Utilization Of Instructional Materials Research Articles

Teachers' Perceptions and Practices of Using Instructional Materials: Evidence from Haramaya Town

The purpose of this research was to examine how instructional materials are perceived and utilized by primary school teachers in Haramaya town. The study utilized a mixed-methods design and collected data through a questionnaire and interview from 123 randomly selected primary school teachers. The collected quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics (percentages, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (independent sample T-test and one-way ANOVA). Qualitative data were analysed through word description and narration. The study results indicated that most teachers had a positive perception of the use of instructional materials in teaching and learning, but their practices were found to be infrequent. Additionally, there was no significant difference in the utilization of instructional materials between male and female teachers, and no significant difference was found based on teachers’ educational qualifications. However, there was a significant difference in experience among teachers. Therefore, it is recommended that the Haramaya Town Education Office provide training to improve teachers’ utilization of instructional materials to enhance the teaching and learning process in primary schools

Secondary School Teachers’ Perceived Influence of Instructional Materials on Students’ Learning Science Subjects in Muhanga District in Rwanda

The study aims at investigating the relationship between teachers’ utilization of instructional materials and students’ attitudes towards learning science subjects in Rwandan secondary schools. The sample size comprised sixty-three science secondary school teachers in Muhanga district that were selected purposively to participate in the study. A descriptive research design was used and data were collected using an online designed survey using google form. Teachers Scale Questionnaire for the use of Instructional materials and students’ exhibited attitudes questionnaire each contained seven affirmative statements were used as the research tools. Participants’ responses were based on the five point Likert scale to disclose their perceptions in relation to the topic being investigated. The findings from Pearson’s Product Moment Correlations (r) indicated that constructs used were strongly correlated, moderately correlated, and few were weakly correlated. Use of illustrations, use of photographs and visual aids to demonstrate concepts enhance students’ remembering and retention of instructions therefore the variables exhibit strong correlations (r = .923; .803). Use of laboratory equipment and reagents during experimentation, use of models and drawings to illustrate concepts exhibited a moderate correlation with students’ classroom participation (r = .449; r = .785). Creativity and innovation and integration of audio-visual aids into lessons were strongly correlated (r = .947). Strong correlations were found between use of tech-tools during classroom practices (r = .871), use of a variety of instructional materials (r = .901) and creativity and innovation. Interestingly, use of printed materials, visual aids, and audio-visual aids lead to improved students’ classroom interaction, and was strongly correlated with teachers’ integration of audio-visual teaching and learning aids into lessons (r = .889). The findings of this study constitute the basis to validate the relationship between teachers’ use of instructional materials and students’ attitudes in the learning process. We therefore recommend teachers to maximize the use of variety of instructional materials during classroom practices.

PERCEPTIONS OF LEARNERS AND EDUCATORS ON THE IMPACT OF USING INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES IN HIGH SCHOOL CHEMISTRY TEACHING

In the interest of investigating the implications about using educational materials in teaching and learning chemistry in Bayelsa State secondary schools from the viewpoints of both students and instructors, this study used an ex-post-facto research approach. Two hypotheses were investigated, and four research questions were addressed. A sample of 123 respondents from all 43 secondary schools in the Central Senatorial District that offer chemistry instruction was polled. A three-part survey was utilized for collecting the data, and the findings indicated that there was little utilization of teaching aids during chemistry lectures. The utilization of instructional materials in class, according to the students, helped them learn chemistry in a variety of ways.The mean scores of students who studied chemistry using instructional resources as opposed to those who did not differed significantly as well. The studys conclusion included a suggestion that the Bayelsa State government supply sufficient instructional resources in all secondary schools for effective chemistry teaching and learning.

