ABSTRACT
The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of participatory method on teaching of Economics in Secondary Schools with focus on Ijebu-north Local Government Area. The study adopted quasi-experimental pre-test/posttest research design. A sample of 100 Economics students were grouped into two (Control group and Experimental group) and they were taught Economics using lecture method and participatory method. Economic Achievement Test (EAT) was used to observe the academic achievement of the control and experimental group. After treatment of results were collected and analysed by inferential statistics of mean, standard deviation and one-way ANCOVA. The results of the study revealed that participatory method was effective in teaching Economics in Senior Secondary School. Findings showed that there was no difference in the performance of male and female students exposed to participatory method. It is therefore recommended that Economic teachers should adopt participatory approach in involving students at the course of teaching in the classroom.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objectives of the study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypotheses
1.6 Scope of the Study
1.7 Significance of the Study
1.8 Operational Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Theoretical Background
2.1.1 Bruner’s Constructivist Theory
2.2 Conceptual Review
2.2.1 Concept of Economics
2.2.2 Academic Achievement
2.2.3 Participatory Method of Teaching
2.2.4 Benefits of Participatory Method
2.2.5 Challenges Facing Teaching in Using Participatory Methods
2.2.6 Participatory Learning with Technology
2.3 Empirical Review
CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Sampling and Sample Procedure
3.3 Instrumentation
3.4 Validity and Reliability of Instrument
3.5 Procedure for Administration of the Instrument
3.6 Method of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS
4.1 Testing of Research Hypotheses
4.2 Summary of Findings
CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Discussion of Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
REFERENCES
APPENDIX: LESSON NOTE
