Students' and Teachers' Attitude and Performance in Chemistry in Secondary Schools in Kwale County, Kenya
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2015-06
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Global Institute of Research and Education
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The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which students' and teachers' attitudes hinder good
performance in chemistry among students in secondary school. The sample consisted of 482 form three students and nine
chemistry teachers from nine secondary schools. Data were collected through a questionnaire and interview schedule.
Results showed that chemistry teachers' negative perception of their learners’ abilities was strongly linked to persistent
poor performance in chemistry. The study recommended that the Ministry of Education should enhance supervision of
curriculum implementation in schools, enhance teacher motivation and increase facilities
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Ogembo, J. O., Otanga, H., & Yaki, R. N. (2015). Students’ and teachers’ attitudes and performance in chemistry in secondary schools in Kwale County, Kenya. Global Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 4(3), 39-43.