scholarly journals EFFECTS OF MOBILE INSTRUCTIONAL APP ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN ECONOMICS IN SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-20
Author(s):  
Nura Bawa ◽  
◽  
Asiyatu Bagudo ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Experimental Group

Mobile instructional app (MIA) is a set of instructions put together as a program usually installed on mobile devices to facilitate learning and improve academic performance. MIA helps to motivate students for the enhancement of positive academic performance, thus, it could be utilized in an individualized or in a blended learning environment to supplement traditional teaching-learning process. This study investigated the effects of mobile instructional app on undergraduate students’ academic performance in economics in Sokoto State. The study adopted quasi experimental with a pre-test and post-test, non-equivalent comparison involving 2x2 factorial design.All undergraduate students in Sokoto State formed population of the study. A total of 61 undergraduates formed the sample for the study, 34 for experimental group one (23 males and 11 females) from Sokoto State University (SSU) and 27 for experimental group one (22 males and 5 females) from Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS). Pilot study was carried out at Federal University Birnin Kebbi using twenty 100 level undergraduates. Economic Principles Test Instrument (EPTI) was used for data collection. Reliability coefficient of 0.78 using Kuder Richardson 20 (K-R, 20) was obtained. Research hypothesis one was tested using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), while hypothesis two was tested using t-test statistics. The study found among other that the app was academically effective. There was significant difference in the achievement of the undergraduate students exposed to mobile instructional app and those taught using blended approach (F (1, 58) = 13.649, p<0.05) in favour of experimental group 2. There was no significant difference in the academic performance of the undergraduate students taught in a blended learning environment based on gender. The study concluded that the mobile instructional app (MIA) enhanced the academic performance of undergraduates from the two universities (UDUS and SSU) irrespective of gender. It was established by the study that the undergraduates taught in a blended learning environment out-performed those exposed to MIA alone. The study therefore recommended that lecturers should endeavour to develop and utilize mobile instructional apps that are in line with new NUC benchmark to supplement teaching process.

scholarly journals The Effects of Video Clips Enrichment to the Academic Performance of Grade 8 Learners in Earth and Space Science

2019 ◽  
pp. 19-28
Author(s):  
Arsad S. Pumbaya ◽  
Asliah B. Pumbaya
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Space Science ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Choice Test ◽  
Video Clips ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Grade 8

This study investigated the effects of video clips enrichment on the academic performance of Grade 8 learners in Earth and Space Science. This was conducted in MSU-ILS, MSU Campus, Marawi City, during the school year 2018-2019. The study employed the quasi-experimental non-equivalence pretest-posttest research design to test the effects of the video clips enrichment on the academic performance of Grade Eight learners. The academic performance of the two groups was assessed using the research-made 30-item multiple-choice test which has a reliability coefficient of 0.74, indicating that it was reliable and dependable to assess the academic performance of the learners. The data were treated with mean, standard deviation, and ANCOVA (Analysis of Covariance) at 0.05 level of significance. Moreover, the experiences of the learners in learning Earth and Space Science with video clips enrichment using their entries from the journal notebook and scheduled interview was administered after the conduct of the lesson and the post test. Results revealed that the learners taught with video clips enrichment in Earth and Space Science had a “very satisfactory” academic performance. This means that the learners at this level have developed the basic knowledge, skills and main understandings and can transfer them separately through genuine performance tasks. There is also a significant difference between the mean gain scores of the academic performance of Grade 8 learners taught with video clips enrichment and taught with K to 12 learning modules after the intervention, hence, the experimental group achieved significant growth in conceptual understanding which could be attributed to the use of video clips. The experimental group have gained positive experiences as it made them excited, attentive, and participative in class which could have resulted to their better academic performance in the subject. Therefore, the use of video clips in science lessons could enhance the academic performance of the learners.

scholarly journals The Impact of the reciprocal Teaching Strategy on the Development of Achievement in Islamic Education in Seventh Grade Students in Jordan

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (17) ◽  
Author(s):  
Somaya Mohammed Al- Bardini
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Approach ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Islamic Education ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Reciprocal Teaching ◽  
Seventh Grade ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

