ABSTRACT

This study examined teachers attitude towards improvisation of materials for teaching basic science in Kuje Area Council. Three research questions were formulated to guide the study.  The research design adopted for the study was a descriptive survey design.  The sample of the study constituted of 16 respondents. A questionnaire was used to gather data while table and simple percentage were used to analyze the data. Major findings revealed that teachers like to improvise materials for teaching basic scienceand male and female teachers do not have the same attitude towards improvisation of materials for teaching. It was recommended that teachers should motivate the students in learning basic science and develop attitude which will arouse the interest of the learners.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE       ……………………………….…………………………………i 

DEDICATION ………………………        …………………….………………………ii

DECLARATION ………………………………………………….………….......iii

CERTIFICATION ……………………………………………………….………..iv

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS …………………………………………………….….v

TABLE OF CONTENTS …………………………………………………………vi

LIST OF TABLES ………………………………………………………………..ix

ABSTRACT ……………………………………………………………………….x

CHAPTER ONE:

1.0     INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………1

1.1     Background to the Study…………………………………………... ……….1

1.2     Statement of the Problem …………………………………. ……………….3

1.3     Purpose of the Study ……………………………………….. ……...............5

1.4     Research Questions ………………………………………....……................5

1.5     Scope of the Study …………………………………………………………..6

1.6     Significance of the Study …………………………………………………...6

1.7     Operational Definition of Terms……………... ……………….….. ……….7

1.8    Abbreviations…………………………………………………………………7

CHAPTER TWO

2.0REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE……………………………….8

2.1     Introduction …………………………………………………………………8

2.2     Theoretical Framework……………………………………………………...8

2.3     Concept of Basic Science …………………………………………………...9

2.4   Availability of Science Materials in Teaching and Learning of Basic

Science……………………………………………………………………..13

2.5     Concept of Academic Achievement…………………..…… ……………..19

2.6     Factors Affecting the Teaching and Learning of Basic Science…………...23

CHAPTER THREE

3.0METHODOLOGY…………..…………………………………………...27

3.1     Introduction …………………………………………..…..…. …................27

3.2     Research Design ……………………………………….…………………..27

3.3     Population of the Study ……………………………….…………………..27

3.4     Sample Size and Sampling Procedure ……………………………………27

3.5     Instrumentation …………………………………..………… ……………28

3.6     Validity of the Instrument …………….…………………………………...28

3.7     Data Collection Procedure………………………….……………..............28

3.8     Method of Data Analysis …………………………………………………..29

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION…………….30

4.1     Introduction ………………………………………………………………30

4.2     Presentation of Data ……………………………………………………….30

4.2.1  Data Analysis …………………………………………………...................30

4.2.2  Analysis of Respondents Personal Data …………………………………..31

4.2.3   Analysis of Improvisation of Materials by Teachers……………………32

4.3     Discussion of Findings …………………………………………………….40

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS……………43

5.1     Introduction …………………………………………………….................43

5.2     Summary ………………….……………………………………... ………43

5.3     Conclusion……………………….. ………………………… ……………43

5.4     Recommendations..………………………..……………………...............44

5.5     Suggestions for Further Research ………………...……………………….45

REFERENCES ……………………………………………..……………..46

          APPENDICES …………………………………………………………….48