Globalization and the Challenges for Education in the 21st Century: Nigeria on the Focus

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2018 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 5 Issue 6

Year of Publication : 2018

Authors : Okobia Ayodele Onyeatoelu

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V5I6P102

How to Cite?

Okobia Ayodele Onyeatoelu, "Globalization and the Challenges for Education in the 21st Century: Nigeria on the Focus," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 5,  no. 6, pp. 10-13, 2018. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V5I6P102

Abstract:

 Globalization finds expression in the process whereby the transmission of knowledge, skills, attitudes, abilities and behaviour cease to be geographically fixed, partly as a result of technology, also through international media. Globalization is a fundamental factor affecting education globally in this century. As members of the international community, Nigeria is not shielded from globalization. This paper, therefore, examines the challenges of education in Nigeria in a globalizing world. The paper suggests, ways by which those challenges could be addressed; among them is that adequate funding and consistency of educational programmes should a priority of the Nigerian government

Keywords:

 Globalization, Challenges, ICT, Education, Nigeria.

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