STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING LEARNING DIFFICULTIES IN BIOLOGY

Abstract

This study was a survey which investigated the strategies for reducing learning difficulties in Biology. The study was carried out in Orumba South Local Government Area. The population of the study was 304 SS 2 biology students in 13 Public Secondary Schools in Orumba South Local Government Area. A proportionate simple random sampling technique was used to sample 152 biology students from 304 students. A structured questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. The instrument was face validated and its reliability established using Cronbach Alpha which gave an index of 0.82. The data obtained was analyzed using mean. The result of data analysis showed that teachers’ style of teaching, the nature of the topics/learning task, students’ learning habit among others are the factors responsible for learning difficulties in Biology. It was recommended among others that biology teachers should develop their communication skills by attending language training.