UTILIZATION OF RESOURCES FOR EFFECTIVE CURRICULUM DELIVERY IN NIGERIAN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN DELTA STATE

Authors: Oyovwi, Edarho Oghenevwede Ph.D, Erhieguren, Endurance Aherobo & Akarue, Blessing Okiemute Ph.D

ABSTRACT

Resources utilization for effective curriculum delivery in Nigerian Secondary schools was the focus of this study. The study adopted the descriptive Survey research design. The population comprises of all the teachers and Senior Secondary II students in all the public Secondary schools in Ethiope East Local Government of Delta State. A sample of 350 was drawn which comprises of 200 students and 150 teachers. Four research questions were raised to guide the study. The instrument used was a researcher made questionnaire which was validated by experts. A measure of internal consistency was determined using Cronbach Alpha to obtain a value of 0.84. The instrument was administered to respondents through the help of two research assistants. The data obtained was analyzed using mean and standard deviation. Based on the 4-point Likert Scale,a mean rating of 2.50 was accepted as a cut off point for the level of agreement. Results showed that the level of resources – Human, Material and Financial were grossly inadequate for effective curriculum delivery. It was concluded that the situation of resources in schools should be looked into and appropriate measures taken in order to enhance effective curriculum delivery in Nigerian Secondary schools, government, NGO’s and organizations should team up to provide the needed resources in schools.

Keywords: Utilization, Resources, Curriculum, Delivery.

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