scholarly journals Effects Of A Computer-Programmed Instructional Strategy On Basic Science Students’ Learning Outcome In Two Instructional Settings In Ondo State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ademiotan Moriyike LALEYE
Keyword(s):  
Basic Science ◽  
Instructional Strategy ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Cooperative Groups ◽  
Instructional Setting ◽  
Instructional Settings ◽  
Instructional Package ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Better Than

This study investigated the effects of computer-based learning on students’ academic performance and the learning setting that yields better when students are exposed to Computer- programmed Instructional Package .This research study tends to find out the efficacy of a Computer Assisted Instructional Package (CAIP) on students’ performance in Basic Science. In actualising these, Quasi-experimental pre-test- post-test research design was used. Two secondary schools were purposively selected and assigned to Experimental groups 1 and 2 in equal numbers. Students in Experimental group 1 were exposed to CAIP individually and Experimental group II in Cooperative groups. An equivalent school was selected as control. 40 students in JSS 3 were randomly selected from each of the schools. Test-retest method was used in finding the reliability of BSAT which was used for collecting data. Result was 0.78 at 0.5 level of significance. Data collected was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics of percentages and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA).  The result of the analysis of co-variance and the Scheffé post hoc revealed that students taught with the developed package performed significantly better than their counterparts taught with conventional method of instruction.It was also discovered that the cooperative group, where a class of forty students are grouped into 10 enhanced better and faster learning than individualised learning. Results from the  instructional settings show that knowledge acquisition was enhanced in all with the cooperative instructional setting performing better than their counterparts in individualised instructional setting and conventional group(individualized=X=66.53, cooperative=X=76.75, conventional=X=59.40). Consequently, the paper recommends that cooperative instructional setting should be encouraged in learning Basic Science.

scholarly journals Development of a computer-assisted instructional package for life skills to prevent risky sexual behaviors in early adolescents, Bangkok, Thailand

F1000Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 385
Author(s):  
Wanida Neranon ◽  
Ladaporn Thongsong
Keyword(s):  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Early Adolescents ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Instructional Package ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: The purpose of the present study was to examine the effects of a newly developed computer-assisted instructional package for life skills (CAIFLS) specifically designed to raise awareness of risky sexual behaviors among Thai early adolescents in Bangkok. Methods:  The research process included two phases: (1) the development and (2) the use and evaluation of the newly developed CAIFLS package. First, 5 teachers and 5 Grade 7 students of a Bangkok school were interviewed to collect information needed for the development of CAIFLS. The second phase was to implement learning activities through CAIFLS with a total of 87 Bangkok school students, consisting of 44 students for the experimental group who received CAIFLS for 4 sessions, and 43 students for the control group who received routine class lecture. CAIFLS instructions, lesson plans and worksheets were designed as the experiment methods. Then questionnaires of life skills assessments and student satisfaction were used to investigate the effects and the student satisfaction of CAIFLS.  Results: The findings revealed that the efficiency values of the CAIFLS package were 80.2/82.5, higher than the set criteria of 80/80. Mean scores on life skills for the experimental group significant increased (p < .05), which was higher than the control group. The students also showed their satisfaction of CAIFLS at a high level (M = 4.20, S.D. = 0.29) Conclusions: CAIFLS can be used as an effective learning tool to enhance life skills to prevent risky sexual behaviors among Thai early adolescents.

Effect of Computer Assisted Instructional Package on Students' Learning Outcomes in Basic Science

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Simeon O. Olajide ◽  
Francisca O. Aladejana
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Basic Science ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Science Achievement ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
Instructional Package

The study developed the basic science information and communication technology (BSICT) instructional package based on Nigerian Junior Secondary School (JSS) curriculum and investigated its effect on the students' learning outcomes with the aim of improving them. The study employed the pre-test, post-test, control group quasi-experimental research design. From a population of all JSS in Osun State, a sample of 180 students from six intact classes in six purposively selected schools was taken. The experimental groups were taught using the BSICT package while the control groups were taught the same concepts without the package. Data was collected using the Basic Science Achievement Test and analysed. The results showed significant effects of the package on students' performance and retention ability in basic science. The study concluded that BSICT could be used to improve students' learning outcomes in basic science if properly proctored. Hence, the use of computer assisted instruction can be recommended for teaching and learning for improved performance and retention.

scholarly journals Effect of Multimedia Instructional Strategy on Students’ Academic Achievement in Mechanical Trades in Technical Colleges

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
T. I. Eze ◽  
B. O. Olumoko ◽  
M. N. Obi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Instructional Strategy ◽  
Technical College ◽  
Technical Colleges ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Mechanical Trades

