ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS TOWARDS THE STUDY OF SOCIAL STUDIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS.

ABSTRACT

Attitudinal studies have been areas of exploration by many researchers because of the desire to gain insights into the foundation of such attitudes and the variables that influence their formation.  This study did an investigation into the analysis of the attitude of students towards the study of social studies.  One hundred (100) secondary school students provided the data for the investigation. The following findings were made at the end of collecting questionnaire and analysis of data:  Students have positive attitudes towards the study of social studies.  It was also observed that lots of factors positively influences students attitude towards the study of social studies. It was also discovered that a lot of factors can positively impove the attitude of students towards the study of social studies. Based on the findings recommendations, were made and some include: The need for schools and teachers to motivate students with positive attitude towards the study of social studies in schools. The need for government to look seriously into the factors that influence students’ attitudes towards the study of social studies such as non-availability of teaching aids in the teaching of social studies, the frequent transfer of teachers from one school to the other etc. by providing relevant teaching aids for the teaching of social studies and stop transferring teachers from one school to the other on a regular bases. The need for the government to look into those factors that can improve the attitude of students towards the study of social studies by providing conducive learning environment for studying social studies, adequate learning facilities, non-transfer of teachers from one school to the other.  The government should also embark on the training of more social studies teachers and enlighten the public on the need for social studies in the society.