Teaching Methods and Teachers Conference/Seminar Attendance: The Gateway to Quality Education in Nigeria

Nigeria is one of the few nations in the world that prioritizes educational excellence. Teachers play an essential role in their students’ development both academically and personally; therefore, it is imperative that they possess qualities such as subject matter expertise, ethical and intellectual vigilance, a genuine interest in their students, and the competence to carry out their duties effectively. This is only possible with sufficient training and seminar participation. Teachers may benefit from going to a seminar in many ways, including improving their communication skills, learning new information, making new connections, and becoming re-inspired. In order to ensure that the stated goals are met, a teacher must take on several hats in the classroom. He takes on the responsibilities of a parent and a confidant in addition to those of a boss, depending on the circumstances. All of these can be modified to improve schooling standards. In light of this, this paper investigates how teachers’ pedagogical practices and participation in professional development opportunities like conferences and seminars contribute to improving education quality in Nigeria.