Approahes to teaching and learning of chemistry at the second cycle secondary school level in Cameroon

Abstract

This study is aimed at examining the influence of teaching methods on the learning of chemistry in secondary schools in Buea. The study adopted quantitative research design specifically quasi-experimental research design type. Target population comprised of lower sixth students in secondary schools in Buea Municipality. The sample size comprised of 32 students selected using stratified random sampling and simple random sampling. The quantitative data was analysed descriptively and inferentially. The study established that teaching using laboratory method had more impact on students’ learning as compared to explicit teaching and illustrated lecture methods on the learning of chemistry. This indicated that teaching using laboratory method improves learners’ performance.