EXTENT OF USE OF BIOLOGY INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES AND EFFECT ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN SIAYA COUNTY – KENYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. 118-141
Author(s):  
Alice Omariba ◽  
Bernard Lawrence Ong’amo ◽  
Samson Rosana Ondigi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Stratified Random Sampling ◽  
Head Teachers ◽  
Single Sex ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Frequent Use ◽  
Teachers And Students

This study sought to find out the extent of use of biology teaching and learning resources and how it affects students’ academic performance. The study was carried out in public secondary schools in Siaya County. The researcher used a sample of twenty-three schools drawn from ninety two public secondary schools selected through stratified random sampling. Teacher respondents were purposively or randomly sampled. Purposive sampling was used to choose the most experienced biology teacher from two or more teachers teaching form two classes. Where there existed more than one long serving and experienced teachers teaching form two classes, random sampling was employed to pick one of them for interview. Student respondents were chosen through random sampling in single sex schools and stratified random sampling in mixed schools. Head teachers from each of the sampled schools were selected for personal interview. The data were collected using questionnaires, checklists, observation schedules and interview guides. Observation schedules were used by the researcher to ascertain use of resources by teachers and learners and the resultant tests used to determine the score differences in achievement between classes frequently taught using resources and those rarely taught using resources. Interviews with head teachers were used to countercheck the information given by teachers and students on utilization of resources. The findings of the study established that audio-visual resources were least usedin schools. The resources were mainly bought by the headteachers. The researcher’s assessment during live lesson teaching using observation schedules showed that students frequently taught using resources performed better than those rarely taught using the resources. The research also established that frequent use of resources was not the only factor determining high student’s academic performance but other factors like teacher’s qualification, pedagogy, attitudes and students’ entry behaviour also played a role in realizing improved academic performance in students.

scholarly journals Analysis of large class-size and its effects on teaching and learning process among students’ secondary schools in Potiskum local government area

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 045-052
Author(s):  
Luka Yelwa Barde ◽  
Abubakar Alhaji Ahmed ◽  
Salamatu Mohammed ◽  
Maryam Gafo Bizi ◽  
Nuhu Ibrahim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Structure Questionnaire ◽  
Junior Secondary Schools ◽  
Teaching Aids ◽  
Junior Secondary ◽  
Teachers And Students

The study was carried out on the evaluation of the effects of over-population on teaching and learning of among students in junior secondary schools in Potiskum Local Government Area. To guide the study, 3 research questions in line with purpose of the study were formulated. Descriptive Survey Research Design was adopted for the study. The target population of the study was the entire teachers in randomly selected four junior secondary schools in Potiskum Local Government Area. Stratified Random Sampling Technique was adopted to select 40 teachers from the 4 junior secondary schools to constitute the sample size of the study. Structure Questionnaire was the major instrument used to collect data for the study. The data collected was analyzed using Mean and Standard Deviation for the questionnaires. The findings of the study revealed that, inability of teachers to paid attention to individual students that need special attention, lack of classroom control and management at overcrowded classroom and teachers found it difficult in conducting effective continuous assessment in classroom are some of the problems faced by teachers and students in teaching and learning in over-populated classrooms in junior secondary schools of Potiskum Local Government Area. The findings of the study also revealed that, high numbers of the students in classroom affect academic performance and that smaller class’s size lead to improvement of academic performance are some of the effects of over-population on the quality of teaching and learning in junior secondary schools in the study area. The findings of the study further revealed that, Admission of the students in junior secondary schools should be based on minimum standard as specified National Junior Secondary School Curriculum and provision of modern teaching aids such as overhead projectors, power point presentation device that each and every individual student will view the content of the lesson in the classroom are some of the ways forwards for overcoming the problems faced by teachers and students in over-populated classroom during teaching and learning in junior secondary schools in the study area. It was recommended that, a ratio of 1:40 teachers to students is hereby suggested for junior secondary schools as stated in the National Policy of Education (2013).

scholarly journals Assessment of Assimilation and Academic Performance of Students During Winter and Summer Seasons

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. e639128886
Author(s):  
Abubakar Muhammed Dadile ◽  
Abubakar Muhammad Dadile ◽  
Habu Muhammed Dadile ◽  
Nurudeen Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Cold Water ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
Weather Condition ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Senior Secondary

