Use of computer supported collaborative learning in teaching and learning science in Nigeria

Gideon  Wokocha; Ogologo Gift  Allen

doi:10.30574/gscarr.2021.9.1.0173

Authors

Gideon Wokocha Department of integrated Science Ignatius Aguru University of Education Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt.
Ogologo Gift Allen Department of integrated Science Ignatius Aguru University of Education Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30574/gscarr.2021.9.1.0173

Keywords:

Computer, Collaborative learning, Chemistry teaching, Performance

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.

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