Effect of Advance Organizers Teaching Approach on Student’s Achievement in Biology in Public County Secondary Schools in Kitui Central Sub- County, Kitui County Kenya
- July 13, 2020
- Posted by: RSIS
- Categories: Education, IJRISS
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume IV, Issue VI, June 2020 | ISSN 2454–6186
Eunice Komenda1*, Antony K, Njue , Phd2, Gideon M. Kasivu, Phd3
1,2,3South Eastern Kenya University, Kenya
*Corresponding Author
Abstract: – The purpose of the study therefore was to establish in biology in secondary school. The study adopted a Quasi Experimental research design and in particular the effect of the use of Advance Organizers on the students’ achievement Solomon’s Four Non Equivalent Control Group Research Design. The accessible population was 252 form three students in single county schools in Kitui central sub count participated in the study. Simple random sampling technique was used to select and to assign participating schools in experimental and control groups. Descriptive statistic and inferential statistics, ANOVA and t-test were used to analyse the data.. Results of this study reveals that the use of Advance Organizers significantly improvers achievements of students to learn biology. The researcher recommends extensive utilization of Advance Organizers be communicated to administrators, teachers and students teachers of all grades and disciplines through on going supportive professional development activities.
Key words: Achievements, Advance Organizers, Ecology
I. THE IMPORTANCE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING BIOLOGY
Biological knowledge plays a fundamental role in most aspects of human life. Its applications in genetic engineering have resulted in the production of high yielding plant and animal species. This has made a tremendous contribution towards meeting the demand of food requirements for the ever growing human population (Burns & Bottino, 1989). Biological knowledge has also been applied in branches of medicine such as organ transplant and control of a wide range of diseases.
Biological knowledge is also applied in industry such as the use of microorganisms in food processing. Other areas where biological knowledge has been applied include population control and environmental conservation (UNESCO, 1986). In conflicting research especially in challenges posed by diseases such as Ebola and HIV AND AIDS biology remains a very important component (Minish et al, 2004)
