ABSTRACT
The topic for the
research work is the effect of the use of science instructional material on the
performance of students in Chemistry in S.S.S class a case study in
Egor L.G.A. The population for the research comprises the teachers in secondary
schools in Egor L.G.A. The sample consists of fifteen (15) teachers in four (4)
schools selected. The research instruments consist of S.S.S.C.E result for the
four (4) schools for 2010/2011 academy section and questionnaire. The following
hypotheses were formulated for the research work. Instructional
materials has a positive effect on students compared to the students
without it and student performance cannot be due to science
teaching aids alone but the proficiency to manage and impact
knowledge with it. School with instructional materials and trained science
teachers perform better in senior secondary schools chemistry than school with
untrained teachers. Schools were students make more use of science aids perform
better than schools were science aids are not frequency used. Students who make
use of science workshop as often as possible perform better than students who
do not make use of science workshop. The findings of the research shows
hypothesis 1,2,3 and 4 were all validated . Based on these findings appropriate
recommendation were made.
TABLE OF CONTENT
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction
Background of the study
Purpose of the study
Research questions
Significance of the
study
Scope of the study
Statement of the problem
Limitation of study
Definition of terms
CHAPTER TWO
Literature review
CHAPTER
THREE
Methodology
The sample area
Population of study
Research instrument
Validity and reliability
of research instrument
Data collection
CHAPTER FOUR
Presentation and
analysis
CHAPTER FIVE
Summary
Conclusion
Recommendation
REFERENCES
QUESTIONNAIRES
CHAPTER ONE
1.1
INTRODUCTION
Every human being has an
element of curiosity in him, which when added to interest leads an individual
to be involved in the act of inquiry. However, the degree of which this act of
curiosity develops in an individual defers. The act of inquiry is a fundamental
part of science. Science as defined by professional; body ids an interconnected
series of concepts and conceptual science that have develop, as a result of
experimentation and observation and are fruitful of further observation and
experimentation. Science deals with observation, testing of observed
facts, hearing, seeing; touching learning materials for learning should be
presented in a manner as to provide students with the opportunity to become
actively involved intellectually, perceptually and physically.
Inspite of the varied
idea people hold about science there is no doubt that science has
formed an integral part of our well being and a vital instrument
for rapid industrial development of any nation. It is therefore of great
paramount importance for any nation to integrate science in her
educational programme. Professor Babs Fafuwa once said that “a nation who
overlook the significance of science in our age is at her own peril”.
Science in this age he noted, has obviously become a necessary tool of good
living, good health, good home making and to leisure and of paramount
importance to national security. Hence most educational planners over the year
have realized the essence of science as a useful element of nation building and
have therefore attempted to give science subject the necessary attention
in post primary education.
1.2 BACKGROUND
TO THE STUDY
Most educational planner
over the years have realized the essence of science as a useful element of
nation building and have therefore attempted to give science subject the
necessary attention in post primary education. Similarly, teaching
of science should be as a way of taught, inquiry, attitude or
as a product by laying emphasis on the importance of science
instructional aids and invariably the need for the provision and
use of necessary science equipment in the process of teaching chemistry .
The science instructional material, according to Professor Babs
“the role of science in Nigeria today and tomorrow” journal
of science teachers association of Nigeria has been seen by
pinchers tamir as “a place where students are engaged in hands and
activities such as observation and experiments.
Science instructional materials in its ramification were used for the purpose
of achieving specific purpose. Science teaching materials can be used to
described things as they are for the description of
principles and used to described things as they are for the
description of principles and reversibility, hypothetic, reasoning
and problem solving ability. The use of science teaching
materials as a channel of communication promote the interest of students,
focus, concentrate and gear the students attitude
towards learning by practical. Science instructional materials
promote effective and efficient instruction, facilitate and help to achieve
behavioral objectives.
This study on the effect
of the use of science instructional material on the performance of
students in Chemistry at senior secondary school level will
attempt to offer a broad base for the need to making the
learning of science in particular to been seen as a way of thought
of attitude or of products.
1.3
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
The main problem of this study is to examine the possible effects of the
following:-
1. Do schools with appropriate science
equipment perform better in senior school certificate examination
than school without appropriate equipments?
2. Do school with instructional materials and
trained science perform better in science than school with science aids but
untrained teachers in science?
3. Do students in school were science equipment,
make use of the equipment?
4. Does the laziness of students affect the use of
instructional material in schools?
5. PURPOSE OF STUDY
The main purpose of this
is to determine the effects of teaching aids on the performance on students in
chemistry at senior school certificate examination level Edo state
It is assumed however that the final findings of this research work will
provide basic for making useful recommendation that will help solve the
problem.
1. HYPOTHESIS
In this study the
following hypothesis will be tested
1. Those schools with appropriate science
instructional materials perform better in senior school certificate in
chemistry examination than schools without appropriate science instruction
materials.
2. That school with instructional material and
trained science teachers perform chemistry in senior secondary school
certificate examination than schools with untrained teachers in science.
3. That schools where the students make use of the
science instructional material is their chemistry classes perform better than
schools, which make less use of the science instructional material in their
chemistry classes.
4. That student who makes use of science workshop
perform better than students who make less use of science workshop.
5. That the laziness of students towards practical
lesson in Chemistry performs less than students who are always
ready to practicalize science activities with improved materials.
1.6 SIGNIFICANCE
OF STUDY
The
findings of this study is hoped would help the ministry of education in
providing science instructional material or the teachers
improvising the instructional material that are not available in
secondary schools and facilitates the teaching Chemistry in
secondary schools and facilitates the teaching chemistry in
secondary schools.
The government will also be made aware of the need to professionalize teaching.
It will also enable the government and other concern body to acquaint with
science instructional materials that are impeded in secondary schools. The
study will help the students to thinking and his/her own manipulate skill or
ability.
The next effect of this however is the fact that the government stands to
realize her desire aim, which is that of producing individual who is capable of
acquiring appropriate skills, abilities and competence both mental and physical
stands for individuals.
1.7 SCOPE
OF STUDY (DELIMITATION)
Due to financial problem
and time limit, the study will be limited to file secondary schools in some
local government area in Edo State.
1.9
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Science teaching
material: - material which help
to assist or promote the process of teaching Chemistry
Improvised Material: - teaching material locally made by the
teachers, with any available matter.
Inquiry: The search for scientific information
Observation: - A systematic and carefully study of events.
Trained Teachers: - Teachers with educational qualification e.g.
T.C II, NCE. B.ED, M.ED etc.
Department | Education |
Project ID Code | EDU0123 |
Chapters | 5 Chapters |
No of Pages | 51 pages |
Methodology | Null |
Reference | YES |
Format | Microsoft Word |
Price | ₦4000, $15 |
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