Effect of Computer Aided Package for Individualized Teaching and Learning of Social Studies Students in Junior Secondary Schools in Minna Niger state, Nigeria

Abstract

The research investigated the effects of computer-aided learning (CAL) Package for individualized social studies instruction in Niger state Junior Secondary Schools. It further investigated the gender differences in the achievement of the subject. A total of 120 students were randomly selected from six secondary schools in Bosso Local Government of Niger state. They were divided into experimental and control groups. The control group was taught using the conventional (expository method) of teaching. The experimental group was taught with computer aided learning (CAL) package for individualized study. A pre-test was administered before the teaching started and post-test was given at the end of the treatment. A t-test statistics was used to analyze both student performance and participation. Result showed that experimental group performed better than control group.