Volume 15

EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF MULTI-SECTOR COLLABORATIONS ON PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS' STEM PEDAGOGICAL COMPETENCE IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA

AKIODE, Abimbola Oluwatoyin Ph.D

Abstract

This study examined the impact of multi-sector collaboration on the STEM pedagogical competence of primary school teachers in Lagos State. The study determined the extent to which multi-sector collaborations are implemented to strengthen teachers' STEM competence, examined the relationship between multi-sector collaboration initiatives and teachers' STEM pedagogical competence. A descriptive research design was adopted. The population comprised primary school teachers in Lagos State, while a sample of 200 teachers from public and private primary schools in Eti-Osa Local The Government Education Authority was selected using stratified and convenience sampling techniques. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire titled Multi-Sector Collaboration in Primary School Teachers' STEM Pedagogical Competence (IMCTSPC) and analysed using descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that multi-sector collaborations assist to a high extent in strengthening teachers' STEM competence, with positive relationships observed between collaborative initiatives and teachers' pedagogical skills. However, challenges such as poor coordination, inadequate funding, unclear policy frameworks, and insufficient communication were identified as major barriers. The study concludes that while multi-sector collaboration significantly enhances teachers' STEM pedagogical competence, addressing structural and administrative constraints is essential for maximizing its effectiveness. The study recommends strengthened coordination mechanisms, sustained funding, and coherent policies to support effective multi-sector partnerships in primary education.

Keywords

Multi-sector collaboration; STEM pedagogical competence; Teacher professional development

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