Riassunto
Academic Paper from the year 2023 in the subject Pedagogy - Miscellaneous Topics, , language: English, abstract: Imagine a classroom where learning isn't a chore, but an adventure. This groundbreaking study delves into the heart of Nigeria's primary education crisis, where alarmingly, a staggering 75% of pupils struggle with basic literacy and numeracy, painting a stark picture of underachievement and highlighting the urgent need for transformative educational strategies. Challenging the status quo of conventional lecture-based teaching, this research rigorously investigates the impact of innovative, student-centered methodologies - specifically, the dynamic trio of brainstorming, storytelling, and game-based learning - on academic performance in Basic Science and Technology. By meticulously comparing these alternative approaches to traditional methods, the study seeks to unearth the potential for a paradigm shift in learning outcomes. It meticulously addresses the critical gap in existing research, focusing squarely on the Nigerian context and providing empirical evidence of how these engaging techniques can revolutionize the educational experience, foster deeper understanding, and ignite a passion for science and technology in young minds. This study is more than just an academic exercise; it's a beacon of hope, offering concrete, evidence-based solutions to combat underachievement, empower educators, and unlock the full potential of Nigerian primary school pupils. The findings illuminate pathways to improved teaching pedagogies, resource optimization, and enhanced teacher training, paving the way for a brighter future where every child has the opportunity to thrive academically. This exploration into alternative teaching methods like brainstorming, storytelling, and game-based learning offers a compelling narrative for educators, policymakers, and anyone invested in the future of education in developing nations, providing invaluable insights into how to transform classrooms into vibrant hubs of learning and discovery and addressing the core issues hindering academic success in Nigeria. Keywords: brainstorming, storytelling, game-based learning, academic achievement, pupils, science, technology, Nigeria, primary education, teaching methods, conventional teaching, learning outcomes.
Informazioni sull'autore
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Timothy Oziegbe Okpeku was born in Okokomoiko, Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State. He started his primary education at Okhide Primary School Uzebba where he obtained his primary school leaving certificate and proceeded to Uzebba Grammar School for his secondary education where he obtained his National Examination Council (NECO) certificate. He received his Bachelor's degree from Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Nigeria. He proceeded to the University of Benin where he obtained his Master's degree. He thereafter moved to his Alma Mata where he received his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree.
As a student, he was a class prefect at Uzebba Grammar School, Uzebba-Iuleha, and later a class representative at the University of Benin. His hands-on research and pedagogical experience earned him the first graduate of his department's post-graduate degree program. He started his career as a teacher. Thereafter he joined the Edo State government public service as an industry officer at the Edo State Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Benin City, Nigeria.
Due to his passion for Nigeria's education system, education policies and programs, curriculum reform, education equity, and student achievement gap, he was among the six post-doctoral scholars selected in Africa by the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) as African visiting scholars to the Republic of China (Taiwan). A transnational task that took him to the Republic of China (Taiwan) for one year (January-December, 2022). While in Taiwan, he was assigned to the National Taichung University of Education, to examine the strategic aspects of the Taiwanese educational system and lessons for Nigeria.
His research interests cut across school politics, pedagogy, didactic, e-learning, education psychology, education leadership, education sociology, school system, education policy, curriculum design, educational equity, program evaluation, achievement gap, instructional technology, comparative education, vocational, technical education, and training. He has recently published 17 academic papers, 7 commentaries, 12 contributed postgraduate thesis/dissertations, and 5 academic seminar papers.
Dr. Timothy O. Okpeku is a recipient of the Taiwan Fellowship Award.
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