INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL BIOLOGY
Lauratu Adamu Kurawa
Abstract
Abstract This paper examined innovative strategies that could be employed to make the teaching of senior secondary school biology effective. The strategies include, using variety of instructional methods, active participation of students, development of science process skills, integrating theories with regular practicals, making use of local environment, involving students in improvisation and preparation of specimens, enhancing ICT skills and good preparation by the teacher. The importance of innovations in teaching biology are also stated. It was concluded that adoption of these strategies may address the problem of incompetency and develop individuals capable of solving life problems that could contribute to the nation development as well as global progress.