Blended learning: A viable teaching approach for enhancing biology students’ academic achievements in Adeyemi College of Education Ondo during post Covid-19 era

The covid-19 pandemic remains a global health concern, Nigeria inclusive, with the educational sector being one of the most hit sectors. This study examined “the influence of blended learning in enhancing academic achievement of biology students in Adeyemi College of Education Ondo. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. A descriptive survey design was adopted for this study which involved one hundred and fifty (150) respondents from the Departments of Biology, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo. Two research questions and hypothesis each was answered and tested for acceptance or rejection. A structured and well-validated questionnaire was used to obtain data for this study. The collected data were analyzed using the mean score and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The findings revealed that the application of blended learning in teaching biology students in tertiary institutions during post-Covid-19 enhances their academic achievements. Based on the results, the conclusion was made that “the use of blended learning in teaching biology students will enhance their academic achievement and its importance on the nation’s education cannot be underestimated. One of the recommendations made is “provision should be made by school management and stakeholders in education for the required facilities for implementation of blended learning in a tertiary institution

Achieving Sustainable Development Goals through Effective Teaching of Science Education in Nigeria Tertiary Institutions

This study examined into the role of science education at the tertiary level of education in achieving the SDGs' science and technology-related goals. Descriptive research design was adopted for this study. Three hundred and fifteen (315) respondents were randomly selected in the School of Science, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo. Two research questions and hypotheses were answered and tested for acceptance or rejection. A structured and well-validated questionnaire was used to obtain data for this study. The data collected were analyzed using frequency count, mean score, and t-test statistics. Findings revealed that effective teaching of science education at the tertiary level of education will significantly boost the achievement of science and technology-related goals of the SDGs. This study concludes that science education has evolved to be the backbone of the sustainable development of any nation since its teaching will result in scientific and technological advancements, which is the soul of the development of any nation. It was recommended that the government should devote greater resources to the teaching of science education at both the secondary and tertiary levels of education