Abstract:
This study revealed various misconceptions held by Level 200 students of Integrated
Science at the St. Vincent College of Education, Yendi on blood circulation system in
humans. The use of the multimedia instruction method (MMIM) in teaching the blood
circulatory system in humans not only resolved their previously held misconceptions, but
also enhanced the students’ conceptual understanding of the topic and improved, as well
their academic performance in the related topic taught. The research design for this study
was the action research. The purposive sampling and census technique were used to select
the Science 2A class, comprising 200 students of the St Vincent College of Education,
Yendi. The study demonstrated that the use of the MMIM boosted students’ enthusiasm
and interest in the topic, promoted and enhanced their comprehension of blood circulatory
system in humans. The comparison of students’ pre-intervention misconceptions about
the topic and their pre-test scores with post-test scores and post intervention responses to
short essay-type questions and questionnaire established that the MMIM intervention
improved students’ understanding of the topic and their performance. This study will
serve as a teaching tool for teachers of Biology in the teaching of blood circulatory system
in humans and similar biology topics. The MMIM can reduce or eliminate students’
misconceptions on topics learnt.
Description:
A thesis in the Department of Science Education, Faculty of Science Education submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of degree of Master of Philosophy (Science Education) in the University of Education, Winneba
AUGUST, 2021