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INNOVATIONS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: CLASSROOM PRACTICES

 

 

 

 

 

 

FESTSCHRIFT

IN HONOUR OF TWO

ERUDITE PROFESSORS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Editors

 

Ebele C. Okigbo

Nneka R. Nnorom

 Ernest O. Onwukwe

 

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PREFACE

Prof. Emmanuel O. Akuezuilo and Prof. Samuel O.C. Okeke were great giants who have been exemplary figure in the Department of Science Education. The department, colleagues and former students cannot let the two masquerades go without watching them, hence the writing of this festschrift in their honour. This is a little way of showing our sincere gratitude to them for guiding use selflessly through the right path and for the wealth of knowledge we enjoyed from them. The festschrift was written by us their academic children and grandchildren (our own former students), colleagues and other associates. Our collective efforts yielded 42 well-researched articles organized into six (6) themes in a book on Innovations in Science, Technology and Mathematics (STM) Education in Nigeria: Classroom Practices.

Innovations in Science, Technology and Mathematics (STM) Education in Nigeria contain articles that reflect the teachings and research of Prof. Emma O. Akuezuilo and Prof. Sam O.C. Okeke based on the knowledge and research expertise we acquired through them. Theme one contains 17 articles on Pedagogy and students’ achievement in STM Education which gives detailed explanations on teaching STM subjects with the use of ICT facilities. Theme three has four (4) articles on curriculum innovation while three (3) articles in theme four present research reports on mentoring in STM Education. Theme five contains seven (7) papers which dealt on entrepreneurship skills for sustainable development in STM Education. Finally, theme six contains five articles on environmental security through STM Education.

The festschrift in honour of two erudite Professors of Science Education is a sine qua non to STM teachers, lecturers, students, researchers and other stakeholders in Education in general and STM Education in particular because of their remarkable contributions in those areas. The book contains well-researched papers and as such will be of invaluable help to teachers and supervisors in STM disciplines for learning new pedagogies and entrepreneurial skills. These, they will implement the findings from the results to improve their classroom practices and help in proper supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The editors acknowledge with special thanks the contributors to this book in honour of our mentors and academic fathers. We also appreciate Prof. Uche M. Nzewi of University of Nigeria, Nsuka who joyfully wrote the foreword to this book without delay. We acknowledge the two grandsons of our mentors namely; JohnBosco O.C. Okekeokosisi and Francis I. Ofoke initiating the thought of celebrating these two giants in Science Education and Training. Finally, the editors thank all the staff and students of Science Education Department, individuals and groups too numerous to mention, who contributed in making the dream of writing this book a reality.

Prof. Ebele C. Okigbo MSTAN

Head of Department of Science Education,

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka,

Anambra State, Nigeria.

CITATION OF

PROFESSOR EMMANUEL AKUEZUILO

 

 

 

On the 26th of December, 1945, an astute academic and educationist was born to Abba town of Anambra State. His name is Professor Emmanuel Okafor Akuezuilo. Between 1951 and 1987 - a total of 36 years of academic bildungsroman - he ploughed, trudged and conquered the academic terrains and trials of Holy Trinity Primary School, Onitsha; Izzi County Secondary School, Abakiliki; Mary Knoll College, Okuku Ogoja; University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Chelsea College, University of London; and the University of Jos. A natural conqueror, his academic spoils became these plumes and laurels of honour: the West African School Certificate (WASC) (1963), Higher School Certificate (Physics, Chemistry, and Pure Mathematics) (1965), GCE (A-Level) (1966), B.Sc. (Hons) Chemistry, (1972), PGDE Education (1977), M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry (1978), CChem; MRSC (1978), and PhD Science Education in 1987 - what a glorious and consistent academic ride! In honours and distinctions, it's worthy to note that Prof was Best in overall performance in Izzi County Secondary School WAEC, Best Upper 6 Students in Mary Knoll College, and also a Federal Government Postgraduate Scholarship Award Winner twice: 1977-1978 and 1983-1987.

