Effects of Computer-Based Cooperative Learning Method on Students’ Attitudes Towards English Grammar in Secondary Schools in Njoro Sub- County, Kenya
Journal Title: Asian Journal Social Sciences & Humanities - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
This study was conducted to find out the effects of Computer-Based Cooperative Learning Method (CBCLM) on students’ Attitude in English Grammar. Solomon Four Non-Equivqlent Control Group Design under Quasi experimental research was employed for the study. The population comprised of all form two students in co-educational schools in Njoro Sub-County. A sample of 176 students was selected through purposive sampling technique. Two groups were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups respectively. Computer-Based Cooperative Learning Module was used by the teachers in the experimental group while those in the control group used the Conventional Teaching Methods. Student Attitude Questionnaire (SAQ) was used to collect data. The instrument was validated and pilot tested. SAQ had a reliability coeffcient of 0.96. Data was analysed using ANOVA. The findings of the study indicate that there was a significant statistical difference in students’ attitude towards English Grammar when CBCLM was used. The researchers recommended the use of CBCLM to improve students’ attitude towards English Grammar.
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Rose Ongalo, Patricia Wambugu, Zephania Anditi
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