The purpose of this study was inquiring The Impact of the reciprocal Teaching Strategy on the Development of Achievement in Islamic Education in Seventh Grade Students in Jordan. To achieve goals of this study, a test has been developed to observe the Development of Achievement. The researcher adopted a quasi- experimental approach in which the experimental group consisting of (30) students was taught in accordance with reciprocal Teaching Strategy. At the same time, the controlled group consisting of (30 students) was taught in the traditional way. The tests and the motive measuring was applied prior and post- teaching on both groups. The Analysis of Covariance results (Test- t) indicated a significant difference at (α≤0.05) between the two groups, which is attributed to the reciprocal Teaching Strategy, in developing the Acquiring Concepts in Islamic , of Learning Islamic Education Course for the experimental group. The results also indicated variation in the performance of (the experimental group) students in the posttest of the reciprocal Teaching Strategy (in developing the Academic achievement The study recommended introducing the reciprocal Teaching Strategy in the teaching of Islamic Education Course, and conducting other similar studies in different educational stages.

scholarly journals The Effect of Self-Questioning Strategy in the Reading Skill Development in the English language for students of the tenth grade in Jordan

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (20) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanan Salam Hassan Alhayawat
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Skill Development ◽  
Reading Skill ◽  
The Self ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Tenth Grade ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Reading Skill Development ◽  
Experimental Group

The purpose of this study was inquiring the effect of Self-Questioning Strategy in the Reading Skill Development in the English language for students of the tenth grade in Jordan.                                                                         To achieve goals of this study, a test has been developed to observe the Development of reading skill. The researcher adopted a quasi-experimental approach in which the experimental group consisting of (30) students was taught in accordance with Self-Questioning Strategy. At the same time, the controlled group consisting of (30 students) was taught in the traditional way. The tests and the motive measuring was applied prior and post- teaching on both groups. The Analysis of Covariance results (ANCOVA) indicated a significant difference at (α≤0.05) between the two groups, which is attributed to the Self-Questioning Strategy, in developing the reading skill, of Learning English language Course for the experimental group. The results also indicated variation in the performance of (the experimental group) students in the Self-Questioning Strategy in the Reading Skill Development (in developing the Academic achievement. The study recommended introducing the Self-Questioning Strategy in the teaching of English language Course, and conducting other similar studies in different educational stages.    

scholarly journals A Comparison Between Save The Last Word For Me And Listen-Read-Discuss (Lrd) Strategies On Students’ Reading Comprehension At Smpn 1 Teluk Pinang

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-75
Author(s):  
Martina Napratilora
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Comprehension Score ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Group 1

Abstract: The aim of the study wasto find out whether there is any significant difference between students’ reading comprehension using Save the Last Word for Me strategy and students’ reading comprehension using Listen-Read-Discuss (LRD) strategy through assessment of their reading comprehension. The study utilized Quasi Experimental Design Non-equivalent Pre-test and Post-test Group Design. The participants of the study comprised 76, year two students of Junior High School 1 Teluk Pinang. Save the Last Word for Me and Listen-Read-Discuss (LRD) strategies were used on two experimental groups which experimental group 1 (n= 38) using Save the Last Word for Me strategy and experimental group 2 (n= 38) using Listen-Read-Discuss (LRD) strategy. Data were collected using pre-test and posttest of students’ reading comprehension test. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The finding showed significant difference in reading comprehension score between the experimental group 1 and experimental group 2 through Save the Last Word for Me and Listen-Read-Discuss (LRD) strategies.   Key Words: Save the Last Word for Me strategy, Listen-Read-Discuss (LRD) strategy, Students’ Reading Comprehension,   Abstrak: Tujuan dari penulisan ini adalah untuk mengetahui pemahaman membaca siswa menggunakan strategi Save the Last Word for Me dan Listen-Read-Discuss (LRD). Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian Kuasi-eksperiment atau perbandingan eksperimen dengan menggunakan pre-test-posttest design. Penelitian ini melibatkan 76 peserta yang terdiri dari kelompok eksperimen 1 dan kelompok eksperimen 2 dari siswa SMPN 1 Teluk Pinang. StrategiSave the Last Word for MedanListen-Read-Discuss (LRD)digunakanpadaduakelasexperimen yang manakelasexperimen 1 dengan sample 38 siswamenggunakan strategy Save the Last Word for Me dankelasexperimen 2 dengan sample 38 siswamenggunakanstrategiListen_Read-Discuss (LRD). Pengumpulan data melalui test pemahamankemampuanmembacasiswamelalui pre-test dan post-test. Data kuantitativedianalisamenggunakan descriptive dan inferential statistic.Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa adanya pengaruh yang signifikan dari nilaipemahamanmembacasiswaantarakelasexperimen 1 dan experiment 2 melaluistrategi Save the Last Word for Me and Listen-Read-Discuss (LRD).   Kata kunci: starategi Save the Last Word for Me, strategi Listen-Read-Discuss (LRD) dan pemahaman membaca siswa.

