Abstract:
The aim of this study was to find out the constraints encountered in teaching of practical agriculture in
the Senior High School within the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis. The study adopted the descriptive
survey research design. The research population was 150 students and 10 Agricultural Science
teachers. The proportional and convenient sampling techniques were used in selecting the students
and teachers respectively. Data was collected using questionnaire. The questionnaire was made up of
both open and close-ended questions. Descriptive statistical techniques such as frequencies and
percentages, pie charts, bar graphs as well as independent samples t-test and one-way between groups
ANOVA were employed in analysing the data gathered. The Statistical Packages for Social Sciences
(SPSS) version 21.0 was the software that was used in the data analysis. The findings of the study
revealed that practical teaching of Agricultural Science in the Senior High Schools was greatly
impeded by the non-existence of the following: lack of school garden, animal farm, educational trips,
demonstration plots, and well-equipped laboratory. Also, lack of funds was found to be the major
challenge to practical work in Agricultural Science in the Senior High Schools. Based on the findings
of the study, the government, Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and other stakeholders should help in
providing the needed resources such as school garden, animal farm, demonstration plots, well equipped laboratories among others to facilitate the teaching and learning of Agricultural Science in
the schools
