A Survey on teacher’s variables responsible for student poor academic performance in biology. A case study of Zaria educational zone of Kaduna state, Nigeria.
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Student, science teachers, academic performance, biology, teacher qualification, teacher experienceAbstract
This research work was undertaken to find out the teacher variables responsible for student poor academic performance in Biology (such variables are teacher qualification and teacher years of experience) in zaria educational zone of kaduna state, Nigeria. It was a survey research work and population for the study consisted of all the Science Teachers in Secondary Schools in Zaria Educational Zone where student performance was obtained from school records. The sample of the population was achieved by simple random (paper ballot) method. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire. Two Hypothesis were put forward and tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). Findings from the study showed that there is relationship between Teachers qualification, teachers year of experience and student academic performance in Biology at P<0.001. Based on the findings, recommendations were made one of which is that Teachers should be encouraged to attend Workshop and conferences. Biology teachers should also be encouraged to further their education.
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Daramola, C.A. and Gbore, L.O. (2013). Relative contributions of selected teachers variables and students’ attitudes toward Academic Achievement in Biology among Senior Secondary School Student in Ondo State, Nigeria.
Darling-Hammand, L. (2000) teacher quality and student achievement: A review of state policy evidence. Educational Policy Analysis Achieves, 8(1)
Duyilemi, A. N. (1996). A quantitative analysis of teachers’ attitude towards improvisation and its attendand problems in Integrated Science. Journal of Educational Research and Evaluation, 1(2), 299-301.
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Gibbons, S., Kimmel, H. and Oshea, M.C. (1997) Changing Teacher Behavior through Staff Development: Implementing the Teacher and content Standard in Science School. Science and Mathematics Journal: 976(1): 302-340
Goldhaber, D.D, and Brewer, D.J. (2000) “Does teacher certification matter? High school teacher certification status and student achievement”Educational Evaluation and Policy analysis, 22 (2): 129-145
Gravestock, P. and Gregor-Greenleaf, E. (2008) Students CourseEvaluation: Research, Models and Trends Toronto: Higher Education Quality council of Ontario.
Ibe, B.O. and Maduabum, M.A. (2001). Teachers qualification and experience as correlates of secondary school student’s achievement in biology Journal of Education Thought, 1 (2), 179-183
Ibrahim, A. (2000). Evaluating the pedagogical competence of junior secondary school integrated science teachers’ 40th STAN annual conference proceedings: 138-142.
Ibukun, W.O. (2009). Building the Future: invest in teachers now. A paper presented at the Ondo state world teachers day Monday, 5th October.
Ike, P. (1977) Laboratory Enviroment : An Ecological Perspective. Science Education International. 8(2): 12-16
Illugbusi, A. A., Falola, E.O., and Daramola, M. A.(2007). Relative Effects of Demographic Variables on levels of Anxiety of Integrated Science Trainee Teachers in Junior Secondary School in Ekiti State. Journal of Educational Focus, 1(1), 88-95.
Iyamu, E.O.S. (2005). Parents’ and Teachers’ perception of selection as a factor of quality in the curriculum process in Nigeria. International Education Journal, 6(1) 96-103
Maundu, J.N. (1986). Student Achievement in science and mathematics; A case study of Extra provincial, provincial and Haram bee sec. schools in Kenya. PhD thesis Mc Gill University, Montrea.
Mgba, I.K. (1974). ‘Trained and untrained secondary school teachers in Barbados: - is there a difference in classroom performance? Educational Research. 39 (2), Summer; 182.
Monk, D.H. (1994) “subject area preparation of secondary mathematics and science: teachers and student achievement” Economic of Education Review, 13 (1):125-145.
Mukherjee, A. (2002). Educational Psychology. Zaria: Asekome and co pub. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (2002). Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics. Reston, V. A: NCTM.
National Policy on Education (NPE) (2004). Lagos: NERDC press.
Nyikana, H.K. (1982) Pupils’ Repetition in the Primary Schools of Ciskei. Unpublished Masters’ Thesis. University of Orange Free State.
Ogunbiyi, M. B. (1986) Teaching Science in Africa. Ibadan University Prees
Ogunwuyi, O. (2000). A causal model of teacher and teacher and student facto as determinants of achievement in secondary school Integrated Science. Unpublished Ph.D. thesis. University of Ibadan, Ibadan.
Okoye, N.S. Momoh, S.O, Aigbomian, D.O. and Okecha, R.E. (2008). Teacher quality, instructional strategies and student performance in sec school. Science Journal of Instructional Psychology 35(2)
Omenyi, S.A. (1994). Performance Rating NCE and unqualified Biology teachers. Oriental Journal of Educational Research, 1(1), 68-77.
Onuoha, R. (1997) Understanding of selected ecological concepts among Nigeria school certificate candidates. Journal of Science Teachers Association of Nigeria 25(91) 96-102.
Ottader, C. and Grelsson, G. (2006). Laboratory work the teachers’ perspective Journal of Biological Education. 12, 8-14
Ovansa, J.U, Adozuka, I.O and Oricha, K.A. (2013). An investigation in to the level of completion of WAEC Biology syllabus before WAEC examination in some selected schools in Kogi State. A paper presented at 2013 Annual Conference of school of sciences Federal College of Education Zaria.
Owoye, J. S, and Yara, P.O. ( 2011) School Location and Academic Achievement of Secondary School in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Asia Journal of Social Science, 7(5),170-175
Owolabi, S.O. (2007). Teacher education in sub-Sahara Africa: Policies and practices. Paper presented at the Development of Teacher education in AfriccaConference.Makarere University, Kampala, Uganda. August 4-6.
Oyekan, T.G. (1999). Using co-operative education students’ Performances. Vocation Education Journal, 1(1), 162-169
Rivers, C. and Sanders, M. (2002). State wide class size studies prime times and star, Tennesseels Project Star Dalla Texas.
Ruthland, S.K. and Bremer, C.D. (2002). Alternative teacher certification – procedures and professional development opportunities for career and technical education teachers’ Washington D.C. ERIC clearing house on teachers Education
STAN, (1996). Effectiveness of science technology society and traditional science teaching methods on students’ performance in Yola metropolis, Adamawa State. Research in Curriculum, 5(1), 11-17.
Ukwuma, E.O. (1990). Teachers Questioning Behaviour and ESL classroom challenge to science teaching. Education today 43-4 Lagos. Federal Ministry of Education.
Usman, K.O. (2003). Influence of shortage of human resources on the effective instruction of mathematics in secondary schools. The Journal of WCCI Nigeria Chapter Forum, 4(2), 176-184.
Yara, P.O. (2009). Relationship between teachers attitude and students academic achievement in mathematics in some selected senior secondary schools in south west, Nigeria. European Journal of Social Sciences, 11 (3), 364-36
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Balarabe, S., M.A, A. ., A.K, R. ., & H.B, I. . (2019). A Survey on teacher’s variables responsible for student poor academic performance in biology. A case study of Zaria educational zone of Kaduna state, Nigeria. International Journal for Innovation Education and Research, 7(7), 513-527. https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol7.iss7.1630
