R.O Uzamere

The study was designed to evaluate the influence of social learning environment on secondary school students' learning Biology in Oredo Local Government Area. Four research questions were formulated, employing a descriptive survey research design. A thorough review of relevant literature was conducted. The reliability of the instrument was established at 0.73 using the Cronbach Alpha method. The study sample comprised (100) randomly selected secondary school students in Oredo Local Government Area. Data were collected through the use of questionnaires and checklists. Static analysis of simple percentages was employed to analyze the collected data. The research will employ a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to gather comprehensive data.
The quantitative aspect will assess students' perceptions of the social learning environment, while qualitative interviews will delve into their experiences and interactions within this environment. The findings will provide insights into how social factors such as peer interaction, teacher-student relationships, and classroom dynamics affect Biology learning outcomes. Ultimately, the study seeks to inform educational policies and practices to optimize the social learning environment.

This study investigated the impact of social media on the academic performance of students in senior secondary schools in Ovia North East Local Government Area. The study was guided by three research questions which examined the extent to which social media affects students’ academic performance, the positive and negative effects of social media on learning, and the challenges students encounter when using social media platforms in the teaching and learning process. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study.

The population of the study consisted of Biology students in senior secondary schools, and a sample of 100 respondents was selected from two private schools and two public schools within the study area. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire titled Questionnaire on Impact of Social Media on the Academic Performance of Biology Students (QISMAPBS), which contained twenty items. The collected data were analyzed using frequency counts and simple percentages.

The findings revealed that social media has both positive and negative effects on students’ academic performance. The results showed that social media can enhance students’ research abilities and critical thinking skills; however, some students feel overwhelmed when using social media for learning purposes. The study also identified challenges such as poor internet connectivity, which affects students’ ability to effectively access social media platforms for academic activities.

The study concluded that social media can serve as a useful educational tool when properly managed. It therefore recommended that educators integrate social media into their teaching strategies to improve student engagement and learning outcomes, while policymakers should develop guidelines that encourage the responsible and effective use of social media in schools.

This study dealt on the Examination of Safety Practices in Biology Laboratory at Senior Secondary School in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. The questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. Data was collected from one hundred (100) public senior secondary school teachers and
students selected from five public senior secondary schools in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. The questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. An analysis of data was done using descriptive statistics which include frequency count and simple percentage.The findings from the study include that the type of design and fitting in the biology laboratory do not ensure safety in senior secondary schools in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State.It was concluded that that there is inadequate laboratory equipment. The researcher also concluded that the services of laboratory assistants and personnel ensure safety in biology laboratory and that safety practices are applied by the students during practical section in biology laboratory in Senior Secondary Schools in Warri South Local Government Area of
Delta State. Some of the recommendations made include that government should provide funds to equip scanty laboratories building for practical’s that can accommodates both student and their teacher to make teaching easier and leaning faster. It was also recommended that laboratory building should be set aside at the school environment in order to avoid distractions.