SEAQIS Journal of Science Education
Vol. 6 No. 01 (2026): SEAQIS Journal of Science Education

Teachers at the Forefront of SDGs: Awareness and Instructional Readiness of Secondary School Teachers in Ibadan Metropolis

S.O. Babalola (Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan)
Adeniyi Michael Adeduyigbe (Science and Education Technology, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Jun 2026

Abstract

Sustainable development education has gained global prominence, yet there is limited empirical research on teachers’ awareness and readiness in the Nigerian secondary school context. Addressing this gap, the present study investigates the extent to which secondary school teachers in Ibadan Metropolis are aware of and prepared to teach sustainable development concepts. A descriptive survey design was employed using the Teachers’ Sustainable Development Awareness and Readiness Questionnaire (TSDARQ). Stratified and simple random sampling techniques were applied to select 300 practising teachers across public and private schools. Findings revealed high levels of awareness (M = 3.40, SD = 0.68) and readiness (M = 3.54, SD = 0.59), both exceeding the benchmark threshold of 2.50. However, systemic support and instructional resources remain insufficient to fully enable classroom integration. These findings provide initial empirical evidence from an under-researched Nigerian context and underscore the need for sustained professional development, provision of adequate instructional resources, and policy alignment. It is recommended that continuous training, curriculum integration, and adequate instructional resources be prioritised to empower teachers as effective drivers of sustainability education.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

sej

Publisher

Subject

Chemistry Education Environmental Science Physics

Description

SEAQIS Journal of Science Education is a scientific publication issued by SEAMEO Regional Centre for QITEP in Science. It is published twice a year, June and December. It publishes articles in the area of science education, including research articles and review articles. This journal is the ...