Abstract
Science process skills (SPS) are skills that occur naturally and spontaneously in our minds as we think individually, collectively and logically about how the world or nature works. Science exposes the knowledge about how the world works. It is this scientific knowledge that builds up scientific character which modern science teachings tries to nurture in the learner. Consequently, SPS are transferable skills needed to undertake meaningful scientific enquiry. This paper highlighted the different science process skills and how some could be developed as we learn science in school. Some advantages and disadvantages were discussed and conclusion drawn.
EDR8205 Week 7 Assignment: Develop the Foundation for a Quantitative Researc...eckchela
This is a North Central University course (EDR 8205-7): Week 7 Assignment: Develop the Foundation for a Quantitative Research Proposal. It is written in APA format, has been graded by Dr. Vance (A), and includes references. Most higher-education assignments are submitted to turnitin, so remember to paraphrase. Let us begin.
EDR8205 Week 7 Assignment: Develop the Foundation for a Quantitative Researc...eckchela
This is a North Central University course (EDR 8205-7): Week 7 Assignment: Develop the Foundation for a Quantitative Research Proposal. It is written in APA format, has been graded by Dr. Vance (A), and includes references. Most higher-education assignments are submitted to turnitin, so remember to paraphrase. Let us begin.
The Secondary School students in relation to Scientific Attitude and Achievem...iosrjce
One of the chief objectives of education is the development of desirable attitudes in the students. It is,
there fore, observable that the teachers must understand the various dimensions of an attitude. It is also to be kept in
view that we are required to develop several attitudes in the students like attitude towards studies, attitude towards
self, attitude towards colleagues, attitude towards certain ideals, etc. Attitude is purely a psychological concept.
From psychological point of view it is difficult to discriminate attitude from other psychological concepts like
interest, aptitude or appreciation. Still, it is defined as the readiness of mind to respond to an object, person or a
situation. It is something that is learned by an individual as he learns many other things in life. Attitude is an
orientation or disposition or a sort of readiness to react in a certain way. Which an individual carries with him in a
sort of latent form and it may become manifest in an individual’s behavior only when an occasion arises. When an
individual has to express his attitude he may react to them in a predetermined manner either favorably or
unfavorably or in different manner. Hence this study attempts to know the relationship of achievement in science
and scientific attitude among students and the found result from this study was that there is no significant
relationship in achievement in science and scientific attitude.
The peer-reviewed International Journal of Engineering Inventions (IJEI) is started with a mission to encourage contribution to research in Science and Technology. Encourage and motivate researchers in challenging areas of Sciences and Technology.
INFLUENCE OF PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS ON ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS’ CREATIVITY...IAEME Publication
Accounts of the influence of personality characteristics on architecture students’
creativity has largely been pedagogical in ‘modus operandi’. While only few records
have been documented on the didactic roles of studio Teachers in nurturing and
cultivating creativity among students. Creativity, as a phenomenon, has also been
engaged in diverse fields of human endeavours, namely, jurisdictions of arts,
philosophy, psychology, law, medical sciences, liberal arts and architecture and other
liberal arts. This study investigated the polar influences of extroversion-introversion
personality characteristics on students’ creativity in design studio course in order to
evaluate the Teachers’ didactic roles in schools. The research was carried out in a
survey of architecture students(n=225) in three selected schools of architecture in the
Southwest Nigeria. The findings suggested that in spite of polar differences of
extroverson and introversion, with the engagement of didactic tools by the design
studio Teachers and Instructors, there are lots of merger benefits and synergic
associations of attributes in the tutelage process of a well-seasoned professional
architects. From these findings, this study suggested that there is urgent need for
stakeholders, especially the studio Teachers, parents and guardians of architecture
school to understand typical personality attributes of students in order to orchestrate
the Gestalt applications in the desirable directions of career developments. This would
also assist the Architectural design studio Instructors and Teachers to emphasize the
pedagogical Tenets needed on the contents of the syllabi, the relevant indices in the
curricula grains and the specifics projects needed by individuals to study optimize the
latent potentials in the simile of personality attributes. This would lead to professional
competency in didactic handling of Architecture programmes with high-stake
achievements.
The current educational research conducted in the context of special education is an attempt to ascertain whether conceptual maps enhance memory and help a child with special learning difficulties in understanding a theoretical lesson, such as the lesson of history. That is why a first-grade Junior high school student diagnosed with special learning difficulties is chosen, who was discouraged by his ineffectual attempt to understand and retrace the lesson of history no longer showed any interest in the lesson. In the framework of this qualitative research, in order to verify the effectiveness of the conceptual maps, a personalized intervention is made in the lesson of history for the student of the first grade, constructing the conceptual maps on the computer with the help of the software program "Inspiration 9". The lessons were based on the book of the history of first-grade Junior high school and refer to the Classical era in Athens. The intervention program lasted five weeks and the student actively participated in this. Upon completion of the intervention, as well as the student's answers to the same test on the 5th and 7th week of intervention, together with the information given to us by the school teacher and the special education teacher in the integration section, verified the valuable help of conceptual charts in this lesson. In particular, their effectiveness in the field of education and in particular of special education was established and the conditions necessary for conceptual charts to help as much as possible in teaching were explored.
Effectiveness of Synectics Techniques in Teaching of Zoology at Higher Second...inventionjournals
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
CURRICULUM AND METHODS IN TEACHING SCIENCE
TOPIC: COMPETENCY BASED LESSON GUIDE
REPORTER: WELFREDO L. YU ,JR.
CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS
GRADUATE SCHOOL
An Investigation into the Relationship between Scientific Attitudes of VIII C...iosrjce
In this study the investigator tries to understand measure and identify the relationship between
scientific attitude and achievement level of science in VIII class Urdu medium minority students. It also
proposes to study the influence of some of the personal and demographic variables and identify the causes for
variations in scientific attitude and the level of attainment they reach in science education with different family
backgrounds. By studying these factors it may be possible to improve the standards in science education by
adopting innovations in Science Teaching and suggest remedial measures so as to bring uniformity in science
education at secondary level Urdu medium students on par with other media pupil.
Tesla T-Pack Instructional Design Model in Virtual Reality for Deeper Learnin...2dimpaian
The presentation is related to the Instructional Design of the TESLA project; an innovative instructional design constitutes the basis of the Palestinian Universities Curriculum redesign to incorporate Virtual Reality Environments in the Higher Education teaching and learning practice.
In general, TESLA project will enable Palestinian HEIs to offer higher capabilities in translating some major key-concept into a dynamic and a fully interactive VR component.
Due to the special geopolitical context of Palestinian territories and restrictions imposed by the occupation, the virtual reality will offer students, researcher and academic staff in Palestinian universities the ability to conduct research in simulated virtual labs and avoiding on the same time mobility issues, access to material, lack of specialized laboratories, and the expensive character of such experiences.
On the other hand, virtual reality will be expanded in this project to include the instruction of GIS courses by a common learning management system using maps and built-in GIS tools which enable students to perform tests and simulate real-life conditions in an instructional evaluated context.
The main characteristics of the VR project will tend to offer better service then consolidate multiple functions into one tool, decreasing need for supplies and equipment, empowerment of users, improved interface, increased customizability, increased longevity, increased productivity, reduced user effort, reduced environmental impact, and finally saving of money.
Aims and Objectives
❖ Concrete aims
● Involving Palestinian HEI's in Research Movement related to Virtual Reality in Europe.
