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Academic Performance of Athletes and Non-Athletes in Selected Nigerian Universities.
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 1985) Alla, Joseph Babalola; Abioye, J. A.; Adeniran, S. A.
This study compared the academic performance of athletes with that of non-athletes and investigated the cause of students' failures and successes in academics in three Universities: (i) Ife, (ii) Nigeria-Nsukka and (iii) Benin University. Four hundred and seventy-nine subjects were used in the study, 306 non-athletes and 173 athletes. The Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) of 103 athletes and 206 non-athletes were collected. Seventy athletes and 100 non-athletes were orally interviewed. The Two - Way analysis of variance, and t-test and t-test correlated were used to analyse the data, the results showed that in 1979/80 session (a N.U.G.A. games year) the G.P.A, of athletes was significantly higher than that of non-athletes in the University of Benin. In 1980/81 session (a non-N.U.G.A. games year) non-athletes had significantly higher mean G.P.A. than athletes in the University of Ife. Also, it was observed that mean G.P.A. of athletes for a non-N.U.G.A. games year was not significantly higher than that of N.U.G.A. games years. Both athletes and non-athletes stated that the factors responsible for students' failures were poor health and socio-economic problems and wrong choice of courses. Based on the results, it was concluded that except for 1980/81 session (a non-N.U.G.A. games year) in the University of Ife, non-athletes were not academically better than athletes. Since there was no significant difference in the academic performance of athletes during a N.U.G.A. games year and a non-N.U.G.A. games year and that sports by itself did not contribute to athletes academic failures, it could be concluded that sports participation does not retard academic performance of athletes.
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Acquisition and Utilization of Selected Instructional Media in the Grade II Teachers Colleges in Ondo State, Nigeria.
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 1986) Ige, Raphael Adebayo; Agun, I.
This study was conducted to find out the sources of instructional media to support instruction in the grade II Teachers Colleges in Ondo State. It was also to find out factors militating against acquisition and use of media and to suggest solution to the problems. The study was carried out in all the 11 Teachers Colleges in the State. The 11 Principals were used while 330 teachers and 330 students were randomly selected for the study. Questionnaire and Checklist were administered by the researcher. Simple percentages and correlational techniques were used to analyse the data, the result of the study indicated that 57% of the instructional media studied was not available in the colleges and the budgetary provision was inadequate. It also showed that proper methods were not established for the selection of media. There were positive relationships between media availability and their frequency of use, and between teachers' competence in media production and utilization. On the basis of the findings of the study, it was suggested that the colleges should encourage both the teachers and students to produce more instructional materials using readily available local resources. These colleges should establish Teachers' Resource Centres while the government should provide adequate funds to encourage effective media acquisition and utilization in the colleges.
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An Assessment of the Organisation of Adult Literacy-Programme in Ondo State of Nigeria. (1977-1983).
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 1985) Jaiyeoba, Modupe Olubunmi; Fasokun, T. O.
An assessment of the organizational efficiency and effectiveness of Adult Literacy programme in Ondo State from 1977 to 1983 was undertaken. To guide the study it was hypothesized that: 1) There is no relationship between the rank of the Local governments population (demand) and by the number of literacy classes (supply). 2) There is no significant difference in both the organizational efficiency and effectiveness measured teacher/Participant ratio and performance between the Civilian and Military administration and between the local governments with above and below state value. 3) There is no correlation between the aggregate of both efficiency and effectiveness indices in the ranks of local governments, for the period of the study. The study incorporated the use of a Questionnaire and consequent upon carious statistical analyses the following results were obtained: 1) there was a relationship between the rank of the Local governments by population (demand) and by the number of literacy classes (supply) in 1977 and no relationship in 1983. 2) There was a significant difference in both the organizational efficiency and effectiveness as measured by teacher/ participant ratio and performance between the Civilian and Military administration and between the local governments with above and below state value. 3) a positive correlation existed between the aggregate ranks of both efficiency and effectiveness index for the period of study. In view of the findings, the following implications and recommendations an ear justified 1) There is a need for a fairer distribution of literacy classes. 2) It is also recommended that efforts should be made to improve the organizational system of Adult Literacy programmed. Some areas deemed related to the present problems and results were suggested for further research. These include: 1) A replication of the study in other states of Nigeria. 2) A replication of the study in other areas of education. 3) Extension of the study from 1933 till present time.
