To Determine the Effectiveness of Modular Approach in Teaching Matter and Change in it’s States in General Science for Elementary Classes
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53575/irjei.v3.02(22)10.93-108Keywords:
Module, Modular Approach, General Science, Elementary LevelAbstract
Module is a unit of work in a course of instruction that is virtually self-contained and a method of teaching that is based on the building up skills and knowledge in discrete units. Module is self-instructional package; it enables the learner to learn independently. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of modular approach in teaching matter and change in its states in general science for elementary classes. The major objectives of the study were (i) to determine the role of modular teaching in the academic achievement of students of science at elementary level, (ii) to find out whether the modular teaching is more effective than traditional methods. Study design was pre-test and post-test. All class 5th elementary school students studying general science subject were constitute the population of the study. 40 Students of class 5th studying in general science subject from Govt. Girls Primary School Ziarat Kaka Sahib No. 1 were served as sample of the study. Pre-test and post-test were used as research instrument and data was collected through pre-test and post-test. Collected data was analyzed and interpreted using T-test through SPSS. The analysis of the collected data revealed the following findings. Treatment of modular approach had great effect on experimental group and its academic achievement was better than that of control group. Teaching of G. Science through modular approach was more effective than traditional teaching approach. The study testified a collection of positive outcomes during application of modular approach. Therefore, elementary school teachers may use modular approach in science to improve the academic achievement of students. It is recommended that teachers may be recognized high level of communication through questioning as it endorses participation enhances learning and inspires students. It is recommended that teachers and students should follow modular approach to get maximum benefits from this innovation. Teachers training institutes may make modular approach as a part of their curriculum content and teacher educators may be trained in different model of modular approaches.
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