Abstract:
The study was designed to investigate the causes of poor performance in Biology at
two Senior High Schools in the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly. The main objective
of the study was to investigate the challenges affecting the teaching and learning of
Biology and suggest ways for mitigating them. Seven teachers from O‟Reilly Senior
High School and Teshie Presbyterian Senior High School were purposively sampled
for the study. The study used a case study design. Data was collected through semistructured
interviews, document analysis and observation. These instruments were
analysed qualitatively using thematic analysis and validated by the researcher‟s
supervisor. From the findings of the study, it was revealed that performance of
students in Biology was affected by institutional, technical, parent, learner and teacher
related factors. The study concluded that the provision of adequate teaching and
learning resources, team work, devising appropriate teaching methods, in-service
training for teachers are some measures that can be used to improve performance of
Biology students. The study suggests that school management addresses the
challenges militating against the effective teaching and learning of Biology thus
improving students‟ performance in the Ledzokuku Municipality.
Description:
A thesis in the Department of Science Education,
Faculty of Science Education, submitted to the School of
Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment of
the requirements for the award of the degree of
Master of Philosophy
(Science Education)
in the University of Education, Winneba
NOVEMBER, 2021
