Investigation to the Influence of Instructional Material on Teaching of Biology and Academic Achievement Among Nursing School Student in Ilorin, Kwara State

ABSTRACT

        The study examines the influence of instructional managements in teaching of Biology and academic achievement among Nursing School Students in School of Nursing, Ilorin, Kwara State.

         The study was carried out in Kwara State School of Nursing, Ilorin with 150 students made up the sampling population randomly selected using stratified random sampling technique, three research questions to collect relevant data for the study which was analyzed using frequency count and percentage statistical tool.

         The findings revealed that instructional materials influence teaching and learning processes, it make learning more concrete and facilitate effective understanding of the difficulty aspect of the subject (Biology).

         However, the recommendation put forward is that, teachers should be well-trained on the use of instructional materials in their teaching and that adequate fund should be provided for the school to secure necessary and appropriate instructional materials relevant to different instructions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGES                                                                I

CERTIFICATION                                                            II

        

DEDICATION                                                         III

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS                                                 IV

ABSTRACT                                                                    VI

TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                  VII

LIST OF TABLES                                                           X

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study                                              1

Statement of the Problem                                              5

Purpose of the Study                                                     6

General Questions                                                        6

Research Questions                                                      7

Significance of the Study                                               8

Delimitation of the Study                                              9

Definition of Major Terms                                              9

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF LITERATURE

The Concept of Instructional Materials                         11

Classification and Criteria for Instructional Material

 Utilization in Classroom Interaction                             15

Factors Influencing Biology Instruction in Nursing

Schools                                                                          20

Influence of Instructional Materials and Quality of

Instruction in Biology                                                    24

Instructional Materials and Students Academic

Achievement                                                                 33

Summary of Literature Reviewed                                  36

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design                                                           40

Population                                                                     41

Sample and Sampling Technique                                  41

Research Instrument                                                    41

Validity of the Instrument                                             42

Reliability of the Instrument                                         43

Administration of the Instrument                                 43

Procedure for Data Analysis                                          43

CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Results                                                                          44

Discussion                                                                    51

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary                                                                      53

Conclusion                                                                    54

Implication of the Study                                                55

Recommendations                                                        55

Limitation of the Study                                                 56

Suggestions for Further Studies                                   57

REFERENCES                                                      59

APPENDIX                                                           61