Abstract:
The aim of this study was to compare the activity-based and discussion methods of
teaching and learning of seed germination: a case study in Anyinasu M/A Junior High
School. Thirty pupils were involved in the study. The pupils were put into two groups
(Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’). Group ‘A’ of 15 pupils were taught seed germination
using discussion method whiles Group ‘B’ also made up of 15 pupils, were taught the
same concept using activity-based approach. The two groups were post-tested based
on test items prepared by the researcher. The study revealed that Group ‘A’ members
recorded a mean value of 6.4 (25.6%). However, members in Group ‘B’ recorded a
mean value of 15.1 (60.4%). Again, it was discovered that most pupils (10 pupils
representing 66.7%) from Group ‘B’ scored above average. Meanwhile, only 2 pupils
(representing 13.3%) from Group ‘A’ obtained similar score. Paired sample test (t test) result indicates a significant difference of 0.000 (p<0.05). It was concluded that
activity-based method of teaching is significantly effective than the discussion method
of teaching as far as teaching and learning of science is concerned.
Description:
DISSERTATION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION,
FACULTY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION, SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL
OF GRADUATE STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA,
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
AWARD OF THE MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE IN SCIENCE
EDUCATION.
MARCH, 2016