The central theme of the Lagos, Nigeria, seminar/workshop was recognition for the teaching profession, particularly as being the most important educational change agent. Part 1, "Thematic Issues" includes: "Language Curriculum and Teaching in Multilingual Environments" (Sharmila Pillai); "The Situation in Nigeria" (E. O. Adeniyi); "The Situation in Gambia" (E. O. Adeniyi; E. C. Umeano); "Science, Technology and Mathematics Teaching through New Delivery Systems" (Sharmila Pillai); "Innovative Ideas and Techniques for Science, Technology and Mathematics Education in Africa" (J. O. E. Otuka); "Vocational and Technical Education in Nigeria" (R. N. Oranu); "Science and Technology Teaching Confronted with New Curricula in Nigeria" (R. N. Oranu); "Strategies for Teachers Coping with the New Curricula" (R. N. Oranu); "Emerging Issues in African States and Their Implications for Curriculum Development" (Sharmila Pillai); and "Emergent Curriculum Issues: How Are Teachers Coping?" (Ebele J. Maduewesi). Part 2, "Country Reports/Rapports Nationaux" includes: "Cap Vert" [written in French] (Ana Cristina Pires Ferreira); "Gambia" (Fatuo Njie); "Ghana" (M. Attar); "Liberia" (J. A. L. Tarlowoh); Mali [written in French] (Abou Diarra); "Niger" [written in French] (S. Aboubacar); and "Nigeria" (Gidado Tahir). Annexes contain the program and participant list. (BT)