Effects of instrumental materials on student's academic performance. Social studies in selected secondary schools in Nigeria

Bachelor Thesis , 2015 , 28 Pages , Grade: 2.1

Sociology - Children and Youth

The aim of this study is to find out the effect of instructional materials on students’ academic performance in social studies in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State.

The researcher formulated three research questions to direct the study after a review of relevant and related literature in chapter two. The investigator, in his design, adopted the descriptive survey design which studied samples of both large and small populations to discover the relative incidence. The population of study was JSS two students of 2013/2014 session who were used for the random sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was a fifteen-item questionnaire and information coded therein was analyzed using the simple percentage.

From the analysis some results were arrived at and based on the results and findings, recommendations were made:
1. The public should be aware of the uses of instructional materials which will aid in the understanding of social studies;
2. Emphasis must be placed on instructional materials inorder to inculcate the spirit of learning social studies; and finally, government and non-governmental agencies should assist in the provision of instructional materials for effective teaching and learning of social studies in secondary schools.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• ABSTRACT
• CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION
• 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY.
• 1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
• 1.3 PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
• 1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY.
• 1.5 RESEARCH QUESTIONS.
• 1.6 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
• 1.7 DEFINITION OF TERMS
• CHAPTER TWO REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
• 2.0 INTRODUCTION
• 2.1 THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AUDITORY AND VISUAL SENSES.
• 2.2 NEED FOR THE USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
• 2.3 TYPES OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
• 2.4 THE INFLUENCE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS IN THE TEACHING OF SOCIAL STUDIES ...
• 2.5 SUMMARY OF THE REVIEW.
• CHAPTER THREE RESEARCH METHOD
• 3.0 RESEARCH DESIGN.
• 3.1 AREA OF THE STUDY.
• 3.2 POPULATIONS......
• 3.3 SAMPLE AND SAMPLING TECHNIQUES.
• 3.4 INSTRUMENT FOR DATA COLLECTION.
• 3.5 VALIDITY OF INSTRUMENT
• 3.6 METHOD OF DATA COLLECTION..
• 3.7 METHOD OF DATA ANALYSIS
• CHAPTER FOUR RESULTS
• 4.1 PRESENTATION OF RESULTS.
• 4.2 INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS
• 4.3 DISCUSSION OF THE FINDINGS.
• CHAPTER FIVE SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
• 5.1 SUMMARY OF RESULTS
• 5.2 GENERAL CONCLUSION
• 5.3 IMPLICATION OF THE STUDY...
• 5.4 RECOMMENDATIONS
• 5.5 LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
• 5.6 SUGGESTION FOR FURTHER STUDY
• REFERENCES
• STUDENTS QUESTIONNAIRE.

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study aims to investigate the impact of instructional materials on students' academic performance in social studies in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State. The research explores the relationship between the utilization of instructional materials and student achievement in this subject area.

• The effectiveness of auditory and visual senses in learning social studies
• The need for and benefits of using instructional materials in social studies education
• The types of instructional materials available and their suitability for different learning styles and objectives
• The influence of instructional materials on student engagement and understanding of social studies concepts
• The challenges and opportunities associated with integrating instructional materials into social studies teaching practices

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter One: Introduction introduces the background of the study, outlining the importance of instructional materials in social studies education. It highlights the challenges faced by teachers in effectively utilizing these materials and emphasizes the need for a comprehensive understanding of their role in enhancing learning outcomes. The chapter also clarifies the problem statement, purpose, significance, research questions, scope, and definition of key terms.

Chapter Two: Review of Related Literature provides a comprehensive overview of existing research and theories related to the use of instructional materials in social studies. It examines the effectiveness of auditory and visual senses in learning, the need for and benefits of using instructional materials, the various types of materials available, and their impact on teaching and learning. This chapter also explores the influence of instructional materials on student engagement and understanding of social studies concepts.

Chapter Three: Research Method details the research design, area of study, population, sample selection, data collection instrument, validity of the instrument, data collection methods, and data analysis techniques employed in the study. This chapter provides a clear and concise explanation of the research methodology used to gather and analyze data.

Chapter Four: Results presents the findings of the study, including the data analysis and interpretation of results. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the relationship between the use of instructional materials and student academic performance in social studies.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Instructional materials, social studies, academic performance, student engagement, learning outcomes, auditory and visual senses, teaching practices, research methodology, data analysis, Etung Local Government Area, Cross River State.

• Course: Adult Education
• Grade: 2.1
• Author: Kenobi Krukru (Author)
• Publication Year: 2015
• Pages: 28
• Catalog Number: V338942
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668290518
• ISBN (Book): 9783668290525
• Language: English
• Tags: INSTRUMENTAL MATERIALS, instructional materials, student academic performance, secondary schools