IMPACT OF SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATORS AS AGENTS OF SOCIAL CHANGE IN EZZA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA.

Abstract

This research, impact of Social Studies educators as agents of social change in Ezza South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State aimed of finding out the activities of Social Studies educators in effecting social change, identifying the problem encountered by Social Studies teachers in their roles of promoting social change and to find out the relevance of Social Studies teachers generally in nation building, adopted descriptive research method. The population of the study was 200 Social Studies teachers and the sample was120 Social Studies teachers selected using stratified random sampling technique. Questionnaire containing five (5) clusters to answer each research question was the instrument for data collection. The instrument was validated by experts in measurement and evaluation and in Social Studies for content validation.  A reliability coefficient of 0.71 was obtained for the study using test re-test method. The statistical instrument used in analyzing the data was the mean. The findings show that Social Studies teachers have roles in educating the society for positive social change.  Insufficient periods allocated for the teaching of Social Studies can hinder the promotion of social change in the local government area It was further revealed that Social Studies educators contribute in sowing the seed of positive and enduring social changes. Based on the finding of the research, it was recommended among other things that  Social Studies educator should be adequately paid as an incentive to their role towards promoting social change in the society. That individuals, religious organizations, government and non-governmental organizations should join hands to fight corruption, cultism, drug abuse and prostitution in Nigeria school system.