Impact and Utilization of Instructional Materials in Enhancing Effective Teaching of Technical Drawing in Senior Secondary Schools in Education District V Zone III in Lagos State

The study was carried out to examine the impact and utilization of instructional materials in enhancing effective teaching of Technical Drawing in senior secondary schools in Education District V zone III in Lagos State. A descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The population for the study consisted of sixty teachers teaching Technical Drawing from six senior secondary schools in the education district V zone III. No sample was used because the population is manageable. A structured questionnaire was designed for data collection. Three research questions were developed. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions. The findings revealed that drawing instruments and materials were not sufficiently available and the few available ones were not utilized properly for enhancing effective teaching of Technical Drawing in senior secondary schools in Education District V zone III in Lagos State. The finding also showed that the professionally qualified technical teachers were inadequate and, in some cases, other science teachers were being drafted to teach the subject. From the results of these findings, it was recommended that Technical drawing subject should be mandatory in the Senior secondary schools for science and technical Students. The recruitment of technical drawing teachers should be based on experience and qualification in engineering and technical education. Regular training should be organised for Teachers teaching technical drawing in digital instructional techniques using the application of software such AUTO CAD to actively impart in the students’ quality knowledge and skills among others.

Availability and Utilization of Instructional Materials in Teaching and Learning of Biology in Senior Secondary Schools

This study investigated the availability and utilization of instructional materials in the teaching and learning of biology in senior secondary schools in Talata Mafara Town, Zamfara State. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study using quantitative data. The population comprised all the heads of department of biology in the senior secondary schools (six public and four private) in Talata Mafara Town. The entire population constituted the sample of the study due to its small size. A validated questionnaire with reliability index of 0.63 obtained using Cronbach’s alpha was used as instrument for data collection. The data collected were analyzed using frequency counts and percentages presented in tables and charts. Five research questions guided the study. The findings of the study revealed that some of the required instructional materials are fairly available but are not regularly use by biology teachers. Biology laboratories and instructional materials relating to multimedia are lacking in most of the schools in Talata Mafara Town. Lack of fund for procurement and large class size coupled with lack of in-service training for serving biology teachers were major factors identified to inhibit effective provision and utilization of instructional materials respectively. Based on these findings, the study recommended among others that biology teachers in Talata Mafara Town should make effort in utilizing available instructional materials. Zamfara Sate Government should build biology laboratories and make provision for instructional materials especially multimedia related in all senior secondary schools in Talata Mafara. Professional development of biology teachers should be encouraged and sponsored by government and other relevant stake holders.

Availability and Utilization of Instructional Materials in Nursing Training Institutions in Anambra State

This descriptive survey research assessed the availability and utilization of instructional materials in nursing training institutions in Anambra State. A sample size of 298 students and 50 teachers were randomly selected from four Nursing schools in Anambra State. Self-structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Inferential statistics was applied in testing the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significant. Results revealed that student nurses and Teachers believed that instructional materials- Audio/Visual equipment (59.7% of students, 64.0% of teachers); Power point presentation (74.7% students, 58.0% teachers); Anatomical Models (98.0% Students, 80.2% Teachers); Medical Instruments (99.7% students, 96.0% teachers); Good demonstration rooms (95.7% students,86.0% teachers) were available in nursing training institutions in Anambra State. 73.6% Students and 74.0% Teachers indicated that these materials were often utilized by Tutors. Private/mission owned schools make more available (80.2% the students and 54.0% teachers) and utilize more (82.8% students, 62.0% teachers) instructional materials than the government owned schools. Significance difference (P <0.05) exists in the availability and utilization of instructional materials between university-based and hospital-based nursing schools as well as between private/mission-owned and government-owned schools. There is positive relationship (Rho= 0.603, P <0.000) between availability and utilization of instructional materials in nursing training. The study concluded that instructional materials were adequately available and often utilized by Tutors in nursing schools. The researchers recommended that incentives should be given to Nurse Educators who utilize instructional materials in other to encourage them.

