The personnel used in the implementation of the
6-3-3-4 system of education includes the head teachers, teachers, the Federal
Ministry of Education, the State Ministry of Education, the education
board/authorities.
The Head Teachers
The head teachers are appointed by the government to
take charge of a school. The head teacher’s first duty is to organize the
affairs of the school especially instructions. He sees to the implementation of
the education plan in the school where he is in charge.
He is in charge of the school administration,
the teachers work in collaboration with the head teacher to see that education
aims and objectives are realized. According to Lilies (1998) for head of school
and teachers to perform effectively, they must possess certain essential
qualities:-
a.
They must be
knowledgeable and experienced in the subject they teach
b.
They must be
capable of understanding and motivating learners to success.
c.
They must have a
vast knowledge of relevant teaching method.
d.
They must be
resourceful
e.
They must process
good personalities, friendliness and ability to perform their role of
professional. All these qualities are only consequent upon education and
training.
The Federal Ministry of Education
The federal ministry of education
has the following responsibilities
a.
The determination
of a national policy on education in order to ensure uniform standard and
quality control.
b.
Co-ordination of
education practices in Nigeria
c.
Establishment of
central registry for teachers
d.
International
co-operation in education
e.
Co-ordination of
education services
f.
Planning and
research on national scale.
The State Ministry of Education
This body performs the following
functions in state level.
a.
Policy control
and administration of educational primary and secondary level and at state
level.
b.
Planning research
and development levels of education at state level
c.
Education
services
d.
Inspectorate
services to improve and maintain standards
e.
Co-ordination of
the activities of school boards and local education authorities.
f.
Examinations particularly
testing and evaluation
g.
Establishment of
state registration of teachers.
Education Board/ Authorities
The education boards have the
responsibilities of management of schools and the appointment, posting and
discipline of teachers. The secondary education board was the education
authority in charge of the secondary education under the 6-3-3-4 system.