● Encourage Palestinian researchers and academics to have an interest in topics related to Ergonomics, Cognitive Psychology, and Human Impact.
● Reduce the cost of material related to experimentation and mobility issues.
● Reduce risks by offering simulated controlled environment and immersive learning experience.
● Involving Palestinian 3D Modellers and Programmers into the VR development process.
❖ Concrete Objectives
● Setting-up a common VR development framework throughout Palestinian HEI’s providing excellence in term of instructional design, development, and exploitation of services.
● Designing, piloting, and evaluating first courses which integrate the VR concept.
● Creating an international research network about VR integration into instructional technologies.
● Implementing immersive learning experience into technical courses with a high - level of abstraction like topography, criminology, and geography.
REFERENCE
TESLA / ERASMUS+ PROJECT
http://www.tesla-vr.net/index.php/en/index.php
The purpose of this research is to know how the attitude of junior high school students to science mathematics with three indicators adopted from TOSRA are: 1) pleasure in learning science, 2) interest to increase study time of science, and 3) interest in a career in the science field. This research uses survey type research with design research is quantitative design. This research was conducted in several junior high schools in Muaro Jambi district with total 2815 of total students. The instruments used are attitude questionnaires and interview sheets. The data analysis used for quantitative data is the descriptive statistical type and reinforced by interview analysis. The result of the research shows that students with the indicator of pleasure in learning science, and interest in increasing the study time dominant IPA has a good attitude category, while the indicator of career interest in the field of IPA dominant has a fairly good attitude category.
Relationship Between Metacognition, Attitude And Academic Achievement Of Seco...iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSRJRME) is an open access journal that publishes articles which contribute new results in all areas of research & method in education. The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to focus on advanced research & method in education concepts and establishing new collaborations in these areas.
Promoting Geoscience STEM Interest in Native American Students: GIS, Geovisualization, and
Reconceptualizing Spatial Thinking Skills .......................................................................................................................... 1
Donna M. Delparte, R. Thomas Richardson, Karla Bradley Eitel, Sammy Matsaw Jr. and Teresa Cohn
Using Coh-Metrix to Analyze Chinese ESL Learners’ Writing....................................................................................... 16
Weiwei Xu and Ming Liu
The Factors Affecting the Adaptation of Junior High School Students with Severe Disabilities to Inclusive or
Segregated Educational Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 27
Li Ju Chen
Supporting to Learn Calculus Through E-test with Feedback and Self-regulation .................................................... 43
Yung-Ling Lai and Jung-Chih Chen
Authentic Instructional Materials and the Communicative Language Teaching Approach of German as Foreign
Language in Uganda ............................................................................................................................................................ 61
Christopher B. Mugimu and Samuel Sekiziyivu
An Evaluation of the New School Administrator Assignment System Applied in Recent Years in Turkey............ 75
Tarık SOYDAN
Antecedents of Newly Qualified Teachers’ Turnover Intentions: Evidence from Sweden ...................................... 103
Dijana Tiplic, Eli Lejonberg and Eyvind Elstad
Multiple Intelligences in the Omani EFL context: How Well Aligned are Textbooks to Students’ Intelligence
Profiles? ............................................................................................................................................................................... 128
Fawzia Al Seyabi and Hind A’Zaabi
Science Process Skills in Relation to Values Gained through Learning Scienceijtsrd
Science is not only of acquiring knowledge about facts, theories, or gaining text book’s theoretical generalizations. Doing Science means applying the processes to reach the knowledge and process data. The process of doing science should bring in holistic development of the children including the development of values. The process of doing science involves Science process skills. So in this study, the researcher has attempted to find the relationship between science process skills and science values of class 8 students in Mysuru, Karnataka State. Research findings have shown that there is a positive relationship between science process skills and science values. And gender has no influence on the relationship between science process skills and science values. The implications of the study are discussed in this paper. Vasudha C R "Science Process Skills in Relation to Values Gained through Learning Science" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-1 , December 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd49089.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/49089/science-process-skills-in-relation-to-values-gained-through-learning-science/vasudha-c-r
The Secondary School students in relation to Scientific Attitude and Achievem...iosrjce
One of the chief objectives of education is the development of desirable attitudes in the students. It is,
there fore, observable that the teachers must understand the various dimensions of an attitude. It is also to be kept in
view that we are required to develop several attitudes in the students like attitude towards studies, attitude towards
self, attitude towards colleagues, attitude towards certain ideals, etc. Attitude is purely a psychological concept.
From psychological point of view it is difficult to discriminate attitude from other psychological concepts like
interest, aptitude or appreciation. Still, it is defined as the readiness of mind to respond to an object, person or a
situation. It is something that is learned by an individual as he learns many other things in life. Attitude is an
orientation or disposition or a sort of readiness to react in a certain way. Which an individual carries with him in a
sort of latent form and it may become manifest in an individual’s behavior only when an occasion arises. When an
individual has to express his attitude he may react to them in a predetermined manner either favorably or
unfavorably or in different manner. Hence this study attempts to know the relationship of achievement in science
and scientific attitude among students and the found result from this study was that there is no significant
relationship in achievement in science and scientific attitude.
The peer-reviewed International Journal of Engineering Inventions (IJEI) is started with a mission to encourage contribution to research in Science and Technology. Encourage and motivate researchers in challenging areas of Sciences and Technology.
INFLUENCE OF PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS ON ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS’ CREATIVITY...IAEME Publication
Accounts of the influence of personality characteristics on architecture students’
creativity has largely been pedagogical in ‘modus operandi’. While only few records
have been documented on the didactic roles of studio Teachers in nurturing and
cultivating creativity among students. Creativity, as a phenomenon, has also been
engaged in diverse fields of human endeavours, namely, jurisdictions of arts,
philosophy, psychology, law, medical sciences, liberal arts and architecture and other
liberal arts. This study investigated the polar influences of extroversion-introversion
personality characteristics on students’ creativity in design studio course in order to
evaluate the Teachers’ didactic roles in schools. The research was carried out in a
survey of architecture students(n=225) in three selected schools of architecture in the
Southwest Nigeria. The findings suggested that in spite of polar differences of
extroverson and introversion, with the engagement of didactic tools by the design
studio Teachers and Instructors, there are lots of merger benefits and synergic
associations of attributes in the tutelage process of a well-seasoned professional
architects. From these findings, this study suggested that there is urgent need for
stakeholders, especially the studio Teachers, parents and guardians of architecture
school to understand typical personality attributes of students in order to orchestrate
the Gestalt applications in the desirable directions of career developments. This would
also assist the Architectural design studio Instructors and Teachers to emphasize the
pedagogical Tenets needed on the contents of the syllabi, the relevant indices in the
curricula grains and the specifics projects needed by individuals to study optimize the
latent potentials in the simile of personality attributes. This would lead to professional
competency in didactic handling of Architecture programmes with high-stake
achievements.