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An Assessment of the Readability of Recommended Physics Textbooks in Osun State Secondary Schools
(2015-03-25) Adeyemi, Ademidun Olaitan; Ehindero, O. J.
This study examined the readability, relevance, acceptability and appropriateness of recommended Physics textbooks used in Osun State secondary schools. It also determined the extent at which the books complied with approved guidelines for secondary school physics curriculum. These were done with a view to determining the quality and usability of the recommended physics textbooks. Four of the fourteen Physics textbooks recommended for Senior Secondary Schools (SSS) students in Osun State were randomly selected for the study. Twelve secondary schools offering Physics were purposively selected from five Local Government areas of Osun State. Twenty-five SSS II I Physics students were then selected from each school by simple random sampling, resulting in a total sample size of three hundred. All the twenty five Physics teachers, in the selected schools also participated in the study. Two instruments "Teachers' Questionnaire" (TQ) and "Students' Questionnaire" (SQ) were used for the study. The instruments were administered by the researcher with the assistance of Physics teachers while the Fry graph readability method was employed to determine the readability of the textbooks using three chapters on the same topic from each textbook. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics The results showed that the four Physics textbooks were appropriate for secondary schools students in Osun State in terms of age (Fry graph mean age = 17 years, students' mean age = 15years). The books had the highest ratings by students on illustrations (X = 4.32, S = 0.97) and clarity of prints (X = 4.27, S = 1.03) and the lowest ratings on sentence structure (X = 3.47, S = 1.30) and examples (X =3.32, S = 1.50). The teachers rated the vocabulary as appropriate (X = 5.37, S = 1.08) while exercises were considered least appropriate (X = 3.65, S = 1.57). The overall readability ratings of the textbooks by students were as follows Senior Secondary School Physics (SSP) (68%); Ordinary Level Physics (64%); Principles of Physics (60%) and Science Teachers Association of Nigeria Physics (STAN-P) (54%). Further, the overall readability ratings of the textbooks by teachers showed that SSP was rated as best (50%); STAN-P was second (45%); Principles of Physics was rated third (43.5%) and "0" Level Physics was fourth (40%). On the acceptability level of the four textbooks, teachers rated Senior Secondary School Physics higher than other textbooks and most relevant to the students' level. The result of the study also revealed that the structure and objectives of the four selected physics textbooks had a high level of conformity (90%) with the approved guidelines for secondary school physics curriculum. The study concluded that the four textbooks were within the comprehension level of the students. The Senior Secondary School Physics textbook was found to be most readable and relevant to the students level. It was also acceptable to both students and teachers.
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Attitudes of Secondary School Students to the Basic Sciences in Selected Local Government Areas of Oyo state.
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 1985) Alao, Emmanuel Oluyemi; Diran, Taiwo
This study examined the attitudes of Oyo State secondary school students to the basic sciences, namely, Physics, Chemistry and Biology and also the relationship between their attitudes and their achievements in these science subjects. Six hypotheses were generated for the study. The hypotheses were tested at 0.01 level of significance. Four test instruments, namely, Test of Attitude to Science (T.A.S.), Physics Achievement Test (P.A.T.), Chemistry Achievement Test (C.A.T.) and Biology Achievement Test (B.A.T.) were used. All the achievement tests were constructed by the investigator while the attitude scale was a modified version of the New Hull Attitude Inventory by Ato and Wilkinson (1979). Both the face and content validities of the research instruments were carried out using forty secondary school teachers and three experts from the University of Ife. The reliabilities of the tests were found using the Splithalf technique. The Pearson's product moment correlation analysis followed by the Spearman-Brown technique yielded reliability coefficients of 0.90, 0.92, 0.94 and-0.96 for the attitude scale, physics achievement test, chemistry achievement test and biology achievement test respectively. The sample for the study consists of one thousand six hundred secondary school form four students selected from forty secondary school spread over twelve out of the twenty-four local government areas of Oyo State. These students were selected into physics, chemistry and biology subject groups using simple randomization technique. Each student was exposed to two tests, namely, the attitude scale and one of the three achievement tests, depending on which subject group the student belongs to. All tests were administered by the investigator. The data collected were analysed using inferential statistics. The study showed, among other things, that the students possess a positive attitude to science and that their attitude scores can be.-used to predict their achievement into the basic sciences.
