Strategies For Improving The Synergy Between Informal And Formal Education In Meeting The Challenges Of Education In The 21st Century In Nigeria
Pritta Menyechi Elenwo (Ph.D) Email: Prittaelenwo@yahoo.com Department Of Educational Management, Faculty Of Education, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt Abigail Ebom-Jebose (Ph.D) Email: Abigail.ebom-Jebose@ust.edu.ng Department Of Educational Mana
Volume 4, Issue 1, April 2024
Education is a lifelong journey that goes beyond the walls of a classroom. While formal education provides a framework that enables learners to gain knowledge expertise in various disciplines, informal education is fundamental in shaping an individual’s intellect, character, and skill set. The Nigerian education in the 21st century is facing enormous challenges stemming from the converging impact of globalization, Information Communication Technology (ICT) and knowledge explosion. The visible challenges of Nigerian education in the 21st century include technology advancement, insecurity, politization of education, poor funding and so forth. This paper explores the synergetic relationship between formal and informal education and mapped out strategies geared towards improving on the synergy between both education in meeting the identified challenges of Nigerian education in the 21st century. The paper suggested amongst others that the Nigerian government should adhere to the recommendation of UNESCO regarding the funding of education and politization of education should be discouraged and recruitment and appointment into offices be solely based on merit.