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An Evaluation Of Teachers' Problem-solving Skills And Their Impact On Students' Academic Achievement
[A CASE STUDY OF LAGOS STATE]
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1.6 Scope of the Study
The broad objective of this study is
to examine teachers' problem-solving skills and their impact on
students' academic achievement using Lagos State as case study. The
study will determine if problem-solving method can enhance critical
thinking among secondary school student. It will ascertain if
brainstorming as a problem-based technique has the capacity of
inculcating problem solving skill into secondary school student. It will
investigate if problem-based teaching method is more innovative and
preferable that the traditional lecture method. The study is however
delimited to selected secondary schools Ikeja Local Government.
1.7 Limitation of the Study
Like
in every human endeavour, the researchers encountered slight
constraints while carrying out the study. The significant constraint was
the scanty literature on the subject owing to the nature of the
discourse thus the researcher incurred more financial expenses and much
time was required in sourcing for the relevant materials, literature, or
information and in the process of data collection, which is why the
researcher resorted to a limited choice of sample size. Additionally,
the researcher will simultaneously engage in this study with other
academic work. More so, the choice of the sample size was limited as few
respondent were selected to answer the research instrument hence cannot
be generalize to other corporate organizations. However, despite the
constraint encountered during the research, all factors were downplayed
in other to give the best and make the research successful.
1.8 Definition of Terms
Teaching Method:
A
teaching method comprises the principles and methods used by teachers
to enable student learning. These strategies are determined partly on
subject matter to be taught and partly by the nature of the learner.
Problem-Based Learning:
Problem
based learning (PBL) is a teaching strategy during which students are
trying solve a problem or a set problems unfamiliar to them. PBL is
underpinned by a constructivist approach, as such it promotes active
learning.
Problem-Solving Skill:
Problem solving method, student
learn by working on problems. This enables the students to learn new
knowledge by facing the problems to be solved. The students are expected
to observe, understand, analyze, interpret find solutions, and perform
applications that lead to a holistic understanding of the concept.
Academic Achievement:
Academic
achievement is the extent to which a student or institution has
achieved either short or long term educational goals. Achievement may be
measured through students' grade point average, whereas for
institutions, achievement may be measured through graduation rates.
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