Strategies for Enhancing Effective Teaching and Learning of Agricultural Science in Senior Secondary Schools in Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area

Abstract

This study examined the strategies for enhancing effective teaching and learning of agricultural science in senior secondary schools in Osisioma Ngwa LGA. The study was guided by two specific purposes and two research questions. The study adopted a survey research design. The population of the study comprised of 6531 students in the study area with a sample size of 150. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire. The collected data was analyzed using mean and frequency table. The results of the analysis revealed that varied strategies; instructional materials and methods; and different types of Continuous Assessment can be used to improve the teaching of practical Agriculture in Senior Secondary Schools in the state. It was recommended that in teaching of practical Agriculture, teachers should activate the magnets of curiosity, knowledge and wisdom in students based on proper
demonstration; varied instructional materials and relevant teaching methods. Moreover, adequate time should be allocated to practical agriculture lessons; and regular diagnostic assessment should be employed as a tool for evaluation of the students based on the fact that teaching of practical Agriculture is more than imparting Knowledge but inspiring change and learning of practical Agricultural science is more than absorbing facts but acquiring understanding.