In this interview with MOTUNRAYO JOEL, the President, UNESCO Global University Network for Innovation and former Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission, Prof. Peter Okebukola, tackles various issues bedevilling the nation’s education system
If we compare the curriculum of secondary schools and universities, would you say there is a link between both curricula?
Yes of course, there is a link. The National Universities Commission in developing or revising university curriculum, factors in the content of the lower level curriculum, in this case, that of the secondary level. Take the B.Sc. Chemistry programme for example, efforts are made to ensure that the contents of 100-level courses are pitched at the exit level of the senior school certificate. This way, fresh students are guaranteed smooth transition from secondary to the university.
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