Empowering Learning: The Numbered Heads Together Strategy for Inclusive Science Education
Kingsley Chukwudike Ugwoke, Edna Sunday Bwankhot and Zainab Sulaiman
Abstract:
Inclusive education is increasingly recognized as essential in catering to the diverse needs of students, including those with learning disabilities. Effective teaching strategies that accommodate all students, regardless of their abilities, are necessary to enhance understanding and academic performance in subjects like Basic Science and Technology. This study explores the implementation of the Numbered Heads Together (NHT) strategy, a collaborative learning technique designed to actively engage all students in the classroom. The NHT strategy was applied in both inclusive and non-inclusive classrooms, focusing on its impact on the comprehension of scientific concepts among students with and without learning disabilities. The findings suggest that the NHT strategy significantly improves the teaching and learning process. It not only enhances the understanding of scientific concepts but also boosts the academic performance of students, particularly those with learning disabilities. The strategy’s collaborative nature ensures that every student participates actively in the learning process, thereby fostering a more inclusive educational environment. The results underscore the importance of adapting curriculum designs to meet the needs of a diverse student population. Incorporating strategies like NHT in lesson plans can lead to better educational outcomes for all students. Teachers play a crucial role in recognizing the needs of students with learning disabilities and ensuring that their teaching methods are inclusive. This paper recommends the integration of the NHT strategy into lesson plans in inclusive classrooms. Additionally, the provision of adequate assistive devices, tools, and instructional facilities in primary, secondary, and tertiary schools is essential to support the development of necessary skills for students with and without disabilities.
Keywords:
Academic Performance, Basic Science and Technology, Collaborative Learning, Inclusive Education, Learning Disabilities, Numbered Heads Together (NHT), Science Education, Teaching Strategies.
Citation: Kingsley Chukwudike Ugwoke, Edna Sunday Bwankhot and Zainab Sulaiman (2024). Empowering Learning: The Numbered Heads Together Strategy for Inclusive Science Education. Horizon J. Hum. Soc. Sci. Res. 6 (2), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.37534/bp.jhssr.2024.v6.n2.id1270.p1
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