Prospects of biology education in the development of tertiary education

Prospects of biology education in the development of tertiary education CHAPTER ONE/INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF STUDY The term biology is coined from two Greek words “bios” meaning life and “logos” meaning to study, and this simply defined as the study of life or the study of  plants and animals Michael (2015) . According to oxford Oxford […]

INFLUENCE OF FIELD TRIPS ON THE CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

INFLUENCE OF FIELD TRIPS ON THE CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS ECOLOGY STUDENTS ABSTRACT This Study Investigated Influence Of Field Trips On The Conservation Of Natural Resources In Senior Secondary Schools. Quasi-experimental, non-equivalent pretest and post-test control group design was employed for the study. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided […]

PERCEPTION OF STUDENTS TOWARDS THE LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS WITH THE AID OF USING THE INTERNET

PERCEPTION OF STUDENTS TOWARDS THE LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS WITH THE AID OF USING THE INTERNET CHAPTER ONE/INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Although there is an increasing number of books and articles suggesting how the Internet can be used in the school classroom for mathematics (Barron and Ivers, 1998; Butler, 1998; Crane, 2000; Masselos, 2000; Herrera, […]

Teaching Strategies:Class Size And Students Performance In Physics

Teaching Strategies:Class Size And Students Performance In Physics CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study The relationship between class size and academic performance has been a perplexing one for educators. Studies have found that the physical environment, ethnicity, socioeconomics, overcrowding and teaching methods are all variables that affect student achievement (Molnar, 2000). Other factors that […]

Students Perception Of Mathematics And Academic Achievement Among Secondary School Students

ABSTRACT This study investigates Students Perception Of Mathematics And Academic Achievement Among Secondary School Students. The influence of factors such as strength and weaknesses in mathematics, teacher support/learning material, family background and support, interest in mathematics, difficulties or challenges in doing mathematics, self-confidence and myths and beliefs about mathematics were identified as constructs of perceptions […]

Effects of continuous assessment on students motivation and achievement in basic science learning

Chapter One/Introduction  Background to the problem Examinations and assessment are an integral component of our educational structure. They are conducted both formally and informally, at practically all levels of education and serve a variety of different functions. In the narrow sense, examinations and assessments may be thought of as having predominantly educational purposes. They may […]

Factors influencing the attitudes of senior secondary school students towards the study of mathematics

Factors influencing the attitudes of senior secondary school students towards the study of mathematics   CHAPTER ONE/INTRODUCTION Background of the Study  Student feeling and perception about mathematics is a major factor that affects his or her attainment and realization of full potential. Neale (2009) defines attitudes towards mathematics as “alienated measures of like or disliking […]

CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT AND TEACHERS CHARACTERISTICS ON STUDENTS PERFORMANCE IN BIOLOGY IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

INFLUENCE OF CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT AND TEACHERS CHARACTERISTICS ON STUDENTS PERFORMANCE IN BIOLOGY IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN INI L.G.A   INTRODUCTION/CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Teachers are essential in the entire educational system of any nation and are pivots on which education wheels revolve. Ashimole (2011) emphasized that teaching and learning depends largely […]

CORRELATION OF CHEMISTRY TEACHER ATTITUDE ON STUDENTS PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOL

CORRELATION OF CHEMISTRY TEACHER ATTITUDE ON STUDENTS PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOL CHAPTER ONE/INTRODUCTION Background to the Study In science education, attitude toward science is an important factor affecting students’ science achievement as well as students’ alternative conceptions or misconceptions. Attitude is a hypothetical construct that indicates an individual like and dislike towards […]