Role of Instructional Materials in the Teaching of Basic Science in Primary Schools in Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State

This study evaluated the availability and utilization of instructional materials in the teaching of basic science in primary schools in Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State. The sample for this study comprised of one hundred (100) primary school teachers kin ten (10) selected primary schools in Ilorin south local government of Kwara state structured questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection and the instrument was face validated by the supervisor. Three research questions guided the study, the data were analyzed using simple percentage and chi-square, the researcher designed a questionnaire to carry out his research work which is termed the availability and utilization of instructional materials in the teaching of basic science in primary schools (AAUIMTBSIPS). The findings of this research work shows that there is a significant relationship between the availability and the use of instructional materials, based on these findings it was concluded that there is high extent to which the available instructional materials are utilized for teaching basic science in primary schools, there is an impact of instructional materials in teaching and learning of basic science in primary schools. It was recommended among others that; policy on instructional materials adaptation in school be reviewed and fully implemented and the need for recruitment of qualified personnel should be recruited to enhance effective utilization of instructional materials in primary schools, also non-governmental agencies and wealthy Nigerians should participate in the provision of instructional materials in primary schools. DOI: 10.7176/JEP/13-18-11 Publication date: June 30 th 2022

Design, Extent of Use and Usefulness of Instructional Materials by Student Teachers on Teaching Practice – The Mentors’ Assessment

Instructional materials (IM) play an essential role in the teaching and learning process. This study aimed at assessing Mentors’ assessment of the design and utilization of instructional materials by Student Teachers of St. Joseph’s College of Education, Bechem who were on a four months teaching practice in selected Basic Schools in the Tano North and South Municipalities of the Ahafo regions as well as the Ahafo-Ano South-East District and Ahafo-Ano North Municipality of the Ashanti region. The study adopted the survey research design. 150 mentors in 50 partner (Junior High) schools were used for the study. Three mentors were randomly selected from each school for the study. The research instrument was a five-point scale questionnaire with 9 items adopted from the PatternonPrince Edward Island Evaluation and Selection of Learning Resources survey form. The instrument had three domains; Instructional Design, Extent of Use and Usefulness. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics including mean, standard deviation and simple percentages. The analysis indicated that instructional materials prepared by the Student Teachers were Very Useful (Mean = 3.73), effective, engaging and well designed. They strongly agreed that the Student Teachers Very Often (Mean = 3.77) used instructional materials in their lesson delivery.

Promoting Teachers’ Skills of Instructional Materials Improvisation through Workshops and Exhibitions in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria

The study examines the effect of workshops/exhibitions on teachers’ instructional materials improvisatonal skills for enhanced service delivery in secondary schools in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria. Two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. A sample of 160 teachers was drawn from eight secondary schools in the study area, using stratified random sampling technique. Two instruments sampling the same contents, titled Pre-knowledge and Post-Knowledge Instructional Material Improvisation Questionnaire were used to elicit responses from teachers, administered at different intervals. At the end the one week practical session and administration of the second questionnaire, independent statistical technique was used to collate the scores of the administered questionnaires. The result of data showed that workshops/exhibitions had significant effect on teachers’ improvisational skills. Therefore, it was recommended that regular workshops/Exhibitions be organized for teachers to improve their wits on production and utilization of instructional materials.

Learning Styles and Instructional Materials as Correlates of Grade 6 Learners`' Mathematics Performance in Buffalo City, South Africa

Mathematics is a core subject in South Africa. Studies have shown that the performance of learners on this subject is not encouraging. Many factors have been alluded to by scholars as contributing factors to this poor performance. The gap between theory and practice of mathematics teaching can be bridged by the use of appropriate learning styles, availability, and utilization of instructional. This paper finds out the relationship that exists among learning styles, instructional materials, and mathematics performance of Grade 6. The choice of Grade 6 is important because it is the last grade level of primary school before a learner can enter secondary school level in South Africa. The study adopted a correlational research design of a quantitative approach. Stratified sampling techniques were used to select 1225 learners from Grade 6 schools within Buffalo City Metropolitan Education District. The data revealed among others that in Buffalo City, availability and utilization of instructional materials have no significant relationship with the mathematics performance of selected grade 6 learners (B=.023, t=.804, P≥0.05) while students learning styles (visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic) have a significant relationship with grade 6 learners Mathematics performance (B=-.113, t=-3.886, p<0.05). The study concluded that one of the most fundamental issues to consider in improving Mathematics performance is the understanding of the learners’ learning styles and effective use of appropriate instructional materials for teaching Mathematics.

