Challenges To Implementation Of Every Child Counts Curriculum By Teachers In Kwara State

ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was carried out to investigate the challenges to implementation of every child curriculum by teachers in Kwara State. The target population for the study was teachers. A 20-item questionnaire constructed by the researcher, validated and tested for reliability was administered to 250 respondents. The sample was chosen through random sampling technique. The data collected was analyzed using chi-square statistical to test the hypotheses formulated at 5% significant level. The result shows that all the challenges identified were faced by the teachers in the implementation of Every Child Counts Curriculum. Also, it was gathered that there is no significance difference on inadequate funding of ECCC based on gender and educational qualification of teachers. Likewise, there is no significance difference on inadequate infrastructure for implementation of Every Child Counts Curriculum based on years of experience. Based on these findings, it was recommended that: Schools in Kwara State should be visited by representatives of the Ministry of Education to find out more of the challenges being faced the teachers in the implementation of Every Child Counts Curriculum with the motive of solving them.


TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgments iv
Abstract v
Table of Contents vi
List of Tables ix


CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
Introduction 1
Background to the Study 1-10
Statement of the Problem 10
Purpose of the Study 10-11
Research Questions 11
Research Hypotheses 11-12
Significance of the Study 12
Definition of Operational Terms 12






CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Introduction 13
The meaning and scope of curriculum 13-16
History of Curriculum Development and Implementation 16-20
Curriculum Implementation Models 20-25
History of Every Child Counts Curriculum in Kwara State 26-35
Challenges of Curriculum implementation 35-38
Appraisal of Reviewed Literatures 38-39