Integrating Climate Change Education into Basic Science Curriculum for Students’ Awareness and Actions in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Paper Title Integrating Climate Change Education into Basic Science Curriculum for Students’ Awareness and Actions in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Author Name Ajoke Dada OYENIYI (Ph.D)
Month/Year October-December 2025
Abstract
The study investigated the integration of climate change education into the Basic Science curriculum for students’ awareness and actions in Ekiti State, Nigeria. This was a descriptive survey research which was questionnaire based. The population of the study was Junior Secondary School III (JSS III) Basic Science students of public secondary schools in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The sample consisted of 150 students drawn from two public secondary schools in Ikere Local Government of Ekiti State. Stratified random sampling was used to select the sample. The instrument used for data collection was structured questionnaire. The instrument was subjected to validity and reliability mechanisms. The reliability of the instrument was determined using Test-Retest method on a sample similar to the study population but not the exact same participants. Three research questions were raised, and three hypotheses were formulated tested using chisquare statistical analysis at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed among others the need for integration of climate change education and engagement sustainability and creation of environmental awareness among the students; positive shifts in students’ attitudes towards environmental sustainability. Based on the findings, conclusions and appropriate recommendations were made.
Keywords Integrating, Climate Change Education, Basic Science Curriculum, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Actions.
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Page Number 39-45
Paper ID AIJIS900054
Published Paper ID AIJIS900054
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