IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

International Journal of Education and Evaluation (IJEE )

E-ISSN 2489-0073
P-ISSN 2695-1940
VOL. 9 NO. 1 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/ijee.v9.no1.2023.pg31.43

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Repositioning Integrated Science Curriculum for National Growth and Development

Obo, Omirigbe Alphonsus, Nwona, Hyginus Ambrose, Ekpo Steve

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Abstract

The importance of Integrated Science curriculum to nation’s development cannot be overemphasized. In Nigeria, issues such as poor academic performance of students, low quality of graduates, inadequate funding, lack of equipped laboratory and workshops, low quantity, quality, and commitment of teachers, inappropriate curriculum are prevalent in Integrated Science education provision. To improve the state of science and technology from its status quo and reposition it for the 21st century, adequate funding, provision and furnishing of laboratory and workshop, provision of scholarships and bursaries for students, regular review of science and technology curriculum, provisions of ICT in teaching and learning, recruitment of more qualified science and technology teachers, as well as motivation of science and technology teachers are recommended.

keywords:

Integrated Science, Curriculum, national Growth, Development

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