STRATEGIES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE SELECTED BIOLOGY-RELATED DISCIPLINES' CURRICULA IN THE POST-COVID-19 PANDEMIC ERA: A CASE STUDY OF OSUN STATE UNIVERSITIES

Authors

  • Adeleke Pius ADEWOLE Department of Science and Technology Education, Faculty of Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.cation, Obafemi Awolowo University
  • Adeyinka Oluwaseun KAREEM Department of Science and Technology Education, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
  • Adewumi Folakemi AREGBESOLA Department of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilesa, Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria

Keywords:

Strategy, Implementing, Biology-related Disciplines, Curricula, Post-pandemic era, Case study, Nigeria Universities, Education Policy

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic really shook-up university education in
Nigeria, causing long-lasting closures and forcing a quick shift from
traditional classroom teaching to emergency remote learning. This
upheaval had a significant impact on Biology-related fields, which
depend a lot on hands-on practical and lab work. This study aimed to
explore how selected Biology curricula are being implemented in the
post-COVID-19 landscape, focusing on public and private
universities in Osun State, Nigeria. The study set out to uncover the
strategies used to implement Biology curricula during this new phase
and to identify the online platforms that supported this curriculum
delivery. A descriptive survey research design was used, involving a
sample of 45 lecturers chosen through a multi-stage sampling method
from one federal, onestate, and one private university. Data was
gathered using the Checklist for Curriculum Implementation
Strategies (CCIS), which was validated and deemed reliable (á =
0.84), and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results showed that blended learning (44.44%) and online strategies (40.00%) were
the most common methods for implementing the curriculum, while
traditional face-to-face teaching was used the least (15.56%).
Popular instructional strategies included lectures, brainstorming
sessions, interactions led by both lecturers and peers, and flipped
classroom techniques. Additionally, the digital platforms that were
frequently used included Google Classroom, WhatsApp, Google
Meet, Zoom, and various email communication tools. In conclusion,
the successful implementation of Biology-related curricula in the
post-COVID-19 era heavily relies on blending traditional and tech
driven strategies, bolstered by the innovative abilities of lecturers and
the resources available at their institutions. It's suggested that
universities should really focus on boosting their digital
infrastructure, help lecturers improve their online teaching skills, and
embrace flexible, hybrid curriculum models. This way, they can be
better prepared and more effective during any future disruptions in
education.

Published

2026-06-05

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Ife Journal of Science Education and Curriculum Studies (IJSECS)

Section

Articles