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Attitudes of Secondary School Students to the Basic Sciences in Selected Local Government Areas of Oyo State.
(1985) Alao, Emmanuel Oluyemi; Diran, Taiwo
This study examined the attitudes of Oyo State secondary school students to the basic sciences, namely, Physics, Chemistry and Biology and also the relationship between their attitudes and their achievements in these science subjects. Six hypotheses were generated for the study. The hypotheses were tested at 0.01 level of significance. Four test instruments, namely, Test of Attitude to Science (T.A.S.), Physics Achievement Test (P.A.T.), Chemistry Achievement Test (C.A.T.) and Biology Achievement Test (B.A.T.) were used. All the achievement tests were constructed by the investigator while the attitude scale was a modified version of the New Hull Attitude Inventory by Ato and Wilkinson (1979). Both the face and content validities of the research instruments were carried out using forty secondary school teachers and three experts from the University of If e. The reliabilities of the tests were found using the Splithalf technique. The Pearson's productmoment correlational analysis followed by the Spearman-Brown technique yielded reliability coefficients of 0.90, 0.92, 0.94 and-0.96 for the attitude scale, physics achievement test, chemistry achievement test and biology achievement test respectively. The sample for the study consists of one thousand six hundred secondary school form four students selected from forty secondary school spread over twelve out of the twentyfour local government areas of Oyo State. These students were selected into physics, chemistry and biology subjectgroups using simple randomisation technique. Each student was exposed to two tests, namely, the attitude scale and one of the three achievement tests, depending on which subject group the student belongs to. All tests were administered by the investigator. The data collected were analysed using inferential statistics. The study showed, among other things, that the students possess a positive attitude to science and that their attitude scores can be.-used to predict their achievement into the basic sciences.
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Colour Preference, Size Discrimination and Motor Performance of Children 7 - 10 Years Old
(1988) Adeyanju, S. A.; Adeyanju, L. A.
This investigation was designed to determine the colour preference; assess size discrimination and motor performance ability of children 7-10 years old. Ninety school children (45 males and 45 females) with a mean age of 8.50 (SD + 2.3) were subjects for the study. Subjects reacted to a questionnaire relating to colour preference and colour charts. They also participated in a catching test to assess the motor performance ability. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics and a two-way analysis of variance. Results indicated that colour preferences of subjects were sex biased with males preferring red colour and females blue colour. Size discrimination ability was fairly well established among subjects. ANOVA indicated a significant effect for the age and sex factors for catching. It was concluded that red and blue colours were preferred by male and female subjects respectively and that the highest level of catching skill is well established at age 10.
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Colour Preferences of Primary School (Yoruba) Student- Teachers
(1990) Adeyanju, J. L.
The study determined variations in the choice of colours among the Associateship Certificate in Education Students (A.C.E.) who were involved in the 'ACE' Summer programme of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife. The study was also carried out to find if there can be an established universally acceptable order of colour. Two hundred and twenty four student-teachers from one hundred and sixty different primary schools in Oyo and Ondo state were sewed with the questionnaire on colour preference. Result showed that there was no established universal order of colour. The student teachers colour preferences were in the following order: Blue (43-31%), Green (26-73%), Purple (16-58%), Red (6- 10%), Yellow (3.23%) and Orange (2.76%). Based on the result of this study, it was recommended that book designers and publishers-should take cognisance of the colour preferences of teachers. Teachers are in a position to influence the types of books to be used in schools and they can also influence colour preferences of children one way or the other.
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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Programmed Instruction and Textbook Instruction in Learning Secondary School Mathematics.
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 1987) Akinlua, Akin Akinsola; Opeola, S. M.
