INCREASING TEACHER CAPACITY IN THE USE OF MICROSCOPY TECHNIQUE IN TEACHING AQUATIC MICRO ORGANISMS

Increasing teacher capacity in the use of laboratory techniques has become necessary in view of the poor performance of students in SSCE biology practical examinations. This paper looks at microscopy as a biology laboratory technique and examines how to enhance teacher capacity in microscopy It highlights the basic laboratory techniques and the procedures involved in the preparation of materials for light microscopy. Some workshop activities have been included which serve as drill exercises for the participants. The paper recommends that the encouragement of microscopy as a laboratory technique to be employed by teachers regularly in teaching practical lessons.