An Evaluation of Practical Science Curriculum Implementation in Rural Secondary Schools in Rivers Central Education Zone, Rivers State
Keywords:
Evaluation, Practical Science, Curriculum Implementation, Secondary SchoolsAbstract
The study investigated the implementation of the practical science curriculum in rural secondary schools in Rivers North East Senatorial District, Rivers State. Six research questions guided the study. The study adopted descriptive survey design. The population of the study was 133 schools. Forty-five (45) senior secondary schools were sampled through stratified random sampling and simple random sampling techniques. The instruments used for data collection were checklist for biology, chemistry and physics laboratory resources. Simple percentage was used to answer the six research questions. Results revealed that practical science curriculum is not fully implemented as is required. Based on the findings it was recommended among others that Government should equip the schools’ laboratories with necessary resources for effective implementation of the practical science curriculum.
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