EFFECT OF TEACHER’S KNOWLEDGE OF SUBJECT MATTER, UTILIZATION OF RESOURCES AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT ON THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS IN BIOLOGY

ABSTRACT The quality of education is intricately linked to the effectiveness of teachers in fulfilling their duties. Teachers exert a significant influence on students' academic achievement, playing a crucial role in translating educational policies into actionable principles during interactions with students. There are indications that some teachers lack the necessary qualifications and dedication, leading to ineffective teaching practices. The problem is further exacerbated by issues such as nepotism in the employment process, potentially resulting in the recruitment of teachers who do not meet the required standards. The study was carried out to determine effects of teachers’ knowledge of subject matter, utilization of resources and classroom management on the academic achievement of students in biology. The study was conducted among teachers from High Fliers College and Isalẹ Oyo Community grammar school. Their opinions are assumed to be the opinions of other teachers in the state. The study adopted quantitative pilot survey that will be conducted by the researcher among teachers from High Fliers College and Isale Oyo Community grammar school Oyo state. A quantitative research method through structured questionnaire will be employed for data collection and analysis. The sample population for the study was all the students of the selected schools used for the study. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 50 teachers and students from the selected schools. Therefore, 50 respondents were used for the study. Data collected were presented in tables and the corresponding values expressed in percentages. Hypotheses were tested using T-Test statistical approach. Findings from the study reveal that there is a significant relationship between class room management and academic achievement of students in biology. There is a significant relationship between knowledge of subject matter and academic achievement of students in biology. There is a significant relationship between effective utilization of instructional materials and academic achievement of students in biology.