CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The most innovative contribution contained in the national [policy of education (2004) to the development and modernization of Nigerian educational system is in the area of secondary education. The policy prescribed a two tier secondary education lasting for a period of six years. A child is required to spend three years of secondary education in junior secondary school and another three years in the senior secondary school, if a child or the student performs well in both continuous assessment (C.A) and terminal examination.
Jacobs (1985) enunciated that, the most innovative aspect of junior secondary school is the area of curricula activities which consist of broad or general education, practical opportunities and development of scientific talents. The national junior secondary school curriculum for the first three years of secondary education in Nigeria, is an example. It is designed to provide basic intellectual and practical educational knowledge relevant to the Nigerian society. It is also par of the aim of the curriculum to prepare students formally for jobs as well.
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