Effect of smart classroom on learners’ performance in organic chemistry: A case study of senior five students in Kicukiro district- Rwanda

Celestin  Ngendabanga; Pascal  Nsanzimana; Faustin  Nduwayezu; Violette  Umuhoza; Jean Baptiste  Nkurunziza

doi:10.30574/gscbps.2021.16.2.0251

Authors

Celestin Ngendabanga Academic at the African Centre of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science, University of Rwanda- College of Education, Rukara Campus, Kayonza, Rwanda.
Pascal Nsanzimana Academic at the African Centre of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science, University of Rwanda- College of Education, Rukara Campus, Kayonza, Rwanda.
Faustin Nduwayezu Academic at the African Centre of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science, University of Rwanda- College of Education, Rukara Campus, Kayonza, Rwanda.
Violette Umuhoza Information and communication Technology, Integrated Polytechinic Regional College (IPRC) of Karongi.
Jean Baptiste Nkurunziza University of Rwanda College of Education (UR-CE), Department of Mathematics, Science and Physical Education, Kayonza, Rwanda. P.O Box: 55 Rwamagana.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30574/gscbps.2021.16.2.0251

Keywords:

Performance; Technology; Competency; Organic chemistry

Abstract

The present study was conducted to explore the effect of smart classroom on learners’ performance in chemistry. This study was carried out on 71 senior five students selected randomly. After collecting data, t-test and linear regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Based on the research findings, it has been discovered that smart classroom motivated learners in teaching and learning organic chemistry. The results showed a significance difference between leaners taught through smart classroom and those not taught through smart classroom. These results also demonstrated that there is a positive effect of smart classroom on learners’ performance in chemistry. This indicated that an effort should be put in increasing adequate smart classrooms across the country to improve the teaching and learning process. Furthermore, other researchers should emphasize on the effect of smart classroom on other units in chemistry. In addition, educational stakeholders should emphasis on the use of smart classroom in instructional activities in education.

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