The impact of teaching methods on Students Performance in Science in Rarakwa Secondary School Murang'a District.
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2009-04
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning.
Abstract
Considering the contributions of science, and technology to today's world, one would
have expected mounting interest in these disciplines, but the reverse seems to be the
case. Indeed, there is declining enrollment in science subjects among the youth, and
poor performance in examinations, such as those taken in high school science courses
(especially physics) by the brave few who enroll.
It is ironical that in our pro-science and technologically oriented world, the youth who
would take charge of global affairs in the future - the running of industries and the
means of production, research laboratories, space technology, and international politics
- are shying away from the very subjects that should adequately prepare them for such
roles.
The study adopted a Descriptive research design. This enhanced the researcher to
obtain a better understanding of the causes, problems and factors influencing
performance of students in science subjects. It also allowed a collection of
comprehensive and intensive data and provided an in-depth understanding of the topic
understudy.
Data collected was analyzed and edited to create consistency and completeness. After
collecting the questionnaires they were edited for completeness and consistency across
the respondents and to locate omissions. Data obtained from the research study was
presented and analyzed using bar charts, narratives, and statistical figures.
The study concluded"that teaching methods did impact on the performance of students
in biology therefore they should be selected with care to ensure that they bring the best
in the subject.
The recommendation of the study was that the schools should ensure that their teachers
are well versed with different teaching methods and know where to apply each of them.
This report provides suggestions for more effective practice in the field of science
teaching. It is designed for policy makers, planners and stakeholders who have
responsibilities in the area of science education in Kenya.
Description
A research project submitted to the Institute of Open
and Distance Learning in Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Award of a
Bachelor in Education Sciences of
Kampala International University.
Keywords
Teaching Methods, Students, Performance, Impact, Science, Murang'a District