TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Approval Page ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgements iv
Table of Contents vii
Abstract viii
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 4
Research Questions 5
Purpose of the Study 6
Research hypotheses 7
Significance of the Study 8
Scope of the Study 8
Operational definition of Terms 9
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Introduction 10
The Status of Integrated Science in School Curriculum 10
Problem Associated with the Teaching of Integrated Science
in Secondary School 12
Prospect of Integrated Science in secondary school curriculum 18
Appraisal of the related literature reviewed 23
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODS
Introduction 24
Research Design 24
Population for the study 24
Sample and Sampling Techniques 25
Research Instrument 25
Procedure of Data Collection 26
Scoring of the Instrument 26
Method of data analysis 26
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS
Introduction 27
Data analysis and results 27
Hypotheses Testing 31
Summary of Findings 34
CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Discussion 36
Conclusions 39
Recommendations 40
References 43
Appendix 44
ABSTRACT
The study investigated the problems and prospect of Integrated Science as a basis for studying science at Senior Secondary School level in Moro Local Government Area. Data were collected for 200 purposely selected science teachers from the schools. Data collected were analyzed using frequency count, percentage t-test and ANOVA.
The results indicate that even there is a good prospect of using Integrated Science for science; it is bedevilled with many problems which could limit the chance of future scientists. On the comparison, there were no significant differences in the N.C.E., graduates professional teachers and non – professional teachers’ perception of problems and prospects of science for studying science at SSS level. However, significant differences were observed on the basis of experienced and less experienced teachers. Based on this outcome, it is recommended that professional science teachers and science equipments should be provided to all laboratories in schools.
