ABSTRACT
The study examined the Teacher Classroom Management and Student’s Academic Performance in Business Studies in Irepodun L.G.A, Kwara Stat. Two hundred respondents were randomly chosen for the study. A self-reporting questionnaire was used for data collection and the result of the study revealed some factors that influencing classroom management of business studies teacher among these are classroom discipline, classroom students’ reinforcement, teachers’ pedagogical attitude, teacher’s class control. The questionnaire were used to elicit the information based on this study, the data collected were analyzed using frequency counts and percentages for the demographic information of respondents while Chi-square was used to test postulated hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level. The findings of the study revealed that:
i. There is significant influence of classroom discipline on academic performance of business studies students in Irepodun LGA Kwara State with chi- square value of 241.04 is greater than the critical value of 21.03 at 0.05 level of significance
ii. There is significant influence of teachers’ pedagogical attitude on academic performance of business studies students in Irepodun LGA Kwara State with calculated chi-square value of 212.02 is greater than the critical value of 21.03 at 0.05 level of significance
iii. There is significant influence of students’ reinforcement on academic performance of business studies students in Irepodun LGA Kwara State by the calculated chi- square value of 98.12 is greater than the critical value of 21.03 at 0.05 level of significance
iv. Teacher’s class control significantly influence academic performance of business studies students in Irepodun LGA Kwara State with calculated chi- square value of 131.01 is greater than the critical value of 21.03 at 0.05 level of significance
Based on the findings of this research, classroom discipline, students’ reinforcement among others have significant effects on academic performance of business studies students among the selected junior secondary schools in Irepodun LGA Kwara State. The study therefore recommends business studies teachers should ensure positive learning environment. And they must maintain good time and ensure the classroom is properly arranged for effective learning as to encourage students to learn effectively for the improvement in teaching and learning.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgments iv
List of Tables vii
Abstract viii
Table of Contents ix
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction 1
Background to the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 4
Purpose of the Study 4
Research Questions 5
Research Hypotheses 5
Significance of the Study 6
Scope of the Study 7
Operational Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Concept of Classroom Management
Classroom Management in Teaching and Learning Business Studies
Concept of Student Academic Performance
Theoretical framework
Classroom Discipline and Students’ Academic Performance
Students’ Reinforcement and Students’ Academic Performance
Teacher Pedagogical Attitude in Teaching Business Studies
Teacher Class Control and Students’ Academic Performance
Factors Hindering Teacher’s Classroom Management in Business Studies
Possible Solution forTeacher’s Classroom Management in Teaching and Learning Business Studies
Appraisal of Literature Review
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design 31
Population, Sample and Sampling Techniques
Instrumentation 32
Procedure for Data Collection 33
Method of Data Analysis 33
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYID AND DISCUSSION OF RESULTS
Demographic Data 34
Operational Hypotheses 36
Discussion of Findings 39
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary 41
Conclusion 41
Recommendations 42
References 43
Appendix 45