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CHAPTER ONE 1.1 Introduction Science education is an indispensable tool for national development because the economic and political strength of a nation is mostly assessed in terms of her performance in science and technology (Olarinoye 2001, Otuka 2006 & Wasagu 2007). In view of its importance to nation building, the Federal Government of Nigeria emphasized […]
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Biology is a natural science subject consisting of contents from microscopic organisms to the biosphere, encompassing the earth’s surface and all living things Okwo, and Tartiyus (2004). Considering its characteristics and importance, Biology is a standard subject of instruction at all levels of our educational system, from primary […]
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Education, according to Coombs (1970) consists of two components. He classified these two components into inputs and outputs. According to him, inputs consist of human and material resources and outputs are the goals and outcomes of the educational process. Both the inputs and outputs form a dynamic organic […]
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Malpractices according to the advance oxford learners dictionary (2000) is wrong doing, neglect to duty. According to Adekunle (2003) examination malpractices could be defined as behaviour contrary to a set of expected code of conduct or contrary to a set of ethic and norms exhibited in the […]
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Many factors contribute to a student’s academic performance, including individual characteristics, family and Neighborhood experiences. But research such as Jordan, Mendro and Weersinge (1997) suggests that among school related factors, teachers matter most. When it comes to student performance on reading and math tests, a teacher is […]
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Student performance is referred to as academic achievement by Adediwura and Tayo (2007). Academic achievement or academic performance is the out come of education the extent to which a student, teacher or institution has achieved their educational goals. Achievement is commonly measured by examinations or continuous assessment but […]
EFFECTS OF APPARATUS IN TEACHING AND LEARNING OF BIOLOGY PRACTICAL IN SECONDARY SCHOOL CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Biology is an incredibly fascinating field of study, because it is so fundamental to our world. Biology plays a role in everyone’s lives and touches almost every aspect of our existence in some way. Biological […]
IMPACT OF CLASSROOM USE OF DIGITAL TOOLS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS BIOLOGY CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study The 21st century is characterized by advancement in science and technology for Nigeria to realize accelerated development in the 21stcentury; she needs qualitative science education in the school especially in the semi- secondary school. Over the last […]
UTILIZATION OF INNOVATIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES ON BIOLOGY TEACHERS’ AWARENESS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Problem The purpose of education is not only to make students literate but also to improve their knowledge, self-sufficiency and their ability to think rationally. In any society, education is tool for growth and progress because it not only imparts […]
EFFECT OF TEACHERS EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN BIOLOGY IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Biology is important for national development and incidentally serves as basis for advance learning of professional courses in fields such as nursing, medicine, pharmacy, and other allied courses. Biology therefore records the highest […]
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MALE AND FEMALE STUDENTS ATTITUDE TOWARDS BIOLOGY IN SELECTED SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN URBAN AND RURAL AREA OF EKITI STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study In Nigeria, education is regarded as the light of every citizen in our democratic society. Education had been a means, through which a person is […]
EFFECTS OF TEACHERS EDUCATION BACKGROUND ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN BIOLOGY IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Biology is important for national development and incidentally serves as basis for advance learning of professional courses in fields such as nursing, medicine, pharmacy, and other allied courses. Biology therefore records the highest […]
EFFECTS OF LABORATORY ADEQUACY ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL BIOLOGY STUDENTS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the study Science has become very important ingredient worldwide for suitable and socio-economic development as well as for technological advancement of nations. Knowledge of science education is no doubt required in all countries all over the world […]
EFFECT OF LABORATORY TEACHING TECHNIQUES ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS IN BIOLOGY IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ISE ORUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EKITI STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Biology is one of the core science subjects offered in Nigerian secondary schools and it is the most highly subscribed among the science subjects […]
IMPACT OF TEACHERS QUALIFICATION AS CORRELATES OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF BIOLOGY STUDENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOL IN OWO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ONDO STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Science had been of great importance worldwide for suitable an socio – economic development as well as for technological advancement of the nations. Knowledge of […]
UTILIZATION OF LABORATORY FACILITIES AND STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN BIOLOGY PRACTICAL CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1. Background to the Study Science subjects have become a very important part of the school curriculum in Nigeria. The three most popular branches studied in Nigerian secondary schools are Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Practical work is the backbone of effective science […]
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Science education plays a vital role in lives of individuals and the development of a nation scientifically and technologically (Alebiosu and Ifamuyiwa, 2008). It is widely and generally acknowledged that the gate way to the survival of a nation scientifically and technologically is science education, Nigerian government […]
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF INQUIRY AND LECTURE METHOD ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN BIOLOGY ABSTRACT The study sought to find out the comparative study of inquiry and lecture method on academic achievement of secondary school students in Biology. The study covered the senior secondary schools in Ekiti West Local Government Area of […]
Abstract The study investigate teachers-students relationship on teaching and learning of biology. The study revealed some related literature such as Constructivist Framework, Historical Context, Effects of Teacher-Student Relationships on students’ academic performance and Perspectives on Teacher-Student Relationships. Three research questions were formulated and used for the study. The researcher judgmentally selected 150 respondents as the […]
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Biology is one of the science subject taught in senior secondary schools. Biology as a school subject is the study of life. The study of Biology helps the students to understand their body system, conversation of the environment the natural resources and also prepares students for […]