Description
ABSTRACT
This study was undertaken to ascertain the extent of use of instructional materials in teaching and learning of integrated science and computer in Enugu North Local Government Area in Enugu State. Three research questions and one hypothesis were used as guide. The literature was reviewed under four subheadings which include:
1. Important of instructional materials in teaching and learning process
2. Availability of instructional materials
3. Factors affecting the utilization of the available instructional materials
4. Strategies by which the use of instructional materials can be fully increased.
This study adopted a descriptive survey design. it was carried out in Enugu North Local Government Area of Enugu State. The population of the study was all the junior secondary school students and teachers in the field of integrated science and computer. Out of 14 secondary schools in Enugu North Local Government Area, 6 schools were randomly selected, picking 20 students and 4 teachers from each school which gave us a total of 120 students and 24 teachers. structured questionnaire was used for collection of data which was constructed in accordance with the research questions. The data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The interpretation of the data was based on real limit number of mean score
Based on the data analyzed the following major findings were made
1. Adequate instructional materials needed for effective teaching and learning of integrated science and computer were not available.
2. Only the teacher made instructional materials were being used.
3. Available instructional materials were not fully utilized.
4. Insufficient materials and equipment is a major factor affecting utilization of instructional materials.
5. Another factor affecting utilization of instruction materials is lack of fund for the purchase of the instructional materials.
6. Provision of funds by the government for procurement of instructional materials can help increase utilization of instructional materials.
TABLE OF CONTENT
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction
Background of the study
Statement of problem
Purpose of the study
Significance of the study
Research question
Hypothesis
Scope of the study
CHAPTER TWO
Literature review
Important of instructional materials in teaching and learning process
Availability of instructional materials
Factor affecting the utilization of the available instructional materials
Strategies by which the use of instructional materials can be fully increased
Summary
CHAPTER THREE
Research methodology
Research design
Area of the study
Population of the study
Sample and sampling teachniques
Instrument for data collection
Validation of instruments
method of data collection
Method of data analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
Presentation and analysis of data
Hypothesis
Conclusion
CHAPTER FIVE
Summary, discussion, conclusion and recommendation
summary
Discussion of findings
Implication of the study
The national policy on education implementation committee
The curriculum organization of nigeria
Recommendation
Suggestion for further research
Reference