Assessing students’ understanding of some electronics topics a case study at Agona Nyakrom SHS

Abstract

This study assessed students’ conception of some electronics topics at the Senior High School level. The study was also to find out the effect of using relevant teaching / learning resources on student’s understanding of basic electronics concepts such as ‘transistors.’ The research design was qualitative (descriptive) through experimental – control method. The target populations were students from Agona Nyakrom Municipal Senior High Schools. Ten Senior High Schools (S.H.S.) were selected by simple random sampling. The students used for the study were selected using stratified sampling. The main instruments used were class tests and interviews. The class tests were administered to 200 students. Interview guide was also used to gather information from the students and electronics teachers. It was recommended that students should be empowered to become responsible for their own learning of electronics by creating opportunities that will actively involve them in the learning process. Finally, heads of the Senior High Schools must embark on regular supervision during electronics lessons in order to ensure effective and meaningful lessons.