Descriptive Analytical Study on the Causes and Impact of Students’ Indisposed Use of University Library on the Educational Process (Published)
The university library is an essential knowledge provider that supports educational process. Nevertheless, it is noted that the university library use rate is low. This research examines the most corresponding causes of this indisposed use, explores the necessary ways to enhance the contribution of academic libraries in the educational process and proposes recommendations that enable the library to achieve its educational aims. Focused on a sample of 800 students of King Abdulaziz University, this paper adopts a descriptive survey-based approach using questionnaires & focus group discussions. The results revealed a clear decrease in the number of library users, and an image of the library as an unimportant accessory.
Keywords: Academic, English, Learning, Libraries, Research, resources
Biology Teachers Perception of the Challenges of the Application of Stem Education Research In Classroom Delivery in the FCT (Published)
The study investigated biology teachers’ perception of the challenges of the application of STEM educational research in classroom delivery in the FCT. A survey was designed for the study and the population comprised of 100 biology teachers in the Senior Secondary Schools (SSS) in FCT. Questionnaire developed and validated by the researchers was used in collecting the data. Research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation. The study revealed that biology teachers in FCT have little knowledge of STEM research outcome, some are not able to assess them and do not employ them as instructional strategy in biology teaching and learning.
Keywords: FCT, Research, STEM Education, biology teachers, classroom delivery