Guidelines for a Teacher in Incorporating Innovations in Teaching Mathematics

The teaching and learning of mathematics is a complex activity and many factors determine the success of this activity. The nature and quality of instructional material, the presentation of content, the pedagogical skills

The Way Forward towards Eradicating Examination Malpractice Step Two

4. Improved Funding of the Education Sector: The education sector in Nigeria is grossly underfunded. The inadequate funding of the public school system is the cause of other problems that have undermined quality in the sector. Nigeria’s funding efforts of education is low, and its budgetary priority for the education sector is even lower. In 2003, out of a national budget of 765.1 billion naira, only 13.9 billion was allocated to education, representing 1.83% (Post Express, 2003) as against UNESCO’s 26% recommendation. Studies have shown that space facilities and equipment are in short supply at all levels of education (NAE, 2004; Omoifo et al, 2002 and Okobia, 2006).

The Notion of Standard in Teaching

One standard common notion in teaching is that “if the learner has not learned, the teacher has not taught”. This view is helpful in drawing the attention of the teacher to the important task he has to fulfill as part of his contribution to nation building. The major task is to ensure that teaching and learning are effective and progressive in order for students to discover their potentials.

Parental Level of Education and Female Teaching Aspiration

Educational levels of parents differ from family to family, some family or parents are graduates, some are school certificate leavers, while some are even less than or nothing at all. Literacy level of parents differs accordingly and goes a long way to affect the children’s academic achievement.

The Notion of Standard in Teaching

One standard common notion in teaching is that “if the learner has not learned, the teacher has not taught”. This view is helpful in drawing the attention of the teacher to the important task he has to fulfill as part of his contribution to nation building. The major task is to ensure that teaching and learning are effective and progressive in order for students to discover their potentials.

Role of the Teacher as a Profession