HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS: THE CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD FOR NIGERIA EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

Abstract

This paper investigated different methods of human development in Basic technology teachers and suggested the way forward for educational challenges. All over the world, the importance of human resources development in any organization cannot be over-emphasized hence this becomes very important for every organization to ensure a constant increase in skill/knowledge acquisition for Basic technology teachers. The study showed that entry selection criteria will significantly influence human development in Basic technology teachers and that attendance of conferences, organization of seminars and workshops will enhance human development in Basic technology teachers. It was recommended that only qualified candidates should be recruited into teacher preparation programmes. Also, in-service training should constantly be organized by the government and employers, for all the teachers, most especially Basic technology teachers, to improve their skills and knowledge.