Availability of Qualified Teachers in Effective Teaching and Learning of English Language in Junior Secondary School in Egor Local Government Area, Edo State

This study seeks to evaluate the availability qualified teachers for effective teaching and learning of English Language in our junior secondary schools using schools in Egor Local Government Area, in Edo State as our Focal point. Pragmatist theory which is a philosophical example of innovation based on policy orientation and abstract world view, pure ideas as the
Yardstick (tool) for assessment, teaching and learning of English Language was adopted as our Theoretical Framework. Our method of data collection is primary sources which helps us to organize the information in quantitative form.
Five hypotheses tested are that: (1) What is the current availability of qualified English language teachers in junior secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area, Edo State? (2) How do qualified English language teachers impact the teaching and learning of English language in junior secondary schools in the area? (3) What challenges do schools in Egor Local Government Area face in recruiting and retaining qualified English language teachers? (4) Is there a significant relationship between teacher qualification and student academic performance in English Language in junior secondary schools in the area? (5) What strategies can be implemented to improve the availability and utilization of qualified English language teachers in junior secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area?

The study recommends that the Ministry of Education will sit up and take the bull by the horn in nipping it in the bud the endemic problem. Non- dedicated and incompetent teachers should be shown the way out while provisions will be made for the reward of teachers and students to enhance greater performance output and productivity.