UTILIZATION OF LABORATORY EQUIPMENTS IN TEACHING OF BIOLOGY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE
Abstract
This study examined utilization of laboratory equipments in teaching of Biology in secondary schools in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. The main purpose of the study is to determine the utilization of laboratory equipments in teaching of Biology in secondary schools in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State Four research questions guided the study. The study's research methodology was a descriptive survey. The population under research consisted of 2,245 individuals. The study's sample consisted of 150 respondents. The instruments used to collect the data were questionnaire. Three experts face verified the instrument. The reliability coefficient was computed using Cronbach Alpha, yielding a value of 0.96. The data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. According to the study, using lab equipment in biology classes is crucial to teachers meeting their learning objectives. They proposed the following ideas: Together with the general public, governments and non-governmental organizations should work to ensure secondary schools have access to enough human and material resources. To get the greatest results while teaching biology in secondary schools, make do with what equipment is available. Students' active engagement during and after biology practicals will increase as a result. Secondary school biology labs should have sufficient funding to enable local procurement of necessary equipment.
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