The table below is the JSS1 Social Studies Scheme of Work for First Term
Developed by the
Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC)
| | | Sub – Theme |
| | | FUNDAMENTALS OF SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION |
| S/N | Topic(s) | Content |
| 1 | History of Nigeria Social Studies Education | – First conceived in the United States and later spread to Europe. – After the world wars it was identified as a course that is relevant to the understanding of man and his problems. – Conferences were held to spread it in Africa, i.e Mombosa conference in Kenya. – Back home in Nigeria, the Aiyetoro comprehensive High school Pilot Study and Project with the assistance of ford foundation. – Former twelve states of Nigeria went further to organize activities to promote social study in their educational institutions and schools. – In further development of the subject, many seminars and workshops have been organised by such bodies as the NERDC and Social Study Association of Nigeria (SOSAN) and others. – Today social study is taught in the primary school, junior secondary schools, NTI, Grade II Teachers Certificates, Colleges of Education and Universities. One can obtain PhD in social studies. Teacher: – Leads students to discuss the history of Nigeria Social Studies Education. |
