Comparing activity-based and discussion methods of teaching and learning of seed germination a case study in Anyinasu MA Junior High School, Ashanti Region

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.