FULL LIST: New secondary school curriculum to include journalism, programming modules

Dada Olusegun, senior special adviser to the president on
social media, shared excerpts from the yet-to-be-released
curriculum document.

The excerpt shows that journalism is one of the modules
under English Language for senior secondary classes, while programming modules
are spread across both senior and junior secondary cadres.

AI and robotics are listed in the senior secondary classes,
as a component of the newly introduced subject Digital Literacy.

Below is the full list of subjects for JSS and SSS as
shared:

JUNIOR SECONDARY (JSS 1–3)

• Mathematics
  & Measurement: Numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios,
  proportions, rates, geometry (angles, area, volume), algebra, statistics,
  graphs, measurement (km, m, cm, g, kg, ml, °C, time zones).
• English
  Language: Essay writing (narrative, descriptive), advanced grammar
  (clauses, idioms), comprehension, vocabulary, oral (debates, speeches,
  drama).
• Integrated
  Science: Physics (motion, forces, energy), chemistry (matter, mixtures,
  reactions), biology (cells, reproduction, ecology), earth science
  (climate, resources), technology, lab safety.
• Digital
  Literacy & Coding: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet research, coding
  (Python basics, Scratch advanced), robotics (basic kits).
• Social
  Studies: Nigerian and African history, geography, civics, economy (trade,
  money, entrepreneurship basics), global issues.
• Languages:
  Advanced mother tongue, conversational fluency in foreign language
  (French/Arabic).
• Creative
  Arts: Drawing, painting, crafts, drama, theatre, film basics, music.
• Physical
  & Health Education: Sports, fitness, nutrition, reproductive health,
  first aid, drug abuse awareness.

SENIOR SECONDARY (SS 1–3)

• Mathematics
  & Advanced Applications: Algebra, trigonometry, calculus basics,
  probability, statistics, financial maths, applied maths.
• English
  & Communication: Advanced essays, academic writing, literary analysis,
  world literature, research skills, public speaking, journalism,
  fact-checking.
• Sciences:
  Physics (mechanics, waves, electricity, nuclear physics), chemistry
  (organic, inorganic, industrial, analytical), biology (genetics, ecology,
  biotechnology), and environmental science.
• Technology
  & Innovation: Programming (Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS), data science
  basics, AI & robotics, digital entrepreneurship, cybersecurity.
• Social
  Sciences: Government & law, economics (micro, macro, trade), history
  (Africa, world revolutions), philosophy & ethics, entrepreneurship.
• Languages:
  Advanced mother tongue literature, fluency in international language
  (French/Arabic/Chinese optional).
• Creative
  Arts & Innovation: Fine arts, music, drama, film/media production.
• Physical
  & Health Education: Advanced sports, mental health, first aid &
  CPR, leadership.
• Research
  & Project Work: Final-year project, data collection, analysis,
  presentation & defense.