Language, literacy and learning in primary schools : implications for teacher development programs in Nigeria /

Language, Literacy, and Learning in Primary Schools is a synthesis of the findings arising from four years of policy research and development in Nigeria's primary schools that focused on the gap between what teachers should know and be able to do, and the realities of teaching and learning in c...

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Main Author: Adekola, Olatunde A., 1958-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : World Bank, ©2007.
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Online Access: Full text (MFA users only)
ISBN:9780821370490
0821370499
9780821370483
0821370480
1280857781
9781280857782
9786610857784
6610857784
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Learning and teaching in primary schools
  • Assessments of learning achievements in primary schools
  • Language development, acquisition of literacy and learning across the school curriculum
  • Classroom teaching and learning interactions
  • Summary and conclusions
  • The professional development of primary school teachers
  • The structure and organization of teacher education programs for primary school teachers
  • The quality of teacher education programs
  • Professional development for primary school teachers
  • Summary and conclusions
  • Policy issues in reform of teacher development and professional support
  • Recommendations.