the Department of Adult Education, Faculty of Education, University of Lagos. JET is a multidisciplinary journal that cuts across Adult Education, Arts Education, Social Science Education, Educational Management, Educational Foundations, Technology and Vocational Education, Science Education and Health Education. The Editorial Board hereby calls for high-quality scholarly submissions for consideration in the journal.&nbsp;</p> Department of Adult and Continuing Education en-US Adult Education Journal of Educational Thought https://njp.unilag.edu.ng/index.php/adejet/article/view/3128 <p>The rise of road accidents in Nigeria, especially in Lagos state, leading to injuries, deaths, and economic losses, is a serious concern. Due to this high casualty rate, the Lagos State government developed and exposed drivers to road safety education programmes to address the reckless behaviour of commercial drivers. In light of this, the study examined the roles of road safety education programmes in reducing road accidents in Lagos State. Three research objectives were posed and three hypotheses were tested to guide the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. While Krejci &amp; Morgan's (1970) sample size determination table was used to determine the sample size, stratified random sampling technique was used to select 370 respondents. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data for the study. Hypotheses were analysed using inferential statistics of regression analysis at 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed that road safety education programmes make a meaningful contribution to improving road safety outcomes; and emergency first responder education programmes do not significantly enhance the professionalism of commercial bus drivers in Lagos State. The study concludes road safety education programmes such as public enlightenment and campaign programmes provide strong validation for road safety education as a core road safety strategy. Based on the findings, it was recommended, among others, that the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Transportation and Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), should establish a mandatory, integrated professional development framework for all commercial bus drivers.</p> Cymeone Akanni Oluwayemisi Obashoro-John Tawakalitu Ojeomogha Copyright (c) 2026 Department of Adult Education, University of Lagos 2026-05-18 2026-05-18 10 1 19 34 https://njp.unilag.edu.ng/index.php/adejet/article/view/3129 <p>This study investigates students' perceptions of immersion and excursion as pedagogical methods for teaching Yoruba proverbs and culture. As indigenous languages face increasing marginalization in contemporary educational systems, innovative teaching methodologies become crucial for cultural preservation and transmission. Through a mixed-methods approach combining surveys and focus group discussions with 240 secondary school students in southwestern Nigeria, this research examines how experiential learning methods affect student engagement, comprehension, and appreciation of Yoruba cultural heritage. Findings indicate that both immersion and excursion methods significantly enhance students' understanding of proverbs within their cultural contexts, with 78% of participants reporting improved retention and cultural connection compared to traditional classroom instruction. The study reveals that immersion techniques foster deeper linguistic competence, while excursions provide authentic cultural contexts that make proverbs more meaningful and memorable. However, students also identified challenges, including logistical constraints, time limitations, and the need for better integration with formal curricula. These findings have important implications for language education policy and the development of culturally responsive pedagogies in African educational contexts.</p> Idris ADESINA Zephaniah OGUNDEJI Copyright (c) 2026 Department of Adult Education, University of Lagos 2026-05-18 2026-05-18 10 1 1 18