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An Assessment of the Adequacy of Geography Teaching Aids in Public Secondary Schools in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria

Ojeifo O. Magnus* and Ehisuoria Solomon E.

Abstract

This study examined the adequacy of geography teaching aids in public secondary schools in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. Specifically, five types of aids including maps, charts, pictures, thermometers and models were examined. To achieve this aim, this study examined the types, number, adequacy and problems of geography teaching aids availability as its objectives. The study utilized primary and secondary data sources. Primary data were sourced from ten secondary schools using the questionnaire, interviews and personal observation. A total of seventy four questionnaires were made and distributed among seventy four senior secondary school III students who offered geography subject in the certificate examinations. Also interviews were conducted on the principals and geography teachers of the selected schools. Personal observation was used to identify the types and number of aids available in the schools. A careful analysis data revealed that different types of aids are available but the number of each type vary among the schools. It also revealed that the aids in the secondary schools were inadequate. This was determined by comparing the number of aids available with what is required for effective teaching and learning. The factors responsible for the inadequacy include government neglect, increasing population enrolment of students and poor improvisation. As a way out this problem the study recommended that Edo State Government who is the owner of the schools should intensify effort in providing aids. It also recommended that improvisation of aids by teachers should be funded by government and organizations since finance were a major impediment to teachers.

Key words: Assessment, Adequacy, Geography Aids, Schools, Edo State

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