Abstract:
This study concerned itself with practical work conducted in chemistry in senior high
schools. It examined whether the way practical experiences were presented to the
students and students’ engagement in it enhanced the attainment of goals of practical
work. The study also examined the teachers’ and students’ attitudes towards practical
work in chemistry. The study was conducted in four selected schools in four regions of
Ghana, using a descriptive survey design.. It involved four (4) chemistry teachers and
100 Form Three chemistry students comprising 60 boys and 40 girls. The study utilised
questionnaires, lesson observation schedules and document analysis guide to collect data.
The main findings of the study indicated that science laboratories in senior high schools
in the selected regions were fairly equipped with basic apparatus, chemicals and materials
and students were indeed involved in a variety of practical activities in chemistry.
Description:
A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE,
FACULTY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION, SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF
GRADUATE STUDIES OF UNIVERSTY OF EDUCATION – WINNEBA IN
PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY)
JUNE, 2017
