Submit your papersSubmit Now
For Enquiries: [email protected]
IIARD LogoIIARD
📄 Download Paper

Cooperative and Concept Mapping Teaching Methods and Academic Performance of Home Economic Students in Colleges of Education in South-South, Nigeria

Anthony Bassey Wilson PhD, James Nyong Archibong

Abstract

The study evaluated the effect of concept mapping and cooperative Teaching Methods on junior secondary school students’ performance in South-South geopolitical zone in Nigeria. Two research questions and two hypotheses were formulated for the study. The study adopted a survey research design. The population for the study comprised of 316 students in the 2024/25 academic session that was drawn from seven (7) Colleges of Education in the study area. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 248 NCE Students, comprising of 97 male and 151 female students. Data were collected using a 20-item instrument. The instrument was faced validated by three experts. A reliability coefficient was analysed using Cronbach Alpha technique which yielded overall internal consistency coefficient of 0.83. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions, while null hypotheses were tested using independent t-test at 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed that male students recorded higher average means (4.57) than female students (4.19) in the use of the Concept Mapping Teaching Method, reflecting stronger comprehension of Home Economics concepts, organization of ideas and recall during assessments. Female students recorded a higher average mean (4.64) in communication skills and problem-solving under the Cooperative Teaching Method, while male students scored higher in critical thinking (4.33) and motivation (4.38). Differences in active participation, idea generation and information retention showed that instructional methods influenced specific aspects of learning and required balanced support for both genders. The researchers recommended that Colleges of Education provided instructional materials and organized structured group activities and training sessions to strengthen students’ competence in both methods.

Keywords

Teaching MethodsAcademic PerformanceHome EconomicStudentsColleges of EducationSouth-SouthNigeria

