Teacher Preparation and Vision 20:2020: The Challenges Ahead

Abstract

The teacher has been identified as a major player in the realization of Nigeria’s Vision 20:2020. This is true to the fact that education is an essential ingredient in the Vision 20:2020 initiative. At the centre of the system of education is the teacher, who translates the curriculum document into reality in order to achieve the national goals of education. However, the extent to which the Nigerian teacher is or has been prepared to key into this Vision 20:2020 enterprise remains a source of concern to all and sundry. It is against this background that this article reviewed Vision 20:2020 and the concepts of teaching and teacher. Some basic components of teacher preparation were also highlighted. Teachers capacity building and formulation of a sound national policy on teacher education were among the recommendations made.

DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2013.v4n5p81