PROBLEMS AND PROSPECT OF TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES IN PRIMARY SCHOOL

ABSTRACT

The aim of this project is based on the problems and prospects of teaching social studies in primary school. A case study of selected public primary schools in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State. Questionnaire was used to collect data and these data were analyzed using simple percentage. Findings revealed that instructional materials and resources have a significant effect on pupils’ achievement in teaching social studies and lack of school facilities in social studies affects the pupils’ academic performance. The research went further to recommend that, Social Studies teachers should demonstrate a sound degree of professional competence and a working knowledge of epistemology of the subject, Social studies teachers should make learners learn to live a reasonable life by developing rule – governed behaviors and government should provide instructional materials for social studies teachers.

TABLE OF CONTENTS  

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION                                                                                   

1.1     Background of the Study                                                                 

1.2     Statement of the Problem                                                                 

1.3     Objectives of the Study                                                          

1.4     Research Questions                                                                          

1.5     Significance of the Study                                                                 

1.6     Scope of the Study                                                                           

1.7     Limitations of the Study                                                                  

1.8     Definition of Terms                                                                         

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW                                                                          

2.1     Concept of Social Studies in Primary Schools                                 

2.2     Social Studies Education                                                                 

2.3     Effect of Instructional Materials on Teaching Social Studies in  

Primary School                                                                      

2.4     Factors Militating Against the Achievement of the Purpose

Of Social Studies Education in Nigeria                                            

2.5     Problems and Prospects of Social Studies in Primary School                             

2.6     Challenges of Social Studies Education                                             

CHAPTER THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY                                                            

3.1     Introduction                                                                                       

3.2     Area of Study                                                                           

3.3     Research Design                                                                       

3.4     Population and Sampling                                                                

3.5     Sample and Sampling Procedures                                                      

3.6     Research Instrument                                                                          

3.7     Administration of Instruments                                                          

3.8     Method of Data Analysis                                                                   

CHAPTER FOUR

DATA ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION                                            

4.0     Introduction                                                                                      

CHAPTER FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION                           

5.1     Summary                                                                                

5.2     Conclusion                                                                             

5.3     Recommendation                                                                    

References                                                                                        

Appendix                                                                                           

CHAPTER ONE