ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to determine the in-service needs of agricultural science teachers of Secondary School in animal science teaching. The population comprised of all the Agricultural Science Teachers (47 teachers) in Enugu North Local Government Local Government Area. The data-gathering instrument was the questionnaire designed by the researcher and validated by three experts in Enugu State College of Education (Technical), Enugu. Three research questions were posed for the study and the instrument was structured on a four point opinion scale of strongly agree, agree, disagree and strongly disagree. Means was used in analyzing the data so collected. The findings of the study revealed that agricultural science teachers should undertake training in animal science components. Government should fund schools, to enable them establish livestock farm. In-service training should be organized for teachers of agricultural science to update their knowledge in the area animal science and that teachers of agricultural science should be adequately motivated. Based on the findings, some recommendation were made.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
Approval Page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table of Content
List of Tables
CHAPTER ONE
1.1 Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the problem
1.3 Purpose of the Study
1.4 Significance of the Study
1.5 Scope of the Study
1.6 Limitation of the Study
1.7 Research Question
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Review of the Related Literature
2.1 Animal Science Concept and Component
2.2 The Need for In-service Training
2.3 The Various Modes of In-service
2.4 The Motivational Factors which Induce In-service Training
2.5 Summary of the Literature Review
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Research Methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Area of the Study
3.3 Population of the Study
3.4 Description of Instrument for Data Collection
3.5 Validation of the Instrument
3.6 Reliability of the Instrument
3.7 Administration of the Instrument
3.8 Data Analysis Techniques
CHAPTER FOUR
4.1 Data Presentation and Analysis
4.2 Summary of Findings
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Discussion of the Result
5.1 Educational Implication of the Study
5.2 Recommendation
5.3 Conclusion
5.4 Suggestion for further research
REFERENCES
Appendix A (Letter)
Appendix B (Questionnaire)
Appendix C (Schools in Udi L.G.A of Enugu State and their Agricultural Science Teachers)
