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Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS) (Vol 1 No 1)
| Abstract: The study investigated the effects of introduction of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) in biology compared to the traditional method of teaching on senior secondary school students' achievement and attitude. A science class was randomly selected in each of the three purposively selected schools. One hundred and fifty-two students participated in the study. One-group pretest-posttest experimental design was used. Students' pre- and posttest examination scores were used to assess the effect of the instruction. Students' Attitude to Computer Instruction Questionnaire (SACAIQ) with reliability (r) = 0.78 was used to assess students' attitude towards computer-assisted instruction. Data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result of the study revealed that a statistical significant difference existed between students' academic achievement and mode of instruction but no significant difference existed in the students' attitude. Therefore, it is recommended that computer-assisted instruction should be used in the teaching of biology at secondary school to improve students' academic performance on the subject. |
| Keywords: computer - assisted instruction, students' achievement, students' attitude, biology, secondary school |
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