Abstract:

Chemistry education is an important part of our daily lives in acquiring the fundamental knowledge about the universe. The acquired knowledge is key as it helps a person shape and reshape the world for their benefit. Though various factors may be responsible for the poor students’ attitude in chemistry in secondary schools in Kenya, research has shown that teaching methods used in chemistry influence the attitude of students. Hence, this study investigated effect of Harkness teaching method on students’ attitude in chemistry in secondary schools in Kajiado County, Kenya. Quasi experimental research design was employed and in particular Solomon’s four group design. The research was carried out in four sub-county mixed secondary schools in Kajiado County, Kenya. The target population was chemistry students in secondary schools in Kajiado County. The accessible population was 5,289 form three chemistry students in sub-county mixed secondary schools. The p...