INNOVATIONS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION IN NIGERIA by Ebele C. Okigbo, Nneka R. Nnorom, Ernest O. Onwukwe (fantasy novels to read TXT) 📕

Learners’ Entropy

and Maximizing Learning

Dr. Ernest O. Onwukwe                  85

 

Effect of Hands-On Knowledge Concept (HKC) On Students’ Achievement

in Geometry

Celestine, Njoku & Amaka B. Chiakwelu                  93

 

Game-Based Learning Strategy as a Measure of  Improving Senior Secondary

School Students’ Academic Achievement in Geometry in Anambra State

Prof. Ebele C. Okigbo & Benson C. Ezeanyi                  103

 

Effect of Regulatory Self-Questioning Strategy on Secondary School Students’

Academic Achievement in Chemistry

Joy A. Eke & Dr. Peter I.I. Ikokwu                  111

 

Effect of Instruction on Pupils’ Academic Achievement in Basic Science and

Technology using Classroom Assessment Techniques in Anambra State

Fidelis C. Onwunyili & Maria C. Onwunyili                  120

 

Relative Effectiveness of Collaborative and Individualized Learning Strategies in Enhancing Geometry Achievement of Secondary School Students in Enugu State, Nigeria

Prof. Ebele C. Okigbo & Iheanyi O. Njoku                  129

 

Effects of Concept Mapping On Secondary School Students’ Achievement in Genetics

Eugenia N. Okafor & Prof. Sam O.C. Okeke                  139

  

The Influence of Gender on Students’ Academic Achievement in Physics Using Computer Assisted Instruction with Animation

Amarachukwu N. Nwoye & Samuel O. C. Okeke                  148

 

Section Two

Information Communication Technology (ICT) In Science, Technology and

Mathematics Education                  157

 

Improvement of Educators in Higher Institution as a Means of Reducing Learning Difficulties in ICT Classrooms

Peace O. Ezzeh & Kate C. Okoh                  158

 

Teachers’ Perception of Information And Communication Technology As An Innovative Instructional Strategy For Improving Pupils Academic Performance In Mathematics

Jennifer C. Oluwatayo, Dr. Doris I. Ugwude & Tonia U. Chigbo-Obasi                  167

 

E-Laboratory in Science Teaching and Learning in Developing Countries

Dr. John B. Moses                  175

Effect of Computer Assisted Learning Model on the Interest of Secondary School

Students in Chemistry

 

Dr. Peter I.I. Ikokwu  & Joy A. Eke                182

 

Science teachers’ knowledge of information and communication technology (ICT)

as an Instructional tool

Victoria U. Alison  & Joel O. Alison                  189

 

Assessing the Digital Technological Skills of Science Educators Teaching

Science to Undergraduates in Imo State

Dr. Helen N. Ibe & Chimmuanya Ezere                  199

 

Availability And Use Of Information  Communication Technological  Devices  for

Teaching  Biology  in Senior Secondary Schools in Idemili North Local Government Area

Justina N. Orakwue & Prof. J.N. Okoli                  206

 

Section Three

Curriculum innovation in science, technology and mathematics education                 222

 

Preparing secondary school teachers for inclusive education in Nigeria: The way forward

Dr. Madeleine C. Nwankwo, Anthonia I. Amaefuna & Joy A. Eke                 223

 

Problems encountered by biology teachers in the implementation of senior secondary

school biology curriculum in Awka south local government area.

 

Gloria O. Ezeobi & Chris O. Obialor                 234

 

Challenges to effective utilisation of outdoor educational activities in teaching

basic science and technology and remedial strategies.

Victor I. Ukah & Anthonia N. Ngwu                 241

 

Innovation in Stem Education: An Imperative Tool for Improving Biology Teacher Classroom Pratices in Nigeria

Chris O. Obialor, Gloria O. Ezeobi & Gertrude C. Ezenwabuchili                 249

 

SECTION FOUR

MENTORING IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION                 257

 

Mentoring as an Avenue for Enhancing Science and Technology Teacher

Retention in Teacher Education Institutions (TEIS)

Dr. Marcellinus C. Anaekwe                  258

 

Influence of Mentoring On the Academic Performance of Biology Students

in Federal College Of Education (Technical), Umunze

Jacintha N. Ugbaja & Dr. Roseline N. Egbunonu                  268

 

 SECTION FIVE

ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION                  278

 

Innovations in Classroom Practices in Science Teaching For Sustainable Development

Dr. N.N.C. Samuel                  279

 

Multiple projects work in animal husbandry and academic performance of

Secondary School students for sustainable national development in Nigeria.

