scholarly journals Role of Social Studies Education in National Development in Nigeria

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Abubakar
Keyword(s):  
Social Studies ◽  
National Development ◽  
Social Studies Education

scholarly journals The Role of Instructional Resources amongst Social Studies Teachers in Nigeria: The Quest for Effectiveness in Classroom Pedagogy

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 164
Author(s):  
Sunday David Edinyang ◽  
Abigail Ojong Ejoh ◽  
Amina Peter Adams
Keyword(s):  
Social Studies ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Social Studies Education ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Social Studies Teachers ◽  
Instructional Resources ◽  
Conceptual Clarification

This paper aims at discussing the role, awareness and use of instructional materials/resources as a prerequisite for attaining effective social studies education in Nigeria. In doing this a conceptual clarification of the concept of social studies education as given by experts in the field was taken. The origin of social studies in Nigeria was analyzed. The objectives of social studies education at the post-primary education level and its characteristics were discussed. The concept of Social Studies instructional materials and resources were elaborated. A critical look was taken at instructional materials and its types as well as their relevance to Social Studies education. A look was also taken at constrains of utilization of instructional materials and resources. Criteria for selecting materials and resources for Social Studies classroom as well as sources of social studies resources instructional materials were touched. Instructional materials for effectiveness in classroom pedagogy were carefully discussed. Recommendations were not left out.

The Role of MMORPGS in Social Studies Education

2009 ◽  
pp. 235-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phillip J. VanFossen ◽  
Adam Friedman ◽  
Richard Hartshorne
Keyword(s):  
Social Studies ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Social Studies Education ◽  
Game Studies ◽  
Policy Changes ◽  
The Social ◽  
Classroom Use ◽  
Perceived Costs

In this chapter, the authors will report evidence for the potential of MMORPGs for social studies education by providing a detailed review of relevant literature from the fields of game studies, educational technology, and the social networking universe. This evidence will include game scholars’ efforts to develop classroom applications of MMORPGs in the social sciences and related disciplines, and also provide examples of ‘citizenship education’ already occurring with MMORPGs. The authors will also provide an overview of perceived costs and benefits associated with classroom MMORPG use, including logistical hurdles that need to be overcome. They will also share a list of recommendations to the field for classroom use of MMORPGs, as well as implications for policy changes and future study.

Role of Social Studies Education in Citizen ship Training: Implication for National Developmen

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
pp. 54-58
Author(s):  
EZEGBE, B .N EZEGBE, B .N ◽  
◽  
ESKAY M ESKAY M ◽  
ANYANWU, J ANYANWU, J ◽  
ABIOGU, G.C ABIOGU, G.C
Keyword(s):  
Social Studies ◽  
Social Studies Education

scholarly journals Social Studies Education as A Tool for Rebranding Nigerians: Implications for National Development

2021 ◽  
pp. 166-175
Author(s):  
U.K. Emoefe EKIUGBO
Keyword(s):  
Social Studies ◽  
National Development ◽  
Production Capacity ◽  
Social Studies Education ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Good Citizenship ◽  
Major Player ◽  
The World ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
The Individual

Nigeria holds a strategic place in the African continent and the global community. This is not unconnected with the fact that Nigeria is a diplomatic force in West Africa and a major player in African politics. Nigeria is home to one-fifth of the population of sub-saharan Africa and the most populous black nation in the world. Nigeria surpassed South Africa at the continent’s largest economy in 2014. Bellying tremendous resources, with a maximum crude oil production capacity of 2.5 million barrels per day, Nigeria however presents an interesting but paradoxical case study in the comity of nations. To all intents and purpose, the Nigerian state remains privatized, unpopular, and unhegenomic without discipline, strong working ethnics, integrity and good citizenship at the individual and corporate levels. Because of this, Nigeria has been branded with negative names and attributes which include corruption, drug, and human trafficking, insecurity, land of darkness, God-forgotten country, a country where nothing works amongst others. For this reason, Social Studies is assigned the responsibility to develop in Nigerian youth an understanding of their societal values, knowledge, values, and skills that would enable them to deal with and manage the forces of the world in which they live, and learn how to live harmoniously in the society. This study examines the philosophy and objectives of social studies education in Nigeria. the contents and purposes of the social studies education with consideration to its ability to instil high-quality moral values and good character in students and provide them with the necessary skills, abilities, and competencies, which individual students require to participate in the development of the nation. Social Studies Education with its robust aims, objectives and philosophy is recommended as a veritable tool to rebrand Nigerian and by implication for national development.

scholarly journals Managing Social Studies Education Curriculum for National Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel O. Adu
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Social Studies ◽  
Character Education ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
National Development ◽  
Social Studies Education ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
Social Studies Curriculum ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
The Social

This study focuses on the roles of the social studies education curriculum in addressing national development in Nigeria. It examines the existing social studies curriculum viz-a-viz its roles in national development and challenges faced by social studies teachers in its implementation. The study advocates that learners should be taught the skill of problem-solving, critical thinking, moral and character education at the early stage of life for self-development of the learner and eventual national development. Nigerian society is the focus of this study. The paper concludes that the young ones are the instrument for national development; Nigeria can attain national development if they acquire the right types of skills (problem-solving skills), values, and attitudes. Part of the recommendations made was that government should set up a conference of curriculum experts to review the social studies curriculum in line with the current realities like insecurity, kidnapping, and other vices amongst others.

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