EVALUATION OF TEACHING METHODS EMPLOYED IN SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION IN AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY STAFF SCHOOLS, ZAR1A
EVALUATION OF TEACHING METHODS EMPLOYED IN SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION IN AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY STAFF SCHOOLS, ZAR1A
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2000-09
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KATE EBEMEN, ESEZOBOR (MRS)
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Abstract
This study was conducted to examine the teaching of social studies with
regard to teaching methods the subject of social studies in Ahmadu Bello
University Staff Primary Schools. The questionnaire were designed for teachers
and pupils. The questionnaires were administered to pupil's in primary six and
their teachers in the schools of Ahmadu Bello University.
Out of thirteen questionnaires meant for teachers ten were returned duly
completed by the respondents. While pupils questionnaires which totaled 300
only 270 were returned fully completed. The responses thus received were
statistically analyzed to answer the research questions.
The data analysis revealed the following:
i. Pupils hold positive altitudes towards social studies,
ii. The majority of social studies teachers were NCE holders,
iii. Discussion, Questioning, project, Excursion and activity frequently used
methods employed by teachers in the teaching of social studies,
iv. Almost all the pupils have more favorable altitudes towards social studies.
In the light of the findings, a few recommendations were given as social
studies, teachers should be made to attend in-service training program-mes to
upgrade their qualification.
Teachers were advised to use more improvised teaching aids rather than
relying much on the imported ones. The teaching in Social studies, inquiry and
discovery methods should be emphasized and employed in the teaching of social
studies.
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A DESERTION SUBMITTED TO THE POST GRADUATE SCHOOL OF
AHMADU HELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT
OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF MAS PER OF
EDUCATION IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION ( SOCIAL
STUDIES) FACULTY OF EDUCATION, AHMADU BELLO
UNIVERSITY, ZARIA.
SEPTEMBER, 2000
Keywords
EVALUATION,, TEACHING,, METHODS,, EMPLOYED,, SOCIAL STUDIES,, EDUCATION,, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY,, STAFF SCHOOLS,, ZAR1A