Philosophical foundations of education and its impact on teacher effectiveness

Abstract

Student's poor performances in learning situations are often traced to a number of factors one of which is teacher ineffectiveness. This paper examines the concept of philosophical foundation of education and its impact on teachers' effectiveness. The paper stresses on the study and proper understanding of philosophical foundations during pre-service and in-service training as a means to improving on teacher effectiveness. The paper also identifies the factors that may inhibit this desire and thereafter gave suggestions on how to overcome the constraints and enhance purposeful learning.

Nigerian Journal of Technology and Education in Nigeria Vol. 8(1) 2003: 52-58