FACTORS INFLUENCING PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS' PERCEPTIONS OF TEACHING SECONDARY SCHOOL BIOLOGY (A CASE STUDY OF YUSUF MAITAMA SULE UNIVERSITY)

This study examines the factors influencing pre-service teachers’ perceptions of teaching secondary school Biology at Yusuf Maitama Sule University. The study focuses on how training experiences, subject interest, teaching practice exposure, instructional resources, and career motivation shape their attitudes toward teaching Biology. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, and data were collected using structured questionnaires administered to pre-service Biology teachers. Findings reveal that teaching practice experience, quality of instruction, and personal interest in Biology significantly influence positive perceptions toward teaching the subject. However, inadequate instructional resources and limited practical exposure negatively affect some students’ attitudes. The study concludes that improved teacher education programs and practical exposure are essential in shaping positive teaching perceptions. Recommendations include enhanced laboratory facilities, improved teaching practice supervision, and motivational strategies for pre-service teachers.