GLOCALISATION OF THE TEACHING OF SCIENCE: A CROWDSOURCING CALL

Abstract

This article describes the research activities conducted so far on a project titled; “GLOCALISE”. The main aim of this research is to re-purpose teaching to be learner-centred through inquiry-based, contextualised and learner engaging methods. The general objective is to contextualise learner-centred teaching approaches to Nigeria local setting. Nigeria being diverse in culture, tradition and language with the three major cultures/languages: Hausa, Ibo and Yoruba is explored in this project, hoping that when learning is put in the context of the learners, they will grasp better. Specifically, the subject focus of the project is science, bearing in mind that science is a field that requires inquiry, creativity, and collaboration. It demands learners’ engagement through hands-on activities that will ensure they gain insights about learning scientific concepts. This implies that pedagogical methods and practices in science should add more rigor to developing lessons that are learner-centred such that both students and teachers can collaborate on problem-solving and inquiry-based ventures thereby becoming not just consumers but creators of innovative practices and teaching/learning methodologies.