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Impact of school gardens on secondary schools' agricultural science education in east Berbice Corentyne, Guyana

Tinesha Onika Carmichael, Wazim Rafeek Sharif, Lydia Narain

Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews

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This study investigated 30 Agricultural Science teachers across 17 secondary schools in East Berbice Corentyne, Guyana, regarding their perceptions of school gardens. Findings showed that students in school gardening activities were more inclined towards agricultural careers and had an enhanced understanding of practical agriculture. School gardens also facilitated interdisciplinary learning, connecting agricultural science with other subjects.