EFFECT OF TEACHING METHODS ON STUDENTS' PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
ABSTRACT
The main concern in education sector is how teaching methods affect students’ performance. This study examined teaching methods on performance of students in public secondary schools (A-level) in Tanzania where Nyamagana District in Mwanza was used as a case of study. The study was guided by three specific objectives: To identifying teaching methods used in instruction of science subjects in public secondary school, to assess students’ perception of the appropriateness of teaching methods used in teaching in public secondary school and to determine the level of relationship between teaching methods and students’ performance in public secondary schools in Nyamagana District, Mwanza.
The study applied descriptive research designed that incorporated qualitative and quantitative approach. The sample of teachers 78, students 129 and inspectors 9 was surveyed using in-depth interview and questionnaire. Qualitative data was analyzed descriptively using SPSS while thematic analysis was used to analyzed qualitative data. The study findings revealed that most effective teaching methods were demonstration followed by question and answers and then brainstorming, teachers should know the value and impact of different teaching methods and regular training/workshop should be conducted on teaching methods.
The study recommended that traditional methods like lecture should not be used. The study also suggested other areas for further research as the same study should be carried in other district before generalization is done and similar research also should be conducted in private schools to know the teaching conditions.
CHAPTER ONE
1.1 Introduction
This chapter presents the background of the study, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, significance of the study, scope and limitations of the study. It also gives the conceptual framework and definition of key terms.
1.2 Background of the Study
Teaching methods are used to impact knowledge to students they are the means by which the teacher attempts to impact the desired learning or experience (Ndirangu, 2007). The choice of a particular method of teaching by the teacher determined by number of factors which includes the content to be taught, the objectives which the teacher plans to achieve availability of teaching and learning resources and the ability and willingness of the teacher to improvise if conventional teaching aids are not available, evaluation and follow-up activities and Individual learner differences (Ndirangu, 2007).
The methods used in teaching vary from one country to another, depending on the information or skills that is being taught and also be influenced by the aptitude and enthusiasm of the student. Various studies had been conducted concerning teaching methods, for example Asikhia (2010), found that, qualification of teachers and students’ environment factors do not influence students poor performance but teachers’ methods of teaching influence poor academic performance. Furthermore, the methods of teaching are dictated by the medium of instruction for example, where English is used, the method of instruction has to be more interactive than passive (Pillar and Skilling, 2005). It also argued that classroom teachers urgently need to know more about effective strategies for teaching English learners (Thompson, 2004). The commonly used teaching methods especially in developing countries are teacher centered (Guloba, Wokodola, and Bategeka, 2010), which are viewed to be somewhat ineffective in the impactation of knowledge.
These methods are no longer used in other counties. Problem-life learning as a teaching method is becoming increasing popular in education institutions as a tool to address the inadequacies of tradition teaching methods since its approaches do not encourage student to participate in the learning process (Teo and Wong, 2000). However, more recently there is an argument in education industry to adopt a learner- centered paradigm shift (Ndirangu, 2007), while other schools of thought are advocating participatory methods of teaching (Sajjad, 2011).
Despite these arrays of teaching methods being advocated in literature there is no one universally accepted method. The question still remains is which of these teaching methods contribute to failure or success of students’ performance especially in developing countries like Tanzania where the causes of poor performance in secondary schools is not well understood.
1.3 Statement of the Research Problem
Students’ performance in Tanzanian secondary schools has been poor, and one of the reason cited is the type of methods of learning-teaching used. Education in Tanzania especially in community (ward) secondary schools, the majorities of students have failed or have not shown good performance in the examination results in summative evaluation (Laddu Nuri 2012). Marikina (2003), believes that the falling level of academic performance is attributed to teachers non-use of verbal reinforcement strategy. Several studies have been conducted about teaching methods in secondary schools in many parts of the world on students’ performance, for example in USA (Haas 2002), Pakistan (Sajjad 2011), Nigeria (Barneka 2012), (Asikhia 2010), Uganda (Guloba, Wokadala and Bategeka, 2010) and Kenya (Njoroge et al., 2014). These studies indicated that the type of teaching methods used by teachers have an impact on students’ performance.
