FASOKUN, Thomas Olusola

i. B.A. Education (Ife) (Geography and English), 1972

ii. Ph.D (Educational Administration (Ife), 1978

1. Thesis/Dissertation



a . Administrative Behaviour in Primary Education in Oyo Local Schools Board in the Western State of Nigeria. (89 pages) An Essay presented to the Faculty of Education, University of Ife, Ile- Ife in partial fulfillment of the Degree of Bachelor of Education, June 1972.

b. An Investigation into the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Financial Management in Secondary Schools in Oyo State of Nigeria: (315 pages) Thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Department of Educational Administration and Planning, University of Ife, Ile- Ife, (June 1978).



Books /Monographs

(List in this order with Dates, Page, Reference and Publisher):

(a) Authored Books

1. Ezewu, E.E., Fasokun, T.O., Akpe, C.S. and Oluduro, A.O. (1981). Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education. London: Heinemann Educational Books Ltd., (208 pages).

2. Fasokun, T. O. (ed.) (1988). English Language. Ibadan: Heinemann Educational Books (Nigeria) Limited (90 pages).

3. Fasokun, T. O. (2000). The Challenges of Adult Education. Text of an Inaugural Lecture Series 139 Obafemi Awolowo University Press, Ile-Ife. 42 pages.

4. Fasokun, Thomas, Anne Katahoire and Akpovire Oduaran (2005) The Psychology of Adult Learning in Africa Pearson Education Publishers, South Africa and the UNESCO Institute for Education, Hamburg, Germany.

5. Nwangwu, R, Fasokun, T. O. ,Makoju, G. , Zaifada, I. K. {As writers and consultants) (2009) “The State of Education in Nigeria” Federal Ministry of Education, Federal Inspectorate Service, Abuja, 101 pages

6. Fasokun, T. O., Tahir, G., Owhotu, V., Fagbulu, I. (As Writers and Consultants) (2010) “Literacy for Development” Nigeria’s Country Commissioned Report for the Eighth E-9 Ministerial Review Meeting: Abuja, Nigeria: Federal Ministry of Education, 21st – 24th June, 2010, 93 pages.

7. Fasokun, T. O., Enuku, U. E., Dukku, M.G., Mejiuni, O., & Akande, J. O. (Co-Editors).2011. Proceedings of the 2011 Nigerian National Council for Adult Education (NNCAE) Lokoja, November 21-21, 2011

(b) Published Contributions to Books.



8. Fasokun, T.O. (1981) Unit Nine: Philosophy and the Philosophy of Education, in Ezewu, E.E. Fasokun, T.O., Akpe, C.S. and Oluduro, A.O. Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education. London: Heinemann Educational Books Ltd pp. 69-74.

9. Fasokun, T.O. (1981) Unit Ten: The Practice of Education in Ancient Greece, in Ezewu, E.E., Fasokun, T.O., Akpe, C.S. and Oluduro, A.O. Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education. London: Heinemann Educational Books Ltd pp. 75- 80.

10. Fasokun, T.O. (1981).Unit Eleven: The Practice of Education in Ancient Rome, in Ezewu, E.E., Fasokun, T.O., Akpe, C.S. and Oluduro, A.O. Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education. London: Heinemann Educational Books Ltd pp.81- 86.

11. Fasokun, T.O. (1981) Unit Twelve: The Practice of Education during the middle Ages in, Ezewu, E.E., Fasokun, T.O., Akpe, C.S. and Oluduro, A.O. Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education. London: Heinemann Educational Books Ltd pp. 87- 92.

12. Fasokun, T.O. (1981). Unit Thirteen: The Practice of Education during the period of Renaissance, in Ezewu, E.E., Fasokun, T.O., Akpe, C.S. and Oluduro, A.O. Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education. London: Heinemann Educational Books Ltd. pp. 93- 100.

13. Fasokun, T.O. (1981). Unit Fifteen: Education during the Age of Enlightenment, Ezewu, E.E., Fasokun, T.O., Akpe, C.S. and Oluduro, A.O. (1981). Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education. London: Heinemann Educational Books Ltd pp.110- 117.

