Is Nigerian education system underpinned by a philosophy worthy of the name?
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2015
Authors
Akinsanya, P.O.
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The Faculty of Education, University of Lagos, Akoka-Lagos, Nigeria
Abstract
The Nigerian education system has come under severe criticisms for lacking what could really be called a philosophy of education. While some argue that the present system could not have emerged without a particular philosophy reinforcing it, even if this philosophy is weak, some others contend that the way education has been run in the nation goads one to cast doubts on the existence of any philosophy. This paper contends that the debate should not center on whether the education system is underpinned by a philosophy or not, but on the level of philosophical veracity in the system. It thus submits that while it could be said that Nigerian system of education is anchored by an eclectic philosophy, which is the right philosophy needed for any nation with cultural multiplicity and diversity such as Nigeria, this philosophy however will be better if it is structured to give roomfor consistencies and coherencies in its blend of inputsfrom various genres of
philosophies so that it becomes possible for the emerged brand of philosophy to generate coherencies and clear direction, and thus foster a synergy between Nigeria's social ideology and her system of education.
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System of education , Philosophy , Coherencies , Consistences , Research Subject Categories::SOCIAL SCIENCES::Social sciences::Education
Citation
Akinsanya, P.O. (2015). Is Nigerian education system underpinned by a philosophy worthy of the name?. Lagos Education Review: a journal of studies in education, 15(2), 10-22.