Journal of Advances in Education and Philosophy (JAEP)
Volume-9 | Issue-06 | 240-245
Review Article
Impact of Need Assessment in Enhancing the Challenges of Science Teachers of Secondary School in Taraba State
Elyakubu Lawal Isa, Zanaib Suleiman
Published : June 19, 2025
Abstract
The paper focuses on the need assessment on science education enhancing the challenges of science teacher in secondary school of Taraba State. The paper took a look at the history of Taraba State, the science teacher in promoting the challenges of teaching in secondary schools. The programs that enable one to become a science teacher. This program enhances the aspiring teacher with pedagogical skills and scientific knowledge to effectively teach science concepts to students with different background and learning styles such programs like NCE, Degree Program for science teachers and secondary school objectives are also discuss such as academic-excellence, personal development, social and emotional growth, critical thinking and problem solving and lifelong learning as the cardinal objectives of secondary school. The paper also defined Needs Assessment, purposes Needs Assessment, Benefits of Needs Assessment, and the Impact of Needs Assessment on Science Teachers challenges such as enhancing teaching practices, improving students outcomes, addressing resource gaps, enhancing teachers confidence and motivation etc.the steps in implementing secondary school curriculum to need assessment like setting objectives, determine subject areas, books and materials, unit planning, lesson plan, teaching and evaluation were discussed. Lastly, conclusion and recommendation were given to meet science education teachers in our schools.