ENHANCING THE TEACHING AND LEARNING PHYSICS CONCEPTS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

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Abstract This paper focused on the teaching and learning of physics concepts in physics in Nigeria secondary schools with respect to the indispensability of energy for sustainable development. It reviewed the problems militating against successful teaching and learning of this subject in our schools and highlighted some of the uses especially in the modern day technology including the refrigerator and the advancements made in Information, Communication Technology. Some of the problems militating against the teaching of physics in our schools include inadequate and ill-equipped laboratories and lack of well trained teachers as well as insecurity and corruption in the education sector. It is suggested that environmental education, training of teachers and provision of well-equipped laboratories with adequate security conditions in the laboratories, school compound should be given the necessary attention.

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