The need to improve academic performance of technical college students in mechanical trades necessitated this study. Thus the study proceeded to determine the effect of teaching mechanical trades concepts with multimedia on students’ academic achievement in technical colleges. One research question guided the study and one null hypothesis was tested at 0.05 alpha level. The study employed a pretest, posttest, quasi-experimental design involving two non-equivalent intact groups, (experimental group and the control group). The population was 123 National Technical College II (NTC II) students offering mechanical trades in Ondo State Nigeria. A sample of 84 students participated in the study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select two intact classes in Government technical colleges from two different local government areas of the State. Three data collection instruments, namely, the lesson plan for the experimental group, the lesson plan for the control group and the Mechanical Trade Achievement Test (MTAT) were used for the study. These were validated by three experts (one from Measurement and Evaluation unit and two from Technology and Vocational Education) all from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The MTAT was subjected to a reliability test using Kuder Richardson 21 (KR-21) formula to yield the reliability coefficient of 0.82. Mean as well as Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) were used to analyze at 0.05 level of significance the data collected for the study. Findings of the study revealed that teaching with multimedia was more effective in enhancing student’s achievement in mechanical trade. Based on the findings, it was concluded that multimedia technology is more effective in improving student’s achievement in mechanical trade. Consequently it was recommended that technical college mechanical trade teachers should adopt teaching with multimedia.

scholarly journals Effects of Structural Guidance in Story Retelling on Children's Dictation of Original Stories

1986 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lesley Mandel Morrow
Keyword(s):  
Oral Language ◽  
Instructional Strategy ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
Research Assistant ◽  
Original Stories ◽  
Language Complexity ◽  
Story Retelling ◽  
Experimental Group

The study sought to determine if frequent story retellings with structural guidance could improve kindergarten children's use of structural elements in dictations of original stories and increase the oral language complexity of the stories. Treatments were administered to children once a week for eight weeks. After a story was read, the control children ( n = 44) drew a picture about it and the experimental children ( n = 38) retold the story individually to a research assistant. Story dictation pre- and posttests were administered. Analysis of covariance indicated significant improvement for the experimental group in dictation of original stories and in oral language complexity. Retelling proved to be an instructional strategy capable of improving children's dictations of original stories and oral language complexity within those stories.

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTIONAL PACKAGE ONACHIEVEMENT AND INTEREST OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLSTUDENTS IN MATHEMATICS IN BIDA METROPOLIS, NIGER STATE,NIGERIA.

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
R. W. Gimba ◽  
A. A. Hassan ◽  
M. Abdulrahman ◽  
A. Bashir
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Control ◽  
Senior Secondary ◽  
Instructional Package ◽  
Experimental Group

This study compared the effects of the researcher designed Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) package on achievement and interest of senior secondary school students in set theory to the traditional teaching method. The study was carried out in Bida Metropolis. Two senior secondary schools were purposively chosen because of the availability of computers in these schools. A sample of one hundred and nine (109) SSI students was involved in the study. The design used was a quasi-experimental design. Two intact classes were used; four research questions and four hypotheses guided the study, while Mean, standard deviation and t-test were used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level o f significant. The result revealed that the mean and standard deviation of the post-test achievement score of experimental and control groups are 60.25 and Standard Deviation 0.12, and 31.15 and Standard Deviation 0.10 respectively in favour of the experimental group and the interest inventoiy score of experimental and control groups are 58.43 and Standard Deviation 0.18, and 32.23 and Standard Deviation 0.23 respectively in favour of the experimental group. The study revealed no significant difference in the mean achievement and interest scores of male and female students taught using CAT package. Some recommendations were made among which is mathematics teachers should include the use of computer assisted instructional package as one of the strategies to be employed in classroom teaching and learning.

scholarly journals Impact of physical fitness activities on students’ Basic Science achievement in selected Nigerian secondary schools

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-31
Author(s):  
BAMIKOLE OLUDARE OGUNLEYE ◽  
Oluwasogo Ruth Ojo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Basic Science ◽  
Science Achievement ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Global Challenge ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

Poor student achievement in science is a global challenge. Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 4 targeting people’s well-being and quality education as well as previous studies linking physical exercises to improved student memory and increased concentration become relevant. This study, therefore, determined the impact of physical fitness activities on students’ Basic Science achievement. The study adopted pretest, posttest, control group quasi-experimental design. Participants included 125 JS2 students from six schools in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.  Instruments used were stadiometer, gymnasium mats, medicine balls, skipping ropes, cones, stopwatches, weighing scale and Achievement Test in Basic Science (r=.84). The experimental group was exposed to selected science concepts and physical fitness activities simultaneously while the control group was only taught the concepts. Data analysis employed descriptive statistics and Analysis of Covariance. Physical fitness activities had significant effect on students’ achievement (F(1,124)=347.12; P<.05). The experimental group scored higher (x̄=62.58) than control (x̄=53.76). Gender also had significant effect on achievement (F(1,124)=147.89; P<.05) with males performing better (x̄=61.04) than females (x̄=55.29). The interaction effect of treatment and gender on students’ achievement was not significant (F(1,124)=.08; P>.05). Physical fitness activities boosted students’ achievement in Basic Science. Physical fitness activities should, therefore, be implemented in schools.

scholarly journals Development of a computer-assisted instructional package for life skills to prevent risky sexual behaviors in early adolescents, Bangkok, Thailand

