Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) and Foundation of Teacher Education in Nigeria: Matters Arising

Abstract

This paper focused on the implication of Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) in the foundation of teacher education programme Nigeria. The teacher in training is required to be in constant search of up-to-date knowledge in various fields of endeavour in educational foundations. This knowledge is meant to equip him or her with the understanding of the principle, skills and technical methodology of education. The relevance of this paper. The historical approach is used for this paper. Findings revealed that philosophy of education, psychology of education, history of education and sociology of education are core components of teacher education programmes. The paper therefore recommended that the government should refocus and redouble her commitment towards the revitalization of teacher education programmes in Nigeria. The Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standard (CCMAS) should be reviewed to accommodate philosophy, psychology, history and sociology of education as core components and basic requirement for teacher education programmes. In Nigeria and all Nigerian universities and colleges of education should have the department of educational foundations where would be teachers will specialize in philosophy, psychology, history and or sociology of education among others.