Prospects and Problems of Integrated Science as a Basic for Studying Science in Senior Secondary School in Ilorin Town

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page                                                                                i

Approval Page                                                                         ii

Dedication                                                                              iii

Acknowledgements                                                                 iv

Table of Contents                                                                    vii

Abstract                                                                                 viii

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study                                                        1

Statement of the Problem                                                        4

Research Questions                                                                5

Purpose of the Study                                                               6

Research hypotheses                                                              7

Significance of the Study                                                         8

Scope of the Study                                                                  8

Operational definition of Terms                                               9

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Introduction                                                                           10

The Status of Integrated Science in School Curriculum           10

Problem Associated with the Teaching of Integrated Science

in Secondary School                                                               12

Prospect of Integrated Science in secondary school curriculum    18

Appraisal of the related literature reviewed                              23

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODS

Introduction                                                                           24

Research Design                                                                     24

Population for the study                                                          24

Sample and Sampling Techniques                                           25

Research Instrument                                                              25

Procedure of Data Collection                                                   26

Scoring of the Instrument                                                       26

Method of data analysis                                                          26

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS

Introduction                                                                           27

Data analysis and results                                                        27

Hypotheses Testing                                                                 31

Summary of Findings                                                              34

CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Discussion                                                                             36

Conclusions                                                                            39

Recommendations                                                                  40

References                                                                              43

Appendix                                                                                44

ABSTRACT

         The study investigated the problems and prospect of Integrated Science as a basis for studying science at Senior Secondary School level in Moro Local Government Area. Data were collected for 200 purposely selected science teachers from the schools. Data collected were analyzed using frequency count, percentage t-test and ANOVA.

         The results indicate that even there is a good prospect of using Integrated Science for science; it is bedevilled with many problems which could limit the chance of future scientists. On the comparison, there were no significant differences in the N.C.E., graduates professional teachers and non – professional teachers’ perception of problems and prospects of science for studying science at SSS level. However, significant differences were observed on the basis of experienced and less experienced teachers. Based on this outcome, it is recommended that professional science teachers and science equipments should be provided to all laboratories in schools.