THE USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF HOME ECONOMICS IN TERTAIRY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA

This study examines the extent of the use of instructional materials for effective teaching and learning of home economics in secondary schools in Edo State. This study adopted the Proportionate Sampling technique In order to achieve the purpose of this study, four research questions were raised. The sample for the study consists of one hundred (128) respondents which were selected using a stratified sampling technique. Data was collected with the aid of questionnaire. The validity and reliability of the instrument were ascertained using the exert judgment and test-retest procedures. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse collected data. Based on the findings of the study it was ascertained that Instructional resources has a great influence on home economics in secondary schools in Edo State. The study thus recommended that teachers should always try their best to make use of available instructional materials where necessary to make their lessons more interesting. Also the management should be ready to cooperate with teachers in the provision and improvisation of instructional materials for better instructional delivery in the school.