Physics Education

The aim of this study was to investigate the teacher-related factors affecting the academic performance of secondary school students in physics in Bureti Sub County, Kericho County. The selection of this topic was motivated by the persistently low performance in physics among secondary schools in…

This study explores the relevance of integrating mathematics into physics instruction in secondary schools. Through a systematic analysis of both document and literature reviews, the study examines the extent of integration, teachers’ perspectives and practices, and students’ perceptions and lear…

This study aimed to explore secondary school students’ attitudes towards learning physics and how these attitudes influence their performance in internal and external examinations. It examined various aspects of their attitudes, including whether they perceive physics as difficult, their feelings…

This study aimed to examine issues concerning physics practical lessons in senior high schools within the Cape Coast Metropolis. Primary data were collected through a survey of 432 SHS physics students, whose responses formed the basis of this investigation. The principal research tool employed w…

What are the states of physics laboratories in secondary schools? Are there laboratory factors constituting constraints to effective teaching and learning of physics? Does laboratory works influence students’ physics achievements and general attitudes? To seek answers to these questions is the ai…

In countries where laboratory-based teaching has deep roots, many educators consider practical work essential to their teaching practice. It is widely acknowledged that practical work not only fosters skill acquisition but also enhances conceptual understanding. Despite extensive research on fact…