Most of the studies conducted in Tanzania concentrated on factors affecting students performance and policy making rather than how teaching methods influence the Students’ performance example (Laddunuri 2012), (Kkairuki, 2009) and (Kat ram, 2007). Another study by Mruma (2013) examined motivation of teachers in Secondary Schools. None of these studies have specifically examined the effect of teaching methods on student performance. This study bridges the gap and it examined effects of teaching methods on students’ performance in Tanzanian education institutions in public secondary schools in Nyamagana district − Mwanza, Tanzania.
1.4 Objectives of the Study
1.4.1 General Objective
The general objective of the study is to examine the effect of teaching methods on student performance in Tanzanian education in public secondary school in Nyamagana District-Mwanza, Tanzania.
1.4.2 Specific Objectives
The specific objectives guided this study were as follows;
- To identify teaching methods used in instruction of science subjects in public
- Secondary schools in Nyamagana District- Mwanza.
- To assess students’ perception of the appropriateness of teaching methods used in teaching in public secondary schools in Nyamagana − District, Mwanza.
- To determine the extent to which teaching methods impact on students’ performance in public secondary schools in Nyamagana District, Mwanza.
1.4.3 Research Questions
The study answered the following questions
- What are teaching methods used in science subjects in public secondary school?
- What are students’ perceptions on the appropriateness of teaching methods use to teach Science subject in public secondary school in Nyamagana district?
- To what extent teaching methods impact on students’ performance in public secondary schools in Nyamagana district?
1.5 Significance of the Study
The study is worth of academic research on the following grounds:
- First, the study was expected to reveal the impact of teaching methods on students’ performance in secondary schools and contributes to the body of knowledge.
- Second, the study expected to provide a foundation for future researchers on literature for the topic of effects of teaching methods on student performance in science subject in secondary schools.
- Third, the study findings expected to beneficial to policy makers especially the Ministry of education and vocational training to put forward policies that would greatly encourage fair distribution of resources in public institutions if better results are to be obtained.
- Fourth, the findings also expected to benefit teachers of Secondary Schools in Nyamagana district since it gave the ideas of most suitable teaching methods for use in science subjects.
- Finally, the findings of this research expected to add the body of knowledge on teaching methods and also basis for future research.
1.6 Scope and Delimitations
The study was focused on teaching methods used and their effect on students’ performance in public secondary schools in Nyamagana district. The targeted population was students taking science subjects for at least one year. Two other categories are science teachers and school inspectors. Since teaching methods are so many in numbers the study was only concentrated on 7 of them which are citation, brainstorming, discussion, demonstration, lecture, presentation and seminar.
1.7 Definitions of Key Terms
Teaching methods
Is defined as a way of carrying actual teaching in the classroom (Ndirangu 2007). Teaching method refers to the variety of ways in which a learning task is managed to facilitate the learning process (Kimweri 2004).
Participatory methods
Are methods which enable learners to be active involve in the learning process either as individual or group (Musuko 2010).
Teacher − centered method of teaching
Is the process of communication where very little or no room for active participation of learners (Kimweri 2004).
Performance
Is the degree to which individuals achieve job or organization’s goals with effectiveness and efficiency. (Utah, and Mowo, 2000).