The current educational research conducted in the context of special education is an attempt to ascertain whether conceptual maps enhance memory and help a child with special learning difficulties in understanding a theoretical lesson, such as the lesson of history. That is why a first-grade Junior high school student diagnosed with special learning difficulties is chosen, who was discouraged by his ineffectual attempt to understand and retrace the lesson of history no longer showed any interest in the lesson. In the framework of this qualitative research, in order to verify the effectiveness of the conceptual maps, a personalized intervention is made in the lesson of history for the student of the first grade, constructing the conceptual maps on the computer with the help of the software program "Inspiration 9". The lessons were based on the book of the history of first-grade Junior high school and refer to the Classical era in Athens. The intervention program lasted five weeks and the student actively participated in this. Upon completion of the intervention, as well as the student's answers to the same test on the 5th and 7th week of intervention, together with the information given to us by the school teacher and the special education teacher in the integration section, verified the valuable help of conceptual charts in this lesson. In particular, their effectiveness in the field of education and in particular of special education was established and the conditions necessary for conceptual charts to help as much as possible in teaching were explored.
Effectiveness of Synectics Techniques in Teaching of Zoology at Higher Second...inventionjournals
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
CURRICULUM AND METHODS IN TEACHING SCIENCE
TOPIC: COMPETENCY BASED LESSON GUIDE
REPORTER: WELFREDO L. YU ,JR.
CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS
GRADUATE SCHOOL
An Investigation into the Relationship between Scientific Attitudes of VIII C...iosrjce
In this study the investigator tries to understand measure and identify the relationship between
scientific attitude and achievement level of science in VIII class Urdu medium minority students. It also
proposes to study the influence of some of the personal and demographic variables and identify the causes for
variations in scientific attitude and the level of attainment they reach in science education with different family
backgrounds. By studying these factors it may be possible to improve the standards in science education by
adopting innovations in Science Teaching and suggest remedial measures so as to bring uniformity in science
education at secondary level Urdu medium students on par with other media pupil.
Tesla T-Pack Instructional Design Model in Virtual Reality for Deeper Learnin...2dimpaian
The presentation is related to the Instructional Design of the TESLA project; an innovative instructional design constitutes the basis of the Palestinian Universities Curriculum redesign to incorporate Virtual Reality Environments in the Higher Education teaching and learning practice.
In general, TESLA project will enable Palestinian HEIs to offer higher capabilities in translating some major key-concept into a dynamic and a fully interactive VR component.
Due to the special geopolitical context of Palestinian territories and restrictions imposed by the occupation, the virtual reality will offer students, researcher and academic staff in Palestinian universities the ability to conduct research in simulated virtual labs and avoiding on the same time mobility issues, access to material, lack of specialized laboratories, and the expensive character of such experiences.
On the other hand, virtual reality will be expanded in this project to include the instruction of GIS courses by a common learning management system using maps and built-in GIS tools which enable students to perform tests and simulate real-life conditions in an instructional evaluated context.
The main characteristics of the VR project will tend to offer better service then consolidate multiple functions into one tool, decreasing need for supplies and equipment, empowerment of users, improved interface, increased customizability, increased longevity, increased productivity, reduced user effort, reduced environmental impact, and finally saving of money.
Aims and Objectives
❖ Concrete aims
● Involving Palestinian HEI's in Research Movement related to Virtual Reality in Europe.
● Encourage Palestinian researchers and academics to have an interest in topics related to Ergonomics, Cognitive Psychology, and Human Impact.
● Reduce the cost of material related to experimentation and mobility issues.
● Reduce risks by offering simulated controlled environment and immersive learning experience.
● Involving Palestinian 3D Modellers and Programmers into the VR development process.
❖ Concrete Objectives
● Setting-up a common VR development framework throughout Palestinian HEI’s providing excellence in term of instructional design, development, and exploitation of services.
● Designing, piloting, and evaluating first courses which integrate the VR concept.
● Creating an international research network about VR integration into instructional technologies.
● Implementing immersive learning experience into technical courses with a high - level of abstraction like topography, criminology, and geography.
REFERENCE
TESLA / ERASMUS+ PROJECT
http://www.tesla-vr.net/index.php/en/index.php
The purpose of this research is to know how the attitude of junior high school students to science mathematics with three indicators adopted from TOSRA are: 1) pleasure in learning science, 2) interest to increase study time of science, and 3) interest in a career in the science field. This research uses survey type research with design research is quantitative design. This research was conducted in several junior high schools in Muaro Jambi district with total 2815 of total students. The instruments used are attitude questionnaires and interview sheets. The data analysis used for quantitative data is the descriptive statistical type and reinforced by interview analysis. The result of the research shows that students with the indicator of pleasure in learning science, and interest in increasing the study time dominant IPA has a good attitude category, while the indicator of career interest in the field of IPA dominant has a fairly good attitude category.
Relationship Between Metacognition, Attitude And Academic Achievement Of Seco...iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSRJRME) is an open access journal that publishes articles which contribute new results in all areas of research & method in education. The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to focus on advanced research & method in education concepts and establishing new collaborations in these areas.
Promoting Geoscience STEM Interest in Native American Students: GIS, Geovisualization, and
Reconceptualizing Spatial Thinking Skills .......................................................................................................................... 1
Donna M. Delparte, R. Thomas Richardson, Karla Bradley Eitel, Sammy Matsaw Jr. and Teresa Cohn
Using Coh-Metrix to Analyze Chinese ESL Learners’ Writing....................................................................................... 16
Weiwei Xu and Ming Liu
The Factors Affecting the Adaptation of Junior High School Students with Severe Disabilities to Inclusive or
Segregated Educational Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 27
Li Ju Chen
Supporting to Learn Calculus Through E-test with Feedback and Self-regulation .................................................... 43
Yung-Ling Lai and Jung-Chih Chen
Authentic Instructional Materials and the Communicative Language Teaching Approach of German as Foreign
Language in Uganda ............................................................................................................................................................ 61
Christopher B. Mugimu and Samuel Sekiziyivu
An Evaluation of the New School Administrator Assignment System Applied in Recent Years in Turkey............ 75
Tarık SOYDAN
Antecedents of Newly Qualified Teachers’ Turnover Intentions: Evidence from Sweden ...................................... 103
Dijana Tiplic, Eli Lejonberg and Eyvind Elstad
Multiple Intelligences in the Omani EFL context: How Well Aligned are Textbooks to Students’ Intelligence
Profiles? ............................................................................................................................................................................... 128
Fawzia Al Seyabi and Hind A’Zaabi
Science Process Skills in Relation to Values Gained through Learning Scienceijtsrd
Science is not only of acquiring knowledge about facts, theories, or gaining text book’s theoretical generalizations. Doing Science means applying the processes to reach the knowledge and process data. The process of doing science should bring in holistic development of the children including the development of values. The process of doing science involves Science process skills. So in this study, the researcher has attempted to find the relationship between science process skills and science values of class 8 students in Mysuru, Karnataka State. Research findings have shown that there is a positive relationship between science process skills and science values. And gender has no influence on the relationship between science process skills and science values. The implications of the study are discussed in this paper. Vasudha C R "Science Process Skills in Relation to Values Gained through Learning Science" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-1 , December 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd49089.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/49089/science-process-skills-in-relation-to-values-gained-through-learning-science/vasudha-c-r
The Singapore Science Curriculum (Primary)David Yeng
The Singapore Science Curriculum - One of the most advanced and holistic curriculum in the world. Our SIPYP curriculum content are based on this syllabus. Once again, this shows you why knowledge of cyclic process is equally important than knowing the cycle.
