COMPUTER AIDED LEARNING OF BASIC SCIENCE SUBJECTS.

COMPUTER AIDED LEARNING OF BASIC SCIENCE SUBJECTS. [A CASE STUDY OF SS1 CLASS]

Code No: 288184

₦5,000.00

ABSTRACT

This project work on Computer Aided learning of basic science subjects creates an environment, where learning and assessment of science is fun and the opportunities to learn is equitable among the rural and urban learner. The Computer Aided Learning Basic Science Subjects is primarily introduced to enhance the quality of learning by making â€œLearning Playâ€, â€œAssessment Funâ€ and â€œEqual knowledge for allâ€.

Computer Aided learning of basic science subject programme is to attract the learners, retain them in the schools and to improve the quality of the education through text based educational content. Reducing illiteracy in science is also the ideology behind this project work and problems of students been scared away from science with impression that calculation in it is bothersome.

Computer Assisted Learning Program objective is sought to be achieved through presentation of the subject in a readable format, thinkable jokes.Aided instruction program improves the interest of learners in school studies and thus increase school attendance and better performance in examinations. The teaching process with the integration of the IT in the class and Improvement in learners and teacher increases learning and productivity as well makes learners better prepared for getting into any education and continue with Computer Education at a higher level

CHAPTER 1

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Science is made of subjects that serve as bedrock to most scientific, engineering and medical fields of study. Physics, chemistry and mathematics subject puts a lot of fear in the mind of students. The fear of this subject is generally termed â€œScience Phobiaâ€. Science and technology is what is reigning in the world economy today and as a result students are encouraged to be technology oriented.

The word science comes from a Latin word â€œScentiaâ€, meaning knowledge. Knowledge attained through the study or practice or knowledge covering general truths of the operation of general laws and tested through scientific study method concerned with the physical word. With the difficulty pronounced there is need for students to study by making use of tools they will love to use so as much so that their attention can be drawn to the basic subjects, just as kids are meant to learn with toys. This work is intended to reduce this phobia through the use of multimedia accesses available on the computer. It is also aimed at making science subjects easier, friendlier and less stressful. The user can also carryout some other activities in his system while learning. This idea, its invention and its level of development are treated in detail using the senior secondary school.

1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

Mathematics, physics and chemistry are the basic foundation to anyoneâ€™s success in any science field.

The need to develop and improve the teaching of the basic science subjects is of importance for many reasons.

Students have poor follow-up after teaching by the tutor, poor performance of students in basic science subject examination, Decline in the number of students wishing to study science because of what the feel and the science phobia.

We also have the inability of students to cope with science due to poor science background build up and materials presented to students without proper illustration by the tutor.

1.3 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

The objective of this research project work is aimed at so many things.

Providing access to a range of resources and materials which may not otherwise had been available or accessible. In this study there is much need to create interaction through the tutor, which gives the students the feeling being aided or assisted by a teacher.

Creating an environment that promotes an active approach to learning, developing a systematic way to make the study of science more enjoyable to help students improve in science and possibly make user solve questions at different steps while the answer to frequently asked questions are stored in the software to aid the students.

1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This project significance involves what the students will acquire academically after going through the study or exercise and it is to support and encourage students in collaborative learning, encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning.

Complimenting classroom teaching showcases the vast multi usefulness of the computer and motivates students through appropriate use of interactive course ware.