IJIE
Vol. 6 No. 4 (2023): International Journal on Integrated Education (IJIE)

Implementation of Science Curriculum in Nigerian Tertiary Education: Problems and Way Forward

Abiodun, Ayo, Victoria (Unknown)
Margaret, Ahmed, Foluke (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Apr 2023

Abstract

The paper examined the problems facing the implementation of science curriculum in the Nigerian tertiary institutions. Secondary data were used to support the points raised in the article. The secondary data were sourced from printed materials and online publications by recognized institutions and individual authors. The paper concludes that inadequate funds, shortage of science lecturers, lack of infrastructure facilities, corruption, strike actions, brain-drain and ineffective capacity building programme, insecurity challenges and poor supervision are problems facing the implementation of science curriculum in the Nigerian tertiary institutions. Based on this problems identified, the paper recommended adequate funding of tertiary institutions in Nigeria as means of ensuring effective science curriculum implementation in the institutions across the country.

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Journal Info

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IJIE

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Education

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International Journal on Integrated Education (IJIE) 2620-3502 is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal, publishing high-quality manuscripts in multidisciplinary research areas. IJIE accepts papers in the forms of original research articles, review articles, book reviews, case reports, and ...