Adapting Kwl Strategy for Teaching Science Practicals to Children with Special Needs for Effectives Learning

Abstract

The learning of science is imperative for development in every society, and so it should not be limited to some persons. Therefore, these study sets out to use KWL strategy to adapt science teaching to the children with special needs for effective learning.

The research design used in this study was the quazi experimental design specifically the pretest-posttest method. Three research questions guided the study. The sample of the study was made up of eight junior secondary one students from one public school in Lamingo, Jos plateau Nigeria. Intact class was used because there was no randomization. Base line data was collected from the class teacher on the students previous performance on the topic Classification of food. The researcher later taught same topic using KWL strategy for three weeks after which a test is given to collect data in form of scores. The data was analysed using percentage.

The findings showed that KWL engaged students in the topic taught and also activated prior knowledge. KWL also enhanced good performance, thinking skill and promote curiosity.

The researchers recommended that: teachers should ensure that appropriate activities be planned to take care of student needs; Government to ensure that all children have an equal right to education of any type.