Generating Creativity for National Development through Biology Education: A Study of Biology Students’ Perception at Colleges of Education in Oyo Town, Oyo State, Nigeria

Abstract

This paper examines Students perception of biology education as an enhancer of creativity for National Development. The study employed a descriptive survey design and employed the NCE 1 and II levels biology students of the Federal College of Education (Special) and Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, both in 0yo, Oyo State. Nigeria. A population of one hundred (100) biology students were sampled and used for the study through simple random sampling techniques. The four -point scale Likert- type questionnaire was adapted as the research instrument for the study. The questionnaire was made up of two sections namely section A and B. Section A was concerned with the demographic profile of the respondents while section B contained 20 structured items based on the topic. The face validated questionnaires were administered under strict monitoring for data integrity. Data collected were analyzed using Descriptive and Inferential statistics. The findings indicated that the students perceived that qualitative teaching of biology education to interested learners fosters their creative thinking and that teachers’ effective application of appropriate methodology and knowledge of biological concepts promotes students’ creative ability. All this have consequence for national development. However, the students’ level did not affect their respective views. Based on the above submissions, recommendations were made.