Organisational factors as correlates of science students academic performance in Lagos state, Nigeria
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2013
Authors
Sule, S.A.
Akinsola, A.O.
Chukwu, O.U.
Sule, P.S.
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A publication of the Faculty of Education Administration, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
Abstract
This study primarily investigated organizational factors as correlates of science students' academic performance in
senior secondary schools of Lagos state. Variables such as teachers' qualification, teacher-students attitude toward
the teaching and learning of chemistry, teacher/student relationship were specifically considered to ascertain
whether or not they have any relationship with students' academic performance in chemistry. A correlational survey
design was adopted for the study. A total number of 22 public senior secondary schools constituted the population
while 550 respondents (500 students and 50 teachers) from ten of the schools randomLy selectedfrom OshodillsoLo
Local government area of Lagos state made up the sampLe. Data were collected using the "Organizational factors
and science student academic performance questionnaires (OFSSAP-A for the teachers and OFSSAP-B for the
students) and analyzed with Pearson Product Moment Correlation statistic. The study found a significant positive
relationship between the three organizational factor variables and academic performance of chemistry students. The
study concluded that when the right work force is in pLace aLong with the right attitude towards teaching and
learning and in a friendly environment.it is most Likely that student's achievement in chemistry will be highLy
enhanced. Based on the findings it was recommended among others that the stakehoLders in education industry
shouLd improve on the Learning environment of students, ensure that the curriculum impLementers improve in their
relationships and attitude towards teaching.
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Keywords
Organizational factors , Science students , Academic performance , Secondary schools , Lagos state , Research Subject Categories::SOCIAL SCIENCES::Social sciences::Education
Citation
Sule, S. A., Akinsola, A. O., Chukwu, O. U. & Sule, P. S. (2013). Organisational factors as correlates of science students academic performance in Lagos state, Nigeria. Journal of Educational Research and Development, Vol.8(1), pp. 310 -315.