Abstract
This study investigates the use of computer supported collaborative learning in teaching and learning science in Chemistry Teaching in Senior Secondary Schools in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State. Two research questions and two hypotheses were formulated to guide the research. The design adopted for this study is quasi experimental pre-test, post-test control group design. The population of the study was made up of all SSII chemistry students, using cluster sampling to select 40 students to form the sample size. The research instrument used was Balancing of Equations Performance Test (BEPT). Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses. The findings among others indicated that students taught with computer supported collaborative learning teaching strategy performed better than the traditional method thereby eliminating student’s misconception on balancing of equations concept in chemistry. It was recommended among others that chemistry teachers should be encouraged to explore the application of computer supported collaborative learning strategy in their classroom instruction.
Highlights
Science subjects are core subjects in Nigeria educational curricula, out of which one must be offered at senior secondary school level
The results are presented based the on the research hypotheses: Research question 1: Is there any difference in the performance of secondary school students taught chemistry using computer supported collaborative learning and those taught using conventional classroom setting?
HO1: There is no significant difference in the performance of secondary school students taught Biology using computer supported collaborative learning and those taught using conventional classroom teaching method
Summary
Science subjects are core subjects in Nigeria educational curricula, out of which one must be offered at senior secondary school level. Their importance in technology development of any nation make them Imperative for their inclusion in the curriculum for science oriented students (FRN, 2014). In spite of their importance students’ performance at senior secondary Certificate Examination in secondary schools In Nigeria has been less than 50percent for the past ten years West Africa examination Council WAEC Report,2012). The poor performance of students in science can be improved with innovative teaching and learning methods integrated with technology and elements of problem solving Gambari, 2010)
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