14. Fasokun, T. O. (1987): "Adults' Socio-economic Status and Discipline Problems". In Issues in Nigerian Adult and Community Development Education, Oduaran, B. A. and Eheazu, B. A (eds). (A Publication of the Nigerian National Council for Adult Education (NNCAE). Chapter Seventeen, pp. 160-172.

15. Fasokun, T. O. (1988). Unit Two: Building the Simple Sentence-the Verbal Group, in Fasokun, T. O. (ed.) (1988). English Language. Ibadan: Heinemann Educational Books (Nigeria) Limited pp. 9-20.

16. Fasokun, T. O. (1988). Unit Four: Building the Simple Sentence, in . Fasokun, T. O. (ed.) (1988). English Language. Ibadan: Heinemann Educational Books (Nigeria) Limited pp. 34-43.

17. Fasokun, T. O. (1988). Unit Eight: Writing Skills, in Fasokun, T. O. (ed.) (1988) English Language. Ibadan: Heinemann Educational Books (Nigeria) Limited pp. 61-74.

18. Fasokun, T. O. (1988). (Eight: Writing Skills, in . Fasokun, T. O. (ed.) (1988). English Language. Ibadan: Heinemann Educational Books (Nigeria) Limited pp. 75-84.

19. Yoloye, E. A., Ojerinde, A and Fasokun, T. O., (1989): "Evaluation" Education in Mother Tongue: The Ife Primary Education Research Project in Fafunwa, A. B. Macauley, J. I and Sokoya, J. A. F. (eds), University Press Limited, Ibadan, Nigeria, pp. 99-132.

20. Fasokun, T. O. and Obilade, O. O. (1990). "Literacy Education" in Oyedeji, L. and Asiedu L. (Eds). Principles and Methods of Adult Education, Lagos, Joja Educational Research and Publishers Ltd., pp. 179-199.

21. Fasokun, T. O. and Mejiuni, C. O. (1991). "Politics in Adults Education in Ehiametalor, E.T. and Oduaran A. B. (Eds). Fundamentals of Adult Education Nera Publishers Limited, Chapter Ten pp. 101-107.

22. Fasokun, T. O. (1992). "Writing as a Process" in the Proceedings of the World Bank Assisted Primary: Education Project for Master Trainers in English Language. Federal Ministry of Education and Youth Development, Lagos. Chapter 14.

23. Fasokun, T. O. (1996). "Monitoring of Learning Achievement of Primary School Pupils in Nigeria" UNICEF/UNESCO/FME Project, Osun State Report. (157 pages).

24. Fasokun, T. O. (1998). "Adult Education Strategies for Promoting Indigenous knowledge and Skills” in Omolewa, M. Osuji E. and Oduaran A. (Eds) Retrospect and Renewal: The State of Adult Educational Research in Africa Published by UNESCO. Chapter 32, pp. 287-293.

25. Fasokun, T. O. (2000): "Ownership and Control of Primary Schools in Nigeria" in Akindehin, O and Adeboyeje R. A. (eds), Challenges of the Third Millennium for Primary Education in Nigeria: Readings in Research in Schooling. Chapter 4, pp. 21-32.

26. Fasokun, T. O. (2001): "Towards the Creation of Lifelong Learning Culture in Africa" In Youngs, G. ,Ohsako, T. and Medel-Anonuevo,C. (eds).Creative and Inclusive Strategies for Lifelong Learning: Report of International Round Table 27-29 November 2000. UNESCO Institute of Education, Hamburg, Germany pp.29-35.

27. Fasokun, T.O. (2005). “Adult Education in Practice”. Diploma in Adult Education for the Distance Education Unit of the Continuing Education Centre, in collaboration with the Department of Adult Education, University of Botswana, Gaborone.

