Authors :
Dr. M.A. OKOLO; Dr. O. G.OLUWASEGUN
Volume/Issue :
Volume 5 - 2020, Issue 8 - August
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DOI :
10.38124/IJISRT20AUG519
Abstract :
This study is aimed at investigating the
‘Effect of Computer Simulation on Achievement and
Interest in Cell Division among Male and Female
Secondary School Students in Abuja. The study adopted
quasi experimental research design. The sample of the
study was 72 students consisting of 33 males and 39
females from two intact classes randomly drawn from all
the co-educational schools in the six area councils in
Abuja. One class was randomly assigned to the
experimental group while the other served as the control
group.The experimental group was taught cell division
using computer simulation teaching strategy while the
control group was taught using the conventional
teaching method. The study lasted for six weeks. Two
research questions were raised and two corresponding
null hypotheses were postulated and tested at 0.05 level
of significance. Two instruments were used for data
collection which were; Cell Division Achievement Test
(CDAT) and Cell Division Interest Scale (CDIS). CDIS
was based on four point likert rating scale. CDAT had a
reliability coefficient of 0.81 using kuder- Richard K-R 21
and CDIS had 0.86 using Cronbach’s alpha. The results
revealed that: Computer simulation strategy was found
to be better than the conventional method in teaching
and learning of cell division; gender was not a
determinant factor in Biology students’ interest ratings
in teaching cell division. It was recommended among
others that Biology teachers should adapt the use of
Computer simulation strategy in teaching cell division.
Keywords :
Cell division, Achievement, Interest, Gender, Computer Simulation.
This study is aimed at investigating the
‘Effect of Computer Simulation on Achievement and
Interest in Cell Division among Male and Female
Secondary School Students in Abuja. The study adopted
quasi experimental research design. The sample of the
study was 72 students consisting of 33 males and 39
females from two intact classes randomly drawn from all
the co-educational schools in the six area councils in
Abuja. One class was randomly assigned to the
experimental group while the other served as the control
group.The experimental group was taught cell division
using computer simulation teaching strategy while the
control group was taught using the conventional
teaching method. The study lasted for six weeks. Two
research questions were raised and two corresponding
null hypotheses were postulated and tested at 0.05 level
of significance. Two instruments were used for data
collection which were; Cell Division Achievement Test
(CDAT) and Cell Division Interest Scale (CDIS). CDIS
was based on four point likert rating scale. CDAT had a
reliability coefficient of 0.81 using kuder- Richard K-R 21
and CDIS had 0.86 using Cronbach’s alpha. The results
revealed that: Computer simulation strategy was found
to be better than the conventional method in teaching
and learning of cell division; gender was not a
determinant factor in Biology students’ interest ratings
in teaching cell division. It was recommended among
others that Biology teachers should adapt the use of
Computer simulation strategy in teaching cell division.
Keywords :
Cell division, Achievement, Interest, Gender, Computer Simulation.
