Science Teachers' Level of Pedagogical Skills and Classroom Management Competencies as correlates of Students' Interest in Biology

Abstract

Students' low interest in Biology has been evidenced through their performances in both termly and final examinations. A lot of factors such as teachers' pedagogical skills and classroom management competences could be responsible. The aim of the study was to review and analyse the relationship between teachers' pedagogical skills, classroom management competences and students' interest in biology. There were 2 research questions and corresponding hypotheses. Data collection was through questionnaires which were designed by the researchers after extensive literature review. The data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer research questions while ANOVA was employed to test the two formulated hypotheses. The findings of the analysis revealed a moderate positive relationship between teachers' pedagogical skills, classroom management competencies on students' interest in Biology. Some recommendations were made based on the findings of the study.