» ABSTRACT The study attempted to examine the relationship between teacher preparation, professional development and students’ academic performance in selected secondary schools in Ikeja Local Government Area of Lagos State. In the study, relevant and related literature was reviewed under sub headin…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The term competence first appeared in an article authored by R. W. White in 1959 as a concept for performance motivation. Over the years other scholars have also adopted the use of the term competence. Some scholars describe it as a combinati…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The word "competence" originally appeared in a 1959 paper written by R. W. White, who used it to describe a notion for motivating performance. Over time, other academics have embraced the word "competence" and have begun to use it themselves …Continue Reading »