This study compared the effectiveness of Programmed Branching Instruction (B.P.I) and Textbook Instruction (T.I) in learning mathematics. The subjects were three hundred (300) form III students selected from ten secondary schools in Ondo State. They were stratified into two groups of average and above average students, according to their performances in Ondo State Mathematics achievement Test in 1984. The instruments used were (i) a 25-multiple choice item test, (ii) a T.I. material and (iii) a B.P.I material. While class teachers participated in distributing learning materials and administering tests, the B.P.I. and T.I. materials were used by the students independent of their class teachers. A t-test statistic was used to analyse the data collected and it was found that there were no significant differences in background knowledge of the subjects. The students who studied en their own with B.P.I. performed better in Mathematics than those who do so with T.I. Also, the above average students that used B.P.I. to study performed better than the average ones. The result revealed that the performances of boys are higher than those of girls in Mathematics when they both use B.P.I. to study mathematics. The student who is average in mathematics that used B.P.I. to study did not perform better than their counterparts who used T.I. The above average students, who used B.P.I. to study, however performed better than their counterparts that ace T.I. The results of the study suggest that could be a more effective method of learning Mathematics, when student have to learn on their own.
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Design and Production of (Flats) Media Materials for Information Dissemination on the Better Life Programme
(1993) Adeyanju, 'Lade
This paper is of the view that the need for instructional materials cannot be over-stressed in the activities of the Better Life Programme. What these materials are and how they could be systematically produced and utilized in an instructional setting are clearly analysed.
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Drawing and Cognitive Interpretative Abilities of South Western Nigeria Children
(2005) Adeyanju, 'Lade Joel; Popoola, Bayo
The study examined the effects that repetition of visual and verbal modes has on interpretative drawing abilities of 11-15 years old secondary school students in South Western Nigeria. Subjects of study were 60 male and 60 female non-art oriented students. Samples were randomly selected and stratified into two groups A and B. The experimental group viewed repetitive visual materials of folksongs from posters while the control group had oral presentation of the folklore. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. Results showed that females were better in comprehensions while males out-performed the females in drawing.
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Educational Technology and Creativity in Advertising
(1994) Adeyanju, Joel Lade
The educational value of the mass media is realisable when one thinks about the problems involved in concept acquisition. The building up of vocabulary required to gain understanding about concepts and creativity development are all very important in getting information across to a heterogeneous group. Attesting to this fact is the impact which the print media, (newspapers, printed materials) radio and television have on the citizenry. Their effects cannot be underestimated. However, the attention given to some of these media of instructions differ and this is a result of impressions which media have for the individual.
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Effect of Problem-solving Method on the Achievement in Mathematics of Secondary School Students of Ibadan Municipal Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria.
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 1985) Gbenro, Dejo Tiamiyu; Ojerinde, A.
This study examined the effect of problem-solving method on: 1. the cognitive achievement of learners in mathematics and 2. the attitude of learners towards mathematics. The research design used this study was the pretest-post-test control group design. The study involved 130 Form II students in Ibadan Municipal Local Government area of Oyo State. The students were randomly assigned into two equal groups, one of which was the experimental croup and the other the control group. The two groups were exposed to the same topic but with different instructional techniques. Two research instruments were used: (i) thirty word problems based on problems involving simple equations and (ii) a ten-item student attitude towards mathematics scale. The attitude scale and the achievement test were administered to the students before the teaching/learning of the chosen topic on mathematics. At the end of the teaching, using two different approaches, the problem solving method and the traditional method, the same set of instruments, attitude scale and achievement tests, were re-administered on the students. The effect of problem-solving method on the experimental group was found using the t-test. Results from the analysis of the achievement test revealed that the overall achievement of students exposed to problem-solving method was better than those that were exposed to the traditional method. The findings of the study also confirmed that the students exposed to problem - solving method showed more positive attitude towards mathematics. Derived from the above, the study recommended that problem-solving method should be made available to primary school teachers who are the builders of the foundation for mathematics learning. Ideas on problem-solving should be shared on a national level among various agencies of education. It is also recommended that in- service training be organised on problem-solving methods for teachers of mathematics in the secondary schools and books be written on problem-solving method
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The Effect of the Use of Initial Listening and Reading Techniques on Performance in English Language Aural-Oral Skills
(2015-08-21) Adeniyi, Moshood Raji; Ajibade, Y.A.