Teaching Skills in Basic Sciences Implication for Quality Teacher Education BabayemiJohnOlakunle1
This paper investigated the effects of crossword-picture puzzle (CPP) and gender on students’ attitude to Basic Science. A pretest-posttest quasi experimental design was adopted. The sample comprised 389 JSS II Basic Science Students from nine schools randomly selected in three States (Oyo, Ogun and Ondo) in Southwestern Nigeria. Four instruments used were-Teachers’ Instructional Guides for: Crossword-Picture Puzzle Teaching Strategy, Conventional Lecture Method; Basic Science Students’ Attitude Scale (r=0.80); and Evaluation Sheets for assessing research assistants. Three hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Data were analysed using ANCOVA and mean scores. Results revealed that treatment had significant main effect on students’ attitude to basic science (F (2,389) =11.51; p<0.05; ᵑ2=.06). Crossword-picture puzzle enhanced attitude scores ( =58.43) than Conventional Lecture Method ( =52.08). Gender had no significant main effect on students’ attitude scores (F (1,389) =.404; p>.05; ᵑ2 =.001). The interaction effect of treatment and gender on attitude scores was not significant (F(2,389) =.477; p>.05; ᵑ2=.003).Crossword -picture puzzle strategy is therefore, recommended to be adopted by Basic Science teachers and curriculum planners in enhancing students’ attitude to Basic Science.
Students Attitudes towards Science Education Evidence from Secondary Schools ...ijtsrd
This study examine on secondary school students’ attitude towards science education in Onitsha South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population for this study consisted of all the senior secondary school students in the eight secondary schools in Onitsha South of Anambra State. In each of these schools, simple random sampling technique was used to select 15 students each from senior secondary schools. This total of 90 students was used as the sampled schools. Data were collected from the questionnaire distributed to the senior secondary schools students. The hypothesis was tested using one sample t test with the aid of SPSS version 20. The study revealed that the attitude of students in science significantly affects their science education in Onitsha South Local Government Area of Anambra State. It is therefore, recommended that for the teacher to improve the students’ attitude toward science, they can use learning methods that can attract students’ interest to learn about science. On this note, effort should be made by parents, teachers and governments to maintain and increase the positive attitude of students towards science in secondary schools. Chikendu, Rebecca E. | Obikezie, Maxwell, C. "Students Attitudes towards Science Education: Evidence from Secondary Schools in Onitsha South of Anambra State" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-1 , December 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd47782.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/47782/students-attitudes-towards-science-education-evidence-from-secondary-schools-in-onitsha-south-of-anambra-state/chikendu-rebecca-e
Yager, stuart o the role of student and teacher creativity nfaerj v25 n3 2012William Kritsonis
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, Editor-in-Chief, NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS (Founded 1982). Dr. Kritsonis has served as an elementary school teacher, elementary and middle school principal, superintendent of schools, director of student teaching and field experiences, professor, author, consultant, and journal editor. Dr. Kritsonis has considerable experience in chairing PhD dissertations and master thesis and has supervised practicums for teacher candidates, curriculum supervisors, central office personnel, principals, and superintendents. He also has experience in teaching in doctoral and masters programs in elementary and secondary education as well as educational leadership and supervision. He has earned the rank as professor at three universities in two states, including successful post-tenure reviews.
The study examines the effect of improvisation of teacher-made instructional media on students’ performance in some selected primary science concepts. Thus, a pre-test and post-test, non-randomized experimental design was adopted for the study. Three thousand, three hundred and sixty-eight (3,368) primary six pupils from 48 public primary schools in Akwa Ibom State formed the population while two hundred and nineteen primary six pupils from two schools formed the sample for the study. The two intact classes were exposed to standard and improvised science equipment. A Primary Science Performance Test (PSPT) instrument was used to collect data before and after each lesson. A t-test statistical analysis revealed that there is no significant difference of the post-test performance of intact classes exposed to improvised science equipment and those standard equipment indicating that pupils benefited equally from the standardized and improvised equipment with t-calculated score of 1.34 below the t-critical 2.92. It is recommended that the government should organize workshop on the use of improvised materials to change the orientation of the teacher centred instructional approach to teaching primary science.
Team Teaching Strategy and Students' Interest in Basic Science in Anambra Stateijtsrd
The study investigated the effect of team teaching strategy on students' interest in Basic Science and Technology in Junior Secondary Schools in Anambra State. The quasi experimental design was adopted. The sample consisted of 150 JSS II students from four co educational Schools in Aguata Education Zone of Anambra State Nigeria. The experimental group comprised 76 students made up of 39 boys and 37 girls, while 74 students were used as control comprising 36 boys and 38 girls. The instruments for data collection was Basic Science and Technology interest Scale BSTIS with reliability coefficient of 0.98. Data obtained were analyzed using mean and standard deviation for research questions and analysis of covariance ANCOVA for the hypotheses. The results from the study showed a significant difference in interest scores of students exposed to Basic Science and Technology using team teaching strategy and their counterparts exposed to Basic Science and Technology using conventional teaching strategy. It also revealed gender has significant difference in interest of students exposed to Basic Science and Technology using team teaching strategy in favour of boys. The combined effect of exposing students to team teaching strategy and their gender significantly affected their interest in Basic Science and technology. On the premise of the findings, the study posit that team teaching Strategy has been very effective in teaching and learning of Basic Science and Technology in the classrooms. Thus, teachers are enjoined to use of team teaching strategy to enhance students' interest in the classrooms as well as improve teachers' classroom productivity. Okechukwu, Obiebere Rita | Prof. (Rev Sr) Felicia Opara "Team Teaching Strategy and Students' Interest in Basic Science in Anambra State" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-6 , October 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd47542.pdf Paper URL : https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/47542/team-teaching-strategy-and-students'-interest-in-basic-science-in-anambra-state/okechukwu-obiebere-rita
This research aimed for developing Inquiry Worksheet to facilitate the process skill. Inquiry Worksheet gave the opportunity for student to make good observations in giving hypothesis, designing the experiment, collecting, analyzing, and inferring the data. To involve the students in Inquiry process is the important point in Science lessons which can help the students to develop Science literacy and give the opportunity to drill their Science process skill. This research used the steps of developing 4P but the fourth step was not used, this analysis used the descriptive qualitative. Based on the validation result showed the Lesson Plan (RPP) and Inquiry Worksheet (LKS) had been developed were in valid category. The implementation of the good Lesson Plan for Evaluation Results was classically achieved. The process skill obtained 100 for the average score. For pretest and posttest, the students obtained 82.85 and 57.14. Learning using the Inquiry worksheet showed good responses by the students. The conclusion of this research was Inquiry Worksheet competent to facilitate the process skills.
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2. DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS AMONG NIGERIAN SECONDARY SCHOOL SCIENCE STUDENTS AND PUPILS: AN OPINION
Idiege et al. 014
In Nigeria, the seemingly lacking provision of educational
experience with sufficient details in theoretical and
practical or experimental work for students can only be
enhanced with the development of adequate science
process skills (Ango, 2002). Science process skills among
Nigerian secondary school students and pupils seemed to
be poorly developed considering the fact that not many a
student is exposed to science practical activities at the
afore-mentioned levels. There is urgent need to nip it in the
bod by encouraging science teachers and students to
participate actively in science related activities that would
boast the development of science process skills. The
traditional or conventional “nature- corner” found prevailing
and predominantly too in primary school classrooms in
Nigeria, and used to serve as “laboratory” do not seem to
serve adequately its purpose. In realization of this also,
Kenya through Strengthening Mathematics and Science
Education (SMASE) project, adopted the ASEI (an
acronym for Activity, Student, Experiment and
Improvisation) approach to the teaching and learning of
science in school (Mutisya, Rotich and Rotich, 2013). The
approach, indeed, simplified the learning of science,
excited and activated students’ knowledge and developed
their senses of responsibility. In this approach, the learner
is encouraged to behave matured in the performance of
science inquiry tasks. These tasks involved the use of
science process skills.
SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS (SPS) DEFINED
Science process skills have been defined by many science
educationalists (Al-Rabaani, 2014; Gbamanja, 2002;
Karamustafaoglu, 2011; Malhi, 2017; Maneerat, 2016;
Onwioduokit, 2013; Vittiand Torres, 2006) as inquiry skills
used by scientists in their scientific investigations. They
are skills that help the learner build up competence in
searching for knowledge and information in the field of
sciences through scientific method sustenance and
arousal of interest in future science-based pursuits.
Science Process Skills (SPS) are skills which provide
frameworks on how scientists work, think and studies
problem seeking for solution in a scientific manner.
Specifically, Onwioduokit (2013), defined science process
skills (SPS) as skills needed to undertake meaningful
scientific enquiry. Yumusak (2016), defined SPS as
transferable skills that are applicable to many sciences
and reflects the behaviour of scientists. These skills
facilitate the learning of science, ensures active students’
participation, have students develop the sense of
undertaking responsibility in their own learning, increase
the permanence of learning, having students acquire
research ways and methods by ensuring their thoughts
and behaviours like a scientist. SPS are the building blocks
of critical thinking and inquiry in science (Raj and Devi,
2014). Science process skills are special skills and ways
of investigation that require: planning course of actions,
carrying out activities, collecting data, organizing and
interpreting data; and reaching conclusion (Vitti and
Torres, 2006). Therefore, SPS is very critical for
implementation of inquiry-based teaching.
Gbamanja (2002), observed that SPS formed the basis for
building the Nigerian primary school science curriculum.
The idea is that once the skills have been developed in the
child, he or she lives with the attitudes for life. Science
process skills are therefore, special skills that simplify the
learning of science, activate or make students become
very committed to their learning or studies, and as well
develop the students’ sense of responsibility to take
charge of their own learning, increases permanency of
learning and research methods (Karamustafaoglu, 2011).
Accordingly, science process skills are classified broadly
into two (2) categories;
i. Basic Science Process Skills (BSPS), and
ii. Integrated Science Process Skills (ISPS).
However, science process skills are inseparable in
practice from the conceptual understanding that is
involved in learning and in applying science (Malhi, 2017).
Classroom studies on scientific reasoning have centered
on the basic and integrated science process skills over the
past decades; and many researchers have focused their
attention on these skills (Brotherton andPreece, 1995;
Germann and Aram, 1996; Harlen, 1999; cited in
Karamustafaoglu (2011). Basic Process Skills (BSPS) are:
observing, classifying, measuring, communicating,
inferring and predicting. Whereas, the Integrated Basic
Process Skills (IBPS) include: identifying and defining
variables, collecting and transforming data, constructing
tables of data and graphs, describing relationship between
variables, interpreting data, manipulating materials,
recording data, formulating hypotheses, designing
investigations, drawing conclusions and generalizing. The
integrated science process skills (ISPS) are the terminal
skills for solving problems or doing science experiments.
Accordingly, Karamustafoaglu (2011) observed that the
ability to carry out ISPS is akin to hypothetico-deductive
reasoning. However, SPS are generally the thinking skills
that we use to get information, think on the problems and
formulate the results. There are also the skills that
scientists use in their studies to understand and develop
the information cognitively. These skills are appropriate for
all science fields, and they reflect on the correct behaviour
of scientists while they are solving a problem and planning
an experiment. They also constitute the essence of the
thinking and research within science (NARST, 2011; Raj
and Davis, 2014; Yumusak, 2016).
It is more important for science students to learn how to
apply science from science process skills than learning
merely reality, concepts, generalizations, theories and
laws in science lessons. Consequently, it becomes
necessary for them to pick up the habit of science process
skills which are considered to efficient in learning and
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teaching; and perhaps engage themselves in significant
places of teaching programmes in the country. For
instance, Science Advancement Process Approach
(SAPA) developed by the American Association for the
Advancement of Science between 1963 and 1974 focused
specifically on elementary and high school science
curriculum (Preece and Brotherton, 1997) cited in
Karamustafaoglu (2011).
At research based science laboratories, the development
of science process skills enables students to construct and
solve problems, engage in critical thinking, deciding and
finding answers to their curiosity, rather than having them
to memorize the concepts (Gbamanja, 2002). Science
process skills construct the framework of research based
laboratory applications. With the research based
laboratory activities, students are able to learn
meaningfully, use science process skills and familiarizing
themselves with the process of how they can construct the
information they gathered from science lessons. In order
for the research based science labs to be impressive, then,
effective laboratory environment should be developed (Al-
Rabaani, 2014; Mutisya, Rotich and Rotich, 2013; Zeidan
and Jayosi,2015; Yumusak, 2016).
Ango (2002) have argued that, within the context of
Nigerian culture and schools, practical work under the
guidance of competent teachers with scientific equipment
and procedures are vital aspects of scientific training. She
argued that all school science instruction should include
practical work as a substantial proportion of instructional
program. This is because the benefits of practical work are
many, it engenders not only skills which are appropriate for
scientific inquiry, but also inculcates attitude and
conceptual perspectives which are necessary for skilled
scientific inquiry. She contended that practical work is
important for Nigerian children because so many do come
from home backgrounds in which a scientific view point
and empirical experimentation are simply not part of their
cultural heritage.
The concept of the spiral curriculum adopted in Nigeria
education system, provides an appropriate guide for the
teaching and studying of process skills in science.
Appropriate selection of science process skills can be
used or taught and studied in the early years of primary
school. They young students can be given opportunity to
observe, handle things and explore the environment
(Ango, 2002). The basic learning which pupils achieve
from these initial experiences can be used as basis for
building a more extensive understanding of science
process skills in the later years of primary and secondary
school. Therefore, Basic Science Process Skills (BSPS)
are foundational skills for the development of more
complex integrated skills employed more often at higher
levels of secondary and tertiary education.
THE BASIC SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS (BSPS)
These skills include the following:
i. Observation: Observation involves all the senses
and no matter what discipline one is in; he or she needs to
be able to observe the details of situation, object or a
rapport. Therefore, observation process is a very crucial
requirement in science teaching and learning. Observation
skills may include the use of senses of seeing, hearing,
feelings, touching and smelling. Observation results
constitute primary experience or a primary source which is
a major ingredient in science learning. The ability to make
good observations is also essential to the development of
other science process skills. The simplest observations,
made using only the senses, are called qualitative
observations. However, observation that involve a
number or quantity are said to be quantitative
observations (Vitti and Torres, 2006). Quantitative
observations give more precise information than our
senses alone. Good, productive observations are detailed
and accurately written or drawn descriptions which
students need to be prompted with to produce as elaborate
descriptions. For example, if something is changing,
students should be prompted to include before, during and
after appearances in their observations. Where possible,
students should be encouraged to name what is being
observed.
