Global Advanced Research Journal of Peace, Gender and Development Studies (GARJPGDS)
June 2013 Vol. 2(5), pp. 086-090
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Review

Science education reforms in Nigeria: implications for science teachers
 

Daso Peter Ojimba

Department of Technical Education, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port – Harcourt, Rivers State

E-mail: revdaso@yahoo.com

Accepted 27 May, 2013

Abstract

In this paper, the reforms in science education were discussed with special reference to the country Nigeria. Issues such as science curriculum development in Nigeria, features of American Association for the advancement of science, challenges of the science education reforms, and implications for science education in Nigeria were discussed. However, the paper particularly delved into highlighting the implications for the professional development of science teachers in Nigeria. In particular, attention was given to science literacy, society and technology as basic indices of science education at all levels of the educational system. Hence, conclusions and recommendations were made. 

Keywords: Science, Science Education, Reforms, Science Teachers, Implications.