Development and evaluation of computer-based lectures for general biology

Date of Publication

2001

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education Major in Biology

Subject Categories

Biology | Curriculum and Instruction

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Science Education

Thesis Adviser

Bee Ching U. Ong

Defense Panel Chair

Maricar S. Prudente

Defense Panel Member

Emelina H. Mandia
Melecio C. Deauna
Milagros L. Relon
Josefina De Jesus

Abstract/Summary

This inquiry designs and evaluates computer-based lectures in General Biology and determines the correlates and predictors of performance of students exposed to these modules compared to the traditional lecture method. Seven computer-based modules were developed, evaluated and used in teaching General Biology. Teacher-made questionnaires were used to gather the students' personal background information and assess their learning styles, perception of science, aptitude in Biology and attitude. Aptitude-related factors were taken from the official records in Central Luzon State University (CLSU).The identified predictors of performance of the computer-based lecture participants were ratings in CAT Science, pretest scores, attitude after the treatment and annual family income. The predictors of performance of those from the traditional lecture were pretest scores, CAT Science ratings, and attitude after the treatment and gender. The evaluators perceived the modules to have good objectives and content. The modules were also found to have instructional and technical quality and observed to be significant and effective.Significant relationships were established between education of parents, annual family income, learning stylea and modality, CAT ratings and pretest among participants exposed to computer-based lectures and performance in Biology. Significant relationship was noted between gender, education of father, learning and style and modality, CAT ratings, pretest score and attitude before the lecture among students under the traditional lecture method and performance in Biology.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TG03184

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

131 leaves, 28 cm.

Keywords

Biology--Study and teaching; Teaching--Methods; Programmed instruction; Educational technology; Computer-assisted instruction; Curriculum evaluation

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