This study examined the effects of Blended Learning (BL) and Peer Tutoring (PT) on student achievement in genetics among agricultural education students in North Central Nigeria. Using a quasi-experimental design, 167 students from three education colleges were divided into experimental and control groups. The Genetics Achievement Test (GAT) and the Genetics Blended Learning Package (GBLP) assessed learning outcomes. Pre- and post-test results showed that students taught with BL and PT outperformed traditional methods, with BL being the most effective. Gender differences were also observed, with male students performing better across all methods. The study concludes that both BL and PT enhance learning and recommend their adoption. Additionally, schools should integrate innovative teaching methods and ICT tools to improve instruction in complex subjects.

The culture of students often influences how agricultural topics are learned. This study examined the impact of cultural beliefs senior secondary school agriculture students held on their livestock production learning in Ogun State, Nigeria. The study employed a survey research design guided by four research objectives. The population consisted of all senior secondary school agriculture students in Ogun State, and a multi-stage sampling technique was used to select participants. Data were collected using a researcher-designed questionnaire and analysed using mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that parents, peers, and traditional religious leaders are the primary sources of students’ cultural beliefs. These beliefs, often expressed as taboos, rituals, and superstitions, significantly influence students’ learning of livestock production. To address this, sensitising teachers about the interaction between cultural beliefs and the teaching of scientific principles is recommended.