 

Professor Akuezuilo, having chosen the academic path of the teacher, started from the basics: He was Senior Science Master in QRC, FGGC, and TTC all at Onitsha, Calabar, and Nsukka respectively. He moved up to the Awka College of Education where he moved diligently from the ranks of Lecturer in 1979, through Principal Lecturer, to Chief Lecturer/Reader in 1992. Amongst his posts and responsibilities at the College are: Pioneer Head, Department of Integrated Science, Anambra State College of Education, Awka (1981-1983, 1986-1987), Dean,  School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Anambra State College of Education, Awka (1989-1992), Member of the initial Accreditation Team for NCCE, Abuja, Head/Deputy Provost, Awka/Nibo-Nise Campus, Anambra State, College of Education, Nsugbe (1991-1992), External Assessor to Colleges of Education, Nsugbe and Eha-Amufu (1986-1990 &1986-1992). Moving higher once again into the University system, he was Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, at entry in 1992 and rose to the rank of Professor in 1995; this he held till retirement in 2015. At NAU, Awka, his sterling qualities and rugged experience in the academic world came to bear again and again as he was saddled with numerous posts and responsibilities of which mentioning a few will suffice: He was a 3-time Head, Department of Science Education (1993-1994, 2001-2002, 2006-2008), Dean, Faculty of Education (2002-2004), member,  University Senate for 16 years, member, NAU Inaugural Lectures Committee (2000-2004) and culminating as Director, Continuing Education Programme, CEP (2009- 2014), and member, University Management Committee (2009-2014).

 

Outside the College and University world, Prof. Emma has also been laden at many points in time with daunting tasks and responsibilities; no doubt as a result of his integrity, experience and dogged approach to things that need to be done. From 1996 to 2000, he has been both Zonal Director and head, Zonal Office of the National Primary Education Commission of the National Primary Education Commission, National Chairman of Integrated Science Panel of Science Teachers Association of Nigeria, STAN (1986-1989), member, Governing Council, STAN (1986-1993); a period in which he also doubled as an EXCO member of the same organization. He has also, in the true calling of an all-round grassroots oriented teacher and scholar, been and is still Chairman of Board of Governors of both Aquinas Modern Nursery and Primary School, Awka (2004- date) and Community Secondary School, Abba (2007- date). Back home, he has been harnessed by kith and kin who are fully aware of his worth as he has served as Secretary of Iru-okpala Village Improvement Union of Abba (1979-1986), and ultimately as President-General of Abba Town Union from 1990-1993.

 

With well over 40 well-researched books, essays, journal articles, book chapters and papers written, presented and published to his credit, this cerebral academic, humble, efficient and unassuming goal-getter, achiever and astute administrator, is a Chartered Chemist and member of the prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry, London (CChem; MRSC) since 1987; he is also Fellow, Institute of Corporate Administration FCAI (1994- date) and Fellow, STAN (2003- date). Prof. Emma as a science visionary is happily married with seven children and grandchildren.

 

BRIEF CITATION OF PASTOR PROF. SAM. O.C. OKEKE, MSTAN, FMRI

 

 

Education today demands strong minds, great minds, like minds,

Great hearts, true faith and ready hands;

Educators, who teach with passion;

Educators, who use various pedagogy;

Educators, whom the lust of office does not kill;

Educators, whom the spoil of office cannot buy;

Educators, who can accommodate mentees;

Honest educators who pilot and manage organizational affairs effectively.

 

To many sincere academicians who have been following the track records of Prof. Sam, O.C. Okeke, distinguished emeritus professor popularly called Sam Kay / Issues in science. This description perfectly fits him. He was born in 1948 at Nnewi in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State. Sam Kay’s academic pursuit began from

Anglican Grammar School Oraukwu in 1964

Christ the King College, Onitsha in 1970

University of Lagos in 1977 where he studied Microbiology

University of Jos PGDE in 1985

University of Jos Med in Science Education  in 1990

NnamdiAzikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State where he obtained his Doctorate Degree (Ph.D Science Education) in 2000

Furthermore, Sam is a renowned science educator, hardworking, diligent, pastor and a mentor to several upcoming educators. He is a motivational speaker who’s humility and works of encouragement have drawn many to God. He is a prolific writer and has authored and co-authored many textbooks, published numerous articles to international and local journals. He has also contributed to various books of readings.

