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.
Table of Contents
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
3.0 RESEARCH METHOD
3.1 RESEARCH DESIGN
3.2 AREA OF THE STUDY
3.3 POPULATIONS
3.4 SAMPLE AND SAMPLING TECHNIQUES
3.5 INSTRUMENT FOR DATA COLLECTION
3.6 VALIDITY OF INSTRUMENT
3.7 METHOD OF DATA COLLECTION
3.8 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
Research Objectives and Thematic Scope
The primary objective of this study is to investigate the impact of instructional materials on the academic performance of students in Social Studies within secondary schools in the Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State. The research seeks to determine whether the integration of various teaching aids facilitates more effective learning outcomes and helps clarify abstract concepts for students.
- Effects of instructional materials on student academic performance.
- Influence of teaching aids on the instructional process in Social Studies.
- Comparative effectiveness of different instructional materials (e.g., models vs. charts).
- Role of instructional materials in increasing student engagement and interest.
- Challenges associated with the procurement and usage of instructional technology.
Excerpt from the Book
2.1 THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AUDITORY AND VISUAL SENSES.
Bello opined that more is retained when students use both their auditory and visual sense organs simultaneously. In the teaching of social studies, just like in other areas of instructions, instructional materials are indispensable, as seeing, is said to control a greater part of all sensory information. to buttress the usefulness of instructional materials in creating social awareness when used in teaching social studies in secondary schools.
Bonska, explained that “one remembers only 10% of what is heard and 90% of what is heard, seen, and done. Accordingly, Berry and Buktenica explained that instructional materials are very important in education. This was equally due to the realization of the immense influence which audio visual materials creates on a recipient. Also Bouska in realization of the significant role of instructional materials onlearning advised that since resourcefulness is a basic quality for a successful life, classroom teaching activity should involve more problems that are resourcefulness oriented. Thus, the influence of audio visual materials in creating social awareness is more effective than words alone if they are related to the learning process.
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION: Outlines the background of the study regarding the use of instructional materials, defines the problem of inadequate resources, and lists specific research objectives.
CHAPTER TWO REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE: Explores existing scholarly views on the effectiveness of auditory and visual sensory input and the influence of instructional materials on learning social studies.
CHAPTER THREE: Details the research methodology, including the descriptive survey design, population selection, sampling techniques, and the use of a fifteen-item questionnaire for data collection.
CHAPTER FOUR RESULTS: Presents the analysis of collected data through tables and percentages, providing interpretations and discussions related to the formulated research questions.
CHAPTER FIVE SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION: Provides a final overview of the study findings, offers general conclusions, implications for educational stakeholders, and recommendations for future research.
Keywords
Instructional Materials, Social Studies, Academic Performance, Secondary Schools, Teaching Aids, Audio-Visual Aids, Student Engagement, Educational Technology, Learning Process, Etung Local Government Area, Classroom Instruction, Visual Literacy, Pedagogical Methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
The research focuses on evaluating how instructional materials affect the academic performance and learning experiences of Social Studies students in secondary schools.
What are the primary themes discussed?
Key themes include the necessity of teaching aids, the effectiveness of auditory and visual stimuli, and the practical challenges of implementing instructional technology in local secondary schools.
What is the ultimate goal of the study?
The primary goal is to determine if the consistent use of instructional materials facilitates better understanding and retention of subject content among students.
What scientific approach was adopted?
The study employs a descriptive survey design, utilizing a questionnaire to gather primary data from students in the selected Local Government Area.
What is covered in the main body of the work?
The main body reviews relevant literature on teaching strategies, explains the data collection methodology, presents quantitative results, and discusses findings regarding the efficacy of various learning aids.
Which keywords best describe this study?
The work is characterized by terms such as Instructional Materials, Social Studies, Academic Performance, and Pedagogical Methods.
Why is the Etung Local Government Area chosen as the study site?
The researcher selected this specific area to perform a focused investigation on regional secondary schools where constraints like inadequate finance affect the quality of education.
How were the instructional materials evaluated in the results section?
The effectiveness was measured using a questionnaire where students evaluated statements regarding lesson interest, realism, and understanding, resulting in categorized data presented in statistical tables.
- Citation du texte
- Kenobi Krukru (Auteur), 2015, Effects of instrumental materials on student's academic performance. Social studies in selected secondary schools in Nigeria, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/338942
