Factors responsible for low enrollment of students in chemistry education in colleges of education

Project Abstract

The enrollment of students in chemistry education programs in colleges of education has been a concerning issue in the field of education. This research aims to identify and analyze the factors responsible for the low enrollment of students in chemistry education in colleges of education. The study will employ a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, interviews, and document analysis. The research will investigate various factors contributing to the low enrollment of students in chemistry education, including student perceptions of the difficulty of the subject, lack of interest, limited career opportunities, and the quality of teaching in chemistry education programs. Additionally, institutional factors such as curriculum design, availability of resources, and support services will be examined. The study will involve surveying current students enrolled in chemistry education programs to understand their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities within the field. Interviews will be conducted with faculty members and administrators to gather insights into the institutional factors influencing enrollment in chemistry education programs. Document analysis will be conducted to review existing literature, policies, and data related to chemistry education in colleges of education. This will provide a comprehensive overview of the historical context and current trends in enrollment in chemistry education programs. The findings of this research will contribute to a deeper understanding of the factors influencing student enrollment in chemistry education programs in colleges of education. The results will inform recommendations for improving enrollment rates, enhancing the quality of teaching and learning in chemistry education, and addressing institutional barriers to student participation in the field. By identifying and addressing the factors responsible for low enrollment in chemistry education programs, colleges of education can better attract and retain students interested in pursuing careers in chemistry education. This research will also provide insights for policymakers, educators, and stakeholders in developing strategies to promote the growth and sustainability of chemistry education programs in colleges of education.

Project Overview

<p> </p><div><p>This research work is a survey of Factors Responsible for low Enrolment of Student in Chemistry Education in Enugu State. It aims at finding out the various factors responsible for low enrolment of students in chemistry education in colleges of education in Nigeria. Five (5) research questions were raised. Data were collected using questionnaire which were distributed randomly among students and lecturers from two government owned colleges of education and one private college of education in Enugu state. The data collected were analyzed using mean and percentage statistics. 2.5 was adopted as the criterion mean and item whose mean value is less than this value was unaccepted and that beyond this value was accepted. Also a criterion percentage of 50 were established for analyzing teachers’ responds. The findings indicated that the factors responsible for low enrolment in chemistry education in colleges of education in Enugu State are parental influence, peer group influence, Poor background knowledge of students in chemistry and social value attached to chemistry. It was recommended that parents and guardians should not enforce courses on their wards, School guidance and counselor should be made to organize regular career guidance to students, teachers salaries should be paid regularly, parent and guardians should monitor their little ones interest and ability before enrolling into institution of higher learning, only qualified teachers should be employed to teach chemistry in secondary school were the foundation of chemistry is laid, chemistry laboratories should be well equipped, Science education inspector in both state and federal government should pay regular visits to the schools as this will help both the teachers and their students to work harder.</p></div><h3></h3><br> <br><p></p>