Impacts of Foreign Education Intervention Programmes on the Performance of Basic Science and Technology Teachers in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
- June 5, 2021
- Posted by: RSIS
- Categories: Education, IJRSI
International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) | Volume VIII, Issue IV, April 2021 | ISSN 2321–2705
Katcha, M.A, Mukaddas, T.M
Department of Science and Environmental Education, University of Abuja, Nigeria
Abstract: This study investigated the perceived impacts of foreign education intervention programmes on the performance of Basic Science and Technology teachers in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was employed for the study and a sample of eighty-nine teachers were randomly selected out of two hundred and sixty-two basic science and technology teachers from one hundred and sixty-one junior secondary schools in FCT, Nigeria. Data was collected personally in FCT Junior Secondary schools through the use of classroom Observation-checklist. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings from the study revealed that; Basic Science Teachers’ performance was positively impacted through regular in-service training, workshops, and seminars organized by foreign organizations in Nigeria. On the basis of findings and conclusion, the study recommended that, FCT should partner with other international organizations to create opportunities for all teachers to attend teacher training programmes since their performance is enhanced through foreign education intervention training.
Key words: Foreign, education, intervention, programmes, Basic Science and Technology, teachers, performance.
I. INTRODUCTION
There has been a significant increase in the level of interest and support that science teachers throughout Nigeria are receiving in their professional development. The Government of Nigeria has been working in active collaboration with International Development Partners such as the British council, United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF), Department for International Development (DFID), United Nation Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), United State Agency for International Development (USAID), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Chinese Government Cooperation (CGC), World Bank as well as Civil Societies and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to achieve the Education for All and Universal Basic Education goals and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria.