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature Review
2.1 Introduction
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TABLE OF CONTENTSPRELIMINARY PAGES
- Title page
- Approval page
- Dedication
- Acknowledgement
- Table of Contents
- Abstract
- 1.0 Introduction 1
- 1.1 Introduction 1
- 1.2 Background of the Study 1
- 1.3 Statement of the Research Problem 2
- 1.4 Objectives of the Study 3
- 1.4.1 General Objective 3
- 1.4.2 Specific Objectives 4
- 1.4.3 Research Questions 4
- 1.5 Significance of the Study 4
- 1.6 Scope and Delimitations 5
- 1.7 Definitions of Key Terms 5
- 2.0 Literature Review 7
- 2.1 Introduction 7
- 2.2 Teaching Methods 7
- 2.2.1 Definition of Teaching Method 7
- 2.3 Different Teaching Methods 7
- 2.3.1 Learner (Student) Centered 8
- 2.3.2 Teacher-Centered 10
- 2.4 Factors that Influence the Choice of Teaching Method 12
- 2.5 Medium of Instruction 12
- 2.6 Theories in Teaching 13
- 2.6.1 Dewey’s Theory 13
- 2.6.2 Inquiry Theory 14
- 2.6.3 Modeling Theory 14
- 2.7 Education System in Tanzania 14
- 2.8 Performance Measurement 15
- 2.9 Teaching Methods and Students’ Performance 16
- 2.10 Empirical Literature Review 17
- 1.11 Conceptual Framework 18
- 2.12 Research Gap in Literature 19
- 3.0 Research Methodology 20
- 3.1 Introduction 20
- 3.2 Research Design 20
- 3.3 Geographical Area of Study 20
- 3.4 Targeted Population 21
- 3.5 Sample Size 22
- 3.6 Sampling Procedure 23
- 3.7 Data Sources 23
- 3.7.1 Primary Data 23
- 3.7.2 Secondary Data 23
- 3.8 Data Collection Instruments 24
- 3.8.1 Questionnaire 24
- 3.8.2 In-depth Interview 24
- 3.9 Data Analysis 25
- 3.10 Reliability and Validity of Data 25
- 3.10.1 Validity 25
- 3.10.2 Reliability 25
- 3.11 Unit Analysis 26
- 3.12 Ethical Considerations 26
- 4.0 Findings And Discussion 27
- 4.1 Introduction 27
- 4.2 Background Information of the Respondents 27
- 4.2.1 Categories of Respondents 27
- 4.2.2 Characteristics of Respondents 28
- 4.2.2.1 Sex of Respondents 28
- 4.2.2.2 Current Level of Education 29
- 4.2.2.3 Science Subject Combination of the Respondents 30
- 4.2.2.4 Name of school 30
- 4.1.2.5 Working Experience of Respondents 31
- 4.3 Research Objectives 31
- 4.3.1 Teaching Methods Used in Instruction of Science Subjects in Public Secondary Schools 32
- 4.3.1.1 Teaching Methods Used in Teaching Science Subjects 32
- 4.3.1.2 Teaching Methods Considered to be Effective 33
- 4.3.2 Assessment of Students’ Perception of the Appropriateness of Teaching Methods 34
- 4.3.2.1 Teaching Methods that Help Students to Understand Subject Matter 34
- 4.3.2.2 Teaching Methods Used by Teachers and their Effect in Aiding Understanding of Science Subject 35
- 4.3.2.3 Ranking of Teaching Methods 36
- 4.3.3 The Extent to which Teaching Methods Impact on Students’ Performance in Public Secondary Schools 37
- 4.3.3.1 Methods Used in Preparation for Assessments 37
- 4.4 Issue from Interviews 38
- 5.0 Conclusion And Recommendations 41
- 5.1 Introduction 41
- 5.2 Conclusion 41
- 5.2.1 Research Objective One; To Identify Teaching Methods Used in Instruction of Science Subjects in Public Secondary Schools in Nyamagana District- Mwanza 41
- 5.2.2 Research Objective Two; To Assess Students’ Perception of the Appropriateness of Teaching Methods Used in Teaching in Public Secondary Schools in Nyamagana − District, Mwanza 41
- 5.2.3 Research Objective Three; To Determine the Extent to which Teaching Methods Impact on Students’ Performance in public secondary schools in Nyamagana District, Mwanza 42
- 5.3 Recommendations 43
- 5.4 Areas for Further Research 44
- REFERENCES 45
