EFFECTS OF TWO MODES OF COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION ON PUBLIC RETENTION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE WORD-FORMATION IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

The study investigated the effects of two modes of computer assisted tutorial. Drill and practice Instructional packages (CAI) on Primary Two Pupils Retention in English language Word-formation in Niger State. The study adopted quasi-experimental design. Purposive sampling technique was used to select six schools from seven educational zones in Niger State. The study sample comprised of 87 males and 93 females. Experimental groups were taught with CAI Tutorial. Control group was taught with lecture method. Three research questions study. English Language Achievement Test (ELAT) was used for data collection. The CAI packages and ELAT were face validated by experts while the reliability was established using Kuder Richardson (KR 20) analysis and the reliability coefficient was found to be r = 0.74. Mem and standard deviation wen used to analyze the research questions while analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used in testing of the hypotheses. The findings show that teaching English language using CAI mode strategy (packages) enhanced pupils' retention. .It is recommended that, curriculum developers should infuse CAI packages into English language programmes so that primary school teachers' can use it to teach English language concepts.