Nigeria's Education Development Rankings. The Role of Quality Education in a Multicultural Democracy

Nigeria's Education Development Rankings. The Role of Quality Education in a Multicultural Democracy
Author: Timothy Okpeku
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9783346949356

Studienarbeit aus dem Fachbereich Pädagogik - Schulwesen, Bildungs- u. Schulpolitik, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: This paper delves into Nigeria's education development rankings and the crucial role of quality education within a multicultural democracy. It explores the concept of multicultural democracy, quality education, their interplay, and the responsibilities of the executive and legislative branches of the Nigerian government, along with the duties of school authorities in ensuring the delivery of quality education in Nigeria. The paper also provides suggestions for improving the quality of education in Nigeria. Alarming statistics reveal that millions of Nigerian children lack access to quality education, and Nigeria's education development has been hindered, ranking 163rd out of 189 countries in the Human Development Index. Scholars have identified inadequate funding as a significant issue plaguing the Nigerian education system, with budgetary allocations falling far below UNESCO's recommended levels. This paper underscores the need for better planning and addressing challenges to effectively implement educational strategies in Nigeria to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 4 by 2030. In conclusion, this paper addresses the critical issue of quality education in a multicultural democracy like Nigeria and advocates for improved funding and strategic planning to enhance the quality of education in the country.

Education in Nigeria

Education in Nigeria
Author: Daniel A . Nomishan
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 463
Release: 2023-05-25
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1669866076

This book, Education in Nigeria: Reflections and Global Perspectives, provides a broad overview of education in Nigeria. It recognizes the vital role education plays in the development of Nigeria and has attempted to air the concerns and call of the Nigerian public as well as educators for reform in the educational system in Nigeria. The book further recognizes that Nigerian education continues to be evolved, first into a system of Western European education and then into a global system of education. It attempts to examine the status of education in Nigeria and thereby seeks solutions by exploring Nigeria’s and global historical perspectives, current trends, and future directions regarding students and learning, teachers and teaching, the school curriculum, and administration of schools. It is expected that the comprehensive nature of the text will be beneficial to individuals in teacher preparation programs as well as those who plan to work with children in pre-kindergarten (nursery) through secondary settings. The chapter content of the book focuses on the variation of thought as to the principal objectives of educators to help students in Nigeria develop habits, skills and ideas, and help them to think. It adds to the importance of providing education to all, especially at the time when Nigeria is frankly making an eff ort to affirm democracy. For any nation to be truly democratic, it must maintain an educated electorate. Education prepares people to make informed decisions that affect the society. All children in Nigeria should, therefore, receive an education to prepare them to become effective members of the world society. This book seeks to examine and reflect on education in Nigeria and globally. “...are genuinely working in order to produce not only intelligent men and women, who will be cultured and skilled, but also the leaders who will adapt themselves to their environment, adjust themselves to the outside world and give direction and purpose to their people for the building of a modern nation, whose nationals must realize that they are destined to give leadership in many directions of human endeavour.” ~ Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, FMR President of Nigeria, speaking of progressive elements of Nigeria

The Changing Landscape of Education in Africa

The Changing Landscape of Education in Africa
Author: David Johnson
Publisher: Symposium Books Ltd
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2008-05-12
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1873927118

It is over 40 years since Coombs (1967) first drew attention to the World Education Crisis, and specifically problems in the educational systems of countries in the developing world. Today, many of these problems remain, and are most visible in the educational systems of countries in sub-Saharan Africa. A large number of children remain out of school and for those who do enrol, less than half complete the primary education cycle. More worrying is the fact that those who do complete primary schooling leave with unacceptably low levels of knowledge and skills. The problems of access to education, and the quality of learning opportunities and learning outcomes are unevenly spread between rural and urban areas, better- and worse-off constituencies, and between boys and girls. This raises questions about the nature of the state and its commitment to equality and equity for all. The chapters in this volume argue that quality, equity and democratic accountability are inseparable objectives in the quest to strengthen and improve educational systems in the developing world. Between them they highlight the specific problems of quality, equity and democratic accountability in a number of African educational systems, and provide useful insights into ongoing work by national governments and international donor agencies to remedy these shortcomings.