ABSTRACT
The technology of a country is largely dependent on the level of its science and technology subjects. Science subjects cannot be effectively taught without the practical aspects which encourage the development of critical thinking. In this study, attempt has been made to investigate the limits in teaching Biology practical to senior secondary school III students. Random sampling techniques was employed to select 42 Biology teachers from twenty one secondary schools in Ijebu-North Local Government Area of Ogun State. The researcher used a well-constructed questionnaire which sought after the difficulties in teaching of Biology practical, adequacy of laboratory equipment, concepts and principles in the Biology practical curriculum in shaping the students for external examination. The descriptive research design was used in the study. Three research questions were raised and analysed using mean score and standard deviation at .05 alpha level of significance. All the research question were answered positively. Findings showed that teachers do not have much difficulty in teaching biology. It revealed that there are adequate laboratory equipment for the teaching of Biology practical to senior secondary school III students. Also the study indicated that the concepts and principles in the Biology practical curriculum in shaping the students for external examination. Base on the results of the findings, some recommendations were made by the researcher.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Statement of the problem
1.3 Objective of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Significance of the study
1.6 Scope of the Study
1.7 Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Definition and Purpose of Practical Work and Laboratory Work
2.2 Learning Theory and Practical Work
2.3 Styles of Laboratory of Practical Work
2.4 Problems and Obstacles of Implementing Practical Work
2.5 Practical Work and Meaningful Learning
2.6 Laboratory and Biology Practical
2.7 The Purpose of Practical Work in Science and its Place within the Curriculum
2.7.1 The Purpose of Practical Work
2.7.2 The place of practical work within the science curriculum
2.8 The Frequency and Quality of Practical Work in School Science and Factors Affecting Teaching and Learning
2.8.1 The Frequency and Quality of Practical Work
2.8.2 Strategies to improve the quality of practical work
CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population of the Study
3.3 Sample and Sampling Techniques
3.4 Research Instruments
3.5 Validity and Reliability of Research Instrument
3.6 Method of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR: PRESENTATION OF RESULTS
4.1 Data Analysis
4.2 Summary of Findings
CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Discussion
References
Appendix: Questionnaire
