Title: Laboratory Training Needs Of Agricultural Science Teachers For Teaching Of Urban Farming In Public Secondary Schools Food Production In Bayelsa State
Authors: Osemene, Emizibo Samuel & Prof. Egumu, Clement Akopebi
Volume: 9
Issue: 10
Pages: 365-371
Publication Date: 2025/10/28
Abstract:
The study investigated laboratory training needs of Agricultural Science teachers for teaching of urban farming in public secondary schools for food production in Bayelsa State. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. The targeted population of the study was all the 242 Agricultural Science teachers in all the public secondary schools in Bayelsa State. A sample size of 149 Agricultural Science teachers was randomly selected for study. Hence, the sampling technique adopted for the study was the simple random sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was the "Laboratory Training Needs of Agricultural Science Teachers for Teaching of Urban Farming in Public Secondary Schools for Food Production Questionnaire". It was face-validated by three experts. To ascertain the reliability of the instrument, the Cronbach Alpha Coefficient Method was used and a reliability index of 0.72 was obtained which was deemed reliable. The data collected were analyzed using mean statistics and standard deviation. The study found that Agricultural Science teachers need training on media formulation for container crop production for teaching of urban farming in secondary schools for food production in Bayelsa State. It therefore concluded that training in media formulation for container crop production is essential for Agricultural Science teachers to effectively teach urban farming and support food production in secondary schools in Bayelsa State. As such, the Bayelsa State Government should provide public secondary schools with functional laboratory facilities and low-cost teaching aids for urban farming practices. Equipping schools with essential resources will allow teachers to apply the acquired skills effectively, thereby improving student learning outcomes and enhancing food production initiatives.