TEACHER CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY; A NEXUS ATIMPROVING STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Abstract

This paper examines the role of quality teacher classroom delivery as a critical factor in enhancing learners’
academic performance in the 21st century. It also highlights that teacher quality, encompassing professional
competence, pedagogical skills, classroom management, and motivation, remains one of the strongest
determinants of learners’ success. The paper identifies challenges such as inadequate professional training, lack
of instructional resources, large class sizes, and insufficient policy support, which often hinder effective classroom
delivery. The paper emphasises that quality teaching catalyzes the acquisition of 21st
-century skills and improved
academic outcomes. It recommends strengthening continuous professional development, integrating ICT into
instruction, adopting learner-centred methodologies, motivating teachers through improved welfare, and
enhancing the provision of instructional resources. It concludes that investing in quality teacher classroom delivery
is indispensable for academic excellence and for equipping learners with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly
changing global environment.