Evaluation of Students' Interests, Attitudes and Prospects in Studying Chemistry-Education at Tertiary Education Level among Students in Yola Metropolis Adamawa State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study evaluated students' interest levels, attitudes, and prospects for studying chemistry education. The study formulated three (3) research questions, and answered the research questions to address the raised objectives. A descriptive survey research design was employed, where a 25-item instrument was administered to the respondents after subjecting the instrument to content validation and reliability testing. The study sampled 83 respondents using the Krejcie and Morgan table; however, only 51 copies of the questionnaires were completed and retrieved for analysis. Responses obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics, precisely frequency count, percentage distribution, mean and standard deviation. The findings indicated that most learners expressed a strong interest in studying chemistry education, citing continuous intellectual challenges and the reinforcement of their attitudes through repeated learning experiences. More so, there was a highly perceived prospect of the course as it offers the students a professional experience and meets their expectations. Finally, this study recommends students' placement in course majors based on preferred choice and the use of well-developed and organized study strategies that enhance and shape students' study attitudes. The state and federal ministries of education should enhance employment opportunities for students pursuing Chemistry Education and other science-related disciplines while also providing competitive remuneration for teachers to encourage participation in the teaching profession