28. Fasokun, T. O. (2005) “Characteristics of adult learners in Africa” in . Fasokun Thomas, Anne Katahoire and Akpovire Oduaran (2005) The Psychology of Adult Learning in Africa Pearson Education Publishers, South Africa and the UNESCO Institute for Education, Hamburg, Germany pp 14-31

29. Fasokun, T. O. (2005)“Learning styles” in . Fasokun, Thomas, Anne Katahoire and Oduaran The Psychology of Adult Learning in Africa Pearson Education Publishers, South Africa and the UNESCO Institute for Education, Hamburg, Germany pp. 96-115.

30. Fasokun, T. O. (2005) “Facilitating adult learning: Basic principles and techniques” in Fasokun, Thomas, Anne Katahoire and Akpovire Oduaran The Psychology of Adult Learning in Africa Pearson Education Publishers, South Africa and the UNESCO Institute for Education, Hamburg, Germany pp. 116-131.

31. Fasokun, T. O. (2005) “Facilitating adult learning: Other instructional techniques” in Fasokun, Thomas, Anne Katahoire and Akpovire Oduaran The Psychology of Adult Learning in Africa Pearson Education Publishers, South Africa and the UNESCO Institute for Education, Hamburg, Germany. Pp. 132-147.

32. Fasokun, T. O. (2006) HIV/AIDS as Depleting Factor in Widening Access to Education. in Oduaran, A. B. and H. S. Bhola (Eds). Widening Access to Education as Social Justice: Essays in Honor of Michael Omolewa, Netherlands: Springer.

33. Fasokun, T. O. (2008) “The role of education in poverty eradication” in Marcie Boucouvalasand Rashid Aderinoye (2008). Education for millennium development: Essays in honour of Professor Michael Omolewa Vol. 1 Spectrum Books Limited, Ibadan Ch 29, pp. 459-475.

34. Fasokun, T. O. (2009) “Status of Adult Education Practice in Nigeria” in Rosemary O. Igbo (Ed.) (2009) Contemporary Adult Education: An Inclusive Approach CIDJAP Printing Press, Enugu. Ch 1, pp.1-36.

35. Fasokun, T. O. (2010) “Education as a Potent Factor for Achieving Sustainable Development in Nigeria: in Talla N.S., Mohammed M. H., Apara, S. A. E., & Ogungbe,E. O. Education for Sustainable Development in Nigeria Smartprint Production Bauchi Road, Jos



(a) Published Articles



36. Fasokun, T.O. (1978): "An Investigation into the Expected and the `Observed Number of Teaching Staff in Selected Secondary Grammar Schools in Osun State of Nigeria." The Journal of Education in Africa: vol. 1, No.2, pp 47- 60.

37. Fasokun, T.O. (1979): "Physical Plant Resources in Secondary Grammar Schools in Oyo State of Nigeria: A case Study in Optimal Utilization and Management of Facilities." Ife Social Science Review. Vol. 2, No 2, pp. 68- 84.

38. Fasokun, T.O. (1980):"Adult Education and the Green Revolution in Nigeria". Journal of Adult Education and Development, No. 14, pp. 73- 77.

39. Fasokun, T.O. (1981): "The Techniques of Literacy Teaching." Adult Education in Nigeria. Vol. 5, pp. 55- 67.

40. Fasokun, T.O. (1981): "Production Resources and Students' Results at WASC: A Study of Oyo State" Nigeria Educational Forum, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 189-194.

41. Fasokun. T. O. (1981): Relationship Between Learning Climate and Academic

Achievement in Extra-Mural Classes: A Case Study", Adult Education in Nigeria. Volume 6,pp.48-56.

42. Fasokun.T.O. (1981): "Development of Adult Education in Nigeria", Indian Journal of Adult Education Volume 42,Nos.1-2, pp 13-19.

43. Fasokun, T. O. (1982): "Role Conflict and Job Satisfaction Between University Adult and Non-formal Education Workers in Nigeria", International Journal of University Adult Education. Vol. XXI, Nos. 1-3, pp. 127-138.

44. Fasokun, T. O. (1983): "Relationship Between Self-Concept and Academic Performance: A University of Ife Case Study". Nigerian Educational Forum (A Journal of the Institute of Education, Ahmadu Bello University), Vol. 6, No. 2 pp. 183-191.

