Abstract:
This study investigated the effect of Computer Based Instruction (CBI) on Junior High
School (JHS) pupils’ misconceptions on diffusion in Nkawkaw Municipality in the Eastern
Region. A JHS 3 class consisting of 23 pupils was selected for the study. A quasi experimental design was used. Pretest was used to identify the pupils’ misconceptions
about diffusion. The pupils had misconceptions although, based on their academic scheme
of work, conventional teaching approach had previously been used to them teach diffusion.
After the treatment, a post test was conducted and the results showed that the pupils
performed better since the misconceptions were removed .The study was guided by a null
hypothesis and based on this; Paired sample T. test was used to analyze a statistical
equivalence of the pupils’ pretest and posttests scores. The results indicated that CBI has
effect on the JHS pupils’ misconceptions on diffusion.The main conclusion reached was
that; Junior High School pupils hold misconceptions on diffusion and CBI is effective on
dispelling such misconceptions. And so, by using CBI with a content which addresses the
misconceptions, the pupils will have the opportunity to acquire an understanding which
will help them to remove the inherent misconceptions. It was recommended that: here is
the need to use CBI in the teaching of science concepts throughout the country so that
misconceptions can be prevented; however, if misconceptions are identified among pupils,
CBI should be used to remedy them. Also, science teachers and teachers of other subject
areas should be trained in the development of CBI materials so that they can adapt existing
materials to teach science concepts and finally, pupils should be given more time to learn
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) so that the CBI can be used for them
easily.
Description:
A DISSERTATION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION, FACULTY
OF SCIENCE EDUCATION, SUMMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE
STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA IN PARTIAL
FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF MASTER OF
EDUCATION IN SCIENCE DEGREE
University of Education, Winneba http://ir.uew.edu.gh
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DECEMBER, 2015