Resource Provision for the Implementation of National Teachersa Institute (NTI), Kaduna, Distance Learning Programme in South-South, Nigeria

Abstract

Educational resources constitute input into the educational systems that determine largely the implementation of educational programmes and invariable objectives attainment Using document analysis and checklist this study examined the extent to which resources are provided for effective implementation of National Teachers Institute NTI Kaduna Nigeria Certificate in Education NCE by Distance Learning System DLS programme in the South- South geo-political zone Nigeria This was considered in terms of quantity and quality of the available human recourses and the availability adequacy and relevance of material resources for the programme Findings indicate that though there were enough course tutors for the programme the quality was not commensurate to the needs of the programme The print media modules used for instructional delivery were available adequate and relevant to the demands of the programme The study recommends more qualified course tutors to be provided by the institute for effective teaching and implementation of the NTI NCE DLS in the South-South Zone Nigeria