Classroom Management Skills of Science Teachers

Classroom is the centre focus of every educational setting due to the fact that it is the inevitable component of schools where students and teachers interacts for the purpose of imparting knowledge on students in line with the goal and objectives of policy of education of the society. Also, management of classroom is centered to effective teaching and learning. Hence, it is essential for teachers to be familiar with classroom management skills. This study investigated classroom management skills of science teachers in the Nigerian Capital, Abuja. The survey research design was adopted. 382 science teachers in both junior and senior secondary schools in the FCT, Abuja were randomly sampled. Data of the study were collected through as a questionnaire constructed in a 4-point modified Likert scale format. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and, analysis of variance statistics. It was revealed that classroom management skills of science teachers are moderately satisfactory. However, academic attainment and work experiences of the teachers influence their classroom management skills. It was recommended that regular in-service training in classroom management should be organized for science teachers irrespective of educational attainment and working experiences.