scholarly journals Effects Of Metacognition And Direct Instruction On Spelling Abilities Of Pupils With Learning Disabilities In Primary Schools In Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 227
Author(s):  
Kelechi Uchemadu Lazarus ◽  
Gabriel Ogundiya Ogunsola

This study investigated the effects of metacognition and direct instruction on spelling abilities of pupils with learning disabilities in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Pre-test, post -test, control group, quasi-experimental design with 3x2x2 factorial matrix was adopted. Purposive sampling technique was used to select three public primary schools in Ibadan. Sixty primary three pupils with spelling disabilities were randomly selected from the sampled schools and randomized into metacognition, direct instruction and control group. Four instruments were utilized: Pupil Rating Scale (r = 0.76), Right Word Recognition (r=0 .91), Pupils’ English Note Book and Test of Verbal Ability (r=0.96). Those who met the inclusion criteria were treated, while those in the control group received lessons in spelling instruction using the conventional method. Six hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Data were analyzed using Analysis of Covariance. Despite the fact that there was no significant main effect of the treatment, participants who were exposed to direct instruction had the highest mean score of ( x = 46.35), this was followed by metacognition ( x = 44.90) while the control group obtained ( x = 30.93). There was no significant gender difference as male and female participants benefited equally from the treatment packages. Based on these findings, recommendations were made which included that teachers of pupils with learning disabilities should adopt the two strategies in teaching spelling to pupils with learning disabilities because these strategies proved better than the conventional method.

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-114
Author(s):  
I Made Wirta

The main objective of the present study is to investigate the effect of implementing innovative learning approaches upon English students’ achievement. The study was quasi experimental study using the post-test only control group design involving 35 students altogether selected using census sampling technique. The instrument which is used to gather data in the study was test. There were two tests used to gather intended data. They were linguistic test and student achievement test. The obtained data were analyzed statistically using descriptive and inferential analysis. The analysis of covariance was conducted to test the hypotheses.


Author(s):  
Adetoun Olubanke Oladele ◽  
Isaac Taiwo Oladele

Abstract This study was carried out to determine the effectiveness of collaborative strategic reading and whole language approach on reading comprehension performance of primary school children with learning disabilities in Oyo state Nigeria. Seventy eight pupils participated in the study; they were between ages nine and eleven. Five hypotheses were generated and tested at 0.05 level of significance, convenience sampling technique was used to sample participants. The study was carried out in ten weeks. A pre test post test control group quasi experimental design with a 3 x 2 factorial matrix was adopted for the study. Analysis of covariance and t-test statistics were used to analyse the data collected. The five null hypotheses were rejected because there was significant difference in treatment effect across treatment groups and gender. It is hereby recommended that collaborative strategic reading should be employed to teach reading comprehension in Nigerian primary schools.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. p236
Author(s):  
Eugenia Ada Amadi ◽  
Grace C. Offorma

This study examines the effects of two phonics instructional modes on the reading achievement of Nigerian learners of English as a second language. The design of the study was quasi-experimental. The study specifically adopted the non-equivalent, non-randomized control group design. The sample of the study were 118 primary one school pupils who were drawn from four public primary schools in Enugu, South East, Nigeria using multi-stage sampling technique. The participants who were assigned to experimental and control groups were pretested and post tested. The experimental group was taught using synthetic phonics while the control group was taught using analytic phonics. Data were generated with Means, Standard Deviation and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). While Means and Standard Deviation were used to answer the research questions, ANCOVA was used to test the hypothesis at p<0.05. The findings of the study indicated that Synthetic phonics significantly improved pupils’ achievement in reading more than analytic phonics. Based on the findings, it was concluded that synthetic phonics is a more effective mode of teaching beginning reading than analytic phonics. A proper exposure of pre and in-service teachers to the techniques and activities involved in synthetic phonics as well as the adoption and proper implementation of the method for reading instruction in Nigerian primary schools were recommended.


