Exploration of Universal Basic Education Policy and its impact on Overall Education Quality of Schools in Nigeria (Published)

Universal Basic Education (UBE) programme was developed internally, although it is heavily influenced by global trends and developments in education. It is anticipated that its implementation will provide all Nigerians who are willing to learn with a top-notch basic education, as required by various international accords.  Nevertheless, Nigeria is confronted with problems such a lack of resources, a lack of public awareness, an inadequate implementation of the new UBE curriculum, and low teacher motivation. These barriers continue to limit how effective the UBE policy may be. This study provided an important contribution to explore Universal Basic Education Policy and its impact on overall education quality of schools in Nigeria. More so, certain recommendations were made amongst others that cooperation between the School administration, Local Government, and parents is required to stop children from working and begging during school hours to reduce absenteeism.

 

 

Keywords: Exploration, Nigeria, Policy, Universal Basic Education, education quality, schools

Determinants of Effective Implementation of Inclusive Education at the Basic Education Level in Nigeria (Published)

This study was aimed at examining the determinants of effective implementation of inclusive education at the Basic Education level for national development. Inclusive education at the basic level is key to national development because no school age child is left behind. Children with disabilities are integrated into the main stream to enable them learn in normal classrooms. There are certain things needed in inclusive education for effective implementation of the programme at the Basic Education level. This paper therefore looked at the term inclusive education, Basic Education and determinants of effective implementation of inclusive education in terms of information for planning, provision of school libraries, provision of qualified personnel and funding. Some recommendations were made, one of which is that, government should provide infrastructural facilities and funds for effective implementation of inclusive education at the Basic level of education.

 

Keywords: Inclusive Education, Universal Basic Education, information for planning, provision of school libraries.