Abstract:
The objectives for this study were to determine the effect of computer assisted instruction
based on constructivist theory approach over traditionally designed instruction on second
year students of Afife Senior High Technical School in some selected topics in
mechanics. Random sampling was used to select sample size of fifty (50) students. The
total sample size was made up of twenty-seven (27) boys and twenty-three (23) girls.
Test (pre-test and post-test), observation and interview were the main instruments used
for collecting data. Data obtained from the tests were analysed using t-test to find out the
level of achievement of students after using computer assisted instruction (CAI) in
selected topics in mechanics.
Analysis of the post and pre-test scores showed that there was a significant difference in
the performance of the students after the intervention activities. This implies that the
intervention activities had positive effects on the achievement of students. Therefore,
computer assisted instruction is an effective teaching strategy. It was also showed that
with the use of computer assisted instruction, knowledge is constructed and this causes
students to have more interest towards science as a school subject.
Description:
DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE
EDUCATION, FACULTY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION, TO THE SCHOOL OF
GRADUATE STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA, IN PARTIAL
FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF A MASTER OF
EDUCATION DEGREE IN SCIENCE EDUCATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
EDUCATION, WINNEBA.
DECEMBER 2015