Opportunity Seeking to Start Up Business Community Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Next Innovate Way

This study of business opportunities is showing an ability to understand or notice something easily or quickly is an ability of individual that can help to improve and develop the knowledge and skills of the student. The researcher reason in the development and utilization of instructional materials in business opportunities for entrepreneurship subject is to cultivate the availability, creativity and skills of the students to motivate them in pursuing the course and be part of their future career. This study of instructional module for the easy understanding of the training that the academe gave as guide and execution of the project or program that was aligning in the needs of the community. It has been identified that using instructional module to facilitate learning or instructions is not always the issue but how to use it and its availability. The instructional materials that the researchers propose will be urgency response in the new normal of learning. This workbook will guide the potential entrepreneurs’, students in business courses, and presently in operating a business. The increased quantity and quality of instructional module are producing a split from the traditional audiovisual aids approach to the more comprehensive and efficient learning resource concepts. The trainer problem today, is not the lack of materials but how to make the best instructional module use of those available. There are two characteristics of inherent instructional learning, first was the active learning, which involve in learning activities and the second was the continuous nature which cradle to the grave, before school, after school, outside of school and all through life.

The attitude of biology teachers towards improvisation and utilization of instructional materials in teaching and learning biology in private secondary schools in Potiskum local government area

This study was carried out on the Attitude of Biology Teachers towards Improvisation and Utilization of Instructional Materials in Private Secondary Schools in Potiskum Local Government Area. Four research questions in line with the purpose of the study were formulated to guide the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The target group of the study was the entire 38 Biology teachers from 22 Private schools in Potiskum Local Government Area. Due to manageable size of the group, there is no sample and sampling technique used for the study as such the entire group was used for the study. Data were collected for the study through the administration of structured questionnaire. The data obtained were analysed using mean. The findings of the study revealed that, Biology teachers give students group projects to produce instructional materials and Biology teachers request that students bring materials in the environment to be used as improvised material during lessons. The findings of the study also revealed that, Biology teacher utilized improvised Visual aids like diagram, charts, posters, pictures and photographs for effective teaching of Biology, and Biology teachers utilized available resource person in the community to improvised instructional materials for teaching Biology. The findings of the study further revealed that, the use of Improvised Biology Materials helps the biology teachers to capture and sustain the curiosity and interest of the learners towards the lesson in schools and that the use of Improvised Biology Materials helps the biology teachers to motivate students in the subject being taught. The findings of the study also revealed that, lack of awareness on where to obtain facilities for improvising instructional materials and lack of motivation on part of government for Biology teachers in their efforts towards improvisation of instructional materials for teaching Biology are some of the problems faced by Biology teachers towards improvisation of Instructional Materials for Teaching and Learning of Biology in Private Secondary Schools in Potiskum Local Government Area. It was recommended that, Policy-makers in the secondary schools should raise fund so as to procure materials necessary for improvisation and purchase of textbooks that will facilitate the effective teaching of the course.

The attitude of biology teachers towards improvisation and utilization of instructional materials in teaching and learning biology in private secondary schools in Potiskum local government area

The attitude of biology teachers towards improvisation and utilization of instructional materials in teaching and learning biology in private secondary schools in Potiskum local government area

Gender and Instructional Materials as a Correlate of Grade 6 Learners' Mathematics Performance in Buffalo City, South Africa

Mathematics is the foundation for the economic and technological development of any nation. It has been asserted that Mathematics is expected to help in accelerating the socio-econo-techno progress of any society. The purpose of this paper is to find out the correlation between the utilization of instructional materials and Grade 6 learners' performance in Mathematics in Buffalo City. Despite the importance of Mathematics as the gateway to the world of science and technology, Mathematics is also regarded as the subject in which many learners underperform. The study adopted a correlational research design and a quantitative approach. The target population of this study was Grade 6 learners in the Buffalo City district. Stratified sampling was used to select 1225 Grade 6 learners. The findings showed that there is a significant relationship between the availability and utilization of instructional materials and Grade 6 learners' performance in Mathematics in Buffalo City (r = 0.999; p>0.05). There is no significant difference between gender and Grade 6 learners' Mathematics performance at Buffalo City (t = -.217, df = 1218, p>0.05). The mean difference between male learners ( =12.820, SD = 3.969) and female learners ( =12.872, SD=4.098) was negligible. It was observed that where materials are available, the management, selection, and effective use are lacking. It is recommended that teachers should not only be encouraged on the use of instructional materials but also be capacitated and guided on the effective use, management, improvisation, and selection of relevant and appropriate materials.

