EFFECT OF PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE ON TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF HISTORY IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA

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EFFECT OF PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE ON TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF HISTORY IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page                                                                                  i

Declaration                                                                                ii

Approval Page                                                                           iii

Dedication                                                                                  iv

Abstract                                                                                     vi

Table of Contents                                                                      vii

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1    Introduction                                                 1

1.2  Background of the study       3

1.3    Statement of the General Problem                                  4

1.4    Objective of the study                                                       5

1.5    Significance of the study                                                  5

1.6    Statement of hypothesis                                                   6

1.7    Scope of the study                                                             6

1.8    Limitation of the study                                                     7

1.9    Definition of terms                                                            7

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.0    Introduction                                                                      9

2.1    Review of related literature                                             9

2.2    Theoretical framework

2.3    Summary of review                                                           33

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1    Introduction                                                                      35

3.2    Research design                                                                35

3.3    Area of study                                                                    35

3.4    Population of the study                                                    36

3.5    Sample size                                                                       36

3.6    Instrument for data collection                                          36

3.7    Reliability of the instrument                                            37

3.8    Validity of the Instrument                                               38

3.9    Method of data Collection                                                 38

3.10  Method of Data Analysis                                                  39

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

4.1    Introduction                                                                      41

4.2    Characteristics of the respondents                                   41

4.3    Presentation of Data Analysis                                         43

4.4    Discussion of Findings                                                     48

4.5    Summary of findings                                                        49

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1    Summary                                                                          51

5.2    Conclusion                                                                        52

5.3    Recommendation                                                              53

Biography                                                                         54

Appendix                                                                           56

Abstract:

This study examines the effect of pedagogical content knowledge on teachers' professional development and effective teaching of history in senior secondary schools in Southwest Nigeria. Pedagogical content knowledge refers to the specialized knowledge that teachers possess about how to teach specific content areas, such as history, in a manner that promotes student learning and understanding.

The study utilizes a mixed-methods research design, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews. A sample of history teachers from senior secondary schools in the Southwest region of Nigeria is selected, and data is collected through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The quantitative data is analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, while the qualitative data is analyzed through thematic analysis.

The findings of the study reveal that teachers' pedagogical content knowledge significantly influences their professional development and effective teaching of history. Teachers who possess a strong understanding of pedagogical strategies and content-specific instructional techniques are more likely to engage students effectively and promote deep learning of historical concepts. They are also more likely to facilitate critical thinking, encourage student participation, and create an inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.

Furthermore, the study identifies several factors that enhance or hinder the development of teachers' pedagogical content knowledge. These factors include teachers' initial training, professional development opportunities, availability of resources and instructional materials, and support from school administrators and colleagues. Recommendations are provided for educational policymakers, school administrators, and teacher training institutions to promote the development of pedagogical content knowledge among history teachers.

In conclusion, this study underscores the importance of pedagogical content knowledge in teachers' professional development and effective teaching of history in senior secondary schools in Southwest Nigeria. It highlights the need for targeted interventions and support systems to enhance teachers' pedagogical content knowledge, ultimately improving the quality of history education and student learning outcomes in the region.

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