Current Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CJHASS)

SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION ARCHITECTS: UNVEILING TEACHERS' ROLE IN OGUN STATE'S PRIMARY CURRICULUM

Authors

  • Dr. Adewale Olusegun Adekunle, PhD Associate professor of English Language Education and Curriculum Studies, Department of Education, School of Education and Humanities, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
  • Professor Chioma Ngozi Okonkwo, MBA Department of Education, School of Education and Humanities, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria

Abstract

This paper discusses the importance of a sustainable primary education curriculum in Nigeria. The paper argues that the primary level of education is crucial to the success of the educational system, and that a sustainable curriculum is essential for its long-term success.

The paper begins by defining the term "curriculum" and discussing its importance in primary education. It then discusses the challenges facing the implementation of a sustainable curriculum in Nigeria, such as inadequate funding, lack of qualified teachers, and poor infrastructure.

The paper concludes by proposing a number of strategies for overcoming these challenges and implementing a sustainable primary education curriculum in Nigeria.

Keywords:

Primary education, Curriculum, Sustainability, Nigeria, Challenges, Strategies

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Published

2023-12-04

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10255202

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 6 (2023): November-December

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Adewale, O. A., & Okonkwo, C. N. (2023). SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION ARCHITECTS: UNVEILING TEACHERS’ ROLE IN OGUN STATE’S PRIMARY CURRICULUM. Current Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CJHASS), 10(6), 94–99. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10255202

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