Emmanuel Suru OWOLEWA

ASSESSMENT OF STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF COMPUTER SCIENCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OVIA NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

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Abstract
This project analyzed the strategies for effective teaching of computer
science in secondary schools in Ovia North East Local Government Area of
Edo State. To carry out this study the following research question were
formulated they are: what are the strategies that enhance the teaching of
Computer studies in secondary schools? What are the problems that
hinder the effective teaching of computer studies in secondary schools?
Does the teaching method used in teaching computer science have an
effect on students learning outcome? How effective is the use of computer
on the teaching and learning of computer science in secondary schools? In
order to ascertain whether the research questions would be accepted or
rejected questionnaire were used to collect data from hundred teachers in
Ovia north-east local Government area of Edo state. Some of the results of this study include that it is evident that teaching
with the aid of instructional material is one of the strategy that influence the
learning and academic performance of student positively. The finding of this
research also showed that the adequate teaching methods of computer
studies cannot be underestimated. Based on careful examination of the analysts and data given in this
study Government should build and establish new facilities for experiment
in Junior Secondary Schools to help facilitate their knowledge, understanding and interest in computer science and Teachers should adopt
the methods of improvisation and use teaching aid during lessons in science
as this would build students imagination and broaden their literacy in computer science
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