Level of Availability and Utilization of Basic Science Laboratory Facilities in Ekiti State Junior Secondary Schools

The study investigated the availability and utilization of laboratory materials in teaching basic science in Ekiti State junior secondary schools. The study adopted a descriptive research design of survey type. The sample comprised 250 teachers drawn randomly using multistage stratified sampling technique. The research instrument used was the ‘Survey of Availability and Utilization of Laboratory Materials (SAULM)’ with reliability coefficient of α=0.75. Two hypotheses were formulated and tested using z-test statistics at 0.05 level of significant. The result revealed that there is a significant relationship between teachers’ qualification and utilization of laboratory materials. Also, there was a significant difference (in the utilization of laboratory materials relationship) among male and female teachers teaching basic science in Ekiti State. Based on the findings and conclusions, appropriate recommendations were made.

Keywords: Availability, Utilization, Basic Science Laboratory, Facility/Materials,