Inquiry Method as a Strategy for Teaching Integrated Science (Basic Science) in Junior Secondary Schools in Zamfara State Nigeria

Abstract

Integrated science is a foundational science subject at junior secondary school level of education that introduces learners to science and science-related subject at senior secondary schools and tertiary institutions. For good foundation to be laid, It needs to be taught with an approach which will develop in the learners’ reflective thinking and scientific investigation skills. This paper therefore focuses on the inquiry method as teaching strategy for teaching and learning of integrated science in junior secondary schools. Some suggestions to overcome the challenges were made as teachers should first follow the programme that
would make students acquire science process skills, teaching science process skills should never be neglected giving excuses such as shortage of time and overloaded syllabus etc