Students Perception of Practical Agricultural Science in Senior Secondary Schools in Ilorin West L.G.A. Kwara State.

ABSTRACT

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 agriculturalscience, 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page                                                                                                                               i

Certification                                                                                                                           ii

Dedication                                                                                                                              iii

Acknowledgements                                                                                                                iv

Abstract                                                                                                                                  vi

Table of Contents                                                                                                                            vii

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