Qualities of Learning activities and Illustrations Provisions in the Recommended Chemistry Textbooks for Nigerian Secondary School Students

Abstract

This study aimed at assessing the qualities of learning activities and illustrations in Nigerian Chemistry textbooks used at the penultimate grades. Five Chemistry textbooks were purposively selected from twenty-two approved and recommended Chemistry textbooks in which evaluation research design was used involving two research questions. The 5 selected Chemistry Textbooks were the instrument for data collection. Data collected were analyzed using QACEST proforma. Results of the study revealed a number of inadequacies in the learning activities and illustrations in these textbooks. It was also observed that none of the Chemistry textbooks emphasized learner centered approach of teaching and the constructivist approach writing.