IDELE TESSY EGHOSA

This research investigated Extent of the use of instructional materials for effective teaching and learning of home Economics in secondary school in Edo State. Three research question was raised. How effective is the use of audio instructional materials for effective teaching and learning of home economics in secondary schools in Edo state, what are the problems that are associated with the use of video instructional materials for effective teaching and learning of home economics in secondary schools in Edo state, How much awareness is been created on the use of audio-visual instructional materials for effective teaching and learning of home economics in secondary schools in Edo state. The purpose of the study was to examine the extent of the use of Instructional materials for effective teaching and learning of home economics in secondary school in Edo state. The objective was achieved by analyzing the data obtained on the sampled population, using survey research design and simple proportionate techniques I.e 20% of the population. The sample consist of 53 students drawn from four secondary schools in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area Edo State. The instrument used for the survey is a questionnaire, which has two sections (A and B) and 15 items. Analysis of the data revealed that. From the above findings. conclusion were drawn and some recommendations were made which include that school authorities should provide avenue for practical which will aid effective teaching and learning of home economics in secondary schools, school authorities should not demand payment from students for the provision of instructional materials, because it will scare them from attending home economics classes, Government and school proprietors should organise training and retraining conference, seminar and workshops for teachers in order to equip them with modern method of teaching and how to utilize instructional materials which could enhance their teaching skills.