Dr. Ernest O. Onwukwe, Prof. Blessing Ijioma, Dr. Chibuike Nwachukwu

& Sylvester Ozioko                 286

 

The Need for Enhancing and Promoting Science, Technology and Mathematics

Education (STEM) For Sustainability and Progress in Nigeria

Ahmed Wudil Aminu & Adamu Rabiu                 296

 

Improving the Employability Skill of Chemistry Graduates Using Learner-Centred Instruction Approach

 

Chidebe C. Uwaleke, Prof. Josephine N. Okoli & Oluchi Esther-Jane Uwaleke 303

 

Proximate Analysis and Heavy Metal Index of Alligator Pepper

(Aframomum Melegueta)

 

Dr. U.G. Augustina Okeke & D. Chinenye Eje                  313

 

Industry- related Mathematics Skills Acquisition for Job Performance by Senior

Secondary School Students in Anambra State, Nigeria.

 

Prof. Sam O.C. Okeke & Dr. Carol I. Nkanyimo                  320

 

Entrepreneurship Education: A Pre-Requisite for Acquisition of Vocational Skill

by Out-Of-School Children and Youths in Nigeria

 

Prof. U.J. Obidiegwu & V.O. Igwe                 328

 

SECTION SIX

ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY THROUGH SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION                  337

 

Comparison of Mineral and Heavy Metal Contents in Commercial Edible Clay

(Ulo and Nzu) in Aguata Environs

Dr. U.G A. Okeke & John .I. Abayomi                 338

 

Intimacy and Attitude/Habit as Marital Dysfunction Risk-Factor among

Married Public Servants in Anambra State

Dr. Juliana a. Akuezuilo & Uju c. Nwanna                 345

 

An Investigation of the Undergraduate Science Students’ Perception on the

Impact of Mathematics to National Security

Chika Cordelia Menkiti & Philomina Onwuka                 352

 

Perspectives of Pre-Service Science Teachers on Empowering Youths through

Science and Technology Education for Sustainable Food Security in Anambra State

Dr. Christian U. Ezenduka & Dr. Jane N. Achufusi                  362

 

Comparison of the Activities and Flammmablity of Two Flame Retardants

(Castor Oil and Ammonium Dihydrogen Phosphate) In Polyurethane Foam

Dr. U.G. Augustina Okeke & Cynthia C. Uwakwe                 372

 

 

FOREWORD

 

It gives me great pleasure to write the Foreword to this exciting book celebrating 2 giants in the field of Science Education as they formally bow out of the formal system. I congratulate Professor Emma O. Akuezuilo and Professor Sam O.C. Okeke.  I am carefully choosing my words because they are bowing out of formal Science Education system. Because of their passion for Science Education, thy will still be around to provide guidance to the teeming and upcoming Science Educators.

 

This book is organised in 6 sections and has 42 chapters that are not evenly distributed due to the penchants of the various contributor who decided on what to write on. The book covered the gamut of what is important in Science Education. At the heart of Science Education is communicating Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in meaningful ways to learners. This explains why the section on Pedagogy and Students’ Achievement in Science, Technology and Mathematics Education had the largest number of Chapters. The contents of the other sections all bear relevance to achievement in STEM because in the end, the success of any academic program or venture is measured by the output.

 

I commend the various authors who rose to the occasion to write that chapters that make up this Festschrift in honour of our erudite scholars. I also commend the editors for their role in trying to make the various submissions readable.

 

I recommend this book to every Science Education Student and Science Education practitioner as this book will keep them abreast of the innovative practices in STEM, while pointing out the challenges they will likely encounter in trying out the methods proposed, most importantly, how to work around the challenges to achieve success.

 

Professor Uchenna Mariestella Nzewi FSTAN, FCCON, FNae.

Department of Science Educationxi

University of Nigeria

Nsukka

April, 2020.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTES ON CONTRIBUTORS

 

Amechi Precious Awele is academic grand offspring of Prof. Sam Okeke through the offspring of Prof. Nneka Rita Nnorom

 

Nneka Rita Nnorom is a Professor of Biology Education, Science Education Department of Emeka Odimekwu Ojukwu University Igbaariam, Anambra State, Nigeria. She is one of the academic off spring of our erudite professors.

 

Stella Ogechukwu, Agbasi is Ph.D holder from Chemistry Education, Science Education Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, (NAU) Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

 

Chinwe, N.J Achugbu is a lecturer and Doctoral student at Science Education Department, NAU, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. She is one of the academic offspring of our erudite professors.

 

JohnBosco. O.C. Okekeokosisi is a lecturer at Computer Education Department, Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria and Post graduate student of Science Education Department, NAU, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. He is one of the academic offspring of our erudite professors.