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-39
Author(s):  
Opeyemi Shoaga ◽  
Folorunso Ajasa ◽  
Sesan Olatunde Mabekoje

This study investigated the effect of three play strategies on academic performance of low achiev-ing Basic 1 pupils in primary schools in Oyo State, Nigeria. A quasi-experimental research design using pretest, posttest, control group was adopted where pupils screened to have low achievement scores were selected from schools randomly assigned to treatment groups. Participants met on dif-ferent treatment strategies for eight weeks of two contact hours each. Academic performance was assessed before and after treatment with data analysed using Analysis of Covariance. Results in-dicated that the three play strategies are effective in improving pupils’ academic performance (F (3 124) = 310.566; p <0.05). Based on the findings, it was recommended that any of the play strate-gies could be effectively utilized in improving the academic performance of low achieving pupils.


2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Sidik Awaludin ◽  
Iwan Purnawan

<p>Hypertension can lead to the heart disease, kidney, and stroke if the blood pressure is not controlled. Various complementary therapies are developed to reduce pain due to high blood pressure. Humor therapy can cause a relaxation response and reduce a headache. The purpose of this research was to identify the impact of humor therapy to reduce headache caused by hypertension. This research used a quasi-experimental design of pre and post control group design. The number of samples was 40 people with primary hypertension in Mersi village Purwokerto. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. Numeric rating scale was applied to measure the pain scale. The difference of pain scale before and after the intervention was tested using Mann Whitney test. Statistical analysis result showed that humor therapy has a significant impact to reduce headache due to hypertension (p value = 0.000). Humor therapy is able to reduce headache due to hypertension significantly.</p>.


2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
MC Metgud ◽  
KV Gayathri

ABSTRACT Objectives To assess the knowledge and anxiety level of primigravidae about labor in both experimental and control group, evaluate the effectiveness of the planned teaching program on knowledge and reducing anxiety about labor among primigravidae in the experimental group as compared to the control group. Methods The research approach used for the study was the evaluative approach. The study was conducted using pre-test post-test, control group, a quasi experimental design. The study was conducted on 60 primigravidae (30 experimental and 30 control group) attending antenatal OPD's at KLE's Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC, Belgaum using purposive sampling technique. Data was collected by using a structured knowledge questionnaire and standardized Zung self-rating scale. The data was tabulated and analyzed in terms of objectives of the study, using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results The results showed that knowledge score mean difference (MD) in experimental group was 16.8 and in control group it was 0.6. Therefore planned teaching program was effective method to gain knowledge about labor among primigravidae. The anxiety score MD was 37.6 in experimental group and in control group it was 0.16. Hence planned teaching program helped in reducing anxiety about labor and study findings showed that there was positive correlation between knowledge and reducing anxiety in experimental group (rxy = 0.1). Therefore planned teaching program helped to gain knowledge and reduce anxiety about labor in primigravidae. Conclusion Anxiety is common in life. It is more among primigravida mothers during labor and delivery. Mothers experience anxiety during their labor and delivery in hospitalization. Identification of anxiety and stress, helps nurses to plan provide holistic care which helps mothers to have smooth hospitalization and minimizes anxiety. Providing psychological support is one of the most important needs during their labor and delivery on the labor table. The study suggests the need for education, guidance and counseling which are essential for the primigravida mothers when they are under stress and anxiety during pregnancy and labor. It was also found that there is need to improve the awareness and encourage the mothers to participate in anxiety and stress management program to prevent further problems.


