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Stakeholders’ Perceptions of the Nigerian Educational System: Challenges and Opportunities for Reform
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Abstract
This study examines the views of different stakeholders ? teachers, parents, students, and policymakers, on the present state of the Nigerian educational system. Drawing on both qualitative and quantitative data gathered from April to June 2024, the research highlights major challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, inadequate teacher training, and outdated curricula. It also points out possibilities for improvement, stressing the importance of collaborative action among all stakeholders to enhance educational outcomes in Nigeria.
Keywords
Stakeholders' Perceptions, Educational Challenges, Educational Reform, Nigeria, Infrastructure, Teacher Training.
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How to cite this paper
@article{1706509,
author = {Moses Obinna John, Umar Aliyu},
title = {Stakeholders’ Perceptions of the Nigerian Educational System: Challenges and Opportunities for Reform},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2024},
volume = {8},
number = {5},
pages = {677-681},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1706509.pdf},
abstract = {This study examines the views of different stakeholders ? teachers, parents, students, and policymakers, on the present state of the Nigerian educational system. Drawing on both qualitative and quantitative data gathered from April to June 2024, the research highlights major challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, inadequate teacher training, and outdated curricula. It also points out possibilities for improvement, stressing the importance of collaborative action among all stakeholders to enhance educational outcomes in Nigeria.},
keywords = {Stakeholders' Perceptions, Educational Challenges, Educational Reform, Nigeria, Infrastructure, Teacher Training.},
month = {November},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV8I5-1706509}
}