MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES FOR QUALITY TEACHER EDUCATION

Teachers are important instrument in education. They are also the pivot on which the educational process hang. Teachers play a major role in the whims and caprices of the educational system. They can influence the teaching – learning outcomes either positively or negatively because they determine the quality of instructional delivery and also influence quality education when it comes to implementation of the curriculum and educational policies. They are to be considered when addressing issues such as: quality assurance; quality delivery (teaching), quality context and quality learning outcomes (Onucha, 2002). However, they are the custodians of the educational systems. Since teaching can be regarded as a systematic, rational and organized process of transmitting knowledge, skills, attitudes, values and what is worthwhile (education) in accordance with certain professional principles; there is need for the services of efficient teachers (whose knowledge is bonded with innovations) in order to achieve the educational objectives. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to critically discuss the importance of teachers' motivation and its influence on quality assurance and how this is achieved through managing human resources in the Teacher Education system. The paper shows the nexus between teachers' motivation and quality assurance in our higher educational system