ROLE OF SOCIAL STUDIES IN CRIME CONTROL IN NIGERIA

Onwuasoanya, S.C.
Publisher: JOTERD {"id":5,"volume_name":"Vol 5 Number 1","created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"url":"volumes\/5.jpg"} (1): 1: doi: 1 Published in 2017

The benefits of the introduction of the interdisciplinary problem solving discipline “Social Studies” in our national curriculum as a tool for crime control can never be overemphasized. The subject itself is regarded as a problem solving discipline which was introduced intentionally into the nation’s school curriculum to serve as a means of developing and inculcating among the citizens, certain values, attitudes and norms that will help them live productively and effectively in the society as one family. This paper tries to look into the roles social studies play in crime control in Nigeria, such as creating awareness for our physical and social environment, inculcation of appropriate attitude, values and beliefs among our citizens, developing in the students appreciations for the diverse nature and interdependence of Nigerian communities, teaches the child to acquire relevant body of knowledge and information necessary for his personal development, inculcation of values of democracy, patriotism, tolerance and accommodation for one another. The paper further stresses on the challenges impeding on teaching so as to achieve the objectives for which it was created as well as possible strategies to overcome them. These challenges include; Lack of professionalism, lack of continuity, content factor, methodology, lack of incentives and motivation as well as problems of political patronage. Keyword: Social studies, Crime, Control

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