Role of Instructional Materials in the Teaching of Basic Science in Primary Schools in Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State

Abstract

This study evaluated the availability and utilization of instructional materials in the teaching of basic science in primary schools in Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State. The sample for this study comprised of one hundred (100) primary school teachers kin ten (10) selected primary schools in Ilorin south local government of Kwara state structured questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection and the instrument was face validated by the supervisor. Three research questions guided the study, the data were analyzed using simple percentage and chi-square, the researcher designed a questionnaire to carry out his research work which is termed the availability and utilization of instructional materials in the teaching of basic science in primary schools (AAUIMTBSIPS). The findings of this research work shows that there is a significant relationship between the availability and the use of instructional materials, based on these findings it was concluded that there is high extent to which the available instructional materials are utilized for teaching basic science in primary schools, there is an impact of instructional materials in teaching and learning of basic science in primary schools. It was recommended among others that; policy on instructional materials adaptation in school be reviewed and fully implemented and the need for recruitment of qualified personnel should be recruited to enhance effective utilization of instructional materials in primary schools, also non-governmental agencies and wealthy Nigerians should participate in the provision of instructional materials in primary schools. DOI: 10.7176/JEP/13-18-11 Publication date: June 30 th 2022