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Can the Culturo-Techno-Contextual Approach (CTCA) Promote Students' Meaningful Learning of Concepts in Variation and Evolution?
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Franklin U. Onowugbeda; Peter A. Okebukola; Deborah O. Agbanimu; Oluseyi A. Ajayi; Adekunle I. Oladejo; Fred Awaah; Ibukunolu A. Ademola; Olasunkanmi A. Gbeleyi; Esther O. Peter; Adeleke M. Ige – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2024
Background: Studies in biology have shown that students perceive variation and evolution to be difficult areas to learn. This has sparked rote learning of variation and evolution concepts and is evidenced in poor performance in tests involving these concepts. Purpose: In light of the significant role of variation and evolution in a human's…
Descriptors: Biology, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Evolution
Testing the Potency of Ethnoscience Instruction on Biology Students' Critical Thinking Ability
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Umar A. Adam; Franklin U. Onowugbeda; Nur Islami; Kehinde G. Ogolo – Journal of Educational Research, 2024
The study investigated the potency of ethnoscience instruction on the critical thinking ability of biology students. The study employed a quasi-experimental research design, with a total of 113 senior secondary school two (the equivalent of grade 11) students from two schools in educational district V of Lagos State, Nigeria. All students in the…
Descriptors: Biology, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Ethnic Groups