 

Ebele .C. Okigbo is a Professor of Mathematics Education and HOD, Science Education Department, NAU, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. She is one of the academic offspring of our erudite professors and colleagues.

 

Blessing C. Anakpua is a Ph.D holder and lecturer at School of General Studies, Anambra State Polytchnic, Mgbakwu Anambra State.

 

Chinyere N. Emefo is the current Head of Department of Mathemathics Education. Federal College of Education (Technical) Bichi Kano State

 

Emmanuel C. Nzeakor is a lecturer at Institute of Education University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State

 

Blessing Ifeoma Okafor is a lecturer at Biology Education Department, Federal College of Education (Technical) Umunze, Anambra State and Post graduate student of Science Education Department, NAU, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. She is one of the academic offspring of our erudite professors.

 

Uchenna Marie Stella Nzewi is a Professor of Science Education Department, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria and former External Examiner to Science Education Department,  NAU, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.

 

Sammuel, O.C. Okeke is a Professor of Biology Education, Science Education Department, NAU, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.

 

Doris. I. Ugwude is a Doctor of Early Child Education and a lecturer at Department of Early Child Education (ECPE), NAU, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.

 

Jennifer C. Oluwatayo is a lecturer at Department of ECPE NAU, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.

 

Chibuogwu V. Nnaka is a Professor of Biology Education, Science Education, National Open University of Nigeria and currently on sabbatical leave at Science Education Department, NAU, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

 

Ernest O. Onwukwe is Ph.D holder and a Chief lecturer of Integrated Science Department, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri, Imo StateNigeria. He is one of the academic offspring of our erudite professors.

 

Emmanuel O. Akuezuilo a Professor of Chemistry Education, Science Education Department, NAU, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.

 

J.C. Madichie is Ph.D holder and a Chief lecturer of Chemistry Education, in Federal College of Education (Technical) Umunze, Anambra State. She is one of the academic offspring of our erudite professors.

 

Celestine, Njoku is a lecturer at Mathematics Education Department, Harvard Wilson College of Education Aba,Abia State Nigeria. A Post graduate student of Science Education Department, NAU, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. He is one of the academic offspring of our erudite professors.

 

Amaka Benedine, Chiakwelu is a lecturer at Mathematics Education Department, NwaforOrizu College of Education Nsugbe, Anambra State Nigeria and a Post graduate student of Science Education Department, NAU, Awka. She is one of the academic offspring of our erudite proffessors.

 

Benson Chukwunonso, Ezeanyi:  A Post graduate student of Science Education Department, NAU, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. He is one of the academic offspring of our erudite professors.

 

Joy Anulika, Eke is a lecturer at Science Education Department, NAU, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. A Post graduate student of Science Education Department, NAU, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. She is one of the academic offspring of our erudite professors.

 

Peter I.I. Ikokwu is a lecturer at Chemistry Education Department, Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe, Anambra State Nigeria. He is one of the academic offspring of our erudite professors.

 

Fidelis Chinedu Onwunyili is a lecturer at Educational Foundations Department, Federal College of Education, Okene, Kogi State, Nigeria.

 

Maria Chinedu Onwunyili is a secondary school teacher at Government Technical College, Umueri, Anambra State Nigeria.

 

Iheanyi Odochi Njoku She is one of the academic offspring of our erudite professors and post graduate student of Science Education NAU Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.

 

Chinwe Njelita is Ph.D holder and a Chief lecturer of Chemistry Education, of Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe, Anambra State Nigeria. She is one of the academic offspring of our erudite professors.

 

Chinenye F. Nduka is a graduate of Chemistry Education from Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe, Anambra State, Nigeria.

 

Ada C. Nlemadim is a graduate of Chemistry Education from Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe, Anambra State, Nigeria.

 

Peace Oguguo Ezzeh is a lecturer at Computer Education Department, Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria.

 

Kate Chinwe Okoh is a lecturer at Computer Education Department, Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria. She is one of the academic offspring of our erudite professors.

 

Tonia Uchechi, Chigbo-Obasi is a lecturer at Department of ECPE, NAU, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.

 

John Billy, Moses is Ph.D holder of Chemistry Education, Science Education Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. He lectures at Niger Delta University, Wlberforce Island, Bayelsa State. He is one of the academic offspring of our erudite professors.

 

Victoria U. Alison is one of the staff of NAU Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. She is one of the academic offspring of our erudite professors.

  

Joel O. Alison is one of the staff NAU Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.

 

Helen NgoziIbe is an Associate Professor of Life Science Education, Imo State University, Nigeria.

 

Ezere Chimmuanya is a lecturer of Life Science Education, Imo State University, Nigeria.

 

Justina Ngozi Orakwue a Post graduate student of Science