Status of human development for STM education in Nigerian Secondary schools: The Yobe state experience

Abstract

This study sought to x-ray the status of human resource development for STM education in Nigerian secondary schools, as it affects Yobe State. Survey research was adopted in the study. Proportionate and simple random sampling were used to obtain samples of science ,technology and mathematics teachers (84) and science laboratory assistants (30) that were used for the study. The instrument for data collection was Questionnaires, and data collected was analyzed using percentages. Result of data analysis showed, among others, that the STM teachers and laboratory assistants were not sufficiently exposed to in-service training opportunities to enable
them improve on their on-the job performance. It was recommended, among others, that the state government should embark on a sustainable program of capacity building for the serving STM educators and the laboratory assistants.