Physic Education in Nigerian Secondary Schools: Problems and Prospects

Abstract

This paper examines the problems and prospects of teaching and learning Physics in Nigerian secondary schools. The problems include the teaching method employed by teachers in teaching Physics and lack of well-equipped Physics laboratories, In spite of the existing problems; it is pertinent to bring to bare the ample career prospects that abound for graduates of Physics Education. Some of these prospects the paper has examined include gainful employment into the public sector as Physics and Mathematics teachers and being self- employed. Suggestions were proffered which when utilized, may improve the teaching and learning of Physics in Nigerian secondary schools; which in turn may lead to technological and socio-economic growth of the nation. The suggestions made include solving the problems hindering the smooth implementation of secondary school Physics curriculum so as to facilitate meaningful learning of Physics.