TEACHING AND LEARNING

The purpose of this study was to investigate social studies teachers’ perception on the use of community resources in the teaching and learning of social studies in some selected junior secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The sample of the study was made up of 100 social studies teachers in 20 junior secondary schools. three research questions were raised in the study to find out the teachers’ perception on the use of community resources. The research instrument used for this study was a modified 4- point Likert type scale questionnaire consisting of twenty items. The instrument used was validated by the supervisor and two other experts in the department of educational psychology and curriculum studies. Data were collected and simple percentage and t-test of independent sample was used to analyze the data collected. The finding of this study revealed that the perception of professional and non-professional teachers was not significant in their use of community resources. However, it was recommended among others, that there should be full scale implementation of community resources in the teaching/ learning social studies in junior secondary schools.

This research project, titled Strategies for Improving Teaching and Learning of Industrial and Technical Education in the University of Benin, Edo State This study, seeks to identify these challenges and propose sustainable strategies to enhance the teaching and learning processes in the ITE department. The research adopts a mixed-method approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques to ensure a comprehensive analysis of the issues. Data was gathered through
structured questionnaires distributed to students, in-depth interviews with lecturers, and focus group discussions with key stakeholders, including administrative staff and industry professionals. Additionally, observational methods were employed to assess the state of infrastructure, teaching materials, and practical training facilities within the department. The study population comprised students and lecturers from the ITE department, as well as industry experts who provided insights into the relevance of the current curriculum to real-world industrial needs.