Dr. Oyewole Oluwaseun is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He holds a B.Sc. (Ed) in Economics from the University of Uyo, an M.Ed. in Social Studies Education, and a Ph.D. in Social Studies (with bias in Economics Education) from the University of Ibadan. Dr. Oyewole’s research focuses on social studies education, economic literacy, entrepreneurship education, democratic values, teacher competencies, and the socio-cultural factors shaping learning outcomes. He has published widely in national and international journals and contributed chapters to edited volumes on education, citizenship, migration, and sustainable development. He has also presented papers at major academic conferences in Nigeria and abroad.

In addition to his teaching and research, Dr. Oyewole provided academic leadership as Head of Department and Coordinator for the Centre for Research, International Linkages and Development at Sikiru Adetona College of Education, Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria. His scholarly contributions demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing knowledge in social studies education, democratic citizenship, and youth empowerment

Research Focus

Dr. Oyewole Oluwaseun’s research centers on social studies education, democratic citizenship, and economic literacy, with a strong emphasis on preparing pre-service teachers for active participation in democratic and global contexts. His work explores the intersection of media and political literacy, technological proficiency, and social media use as determinants of civic engagement and global adaptability. He also investigates entrepreneurship education, women empowerment, and social influences as drivers of economic awareness and sustainable development.

Additionally, Dr. Oyewole examines student learning outcomes, classroom engagement, and teacher competencies in shaping educational achievement in economics and social studies. His scholarship extends to pressing social issues such as streetism, the “Japa” migration phenomenon, gender equity in education, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on teaching and learning. Collectively, his body of work contributes to advancing knowledge on how education can foster democratic values, global adaptability, and sustainable socio-economic development in Nigeria and beyond.

Recent Publications

• Emmanuel, G. O & Oyewole, O (2025). Media Literacy as a Determinant of Democratic Sustainability among Pre-service Teachers in Ogun State. National Journal of Social Studies, Journal of the Social Studies Association of Nigeria, 28(2), ISSN 0795-7262.
• Ogundipe. O. G & Oyewole, O. (2025). Technological Proficiency and Virtual Collaboration as Predictors of Global Adaptability among Social Studies Pre-service Teachers in Oyo state, Nigeria African Journal of Social and Behavioural Sciences (AJSBS) 15(1): ISSN: 2141-209X.
• Adeyemi, O. O., Oyewole, O. & Adediran, O.A. (2024). Africa Culture and Its Perceived Transmission Challenges among Social Studies Lecturers in Oyo State, Nigeria. Faculty of Education. Journal of Education in Developing Areas, 32(1), ISSN 0189420X.
• Ogundipe. O. G & Oyewole, O. (2022). The Impact of Social Studies Teachers on the Acquisition of Girl-child Democratic Characteristics among Junior Secondary Schools in Ogun State. NOUN Journal of Education (NJE), 8, ISSN 2504-8945. PP. 261-266.
• Olaniran, S. O. & Oyewole, O. (2021). Gender lens to the menace of streetism in Nigeria: Implications for a reinvigorated girl-child education. International Journal of Adult and Development Education, 1(1), ISSN 2814-0311.

Availability

Dr Oyewole is available to serve as: External examiner, Guest Speaker, Keynote Speaker, Visiting Scholar, and collaborator on any academic or social research project.