Impact Nigeria Economic Policies on the Teaching and Learning

Abstract

This study examined the impact of the Federal Government of Nigeria's economic policies on the teaching and learning process among upper basic schools in Ilorin Metropolis, Nigeria. A purposive sampling technique was used to select 335 upper basic religious studies teachers as the sample size of the study. The researchers’ design questionnaire was used to gather data from the respondents. The data collected were analysed using a simple percentage. The reliability of the instrument was carried out with a reliability index of 0.87. The findings of this study revealed that the Federal Government of Nigeria's economic policies of cashless and naira redesign negatively impact the teaching and learning process among upper basic schools in Ilorin metropolis. Also, the study revealed that the Federal Government of Nigeria's economic policies of cashless and naira redesign negatively affect the acquisition and utilization of instructional materials for the teaching and learning process among upper basic schools in Ilorin metropolis. The study recommended that the federal government should strongly consider the teaching and learning process in any economic policies designed for the populace.