IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

WORLD JOURNAL OF INNOVATION AND MODERN TECHNOLOGY (WJIMT )

E-ISSN 2504-4766
P-ISSN 2682-5910
VOL. 9 NO. 4 2025
DOI: 10.56201/wjimt.v9.no4.2025.pg86.96

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Evidence-Based Teaching Method and its Impact on Rural and Urban Students Academic Performance in Bayelsa State

Dr TupeleEbi Enai Oyadonghan, Ibukilebu Adevie Tennyson

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Abstract

Evidence based teaching method is ranking top most in the discussions of teaching methods in Gen Z classrooms. Students want to and need to acquire practical skills from school to be fit for the job environment. The study was conducted in two schools from each local government in Bayelsa state. Students were selected from senior secondary schools. The data was analyzed with simple percentage and mean values. The study revealed that EBIS can be adopted in both rural and urban area secondary schools in Bayelsa state.

keywords:

Evidence-based, Secondary School, Strategy, Academic performance, Urban, Rural, Teaching and Research

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