Research
Assessment of Upper Basic Students’ Knowledge in Some Social Studies’ Basic Education Curriculum Contents in ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State
This study assessed the knowledge of upper basic social studies students in some selected social studies contents. Specifically, the study investigated the knowledge acquisition of upper basic two students in some junior secondary one (JS I) social studies curriculum contents. 453 upper basic two social studies students from five randomly selected secondary schools were involved in the study. Six JS I social studies curriculum contents were selected and assessed in the study. The contents are: family life; culture; meaning and history of social studies; examination ethical concepts; HIV/AIDS and drug abuse. An instrument titled Knowledge Assessment in Social Studies Contents (KASSC) was used to generate data for the study. Descriptive analysis was used to analyze data obtained from the study.
Political Participation in Nigerian Democracy: A Study of Some Selected Local Government Areas in Ondo State, Nigeria.
This paper examined the extent to which the citizens are involved in political activities. The study adopted both qualitative and quantitative means of data collection. A questionnaire titled Political Participation Attitude Scale (PPAS) was the quantitative instrument used for the study. A Focus Group Guide on Political Participation (FGGPP) was used to obtain qualitative data. Three research questions were raised and answered in the study. The findings of the study revealed that 57% of the participants were not actively involved in political activities. Also, there was effect of gender on political participation. 30% and 13% of males and females respectively were highly involved in political activities. Also, 38% and 12% of males and females respectively were regularly involved in voting exercise. In addition, it was discovered in the study that majority (53%) of the respondents had no confidence in their political leaders. On the basis of the findings of this study, it is recommended that there is urgent need for formal and informal approaches to political education in Nigeria. Also, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should put machinery in place to ensure mass participation of the Nigerian citizen in the coming 2015 general election.