In respect to his numerous publications, he had supervised 20 Ph.Ds, 15 Masters and numerous B.SC works. He was external examiner for masters and Ph.D at University of Nigeria Nsukka, University of Benin, University of Jos, University of Uyo.

In the area of sports, Prof. Sam at his secondary equaled the Nigerian school records in 100yards and the fastest in Eastern Nigeria. At the tertiary institution, he helped university of Lagos tremendously to make UNILAG a great force in university sports and represented Nigeria in all Africa University Games in Accra Ghana. He was the sports secretary of UNILAG students union. He is listed in the University of Lagos sports hall of fame.

Below is the score card of Prof. Sam, O.C. Okeke from 1978 till date

Federal College of Education, Pankishin from 1978-1991 : was instrumental in marking integrated science a course at Federal College of Education, Pankishin; became the first Head of Department of integrated science

Played a major role in the development of the National Certificate of Education (NCE) curriculum for integrated science

Secretary Plateau state STAN and Conference secretary 24th STAN conference

Secretary Anambra state STAN from 1992-1996

Treasurer Anambra state STAN from 2004-2010

Given a merit award for excellent organizational ability by Addison Weshey Publishers, London

Member of several committee at Education NnamdiAzikiwe University, Awka from 1991 till date

Vice Chancellor’s award –Best lecturer of Faculty of Education in the year 2001

Head of Department of Science Education from 2003-2006, 2008-2010, 2016-2018

Dean, Faculty of Education from 2010 – 2012

Chairman, University Welfare Committee till date

Director University Commercial Ventures

President, University Workers (Awka) Multipurpose Society Ltd till date

Finally, Prof. Sam’s leadership style is described as visionary and transformational. He left indelible marks on various positions he held. He is happily married with 5 children and grandfather of 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENT

 

Preface                  iii

Citation of Professor Emmanuel Akuezuilo                 iv

Brief Citation of Pastor Prof. Sam. O.C. Okeke, Mstan, Fmri                  vi

Foreword                  xiii

Notes on Contributors                  xiv

Dedication                  xx

 

SECTION ONE

PEDAGOGY, GENDER AND STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION                 1

 

Effect of Science Heuristic on College Of Education Chemistry Students’

Achievement in Redox Reactions

Prof. E.O. Akuezuilo & Dr. J.C. Madichie                  2

 

Students’ Perceptions of Reasons for Delayed Graduation at National Open

University Of Nigeria

Prof. Chibuogwu V. Nnaka                 10

 

Effect of Project Instructional Strategy on Chemistry Students Academic

Achievement and Retention

Dr. Chinwe B. Njelita, Chinenye F. Nduka & Ada C. Nlemadim                 21

 

Effect of Inquiry-Based Learning on Secondary School Students' Academic

Achievement In Biology In Delta State

Amechi P. Awele & Prof. Nneka R. Nnorom                  30

 

Effects of Reinforcement on Students’ Achievement in Chemistry

Dr. Stella O. Agbasi  & Chinwe N.J Achugbu                 39

 

Enhancing Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in

Computer Studies Through The Use Of Competitive Learning Strategy

Johnbosco O.C. Okekeokosisi & Prof.  Ebele .C. Okigbo                 48

 

Effect of Activity- Based Learning on Students’ Acheivement in Quadratic

Equations

Dr. Blessing C. Anakpua, Chinyere N. Emefo & Emmanuel C. Nzeakor                  56

 

Nature of Interactions in Biology Classrooms: Senior Secondary School

Students’ Perception.

Blessing I. Okafor, Prof. Uchenna M. S. Nzewi & Prof. Sam.O.C. Okeke                  65

 

Problems Militating Against the Effective Teaching And Learning of Mathematics

in Primary Schools in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State.

Dr. Doris. I. Ugwude & Jennifer. C. Oluwatayo                  76

 

Humanoid Approach to Science Instructions: Increasing