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The School of Language in Nigerian Colleges of Education emerged in response to the growing need for skilled language teachers following the country’s independence in 1960. With Nigeria’s diverse linguistic landscape, these schools aimed to promote national unity through bilingual and multilingual education. In the 1970s, the Nigerian government established policies to strengthen language education, leading to the creation of dedicated Schools of Language in Colleges of Education. These schools focused on training educators in both local languages and English, essential for communication and cultural preservation. Over the decades, the curriculum has expanded to include modern languages, linguistics, and technology in language teaching. Today, Schools of Language play a vital role in promoting literacy, cultural understanding, and effective language instruction across Nigeria.

1. Language is seen as a powerful tool for personal and social empowerment. By learning and teaching languages, students and educators can expand their worldview, connect with diverse cultures, and advocate for social change.
2. The philosophy embraces inclusivity, ensuring that language education is accessible and equitable for all learners. This includes an awareness of diverse linguistic backgrounds, learning abilities, and cultural identities, fostering a classroom environment that values and respects each student.
3. The School of Language seeks to cultivate educators who are not only skilled in language teaching but also reflective practitioners. This involves fostering a growth mindset, critical thinking, and lifelong learning habits that help educators continuously improve their teaching.
4. Language is inherently linked to culture. The philosophy promotes intercultural understanding, aiming to develop teachers who appreciate and respect different cultural perspectives and who can help students navigate and appreciate cultural diversity.
5. Language education is grounded in research-based approaches, encouraging innovation and adaptation of best practices. This philosophy values continuous improvement and research to inform and refine language teaching methods.
6. The School of Language emphasizes ethics, professionalism, and responsibility, nurturing educators who model integrity, respect, and dedication in their interactions with students, colleagues, and communities.
7. The philosophy often includes a commitment to preserving linguistic diversity, promoting both widely spoken and less commonly taught languages, and recognizing the value of multilingualism in a globalized world.

1.To equip learners with the ability to read and write with understanding, communicate effectively and to make them use language with ease in different situations.
2. To provide students with a solid foundation in language teaching methods and strategies, enabling them to create effective lesson plans, assess student progress, and adapt to diverse learning needs.
3. To foster an understanding of the cultural contexts of languages, promoting intercultural competence and preparing educators to teach in multicultural environments.
4. To develop a deep understanding of language structures, linguistics, and literature, giving future teachers the theoretical background necessary to teach language courses effectively.
5. To encourage students to engage in language education research, enhancing teaching practices and contributing to the body of knowledge in language education.
6. To equip students with the soft skills, ethics, and professionalism required to be effective educators, fostering lifelong learning and growth.
7. To provide and produce qualified Nigeria certificate in Education (NCE) teachers who would enter in the two year degree programme atthe universities.

1. Department of English Language Education
2. Department of Indigenous or Local Languages
3. Department of Modern Languages
4. Department of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
5. Department of Literature and Cultural Studies
6. Department of Language and Educational Technology

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