The use of information and communication tools to teach particulate nature of matter a study of a science class

Abstract

The study investigated the use of information and communication tools to teach Particulate Nature of Matter in a science class at Guakro Effah Senior High School in the Techiman north district. The research design used for the study was Action Research. The target population was all 85 form one General Agricultural and General Science study. A total sample of 35 students were selected for the study. Convenience sampling was used to select the students. The instrument used for gathering data was test and class observation. The study was piloted in Tuobodom senior High School also in the same district to determine the reliability of the test. Information and communication tools were used to teach the students during the intervention. Data collected was analysed with descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that students understand abstract concepts better when Information and communication tools were used to teach, students’ performance improved and they were motivated during chemistry lesson when information and communication tools were used to teach. The study recommends the need to use Information and communication tools to teach abstract concepts in chemistry and the need to priorities in-service training, workshops and seminars for science teachers especially chemistry teachers to improve on their ICT skills in order to use Information and communication tools in delivery of their lessons.