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ERIC ED360172: Curriculum Reforms in Post-Secondary Science in Nigeria.

Since attaining independence in 1960, Nigeria has attempted vigorous promotions of science education involving changes in curricula. This paper examines the impetus, nature, and impact of such curricular reforms at the post-secondary level. The historical context of these issues is provided. Issues necessitating reform and reform trends are discussed and the nature of current reforms is described. Two studies conducted in three Nigerian universities, to ascertain the perceptions of staff and undergraduates concerning the impact of reform are presented. For these studies, a total of 206 undergr…