SURVEY OF THE TEACHING OF CHEMISTRY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN SABON-GARI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study surveyed the teaching of chemistry in some selected secondary schools in Sabon-Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Ten schools were randomly selected by simple random sampling technique. The questionnaire used contains 13 items, which was administered to each of the chemistry teachers in the schools sampled and the total numbers of respondents were 23. Data collected was analyzed using the simple percentage, mean, standard deviations and standard errors. Major findings of the study are: the most frequently used methods are the discussion method followed by demonstration method. Higher percentage of the teachers were found to be qualified (NCE 26.1%, B.Sc. (Ed) 30.4%, and PGDE 13%) making the total of 69. 5%. It is thus recommended that all teachers without education qualification should not be allowed to teach in secondary schools. Teachers should be encouraged to go for in-service training so as to develop new skill and flow with new trend. Private owners should try and employ more chemistry teachers in their schools.