Teachers’ Perceptions of Integrating Computational Thinking Strategies for Effective Senior Secondary Curriculum Implementation in Nigeria

Article In Press | Published on: April 25, 2026

Volume: 3, Issue: 1

Authors: 1 Eke Ogbu Eke , 1 Ngozi Enwereuzo , 1 Ijeoma Ubochi , 2 Onwubiko Charles , 1 Ursula Ibebuike

1.  Department of Curriculum & Educational Technology, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Nigeria.

2.  Department of Education Psychology and Counseling, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Nigeria. 


Corresponding Author: Eke Ogbu Eke, Department of Curriculum & Educational Technology, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Nigeria.

Citation: Eke. O. Eke, N. Enwereuzo, I. Ubochi, O. Charles, U. Ibebuike. (2026). Teachers’ Perceptions of Integrating Computational Thinking Strategies for Effective Senior Secondary Curriculum Implementation in Nigeria, Proceedings of the International Academy of Sciences, RPC Publishes, 3(1); 1-8.

Copyright: © 2026 Eke Ogbu Eke, this is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

Submitted On
March 17, 2026
Accepted On
April 20, 2026
Published On
April 25, 2026

Abstract

Computational thinking is a vital 21st century skill that fosters problem solving, logical reasoning and innovation across disciplines. In Nigeria the senior secondary curriculum remains outdated and disconnected from global demands underscoring the need for computational thinking integration to enhance relevance and critical thinking. This study examined teachers’ perceptions of embedding computational thinking instructional strategies in senior secondary education in Owerri Nigeria and explored gender-based differences. Using a descriptive survey design 310 public school teachers 78 males 232 females were purposively sampled. Data were collected with a 20 item 4-point Likert scale questionnaire Cronbach alpha 0.88 and analyzed via mean scores and independent t tests. Results revealed strongly positive perceptions overall mean 3.21 greater than 2.50 with teachers affirming computational thinkings benefits for problem solving mean 3.53 collaboration mean 3.64 and curriculum alignment. However low ratings on preparedness mean 2.22 to 2.34 and resource availability mean 2.38 to 3.55 highlighted critical barriers. No significant gender difference emerged t 208 0.17 p 0.980. These findings, the first large scale empirical evidence of Nigerian teachers computational thinking readiness, signaled strong support but underscore the urgency of targeted training infrastructure investment and policy reform to enable effective implementation and modernize the curriculum.

Keywords

Computational Thinking Curriculum Integration Teacher Perception Secondary Education Nigeria, TPACK

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