SCIENCE AND TECHNOL0GY EDUCATION POLICIES, PRACTICES AND STRATEGIES FOR ACHIEVING 21ST CENTURY REFORMS AND REMEDIATION IN NIGERIA

Abstract

re naner discussed science and technology education policies, practices and strategies for ohieving 21 century reforms and remediation in Nigeria. Science and technology education was oeribed as an inter-disciplinary knowledge base concept that entails the process of critical Ling analysis and collaboration. It is aimed at inculcating observable changes in the way and sfe of learners through real world problem solving skills. Nigeria's under-development and mass omnlovment rate were traced to the absence of functional road-map to direct and propel the delivery of quality science and technology education. The need for Nigerian youths to be rightly skilled for global competitiveness, selt- reliance, and entrepreneurship and job creations through erience and technology education was highlighted. Efforts made to salvage the situation have not being significantly impactful to the society. Challenges were pointed out and solutions proffered. Obiectives of the new national policy on science and technology education were discussed. Practices and strategies to bring about 21" century reforms and remediation to the problem were also highlighted.