Abstract:
The main objective of this study was to use practical lessons to enhance tilapia
production education among form two students of Three-Town Senior High School,
Denu in the Volta Region of Ghana. The study used both experimental and
observational research design where Eighty-two (82) students were exposed to the
construction of tilapia ponds which are conducive for the fish species as well as
feeding practices which were used by five tilapia farmers. Feeds which were used by
the five tilapia farms whose ponds were visited included; maize-soya beans
concentrate, rice ban, potato concentrate and brewery waste. It was also observed that,
three of the farmers feed their tilapia stock twice daily, while two farmers feed their
stock thrice daily. The study revealed that average temperature of the ponds was 27
oC. The average pH range for the ponds was also recorded at 6.9. The dissolved
oxygen for the ponds was also measured at 13ppm DO. It was observed that all the
five ponds were less muddy, the ponds also contained less suspended organic and
inorganic matter. The conditions which were considered by the farmers in the
construction of their ponds included; water source, topography of the land, soil type,
vegetation cover and prevention of predators. It was recommended that workshops
must be organised for tilapia farmers to equip them with the required technical skills
and knowledge on how to prepare their own concentrates. This will help the farmers
reduce the cost of operations thereby reducing the cost of tilapia which are brought to
the market.
Description:
A thesis in the Department of Science Education, Faculty of Science Education, submitted to the school of Graduate Studies, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for award of
Master of Philosophy (Science Education) In University of Education, Winneba,
JANUARY, 2022