Education Quarterly Reviews
ISSN 2621-5799
Published: 22 August 2023
Effectiveness of Multimedia versus Traditional Teaching Methods on Chemistry Practical Performance among Senior High School Students in Ghana
Raphael Foster Ayittey, Delphine Abla Azumah, Kwaku Darko Amponsah, Priscilla Commey-Mintah
West Africa Senior High School, University of Ghana, University of South Africa, OLA College of Education
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10.31014/aior.1993.06.03.768
Pages: 125-134
Keywords: Chemistry Practical, Multimedia Teaching Method, Traditional Teaching Method, Practical Skills, Senior High School
Abstract
This study explores the impact of multimedia teaching on senior high school students' Chemistry Practical performance. With technology increasingly becoming part of the learning environment, multimedia presentations are now utilised in schools to enhance students' learning experiences. Interactive Multimedia Learning, which incorporates visual and audio aids, is a teaching strategy that facilitates faster and easier comprehension of lessons. To compare the efficacy of Multimedia Teaching Method (MTM) and Traditional Teaching Method (TTM), this study was conducted in two senior high schools in Ghana: West Africa Senior High School and Frafraha Community Senior High School. The research design was quantitative, specifically quasi-experimental design and data were collected from 110 SHS 2 students using MTM and TTM. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the collected data. The study findings revealed that most of the students taught using multimedia instruction performed significantly better in Chemistry Practical than those taught using the traditional method. These findings indicate that multimedia instruction can improve learning outcomes in chemistry. The study recommends using computers to supplement teacher instruction and not replace it. Teachers should continue to play a crucial role in the teaching process while integrating multimedia technology to enhance the learning experience.
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