ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SCIENCE EDUCATION: IMPLICATION ON THE ACQUISITION OF SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS FOR SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Chukwuneke Benadette Ugochi &UgwuIbebuifeEnemchukwu
Department of Science Education
Madonna University Nigeria, Okija Campus
Email: benachukwuneke@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
This study investigated the implication of engineering research and innovation in Science Education on the acquisition of science process skills for sustainable National Development. The study was carried out in Anambra State of Nigeria. The population comprised of all the science teachers in all the secondary schools in Anambra State. A sample of 120 science teachers obtained during a science teacher’s capacity workshop was used. The sample was obtained using purposive sampling techniques. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The questionnaire was based on four point rating scale. The instrument was pilot tested and the reliability of the instrument was determined using Pearson’s product moment co-relation and a reliability of 0.8 was obtained. Analysis of the data was done using mean (̄ẋ) and x2 for hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The result of the study showed that engineering research findings has significant relationship on the acquisition of science process skills. It was therefore recommended that government should sponsor science teachers to conferences and workshops and again experienced science teachers should mentor the inexperienced ones for greater acquisition of science process skills.
