Summary
The main aim of this
research is to investigate the main problems associated with the methods of
teaching in primary schools in Kaduna North Local Government Area. The study revealed
that the primary schools in Kaduna south Local Government are facing some
problems of improper application of teaching methods. We assumed that the same
problems are facing other similar primary schools in the local government. The
problems are related to ignorance on how to apply correct teaching methods. The
study also showed that almost all the teachers did know; understand the
inter-disciplinary nature of teaching methods. The validity of this, is further
strengthened by the teachers findings during the data collection when we
discovered that the scheme of work for subjects in these schools were nothing
more than copied back as a body of
content to be covered during a specified
period. Objectives were not defined as a result, the specified method to be
used in the teaching- learning situation was not indicated, assignments were
scanty and the few given were carelessly marked. Different method of teaching
should be applied based on which presents the topic better. Different teachers
suppose to be employed for different subjects, because teachers have been
trained based o the subject they are studying. These methods include; lecture,
questioning, inquiry, dramatization, simulation e.t.c it seems a good number
teachers have thrown the inter-disciplinary to the favour of their area of
specialization.
The textbooks used
are inadequate. The teachers follow the content of the textbooks from chapter
to chapter with little concern or relevance to the needs of pupils and society
at large. The pupils are always busy copying notes given by the teachers, which
shows the inadequacy of textbooks, which the children have. There is a general
scarcity of comprehensive and relevant textbooks for teachers and pupils. The
syllabuses are satisfactory, but the teachers in effectives methodology makes
the syllabus difficult to achieve the objectives for which they are designed.
Teaching aids are not also sufficient. Teachers mostly used the chalkboard.
Most teachers are either lazy or lack motivation to embark on imprecision. A
good number of pupils show that they enjoy some subject which preference to
others. Most teachers, lack training on some of the subjects, they handle.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, we confirmed there are enough
teachers but most of them need to be trained, because there are still some
confusion in the nature and scope of these subjects especially among teachers
who are not trained for a particular discipline. Example: inquiry,
dramatization and activity methods of teaching. That there are still inadequate
textbooks and teaching aids in out schools today. Most teachers don’t
evaluation their subjects properly.
Finally, with sufficient
qualified teachers, good methods of teaching, good textbooks, good teaching
aids, the pupils will become good citizens capable of and willing to contribute
to the society. The study revealed that not many teachers understand the
meaning of process/product technique of evaluation. Especially those form group
A and C of the study.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the findings
of this study, the following recommendations are made associated with the
problems and prospects of the methods of teaching. The view point collectively as
social sciences and sciences. The researchers have these recommendations which
are as follows:
1.
Training
of teachers in various disciplines is highly needed.
2.
Teaching
aids should be made available for effective teaching of subjects in schools.
3.
There
should be uniform textbooks used in schools.
4.
There
should be uniform syllabus for primary school, using environmental factors to
guide the principles as to the section of learning experiences that the
students should be exposed to.
5.
The
ministry of Education should be staffed with supervisors of various subjects,
who could assist individual subject teachers in finding solution to the
problems of their subject.
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QUESTIONNAIRE
FOR TEACHERS
Problems
of teaching in some selected schools in Kaduna North local Government Area.
You
are of those teachers in your school who is being asked to furnish some
information regarding problem of teaching a subject in your school and
problem/prospects of pupils in a particular subject.
SECTION
A
1. Name
of School: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2.
Subject
you teach: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3.
Sex:
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4.
Qualification:
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5.
At
what level do you teach the subject? Junior…………………………… Senior…………………………………..
6.
How
long have you been teaching the subject: ……………………………………………………………………………
7.
Have
you attended any course in the subject: Conference/Workshop Yes /No.?
8.
Which
subject do you prefer to teach: …………………………………………………………………………………………
SECTION
B
9.
How
often do you use any of these methods to teach? (Often, Very often, Not at
all).
(a)
Lecture……………………… inquiry ……………………………
(b)
Dramatization
…………… individual
method…………..
(c)
Team
teaching…………… Assignment…………………….
10.
How
often do you use any of these teaching aids in teaching? (Often, Very often,
Not at all).
(a)
Chart
(b)
Pictures
(c)
Maps
(d)
Film
strip
11.
Do
you have the following visual aids in School?
(a)
Films
project (b) Slide project (c) Television set (d) Radio
12.
What
do you consider to be the attitude of the school authorities towards the
teaching of your subjects? (a) Very often (b) Unfavourable
13.
How
often do you take pupils on educational visits? (a) Often (b) Very often (c)
Not at all.
14.
State
the books you use in teaching your subject. (a) Textbook (give name, authors,
publishers, date and no.)
15.
State
some major problems in teaching your subject in school.
QUESTIONNAIRE
FOR STUDENTS
You
are one of the pupils who has been asked to furnish some information regarding
the problems/prospects of the subjects you offer in school.
1.
Age:
…………………………. Sex: ……………………………………
2.
Name
of your school: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3.
Subject
you offer: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4.
Rank
the subjects you offer according to how you offer them e.g a,b,c,d Mathematics,
English, Integrated Science, Religion.
5.
Do
you understand and enjoy your teachers’ lesson on these subjects?
………………………………………
6.
During
lecture the teacher continues talking, while you sit and listen. True/False.
7.
Up
to what level would you like to offer these subjects? Primary six, JSS/SSS,
Tertiary.
8.
How
often do your teachers use the following teaching aids? (Very often, Often, Not
at all).
(a)
Pictures
…………………………….. Television……………………………………..
(b)
Films
strips ………………………… Maps
…………………………………………….
(c)
Radio
………………………………….
9.
What
problems do you face in learning?
(a)
Lack
of teachers
(b)
Lack
of textbooks
(c)
Lack
of teaching aids
(d)
Lack
of good methods of teaching the subjects
(e)
Lack
of syllabus
(f)
Lack
of teaching space (classroom)
(g)
Lack
of much attention from the teacher
(h)
Time
limited