Supervision for Quality Assurance in Universal Basic Education Programme in Nigeria

Abstract

This paper discussed quality assurance as the major print out of emphasis towards ensuring standard education in Nigerian educational system. It discussed supervision of instruction as the panacea for quality in the Universal Basic Education in Nigeria Schools. Objectives of UBE and the need for effective supervision of the Scheme were discussed System theory was used as the theoretical frame work in the paper. Strategies for effective supervision were proffered. Recommendations were made among which is provision of adequate facilities and efficient supervisors. Adequate funding of the scheme was also recommended.

DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2013.v4n6p447