Suleiman Saadu Matazu

• Usmanu Danfodiyo University

This study employed a quasi-experimental design to investigate the impact of AI-Blended Learning and AI-Personalized Learning on undergraduate biology students' attitudes and performance in climate change education. The research addressed two research questions and tests two corresponding null hypotheses. The population consists of 300 level underg...

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...

Secondary school students often hold misconceptions about evolutionary concepts due to factors such as religious beliefs, cultural influences, and inadequate educational resources. Finding out these misconceptions is central for cultivating accurate scientific understanding among students. This study employed a mixed methods approach, combining qua...

This study investigated the effect of Content-Focused Coaching (CFC) on academic performance and retention in difficult biology topics among Senior Secondary School students in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Quasi-experimental design was adopted for the study. Multi-stage sampling technique was employed to select 1005 students (480 males, 525 females) and...

This position paper explored the theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence supporting the use of tactile learning style as an effective tool for improving biology performance among secondary school students. It highlighted the significance of biology education and the advantages of considering tactile learning style, such as hands-on activities...

This study utilized documentary analysis and a descriptive survey to examine the performance and perspectives of graduating science education students regarding the Teacher Registration Council of Nigeria Professional Qualifying Examination (TRCN PQE) at Federal University Gusau, Nigeria. The population comprised the entire 516 graduating science e...

This descriptive survey research aimed to identify the topics within Senior Secondary (SS) I-II biology curriculum perceived as difficult by SS II students and biology teachers. The population comprised 27,375 SS II students and 209 biology teachers in Zamfara State. The sample size of 378 students were sampled using random sampling technique, whil...

The aim of this quasi-experimental study was to investigate the effect of flipped classroom instruction and enhanced lecture method on academic performance in genetics among students with VAK learning styles in Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria. The study population comprised all Senior Secondary School 3 (SS 3) students offering biology in Gusau. Thre...

The focus of this research is on the impact of Dick and Carey instructional model on the performance of secondary school biology students in Katsina State, Nigeria. Gender was also considered in the study to see if the Dick and Carey model could improve performance in biology regardless of gender. The study used a quasi-experimental design with pre...

The aim of this research is to assess availability and utilization of Interactive White Boards (IWBs) in teaching and learning of Biology among Undergraduate students in Sokoto State. The research is a descriptive survey with a population of 587 and a sample size of 234 100 level students of Science and Vocational Education department who are offer...

The aim of this research is to assess availability and utilization of Interactive White Boards (IWBs) in teaching and learning of Biology among Undergraduate students in Sokoto State. The research is a descriptive survey with a population of 587 and a sample size of 234 100 level students of Science and Vocational Education department who are offer...

Economic development appears to be a major challenge confronting nations and individuals across the globe in recent times. Economic development is the process by which a nation improves the economic, political, and social well-being of its people. Nigeria which is tagged as the giant of Africa, and also endowed with numerous natural and human resou...

Investigating the effects of cooperative learning as an instructional strategy for teaching basic science and mathematics to junior secondary school students in Katsina state was the focus of this study. Equally, it also looked at how gender affect students' performance and attitude in basic science and mathematics when cooperative learning was use...

Science, Technology and Mathematics Education (STME) has been proved to be an indispensable factor in the economic development of any country; and for Nigeria, it has a more critical role to play. This paper examines the relevance of science, technology and mathematics education (STME) for national development and self-reliance of Nigerian citizens...