Evaluation of the Integrated Science and Introductory Technology Programmes in Secondary Schools in Benue State

Evaluation of the Integrated Science and Introductory Technology Programmes in Secondary Schools in Benue State.

ABSTRACT

This study evaluated the Integrated Science and Introductory Technology curricula contents as well as their implementation in secondary schools  in Benue State. Twelve research questions were answered and six hypotheses tested in this study.

The study employed a survey design and six instruments were used to collect data from 50 secondary schools selected from 246 schools in the State using the Probability Proportionate to Size (PPS) sampling technique.

10 experts each in the fields of Integrated Science and Introductory Technology using the purposive sampling technique and all the Integrated Science and Introductory Technology teachers in the selected schools.

The instruments were Classroom Observation Schedule (COS), Programme Evaluation Instrument for Teachers (PEIT), Introductory Technology Resource Assessment Checklist (ITRAC), Integrated Science Resources Assessment Checklist (ISRAC).

Integrated Science Curriculum Contents Evaluation Instrument (ISCCEI) and Introductory Technology Curriculum Contents Evaluation Instrument (ITCCEI).

Descriptive Statistics like frequency counts and simple percentages were used to answer the research questions while t-test for independent samples was used in testing the hypotheses.

The study established that the Integrated Science and Introductory Technology curricula had a number of defects such as irrelevance of some topics in the curricula to students range of experience and ability.

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INTRODUCTION

The importance of science and technology to national development in the life of any country cannot be over-emphasized. This is because knowledge and skills in science and technology are very vital in the development of any society.

Mulemwa (2002) points out that, the fast changing applications of science and technology and the global reliance on its processes and products in all areas of human endeavour have made them invaluable that any society or country without them risks being alienated from the global village.

Science and technology have become such critical factors of economic and social development that life without them can no longer be contemplated.

In  addition to the fact that, through science and technology, a nation develops its manpower in such critical areas as agriculture, engineering, architecture,  medicine  and other science based professions and technologies, the benefits of science and technology have transversed every conceivable sphere of human life.

For example, man’s ability to produce high quality goods and services has improved tremendously. New drugs, vaccines, sophisticated equipment and tools have been produced which are helping in the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases thereby enhancing longevity.

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