Characteristics of Teachers and Learners and their Impact on Academic Performance in Physics in Secondary Schools in the Kananga Region, Congo
Keywords:
Teachers, learners, physics, academic performance.Abstract
Purpose: This study sought to investigate teachers’ and learners’ characteristics influencing enrolment and academic performance in Physics among secondary schools in Kananga region, Congo.
Methodology: The study employed descriptive survey designs. The research design was used to effectively investigate, describe and explain the existing relationships, practice and trends as compared to enrolment, academic performance in Physics and teacher and learners characteristics. Chi-square technique was used to establish and describe the existing relationships.
Findings: The findings of this study revealed that there is low enrolment and poor academic performances in Physics in schools within Kananga region.
Conclusion: The study concluded that teachers and learners characteristics are key to enrolment and academic performance in Physics.
Recommendation: The study recommend that Physics teachers, school administrators, parents and other education stake holders should work together to provide modern facilities and infrastructure to improve teaching and learning of Physics so as to improve student enrolment and academic performance in Physics.
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