Enhancing the Development of Stem Education in Public Secondary Schools in Fct, Abuja, Nigeria
Keywords:
STEM Education, Secondary Schools, FCT Abuja, Educational Development, Science EducationAbstract
This study examined factors that can enhance the development of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in public secondary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population comprised teachers and school administrators in public secondary schools, with a sample size of 385 respondents selected through simple random sampling. A structured questionnaire titled Enhancing STEM Education Questionnaire (ESEQ) was used for data collection. The instrument was validated by experts in educational administration and science education, while its reliability was established using Cronbach Alpha. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation, with a decision benchmark of 2.50. Findings revealed that adequate funding, provision of modern laboratories, teacher training, integration of ICT, government support, and curriculum improvement significantly enhance STEM education development. The study concludes that sustained investment and policy implementation are essential for strengthening STEM education in FCT secondary schools. Recommendations were provided accordingly.
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