The study was conducted at Gashua, Yobe State. The weather condition of the area during summer is so terrible to the extent that the majority of inhabitants are searching for ice blocks or cold water to drink in other to feel a bit comfortable. In the school, both teachers and students were not comfortable during summer and winter seasons and these made teaching and learning processes boring. Therefore, the study is aimed at assessing the assimilation and academic performance of students during the vsummer and winter seasons. A random selection of past examination record sheets of students in Yusad secondary school, Gashua was used, and information on their academic performance for summer and winter season were obtain from senior secondary one and two (SS1 and SS2) classes. Ten student record books were selected at random for their academic performance on the subject area of biology. Their scores of the academic performance records were subjected to a descriptive statistics where mean, standard deviation was calculated and Z-test was determined. The results of this study revealed that the summer and winter seasons do not affect the assimilation and results reveals that the academic performance of students varies between - 0.58 in SS1 to - 0.72 in SS2 which means that the summer and winter seasons had no influence on the assimilation and performance of students but might cause inconvenience, unfavorable, disturbance and unsuitable conditions for teaching and learning processes. 

PARENTAL SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUND AND STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IKOLOMANI SUB- COUNTY, KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Brenda Muhavi Madegwa ◽  
Sr. Dr. Elizabeth Piliyesi ◽  
Sr. Dr. Theonestina Katundano
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Parental Occupation ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Research ◽  
Economic Background ◽  
Parental Level

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate to what extent the socio- economic background of parents influence the academic performance of students in public secondary schools in Ikolomani Sub- County, Kakamega County. This study was guided by the following research questions: How does parental level of education influence students’ performance? How does parental occupation level influence students’ performance? How does parental income level influence students’performance? What are the socioeconomic challenges facing parents in enhancing students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in lkolomani Sub-County? What are the possible solutions to enhance students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in lkolomani Sub-County?Methodology: The study used both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. The study employed proportionate stratified random sampling to select the schools while purposive, cluster sampling and simple random sampling was used to select the students. Teachers were selected using stratified and simple random sampling. Principals, parents’ representatives and Education officer were purposively selected. Data were collected using questionnaires, document analysis and interview guide. Qualitative and quantitative data were concurrently collected and analyzed. Statistical package for Social Science (SPSS version 23) was used to analyze quantitative data while qualitative data was analyzed thematically to obtain views and perceptions of the respondents.Results: The study found that parental socio-economic background played  a key role in enhancement of students’ academic performance.Recommendations: The study recommended that parents should be encouraged to start small income generating business so as to cater for the educational needs of their children.

scholarly journals IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF FORM TWO ACCOUNTING STUDENTS OF TOASE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN APPLYING THE DOUBLE ENTRY PRINCIPLE THROUGH GROUP LEARNING TECHNIQUE

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-06
Author(s):  
Isaac Ampofo Atta Junior ◽  
Isaac Ampofo Atta Senior ◽  
Beatrice Ampofo
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Group Learning ◽  
Accounting Students ◽  
Group Method ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Double Entry ◽  
Effective Teaching And Learning

Action research was used including quantitative research to help the research achieve the stated objectives. The sample size is 45 which was made up of 30 male students, 10 female students, and 5 accounting teachers. The problem under study used classroom tests, questionnaires, observation, and interviews as data collection instruments. Findings revealed that, for effective teaching and learning of the double-entry principle, the Group method is the best way for teaching. Teachers and students agreed that the use of group learning methods during teaching and learning will help improve the academic performance of the pupils. Students develop an interest in learning Accounting during the group learning method. The findings indicated that the use of group learning methods and to enhance teaching and learning will motivate students to learn Accounting and improve their academic performance by providing high classroom participation, a deeper understanding of concepts, and equip them with knowledge and skills.

scholarly journals Virtual Teaching and Learning of English As A Second Language in Selected Secondary Schools Isu-Ikwuato, L. G. A. Abia State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-95
Author(s):  
Bernard Meshach Aguma ◽  
◽  
Caroline Kinuu Kimathi ◽  
Martin Situma ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Educational System ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Virtual Teaching

The adoption of virtual teaching and learning of a second language in the Nigerian educational system has received little attention. COVID-19 lock-down, imposed by the governments of the nations, forced educational institutions globally and locally to adapt virtual teaching and learning of English language. This research paper investigated the challenges of virtual teaching and learning of a second language (English) in selected secondary schools, Isu Ikwuato L.A. Abia State, Nigeria. It used a mixed method convergent parallel research design. The purposive sampling technique was used to select secondary schools that adopted virtual teaching and learning. The targeted population was 2000 English students and teachers with a sample size of 333. The results revealed that the schools made use of synchronous, asynchronous and blended types of online teaching and learning, and the students had a positive attitude. Both students and teachers experienced challenges of poor network, lack of ICT training, unstable electricity, and financial constraint. This study recommends the following: Language Policy Makers in Nigerian Educational System to map out the strategies that will incorporate online second language teaching and learning skills in the curriculum. That Marist Educational Board in partnership with the Ministry of Education in Nigeria, provide virtual supplementary materials for English language education. Adequate virtual training to be provided for English teachers and students. That the challenges of internet fluctuation, power shortage, insufficient virtual materials, inadequate funds, technical issues, virtual skills be addressed by all the stakeholders in education.

