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Evaluating The Implementation of Nigeria’s National Language Policy (NLP) In Secondary Education: Curriculum Effectiveness and Teacher Readiness for 21st-Century Language Classrooms

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  • Hakeem A. NAFIU

    (Educational Administration, Carolina University, North Carolina, USA)

  • Adeyemi O. OLAITAN

    (Arts Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria)

Abstract

This study evaluated the implementation of Nigeria’s National Language Policy (NLP) in secondary education, focusing on curriculum effectiveness and teacher readiness for 21st-century language classrooms across urban and rural contexts. A mixed-methods design integrated quantitative surveys from 150 teachers (75 urban from Lagos, 75 rural from Oyo), West African Examinations Council (WAEC) results (2022–2024) for 1,200 student records, semi-structured interviews with 12 stakeholders, and document analysis of the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) curriculum and NLP guidelines. Findings revealed moderate NLP integration in urban schools (x̄ = 3.10) but limited alignment in rural schools (x̄ = 2.70), with significant urban-rural disparities (t(148) = 3.02, p

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  • Hakeem A. NAFIU & Adeyemi O. OLAITAN, 2025. "Evaluating The Implementation of Nigeria’s National Language Policy (NLP) In Secondary Education: Curriculum Effectiveness and Teacher Readiness for 21st-Century Language Classrooms," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(8), pages 2813-2832, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-8:p:2813-2832
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    3. Hakeem A. Nafiu & Adeyemi O. Olaitan, 2025. "Perceptions of Cloud-Based Learning Facilities among U.S. College Students," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(3s), pages 3036-3053, April.
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