QUALITY, EQUITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE SCHOOL SYSTEM: PARTICIPATORY PLANNING APPROACH

Dr. Oyeromi, Samson O; Olaolu, Festus A; Omiyale, Grace T; Lato Taiwo E. and Oyebamiji, Waheed T.

National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration, Ondo, Nigeria

E-mails: iamforchrist2014@gmail.com, tolutade2002@yahoo.com  

ABSTRACT

This paper examined the role of education as a veritable tool for the achievement of national goals. The paper x-rays the rapid growth in the Nigerian education system in size and quality with reference to the performance of students in WASCE across the country in 2014. The issue of quality and relevance in education, equity and accountability in the school system was equally discussed. Internal quality assurance procedures in terms of admission, student assessment, quality of facilities, development of programmes and quality of teachers among others were looked into. Finally, participatory planning for improved school system and ways to improving the quality was discussed.