Reforms in secondary schools mathematics curricula in Nigeria: a need for human resource development for global competitiveness

Abstract

This paper is centered on reforms in secondary schools mathematics curricula in Nigeria: A need for human resource development for global competitiveness. Great effort was made in discussing the challenging need for the reforms which include the inability of the old curriculum to meet the need and aspirations of the present society.  The need for human resource development and the areas of need for human resource development were discussed under teachers’ teaching methodology, knowledge of the subject matter; teachers’ resourcefulness etc. The implications of human resource development for global competitiveness were also discussed. Recommendations and educational importance were stated. One of the importances is that the paper may be of use to educational organizations like Science Teachers’ Association (STAN) International Council of Association for Science Education (ICASE) and other professional bodies of education, in selecting and organizing the themes of their workshops and conferences.