Assessment of the Implementation of Civic Education in Secondary Schools in Adamawa State, Nigeria
Journal Title: Journal of Education and Literature - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
The study assesses the implementation of civic education in secondary schools in Adamawa State. The purpose of the study is to examine the implementation of civic education in secondary schools in Adamawa State. Two research questions guided the study. The study adapted a descriptive survey research design. The population consist of all teachers and students of SS2 students offering civic education in Adamawa State. The sample of 36 and 300 teachers and students respectively, were drawn by simple random sampling technique. The instrument for the data collection was a structured questionnaire consisting of 10 items which was developed with four (4) options based on likert format. Data collected was analysed using mean descriptive statistics. The result indicated that secondary schools in Adamawa state has implemented civic education and there was no enough and qualified civic education teachers among others. Based on the result, it was recommended that in-service training should be given to civic education teachers so as to obtain qualified and skilled personnel for teaching civic education in the state.
Authors and Affiliations
Mohammed Abel Ali, Gengle Ibrahim Hayatu, Kabiru Mohammed Badau
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