EFFECTS OF POLITICAL INSTABILITY ON EDUCATIONAL POLICIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ONDO STATE
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study examined the Impacts of political instability on educational policies in secondary schools in Ondo State. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design, with a sample of one hundred (100) respondents that were randomly selected. The instrument tagged Impacts of Political Instability on Educational Policies in Secondary Schools (IPIEPSS) was validated and used for data collection. From the findings of the study, it was observed that the respondents were in agreement with the view that political instability in Ondo State has a significant impact on the formulation, implementation of education policies and political instability also has negative effects on the quality of education in secondary schools in Ondo State. It was also observed that political instability in Ondo State has a significant negative effects as a results of inadequate resources and infrastructure in secondary schools, frequent changes in education policies due to political instability. However, it was recommended that political stability should be promoted by ensuring consistent government leadership, which can lead to more continuity in should education policies. More importantly, autonomy and decision-making power be granted to the education sector, allowing for more flexibility in policy. implementation.
Keywords: Political Instability, Education Policies, Policy Inconsistencies.
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