EXTENT OF USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF BASIC TECHNOLOGY IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL IN EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

ABSTRACT

This study seeks to investigate the Extent of use of Instructional Material in teaching and learning of Basic Technology in junior secondary school in Egor local government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. The factors investigated include teaching and learning of basic technology, utilization of instructional material, challenges facing the utilization of instructional material in teaching and learning of basics technology and strategies for enhancing the availability and utilization of instructional material in teaching and learning of basic technology in junior secondary schools. The sample size of the study was 100 students drawn out from a population of 1200 students in secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area in year 2022/2023 academic session. A questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection and analysis. Four research questions were raised for the study and the result showed that the factors mentioned above have impact on the academic performance of students. Based on the findings, it was recommended that government and school heads should ensure that instructional materials are available in schools located in Egor Local Government Area. Workshops, conferences, seminars, etc. should be organized on how to use instructional materials in junior secondary school in Egor Local Government Area. In selecting instructional materials, the teachers should ensure that the material selected is commensurate to the topic and age level of the students. Egor Local Government Area. Finally, secondary schools administrators should encourage classroom teachers to improvise and use instructional materials in secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria.