Relationships between the Availability and Use of Science Equipment and Attitudes to both Science and Sources of Scientific Information in Benue State, Nigeria.

Ato, Tortiv; Wilkinson, William J.

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Publication Date: 1986

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Relationships between the Availability and Use of Science Equipment and Attitudes to both Science and Sources of Scientific Information in Benue State, Nigeria.

Ato, Tortiv; Wilkinson, William J.

Research in Science and Technological Education, v4 n1 p19-28 1986

Examines the influence of both teacher and pupil use of science equipment on Nigerian students' attitudes to science. Test results from students in 36 secondary schools indicated that schools making considerable use of science equipment, particularly with girls, were associated with more positive attitudes to many aspects of science. (ML)

Descriptors: Educational Environment, Educational Facilities, Females, Learning Strategies, Science Education, Science Equipment, Science Laboratories, Science Materials, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Student Attitudes

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Nigeria

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