Assessment of the Effects of Indoor and Outdoor Laboratory Experiences on Secondary School Students Achievement and Retention in Ecology - A Case Study of Jalingo Education Zone, Taraba State, Nigeria

Authors: Jeremiah Aondolumun Gor, Barkindo Jaji, Amos Cletus Ngezack

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37082/IJIRMPS.v11.i3.230172

Short DOI: https://doi.org/gsb66z

Country: Nigeria

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Abstract: This study was carried out to assess the effects of indoor and outdoor laboratory experiences on achievement and retention in ecology among secondary school students in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Jalingo Education Zone in Taraba State, Nigeria. A quasi-experimental research design, which utilized pretest, posttest, and post-posttest, was adopted. The population of the study consisted of 849 SSII students from 11 public schools in the Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of the State. One out of 11 schools were randomly selected as a sample, and two groups were used as the experimental and control groups. The experimental group was taught using an outdoor teaching strategy, while the control group was taught using an indoor strategy. Two intact classes were selected to form a sample of 60 students. The instrument used for the study was the Ecology Achievement Test (EAT). Research questions were answered using means and standard deviation, and the hypotheses were tested at the 0.05 level of significance. The t-test statistical tool was used in analyzing the collected data. Major findings of the study revealed that the ecology concept favored outdoor teaching strategies. The study further confirmed that outdoor teaching strategies enhanced student achievement and retention, and they are gender-friendly. From the results of the analysis discussed, recommendations were made, one of which was that there is a need for teaching and learning strategies involving student participation, such as outdoor teaching strategies, which enhance student achievement and retention.

Keywords: Indoor and Outdoor Laboratory Experiences, Biology Science, Academic Achievement, Ecology

Paper Id: 230172

Published On: 2023-06-12

Published In: Volume 11, Issue 3, May-June 2023

Cite This: Assessment of the Effects of Indoor and Outdoor Laboratory Experiences on Secondary School Students Achievement and Retention in Ecology - A Case Study of Jalingo Education Zone, Taraba State, Nigeria - Jeremiah Aondolumun Gor, Barkindo Jaji, Amos Cletus Ngezack - IJIRMPS Volume 11, Issue 3, May-June 2023. DOI 10.37082/IJIRMPS.v11.i3.230172

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