@article{CRSIJ26000110,
                  author = {Adenigbagbe Henry Adeloye, Quaye Regina Modupe, Akinboboye Folayemi Justinah, Gbadamosi Aderonke Simiat},
                  title = {A Philosophical Inquiry into Professionalism in Nigerian Teaching: Evaluating the Regulatory Impact of the Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).},
                  journal = {Cosmo Research and Science International Journal},
                  year = {2025},
                  volume = {1},
                  number = {5},
                  pages = {283-291},
                  issn = {3108-1584},
                  url = {https://cosmorsij.com/published/CRSIJ26000110.pdf},
                  abstract = {This study examines the philosophical basis of professionalism in Nigerian precepts, taking into account the regulatory effects of the teacher. The philosophy research method, which admits conceptual analysis, critical thinking and normative evaluation, allows the research to examine how TRCN policies and banners influence teachers, professional identity, ethical behaviour and public perception. Despite several political exploits to professionalism teaching, there remains a clear difference in understanding the compatibility of these regulatory touchstones with deeper philosophical theories of professionalism and how they actually shape teachers. The results show that while the TRCN rules have improved teacher qualification criteria and enhanced public confidence, many teachers catch professional registration as a bureaucratic obligation rather than an ethical indebtedness free-based on mutual professional values. The study concludes that the impact of conventions on genuine professionalism is limited if they are not measured assorted with philosophical ideals such as reflection recitation, moral conduct and lifelong acquisition. It is commended that TRCN include philosophical training on ethics, teacher identity and decisive self-reflection, both in initial and continuing training. Promoting an open dialogue on what it really means to be a professional educator can help transfer the focus from pure documentation to promoting intrinsic motivation and professional integrity.},
                  keywords = {Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), teacher professionalism, philosophy of education, ethics in teaching, regulatory policy },
                  month = {March}
        }