LECTURER-STUDENT RELATIONSHIP IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA: BALANCING THE PENDULUM OF DISCOURSE
Authors:
Omowunmi, Joshua Olusegun
Abstract:
Lecturer-student relationship in tertiary institutions in Nigeria has become a target of attack by scholars and other stakeholders at various fora. Some are in support of its total condemnation citing arrays of the randy and rapacious lecturers who have ignominiously abused the process. Of course, some see it differently arguing that it necessary for the total development of the students. The paper explored both sides of the arguments. The theoretical basis of the paper was anchored on game theory. However, the researcher carried out a study through a descriptive approach using simple random sample technique and self-administered questionnaires on 600 respondents. The analysis was conducted through SPSS tool for Windows program. The result revealed that lecturer-student had more benefit than the demerits and that the management of institutions should explore the positive aspect of the relationship for the total development of the students.