Development of observation skill: Observing qualities
can demonstrated by using the five (5) senses, using
words to describe what is seen, felt, heard, smelled, and
(if appropriate) tasted. Noticing details in objects, breaking
things into parts or different components, name and
describe the parts, draw what the learner see and label
parts of the drawing. For instance, when pupils are blind
folded and instructed to use their hands, ears, nostrils and
tongues to distinguish between coins and plastics, tasty
food or fruits, perfumes and different sounds of objects
respectively. They are using other senses than sight in
observing the differences. The ability to identify
characteristic changes, compare objects and sequence of
events depicts observational skill.
ii. Communication: This is the second of the basic
science process skills that goes hand in hand with
observation. Students have to communicate in order to
share their observations with someone else. The
communication must be clear and effective if the other
person is to understand the information. One of the keys
to effective communication is to use so-called “referents”.
That is, references to items that the other person is already
familiar with. For example, we often describe colours using
“referents” like; sky blue, green grass, yellow lemon, black
charcoal, etc. to depict particular shades of blue, green,
yellow or black. The idea is to communicate using
descriptive words for which both people share a common
understanding. Without referents, we assume to open door
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to misunderstandings. For instance, if we just say hot or
rough, our audience might have a different idea of how hot
or how rough. Similarly, describing size of objects could be
either larger or smaller than any size of shoes, shirts, cap,
etc.
Generally, communication takes the form of talking,
listening, writing, reading, drawing, or by using facial or
bodily structures. Teachers should help students know
how to communicate their needs, feelings and ideas.
Teachers should provide opportunities for such
communication to be possible. Communication is a skill
that must be developed in students. During communication
exercise, the students should communicate among
themselves or with the teacher their problems, doubts or
arguments regarding procedures. At the end of the
exercise, discussions will bring out what each individuals
or groups of students found out and whether these findings
compare favourably with other finding.
Development of communication skill: Communication
qualities are demonstrated by ways involved in the
process of receiving, spreading and sharing information
and ideas in class and other social activities.
Communication is expressed through speaking, listening
or writing to express ideas or meanings. It involves using
and explaining the meaning of symbols, using charts,
graphs and tables to present information, positing
questions clearly, reporting, experiments to enable others
to repeat the experiment, recording information from
investigations, drawing and making notes, etc. the ability
to translate information received into other forms skill. For
instance, students or pupils may be asked to describe or
present information about objects seen in classroom or
elsewhere, and record information obtained from such
objects. Again, the teacher may engage the
students/pupils to share their different ideas on what it
takes to cook any meal of one’s choice.
iii. Measurement: This is the determination of that
degree to which the objects have those properties. It is just
a special case of observing and communicating. When we
measure some property, we compare the property to a
defined referent called “unit”. A measurement statement
contains two parts, a number to tell us “how much” or “how
many”, and a name for the unit to tell us how much of
what? The use of the number makes a measurement a
quantitative observation. Measures in weights, distances,
areas, volumes and time are important in all spheres of life;
especially, in the study and application of scientific
knowledge (Vitti and Torres, 2006). Measurement gives us
a better description of the item under consideration.
Development of measurement skill: The essence of
measurement is to obtain more accurate observations.
Therefore, the ability to identify the measurement required,
specify the instrument to be used, compare the
measurement with the specific instrument, add up the total
measurement for the purpose of determining the accuracy
is a demonstration of measurement skills. For instance,
when the pupils or students are able to;
(i) Count and compare quantity of items in different
groups
(ii) Recognize the pattern from a table of numbers.
(iii) Use numbers to record phenomena e.g. like in an
electric fan regulator; 0 = stop, 1 = slow; 2 = fast; 3 =
faster; 4 = fastest; to reflect the speed of oscillation.
(iv) Compare objects using numbers e.g. (i) 60 seconds =
1 minutes (ii) 2 persons = 1 bicycle (iii) 4 persons = 1
car.
(v) Using tools correctly e.g. (i) using ruler to measure
length of a rod (ii) using thermometer to measure temp
of water.
(vi) Choosing and using standard unit.
(vii) Comparing time, distance, area and volume with
relevant units. Etc. e.g. comparing volume of contents
in different dimensions of container.
For instance, teacher may engage the pupils in an activity
to find out if two (2) apples weigh the same as one (1)
mango fruit. This would facilitate the development of
measuring skill in the learner.
iv. Classification: This is the ability to be able to sort
objects or phenomenon into groups or order, based on
observation or measurement or even both. Grouping
objects or events is a way of imposing order based on
similarities, differences and interrelationships (Vitti and
Torres, 2006). This is an important step towards a better
understanding of the different objects and events in the
world. Students can be serially ordered according to
height, size, calories per serving meals, shapes, etc. the
ability to classify or group correctly requires careful
observation of similarities or distinguishing characteristics.
Through the knowledge of classification, scientists have
been able to give specific names to specific objects.
In fact, classification makes taxonomy easier. Taxonomy
is the science of arrangement of objects or things so as to
give them specific names. Classification attempts to
arrange the great variety of things, objects or events into
organized and logical categories. Important for
classification are structure, function, development and
evolutionary history. However, there are several different
methods of classification. Perhaps, the simplest method is
serial ordering into rank order based on some specific
property.
Nevertheless, two (2) other methods of classification are
“binary classification” and “multistage
classification”,(Vitti and Torres,2006). In a binary
classification, a set of objects is simply divided into two (2)
subsets on the basis of whether each object has or does
not have a particular property, e.g.
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i. Vertebrate and invertebrate animals
ii. Organic and inorganic compounds
iii. Soluble and insoluble salts.
iv. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, etc.
A multi-state classification is constructed by performing
consecutive binary classifications on a set of objects and
them on each of the ensuring subsets to form layers or
stages. It is completed when each of the objects in the
original set has been separated into a category by itself.
For example, the classification of some local animals using
physical and/or behavioral similarities and differences can
be made with ease. Also, the classification of organic
compounds into the different homologues of hydrocarbon
compounds (Alkane, Alkene, Alkyne), carboxylic acids
(Cyclic and Heterocyclic), amides, amines etc.
Development of classification skill: Classification skill
involves the process of grouping or sorting objects
according to certain characteristics for a purpose. When
there are many items or information available and when
these items or information are not organized according to
specific characteristics, then, we need to classify them by;
(i) Identify the general characteristics of the items.
(ii) Sort out items of the same characteristics into their
respective groups.
(iii) Identify other characteristics.
(iv) Repeat steps (i) to (iii) until there is only one item in
each group.
In doing so, the learner is:
(i) Detecting similarities
(ii) Grouping objects based on certain criterion
(iii) Using other criterion in group objects
(iv) Grouping objects in different ways either in terms of
colour, shape, size, smell, texture, height, weight etc.
For instance, the teacher may say that these are all
different coloured buttons. Now, I will put them into groups
according to their colours – red, blue, green. Now, I will
separate from each group container of the buttons with 2
(two) holes and those with four (4) holes. Could you please
sort out from within each coloured buttons those with three
(3) holes. This would facilitate the development of
classification skill in the learner.
v. Inferences: Unlike observations, which are direct
evidence gathered about an object, inferences are
explanations or interpretations that follow from the
observations. Inferences link what has been previously
experienced (Vitti and Torres, 2006). Consequently, we
use our past experiences to help us interpret our
observations.