scholarly journals A Study of Academic Achievement in Relation to Mental Health among Pahari Students in Secondary Schools of Poonch District

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Afa Dul Mujiaba
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Moment Method ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Statistical Techniques ◽  
Stratified Random Sampling ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Rural And Urban

<p>The major trust of this study was to examine the academic achievement of pahari students in<br />relation to their mental health. The present study was carried-out on sample of 200 pahari<br />students selected from 6 secondary schools of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir through<br />stratified random sampling technique. Mental health scale developed by Dr. Mercy Abraham and Dr. K.C. Baby Prasanna was used to collect required information, while the total marks obtained by the students in the previous class were used as an achievement criterion. Two statistical techniques like Pearson’s product moment method and ‘t’ test were used to analyze the data. The study shows that there is a positive correlation between academic achievement and mental health of students. The result of the study further revealed significant differences between boys and girls as well as rural and urban students in regard to their mental health. On the basis of these findings some suggestions both for practice and further studies have been put forward by the author.</p>

scholarly journals Teacher Practice in Teaching the Subject of Maharat Al-Quran Integrated Curriculum Tahfiz

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-50
Author(s):  
Sri Andayani Mahdi Yusuf ◽  
Mohd. Aderi Che Noh ◽  
Khadijah Abdul Razak
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Integrated Curriculum ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Teacher Practice ◽  
Stratified Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Subject

This study aims to measure the level of teacher practice in teaching the subject of Maharat al-Quran Integrated Curriculum Tahfiz (KBT). A total of 621 teachers were made respondents in this study. This study is in the form of a cross-sectional survey involving teachers from KBT secondary schools throughout Malaysia. While the sampling method of this study uses stratified random sampling method. Data were analyzed using IBM Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software version 25.0 Descriptively to determine the mean value, standard deviation and percentage. The findings of the study show that the level of teacher practice in teaching the subject of Maharat al-Quran KBT is at a high level. In conclusion, this study successfully highlights the uniqueness of the findings that teachers in secondary schools who implement KBT practice well the teaching of tajwid law, manners of the Quran, recitation, knowledge of Qiraat, practice of Qiraat and Rasm Uthmani in the subject of Maharat al-Quran. The science of tajwid is the main teaching emphasized by the teacher to enable students to learn the Quran. The implication is that tahfiz teachers have a role to teach Quranic skills because teachers are the driving force behind a built curriculum. Abstrak Kekurangan pengetahuan terhadap subjek yang diajar akan mengganggu kelancaran proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran (PdP). Kegagalan memahami isi kandungan pelajaran dapat menjejaskan kaedah PdP yang dirancang dan akan memberikan impak negatif kepada pendidikan itu sendiri. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengukur tahap amalan guru dalam pengajaran subjek Maharat al-Quran Kurikulum Bersepadu Tahfiz (KBT). Seramai 621 orang guru dijadikan responden dalam kajian ini. Kajian ini berbentuk tinjauan rentas silang (cross-sectional) yang melibatkan para guru dari sekolah menengah KBT di seluruh Malaysia. Manakala kaedah pensampelan kajian ini menggunakan kaedah pensampelan rawak berstrata (stratified random sampling). Data telah dianalisis menggunakan perisian IBM Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) versi 25.0 secara deksriptif untuk mengetahui nilai min, sisihan piawai dan peratusan. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa tahap amalan guru dalam pengajaran subjek Maharat al-Quran KBT berada pada tahap tinggi. Kesimpulannya, kajian ini berjaya menonjolkan keunikan dapatan bahawa guru di sekolah menengah yang melaksanakan KBT mengamalkan dengan baik pengajaran hukum tajwid, adab al-Quran, tilawah, ilmu Qiraat, amali Qiraat dan Rasm Uthmani di dalam subjek Maharat al-Quran. Ilmu tajwid merupakan pengajaran utama yang ditekankan oleh guru untuk membolehkan murid mempelajari al-Quran. Implikasinya, Guru Tahfiz mempunyai peranan untuk mengajarkan kemahiran al-Quran kerana guru merupakan penggerak sesebuah kurikulum yang dibina

scholarly journals Setback to and Encouragement of Feedback: Teacher and Student Perspectives

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 113-117
Author(s):  
Felicitas Ogonna Ejinkonye ◽  
Romy O. Okoye
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Repeat Class ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Giving Feedback

