Abstract:
This paper focuses on Social Studies Education as a tool for Nigeria's national development.
The paper x-rays the concept and nature of Social Studies, the development of Social Studies
in Nigeria and the concept of national development. It further examines the characteristics
of Social Studies; Objectives of Social Studies; factors militating against national
development as well as the contribution of Social Studies Education to national
development in Nigeria which include, the inculcation of national consciousness, societal
core values, fostering national integration, awareness creation, political participation,
development of critical thinking skills, respect for human dignity and development of moral
values. Social Studies Education as a value-laden course of instruction helps to instill in
the learner(s) the desired knowledge and skills required to achieve national educational
aims and objectives which in turn metamorphose into national development.
Keywords: Social Studies, education, national development, society, Nigeria.
Fidelis, U & Christopher, O (2023). SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION: A TOOL FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA.. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/social-studies-education-a-tool-for-national-development-in-nigeria
Fidelis, Unimna and Ohanyere Christopher "SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION: A TOOL FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA." Afribary. Afribary, 12 Aug. 2023, https://tracking.afribary.com/works/social-studies-education-a-tool-for-national-development-in-nigeria. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Fidelis, Unimna, Ohanyere Christopher . "SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION: A TOOL FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA.". Afribary, Afribary, 12 Aug. 2023. Web. 21 Nov. 2024. < https://tracking.afribary.com/works/social-studies-education-a-tool-for-national-development-in-nigeria >.
Fidelis, Unimna and Christopher, Ohanyere . "SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION: A TOOL FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA." Afribary (2023). Accessed November 21, 2024. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/social-studies-education-a-tool-for-national-development-in-nigeria