Impact of Gender Differences on Academic Acheivement and Interest in Regional Geography among Secondary Schools in Dala, Kano, Nigeria
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Academic Achievement, Gender Differences, Regional GeographyAbstract
This study investigates the impact of gender differences on academic achievement and interest in regional geography among secondary school students in the Dala Education Zone, Kano State, Nigeria. The research utilizes a quasi-experimental design, involving a pretest and post-test non-equivalent control group design. The population of the study comprises 3,653 SS II Geography students in secondary schools within the Dala Zonal Education, Kano State, selected through a purposive stratified sampling technique. The study explores potential gender disparities in academic achievement and interest levels when students are taught regional geography using concept mapping. The findings reveal that there is no significant gender difference in academic achievement and interest levels among students using concept mapping as a teaching strategy. The interactive and visual nature of concept mapping enhances learning outcomes and student interest in regional geography, providing a valuable tool for educators to improve teaching practices and promote active engagement among students.
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