Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: February | Volume: 6 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 149-155
Impact of Cultural Beliefs on Students’ Interest in Basic Science and Technology among the Tiv Ethnic Group in Benue State, Nigeria
Dr. S. A. Adeniran1, M. J. Yaapera2
1,2Department of Science Education, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
Corresponding Author: S. A. Adeniran
ABSTRACT
This study investigated the impact of cultural beliefs on students’ interest in Basic Science and Technology among the Tiv ethnic group in Benue State. The study was a survey research design. Upper basic education students formed the population of the study. A sample of 100 students from five randomly selected secondary schools was used. Instrument used were Tiv Cultural Beliefs Questionnaire (TCBQ) and Basic Science Interest Inventory (BSII). Two research questions were asked and answered. Two hypotheses were formulated and tested. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and student t-test. The results showed that there was a significant difference between cultural beliefs ratings and students’ interest in Basic Science and Technology. There was no significant difference between the cultural beliefs ratings of male and female students. It was concluded that Tiv cultural beliefs have negative impact on students’ interest in Basic Science and Technology but gender has no effect on Tiv cultural beliefs. It was recommended that workshops and seminars should be organized for serving Basic Science and Technology teachers. The findings and recommendations of this study will be of benefit to Basic Science and Technology teachers and curriculum developers
Key words: Culture, Beliefs, Interest and Attitude
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