• Login
    View Item 
    •   Repository Home
    • Journal Articles
    • College of Education and External Studies (CEES)
    • View Item
    •   Repository Home
    • Journal Articles
    • College of Education and External Studies (CEES)
    • View Item
    JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.

    Project Method and Learner Achievement in Physics in Kenyan

    Thumbnail
    View/Open
    Full-text (58.50Kb)
    Date
    2013-07
    Author
    Muriithi, Evanson M
    Paul, A
    Odundo, PA
    Japheth, O. Origa
    Jane, C. Gatumu
    Metadata
    Show full item record
    Abstract
    There is a growing demand for the science educators to improve the learning of physics particularly in the developing world due to the critical role it plays in terms of technological advancement. Many approaches and methods are applied with the intention of improving learner achievement in the subject. Methods that promote learner participation have been cited to enhance learner achievement. Project method is one such approach that promotes not only the necessary scientific skills but also the application of the knowledge learnt in solving daily problems. This article presents the findings of a research on the impact of project method on learner achievement in physics in Kenyan public secondary schools. Quasi experimental design was applied. Stratified random sampling was used in selecting eighty four schools from seven provinces in Kenya. Learner achievement was compared using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). It was realized that use of project method produced better results when compared to traditional methods like discussion and lecture method. The study recommends the use of the project method to supplement other methods of teaching physics. Physics teachers also need to be sensitized on the benefits that accrue as a result of the usage of this method through in-service courses.
    URI
    http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/56015
    Collections
    • College of Education and External Studies (CEES) [962]

    UoN Digital Archive copyright © 2002-2015  Library Department
    Contact Us | Send Feedback
     

     

    Browse

    All of RepositoryCommunities & CollectionsBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjectsThis CollectionBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjects

    My Account

    LoginRegister

    Statistics

    Most Popular ItemsStatistics by CountryMost Popular Authors

    UoN Digital Archive copyright © 2002-2015  Library Department
    Contact Us | Send Feedback