References

Adeleke, T. A. (2018). Effects of concept mapping and cooperative teaching methods on academic performance of secondary school Home Economics students in Kaduna State, Nigeria (Master’s thesis). Ajaja, R. & Nwanekezi, A. U. (2018). Concept mapping and cooperative Teaching Methods on junior secondary school students’ performance in Social Studies. International Journal of Education and Evaluation, 4(9), 83-95. Retrieved from www.iiardpub.org Akpan, I. M. (2022). Effect of action learning and concept mapping strategies on academic achievement of Social Studies students in junior secondary schools in South-East/West of Nigeria. International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies, 10(2), 99-105. Appaw, E.L., Owusu, E., Frimpong. & Adjibolosoo, S.U.K. (2021). Effect of concept mapping on the achievement of biology students at the senior high school level in Ghana. European Journal of Research and Reflection in Educational Sciences, 2(9),15-28. Chinaka, E. C., Omeodu, M. D. & Akwah, T. C. (2024). Effect of concept mapping teaching strategy on Biology students’ academic performance and retention in secondary schools in Rivers State. International Journal of Innovative Education Research, 12(4), 268- 282. https://www.seahipublications.org Chukwudi, O.C. (2013). Academic Performance of Secondary School Students; The Effect of Home Environment. Lagos, Nigeria: Double Gist. Dorji, T. (2020). Effect of concept mapping strategy in teaching and learning economics and academic performance in higher secondary school. European Journal of Volunteering and Community-Based Projects, 1(3), 30-40. Eriba, A. & Demirer, K. (2022). Investigating the effectiveness of concept Mapping as a learning Strategy in Biology Education. Journal of Biological Educational, 56(2), 141- 158. Eze, N.M. (2022). Home Economics: Past, present and future in Post-Covid pandemic. Being a keynote Address delivered at the 12th National Conference of Home Economics Professional Association of Nigeria Conference held at Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba, 2022. Inuwa, C., Abdullah S. & Hassan H. (2015). Effect of cooperative learning on secondary students' achievement in Financial Accounting. International Journal on Accounting Studies, 3(5)64-72. Iroko, G.A. & Olaoye, A.A. (2021). Effect of concept mapping on students’ academic performance in algebra at senior secondary school level. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 6(3),1001-1008 Jegede, F. K. (2020). The effect of using concept mapping and lecture techniques in teaching Biology in senior secondary schools in Federal Capital Territory. International Journal of Science and Technology Education Research, 6(6), 20-36. Jumere, A.A. (2017). Research methodology in education: A practical approach. Kaduna; Concept Designs and prints. Kola, A.J. & Taiwo, A.Z. (2022). Nigerian Colleges of Education: Issues, Challenges and Solutions. African Journal of Humanities & Contemporary Education Research, 8(1),73-80. Lanzing, M. (2017). The impact of concept mapping on students’ achievement in mathematics. Journal of Educational Research and Review, 5(2), 1-9. Muhammad, C. (2016). Enhancing students understanding of complex concept through concept mapping. Journal of Education Human Development, 5(1), 1-11. www.ijee.io Nekang, F. N. & Agwagah, U.N.V. (2020). Effect of concept mapping on students’ achievement and interest in elementary probability in Cameroon. Journal of Education and Leadership Development, 2, 3-4. Ngwu, A. N., Aniaku, O. L. & Ugwu, C. B. A. (2023). Effect of co-operative and concept mapping strategies on senior secondary school students’ academic achievement in Biology. International Journal of Studies in Education, 19(1), 35-45. Nworgu, B.G. (2015). Educational Research: Basic issues and methodology,” (3rd Edition) Enugu University Trust Publishers Nsukka Nigeria University System Statistic Digest. Oduh, M. O. & Andzutsi, G. A. (2025). Effect of concept mapping instructional strategy on secondary school students’ academic achievement in Economics in Akwanga Local Government Area, Nasarawa State. Nightingale International Journal of Educational Research and Development, 7(8), 137-159. Ogar, M. E., Nsikhe, U. I., Ekpo, E. & Ekara, M. E. (2025). Effect of concept mapping teaching strategy and school location on students’ academic achievement in Biology in Ikom Education Zone of Cross River State, Nigeria. STEM Journal of Anambra State, 5(2), 71-79. Ogbonnaya, E.K., Chukwuone, C.A., Anowai, C.C. & Ezeaku, N. (2022). Utilization of Home Economics Laboratory in Teaching Senior Secondary School Students in Udenu Local Government Area Schools of Enugu State. Journal of Family & Society Research,1(2)19-28. Ozomadu, E. A., &Edeoga, B. O. (2022). Effect of concept mapping instructional strategy on academic achievement of senior secondary school students’ in mathematics. Journal of Uloko, G.O (2021). Assessment of Colleges of Education Home Economics students sewing skills in the production of children’s wears in north central Nigeria. M. Ed Thesis Department of Home Economics, ABU Zaria. Uwameiye, B.E. (2015). Cooperative Learning Strategy and Students' Academic Achievement in Home Economics. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 5(2), 67-89. Yaduma, M. (2025). A survey of skills acquisition in Home Economics as a way forward to promote Nigerian economy. A case study of Colleges of Education in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Kontagora Journal of Intellectual Discourse, 3(1), 218-227. Çera, G., Mlouk, A., Cera, E. & Shumeli, A. (2020). The impact of entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurial intention: A quasi-experimental research design. Journal of Competitiveness, 12(1), 39–56. https://doi.org/10.7441/joc.2020.01.03 Handley, M. A., Lyles, C. R., McCulloch, C. & Cattamanchi, A. (2018). Selecting and improving quasi-experimental designs in effectiveness and implementation research. Annual Review of Public Health, 39, 5–25. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-publhealth- 040617-014128 Khattib, H. & Alt, D. (2024). A quasi-experimental study on the advantages of digital gamification using CoSpaces Edu application in science education. Education and Information Technologies, 29, 19963–19986. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-024- 12635-w Şahin, M. G., Yıldırım, Y. & Öztürk, N. B. (2023). Examining the achievement test development process in the educational studies. Participatory Educational Research, 10(1), 251–274. http://dx.doi.org/10.17275/per.23.14.10.1

More Articles from INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND EVALUATION

Understanding the Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Mathematics Education: Perspectives of Secondary School Teachers in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Author: Charles-Owaba, Tekenate PhD Prof Isaac B. Ado

Effects of Field Trip and Demonstration-Based Teaching Methods on Students’ Academic Achievement in Basic Science

Author: ENEH, Chinecherem Precious, OFFOR, Joseph Chidiebere, MBONU-ADIGWE, Bianca Uzoamaka, CHUKWU, Peter Ndubuisi, Corresponding author Chukwu, Peter Ndubuisi

Provision of Teachers Needs for Effective Service Delivery in Public Senior Secondary Schools in Rivets State

Author: Nkechinyere Ndubuisi PhD, Prof. Okai, N. Okai

Provision of Security: A Panacea for Effective Lecturers Productivity in Universities in Rivers State

Author: Igwebuike Amaka Patience, Ochor Emeka Christian

Digital Facilities Availability and Lecturers’ Effectiveness in Federal Universities, North-Central Geo-Political Zone, Nigeria

Author: Nanpan Panshak Titus, Prof. Timson I. Ndupuechi, Prof. Theresa S. Gyang