Philosophical Examination of Integrated Education System in Nigeria
Nancwat Montex Audu
*1Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education and Extension Services, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto State, Nigeria. Email: montexnancwat1@gmail.com
Cite this as: Audu, N. M. (2026). Philosophical Examination of Integrated Education System in Nigeria. Rima International Journal of Education, 5(2), 56—69. DOI: https://doi.org/10.65760/rijessu.v5.2.5
Abstract
The main thrust of the study was to examine in depth integrated education system in Nigeria. Speculative, Prescriptive, Analytic and Dialectic philosophical modes of investigation were adopted alongside with the use of Key Informant Interview (KII) for the study. It was discovered by the study that the concept of integrated education system is polemical in nature and has been given varied, divergent and confusing interpretations. The researcher through the instruments of analysis was able to destroy wrong perceptions, interpretations, and inappropriate interpretation of integrated education system and presented the correct interpretation of integrated education system as the marrying together of all educational experiences such as the formal, informal and non-formal education systems to produce one whole and integrated individual. It was found by the study that Nigeria’s government has made tremendous efforts towards integrated education system but fail to set up a body for linking the three educational systems together. The study concluded by advocating for the establishment of a body which would develop formal modalities for linking all the three educational systems in the country. It also advocated for the establishment of vocational training centres for all primary and secondary schools in the Nigerian communities nationwide. Local master craftsmen from within the communities are to be employed and paid by the government to teach their various skills to these pupil/students. Pupils/students in primary/secondary schools are to attend formal schools concurrently with vocational training for skill acquisition.
Keywords
Challenges, Facing, Implementation, Educational Policies, Secondary Schools
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