45. Fasokun, T. O. and Amadi, I. U. (1983): "The Home ,Educational Background Factors and the Reading Habits of Adults Attending Extra-mural Classes: A Case Study", Adult Education in Nigeria, Volume 8, pp. 47-54.

46. Fasokun, T. O. (1984): "Educational Intentions of Adults Attending Extramural Class in Oyo State of Nigeria", Ilorin Journal of Education, Vol. 4, pp. 31-41.

47. Fasokun, T. O. (1984): "Drop-out and Persistence Rates among Adults". International Educator. Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 36-44.

48. Fasokun, T. O. (1987): "Independent Learning Efforts Among Some Nigerian Adults", Journal of the African Association for Literacy and Adult Education (AALAE), pp. 34-38.

49. Fasokun, T. O. and Mejiuni, C. O. (1988): The Use of Broadcasting Media for Adult Literacy Education: A Case Study of Oyo State of Nigeria". Journal of Educational Media and Technology. Vol. 1, No. 4, pp. 332-349.

50. Fasokun, T. O. and Obilade, O. O. (1988): "The Level of Financial Allocations to Adult Education in Nigeria (1960-1984)." Ife Journal of Educational Studies, pp. 60-69.

51. Fasokun, T. O. (1988): "Teacher and Student Perceptions of the Ideal and Actual Behaviours of Extra-mural Teachers". Ife Journal of Theory and Research in Education. Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 11-18.

52. Fasokun, T. O. (1989): "The Differences Between Male and Female Extra-Mural Students in their Acquisition of Motivational Patterns that Aid Learning", Journal of Adult and Non-Formal Education.

53. Fasokun, T. O. (1995). "Mentoring Activities among Extra-mural Teachers". Journal of Education Vol. 1, No. 1 pp 21-32.

54. Fasokun, T. O. (1998): Lifelong Education: Challenge to Information Provider in the Next Millennium, Journal of the Nigerian Library Association, Osun State Branch).pp 1-16

55. Fasokun, T. O., Ehindero, O. J, Obilade, O. O and Dibu-Ojerinde O. (1998): "Reversed Health Information Management Curriculum for the National Certificate, Ordinary National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Health Information Management. 210 pages.

56. Fasokun, T. O. (2006). “The United Nations Millennium Development Goals in Perspective. Adult Education in Nigeria. Vol. 13, pp. 21-43.

57. Fasokun, T. O. (2007). “Creating and Expanding Inclusive Learning Among Adults. Adult Education in Nigeria. Vol. 14, pp. 1-11.

58. Fasokun, T. O. & Omolewa, M. (2007). Adult Education in Nigeria: A Diagnosis of the Current Situation within the Framework of International Benchmark. International Journal of Educational Issues, Vol. 1 No. 1

59. Fasokun, T. O. & Pwol, C.(2008) “Nigeria: The current situation within the framework of international benchmarks” Journal of Adult Education and Development, No. 71, pp. 131-139.



5. Published Conference Proceedings



60. Fasokun, T.O. (1979): "Prospects of Mass Literacy: A case Study" in the Proceedind of the 9th Annual National Functional Literacy Seminar. Department of Adult Education, University of Ibadan, pp. 84- 98.

61. Fasokun, T. O. (1981): "Evaluation of mass Literacy Campaign in Nigeria" in the Proceedings of the 11th Annual National Functional Literacy Seminar. Ibadan, pp. 158-175

62. Fasokun, T. O. (2004): Policy Issues in Poverty Reduction through Adult Education in Julia Preece (ed) Adult Education and Poverty Reduction: A Global Priority. A Paper which appeared in the conference proceedings held at the University of Botswana, 14-16 June,2004. pp.115-120

63. Fasokun, T. O. (2005)NNCAE and the Challenges of Professionalising Adult Education Delivery in Nigeria. In Okediran, Abiodun (ed). Adult and Non-Formal Education in Nigeria: Emerging Issues. NNCAE Annual Conference, Ibadan, November 27-December 1, 2005 pp 12-28