Often times, many different inferences can be made based
on the same observation. Inferences may also change as
we make additional observations. However, we are
generally more confident about our inferences when our
observations fit well with our past experiences. Also, we
are confident about our inferences when our observations
fit well with our past experiences. Also, we are more
confident about out inferences as we gather more and
more supporting evidence. As teachers, we should advise
that when students are trying to make inferences, they will
often need to go back and make additional observations in
order to become more confident in their inferences. That is
simply saying that making additional observations will
reinforce our inferences, but sometimes, additional
information will cause us to modify or even reject earlier
inferences. In science, inferences about how things work
are continually constructed, modified, and even rejected
based on new observations.
In other words, inferences are derived from hypothesis. To
infer may mean to guess, to deduce, to imply, or to
conclude based on what has been observed. Inferences,
therefore, imply cause- and- effects relationships which
forma good basis for scientific thinking. Students should
be encouraged to make inferences based on several or
adequate evidence otherwise they may make mistakes.
For example, seeing one insect with only two (2) wings and
inferring that all insects have just a pair of wings may be a
wrong inference. Also, inferring that a gas which is
colourless and turns lime water milky is carbon (iv) oxide
gas (CO2) may be a wrong inference. Inference should be
drawn from specific relevant data.
Development of inferring skill: The qualities of making
inferences involved a process of making early conclusions
by relating previous experiences with immediate
observations (Malhi, 2017; Maneerat, 2016; Yumusak,
2016;). We need to infer possibly to plan actions or make
a choice and to analyze the cause of effect of decisions-
made. This can be achieved through: (i) observing the
situations or circumstances very keenly, (ii) state reason
why the situation or circumstances happened, (iii) provide
reason for your statement (s), (iv) check if the reasons
given are based on the opinions or observation from the
situations. If it is based on opinions, state why.
These qualities are depicted when you are:
(i) Using information from observations to make
reasonable early conclusions. For instance, one might
infer that it’s necessary to carry umbrella when the
cloud is thick, dark and heavy. This because, it might
rain shortly.
(ii) Making various possible interpretations from single
observation like for example: emergence of rainbow in
a dense cloud might mean that rains would be
unstoppable by the next day, week or month.
(iii) Able to identify the limitations of inferences. For
instance, one might infer that lagoons all have
crocodiles, fishes, snails or crabs.
(iv) Testing the accuracy of inferences through additional
observations.
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(v) Using inferences as a tool to determine the
appropriate additional observations.
For instance, the teacher may ask: what are your
assumptions on the concepts we discussed in class?
Example, I assume that this creature is an insect because
it has 6 (six) legs. What have you seen before that remind
you of this?. Why do you think that if I do this or that,
something is going to happen? These questions facilitate
the development of inferring skill.
vi. Prediction: Making predictions is making
educated guesses about the outcomes of future events. In
other words, in predictions, we are forecasting future
observations. The ability to make predictions about future
event allows us to successfully interact with the
environment around us. Prediction is based on both good
observation and inferences made about observed events.
Like inferences, predictions are based on both what we
observed as well as our past experiences. Indeed, they are
the mental models that we have built up from those
experiences. So, predictions are not just guesses.
Predictions based on our inferences or hypotheses about
events give us a way to test those hypotheses or
inferences. Then if the prediction turns out to be correct,
we would have greater confidence in our inference or
hypothesis. This is the basis for which scientists carry out
most of their scientific processes of inquiry or
investigations.
Development of predicting skill: Predicting is a process
of forecasting events based on observations and previous
experiences or certain pattern of reliable data. We predict
simply when accuracy is not essential in: (i) reducing the
number of choice, (ii) planning, (iii) considering choices.
However, we carryout predictions by:
- Observing conscientiously in order to gather data
- Identifying the pattern of the data
- Making suitable predictions based on the pattern or
past experiences.
These quantities are exhibited when one is:
(i) Using previous or present evidence to state incoming
events. For instance, students or pupils may be asked
to ascertain the presence of harmattan weather or
predict when harmattan weather sets in.
(ii) Able to differentiate between prediction and guessing.
e. g. unhappy person frown showing disapproval or
when wrinkle one’s brow in disapproval or thought.
However, a cheerful person is an indication of
happiness.
(iii) Using patterns of data explicitly to make projections.
(iv) Able to determine the outcomes from an action.
(v) Being cautious in making assumption about a certain
pattern of data beyond the evidence at hand.
(vi) Extrapolating and inserting data as a tool to predict.
e.g. (i) to predict scores from plotted graphs. (ii) to
predict numbers arithmetically or geometrically in
consecutive progressions of: 2,6,8,10…. 1,3,5,7,9…
1,3,5,7,11…
(vii) Posing questions such as what is going to happen if I
do this? Example, if one wing of a bird is removed,
would it fly again? How will we find out what will
happen? What are we going to do to find out what
happens? Again, if 5(five) cubes of sugar dissolved
easily in a glass of water, would 10(ten) cubes as well
dissolve with ease in the same glass of water? All
these type of questions facilitate the development of
predicting skill in learners/students.
THE INTEGRATED SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS (ISPS)
As mentioned earlier, the following science process skills;
manipulation, experimentation, controlling variables,
hypothesizing, prediction etc, are often referred to as
integrated science process skills because of its use in
combination with other science process skills unwittingly.
Perhaps, for relatively higher order thinking processes and
complex activities that characterize advanced level
students, they are often used combined with BSPS in
school activity. They are:
1. Manipulations: This skill requires the use of
manual dexterity to facilitate active participation from the
learners in a learning task. Basically, it involved students
exercising their individual ability to manoeuvre apparatus,
equipment or tools to obtain data with ease. The
manoeuvrable ability exercised by students in practical
science lessons is a demonstration of manipulative skill.
The ability to improvise and engage the students to source
improvised materials within their locality can enhance the
development of these skills. Conceptions of contemporary
best practice of teaching and learning of science
emphasized that students should be involved in the study
process through manipulation of equipment and objects,
as well as through active participation in any scientific
activity pertinent to a given situation in an effective guided
study. The skill to manipulate or handle breakables,
poisonous, dangerous or expensive equipment can save a
lot of students from accidents, waste, and even accidental
death. For instance, when students are encouraged to
mount and clamp burette by themselves before titration
exercise would facilitate the skill of manipulation. The
same applies to pipetting and dropping of indicators before
the titration.
2. Controlling variables: The ability to see patterns
from the keeping of one scientific variable constant, while
varying the others to obtain consistent changes in
experiment depicts the skill of controlling variables. A
variable is an event, happening, phenomenon or anything
that can change and affect the results of an investigation.
If anyone wants to produce the same type of quality of
product, or the same type of results, the numerous
variables that may be involved must be controlled and kept
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constant. The entire process of science and scientific
experiments deals very much with manipulation of
variables, so as to reach or uncover specific concepts. In
science experiments, control experiments are set up to
identify and control variables that may affect results. Skills
of controlling any variable can assist the learner identify
patterns and remain focused on control over variables in
solving problem situations affecting his or her life.
Example, preparation of saturated solution salts required
keeping the volume of solvent constant, while varying
others. For example, the ability of the science students to
regulate the intensity of heat with Bunsen burner flame
kept constant while stirring the solution as sugar dissolves
show a display of skill of controlling variables. Interestingly,
it is used in combination with manipulative skill to achieve
better results. Science students should be regularly
encouraged and exposed to such activities in the
laboratory for the enhancement and development of these
skills.
