The Impact of Teaching Methods on Students’ Performance at Secondary School Level at Gujrat City

Abstract

The main concern in education sector is teaching methods that influence students’ performance. This study examined teaching methods impacts on students’ performance at secondary school level in District Gujrat. The study objectives were to find the distinctive teaching methods used for instruction of science subjects’; to assess students’ perception of the appropriateness of teaching methods; and to work out the amount of relationship between teaching methods and students’ performance. The study applied descriptive analysis designed that incorporate qualitative and quantitative approach. The sample size was 150. The study found that classical methods like lecture are no more effective. The study recommended different areas for more analysis because the same study should be carried in different district before generalization is completed and similar analysis need to be conducted in private schools to know the teaching conditions. Future researchers are required to expand the scope of the study by conducting study in more than one city. They can also use sample with multiple demographic characteristics for example students from the college and university levels. This study contributes to the theory and practice as well it will be helpful for the education department administration and policy maker in planning and resolving such issues.