dc.contributor.author |
Issah, S |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2023-02-20T09:22:29Z |
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dc.date.available |
2023-02-20T09:22:29Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2016 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/1265 |
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dc.description |
A DISSERTATION IN THE INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION AND
EXTENSION, SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES,
UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA, IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF MASTER
OF EDUCATION IN SCIENCE
DECEMBER, 2016 |
en_US |
dc.description.abstract |
The study sought to use practical work in the teaching of Integrated Science to
improve students’ attitude and their performance in the subject. In respect of this, the
action research approach was used as the research methodology. A sample of 150
Form 2 Arts individuals who demonstrated poor attitude and poor performance in
class were used for the study. Three main instruments were used to collect data
namely questionnaire, practical test and interview schedule. The questionnaire was
first administered to 150 students to assess the use of practical work to teach
Integrated Science. After the intervention, a similar test was conducted in order to
compare scores of students before the intervention. The study found that practical
work had a positive effect on students’ performance in Integrated Science. Before the
intervention the test scores results indicated that majority (67%) of the students scored
below the pass mark of 30. However, after the intervention, the results showed
significant improvement over the pre-test results as little over 90% of the students
passed the test paper. Further statistical analyses showed that there was a significant
improvement in post-test scores (M= 46.47, SD = 17.43) over pre-test score (M=
28.83, SD = 12.16) with condition: t(29) = 4.54, p = 0.00. This notwithstanding, the
teaching of Integrated Science in the School has some challenges as there is limited
time allocated for its teaching; no specific periods allocation for the teaching of
practical work; inadequate TLMs and negative attitude of students towards studying
the subject. The study therefore recommends that for students’ performance to be
improved and sustained in the subject, these challenges must be adequately addressed
by the school authority in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES). |
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dc.language.iso |
en |
en_US |
dc.publisher |
University of Education Winneba |
en_US |
dc.subject |
Practical work |
en_US |
dc.subject |
Students’ attitude |
en_US |
dc.subject |
Performance |
en_US |
dc.subject |
Integrated science |
en_US |
dc.title |
Using practical work to improve students’ attitude and performance in integrated science_ a case study of Lawra senior high school |
en_US |
dc.type |
Thesis |
en_US |