Educational policies and programmes implementations: A case study of education funding, universal basic education (UBE) and teacher education

Abstract

The present state of the Nigeria education system brings worry to the hearts of all stakeholders because education goals such as producing skilled and professionally competent graduates, basic education for all, education for technological advancement, all to fulfil the dream of national development and prosperity, are yet farfetched from being a reality. Literatures were reviewed on three of the policies in education, which include: education funding, universal basic education and teachers' education for better understanding. The review discussed and highlighted the problems, potholes and patches of these policies as examples of the reason why education development in Nigeria is yet at the bottom of the success ladder. Conclusions were reached and recommendations were proffered.

Research on the Impact of Education Funding on Education Digitalization

“…In the process of schools transitioning from traditional teaching models to digital education, the rational use and allocation of educational funds is crucial. Osarenren-Osaghae & Ibor (2018) pointed out that education funds can be used for equipment procurement, software development, teacher training, and educational research, all of which play a key role in promoting digital education [1] . Their research suggests that policy makers should prioritize investment in education funds to ensure that schools can fully utilize digital technology to improve education quality.…”

Intervention Strategies for Challenges Experienced when Supporting Learners from Child-headed Households in Secondary Schools in South Africa

“…Similarly , Osaghae and Irabor, in their study about Nigerian schools found that schools lack funds to capacitate teachers to support child-headed households. 28 This argument is advanced by Engelbrecht, et al, who mentioned that there is limited financial support from the Department of Education. 29 Moreover, for effective interventions, there should be financial resources for the schools.…”

Factors Influencing Ghanaian Public Junior High School Students’ Performance in English Language, Mathematics and Science and its Implications on the National Policy on Progression

“…The implementation of educational policies is expected to lead to the desired outcomes that such policies seek to address. However, it appears that the implementation of educational policies does not always lead to the expected results (Osarenren-Osaghae & Irabor, 2018; Oyedeji, 2015). The literature suggests that poor policymaking processes and implementation may lead to a decline in the quality of education in a country (Osarenren-Osaghae & Irabor, 2018).…”

“…However, it appears that the implementation of educational policies does not always lead to the expected results (Osarenren-Osaghae & Irabor, 2018; Oyedeji, 2015). The literature suggests that poor policymaking processes and implementation may lead to a decline in the quality of education in a country (Osarenren-Osaghae & Irabor, 2018). Some researchers have also identified lapses in the policy formulation process in education.…”

“…The background of policymakers and implementers has also been highlighted in the research literature. Osarenren-Osaghae and Irabor (2018) observed from a review of policies on funding of education, universal basic education, and teachers’ education in Nigeria that people in leadership positions are responsible for formulating policies and overseeing their implementation “have no or very little experience or expertise” in the field (p.100). This lack of expertise in education tends to affect policy formulation and implementation since the policy framers may not be able to engage in a detailed analysis of the effect of the policy on educational outcomes.…”