IMPROVISATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AMONG TEACHERS OF LOWER LEVEL EDUCATION IN NIGERIA

The aim of this research is to examine some of the important features in the  improvisation of instructional materials at lower secondary level and given important consideration to some of its vital parameters such as concepts, contribution to learning, its significance, rationale, characteristics, types, how and where to use it, desirability, techniques, merits, problems militating against improvisation and  some critical factors affecting improvisation of instructional materials in schools. This is with a view to bringing to light an important area in the teaching learning process which has been relegated to the background. Finally, conclusion and recommendations were offered.