Innovative Instructional Approaches for Biology Practical in Resource-Constrained Schools

Innovative Instructional Approaches for Biology Practical in Resource-Constrained Schools

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This study aimed to explore the strategies employed by Biology teachers to argument practical components of the Biology curriculum in resource-constrained senior secondary schools in Zamfara State, Nigeria. The research adapted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised 206 Biology teachers across 166 public seconda...

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... Question One: What resourceful strategies are employed by Biology teachers in resourceconstrained secondary schools to complement the practical component of the Biology curriculum? Table 2 provides statistics on innovative instructional approaches for Biology practicals in resource-constrained secondary schools. The use of demonstrations (Mean = 2.78, SD = 0.80) and detailed instructions (Mean = 2.41, SD = 0.79) are relatively effective. ...
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... findings presented in Table 2 offer an understanding into how Biology teachers in resourceconstrained secondary schools utilize innovative instructional approaches to augment the practical component of the Biology curriculum. The data reveal that, only Demonstrations stand out as a compelling approach, with a mean score of 2.78. ...

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