The research explored setback to, and encouragement of feedback as perceived by teachers and students. Three research questions guided the study. The population of the study constituted 180 teachers and 3200 students in government owned secondary schools in Ekwusigo L.G.A of Anambra State. Simple random sampling technique was used to draw the sample of teachers and students. Two questionnaires, one for teachers and one for students were used to collect data. Arithemetical mean was used in answering the research questions. The results revealed that all the stipulated factors constituted setbacks to teachers in giving feedback to their students. All the teachers indicated that all the listed items can encourage them in giving feedback to their students. Also, almost all the items except one constituted setback for the students in receiving feedback from their teachers. It was recommended that workload of teachers should be moderate, and the teacher should be relieved of other duties that may affect teaching and learning. Also, students’ seriousness should be boosted by ensuring that they repeat class when they fail among others.

scholarly journals TEACHER'S DISTRIBUTION PATTERN AS DETERMINANTS OF EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN NIGERIA SECONDARY SCHOOLS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Ekere ◽  
Ogunlade J Olurotimi ◽  
Adeleye J Olusola
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Measuring Instruments ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
Implementation Stages ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Teaching Learning

The study investigated teacher’s demographic factors to ascertain teaching learning issues in Nigeria. As a descriptive survey, teachers and students in senior secondary schools in Ekiti State constituted the study population. The sample comprised of 288 teachers and 1920 students, randomly selected from 32 schools that were stratified, selected and drawn from 16 local government areas in Ekiti State. Four different measuring instruments were used to collect data. The data collected were subjected to statistical analysis using t-test. Findings from the documentary evidence revealed there is uneven distribution of teachers between sex and location, while statistical calculation results revealed that there is a difference between the effectiveness of male and female teachers as well as teachers from both urban and rural locations in the improvement of teaching and learning. The study recommended that government should do more to monitor implementation stages of its education policy with special regard to gender and locations of teachers. Serious and genuine implementation of policy is as important as its formulation. The inspectorate division of the ministry of education should take seriously the distribution of teachers and monitoring of what goes on in our classrooms, especially schools in rural areas where students expect ”miracle” passes.

scholarly journals EVALUATING LECTURER’S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF COKROAMINOTO UNIVERSITY OF YOGYAKARTA

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Didik Rinan Sumekto
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Stratified Random Sampling

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengungkapkan persepsi kinerja dosen ditinjau dari (1) penguasaan materi kuliah, (2) manajemen kelas, (3) komunikasi dosen dan mahasiswa dalam proses belajar-mengajar, dan (4) kemampuan mengevaluasi proses dan hasil pembelajaran. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh mahasiswa di Universitas Cokroaminoto Yogyakarta yang berjumlah 1.442 orang dan sampel penelitian ini sebanyak 187 orang yang ditentukan dengan menggunakan rumus Cohen. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik proportional stratified random sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan angket dengan 5 skala Likert Summited Rating Scale yang digunakan untuk mendapatkan data kinerja dosen, penguasaan materi kuliah, manajemen kelas, komunikasi dosen dan mahasiswa dalam proses belajar-mengajar, dan kemampuan mengevaluasi proses dan hasil pembelajaran. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan statistik deskriptif, analisis korelasi sederhana dan analisis regresi ganda dengan taraf signifikansi 0,05. Persepsi mahasiswa berdasarkan penguasaan materi kuliah, manajemen kelas, komunikasi dosen dan mahasiswa dalam proses belajar-mengajar, dan kemampuan mengevaluasi proses dan hasil pembelajaran secara bersama-sama berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja dosen (F = 17,676; R² = 0,280; p &lt; 0,000). Kontribusi keefektifannya sebesar 28,0%, sehingga 72,0% masih dipengaruhi oleh variabel di luar penelitian ini. Hasil analisis linier menunjukkan pengaruh positif dan signifikan penguasaan materi kuliah terhadap kinerja dosen secara parsial (t = 2,800; p = 0,006). Manajemen kelas menunjukkan pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja dosen secara parsial (t = 3,220; p = 0,002). Komunikasi dosen dan mahasiswa dalam proses belajar-mengajar menunjukkan pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja dosen secara parsial (t = 3,609; p = 0,000). Kemampuan mengevaluasi proses dan hasil pembelajaran menunjukkan pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja dosen secara parsial (t = 2,745; p = 0,007). Hasil analisis persamaan regresi ganda yang diperoleh dengan cara bertahap (stepwise) adalah Y = 12,490 + 0,223X1 + 0,186X2 + 0,236X3 + 0,136X4.

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