IDENTIFICATION OF DIFFICULT TEACHING TOPICS IN INTEGRATED SCIENCE IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU URBAN AREA IN ENUGU STATE.

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Identification of difficult teaching topics in integrated science and the causes of their difficulty were carried out in the research. Questionnaire was used to elicit the require information and the results obtained analysed using mean and percentages. Results of the analysis showed that while some topics were difficult to the teachers. Other were easy. The causes of the difficulty as indicated were also found out.

Finally, recommendation were made bared on the research findings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE

Introduction                                                                            1

1.1            Background of the Study                                                        1

1.2            Statement of Problem                                                    4

1.3            Purpose of Study                                                           5

1.4            Significance of the Study                                                         5

1.5            Scope of the Study                                                                  6

1.6            Research Questions                                                       6

1.7            Limitation of the Study                                                  7

CHAPTER TWO

2.0     Literature Review                                                                    8

2.1     Nature and Structure of Integrated Science                             8

2.2     Qualified Integrated Science Teachers                                     9

2.3     Facilities and Equipment                                                         12

2.4     Area of Difficulties Topics in Integrated Science           14

2.5     Causes of these Difficult Teaching Topics                     17

2.6     Teaching Methods                                                                   19

2.7     Approach to the Teaching of Integrated  Sciences         21

CHAPTER THREE

3.0     Methodology                                                                 25

3.1            Design of the Study                                                       25

3.2            Area of Study                                                                25

3.3            Population of the Study                                                 26

3.4            Sample and Sampling Techniques                                 26

3.5            Instrumentation                                                             26

3.6            Validation and Reliability                                              27

3.7            Administration of Instruments                                                27

3.8            Methods of Data Analysis                                             27

 

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0     Analysis and Discussion                                                         29

4.1            Research Question One                                                  29

4.2            Findings of some difficult Teaching Topic in

Integrated Science by Teachers                                                32

4.3            Analysis of the Results                                                            37

CHAPTER FIVE

Findings, Summary and Recommendation                              39

5.1            Findings                                                                         39

5.2            Summary                                                                       41

5.3            Recommendation                                                           42

5.4            Area of Further Research                                               43

References                                                                      44

Appendix                                                                       48

 

 

Chapter one

 

1.0     INTRODUCTION

1.1     BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Science and technology are concepts in national development which remain indelible in the mind of African and third world leaders according to Ochu and Ekezie (1974).

In Nigeria science was introduced into secondary school system as far back as (1880).

It was first taught as general science and later speared into physics, chemistry and biology. With the introduction of the core science subject, the general science came to be seen as the science subject which was suitable for the less able and it was recommended to the least science oriented and for those who do not intend to pursue science. Syllabus was therefore devised to contain basic elements of biology, chemistry and physics, which should be taught primarily to pupils in the low secondary school classes. (Anani 1977).

Although attempts were made to raise the status of general science with the introduction of a double credit O/level, yet people still questioned the rationale of mere putting together subjects. There was in the early sixties a new wave of thought about science in school rather than open into professional restricting under the conditions of normal classroom culture.

There is a hesitancy on the part of both school teachers to try out innovations in classroom teaching. Activities are rarely included in the classroom deliberation and laboratory programme are seldom organized as an opportunity of exploration. Agarkara (1998), stated that teachers learn very little from experience in the classroom on that capacity of mastering science and new technology logics. Since Iloputaife and Eze (1994) has tried to propose the following tasks.

Lip dating and improving the qualify of science teaching integrating scientific  education and human features, developing a comprehensive approach for science curricula. Focus has been put on teachers processes so as to promote the teachers understanding of scientific method and rationality but the reality of lack of resources in most countries has impeded them adjusting both the contents of their curriculum and textbooks in consequence, and the training of their integrated science teachers which often remains of very poor quality. The curriculum is inter disciplinary and it is supposed to provide the teachers to see the concept and the pedagogical principles which unify the separate subject matter thus harmonizing the knowledge derived from the integrated.

The course is supposed to provide the teachers with a broad view of science which enlightens his interactions with his environment of this mental manipulative and social skills unesco –  unicef (1971).

Essentially, integrated science is designed to develop interest in the teaching that his is encourage to pursue further student in science discipline.

Secondary school was to lay a solid foundation in the learners early study of science for further studied.

A significant proportion of Nigeria J.S.S integrated science. Teachers do not achieve as well as they should in integrated science examination, Iloputaife and Eze, (1994).

 

1.2     STATEMENT OF PROBLEMS

Based on the background of the study. Here, one or two problems are shown.

First, some teachers have the problems of finding some topics difficult to teach in integrated science. This was also confirmed by research evidence in Nigeria, Desai (1994) indicates low   integrated science attainments of teachers. The condition was amplified by the alarming low number of qualified teachers in integrated science area irrespective of the crucial role of integrated science Neera (1996).

Second, as a result, there are some problems in the implementation of the curriculum Olarewaju (1987), besides achievement has been shown to be very low and unimpressive Okebukola and Jegede, (1999). These might negate the philosophy behind the introduction of the integrated science core curriculum as J.S.S leave. Also Jegede (1999) and Akueailo (1998) undependably in their studied tend to show that the teaching of integrated science in Nigerian secondary school are inadequate.

 

1.3     PURPOSE OF THE STUDY

The purpose oft his study is to identify the difficult teaching topics in J.S. integrated science curriculum.

(a)              In the relation to teachings area of specialization

(b)             In relation to teachers qualification

(c)              In relation to availability of instructional materials in Enugu urban area Enugu State.