This study compared the effectiveness of initial listening and reading techniques on students' performance in English Language. It also examined the influence of initial reading technique on each of the listening and speaking skills with a view to improving students' aural-oral skills. The pretest – posttest control group design was adopted for the study. The study population comprised 24,738 Senior Secondary Two (SSS II) students from the three senatorial zones of Osun State. The sample comprised 600 SSS I I students who were purposively selected to include 300 males and 300 females from six public secondary schools in the three senatorial zones. An instrument titled "Achievement Test in Oral English" (ATOE) was used for data collection. The ATOE had a reliability co-efficient of 0.85 with a difficulty index ranging from 0.42 to 0.48. Data were analysed using t-test and ANOVA. The results showed, that there was a significant difference in the performance of students taught using Initial Listening Technique and those taught using Initial Reading Technique (ILT) (X = 26.45), (t= 4.64, P<0.05). The ILT (X = 26.45 SD = 6.8) was more effective than IRT (X=21.75 SD = 5.95). The results further showed that there was a significant difference in the performance of students exposed to ILT when the pretest (X = 17.45) and posttest (X = 26.45) scores of students in the groups were compared (t = 4.33, P< 0.05). However, there was no significant difference in the performance of students exposed to ILT on account of difference in location (F= 0.158, P > 0.05) and sex (t= 0.06, p>0.05). The results further showed that IRT did not yield significant difference when the pretest and posttest scores of students on each of the listening and speaking skills were compared, (t= 0.29, p >0.05). It was concluded that the teaching of aural-oral skills in English Language could be better enhanced through the use of initial listening technique than the initial reading technique.
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Effective Use of Self-Learning Device- Programmed Text in Teaching Nigerian Secondary School Students Mathematical Models in Chemistry.
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 1985) Adesoji, Francis A; Opeola, S. M.
The study was designed to determine the effectiveness of linear programmed text (LPT) when compared with that of conventional text (CT) on Nigerian secondary school students' performances when they used mathematical models in learning Chemistry. The instruments developed and used were (I) multiple choice test and (2) a work-assignment sheet. The two levels of treatment developed and used were LPT and CT based on selected sections of the pupils' textbook. The two hundred and forty subjects involved were Form IV science students selected randomly from eight secondary schools in Oranmiyan Local Government area of Oyo state. Thirty students were randomly selected from each school and the subjects were divided into two groups of one hundred and twenty each which was assigned to a treatment. The class teachers involved were trained as to their roles in the research. But the researcher did the scoring of the answer sheets. A pretest conducted to determine whether the sample was from homogeneous population showed no significant difference in the background of the subjects. The three hypotheses of the study were confirmed using t-test analysis. These hypotheses were one that the LPT group achieved better in posttest than CT; two, that the learning scores of the LFT group are higher than those of the CT; three that the LPT group performs better in retention test than CT. The chi-square analysis of the data about the time spent on the work per day relative to the thirty minutes meant for the work was insignificant. A similar analysis of data about help received was significant. The results revealed that LPT was a more effective self-learning technique than CT.
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Effects of Audio - taped Instructional Package on Learners' Performance in Spoken English in Primary Schools of Akwa Ibom State
(2015-04-15) Asuquo, Eno Ndarake; Adekomi, A. A.
This study examined the differences in the performance of learners of English Language exposed to Audio-taped Instructional package and those not exposed in the rural and urban schools of study. It also compared the performances of male and female learners in primary schools exposed to audio-taped instructional package in pronunciation of English language words and identified the effect of the use of audio-taped instructional package on learners' retention of lessons in pronunciation of English language words. This was with ultimate aim of improving the pupils' pronunciation of English Language A quasi-experimental two-by-two factorial design involving pretest and post-test was used. The population for the study consisted of all the Ibibio speaking learners of English Language in all the Public Primary Schools in Akwa Ibom State. Thirty Primary Four Pupils from eight Public Primary Schools ((four rural and four urban) were randomly selected making a total of two hundred and forty pupils . The pretest was a recorded .pronunciation exercise, where words involving vowels and consonants were put on flip cards and charts for all the subjects to pronounce. The post-test was researcher designed, it consisted of the audio-taped recorded instructional stimulus materials that was used as proficiency test. A retention test was administered two weeks after the post-test. The data collected from the pretest-post-test and the retention test from the two groups of study were analyzed using Analysis of Variance, t-test of independent samples and the hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance. The result showed that the pupils taught with audio-taped instructional package performed significantly better in the pronunciation of English Language words than those taught with the chalk and talk method (F= 64.32). The result also showed no significant difference in the performance of male and female learners in the pronunciation of English Language words (t=0.61. P<0.05). Further, there was a significant difference (F=8.33) in the retention of lessons in pronunciation of English words among primary school learners exposed to audio-taped instructional package against those not exposed to the study package. The study concluded that audiotaped instructional package enhanced Primary School Learners' pronunciation of English Language words.
