The Attitude of N.C.E. Holders Towards Teachers' Professional Registration for Teacher Quality in Jos North LGA, Plateau State

Abstract

The concept of teachers' registration is gaining global acceptance. This is because all members of other professions are by-products of the teacher. This research seeks to find out the attitude of Nigerian teachers, particularly Nigeria Certificate in Education (N.C.E.)holders towards teachers professional registration. in achieving the aim of this study, the concept of Teachers' registration was addressed through literature review, Jos North Local Government Secondary School teachers (N.C.E.) holders were used as case study. Data employed for the study was collected from one hundred and twenty (120) one hundred and twenty N.C.E holders using random sampling techniques. The data for the study was obtained using Likeri Scale. The responses were analyzing using Chi-Square and Simple percentages. From the findings, it was discovered that N.C.E. holders particularly female N.C.E. holders and N.C.E. holders in private schools have negative attitudes towards the whole exercise, despite the fact that N.C.E. is the minimum teaching qualification. Also most of those registered have not renewed their registrations' qualification. Recommendation were made and the researcher concluded that teachers' professional registration would enhance teaching and learning thereby bringing about economic development in the long run.