FACTORS INFLUENCING ADOPTION OF IMPROVED MAIZE TECHNOLOGY AMONG FARMERS CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.2 BACKGROUND INFORMATION Maize (Zea Mays), referred to as corn in North America) originated in central Mexico in around5,000 BC. The crop was introduced to Europe in the sixteenth century, from where it spreadto Africa and Asia. It is now one of […]
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IMPROVEMENT NEEDS OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE TEACHERS FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU STATE
IMPROVEMENT NEEDS OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE TEACHERS FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the study Animal Husbandry is the branch of agriculture concerned with animals that are raised for meat, fibre, milk, eggs, or other products. It includes day-to-day care, selective breeding and the raising […]
TEACHER PERCEPTION OF IMPLEMENTATION OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
TEACHER PERCEPTION OF IMPLEMENTATION OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study A curriculum is a comprehensive plan that includes objectives to be attained, specifications of resources required and stages of work to be performed (Asiabaka, 2002). According to Olatunji (2005), a curriculum is a collection of co-ordinated […]
TEACHER GENDER AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
TEACHER GENDER AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Agriculture is the mainstay of economic growth and development of many developing countries including Nigeria. English adapted the word agriculture from Latin. Hornby (2012) viewed agriculture as simply a science, art or practice of farming. […]
PERCEPTION OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ON CONSTRAINTS OF USING SMALL RUMINANT ANIMALS FOR TEACHING AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOL
PERCEPTION OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ON CONSTRAINTS OF USING SMALL RUMINANT ANIMALS FOR TEACHING AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOL. ABSTRACT The study sought to identify the factors constraining the use of small ruminant animals in teaching in secondary school in Ifedore Local Government in Ondo State structured questionnaire was designed and administered on teachers of […]
PROBLEM OF INEFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS IN TEACHING AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOL
PROBLEM OF INEFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS IN TEACHING AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOL ABSTRACT The guest for improved teaching of Agricultural Science in Nigeria has made scholars and researchers to focus attention on instructional materials. Availability of instructional materials and competence of teachers in using them are important components of a result-oriented teaching […]
THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTION ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN ONDO STATE
THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTION ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN ONDO STATE ABSTRACT The vicious circle of poverty starts from the premise that in less developed countries, outputs are low due to deficiency of capital, market imperfection, and economic backwardness and under development. The aim of this study is to break the vicious circle of poverty […]
FACTORS AFFECTING THE TEACHING OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
FACTORS AFFECTING THE TEACHING OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS ABSTRACT This study investigated the factors affecting teaching of Agricultural Science in Secondary Schools in Ikere Local Government Area of Ekiti State. A total of 35 Agricultural Science teachers were randomly selected from 11 Secondary School in Ikere Local Government Area. Information was collated from […]
ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD AGRICULTURAL FARM FOR TEACHING AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN AKOKO SOUTH WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ONDO STATE
ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD AGRICULTURAL FARM FOR TEACHING AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN AKOKO SOUTH WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ONDO STATE CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Background of the study In Nigerian secondary schools, agriculture has been recognized as a core curriculum subject. Agriculture was introduced into secondary school curriculum in early1960s. With the commencement of […]
EFFECTIVE METHODS OF TEACHING AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN AKOKO NORTH WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ONDO STATE
EFFECTIVE METHODS OF TEACHING AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN AKOKO NORTH WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ONDO STATE ABSTRACT This study was carried out mainly to identity method of teaching Agriculture Science in Secondary Schools in Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State. Information was collected thought the use of questionnaires of […]