BIOLOGY TEACHERS’ AWARENESS AND UTILIZATION OF INNOVATIVE TEACHING
STRATEGIES IN JOS NORTH LGA, PLATEAU STATE
YAKDOHOR LONGJI HARUNA
UJ/2022/PGED/0392
Being an [Link]. Ed thesis Topic Defence in the Department of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
EDUCATION, Faculty of Education.
SUPERVISOR: DR. ANDAT N. LAGAN
NOVEMBER 2024
Research Problem
The teaching of Biology in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, continues to face
challenges, particularly about students' understanding and performance (Chief WAEC
Examiner’s Report, 2018 – 2022). Despite the critical role of innovative teaching strategies in
improving learning outcomes and engaging students in active learning, many Biology teachers in
this region still rely heavily on traditional, teacher-centered approaches. Studies indicate that
these conventional methods may hinder the development of critical thinking and problem-
solving skills among students (Dawal, 2023). While research highlights the positive impact of
innovative teaching strategies, such as problem-based learning and cooperative teaching, on
students’ academic achievement and interest in Biology, there is a noticeable gap in the
awareness and application of these strategies by Biology teachers in Jos North. This study seeks
to investigate Biology teachers' awareness and extent of utilization of innovative teaching
strategies in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, to identify existing gaps and
recommend solutions.
Variables
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Independent Variable: Awareness and utilization of innovative teaching strategies by
Biology teachers.
Dependent Variable: Effectiveness in teaching and learning Biology.
Objectives of the Study
The study will develop five objectives
Research Question
The study will develop five research question
Scope of the Study
This study focuses on the awareness and utilization of innovative teaching strategies by Biology
teachers in secondary schools within Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State. The study
will include teachers from public schools in the area to provide a comprehensive understanding
of the current situation. The selected schools will reflect a cross-section of academic
environments within Jos North LGA.
Methodology
The research will adopt a descriptive survey design. The population will consist of all Biology
teachers in secondary schools in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State. Data
collection will utilize a structured questionnaire and an observational checklist. Data will be
analyzed using descriptive statistics while inferential statistics like the chi-square test will be
used to test the hypotheses.
REFERENCES
Dawal, B. S. (2023). Assessing science teachers' level of awareness and utilization of hybrid
learning approach for effective stem teaching in junior secondary three schools in Bassa,
Plateau State. BW Academic Journal, 7-7.
WAEC Chief Examiners’ Report (2018–2022). WAEC revealed a decline in pass rate. Retrieved
from [Link]
