BRIDGING THE SKILL GAP: ENHANCING TEACHER TRAINING BY COMPUTER EDUCATION FOR NIGERIAN SCHOOLS IN POST-COVID 19 ERA
This paper examines the critical importance of enhancing teacher training in computer
education for Nigerian schools in the post-COVID-19 era. The COVID-19 pandemic has
highlighted challenges in incorporating technology effectively into the curriculum and
has widened the skill gap among Nigerian teachers. The lack of access to technology
such as internet connectivity, essential teaching materials, and inadequate teacher
training programs remain key challenge in failing to equip educators with the necessary
digital skills and pedagogical strategies to effectively integrate computer education into
their curricula. This has hindered students' ability to acquire digital literacy and hampered their overall academic development. Thus, a comprehensive analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on Nigerian schools and the significance of computer education in the
modern world is presented. The study highlights several key recommendations to
effectively bridge the skill gap in digital education for Nigerian schools in the post?COVID-19 era. First, it emphasizes the need for targeted investment in professional
development programs for teachers, focusing on enhancing their digital competencies
and pedagogical practices. To address the digital divide, the study advocates for equitable access to technology and the internet, particularly in underserved areas and improving school infrastructure is also crucial. Therefore, it recommends modernizing classrooms and equipping them with the necessary technological resources. Additionally, the development of comprehensive curriculum guidelines that integrate digital literacy and
critical thinking skills is vital to ensure that students are well-prepared for the demands of the digital age. The study encourages fostering public-private partnerships to leverage
Panden, Peter Emmanuel
BRIDGING THE SKILL GAP: ENHANCING TEACHER TRAINING BY COMPUTER EDUCATION FOR NIGERIAN SCHOOLS IN POST-COVID 19 ERA
This paper examines the critical importance of enhancing teacher training in computer education for Nigerian schools in the post-COVID-19 era. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted challenges in incorporating technology effectively into the curriculum and has widened the skill gap among Nigerian teachers. The lack of access to technology such as internet connectivity, essential teaching materials, and inadequate teacher training programs remain key challenge in failing to equip educators with the necessary digital skills and pedagogical strategies to effectively integrate computer education into their curricula. This has hindered students' ability to acquire digital literacy and hampered their overall academic development. Thus, a comprehensive analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on Nigerian schools and the significance of computer education in the modern world is presented. The study highlights several key recommendations to effectively bridge the skill gap in digital education for Nigerian schools in the post?COVID-19 era. First, it emphasizes the need for targeted investment in professional development programs for teachers, focusing on enhancing their digital competencies and pedagogical practices. To address the digital divide, the study advocates for equitable access to technology and the internet, particularly in underserved areas and improving school infrastructure is also crucial. Therefore, it recommends modernizing classrooms and equipping them with the necessary technological resources. Additionally, the development of comprehensive curriculum guidelines that integrate digital literacy and critical thinking skills is vital to ensure that students are well-prepared for the demands of the digital age. The study encourages fostering public-private partnerships to leverage