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Effects of Instructional Package on Achievement of Beginners in French in Selected Secondary Schools in Oranmiyan Local Government Area of Oyo state.
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 1986) Amosu, Sewanu Ayodele; Akanbi, D. K.
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of an instructional package on beginners of French. The package consisted of an audio-taped lesson synchronized with a set of fourteen slides on a French concept - Time. One hundred and five students were randomly assigned to three, groups Experimental Group T, Experimental Croup II and the Control Group. Each group was exposed to the normal two periods a week each of thirty weeks duration. The first Experimental Group was first taught by the teacher and inter exposed to the instructional package. The Control Greta', however, was taught by the teacher only without any exposure to the package while the third group - Experimental group TT - was exposed to the package only. All the subjects were then asked to answer a set of ten questions based on the content of the concept. The result showed that learners in ' experimental Croup I performed significantly better then the Control Group. It was also found that there was no significant difference in the performance of the learners in Experimental Croup II and the Control Group. The Experimental Group I performed significantly better than the Experimental Group II. Arising from these findings, the study has shown that there cannot be a substitute for the teacher. Rather than replace a teacher, an instructional package would complement the efforts of the teacher in promoting learning. Emanating from the findings of the study are the following recommendations: Efforts should be made to improve and revise methods of teaching the French language by integrating the use of instructional packages into the school curriculum. Courses on instructional design should form an integral part of the curriculum of teacher training programmes of the colleges of education so that their graduates become familiar with the production and use of instructional packages. Furthermore, research studies should be conducted on other concepts such as the teaching of grammar and comprehension in French.
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The Effects of Interactive Instructional Compact Disc Package on the Performance of English Language Learners in Schools of Science in Osun State
(2015-04-02) Ajibade, Adewole
The study investigated the use of interactive instructional compact disc package in the teaching of English Language in Schools of Science in Osun State. It also examined the influence of the package on the retention and attitude of students towards the subject. This was with the ultimate view of improving the performance of students in English Language. A pre-test, post-test control group design was adopted for the study. The population comprised all five hundred and thirty SS II students of the eight Schools of Science in Osun State. One hundred and eighty students were randomly selected from three schools using proportional sampling technique and were assigned to two experimental groups and a control group. The first experimental group comprised students exposed to audio stimulus material (IICODIPA) while students treated with audio visual package (IICODIPAV) formed the second experimental group. The students taught with the conventional instructional method constituted the control group. Two instruments were used, namely: Continuous Writing Achievement Test (CWAT) and Learners’ Attitude Towards English Language Continuous Writing (LATECW). The two experimental groups were exposed to the interactive instructional compact disc package of either IICODIPA or IICODIPAV while the Control group was taught using the conventional instructional met h o d . Both CWAT and LATECW were used for pre-test, post-test and retention tests. Results were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings showed that the experimental groups exposed to interactive instructional compact disc package performed significantly better than their counterparts that used the conventional method (F=56.329, P < 0.05). There were also significant differences in the paired mean scores of the three groups; IICODIPA and IICODIPAV (t = 9.7. P < 0.005), IICODIPA and CONTROL (t=15.8, P < 0.05), and IICODIPAV and CONTROL (t=25.5, P < 0.05). The results also showed that students exposed to IICODIPA and IICODIPAV had higher level of retention when compared to those in the conventional group (F = 3.381, P < 0.05). IICODIPA and IICODIPAV (t =6.2, P < 0.05), IICODIPA and CONTROL (t =3.9, P < 0.05). and IICODIPAV and C O N T R O L (t=10.1, P < 0.05). Results further showed that utilization of interactive instructional compact disc package positively influenced the attitude of students towards English Language (F= 32.13, P < 0.05). The study concluded that interactive instructional compact disc package was effective. It enhanced performance, retention and attitude of students in English Language.
