A Critical Review of Ethical Issues in STEM Teacher Education in Nigeria
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2026-07
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Centre for Internationalisation and Strategic Partnership (CISP), University of Ilorin, Nigeria
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In an era where technological and scientific advancements are pivotal to
national development, this study examined the state of STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education in Nigeria. It aimed to
dissect the complexities, challenges, and opportunities within this educational
sector, particularly in the context of global educational trends and national
developmental imperatives. The study reviewed ethical issues in STEM teacher
education in Nigeria. It clarified the concepts of ethics, norms, and what
constitutes STEM Teacher Education. The study concluded that, beyond
professional ethics, STEM teachers also need grounding in ethical theories and
moral thinking skills. The study advocated for the inclusion of core courses on
ethical theories and moral thinking skills into the STEM teacher education
curriculum in Nigeria.
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Education, Ethics, Ethical dilemma, STEM, Teacher education.