ABSTRACT
The researcher
treated about sustainable Educational policies and National Development but
giving more emphasis on Educational Policy because they are government
programmes or action plan meant to review existing educational practice or
introduce a new method aimed at enhancing a better educational pursuit for its
citizens.
The impact of
Educational policy makes man live and operate the way he does and his
operational efficiency is best determined by his quality of education.
Lastly, it is
said that without Educationally policy, there will be low productivity in the
whole sector of the economy.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Cover page I
Title page II
Approval page III
Dedication IV
Acknowledgement V
Abstract VI
Table of content VII
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction 1
1.1
General Background to the subject matter 2
1.2
Problems associated with the subject matter 3
1.3
Problems that the study will be concerned with 4
1.4
The importance of studying the area 6
1.5
Definition of important terms 7
1.6
(Chapter) Reference (Using APA method) 9
CHAPTER TWO
Literature Review 10
2.1
The origin of the subject area 11
2.2
Schools of thoughts within the subject area 12
2.3
The school of thoughts relevant to the
problem of study 14
2.4
Different methods of studying the problem 15
2.5
Summary 16
Reference 17
CHAPTER THREE
Conclusion 18
3.1
Data Presentation (Highlights of the study) 18
3.2
Analysis of the data 22
3.3
Recommendation 23
3.4
Conclusion 24
References 25
CHAPTER ONE
1.0
INTRODUCTION
The nexus between
education and national development is quite intrinsic. Education, as a process
through which desirable knowledge, attitudes and activities are inculcated both
formally and informally, provides the basic substratum for national development
and ensures that national objectives are brought to fruition. Through this
process, man’s intelligence is provided training of the right kind to enable
him acquire the necessary values and act rationally for his own good and for
that of his society. It is this all important function of education that
compelled Alfred Whitehead (1997) to remark thus; “in the conditions of modern
life, the rule is absolute; the race which does not value intelligence is
doomedâ€. Thus, it is education that makes man live and operate the way he does.
His operational efficacy is best determined by his quality of education. It is
not surprising that the Nigerian Government has adopted education as an
instrument par excellence for effective national development.
1.1 GENERAL
BACKGROUND TO THE SUBJECT MATTER
Educational
policy are government programmes or action plan meant to review existing
educational practice or introduce a new method aimed at enhancing a better
educational pursuit for its citizens. Prior to these policies, government
involvement was not all that quite pronounced in the management of education.
That is why in the introduction of this policy, it is clearly stated thus
“Education in Nigeria
is no more a private enterprise but a huge government venture that has
witnessed a progressive evolution of government completely and dynamic
intervention and active participation.
According to
Walter Rodney (1992), “The import of the policy was that government was out for
even and orderly development of the country, using education as its capstone.
Dudley Seer (1991) remark thus; the policy does not only highlight the national
policy on education but also provides a framework for the national objectives
on which the policy derives.
1.2
PROBLEMS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUBJECT MATTER
A lot of problems
is associated with this subject matter which include the following:
a. There is the danger of employing
illiterates in the various sector of the economy if education is not
introduced.
b. Lack of education is responsible for low
productivity in the whole sector of the economy.
c. Without the help of education, one cannot
be proficient in speaking and understanding languages apart from her mother
tongue.
d. Satisfaction of other’s interest or even
assuming a leadership role in a group would be made impossible without
education.
e. According to Offoing Daniel A. (1980),
Educational policy definitely places some children in disadvantaged position by
making no provisions for free education.
1.3
PROBLEMS THAT THE
STUDY WILL BE CONCERNED WITH
This study concerns
a lot of problems which include the following:
a.
Problem of finance: Finance has been identified as one of
the major constrains of policy implementation in the country. Two sources for
this problem have been identified as under-estimation of the costs of
educational programmme and over-estimation of anticipated financial resources
to find the programmes. Educational officials should be provided with enough
find to make sure that educational policies are carried out efficiently and
effectively.
b.
Politicization of the policy is another problem: According to
Segun Adesina (1983), “The political climate in the country has not been quite
conducive to implement the policy. Political instability coupled with the
reordering of priorities by new leaders often times led to trade union strikes.
Political climate in the country must be stable for easy implementation of this
policy.
c.
Lack of trained personnel: Poor quality teachers also impair the
effective operation of the national policy. Efforts should be made by the government
to provide adequate curriculum experiences to enable students acquire requisite
knowledge, attitudes and skills.
d.
Problem of free education: This has been identified as one of the
major constrains in educational policies and national development. Efforts must
be made by the government to provide free education up to a given level which
constituted the principal entry point to the labour force.
e.
Problem of science and technological facilities: All these should
be provided in our various schools for smooth educational system in our
country.
1.4
THE IMPORTANCE OF
STUDYING THE AREA
This academic
research work will be of immerse benefit to all stakeholders in education, the
Academician, the student and teachers alike. It will be a veritable tool for
the government in planning and implementing existing and subsequent policy as
it provides a true picture of the problems on ground.
The following
includes the importance of education. Makes one adapt to and control the
environment, creates individuals differences, leads to language development,
promotes moral development and leads to social development.
Efforts have been
made in this piece of work to provide a tool of analysis to both administrators
and policy makers who might need recommendations and suggestions provided in
this work for proper planning.
1.5
DEFINITION OF
IMPORTANT TERMS
1.
Education: It can be define as all efforts
towards the inculcation of the right attitude, habit, skill and knowledge
necessary for proper adjustment in the society.
2.
Development: Is the provision of amenities that
will over time improve the socio-economic standard of the people.
3.
Training: Is the moulding of a person to
increase his fitness for a specific activity.
4.
Modern life: It simply means new way of doing
things.
5.
Government: Means the action or manner of
governing people eg democratic government has now replaced military rule.
6.
Policy: Is a plan of action, statement of ideals adopted by a
government or political party etc.
7.
Stakeholder: They could be referred to as all
levels of government, the rural people and non-governmental organizations that
are involved in the administration and finance services provided by the
government.
8.
Planning: is the result envisaged, line of
action to be followed, the stages to go through and methods used to outline
proximate events and necessary actions taken to achieve the desired results.
REFERENCES
Alfred
Whitehead (1997): Technological
Development in Nigeria,
Orientation and Relevance.
Walter
Rodney (1992): How Europe under
Developed Africa Washington
D.C. Howard, University Press.
Dudley
Seer (1991): National Policy on
Education Lagos.
Federal Ministry of Education.
Offoing
Daniel A. 91980) Nigeria’s Economic Recovery Through
Educational Re-Orientation.
Segun
Adesina 91983): Planning and Educational
Development in Nigeria.
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