Students perception of practical agricultural science in senior secondary schools
(A Case Study Of ilorin west l.g.a. Kwara state)
The study investigate students perception of practical agricultural science in senior secondary in Ilorin west LGA, Kwara State
The population for this study is made up of all Agricultural science students. The instrument used for this study was research design questionnaire and responses were elicited for the research, random sampling method was used to sample students offering agricultural science from each of the four schools involved in the study. Four research question and hypotheses were used to guide in the study. Simple percentage was used in answering the research question and chi-square analysis was used to test the null hypotheses at a significant difference of 0.05.
The result of the study reveal that student have a positive perception, positive attitude and interest toward practical agricultural science, furthermore it also showed that there is no significant difference between male and female student in their interest, attitude and perception of agricultural science practical. Finally it was revealed that students perception of practical agricultural science influence their choice of agricultural science as a career
The study recommended among others that agricultural science teachers should continue to sustain students interest in practical agricultural science through motivations and various pedagogical methods, and female students should be given equal opportunity in agricultural sector like their male counter parts since there is no difference in the way students viewed Agricultural science. The study further recommend that student interest in agricultural science practical should be sustained through the provision of agricultural science facilities and learning resources.
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Title Page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Abstract
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the problem 1
Statements of Problem 4
Purpose of the Study 5
Research Questions 5
Research Hypotheses 6
Scope of the Study 6
Clarification of Major Terms and Variables 6
Significance of the Study 7
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
Concept of Agricultural Education 9
Objectives and Contents of Agricultural Science Curriculum 15
Empirical studies on student attitude towards practical agricultural science 22 Hindrances to Teaching and Learning of Practical Agricultural Science in
Secondary Schools 26
Strategies for improving Teaching and Learning of Practical Agricultural science 31
Appraisal of Reviewed Literature 34
CHAPTER THREE
METHODOLOGY
Research Design 37
Population of the Study 37
Sampling and Sampling Techniques 37
Research Instrument 38
Validation of Instruments 38
Procedure for Data Collection 38
Data Analysis Techniques 39
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULT
Data Analysis and Result 40
Summary of Major Findings 50
CHAPTER FIVE
DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Discussion 51
Conclusion 53
Recommendations 54
References 56
Appendix 63
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