Professional Development Needs Of Agricultural Science Teachers In Secondary Schools

The purpose of this study was to determine the professional development needs of agricultural science teachers of Secondary School in animal science teaching. The population comprised of all the Agricultural Science Teachers (47 teachers) in Enugu North Local Government Local Government Area. The data-gathering instrument was the questionnaire designed by the researcher and validated by three experts in Enugu State College of Education (Technical), Enugu. Three research questions were posed for the study and the instrument was structured on a four point opinion scale of strongly agree, agree, disagree and strongly disagree. Means was used in analyzing the data so collected. The findings of the study revealed that agricultural science teachers should undertake training in animal science components. Government should fund schools, to enable them establish livestock farm. Professional development training should be organized for teachers of agricultural science to update their knowledge in the area animal science and that teachers of agricultural science should be adequately motivated. Based on the findings, some recommendation were made

Title Page
Approval Page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table of Contents
List of Tables

CHAPTER ONE
1.1 Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the problem
1.3 Purpose of the Study
1.4 Significance of the Study
1.5 Scope of the Study
1.6 Limitation of the Study
1.7 Research Question

CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Review of the Related Literature
2.1 Animal Science Concept and Component
2.2 The Need for Professional development Training
2.3 The Various Modes of Professional development
2.4 The Motivational Factors which Induce Professional development Training
2.5 Summary of the Literature Review

CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Research Methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Area of the Study
3.3 Population of the Study
3.4 Description of Instrument for Data Collection
3.5 Validation of the Instrument
3.6 Reliability of the Instrument
3.7 Administration of the Instrument
3.8 Data Analysis Techniques

CHAPTER FOUR
4.1 Data Presentation and Analysis
4.2 Summary of Findings46

CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Discussion of the Result
5.1 Educational Implication of the Study
5.2 Recommendation
5.3 Conclusion
5.4 Suggestion for further research
REFERENCES
Appendix A (Letter)
Appendix B (Questionnaire)
Appendix C (Schools in Udi L.G.A of Enugu State and their Agricultural Science Teachers)

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