EVALUATING NIGERIA’S HIGHER EDUCATION MANAGEMENT POLICIES FOR SUPPORTING GEN Z LEARNERS IN A TECHNOLOGYDRIVEN ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT

Ike, Chidiebere Peace and AGUSIOBO, Hilda Chineze (2026) EVALUATING NIGERIA’S HIGHER EDUCATION MANAGEMENT POLICIES FOR SUPPORTING GEN Z LEARNERS IN A TECHNOLOGYDRIVEN ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT. GOUNI INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND PEDAGOGY (GIJELP), 1 (1). pp. 170-179.

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Abstract

The increasing integration of digital technologies into higher education has necessitated a critical evaluation of institutional policies in relation to the learning needs of Generation Z students. This study examines Nigeria’s higher education management policies with a focus on institutional reforms, learning infrastructure, and digital inclusion within a technology-driven academic environment. It highlights the extent to which existing policies align with the cognitive, social, and technological expectations of digitally oriented learners. Drawing on the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework, the study explains how effective educational outcomes depend on the interaction between technology, pedagogy, and content. Empirical evidence reveals persistent gaps between policy formulation and implementation, particularly in areas such as infrastructure development, access to digital resources, and institutional readiness. The study further identifies challenges related to digital inequality, inadequate capacity development, and weak governance structures. Despite these limitations, findings indicate significant opportunities for enhancing teaching, learning, and research through strategic policy reforms and technological investments. The study concludes that for Nigerian higher education to remain relevant and competitive, policies must be adaptive, inclusive, and aligned with the realities of a digital generation. Emphasis is placed on the need for coordinated efforts among stakeholders to ensure sustainable and effective technology integration.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: L Education > L Education (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Arts > Faculty of Law > Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
Depositing User: Uchenna Eneogwe
Date Deposited: 15 May 2026 08:49
Last Modified: 15 May 2026 08:49
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/5664

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