Justifying the Needs for the Development

Justifying the Needs for the Development of Crisis and Emergency Management Training Module for Science Teachers in Secondary Schools: A Systematic Literature Review

¹Umar Shehu Usman, ²Abdulmalik Sabitu, ³Abdulhakeem Bello Rimi & ⁴Tukur Ibrahim

^*1,2,3&4Department of Science Education, Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria. ususman@Fudutsinma.edu.ng¹asabitu@Fudutsinma.edu.ng² abello@Fudutsinma.edu.ng³ & tibrahim@Fudutsinma.edu.ng⁴

Abstract

This systematic review collated past studies on crisis and emergency management training in schools to inform the development of a training model tailored to the context of Katsina State, Nigeria, a region facing severe security threats. Following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, 35 out of 356 peer-reviewed studies (2015-2025) met the inclusion criteria. The review found that there is a global focus on crisis preparedness, but a significant gap in local training, with only three studies conducted in Nigeria. Models identified as effective include a robust crisis life cycle framework, crisis response teams, vulnerable leadership, and disaster preparedness frameworks; however, these models are rarely adapted for academics or those with high levels of violence. The review stressed the urgent need to adapt these plans to the context, incorporating specific laboratory safety protocols, community engagement with safety stakeholders, and integrating social support to improve teacher preparation and school resilience.

Keywords

Crisis management, emergency preparedness, science teachers, secondary schools, systematic review, Nigeria

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