ASSESSMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS USED IN TEACHING AND LEARNING OF ECONOMICS

Nnamuchi, P. N. (2018) ASSESSMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS USED IN TEACHING AND LEARNING OF ECONOMICS. Diploma thesis, GODFREY OKOYE UNIVERSITY, ENUGU.

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Abstract

This study was to identify the type of instructional materials used in teaching and learning of Economics in government secondary school in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. Three research questions guided the study. The study adopted two theories cognitive learning theory and motivational theory. Five government secondary school were sampled for the study. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire, which was developed and administered to both teachers and students. The data from their responses were analyzed, using statistical mean. They result of the study revealed that there are inadequate and inappropriate instructional materials used in teaching and learning of Economics. The study also revealed that the teachers are not using computer, whiteboard, internet, audio cassette when teaching Economics, rather they made use of locally produces instructional materials such as textbooks chalkboard, pictures, chart, map etc. The benefits of instructional material were also discussed from the finding, which includes making the lesson clear and easy to understand, enhancing the achievement of instructional objectives and helping students to understand some abstract concepts. Some of the problems associated with the use of instructional materials were also revealed which include lack of funds, improper storage facilities, lack of technical skill and high cost of instructional materials. It is therefore recommended that government should provide adequate instructional materials for teaching and learning of Economic in government secondary schools in Enugu East local Government Area.

Item Type: Thesis (Diploma)
Subjects: L Education > L Education (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Arts > Faculty of Law > Faculty of Management and Social Sciences > Faculty of Education
Depositing User: Mrs Patricia N. Nnamuchi
Date Deposited: 14 Aug 2018 11:42
Last Modified: 14 Aug 2018 11:42
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/651

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