A Comparative Analysis on the Academic performance of Basic Science Students Taught Using Computer Simulation Approach and Lecture method in Bayelsa East Senatorial District, Nigeria

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The Study investigated A comparative Analysis on the Academic performance of Basic Science Students Taught Using Computer Simulation Approach and Lecture Method in Bayelsa East Senatorial District in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The study was guided with two objectives, two research questions and two hypotheses. A population of three hundred and fifty-two (352) students was used for the study, while the sample size consisted of one hundred (100) students. The study adopted a quasi-experimental research design of pretest-posttest control type. The research instruments that were used for the study was the Basic Science Performance Test and Basic Science Retention Test designed by the researcher. The instruments had reliability coefficient of 0.65 and 0.68 respectively calculated using Cronbach Alpha reliability formula. The data obtained from students’ response were analyzed using Mean and Standard Deviation to answer the research questions and Analysis of Covariance for test of the null hypotheses. Findings of the study showed that student taught Basic Science concepts using computer simulation approach performed better than those taught using lecture method. Based on the findings, it was recommended that teachers of Basic Science should adopt computer simulation approach in the teaching and learning of the subject in order to improve students’ academic performance and retention level of the concepts, serving teachers should be trained and retrained on the job to improve on these innovative method of instruction. This can be done through seminars, conferences, workshops organized by both governmental and non-governmental agencies like the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN).

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