Science Teaching and Learning in Nigerian Schools the Miroc-Computer Alternative

Abstract

The paper looks at the importance of science and technology education to any nation and its status in Nigerian schools. Despite Government's interest and effort in uplifting the status of science and technology education not much have been achieved as indicated by the poor performance of science students and poor quality science tea. •hers. The paper traced this monsterous problem to, amongst others, lack of interest and motivation of both the teachers and the students by appropriate authorities. It looked into why the micro-computer alternative should be used to curtail the problems encountered in science teaching and learning.