ABSTRACT

The study investigate students perception of practical agricultural science in senior secondary in Ilorin west LGA, Kwara State The population for this study is made up of all Agricultural science students. The instrument used for this study was research design questionnaire and responses were elicited for the research, random sampling method was used to sample students offering agricultural science from each of the four schools involved in the study . Four research question and hypotheses were used to guide in the study.  simple percentage was used in answering the research question and chi-square analysis  was used to test the null hypotheses at a significant difference of 0.05.The result of the study reveal that student  have a positive perception,  positive attitude and interest toward practical agriculturalscience, furthermore it also showed that there is no significant difference between male and female student in their  interest, attitude and perception of agricultural science practical. Finally it was revealed that students perception of practical agricultural science influence their choice of agricultural science as a career The study recommended among others that agricultural science teachers should continue to sustain students interest in practical agricultural science through motivations and various pedagogical methods, and female students should be given equal opportunity in agricultural sector like their male counter parts since there is no difference in the way students viewed Agricultural science. The study further recommend that   student interest in agricultural science practical should be sustained through the provision of agricultural science facilities and learning resources.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page                                                                                                                               i

Certification                                                                                                                           ii

Dedication                                                                                                                              iii

Acknowledgements                                                                                                                iv

Abstract                                                                                                                                  vi

Table of Contents                                                                                                                            vi

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the Problem                                                                                                    1

Statements of Problem                                                                                                           5

Purpose of the Study                                                                                                              6

Research Questions                                                                                                                7

Research Hypotheses                                                                                                              7

Scope of the Study                                                                                                                  8

Clarification of Major Terms and Variables                                                                          9

Significance of the Study                                                                                                       10

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

Concept of Agricultural Education                                                                                        12

Objectives and Contents of Agricultural Science Curriculum          

Empirical Studies on Student Attitude Towards Practical Agricultural Science                   17 Constrains To Teaching and Learning of Practical Agricultural Science in

Secondary Schools                                                                                                                 31

Strategies for Improving Teaching and Learning of Practical Agricultural Science                       35

Appraisal of Reviewed Literature                                                                                          37

CHAPTER THREE

METHODOLOGY

Research Design                                                                                                                     40

Population of the Study                                                                                                          40

Sampling and Sampling Techniques                                                                                      41

Research Instrument                                                                                                               41

Validation of Instruments                                                                                                       41

Procedure for Data Collection                                                                                                42

Data Analysis Techniques                                                                                                      43

          CHAPTER FOUR

DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULT                                                 44

CHAPTER FIVE

DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Discussion                                                                                                                              58

Conclusion                                                                                                                              60

Recommendations                                                                                                                  61

References                                                                                                                              62

Appendix