scholarly journals Supportive Development of Phonological Awareness Through Musical Activities According to Edgar Willems

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 215824402110218
Author(s):  
Darija Skubic ◽  
Blažka Gaberc ◽  
Janez Jerman
Keyword(s):  
Phonological Awareness ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Music Listening ◽  
Music Program ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Musical Activities

It is important that before entering primary school, the child’s phonological awareness is supported by a variety of different activities whereby phonological awareness is based on a well-developed hearing ability. Hearing is part of the musical activities that support/encourage phonological awareness with the development of rhythmic and melodic music listening. In this article, we aimed to investigate the effects of musical activities derived from the methodological system of Edward Willems on phonological awareness through a quasi-experimental study with 70 children aged 4 to 7 years. Thirty-five of them received 1 hr of music instruction per week for 6 months (experimental group) and the other 35 children received no such musical support (control group). We tested each child’s phonological awareness at the beginning of the music program and after 6 months. The results of the analysis of covariance showed that there was a statistically significant difference in phonological awareness between the experimental and control groups in favor of the experimental group. The results of the research confirmed that musical activities based on the methodological system Edgar Willems are a good and effective means of promoting phonological awareness, especially in early childhood.

scholarly journals The impact of "Think Ink Pair Share" Strategy on developing the writing skills in the Arabic language of the 10th grade students in Jordan: أثر استراتيجية (فكر، زاوج، شارك) في تنمية مهارة الكتابة في مبحث اللغة العربية  لدى طلاب الصف العاشر الأساسي في الأردن

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (23) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jehad Khader Abu Ajameia
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Approach ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
10Th Grade ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Writing Skill ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

The purpose of this study was inquiring The impact of "Think Pair Share" Strategy on developing the writing  skills in the Arabic language of the 10th grade students in Jordan. To achieve goals of this study, a test has been developed to observe the Development of writing skill. The researcher adopted a quasi- experimental approach in which the experimental group consisting of (30) students was taught in accordance with "Think Pair Share" Strategy. At the same time, the controlled group consisting of (30 students) was taught in the traditional way. The tests and the motive measuring was applied prior and post- teaching on both groups. The Analysis of Covariance results (ANCOVA Test) indicated a significant difference at (α≤0.05) between the two groups, which is attributed to the "Think Pair Share" Strategy, in developing the writing skill, of Learning arabic language Course for the experimental group. The results also indicated variation in the performance of (the experimental group) students in the "Think Pair Share" Strategy on developing the writing skills (in developing the Academic achievement. The study recommended introducing the "Think Pair Share" Strategy in the teaching of Arabic language Course, and conducting other similar studies in different educational stages.

scholarly journals Effect of Student Teams-Achievement Divisions and Think–Pair–Share on Students’ Interest in Reading Comprehension

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eucharia Okwudilichukwu Ugwu
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Student Teams ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Senior Secondary ◽  
Experimental Group

The study investigated the effect of two cooperative learning strategies (the student teams-achievement divisions and think–pair–share methods) on students’ interest in reading comprehension. Seventy-eight senior secondary II students were randomly selected from three schools in Vandeikya Local Government Area, Benue State, Nigeria. A pretest–posttest quasi-experimental design was adopted. The Interest in Reading Inventory (<em>R </em>= 0.09) was the instrument used. Two hypotheses were tested at .05 levels of significance. Three intact classes were randomly assigned as Experimental Group 1, Experimental Group 2, and the control group. The data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation, and analysis of covariance was used to test the hypothesis. The results showed significant main effect of treatment on students’ interest in reading comprehension, <em>F</em>(1,51) = 3.743, <em>p </em>< .05. Students exposed to Student Teams-Achievement Divisions program performed better than those in the control group. Furthermore, Think–Pair–Share has significant effect on students’ interest in reading comprehension, <em>F</em>(1,51) = 18.018, <em>p </em>< .05). Thus, cooperative learning has shown to be effective in improving students’ interest in reading comprehension.

