The Role of Headmasters in Implementing Functional Education in Nigerian Schools
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1991
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Ehindero Nigeria Limited
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This paper examines the role of headmasters in the implementation of functional education in Nigerian schools. It highlights how school leadership influences the effectiveness of teaching and learning processes, particularly in ensuring that education is practical, relevant, and responsive to societal needs. The study identifies key responsibilities of headmasters, including instructional supervision, staff motivation, curriculum implementation, resource management, and the creation of a conducive learning environment. It also discusses challenges such as inadequate funding, poor infrastructure, limited professional development opportunities, and policy constraints that affect effective school administration. The paper concludes that effective headship is essential for achieving functional education and recommends improved leadership training, stronger supervision systems, and better resource allocation to enhance educational outcomes in Nigerian schools.
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Patrick O. Yalokwu (1991). The role of headmasters in implementing functional education in Nigerian schools. Ehindero Nigeria Limited.