Factors Influencing The Choice Of Chemistry Education As A Course Of Study Among Secondary School Students
This study was carried out to assess the factors influencing the choice of chemistry education as a course of study among secondary school students in Ikwuano L.G.A of Abia State. The study was specifically set to determine the extent perceived value of the Chemistry education influences students’ choice of the subject in Ikwuano L.G.A of Abia State, determine the extent perceived difficulty of Chemistry subject influences students’ choice of Chemistry education as a course of study in Ikwuano L.G.A of Abia State, determine the extent subject teacher effectiveness influences students’ choice of Chemistry education as a course of study in Ikwuano L.G.A of Abia State, determine the extent gender differences influences students’ choice of Chemistry education as a course of study in Ikwuano L.G.A of Abia State, and determine the extent parents and peer group influences students’ choice of Chemistry education as a course of study in Ikwuano L.G.A of Abia State. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprise of Chemistry students of some secondary school in Ikwuano L.G.A of Abia State. In determining the sample size, the researcher conveniently selected 200 respondents and 150 were validated. Self-constructed and validated questionnaire was used for data collection. The collected and validated questionnaires were analyzed using frequency tables. The result of the findings reveals that the extent perceived value of the Chemistry education influences students’ choice of the subject in Ikwuano L.G.A of Abia State is high. Furthermore the study also revealed that the extent parents and peer group influences students’ choice of Chemistry education as a course of study in Ikwuano L.G.A of Abia State is high. Therefore the study recommends that In order to encourage more students to choose chemistry as a school subject, Students should be informed and exposed to various career opportunities in Chemistry and be made aware of the basic requirements of such careers. This can be done during Chemistry and also during school guidance periods. Once students are aware of career opportunities in chemistry at an early age, they will be more motivated and more willing to choose chemistry as a school subject in order to fulfill their career aspirations. To mention but a few.
The main purpose of this study is to find out factors influencing the choice of chemistry education as a course of study among secondary school studentsin Ikwuano L.G.A of Abia State. Specifically, the study sought to-
- Determine the extent perceived value of the Chemistry education influences students’ choice of the subject in Ikwuano L.G.A of Abia State.
- Determine the extent perceived difficulty of Chemistry subject influences students’ choice of Chemistry education as a course of study in Ikwuano L.G.A of Abia State.
- Determine the extent subject teacher effectiveness influences students’ choice of Chemistry education as a course of study in Ikwuano L.G.A of Abia State.
- Determine the extent gender differences influences students’ choice of Chemistry education as a course of study in Ikwuano L.G.A of Abia State.
- Determine the extent parents and peer group influences students’ choice of Chemistry education as a course of study in Ikwuano L.G.A of Abia State.
The study will be guided by the following methods;
- What is the extent perceived value of the Chemistry education influences students’ choice of the subject in Ikwuano L.G.A of Abia State?
- What is the extent perceived difficulty of Chemistry subject influences students’ choice of Chemistry education as a course of study in Ikwuano L.G.A of Abia State?
- What is the extent subject teacher effectiveness influences students’ choice of Chemistry education as a course of study in Ikwuano L.G.A of Abia State?
- What is the extent gender differences influences students’ choice of Chemistry education as a course of study in Ikwuano L.G.A of Abia State?
- What is the extent parents and peer group influences students’ choice of Chemistry education as a course of study in Ikwuano L.G.A of Abia State?
1.0 INTRODUCTION:
This chapter introduces the Factors Influencing The Choice Of Chemistry Education As A Course Of Study Among Secondary School Students and its relevance, states the research problems, research questions, and objectives, provides a background of the study, and should also include the research hypothesis [INTRO16773]…
2.0 INTRODUCTION:
This chapter provides the background and context of the research problems, reviews the existing literature on the Factors Influencing The Choice Of Chemistry Education As A Course Of Study Among Secondary School Students, and acknowledges the contributions of scholars who have previously conducted similar research [REV16773] …
Abstract
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objective of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypothesis
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Scope of the Study
1.8 Limitation of the Study
1.9 Definition of Terms
1.10 Organization of the Study
Chapter Two: Review of Literature
2.1 Conceptual Framework
2.2 Theoretical Framework
2.3 Empirical Review
Chapter Three: Research Methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population of the Study
3.3 Sample Size Determination
3.4 Sample Size Selection Technique and Procedure
3.5 Research Instrument and Administration
3.6 Method of Data Collection
3.7 Method of Data Analysis
3.8 Validity of the Study
3.9 Reliability of the Study
3.10 Ethical Consideration
Chapter Four: Data Presentation and Analysis
4.1 Data Presentation
4.2 Analysis of Data
4.3 Answering Research Questions
4.4 Test of Hypotheses
4.5 Discussion of Findings
Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
5.4 Suggestion for Further Studies
References
APPENDIX
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