CHEMISTRY TECHERS’ PERCEPTION ON INTRODUCTION OF GREEN CHEMISTRY INTO SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM IN KATSINA METROPOLIS

The study investigated the Chemistry Techers’ Perception on Introduction of Green Chemistry into Senior Secondary School Curriculum in Katsina Metropolis. Two research questions were asked and one null hypotheses was formulated and tested to guide the study. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprises of seventy (70) teachers. Six (6) schools were randomly selected from the twelve (12) public senior secondary schools to respond to questionnaire. There are (21) Chemistry teacher from the six (6) selected school in which all are to respond to teachers questionnaire designed to obtain information. Green Chemistry Questionnaire (CTPIGCQ) as the instrument for data collection was used as the instrument for data collection. Findings indicated the difference in means is statistically significant. This suggests that female teachers performed significantly better than male teachers respectively. Study recommend that the government and educational stakeholders should organize regular, gender-sensitive workshops and training sessions to equip all chemistry teachers with the necessary knowledge, skills, and confidence to effectively integrate green chemistry concepts into the curriculum and finally Schools should be provided with adequate teaching materials, including textbooks, laboratory equipment, and practical guides on green chemistry, to support teachers in implementing the curriculum. These resources should cater to diverse teaching styles and experiences to enhance understanding and engagement among both male and female teachers.