The Status of Resource Availability and Science Teaching at the Junior High School Level in Ghana

The study focused on the status of teaching and learning of science at the Junior High School (JHS) level within the Ghana Education Service (GES). It looked at key features of quality education delivery such as teaching strategies and availability of resources for teaching science at the JHS level. The research design was a cross sectional survey involving 9 public schools in the northern region of Ghana. The sample size was 45, consisting of 9 science teachers, and 36 students. Tools used for data gathering included a questionnaire, an interview guide and an observation checklist. Through the study, it came to light that issues such as inadequacy and unavailability of resources as well as the use of teacher-centred approaches militated against the smooth learning of science by students. Recommendations made include the training of teachers on improvisation as well as the conduct of regular professional development sessions for teachers.