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Article Title: National Capacity Building Strategy in Learning and Teaching Imperative for Sustainable Development of Nigeria Educational System
by Olaleye Oluremi Florence

Abstract:
This paper discusses the issue of National Capacity Building Strategy in Learning and teaching in Nigerian Schools. The focus is on secondary school education system. The paper recognises quality education as one of the most widely used and spoken of concept in Nigeria. However, in Nigeria today, there is mounting concern about the state of schooling at all levels. It is in line with this that the paper looks at various strategies which can build up capacity for teachers as the major stakeholders in education. Four questions raised were answered as to the capacity strategies such as training and re-training of teachers, improvement for self development and for improvement in teaching. The use of inspectorate division from the Ministry of Education to supervise teaching and learning in the school. The need to utilise Information Communication and Technology in teaching and learning in the schools, imperative for sustainable development of the nation�s educational system. The need for curricula innovation reform to meet the societal needs in this 21st century, these are also discussed. Conclusion and recommendation were made. This includes, increase in financial allocation to education sector so as to provide necessary infrastructure for teaching and learning. Regular re-training of teachers to meet the demands on them in terms of adaptability to modern trend of teaching. Provision of Information Communication and Technology tools for teaching and learning in all schools in Nigeria.

Keywords: capacity building, inspectorate division, supervision, re-training of teachers, teaching and learning

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