F1000Research ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 385
Author(s):  
Wanida Neranon ◽  
Ladaporn Thongsong
Keyword(s):  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Early Adolescents ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Instructional Package ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: The purpose of the present study was to examine the effects of a newly developed computer-assisted instructional package for life skills (CAIFLS) specifically designed to raise awareness of risky sexual behaviors among Thai early adolescents in Bangkok. Methods:  The research process included two phases: (1) the development and (2) the use and evaluation of the newly developed CAIFLS package. First, 5 teachers and 5 Grade 7 students of a Bangkok school were interviewed to collect information needed for the development of CAIFLS. The second phase was to implement learning activities through CAIFLS with a total of 87 Bangkok school students, consisting of 44 students for the experimental group who received CAIFLS for 4 sessions, and 43 students for the control group who received routine class lecture. CAIFLS instructions, lesson plans and worksheets were designed as the experiment methods. Then questionnaires of life skills assessments and student satisfaction were used to investigate the effects and the student satisfaction of CAIFLS.  Results: The findings revealed that the efficiency values of the CAIFLS package were 80.2/82.5, higher than the set criteria of 80/80. Mean scores on life skills for the experimental group significant increased (p < .05), which was higher than the control group. The students also showed their satisfaction of CAIFLS at a high level (M = 4.20, S.D. = 0.29) Conclusions: CAIFLS can be used as an effective learning tool to enhance life skills to prevent risky sexual behaviors among Thai early adolescents.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Efficacy of Creativity-Based Instructional Model on Scientific Attitude in Basic Science and Technology Among Pupils

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Joy C. Orji ◽  
Celina S. Gana ◽  
Victor S. Ezema ◽  
Emmanuel C. Okenyi ◽  
Christian S. Ugwuanyi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Basic Science ◽  
Instructional Strategy ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Instructional Model ◽  
Scientific Attitude ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Equivalent Control

This study assessed the efficacy of creativity-based instructional model on scientific attitude in Basic science and technology among pupils. The study adopted the quasi-experimental design of non-equivalent control group. A sample of 244 pupils (135 males and 109 females) was drawn for the study using a multistage sampling procedure. The instruments used for data collection was the Scientific Attitude Assessment Scale (SAAS). Data collected were analyzed using mean to answer the research questions and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that creativity-based instructional model significantly enhanced pupils&rsquo; scientific attitude. It was equally revealed that gender had no significant influence on pupils&rsquo; scientific attitude. Based on the findings and conclusions, it was recommended among others, that the use of Creativity-based Instructional Strategy should be encouraged and popularized among primary school teachers through workshops, conferences and seminars.

The effectiveness of positive training on happiness, aggression and hope in adolescents with leukemia in Ahvaz

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marzieh . Shamkhani ◽  
Ali . Khalafi
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Aggression Questionnaire ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Period Measurement

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of positive learning on happiness, Aggression and hope for adolescents with leukemia in Ahvaz. The sample consisted of 30 people who were selected by available sampling method. 15 subjects in the experimental group and 15 in the control group were randomly assigned. The experimental design was a pre-test-post-test type with control group and follow-up period. Measurement tools included Oxford Happiness Inventory (Argyle, 1989); Ahwaz's Aggression Questionnaire (Zahedifar, Najarian, and Shokrkon, 2000); Hope Scale (Schneider, 1991). To run, at first, the pre-test was taken from both groups. Then, the experimental group was trained in 14 sessions of 90 minutes, and after each group, they were subjected to post-test. And one month later, the follow-up process was completed. Data analysis was performed using multivariate covariance analysis (MANCOVA) and one-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The results showed that positive attitudes toward happiness, aggressiveness and hopefulness of adolescents with leukemia in Ahvaz were effective.

scholarly journals Physical Computing Strategy to Support Students’ Coding Literacy: An Educational Experiment with Arduino Boards

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1830
Author(s):  
Chih-Chao Chung ◽  
Shi-Jer Lou
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Program Design ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Physical Computing ◽  
Technical High School ◽  
Experimental Group

The purpose of this study is to explore the influence of introduction of the physical computing strategy of Arduino Boards in a program design course on coding literacy and the effectiveness of the application in technical high school students. This study selected two classes of twelfth-grade students enrolled in a program design course at a technical high school in Southern Taiwan as the samples. One class was the control group (43 students), and the other was the experimental group (42 students). During the 18-week course, the control group carried out a DBL (design-based learning) programming project, and the experimental group carried out the DBL programming project using the physical computing strategy of Arduino boards. Pre- and posttests and a questionnaire survey were carried out, while ANCOVA (analysis of covariance) was used for evaluation purposes. In the course, students in the experimental group were randomly selected for semi-structured interviews to understand their learning status and to perform qualitative analysis and summarization. This study proposed the physical computing strategy of Arduino boards, featuring staged teaching content, practical teaching activities, and real themes and problem-solving tasks. The results show that the coding literacy of students in the different teaching strategy groups was significantly improved. However, in the Arduino course on DBL programming, the students in the experimental group had a significantly higher learning efficiency in coding literacy than those in the control group. Moreover, according to the qualitative analysis using student interviews, Arduino boards were found to improve students’ motivation to learn coding and to aid in systematically guiding students toward improving their coding literacy by combining their learning with DBL theory. Thus, Arduino technology can be effectively used to improve students’ programming abilities and their operational thinking in practically applying programming theories.

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