INFLUENCE OF ICT IN ENHANCING THE QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCEDURE IN EDUCATION SYSTEM IN NIGERIA

Abstract

This research is concerned with the benefit of ICT in enhancing the quality assurance procedure in Education system in Nigeria. Numerous definitions and interpretations have been advanced by all sectors of human society without an agreeable definition. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) is increasingly becoming indispensable part of the education system. It has changed many aspects of lives, these changes have caused educational institutions, administrators, teachers to rethink their benefit, teaching and vision for the future. ICT has opened new challenges for quality education.  The purpose of this review article is to discuss the benefits of Information Communication Technology in education for enhancement of teaching and learning. It highlights the impacts and benefits of ICT in education, its limitations and challenges to education systems. The study Briefly looked the concept of quality assurance, strategies for building quality assurance into the education system and challenges were discussed. The study identified some challenges affecting quality assurance to include shortage of funds, insecurity, policy inconsistency, and lack of regular training of staff etc. The paper concludes that since the essence of education is to make an individual useful, quality assurance strategies should be monitored and evaluated on regular basis in order to improve the quality of the educational system in Nigeria. The study therefore recommends amongst others improved funding of the education sector, regular training and retraining of staff and provision of adequate security for learning environment in the country as a way forward.