Enebechi, Regina Ijeamasi
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Harnessing Educational Technology for Effective Science Pedagogy in Tertiary Institutions Amidst Economic Challenges in Anambra State Enebechi, Regina Ijeamasi; Akobundu, Gladys Gregory; Ezeokafor, Gosife Janefrancis
Teaching, Learning, and Development Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Education and Development Research

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62672/telad.v3i2.127

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Amidst ongoing economic hardship, science education in tertiary institutions faces the challenge of maintaining relevance while ensuring quality learning outcomes that foster innovation and national development. This study examined the influence of harnessing educational technology for effective science pedagogy in tertiary institutions in Anambra State. Guided by three research questions and two null hypotheses tested at a 0.05 significance level, the study employed a descriptive survey design. The population comprised 128 science education lecturers (52 males and 76 females) in public universities across the state, with a census approach adopted for data collection. A 22-item expert-validated questionnaire developed by the researchers served as the data collection instrument, achieving a reliability coefficient of 0.87 using Cronbach’s Alpha. Data were analysed using mean and standard deviation, while t-test was used to test the hypotheses with SPSS version 25. Findings revealed a moderate level of awareness and utilisation of technology-enhanced instructional tools among science education lecturers. Results further indicated no significant gender difference in awareness levels. Major challenges identified included limited access to digital tools, poor electricity and internet connectivity, and inadequate institutional support. The study concluded that, despite moderate awareness, the full potential of educational technology in science pedagogy remains underutilised. It recommended continuous capacity building, improved infrastructural support, and strategic investment in digital tools to foster an inclusive, technology-driven learning environment in tertiary institutions of Anambra State.
Relative Effects of Practical and Project Based Learning on Students’ Interest in Biology in Aguata Education Zone Enebechi, Regina Ijeamasi; Ezenwafor, Chiamaka Elizabeth
Teaching, Learning, and Development Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62672/telad.v4i2.145

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The study investigated effects of practical and project based learning on students’ interest in Biology in Aguata Education zone of Anambra State, Nigeria. Two research questions and three hypotheses guided the study and relevant literatures were also reviewed. The study adopted quasi-experimental design. The population of the study comprised of 1098 SS 2 Biology students. The sample consisted of 105 SS2 students (57 males and 48 females). The sample was obtained using multi-stage sampling procedure. Academic Interest Scale for Adolescent adapted from Luo et al (2019) was used as instruments for data collection. The instrument was subjected to face and content validation. AISA reliability was established using Cronbach alpha and reliability coefficient yielded 0.74. Mean and Standard Deviation were used to answer the research questions while Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed that students in the practical based learning group developed better interest than those taught the same Biology concept using project based learning. The study also observed that female students developed better interest than their male counterpart in the use of practical based learning in the Biology concepts taught. From the findings it was concluded that practical based learning boosts interest in Biology subject. Also, gender differences are nuanced, but no significant in gender instruction interactions. From the conclusions, implication was that stake holders should advocate for universal, equitable and varied instructional strategies.