Use of computer supported collaborative learning in teaching and learning science in Nigeria
Department of integrated Science Ignatius Aguru University of Education Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt.
Research Article
GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 2021, 09(01), 111–122.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2021.9.1.0173
Publication history:
Received on 18 August 2021; revised on 06 October 2021; accepted on 08 October 2021
Abstract:
This study investigates the use of computer supported collaborative learning in teaching and learning science in Chemistry Teaching in Senior Secondary Schools in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State. Two research questions and two hypotheses were formulated to guide the research. The design adopted for this study is quasi experimental pre-test, post-test control group design. The population of the study was made up of all SSII chemistry students, using cluster sampling to select 40 students to form the sample size. The research instrument used was Balancing of Equations Performance Test (BEPT). Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses. The findings among others indicated that students taught with computer supported collaborative learning teaching strategy performed better than the traditional method thereby eliminating student’s misconception on balancing of equations concept in chemistry. It was recommended among others that chemistry teachers should be encouraged to explore the application of computer supported collaborative learning strategy in their classroom instruction.
Keywords:
Computer; Collaborative learning; Chemistry teaching; Performance
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