Assessment of The Implementation of Islamic Studies’ Curriculum in Selected Senior Secondary Schools in Oyo State, Nigeria

Abstract

In recent times, many students have been cheating on examinations. Factors related to curriculum content activities and successful completion of all topics expected to be taught to students at various levels of Islamic education within the stipulated time frame are highly ineffective in today’s schools. This study aimed to examine the implementation of Islamic studies curriculum in selected senior secondary schools in Oyo State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was used in the study. A total of 9,231 individuals constituted the study population, while three hundred and sixty-eight (368) participants were sampled using Krejcie and Morgan’s sample table. Five (5) research questions were asked and answered. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences. The study's findings indicated that the availability of qualified Islamic studies teachers is essential for successfully implementing Islamic studies curricula in secondary schools in Oyo State. Given these findings, the study concluded that using appropriate teaching methods in teaching Islamic studies curriculum has proven effective as qualified teachers and teacher capacity development enhance the successful implementation of Islamic studies curriculum, which has not been fully implemented in senior secondary schools in Oyo State. This study recommends, among other things, that stakeholders in education should strive to provide a supportive teaching and learning environment for students and teachers that can help them achieve their teaching goals.