Abstract:
The study investigated the concerns of SHS Social Studies
teachers about the implementation of 2010 Social Studies Curriculum in the
senior high schools (SHS) in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis of the Western
Region of Ghana. Data were gathered from 70 Social Studies teachers in 11
public Senior High Secondary/Technical Schools through the use of
questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of .75 and interviews. Analysis of
academic background of the respondents revealed two groups of Social
Studies teachers. The groups consisted of teachers (60%) with and (40%)
without degree certificates in Social Studies. Also, teachers’ efforts to
implement the 2010 Social Studies curriculum were constrained by inadequate
supply of textbooks, syllabus in use, teachers’ handbooks and insufficient
teaching periods. Results from teachers’ concerns on organisation of staff
training or development indicated that pre and in-service training, workshops
and seminars for Social Studies teachers have not been regular in Ghanaian
schools.Pearson chi-square revealed that most of Social Studies teachers’
concerns were independent of their level of education, subject specialisation
and teaching experience. It is therefore, recommended that the needed logistics
should be provided, more Social Studies teachers be trained and periodic in service
trainings and workshops should be organized for Social Studies
teachers to enhance successful implementation of the 2010 SHS Social Studies
Curriculum in Ghana
