THE EFFECT OF TEACHING PRACTICE ON THE BASIC SCIENCE STUDENT TEACHER, COOPERATING TEACHER AND THE STUDENT
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine the effects of teaching practice on the basic science. A case study of 400 level students of the department of Arts and Social Science of Faculty of Education of the University of Lagos. Two hypotheses were formulated and 100 questionnaire were administered to student teachers from the department of Arts and Social Science, Faculty of Education and 100 questionnaires to the cooperating teachers and students of some selected secondary schools.
An analysis of the result obtained showed that teaching practice has never been a waste of time rather it has helped to inculcate the professional traits in student teachers, preparing them for the real classroom and school situation.
And based on the researcher’s findings, the following recommendations were made:
(a) Some form of assistance (financial or material) should be given to them in acquiring teaching aids and also transportation fare due to distance from home to teaching practice school.
(b) At least three (3) weeks of grace should be given to student teachers to get used to the school system before assessment.
(c) There should be an extension of the duration for the teaching practice.