CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1. Background of the Study
Geography has been a very popular subject whose scope and across many disciplines. It is one of the oldest subjects studied in ancient Greek and Roman civilization. In the world over, it is one of the subjects studied from the secondary school level to the higher educational level. The recognition of geography in Nigeria is not new because it has for a long time now occupied a significant position in the secondary education curriculum, being taught even in most remote village schools.
The revised National Policy on Education (1981) has recognized geography in its section on secondary education as a core subjects. This implies that the subjects is in the group of other subjects is in the group of other subjects which every student can take in addition to his/her specialties. At the new secondary level, geography is also recognized as one of the twenty-eight (28) elective subjects. Thus, geography like some other subjects occupies a dual position at the senior secondary school level. Due to its versatile nature, geography can be easily offered in combination with other cognate subjects in humanities, natural and social sciences.
It is however, sad to mention that this enviably position appears to have been lost within the last two decades. The results of various studies, seminars and conferences reveal certain factors as being responsible. The consequences of the developments include poor students’ performance in geography in external examinations and decreasing student enrollment in geography.
1.2. Purpose of the Study
This study is designed to look to the causes and effects of inadequate geography teachers in secondary schools, with special focus on some schools in Warri South Local Government Area.
The study is meant to ascertain if most secondary schools have inadequate geography teachers. If true, what might be responsible? The research and the researcher will also probe into the future to bring about the possible effects this situation has on students, the educational development and the nation at large.
As part of the study, the researcher through the help of appropriate authorities suggests possible ways to remedy the situation.
1.3. Statement of the Problem
With much efforts put together by the various tiers of government organizations in the educational sector in an attempt to revive the fallen standard of education in Nigeria, one would expect an even distribution of teachers across the various subjects in our secondary schools. Geography as a school subject has remained one of those with least number of teachers. Consequently, upon this, students no longer find it interesting studying the subject. Thus, the causes and effects of inadequate geography teachers must be addressed with utmost importance.
1.4. Research Questions
In carrying out this study, the researcher will be interested in finding answers to the following questions.
1. Is there any relationship between the ability to teach geography and teacher’s sex?
2. Is geography as a school subject of less importance when compared to other subjects?
3. Is there any relationship between the number of available teachers and nature of school (private or public).
4. Is there any relationship between the available teachers and the number of students prepared to offer geography?
5. Is there also any relationship between inadequate number of geography teachers and national development?
INTRODUCTION
1.1. Background of the Study
Geography has been a very popular subject whose scope and across many disciplines. It is one of the oldest subjects studied in ancient Greek and Roman civilization. In the world over, it is one of the subjects studied from the secondary school level to the higher educational level. The recognition of geography in Nigeria is not new because it has for a long time now occupied a significant position in the secondary education curriculum, being taught even in most remote village schools.
It is however, sad to mention that this enviably position appears to have been lost within the last two decades. The results of various studies, seminars and conferences reveal certain factors as being responsible. The consequences of the developments include poor students’ performance in geography in external examinations and decreasing student enrollment in geography.
1.2. Purpose of the Study
This study is designed to look to the causes and effects of inadequate geography teachers in secondary schools, with special focus on some schools in Warri South Local Government Area.
The study is meant to ascertain if most secondary schools have inadequate geography teachers. If true, what might be responsible? The research and the researcher will also probe into the future to bring about the possible effects this situation has on students, the educational development and the nation at large.
As part of the study, the researcher through the help of appropriate authorities suggests possible ways to remedy the situation.
1.3. Statement of the Problem
With much efforts put together by the various tiers of government organizations in the educational sector in an attempt to revive the fallen standard of education in Nigeria, one would expect an even distribution of teachers across the various subjects in our secondary schools. Geography as a school subject has remained one of those with least number of teachers. Consequently, upon this, students no longer find it interesting studying the subject. Thus, the causes and effects of inadequate geography teachers must be addressed with utmost importance.
1.4. Research Questions
In carrying out this study, the researcher will be interested in finding answers to the following questions.
1. Is there any relationship between the ability to teach geography and teacher’s sex?
2. Is geography as a school subject of less importance when compared to other subjects?
3. Is there any relationship between the number of available teachers and nature of school (private or public).
4. Is there any relationship between the available teachers and the number of students prepared to offer geography?
5. Is there also any relationship between inadequate number of geography teachers and national development?
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