- Appendices 50
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PRELIMINARY PAGES
- Title page
- Approval page
- Dedication
- Acknowledgement
- Table of Contents
- Abstract
- 1.0 Introduction 1
- 1.1 Introduction 1
- 1.2 Background of the Study 1
- 1.3 Statement of the Research Problem 2
- 1.4 Objectives of the Study 3
- 1.4.1 General Objective 3
- 1.4.2 Specific Objectives 4
- 1.4.3 Research Questions 4
- 1.5 Significance of the Study 4
- 1.6 Scope and Delimitations 5
- 1.7 Definitions of Key Terms 5
- 2.0 Literature Review 7
- 2.1 Introduction 7
- 2.2 Teaching Methods 7
- 2.2.1 Definition of Teaching Method 7
- 2.3 Different Teaching Methods 7
- 2.3.1 Learner (Student) Centered 8
- 2.3.2 Teacher-Centered 10
- 2.4 Factors that Influence the Choice of Teaching Method 12
- 2.5 Medium of Instruction 12
- 2.6 Theories in Teaching 13
- 2.6.1 Dewey’s Theory 13
- 2.6.2 Inquiry Theory 14
- 2.6.3 Modeling Theory 14
- 2.7 Education System in Tanzania 14
- 2.8 Performance Measurement 15
- 2.9 Teaching Methods and Students’ Performance 16
- 2.10 Empirical Literature Review 17
- 1.11 Conceptual Framework 18
- 2.12 Research Gap in Literature 19
- 3.0 Research Methodology 20
- 3.1 Introduction 20
- 3.2 Research Design 20
- 3.3 Geographical Area of Study 20
- 3.4 Targeted Population 21
- 3.5 Sample Size 22
- 3.6 Sampling Procedure 23
- 3.7 Data Sources 23
- 3.7.1 Primary Data 23
- 3.7.2 Secondary Data 23
- 3.8 Data Collection Instruments 24
- 3.8.1 Questionnaire 24
- 3.8.2 In-depth Interview 24
- 3.9 Data Analysis 25
- 3.10 Reliability and Validity of Data 25
- 3.10.1 Validity 25
- 3.10.2 Reliability 25
- 3.11 Unit Analysis 26
- 3.12 Ethical Considerations 26
- 4.0 Findings And Discussion 27
- 4.1 Introduction 27
- 4.2 Background Information of the Respondents 27
- 4.2.1 Categories of Respondents 27
- 4.2.2 Characteristics of Respondents 28
- 4.2.2.1 Sex of Respondents 28
- 4.2.2.2 Current Level of Education 29
- 4.2.2.3 Science Subject Combination of the Respondents 30
- 4.2.2.4 Name of school 30
- 4.1.2.5 Working Experience of Respondents 31
- 4.3 Research Objectives 31
- 4.3.1 Teaching Methods Used in Instruction of Science Subjects in Public Secondary Schools 32
- 4.3.1.1 Teaching Methods Used in Teaching Science Subjects 32
- 4.3.1.2 Teaching Methods Considered to be Effective 33
- 4.3.2 Assessment of Students’ Perception of the Appropriateness of Teaching Methods 34
- 4.3.2.1 Teaching Methods that Help Students to Understand Subject Matter 34
- 4.3.2.2 Teaching Methods Used by Teachers and their Effect in Aiding Understanding of Science Subject 35
- 4.3.2.3 Ranking of Teaching Methods 36
- 4.3.3 The Extent to which Teaching Methods Impact on Students’ Performance in Public Secondary Schools 37
- 4.3.3.1 Methods Used in Preparation for Assessments 37
- 4.4 Issue from Interviews 38
- 5.0 Conclusion And Recommendations 41
- 5.1 Introduction 41
- 5.2 Conclusion 41
- 5.2.1 Research Objective One; To Identify Teaching Methods Used in Instruction of Science Subjects in Public Secondary Schools in Nyamagana District- Mwanza 41
- 5.2.2 Research Objective Two; To Assess Students’ Perception of the Appropriateness of Teaching Methods Used in Teaching in Public Secondary Schools in Nyamagana − District, Mwanza 41
- 5.2.3 Research Objective Three; To Determine the Extent to which Teaching Methods Impact on Students’ Performance in public secondary schools in Nyamagana District, Mwanza 42
- 5.3 Recommendations 43
- 5.4 Areas for Further Research 44
- REFERENCES 45
- Appendices 50
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