PREPARING LANGUAGE EDUCATION TEACHERS FOR CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES

Abstract

The place of teacher in the educational enterprise in Nigeria can never be 
neglected. The role being played by a teacher is that of a planner and executor of 
curriculum content to be disseminated to pupils. Language is used in the planning, 
execution and implementation of any educational Programme. As important as 
the role of language teacher is, the much expected support to the teachers is not 
being adequately provided. The aim of this paper is to advocate for the adequate 
preparation of language teachers who are saddled with the responsibilities of 
raising the future leaders. Language teachers need to be equipped with all it takes 
to discharge their duty of modeling the pupils and students at all levels. What 
Nigerians stand to gain when language teachers are adequately prepared are 
mentioned. It is the aim of this paper that all hands will be on deck to prepare the 
language teachers as major tools for proper implementation of the National Policy 
on Education as well as other education programs of the government.