Analysis on the Effects of using Active Learning Training Module (ALTM) on the Level of Achievement among Student Teachers in Teacher Education Curriculum

Abstract

This study aims to explore the effect of using Active Learning Training Module (ALTM) on the achievement of a professional education course among student teachers in teacher education curriculum. The module used in the learning of Education Development in Malaysia: Philosophy and Policy (KPF3012) course was built up based on Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation model (ADDIE). A quantitative study was carried out using ex-post facto method where it was carried out by analyzing 1,613 students' achievement for the course base on final exam result. Final Exam Question for KPF3012 Semester 2 Session 2017/2018 was used as an instrument for data acquisition. The collected data was then analyzed using percentage and one-way ANOVA. The results show that, the use of ALTM had successfully promote high students’ level of achievement; that is 46.5% of the students had achieved excellent level. The findings also show that the level of the students’ achievements had no significant difference (F=5.549,p=0.00) based on programs of studies . As for conclusion, ALTM has a good effect on students’ achievement in the learning of KPF3012 and has no significant bias to students based on study program. Therefore the use of the module by students in the learning of KPF3012 is suggested in the future semesters.