ISSN 2348-1218 (print) International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations ISSN 2348-1226 (online) Vol. 8, Issue 4, pp: (106-113), Month: October - December 2020, Available at: www.researchpublish.com
Problems and Prospects of Uplifting the Standard of Teaching Education in Nigeria Audu Yusuf1, Salihu Saleh2, Ibrahim Musa Bwala3, Mohammed Fori4 College of Education Waka-Biu, Borno State Nigeria 1
yusufaudu121@yahoo.com , +2348088514620 2
salihusaleh20@gmail.com 3
bwala@gmail.com
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forinice@yahoo.com
Abstract: This paper highlights and explains in detail the causes of fallen standard of teaching and teacher education in Nigeria, and finally suggests the ways to uplift the standard in the country. It was discovered that government failure to implement the 26% of its total annual budget on education upon which the listed problems will be catered for like: inadequate number of schools of international standard, considering the rapid increase in population of the country and lack of adequate qualify /professional teachers. Other factors include: corruption and examination misconduct. It was recommended that government should implement the 26% educational share in the national budget in order to adequately address monetary challenges. The other factor addressed is Nigerians positive attitudinal changes towards corruption/examination misconduct. Keywords: Education, Teaching, Educational Standard and Training.
1. INTRODUCTION Education is the backbone for sustainable development and determinant of technological, political and socio-economic growth and development of any nation. This is because no country will grow above the level of its education. There are many opinions of what Education means to different people. Education is one of the fundamental factors of economic development. No country can achieve sustainable economic development without substantial investment in human capital. Education enriches people's understanding of themselves and world. It improves the quality of their lives and leads to broad social benefits to individuals and society. Education raises people's productivity, creativity, promotes entrepreneurship and technological advances. In addition, it plays a very crucial role in economic development, social progress and improving income distribution. Education is therefore the key to unlock the potential of people, empower and equip individuals in society. Education facilitates the development and also provides the basis for societal transformation. Idowu (2011) opined that education is the main instrument used by the society to preserve, maintain and upgrade its social equilibrium and so the society‟s future depends largely on the quality of education. The aim of education in its totality is to produce an individual who is not only educated but also be able to transform what was learned in to real life situation for ones benefit and the society at large. Therefore an educated Nigerian should have self confidence, respect and for others and the country as well as to be well equipped to face societal and even global challenges. The knowledge an individual need for the aforementioned task is in the hands of the teachers, this means that the teacher is one important factors followed by the school administrators, the curriculum planners, and the political system. It is worth to note that the problem of Nigerian education is not just the policy but implementing the policy.
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