Nigerian Colleges of Education Issues, Challenges and Solutions
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The paper reviewed issues and challenges of Nigerian Colleges of Education and possible solutions. The establishment of the Colleges was traced to the Ashby Commission report of 1960. Colleges of Education are tertiary institutions in Nigeria mandated to train teachers for primary and junior secondary schools. The script argued that the certificate awarded by these Colleges, the Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE), has lost its recognition because of some issues and challenges. Therefore, the current position of the Colleges among tertiary institutions around the globe needs attention because of some issues. A few issues and challenges facing the Colleges were discussed, and solutions. The paper stressed that colleges still operate education far from education 4.0, which drives the fourth industrial revolution. It also observed that these college graduates lack employability skills that could provide them with jobs outside the teaching industry. The paper suggested many solutions. One of the solutions is for all Colleges to adopt the Application, Creativity and Employability (ACE) framework.
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