THE ROLE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION TEACHERS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
ABSTRACT
This study examined the role of the Science Education Teacher in the development of Education in Enugu North Local Government Area of Enugu State. To guide the study, five research questions were posed. The questions examined the following variables: Does the Science education teacher contribute towards the manpower requirements in the educational sector in Enugu North Local Government? In what extent does the science education teacher reduce the rate of unemployment in Enugu North Local Government? In what extent has the science education teacher in any way assisted in reducing the rate of illiteracy in Enugu North Local Government Area? Does the effort of the science education teacher minimize the rate of school drop-outs in Enugu North Local Government? Does the science education teacher contribute towards the increase of the local government productive capacity in Enugu North? Questionnaires were administered to 120 teachers in the four selected secondary and commercial schools in Enugu North Local Government Area of Enugu State. The data collected through the questionnaire was analyzed using the simple percentage and the results revealed that the science education teacher plays prominent roles in the development of education such as the provision of employment, the provision of literacy, control of school drop outs, and provision of business establishment that are necessary for the increase in the productive capacity of the local government. Finally, based on the findings some recommendations were made and areas for further studies were suggested.