PROBLEMS OF BIOLOGY EDUCATION TEACHER’S ON SYSTEMS THINKING TEACHING APPROACH AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN TARAUNI L.G.A KANO

Student: Fatima Usman Auwal
Supervisor: Mr Usman Umar Abubakar
HOD: Dr Rahinatu Hassan Ibrahim
Department of Science Education
Education
Northwest University, Kano, Kano State

Abstract

ABSTRACT This study investigate “Problems of Biology Education Teacher’s on systems thinking teaching Approach and its implementation in Senior Secondary School of Tarauni L.G.A, Kano”. The research design of the study was descriptive research design. The population of the study consisted of all public secondary school biology teachers of Tarauni local government, Kano. A simple random sampling technique was used to obtain a sample of 28 biology teachers. The data was coded and analyzed using Microsoft-Excel. The main instrument used for data collection was the questionnaire entitled “Problems of Biology Education Teacher’s on systems thinking teaching Approach and its implementation in Senior Secondary School of Tarauni L.G.A, Kano”. Descriptive statistics techniques such as simple frequency and percentages were used. Realibility index of 0.82 was obtained using cronbach’s alpha. The study suggests that many teachers struggle with a lack of adequate instructional materials, difficulties in adapting teaching methods and time constraints were also significant concerns. The study recommended that; Educational authorities should prioritize the supply of instructional materials and technological resources to schools to address the shortage and improve teaching effectiveness and to regular training workshops, seminars, and refresher courses should be introduced to help teachers develop innovative teaching methods and keep up with evolving educational trends as well as school administrators and policymakers should work towards creating an enabling environment by improving curriculum support and offering guidance on best practices for implementing systems thinking teaching approaches.

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