A Review of the Integrated Creative Arts Curriculum Implementation in Nigerian Teacher Education Colleges

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the implementation of Integrated Creative Arts (ICA) curriculum in Teacher Education Colleges (TECs) in Nigeria. Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps. Findings: The study concluded that the lack of schemes of work, lesson plans, ICA syllabus and handbooks has a negative an impact on the implementation of ICA curriculum in TECs in Nigeria. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommends that the college management should make it a point of duty to avail art rooms, workshops and music rooms in all Teachers Education Colleges (TECs) with adequate provision of equipment, and tools this will make teaching and learning of the subject to be meaningful, as the students will have the opportunity to be engaging in practical works, which is the major aspect of the curriculum; Instructional materials should be provided and their usage be made compulsory in TECs.