3. Experimentation: The ability of a learner to get
involved in scientific investigations through scientific
methods to obtain results is called experimentation. A
scientific knowledge is only accepted when relevant
experimentation have been conducted and verified.
Therefore, experiment is carried out to investigate the
correctness of what the scientists have found or
discovered. Experiment involved the scientific method of
testing hypotheses which have been formulated based on
observations. This attitudinal skill must be nurtured in the
students if they must become better future scientists.
Undoubtedly, when one is faced with a problem, the
reflective mind always designs investigative procedures
for solving the problem at hand.
Development of experimental skill: The teacher may
ask students to put small salts or sugar in waster and find
out if it dissolved. Then, repeat the exercise with few
pieces of dry bones. Check if the bones will dissolve in the
same quantity of water. Alternatively, if one is engaged in
any activity that would warrant the asking of questions
such as: I wonder what will happen if I do this or that?, I
predict that something like this will happen. What do I have
to do in order to find out if i am right or wrong?. What
materials do I need?. What steps do I take (procedure)?.
How will I know if I am wrong or right? How will I measure
my success or failure? If not, why not? All these questions
enhance the development of experimental skill in the
learner.
4. Hypothesizing: Hypothesis is a tentative answer
to a problem. It is a guess or an assumption which will be
altered or verified upon investigations. However,
hypothesis is different from a prediction in the sense that a
prediction has much more elements of certainty which are
usually based on available evidence than hypothesis. For
example, when every little is known about the cause of a
particular event or happening, one may hypothesize or
guess what the possible cause could be. Science teachers
are therefore, encouraged to lead students to make
tentative intelligent guesses which can later be
investigated.
This is by extension, another way of formulating
hypothesis. Example, it might not rain today because the
sun is up and brighter than yesterday. Also, a prolong
passage of carbon(iv)oxide into limewater would lead to
disappearance of milky precipitate formed much earlier
and when the solution is heated, white precipitate
reappears. This statement of hypothesis can be verified
through experiment for confirmation.
5. Interpreting data: The ability to read, make
meaning and draw valued statements from obtained data
is called interpretation. Data collected or gathered during
investigations needed to be interpreted in concrete terms,
so that reasonable conclusions and generalizations could
be made. Interpretation could involve averages,
percentages, graphical representation or even more
sophisticated statistics which could assist one to arrive at
a reasonable conclusion. Interpretation of data leads us to
reasonable conclusions and generalization which would
subsequently result in predictions of further experiments.
As science teachers, we should assist students in
development of interpretative skill from recorded data of
purposeful observations in order to arrive at concepts,
theories, or principles. This is the way science works.
Science teachers should engage students in activities that
would require the development of interpretive skill. The
plotting of curve in graphs and extrapolating points traced
to specific marks can be properly understood through
interpretation. Scores obtained from data can best be
understood through interpretation to meaning. Taking the
temperature of classroom at intervals would reveal the
climatic condition of the classroom for learning each day of
week.
6. Formulating models: A model is a physical
representation of explanation that sums up or portrays an
observation made before. These models are used to
predict what could happen in another set of similar
observations or circumstances. Evolution of new evidence
could challenge the various facets of the model, and a
revision of the model may be added to accommodate the
new observation.
Concrete models facilitate the formation of mental models
and concepts. Models make concepts clearer and
increase the retention rate in the learner (Al-Rafaani, 2014;
Gbamanja, 2002; Maneerat, 2016).
7. Making operational definitions: Operational
definitions form the basis upon which investigations at
hand may be capitalized. The definition is not necessarily
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a lengthy description, but may be a concise and valid
communication showing what the thing is. Operational
definitions are basically devised to describe a situation for
which no former definitions exist at the time. For example,
in space science discovery, operational definition such as
UFO (Unidentified flying objects) is a terminology used as
operational definition for claims by certain people in
different parts of the world as unknown flying objects in
space. So far, little or nothing has actually been known
about these objects. The assurance of whether they exist
or where they come from is probably very slim or uncertain
until research reveals proper identity of those objects.
Consequently, making an operational definition is very
similar to mental models of a black-box theory. The
black-box is a model defined operationally as a process
not yet understood but predictions about it yielding positive
results when applied accurately is certain. However, the
processes involved cannot be fully explained yet. For
instance, much of the earlier investigation into the process
of photosynthesis was a black-box type of research until it
became fully and clearly explained through chemical
reactions.
8. Raising questions: It is a known fact that to solve
any problem, the investigator or problem- solver need to
ask questions. Therefore, to raise questions is a basic skill
which grows from observation. Analysis criticism will lead
to questioning which may further lead to clarification and
understanding. Consequently, learner must be trained not
be only passive listeners but active participants in
questioning how, when and why things happen, or why
certain objects are what they really are:
9. Counting numbers: This skill involves the use of
discrete numbers in association with units of measure
such as 3 bags, 10 apples, 25 books, etc. it involves
addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, etc. it is
taught in mathematics and practiced in other related
sciences for precision in observations and other scientific
activities. Numbers organized discretely places magnitude
and value to objects. It helps in elucidating facts and
figures.
10. Organization: Science is characterized as being
systematic because of its organized, special approach to
investigation and problem solving. Guruge (1977) in Ango
(2002), defines organization as a social process which is
designed to ensure cooperation, participation and
intervention of others in the effective achievement of a
given determined objective. Accordingly, the skill of
organization as a teaching process which uses school
laboratory experiences for science students is
summarized into three (3) phases or dimensions of
classroom organization as presented below:
i. Getting students involved (i.e. controlling, disruptive
behaviorand regulating students’ movement in the
classroom).
ii. Organizing thinking tasks (i.e. organizing methods by
which learning tasks are selected and implemented).
iii. Organizing students thinking process (i.e. cognitive
level thinking encouraged in laboratory and the kind of
freedom students have to explore ideas).
These constitute part of the educology of science
education, that is, as knowledge about a set of teaching
skills which are effective in the teaching of
science(Ango,2002). The findings revealed that students
who experienced frequent use of organizational skills by
their teachers achieved higher levels academically in their
Biology practical test.
ADVANTAGES OF SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS
APPROACH
1. It develops skills in the learner which he or she could
use in solving everyday problem.
2. It is activity-oriented, learner-centered and
encourages maximum student participation in the
learning activities.
3. It is motivating and increases students interest in their
activities
4. Students tend to develop the scientific method of
thinking in the learning process.
5. It facilitates concept formation emanating from primary
experiences which the learner will encounter in the
skills acquisition process.
6. It also encourages the development of skills which are
the general attributes of scientists which students must
emulate.
DISADVANTAGES OF SCIENCE PROCESS SKILL
APPROACH
1. Other non-science disciplines do not seem to benefit
much from this approach since it is scientifically
oriented.
2. The planning of the activities to facilitate skill
developing among students could be time consuming
and expensive in terms of material resources required.
CONCLUSION
A skill is cleverness at doing something, resulting from
either practice or natural ability. Scientific skills or science
process skills are skills needed to undertake meaningful
scientific enquiry (Onwioduokit, 2013).
Process skills of science are basic and critical of science
teachers (Aktamis and Ergin, 2008; Feyzioglu, Dermirdag,
Akyildiz and Altun, 2012; Al-Rafaani, 2014; Maneerat,
2016; Malhi, 2017; Zeidan and Jayosis, 2015). The
processes of doing science are the science process skills
which scientists used in everyday inquiry and discovery