THE STANDARD AND CHALLENGES OF BASIC EDUCATION IN EDO STATE, NIGER
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This study aimed to investigate the standard and challenges of basic education in Edo state, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, the following research questions were put forward: What are the key factors influencing the quality of basic education in
Edo State? What are the main challenges and barriers faced by schools and education stakeholders in delivering quality basic education in Edo State? How effective are existing education policies and programs in addressing the needs and priorities of students, teachers, and communities in Edo State? What are the longterm socio-economic and developmental impacts of investing in quality basic education in Edo State? Four (4) research questions guided this study.
The population of this study was 7,122 in the 12 schools of Etsako West local government area of Edo state and comprised a sample of 142 respondents which were used for the study and selected through random sampling technique. The study adopted a survey research design for the study and the major instrument used for data collection was questionnaire. The questionnaire was validated, and the reliability was determined through the test-retest method.
The findings of the study revealed that several factors were associated with the challenges in the standard of basic education in Edo state, Nigeria. Solutions were discovered to help overcome and manage these challenges on the standard of basic education in Edo state, Nigeria
Edo State? What are the main challenges and barriers faced by schools and education stakeholders in delivering quality basic education in Edo State? How effective are existing education policies and programs in addressing the needs and priorities of students, teachers, and communities in Edo State? What are the longterm socio-economic and developmental impacts of investing in quality basic education in Edo State? Four (4) research questions guided this study.
The population of this study was 7,122 in the 12 schools of Etsako West local government area of Edo state and comprised a sample of 142 respondents which were used for the study and selected through random sampling technique. The study adopted a survey research design for the study and the major instrument used for data collection was questionnaire. The questionnaire was validated, and the reliability was determined through the test-retest method.
The findings of the study revealed that several factors were associated with the challenges in the standard of basic education in Edo state, Nigeria. Solutions were discovered to help overcome and manage these challenges on the standard of basic education in Edo state, Nigeria
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