Assessment of Science Resources in Higher Education
Keywords:
Science resources, audiovisual, reference materials, higher education
Abstract
This study assessed the availability, adequacy and utilization of science resources. These science resources were categorised as audio, visual, audiovisual resources, and reference materials. Three research objectives and questions were raised for the study. The study adopted the descriptive research design. The population of the study comprised of the entire academic staff of the University of Abuja, Nigeria. The sample size used was made up of 293 lecturers from 2 sampled Institutions of the university (Institute of Education, and Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics of mean, standard deviation. Results showed that science resources that involves audiovisual materials were available but not adequate, and not effectively utilized by academic staff and students. However, reference materials such as textbooks and posters were sufficiently utilised in the classroom setting. Based on the results of the findings, it was recommended that government and stakeholders should endeavour to adequately procure and effectively utilise the science resources available in other to enhance the acquisition of necessary science skills, especially in ICT which is the new normal.
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Published
2022-07-23
How to Cite
T. G., O.-A., Olabisi, O. S., & Jacob, O. N. (2022). Assessment of Science Resources in Higher Education. Central Asian Journal of Theoretical and Applied Science, 3(7), 186-197. Retrieved from https://cajotas.centralasianstudies.org/index.php/CAJOTAS/article/view/832
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