Assessment of the Implementation of Social Studies Curriculum in Junior Secondary Schools in Osun State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study was carried out to investigate the implementation process of Social Studies curriculum in Osun State Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The study sample consisted of 259 teachers. Two instruments were used for the study namely (1) Questionnaire on Teacher of Social Studies’ Quantity and Quality (QSTQQ) and (2) Social Studies Instructional Strategies and Materials Observation Check List (SISMOCL). The study was carried out in nine weeks. Data collected were analysed using simple percentage. The results showed that the implementation process of Social Studies curriculum is lacking some basic and necessary elements (such as trained teachers, suitable strategies and appropriate instructional materials) in terms of quantity and quality. The study concluded that Social Studies has not been well implemented in Osun State Nigeria. It was recommended that all stakeholders including government, proprietors of private secondary schools, philanthropists, parents among others should see to the provision of adequate number of trained teachers, the use of appropriate instructional materials and strategies for the implementation of social studies curriculum in secondary school in the state.

Keywords: Assessment; Implementation; Curriculum; Trained Teachers, Instructional Strategies; Instructional Resources.

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/10-32-06

Publication date: November 30^th 2019