Competency Training Needs of Lecturers for Effective E-Learning Instructional Delivery in Teacher Education Programs in South-West, Nigeria

The study investigated the competency training needs of lecturers for e-learning instructional delivery in teacher education programs. Two research questions and hypotheses guided the study. The sample size comprised 540 participants from the colleges of education and faculties of education in the universities in South West, Nigeria. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while the hypotheses were tested using Z-test statistical tool. The results of data analysis showed that lecturers needed training for technology related competencies and pedagogical knowledge. It was recommended among others that workshops and seminars should be organized within and outside the country for cross fertilization of ideologies and skills, and regular up-grading of teaching and learning facilities.