The Impact of Instructional Teaching Methods and Resources on Student’s Performance in Girls’ Secondary Schools, Chiltan Town, Quetta

Abstract

This study examines the impact of instructional teaching methods and resources on student's performance in girl’s secondary schools Quetta. This study was quantitative in nature with the sample size of 115 students and 50 teachers, 165 total respondents. Primary data was collected through two different questionnaires consist of close ended questions. One questionnaire was specified for teachers while the other was for students. The data was analyzed through Statistical Package for Social Sciences SPSS version-22, and analyzed data was presented in the form of frequency distribution and percentages. The findings of this study revealed that teachers use blend of lectures, groupwork, on a large scale and demonstrated to teach secondary school students. It was found that teaching methods have had a positive and negative impact on students performance. The study concludes that teaching methods with the use of instructional resources make effective teaching learning process and contribute to students achievement in secondary schools. It was recommended that government should conduct refresher courses and trainings regarding modern instructional methods and provide instructional resources to secondary schools. It was also recommended that government should provide instructional resources and science equipment in all schools. Teachers should adopt experimental and concept base teaching and their teaching methods and audio visual aids may be according to the level and interest of students.