Utilization of Resources for Effective Teaching and Learning of Science

Abstract

This paper examined the resource materials for teaching and learning of science_­.  The paper also looks at various types of resources available to teachers in schools to pact knowledge. Different definitions of resource material were mentioned for example resource materials are potent tools which can be used to effectively communicate science, while enhancing the learning experiences of learners and achieving the lesson objective. Some of these resources include material, human and physical resources among others. Example of resource materials include motion pictures, television, model, while human resources include resource person or resource individual and physical resources include an abandoned farm, a wood of forest field and Printed materials like Learning Activity Package (LAP) etc. The advantages of these resources include making learning more enjoyable, meaningful and permanent. In the absence of these resources, teachers are advised to improvise. It was recommended among others that teaching and learning of science cannot successfully be implemented without adequate science resources or facilities. There is need for the government, parents, and voluntary organizations to join hands in procuring necessary facilities or resources in schools.