Journal of Research in Science and Mathematics Education
Vol. 2 No. 3 (2023): December

Towards Effective Upper Basic Education Curriculum Implementation in Private and Public Schools in Nigeria

Michael Hangeior Saaondo (Department of Education, University of Mkar, Mkar, Benue State, Nigeria)
Bonaventure Chia (Centre for African Studies, University of Leeds, United Kingdom)
Ellah Barnabas (Joseph Sauwan Tarka University, Makurdi, Nigeria)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Dec 2023

Abstract

Purpose: This study investigated the effective implementation of the upper basic education curriculum in private and public schools in Nigeria. Methodology: The research employed a cross-sectional survey design, guided by three research questions and three null hypotheses. The study used a sample of 1134 respondents, comprising 954 teachers and 180 supervisors, drawn from a population of 145,783 teachers and 19,466 supervisors. Findings: A multistage sampling technique was adopted. The researchers developed an instrument named the Questionnaire on the Implementation of Upper Basic Education Curriculum (QIUBEC) for data collection. Significance: Three experts validated the instrument, and it demonstrated a reliability coefficient of 0.98 using Cronbach's Alpha. Mean, percentage, and standard deviation were employed to address the research questions, and a t-test was utilized to test the null hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. Based on the findings, several recommendations were made, including the suggestion that science teachers should choose teaching pedagogies that provide all students in the classroom with equal learning opportunities to reach their full potential.

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Journal Info

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jrsme

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Chemistry Education Mathematics Physics

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Journal of Research in Science and Mathematics Education (J-RSME) is a journal to publish works in the form of research results, theoretical studies and review results that are original and have a novelty as a contribution to science in the scope of mathematics education, physics education, ...