scholarly journals Blended Learning in Higher Education: A Study of Its Impact on Students’ Performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (14) ◽  
pp. 249
Author(s):  
Najeh Rajeh Alsalhi ◽  
Mohd. Elmagzoub Eltahir ◽  
Sami Al-Qatawneh ◽  
Nadia Ouakli ◽  
Hanine Bou Antoun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Experimental Group

The key goal of the paper is to study the influence of blended learning on the academic perfor-mance of students of a statistics Bluman course at the University of Ajman. The study was implemented by means of a quasi-experimental design. The sample of the study was 268 students, grouped into two groups: one experimental group (n = 135) that used blended learning; and the other a control group (n = 133) which was educated using the traditional method. The researchers prepared the achievement test as a tool of study after verifying its validity and reliability. The findings indicated significant statistical differences among the mean scores on the students’ post-test achievement in the two study groups, in favor of experimental group students, who were educated through blended learning. Furthermore, the outcomes showed that the scores of the experimental group students were diverse based on the variable of gender (in favor of females), and based on the variable of students’ academic year (supporting those students in the fourth academic year). However, no statistically significant difference was found among the students according to the variable of the college in which they studied. The study recommends that mixed learning is to be employed more broadly to include various educational fields.

scholarly journals Influence of FG Vega Technique on students’ academic performance in science 8

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-62
Author(s):  
Franco Gil A. Vega ◽  
Merlyn M. Lasaca
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Experimental Method ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

This study was conducted to determine the influence of the FG Vega technique on students' academic performance to address the least learned competency in Science 8. Seventy students from Grade 8 classes served as respondents of the study. The study employed a quasi-experimental method. The mean score of students who took the post-test is 32.03 and 27.57 respectively for the experimental and control group. The results can be gleaned that the score of each student in the experimental group has a little variation of mean with 6.71 as compared to the control group with a variation of 7.52. The results can be observed that the mean score of students in the pre-test under the control group is 8.80 and 11.34 under the experimental group. Thus, the results of the study can be further concluded that the students under the experimental group outperformed the students in the control group. Since the significant level is lesser than the p-value of 0.05, indicates that there is a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test under the experimental group. Hence, there is a significant difference between the post-test of the experimental and control group.

scholarly journals Comparison of structured interactive lecture (SIL) and flipped classroom method (FCM) in learning ophthalmology topics among undergraduate medical students

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 93-98
Author(s):  
Padma B Prabha ◽  
Jyothi P T
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Interactive Lectures ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Flipped Classrooms ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
First Time

Structured interactive lectures (SIL) and Flipped classroom methods (FCM) are newer teaching learning methods which utilise pedagogical way of teaching. This study intends to compare efficacy of both methods in the understanding of ophthalmology topics among undergraduate novice. To compare the effectiveness in learning, conduct of classes and perception of students regarding both methods.: Quasi experimental study. Duration – 6 months. Population- 6 sem students, sample size – 45 in each group. Three topics selected (of varying complexities) and taught by SIL and FCM method. Pretest and posttest were conducted to assess the knowledge acquired. Feedback regarding the conduct of both sessions were taken in Likert’s scale. Perception comparing both techniques were also evaluated. Difference between pretest scores were not significant. Difference between pretest and posttest scores were significant. SIL is better than FCM for undergraduate students posted for the first time in ophthalmology department. The students were enthusiastic with both methods. FCM was prefered by the students for motivation, subject retention, topic simplification and subject interest. The students narratives are discussed. Structured interactive lectures are better for improving knowledge. Flipped classrooms kept students active. A hybrid method maybe more effective. Long term followup is needed to evaluate recall and performance in exams.

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