The Use of Information and Communication Tools to Teach Particulate Nature of Matter: A Study of a Science Class

Abstract

This paper deals with the use of information and communication tools to teach particulate nature of matter in a Science class at Guakro Effah Senior High School in the Techiman North District of Ghana. The research design used for the study was action research. A sample of 35 students were selected for the study using convenience sampling technique. The instrument used for gathering data were test and observation. Information and communication tools were used to teach the students during the intervention. Data collected was analysed with descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that students understand abstract concepts better when information and communication tools were used to teach, students’ performance improved and they were motivated during Chemistry lesson when information and communication tools were used to teach. The study recommends the need to use information and communication tools to teach abstract concepts in chemistry and the need to priorities in-service training and seminars for Science teachers to improve on their skills in order to use information and communication tools in delivery of their lessons effectively. Keywords: Information, Communication tools, Particulate Nature of Matter DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-13-11 Publication date: May 31 st 2020