Effect of two modes of active learning strategy. Determinant of junior secondary school students' achievement and attitudes to basic science

Master's Thesis from the year 2021 in the subject Pedagogy - School Pedagogics, grade: 2.1, National Open University of Nigeria (Lagos Study Centre.), course: M.Ed Science Education, language: English, abstract: This study examined the effect of two modes of active learning strategy as determinants of Junior Secondary School Students¿ achievement and attitudes to Basic Science.

Science is a body of organized knowledge and a process of inquiry that is geared towards understanding nature in order to enhance the living standard of man. Many scientists define science according to their own perception and understanding of the subject matter. Bichi defines science as intellectual activities carried out by scientists designed to discover information about the natural world in which we live and to discover ways in which this information can be organized to benefit human race. In this respect, the primary focus of science is to collect data and the ultimate purpose is to discern order that exists in natural phenomena and happenings around us.