Comparison of Teaching Strategies used by Science Teachers at Public and Private Secondary Schools in Punjab

Abstract

Science education is vital for the development and prosperity of the country. Basic theme of the study was to know the use of teaching strategies in science teaching learning process. Main objectives of the study was to identify and compare the teaching strategies used by the science teachers in public and private secondary level.A sample of 80 was selected randomly three regions of Punjab province i.e., southern, northern and central Punjab. A five point rating scale was developed and administered on the selected teachers. Collected data was analyzed through SPSS software.

Results of data analysis showed that according to the teachers’ point of view, private school teachers perform significantly better way as compared to public school teachers in the use of science teaching strategies for the teaching of science subjects. Male secondary school teachers responded that private school teachers use science teaching strategies in a better way as compared to public school teachers in the teaching of science subjects. Female secondary school teachers mentioned that use of science teaching strategies for the teaching of science subjects in 10^th class is better in private schools as compared to public schools. It is recommended that there should be refresher courses for science teaching for all teachers particularly private school teachers for better performance. There should be compulsory training courses for all teachers regarding teaching strategies for science teaching to improve the teaching learning process at school level.