A CRITICAL REVIEW OF TEACHERS’ QUALIFICATION AND  SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT; ITS IMPACT ON JUNIOR STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN BASIC  SCIENCE

ABSTRACT: The study focused on a critical review of teachers’ qualification and  school environment; its impact on junior student performance in basic  science.  The study investigate if the school environment truly affects the teaching-learning processes of Basic/Integrated Science in view of Overcrowded classrooms; Lack or inadequate school library; and Lack or inadequate science laboratory. Research questions were postulated and hypothesis formed for the study. Data was collected and analysed using Chi-Square statistical package for social science, Findings of the study reveals  that the qualification of the on-job Basic Science teachers differ in terms of pedagogical competence, scientific skills, and conceptual knowledge subsequent to students’ performance and there is a significant difference in the performance of students in a good school environment, and those not in a good school environment.