{"id":11675,"date":"2025-04-03T04:29:40","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T03:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icertpublication.com\/?page_id=11675"},"modified":"2026-04-03T09:27:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T03:57:27","slug":"golden-strides-in-teacher-education-development-of-middle-level-manpower-in-sciences-at-the-federal-college-of-education-okene","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/shodh-sari-2\/golden-strides-in-teacher-education-development-of-middle-level-manpower-in-sciences-at-the-federal-college-of-education-okene\/","title":{"rendered":"Golden Strides in Teacher Education: Development of Middle Level Manpower in Sciences at The Federal College of Education Okene"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Golden Strides in Teacher Education: Development of Middle Level Manpower in Sciences at The Federal College of Education Okene<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Ugwo, Jeremiah P.<\/span>1 <\/span><\/span>and Abdulmumuni, Umar<\/span> 2\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>

1&2<\/span><\/span>Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Federal College of Education, Okene, Kogi State, Nigeria.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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DOI: <\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.59231\/SARI7806<\/span><\/a><\/p>

Subject: Teacher Education \/ Science Education \/ Human Resource Development<\/span><\/p>

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Received: Oct 05, 2024<\/span><\/p>

Accepted: Jan 24, 2025<\/span><\/p>

Published: April 01, 2025<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Thematic Classification: Teacher Education, Science Pedagogy, Middle Level Manpower, Educational Development, FCE Okene, Capacity Building.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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This research paper investigates the efforts made by the Federal College of Education (FCE), Okene, in Nigeria, towards developing middle-level science teachers. The paper explores the concept of middle-level teacher education and its significance in science education. It then delves into a case study of FCE Okene, examining its curriculum, teaching methodologies, and student support systems specifically designed to equip graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel as science educators in middle schools (Primary and Junior Secondary Schools in Nigeria). The paper analyzes the college’s contributions to enhancing science education at the middle level and explores potential areas for further improvement.<\/span><\/p>

Keywords<\/span>: Golden strides, Federal, Investigates, Methodologies, Potential.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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This research highlights the Federal College of Education (FCE) Okene\u2019s successful development of middle-level science teachers in Nigeria. It demonstrates how targeted initiatives and strategic investments in curriculum innovation, faculty advancement, robust infrastructure, and strategic partnerships can yield substantial benefits for the development of competent middle-level science teachers. FCE Okene\u2019s graduates are well-prepared to inspire and educate the next generation of scientists and innovators, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of scientific concepts. The college\u2019s efforts have contributed to a more scientifically literate population, strengthened the foundation for scientific advancements, and helped alleviate the national shortage of science educators. The research provides a model for other institutions aiming to enhance their science education programs, showcasing the vital role teacher education plays in national development and economic growth.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Jeremiah Paul Ugwo is a dedicated Chemistry Lecturer at the Federal College of Education, Okene, Nigeria. With a strong educational background from Obafemi Awolowo University, where he earned both his B.Sc.Ed. and M.Sc. degrees in Chemistry, Ugwo is committed to fostering scientific literacy and innovation. His research interests span chemical education, natural product chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and drug design, as reflected in his numerous peer-reviewed publications. Ugwo\u2019s work has significantly contributed to our understanding of environmental pollution, antidiabetic agents, and sustainable chemistry practices. Beyond academia, Ugwo actively engages in mentorship, guiding undergraduate students in research projects and empowering them to excel. He is involved with the Chemical Society of Nigeria and various STEM initiatives, demonstrating his commitment to advancing science education and promoting a passion for chemistry among future generations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ugwo, J. P., & Abdulmumuni, U. (2025). Golden strides in teacher education: Development of middle level manpower in sciences at The Federal College of Education Okene. <\/span>Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal<\/span>, <\/span>4<\/span>(02), 24\u201331. <\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.59231\/SARI7806<\/span><\/a><\/p>

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Ugwo, Jeremiah P., and Umar Abdulmumuni. “Golden Strides in Teacher Education: Development of Middle Level Manpower in Sciences at The Federal College of Education Okene.” <\/span>Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal<\/span> 4, no. 2 (2025): 24\u201331. <\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.59231\/SARI7806<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>

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Ugwo, Jeremiah P., and Abdulmumuni, Umar. “Golden Strides in Teacher Education: Development of Middle Level Manpower in Sciences at The Federal College of Education Okene.” <\/span>Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal<\/span>, vol. 4, no. 2, 2025, pp. 24-31, <\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.59231\/SARI7806<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Peer-Review Method:<\/span> This article underwent a double-blind peer-review process by two independent external experts in Science Education and Vocational Training to ensure the validity of the institutional analysis and the accuracy of the manpower development data.<\/span><\/p>

Competing Interests:<\/span> The authors (Jeremiah P. Ugwo and Umar Abdulmumuni) declare that there are no financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that could have inappropriately influenced the research findings or the historical account presented in this study.<\/span><\/p>

Funding:<\/span> This research was conducted as part of the authors’ academic and professional activities at the Federal College of Education, Okene. No specific external grants or commercial funding were received for this work.<\/span><\/p>

Data Availability:<\/span> The analysis is based on institutional records, historical development reports of FCE Okene, and national guidelines for middle-level manpower in science education. All data analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.<\/span><\/p>

Licence: <\/span>Golden Strides in Teacher Education: Development of Middle Level Manpower in Sciences at The Federal College of Education Okene<\/span> \u00a9 2025 by Ugwo, J. P., and Abdulmumuni, U. is licensed under <\/span>CC BY-NC-ND 4.0<\/span>. This work is published by the International Council for Education Research and Training (ICERT).<\/span><\/p>

Ethics Approval:<\/span> The study was conducted in accordance with the ethical guidelines for educational research. Approval was obtained from the Research Ethics Committee of the Federal College of Education, Okene, Kogi State.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal Vol-04, Issue-02 (Apr-Jun 2025) An International scholarly\/ academic journal, peer-reviewed\/ refereed journal, ISSN : 2959-1376 Golden Strides in Teacher Education: Development of Middle Level Manpower in Sciences at The Federal College of Education Okene Ugwo, Jeremiah P.1 and Abdulmumuni, Umar 2\u00a0 1&2Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Federal College of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":66,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"postBodyCss":"","postBodyMargin":[],"postBodyPadding":[],"postBodyBackground":{"backgroundType":"classic","gradient":""},"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11675","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11675","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11675"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11675\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31775,"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11675\/revisions\/31775"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/66"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11675"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}