Evaluating the Implementation of NCE Primary Education Programme in College of Education in Nigeria

Abstract

This study evaluated the implementation of NCE Primary Education Programme in colleges of Education in Nigeria.
The study was guided by three research questions and corresponding hypotheses. The population was made up of 127 Primary
Education Studies lecturers in five colleges of Education in south-south geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The sample comprised of 83
lecturers in four colleges of education in the area. The instrument used for the study was Evaluation and Implementation of NCE
Primary Education Questionnaire (EIPEQ). The Questionnaire was validated by experts and a coefficient reliability of 0.75
established using Crumbachs alpha method Pearson Product Moment correlation coefficient was used in analyzing the data.
Result indicated that their was a significant relationship between, structural facilities, teachers qualification and text on the
implementation NCE Primary Education programme. The researchers recommended the provision of adequate facilities and
employment of specialist in the teaching of primary education studies.