Challenges of effective teaching and learning in Nigerian schools in the Twenty-First Century: The Way Forward

Abstract

The paper explore the challenges of effective teaching and learning in Nigerian schools in the twenty first century: The way forward. The challenges identified in this paper as barrier to effective teaching and learning include, poor planning, inadequate funding, school location and environment, unqualified teachers, non-usage of information, communication and technology (ICT) devices such as computers, internet connectivity, moderns etc. Other constraints are epileptic power supply, poor monitoring of schools, non- motivation of teachers in terms of prompt payment of salaries and benefits. The way forward is to reflect on current relevant understandings related to the challenge areas especially funding for purchase and distribution of modern learning infrastructures to schools and monitoring by stake holders in education to ensure effectiveness among others. The authors noted that, for teaching and learning activities to be effective, there is need for improved budgetary allocation to education of 26% as recommended by UNESCO. This will assist in the purchase and supply of learning facilities, stable electricity to enhance the use of the devices in line with global best latest practices in education and a paradigm shift to massively train good quality teachers on ICTs applications to update their knowledge and skills through seminars and workshops and routine monitoring of schools by stake holders in the education sector.