A PHILOSOPHICAL EXPLORATION OF PEDAGOGICAL EDUCATION IN THE POST-COVID-19 ERA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

Abstract

Nigeria have embraced online learning to ensure the continuity of education. However, the effectiveness of online learning has come under scrutiny, highlighting the need for pedagogical education to adapt to the post-COVID-19 world to remain pertinent. This paper seeks to engage in impactful philosophizing on pedagogical education in post-COVID-19 sustainable development in Nigeria, critically examining the philosophical underpinnings of Nigerian pedagogical education and its relationship to sustainable development. The study reveals that pedagogical education plays a pivotal role in Nigeria's sustainable development. It identifies challenges confronting pedagogical education in the country, including insufficient funding, a lack of teaching resources and materials, and inadequate teacher training programs. Consequently, the paper recommends increased government investment in pedagogical education and teacher training programs. Additionally, it advocates for the adoption of innovative learning methods that address the diverse needs of students. Furthermore, the incorporation of sustainability education into the national curriculum is proposed, aiming to better equip students for a future characterised by sustainable development.