Impact of Cooperative Learning on Junior Secondary School Students’ Achievement in Basic Science and Technology (BST) in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

The study examined the impact of cooperative learning on achievement in BST among Junior Secondary School Students in Akwa Ibom State. Cooperative learning approach is an instructional strategy focusing on small groups working together to maximize their goals and learning capacities in BST. A sample of 180 students was selected for the study. Two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The study revealed that the participants exposed to cooperative learning strategies performed significantly higher in BST achievement tests than their control group counterparts. The study also revealed that gender has no significant impact on achievement in BST. It is therefore recommended that BST teachers should be trained on the use of cooperative learning processes. Keywords: Cooperative Learning, Basic Science and Technology DOI : 10.7176/JEP/10-14-17 Publication date :May 31 st 2019