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Perception of pre-service Biology teachers on the use of Game-Based Learning to teach Biology in senior secondary schools in Minna Metropolis, Niger State, Nigeria
Authors
Babagana Mohammed, Abubakar Zainab
Abstract
This study investigated the perceptions of
pre-service Biology teachers on the use of Game-Based Learning (GBL) in
secondary school instruction. A descriptive survey design was adopted, with a
population comprising pre-service Biology students from the Federal University
of Technology, Minna, and Niger State College of Education, Minna. A sample of
163 respondents was selected using Taro Yamane's formula. Data were collected
using a structured questionnaire titled ‘Pre-Service Teachers' Perception on
Game-Based Learning Questionnaire (PTPGBLQ),’ which demonstrated a reliability
coefficient of 0.78. The data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation.
Findings revealed a high level of perceived skill acquisition (x̄ = 2.75), a
strong interest in using GBL (x̄ = 3.32), and a positive overall perception of
its utility in teaching Biology (x̄ = 3.42). The study concludes that
pre-service Biology teachers in Minna Metropolis are positively disposed toward
and equipped for the integration of GBL. It is recommended that teacher
training programs incorporate GBL methodologies to better prepare future
educators for innovative pedagogical practices.
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Pages:77-80
How to cite this article:
Babagana Mohammed, Abubakar Zainab "Perception of pre-service Biology teachers on the use of Game-Based Learning to teach Biology in senior secondary schools in Minna Metropolis, Niger State, Nigeria". International Journal of Advanced Education
, Vol 1, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 77-80
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