THE ROLE OF CURRICULUM REVIEW IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF POLYTECHNIC PROGRAMMES IN CROSS RIVER STATE

This study investigated the role of curriculum review in the development of polytechnic programmes in Cross River State, Nigeria. The research employed a descriptive survey design with a population of 450 respondents comprising academic staff and administrators from the two polytechnics in Cross River State. A sample of 210 respondents was selected using stratified random sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.84. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation, while the hypotheses were tested using independent t-test at 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that curriculum review significantly enhances programme relevance (mean = 3.68), improves graduate employability (mean = 3.72), and ensures alignment with industry requirements (mean = 3.65). The study concluded that curriculum review plays a critical role in polytechnic programme development in Cross River State. It was recommended that polytechnics should establish structured curriculum review committees, involve industry stakeholders in the review process, and conduct curriculum reviews at least every three years to maintain programme relevance and quality.