Identification of difficult concept in physics syllabus as perceived by pre-serviced teachers in higher institutions in Kwara State
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2023-02-20
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Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin
Abstract
This study identified the difficult concept in physics syllabus by the pre-service
teachers. Descriptive and inferential statistics were utilised in the analysis of the data
gathered. The reliability of the instrument was tested using Cronbach Alpha Formula and
a score of α ≤ 0.82 was derived. Two set of research questions were analysed using t-test
of value p<0.50. The population of the study was all Physics education students in higher
institutions in Kwara State. Data was collected through questionnaire tagged
“Questionnaire on Difficult Concept in Physics Syllabus” “QDCPS” via google form The
main findings of the study indicated that Friction and Viscosity, Fluid at Rest, Waves, Sound
waves, Light waves, Refraction of Light, Electric Cells and Electrolysis are the topics
perceived as difficult concept in physics syllabus by pre service teachers. The study
established that the use of different terminologies in some topics makes it difficult to
understand, lack of practical classes affects student’s ability to understand some topics in
Physics; significant difference was found in perception of pre service teachers on difficult
concept in physics syllabus based on mode of entry. Among the recommendations are;
Seminars, Training and workshop should be created for teachers in schools to increase the
competence of teachers in the teaching of difficult topics in Physics in both private and
public schools and Innovation of proper curriculum development in Physics education
should be made in Nigeria to enhance effective learning. And the conclusion includes that
difficult concept in physics been perceived by the pre-service teachers are borne out of
factors such as professional mode of entry and lack of instructional materials.
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Pre-service Teachers, In-service Teachers, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Physics syllabus and Difficult Concept
Citation
Yusu, A. A., Akanbi, A. O., Mphammed R. E. & Mustapha, S. I. (2023). Identification of difficult concept in physics syllabus as perceived by pre-serviced teachers in higher institutions in Kwara State. Journal of Curriculum and Instruction (JCI),14(1-s) 161-172.