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Article Title: Stimulating And Sustaining Pupils' Attention Span In Social Studies Classroom In Lower Basic Schools In Osun State
by Idowu Ibironke Ibiwumi, Salami Joshua Olayemi and Omoniyi Damilare James

Abstract:
The study identified factors influencing pupils� attention span in social studies classroom of lower basic schools in Osun State. It determined strategies to stimulate and sustain pupils� attention span and examined challenges faced by teachers in doing so with the aim of improving pupils� classroom experience while learning. Descriptive research survey design was employed in the study; the sampled population was 80 lower basic school social studies teachers in Osun State. Findings identified noise, teachers' competence and appearance and students' interest among others as factors influencing pupils' attention span the classrooms. It also showed that, teachers� ability to relate teaching to real life experiences, ensuring pre-knowledge of topics, varying teaching methods, encouraging student participation, and maintaining neat appearance stimulates pupils� attention in social studies classroom. Simplifying lessons into smaller parts, hands-on activities, interactive discussions, and incorporating gaming elements are strategies for stimulating pupils� attention span in the classroom. However, restricted lesson period, pupils� health status, absenteeism, frequent interruptions, and insufficient instructional materials hinders teachers� efforts in sustaining pupils' attention span. The study concludes that teachers do not make conscious effort in sustaining pupils� attention span in the classroom

Keywords: Attention Span, Pupils, Social Studies Classroom, Stimulating, Sustaining

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