Message Design of Printed and Digital Material to Meaningful Learning

This article reports on research a message design of printed and digital message in Learning Theory course at Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP). Survey was conducted to collect data on the utilization of instructional materials by students who ware active in the semester in January-June. The results indicated that the print instructional materials written by lecturers have started to consider the design principles message, but still needs to be improved. That principle has not been carried out for digital teaching materials. Digital teaching materials need to be developed to familiarize students studying in 21st century environments by optimizing the campus e-learning facility to be able to perform generative learning, and meaningful learning

Relationship between Teachers’ Attitudes and Utilization of Instructional Materials in Pre-Primary Schools in Kenya

The purpose of this research was to establish whether there was a significant relationship between teachers’ attitudes and levels of utilization of instructional materials (IM) in Pre-Primary Schools in Kenya. The study adopted the Ecological Systems Theory by Urie Bronfenbrenner. The study used a cross-sectional survey research design and data were collected through self-administered questionnaires. A sample of 164 teachers comprising of 76.2% females and 23.8% males participated in the study. Results established that 86.4% of the teachers had positive attitudes towards the instructional practice. In terms of utilization of instructional materials, the researchers determined that 62.1% of the respondents achieved high levels while 37.9% attained low levels of utilization of instructional materials across the Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) activity areas. The Chi-Square results revealed that there was a statistically significant relationship between teachers’ attitudes and utilization of instructional materials (χ2 = 4.094; d.f.= 2; p = 0.043). Further analysis using the regression test revealed that there was a statistically significant relationship between teachers’ positive attitudes and levels of utilization of instructional materials (β =0.516; p = 0.001). These findings established that teachers who had positive attitudes attained higher levels of utilization of instructional materials in their classrooms compared to their counterparts who had negative attitudes. Therefore, it was concluded that teachers’ attitudes were a significant factor in promoting the utilization of instructional materials in ECDE activities. This implies that a positive attitude is an important attribute of a pre-primary school teacher. Therefore, there is a need to inculcate positive attitudes towards the utilization of instructional materials among teachers during pre-service and in-service training sessions to promote the best practices in instruction at the pre-primary school level.

Improving Quality of Education in Guna-Tana Landscape: Investigating Determinants of Grade Four Students Reading Literacy in Primary Schools in South Gondar, Ethiopia

The main purpose of this study was to investigate the determinants of reading literacy in selected primary schools in Guna-Tana landscape of South Gondar Zone. Specifically the study was designed to investigate the status of reading literacy achievement of student, examine whether the text book is relevant, assess the availability and utilization of teaching facilities, identify teachers’ professional competence, investigate the learning interest and motivation of students and identify the participation of parents in reading literacy. Accordingly a survey design with qualitative and quantitative approach was used.  From total target population students, 384 were selected randomly in 10 primary schools. All the available 100 teachers were taken comprehensively. For FDG parents, for interview principals and education experts were taken. In collecting the required data questioner for students and teachers, interview for principal and experts, standardized test for students, FGD for parents and observation checklist were used. The result showed that students perform 51.25 more or less equivalents to 50% of the minimum expectation of MoE in Ethiopian education and training policy. The socio-economic variables such as family size and parents’ education levels have brought problem in children reading literacy. Moreover, parental involvement by 6.2%, students’ interest and motivation by 17%, teachers competency and curriculum materials were determined the students reading literacy. The availability and utilization of instructional materials, the library facilities, pedagogical centers, and relative conducive class room and schools infrastructural facilities affected the reading literacy performance of students in the study area. As a result necessary suggestions were given on basic thematic areas for improving reading literacy. Keywords: Reading literacy, Quality of education, reading competency Guna-Tana landscape DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-22-01 Publication date: August 31 st 2020

