Influence of Students, Teachers and Learning Facility Factors on Senior High School Students’ Physics Learning Interest in Accra Metropolis, Ghana

Abstract

The aim of this study was to explore the influence of students, teachers and learning facility factors on senior high school students’ physics learning interest in Accra Metropolis, Ghana. The study used the cross-sectional survey design and included 498 second-year science students from six senior high schools in the Accra Metropolis of the Greater Accra Region. A questionnaire was utilized as the research instrument to collect data. The results of a standard multiple regression analysis indicated that both student and teacher-related factors significantly supported students' interest in learning physics, whereas learning facilities did not have any significant impact. To enhance students' interest in physics, it was recommended that stakeholders pay particular attention to student and teacher-related factors. Additionally, the Ghana Education Service should enhance Teacher Professional Development programs to equip teachers with innovative strategies that engage students’ curiosity in physics and promote collaborative learning, fostering deeper interactions with the subject.