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Effects of Presentation Modes of Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) on Learners' Acquisition of Design Skills in Fine Arts
(2015-04-17) Badru, Folasade Mardlyya Idowu; Akanbi, D. K
The study investigated the effectiveness of problem-solving, and drill and practice modes of Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) on the acquisition of design skills in Fine Arts. I t also examined learners' attitude towards the use of CAI in the teaching of Fine Arts. This was with a view to providing an intervention strategy for improving the performance of students in Fine Arts. The pre-test post-test control group design was employed. The study population consisted of Junior Secondary School (class three) students in Ife Central Local Government. Three schools were purposively selected based on the availability of computers. Twenty students were randomly selected from each of the three schools to constitute two experimental groups and one control group. Two instruments titled "Questionnaire on Attitude to Computer Assisted Instruction"(QACAI) and "Graphic Tool Utility and Achievement Test"(GTUAT) were used for the study. The GTUAT had a test-retest reliability coefficient of 0.67 over an interval of two weeks while the QACAI yielded a split half reliability coefficient of 0.72. Data collected for the study were analysed using descriptive and analytical statistics. The results showed a significant difference between the performance of students exposed to problem solving CAI package and those exposed to drill and practice CAI package (t = 2.105, p < 0.05). The problem solving CAI group (X = 86.75, SD = 11.27) performed better than the drill and practice CAI group (X = 79,50, SD = 10.51). The results also showed a significant difference between the performance of learners exposed to drill and practice CAI package and those exposed to the conventional chalk-and-talk method (t= 7.79, p<0.05) The drill and practice CAI group (X = 79.50, SD = 10.50) performed better than the chalk-and-talk group (X = 52.50, SD = 11.41). Lastly, a significant difference was noted between the performance of learners in the problem solving CAI group and those exposed to the chalk-and-talk method (t = 9.54, p<0.05). The problem solving group (X = 86.75, SD = 11.27) performing better than the chalk-and-talk group (X = 52.50, SD = 11.41). The result also showed a significant difference between the pre test and post test attitudes of learners in the experimental groups to CAI. A comparison of the pre test and post test attitudes of learners in the drill and practice group to CAI showed a t value of 6.20 which was significant at 0.05 level while that of the problem solving group showed a significant t value of 5. 51 at 0.05 level. It was concluded that both the problem solving and drill and practice modes of CAI were effective in improving the performance of students in Fine Arts and in developing a positive attitude towards computer assisted Instruction.
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Effects of Repetitive Audio-Visual Display on Volleyball Skill Acquisition among Non-Athletes Undergraduate Students of a South-Western Nigerian University
(2005) Adeyanju, Lade
Eighteen (18) Freshmen; 12 male and 06 female with age of between 18 and 24, mean 21 years, S.D. 4.5, who are non athletes but indicated interest in playing volleyball game were exposed to a repetitive show of a locally recorded video tape for one hour on volleyball. Subjects of the study were selected through randomization procedure and sorted into groups A, B, and C comprising 02 female and 04 male in each of the groups. Group A, Group B, and Group C viewed the video show once, twice and three times respectively within two weeks. Group A participated with Group C during the first day of viewing, while group B and C, were given further treatments subsequently. Data gathered on skill acquisition were analyzed with descriptive statistics. Results indicate students to gain knowledge in volleyball skill acquisition in reference to overhead serve, reception, volleying and spiking of the ball. It was recommended that locally recorded videotapes be used repeatedly to motivate as well as reinforce skill learning in ball games. The repetition of the view clip seems to have effects on acquisition and mastery of skills. Group B viewed the video clips two times and they performed better than groups A and C. When skill acquisition by gender was analyzed there was no difference in both male and female performances.