2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluwakemi OLURINOLA ◽  
Tayo OMONIYI

With the quest for technology integration in the classroom, it becomes imperative for low resource schools to look to developing innovative ways of designing and delivering instruction using low-cost technology. This study examined whether the use of the interactive Multiple Mouse presentation had more effect on students learning outcomes than the conventional method of teaching, using visual art as a subject of choice. This study was undertaken with the goal of strengthening the integration of technology in the classroom, especially for developing countries like Nigeria. The research design was a pre-test, post-test, control group quasi-experiment; the population consisted of Junior Secondary School three visual art students (JSS3) in Ogun state. Purposive sampling technique was used in selection of the schools and intact classes of students were used in each of the selected schools. The postulated hypotheses were tested using the Analysis of Covariance. The results revealed mean gains across the treatment groups. The Multiple Mouse group recorded the higher post-test mean achievement score of 17.67, while the Conventional Method group recorded a post-test mean achievement score of 15.16. The findings revealed a significant main effect of treatment on students’ achievement (F (2, 91) = 3.758, P < 0.05). The study, therefore, concluded that Multiple Mouse Presentations could be an effective strategy in presenting instructions. It is recommended that schools which lack sufficient resources can take advantage of this type of presentation to increase more students’ access to technology- enhanced learning. 


Author(s):  
Christiana Olanrewaju Sowunmi ◽  
Olufunke Mercy Iwaola ◽  
Gbemisola Bolanle Ogbeye

Background: Non-pneumatic Anti-shock garment (NASG) has been identified as a device for effective management of postpartum haemorrhage especially in developing countries where maternal mortality is high. Hence, it is important that midwives are skilled and knowledgeable about its use. This study therefore assessed the midwives’ skills in the application of Non-Pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment (NASG) in the management of postpartum hemorrhage.Methods: This study adopted quasi-experimental research design. The study was done in two secondary health facilities in the state. Sixty-eight midwives participated in the study. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 37 and 31 midwives into experimental and control groups respectively. Written consent was obtained from all the participants. The study involved three stages; Pre-test, an intervention and a post test. Questionnaire and observation rating scale that elicited demographic characteristics, knowledge and skills on the application and removal of NASG was used to collect data pre and post intervention. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.Results: Mean knowledge score of midwives in the control group in the use of NASG in the management of PPH was found to be 10.32±4.17 compared with 12.24±5.05 in experimental group pre-intervention. There was a significant increase in knowledge and skills of NASG application, nonetheless the post intervention from experimental group had the highest increase from 6.32±4.97 to 17.14±0.95.Conclusions: Educational intervention enhanced skills of midwives in the use of NASG. Therefore, continuous education units in hospitals should include periodic training of midwives on the use of NASG.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 290
Author(s):  
Nur Sukinah ◽  
Ni wayan Rati ◽  
I gusti ngurah Japa

Problem discussed in this research is, whether there is a significant effect of picture and picture technique video-based media towards students’ science achievement of fourth grade of Buleleng district primary schools cluster XI. This study aimed at discovering the effect of picture and picture technique video-based media towards students’ science achievement of fourth grade of Buleleng district primary schools cluster XI academic year 2017/2018. This was a quasi-experimental research. There were 167 students from all fourth grade of Buleleng district primary schools cluster XI academic year 2017/2018 as the population of this study. The sample was chosen using random sampling technique. The samples of this study were 31 students from fourth grade of MIN 2 Buleleng and 38 students from SD LAB Undiksha. The data collection was done through test. The instrument of the test was an objective test with 40 questions. The obtained data were analysed descriptively and inferentially (t-test polled variance). Hypothesis testing showed that t observed = 3.86 > t critical value = 1.996 significance 5%. It means that there was a difference of science learning achievement in experiment group and control group. The result of the mean of experimental group was 23,19 is higher than the mean of control group was 19,87. Thust, it can be concluded that learning using picture and picture learning video-based media gave a positive effect towards students’ science achievement in fourth grade of Buleleng district primary schools cluster XI academic year 2017/2018.


2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Ismaniar Ismaniar Ismaniar

The present study is aimed at developing effective guidance program for increasing student’s learning motivation. The present study applies quantitative research approach with nonequivalent pre-posttest control group quasi-experimental design, and nonrandom-purposive sampling technique. The data were collected using inventory, interview, and documentary study. The study comes up with the main finding that the tested guidance program is proven to be effective for increasing learning motivation students of 11th grade at SMA Kartika XIX-2 Bandung.


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