THE EFFECTS OF TEACHER’S QUALIFICATION AND STUDENTS’ INTEREST ON THE PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL PHYSICS (A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ODEDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE)

Abstract

This study examines the impact of interest on the academic performance of students in senior secondary school physics, focusing on a case study of selected secondary schools in Odeda Local Government Area, Ogun State. To achieve the study's purpose, research questions were formulated to guide the study. A sample of one hundred (100) respondents was randomly selected from five (5) schools in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State for the study. The selection was made using a simple random sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was the main instrument used for data collection. The study adopted frequency count for data analysis. The findings revealed that teachers' qualifications and students' interests significantly affect students' performance in physics. Specifically, the study demonstrated that students' interest in physics predicts their performance in the subject and that this interest significantly impacts their academic outcomes. The study recommends teacher professional development, curriculum reform, student engagement strategies, assessment and feedback, resource allocation, and parental and community involvement to enhance physics education.