Effective Teaching and Learning Strategies in Science and Mathematics to Improve Students’ Academic Performance in Nigeria
Hayatu Ibrahim Gengle
Department of Science Education, School of Technology and Science Education, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria.
Mohammed Ali Abel
Department of Science Education, School of Technology and Science Education, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria.
Badau Kabiru Mohammed *
Department of Science Education, School of Technology and Science Education, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The paper focused on the effective use of science and mathematics teaching and learning strategies for the improving students’ academic performance. It highlighted on the concept of teaching and learning strategies, teacher’s and learners’ centre strategies, advantages and disadvantages of each strategy. Science and mathematics teaching and learning strategies and their importance were discussed. It is recommended among others that teacher’s should make use of teaching strategies that are learner centred such as problem solving which can help students’ develop their problem solving skills and even help them solve problems of daily life.
Keywords: Science and mathematics, teaching and learning strategies, academic performance, Nigerian secondary schools.