Availability and Utilization of Instructional Materials in the Teaching and Learning of Chemistry in Secondary Schools in a Council Area of Imo State, Nigeria

The study investigated the availability and utilization of instructional materials in the teaching and learning of chemistry at the senior secondary schools in Owerri Municipal Council Area of Imo state. 1948 chemistry students in senior secondary (SS) two classes and 32 chemistry teachers at the ten government-owned secondary schools formed the population of the study. A simple random sampling technique was used to select five schools, and 20% was used to obtain the sample size of 168 chemistry students; but all the 32 chemistry teachers were used since it is a manageable size. Three research questions were posed. The research was a descriptive survey design; checklists and questionnaire were used to elicit relevant data for the study. Mean rating was used for the analysis of the data obtained. The findings showed that many instructional materials were available, but they are not adequately utilized. Chemistry teachers do not appropriately improvise instructional materials (when not available) in the teaching and learning of chemistry. Based on the findings, it was recommended that adequate instructional materials for the teaching of chemistry at the senior secondary schools in Owerri Municipal Council should be provided by the various stakeholders in education; the use of instructional materials by teachers should be made compulsory in the teaching and learning of all topics in chemistry at our senior secondary schools, and this must be enforced through periodical monitoring by the school authority. Teachers should improvise where instructional materials are not available. Government should provide funds to motivate teachers as regards improvisation and should organize seminars, workshops, and conferences for chemistry teachers on how to improvise and make effective use of instructional materials in the teaching and learning of chemistry.

Availability and Utilization of Instructional Materials for Teaching of Indigenous Language (IGBO) in Public Junior Secondary Schools in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

This study was carried out with the aim of ascertaining the availability and utilization of instructional materials for teaching of indigenous language (Igbo) in Public Junior Secondary Schools in Ebonyi State. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. Two research questions guided the study. The population of the study comprised all the fifty two (52) Igbo language teachers in Afikpo Education Zone of Ebonyi State. The research instrument used for the data collection was a questionnaire developed by the researcher and validated by three experts. The reliability of the instrument was established using Pearson product moment correlation. The reliability coefficient of the instrument was found to be 0.80. The data analysis was done using percentages, mean and standard deviation. The results of the findings showed that instructional materials are available and adequate for teaching Igbo language in Public Secondary Schools in Ebonyi State. The study further revealed that most of these instructional materials were either lowly utilized or not utilized in teaching Igbo Language. The researcher made the following recommendations based on the findings. The Igbo language teachers should effectively utilize the instructional materials such as, audio,visual and audio-visual materials for  teaching of the language. Secondly, Igbo language teachers should be encouraged to go for professional development through seminars, in-service training programs, seminars and workshops, in order to be effective in the utilization of instructional materials for effective teaching and learning of Igbo language. Keywords: Instructional material, Availability, Utilizations, Igbo Language. DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-5-03 Publication date: February 29 th 2020

Influence of Instructional Materials on Students’ Academic Performance in Biology in Calabar South Local Government Area, Cross River State

The study examined the influence of instructional materials on students’ academic performance in Biology in Calabar South Local Government Area, Cross River State. The independent variables examine were; availability of instructional materials, accessibility of instructional materials and utilization of instructional materials while dependent variable is students’ academic performance in Biology. To achieve the purpose of the study, three research questions and three research hypotheses were posed and formulated respectively to guide the study. Literature was reviewed based on the variables in the study. The research design was adopted for this study was Ex-post facto design. Two hundred (200) SS2 students who offered Biology in public secondary schools were randomly selected for this study. The instrument used for data collection was a 15-item questionnaire named influence of instructional materials on students’ academic performance in Biology Questionnaire (IISAPB) constructed by the researcher. Pearson Product Moment Correlation Co-efficient-test statistic was used as statistical tool for data analysis. Each of the hypotheses was tested at .05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that there is a significant relationship between availability of instructional materials, accessibility of instructional materials, utilization of instructional materials and academic performance of students in Biology the academic performance of SS 11 students in Biology in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended among others that, there is the need for the development of positive attitudes by the teacher toward the use of instructional materials for their students. This will encourage the development of their proficiency.