SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION: A TOOL FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA.

Abstract:

This paper focuses on Social Studies Education as a tool for Nigeria's national development.

The paper x-rays the concept and nature of Social Studies, the development of Social Studies

in Nigeria and the concept of national development. It further examines the characteristics

of Social Studies; Objectives of Social Studies; factors militating against national

development as well as the contribution of Social Studies Education to national

development in Nigeria which include, the inculcation of national consciousness, societal

core values, fostering national integration, awareness creation, political participation,

development of critical thinking skills, respect for human dignity and development of moral

values. Social Studies Education as a value-laden course of instruction helps to instill in

the learner(s) the desired knowledge and skills required to achieve national educational

aims and objectives which in turn metamorphose into national development.

Keywords: Social Studies, education, national development, society, Nigeria.

Read Download