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Investigating secondary school physics teachers competency in using inquiry-based learning in Kebbi state, Nigeria

Bako, Aliyu and Phang, Fatin Aliah (2020) Investigating secondary school physics teachers competency in using inquiry-based learning in Kebbi state, Nigeria. Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems, 12 (3). pp. 435-440. ISSN 1943-023X

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5373/JARDCS/V12I3/20201211

Abstract

Myriad challenges and opportunities facing 21st-century students require competent teachers who can polish the talent of the students using student-centred learning methods like inquiry-based learning (IBL) in their classroom instruction, especially in teaching science. The purpose of this descriptive study is to determine the teachers’ competency in using IBL to teach physics in Kebbi state’s secondary schools. 30 physics teachers were randomlyselected from 36 physics teachers’ of Argungu zone secondary schools in Kebbi state to participate in this study. They were given a set of questionnaires to assess their competency in teaching Physics using IBL. The areas assessed include knowledge of the subject matter, teachers’ questioning technique, and attitude to practical skills. The result indicated that all three competencies have a mean score of lower than 3.5 out of 5. This shows that Kebbi state Physics teachers’ have low competencein implementing IBL.The paper recommended among others for Kebbi state physics teachers to be trained in questioning technique through professional development programs.

Item Type:Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:inquiry-based learning, physics teacher’s competency, secondary school
Subjects:L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1603 Secondary Education. High schools
Divisions:Education
ID Code:93294
Deposited By: Yanti Mohd Shah
Deposited On:19 Nov 2021 03:30
Last Modified:19 Nov 2021 03:30

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