Teaching and learning of practical chemistry in African (Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Ethiopia) secondary schools: A review

Abstract

The practical activity in chemistry is a new approach of chemistry teaching and learning, which relates to the curriculum of chemistry in basic education. The purpose of the review was to collect evidence and challenges for teaching and learning of practical chemistry practices in the African secondary schools. A literature search of articles related to teaching and learning of practical chemistry were conducted using three data bases, such as Google scholar, Web of science (WOS), and ERIC. The selected articles were carefully read many times and analyzed them from the perspective of the review questions. The review has identified the impact of practical activities, constrains for practices and challenges for implementing practical works in teaching and learning of practical chemistry. Based on the findings collected, in detailed discussion was presented. It is concluded that the quality of chemistry practical work has a significant positive effect on learner’s performance in secondary school chemistry. [African Journal of Chemical Education—AJCE 14(2), May 2024]