Rethinking Higher Education Curriculum in Nigeria to meet global challenges in the 21st century
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2013-05-05
Authors
Martha, N.A.
Ememe, P.I.
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Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract
The study was conducted to assess the extent of readiness of higher education curriculum in Nigeria in meeting the demands of the 21st century, to identify the possible challenges facing higher education institutes in Nigeria in meeting the demands of the 21st century and to suggest ways of restructuring higher education curriculum in Nigeria to make it responsive to economic social and political demands of the 21st century. The sample for this study consisted of two hundred (200) respondents drawn from the stakeholders ill the education industry which includes curriculum planners, lecturers and students. The study employed the descriptive survey design. The instrument for data collection consisted of structured questionnaire and focus group discussion. The findings from the study revealed, among other things, that higher education curriculum in Nigeria is not yet ready to meet the demands of the 21st century.
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Higher education, Curriculum, Challenges, Funding
Citation
Martha, N.A., & Ememe, P.I. (2013). Rethinking Higher Education Curriculum in Nigeria to meet global challenges in the 21st century. International Perspectives on Education and Society, 21, 459-483.