Integration in Science Teaching - Learning: Problems and Prospects

Abstract

The paper examined the nature, issues and prospects of Basic Science and Technology in Nigeria. It further suggested ways of solving the current emerging problems in the course, some of the further suggested ways of solving the current emerging problems are: Institutions of learning in Nigeria especially schools and faculties of education must accommodate Basic Science and Technology as a course. Recruitment of resource personnel that are grounded in pedagogy and andragogy of Basic Science and Technology is a must. Training and re-training programmes for teachers of Basic Science and Technology is a must-Establishing Institute of Children Science or Basic Science and Technology is a must in Nigeria. Young eagle must fly with the assistance of colleagues, fathers and mothers of science education through a united, strong and dynamic Basic Science and Technology Teachers’ Association. It is this association that will fly the flag of development through teaching, upholding to a slogan "No Development, No Surrender".