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Navigating Teacher Education towards Improving Basic Education in Nigeria

H. N. Elems-Ikwegbu

Abstract


Teacher education is an essential part of a sound Educational System and stability in a country. Navigating Teacher Education can be a complex and challenging educational concept, however with the right resources and partnership it can be transformed into a successful educational endeavour. The aim of this paper was to explore navigating Teacher Education towards improving Basic Education in Nigeria. First, the need for improving Teacher Education was highlighted. Second, the role and impact of improving trainee teachers’ attitude, student exchange programme, research funding, scholarship, massive recruitment of graduate teachers and the implementation of the National Policy on Education (FRN, 2014) as they relate to Universal Basic Education in Nigeria were discussed. Third, the role of policymakers and stakeholders in ensuring that trainee teachers have knowledge and skills to improve basic education was also noted and discussed. Finally, actionable measures that can be taken to improve Nigeria's Basic Educational Standards through the navigation of Teacher Education were also discussed and it concluded that prospective teachers, especially for the young children in basic schools should be adequately trained to provide them with the intellectual and professional background needed for their assignment.

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Basic; Education; Teacher; Attitude

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