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This study samples the perception of Head Teachers On the quality of NCE teachers produced through National Teachers Institute (NTI) of Nigeria programme. The study was guided by three hypotheses and three research questions. Stratified random sampling technique was adopted in selecting a sample of 400 Head Teachers from two educational zones in Cross River State. Questionnaire containing twenty items was used to elicit information. The data collected was analyzed at .05 confidence level, using population t-test for hypotheses 1, 2, & 3. The findings were that NCE teachers produced through NTI programme are competent in the general studies aspect of education, competent in their area of specialization and in the professional aspect of teacher education. Some gray areas were identified in the professional education area and recommendations made on how to improve NTI programme generally and the gray areas in particular.
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To Cite this Article: Ogbiji, J. E., Ategwu, E. F., & Ogbiji, S. A. (2016). Nigerian Head Teachers Perception of the Quality of NCE Teachers Trained by National Teachers Institute (NTI). International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 5(4), 63–71.
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