TEACHERS’ COMPETENCE AND ITS IMPACT ON THEIR ATTITUDE TOWARDS TEACHING CHEMISTRY AMONG SPOWER TEACHERS IN KATSINA METROPOLIS

The study investigates the relationship between teachers’ competence and their attitude towards teaching chemistry among S-Power teachers in Katsina Metropolis. One research question was raised and one null hypotheses was formulated to guide the study. The study adopted Survey research design. The population of the study consisted of 30 S-Power teachers from selected secondary schools in Katsina Metropolis. The sample was made up of 15 S-Power teachers selected using simple random sampling technique. Data was collected using validated questionnaire designed by the researchers. It was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was used in order to test the hypothesis. Based on the findings of the stud, the researchers concluded that adequate training, support from school administrators, teachers’ qualification, availability of teaching resources, and professional development opportunities are significant factors that positively influence teachers’ competence and attitude towards teaching chemistry among S-power teachers in Katsina metropolis. Also, there was a significant relationship between chemistry teachers’ competence and their attitudes towards teaching chemistry among S-power teachers in Katsina metropolis.