Problems Faced by Public School Teachers in Nigeria and the Way Forward

doi:10.47494/mesb.v17i.825

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47494/mesb.v17i.825

Keywords:

Teachers, Problems, Schools, Public, Programme

Abstract

The sustainability of educational system is in the hands of teachers in any society worldwide. Teachers are the engine rooms of the educational system. The advancement of any nation depends on the quality and welfare of the teachers. In Nigeria, teachers are faced with legions of problem. This article intends to discuss the various problems facing the teachers in public schools in Nigeria. Secondary data were explored comprehensively to support the various points raised in the article. The data were obtained from the internet and print sources from e-libraries and conventional libraries. The article submitted that, overcrowdedclassrooms, inadequate infrastructural facilities, lack of motivation, poor capacity development programmes, insecurity, lack of ICT knowledge and skills as well as unconducive working environment constitute the legionsof problem facing the teachers in public schools across the 36 states of Nigeria. The article preferred useful solutions as lean way to address the problems.

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