TEACHER MOTIVATION AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AS CORRELATES OF STUDENTS’ INTEREST AND ACHIEVEMENT IN BIOLOGY

Abstract

The study examined teacher motivation and classroom management as correlates of students’ interest and achievement in biology in secondary schools in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State. Fourteen secondary schools were purposively selected and twenty biology teachers were used for the study. The researchers employed a descriptive survey design. Instruments used were Teachers’ Motivational Behaviour Observation Checklist, Teachers’ Classroom Management Rating Scale, Students’ Interest Questionnaire and Biology Students’ Achievement Test. Findings revealed that the Teachers’ motivational behaviour in the classroom as well as classroom management were poor while students’ interest in biology was high. The composite contribution of motivation and classroom management on Biology achievement (F (2,25) = 16.41; P<0.05) and on students’ interest to Biology (F (2,25) = 4.39; P < 0.05) were significant. Motivation (? = .35, .40) and classroom management (? = .70; .36) both had relative contribution to students’ achievement and interest in Biology. In view of these findings, it is recommended that teachers should adopt more stimulating and effective methods of motivation and classroom management that can enhance effective teaching and learning of Biology.