Impact of Teaching Practice on Professional Development of Biology Education Students in Faculty of Education, Kaduna State University.

Abstract

This study investigated "Impact of teaching practice on professional development of biology education student in kaduna state university" the study has two research objectives, answered two research questions and tested two null hypotheses. The research design of the study is survey design. The sample for the study comprised of all 300 level biology education student at faculty of education, kaduna state university. Data were collected through classroom supervision, lesson plans/notes, teaching practice assessment form and principal/head teachers report. Research questions were answered using descriptive statistics and null hypotheses were tested at p≤0.05 level of significance using Pearson Product Moment Correlation. Results revealed significant relationship between teaching practice and professional development of biology education students. There is also a significant relationship between teaching practice and biology student confidence and teaching effectiveness. From the findings of the study, it was recommended among others, the need for proper attention should be given to the classroom management by the student teachers in order to achieve the specific objectives at the end of the lesson in the classroom

Keywords: Biology Education, Teaching Practice, Professional Development, Kaduna State University