Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education in Nigeria: Status, Challenges and Opportunities.

Abstract

This paper discussed Science Education in Nigeria, the status, challenges and opportunities. Thus efforts made by the government agencies, professional association such as Science Teacher's Association of Nigeria (STAN), Non-governmental Organizations and International Donor Organizations like UNESCO and UNICEF etc are discussed. Also reviewed are the current situation of Science, Technology Engineering and the Mathematic (STEM) education, challenges facing STEM education such as funding, curriculum enrollment, language of instruction at of Basic school, classroom practices, instructional materials, equipment and facilities, teaching method etc. In addition, opportunities in STEM education are addressed and recommendations made. Recommendations among others include STEM education should reflect resources and product of our endowed environmet, our rich ethno science, STEM classroom should be technology based, community participation in STEM education etc