EFFECT OF RECIPROCAL PEER-TUTORING ON INTEREST AND PERFORMANCE IN GENETICS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
- Project Research
- 1-5 Chapters
- Abstract : Available
- Table of Content: Available
- Reference Style: APA
- Recommended for : Student Researchers
- NGN 3000
ABSTRACT
The study investigated the Effect of Reciprocal Peer-Tutoring on Interest and Performance in Genetics among Secondary School Students in Zaria Education Zone, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Four objectives, Research questions and Null Hypotheses were formulated to guide the research. A sample of one hundred and sixteen (116) SS II students was drawn using random sampling technique from a population of four thousand, one hundred and twenty five (4125) senior secondary school students in the study area. The study employed quasi-experimental design. The experimental group was taught Genetic Concept using Reciprocal Peer-Tutoring Strategy while Control group was taught using lecture method. Two instruments namely Genetic Concept Performance Test (GCIQ) and Genetic Concept Interest Questionnaire (GCIQ) were employed for data collection. The instruments were duly validated by experts. The reliability coefficient of the instruments were 0.92 and 0.82 respectively. Research questions raised were answered using Mean and Standard deviation and Mean Rank Statistics while null hypotheses were tested using t-test and Kruskal Wallis Statistics at P≤0.05 level of significance. The result revealed that there was significant difference in students academic Performance and interest between biology students taught genetic concepts using Reciprocal peer-tutoring strategy and those taught the same concept using lecture method, there is significant difference in the interest shown in genetic concepts by male and female students taught using Reciprocal Peer-tutoring and those taught using lecture method. Based on the findings, the following recommendations were made. The use of Reciprocal Peer-tutoring strategy should be encouraged and also Biology teachers should be sponsored to attend regular courses, workshops, and seminars on the use of Reciprocal Peer-tutoring Strategy.
Related Project Materials
EVALUATION OF HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AS A STRATEGY FOR INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY IN PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS IN NIGERIA
Abstract
Amongst inputs for production, human capital or resources is the most important asset; This is because other i...
INFLUENCE OF MEDIA CREDIBILITY ON NEWS CONSUMPTION AMONG CIVIL SERVANTS
ABSTRACT
The research is on the thrust to examine the effect of media credibility on news consumption among civil servan...
THE ROLE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NIGERIA ECONOMY
ABSTRACT
The Study investigated the role of financial institutions in the development of the Nigeria economy. The object...
THE IMPACT OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT ON NIGERIA ECONOMIC GROWTH (1980 – 2010)
ABSTRACT
The study examined the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Nigeria over the period 1980 to 2010. The study employed mul...
THE ROLE OF REVENUE MOBILIZATION ON ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The contribution of taxation to any economy globally cannot be overemphasized. Apart from the...
THE ROLE OF PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT IN MANPOWER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine the role of personnel department in manpower training and dev...
AN APPRAISAL OF THE APPLICATION OF THE LAW RELATING TO DOMICILE IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This research project entitled ‘AN APPRAISAL OF THE APPLICATION OF...
THE EFFECT OF MARKETING IN THE UPLIFTMENT OF TOURISM (A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU STATE)
ABSTRACT
The study was on the impact of marketing in the development of tourism in Enugu state.
...THE EFFECTS OF STUDY AIMS, APPROACHES AND TIME MANAGEMENT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, JALINGO
ABSTRACT
The study was conducted to examine the effects of study aims, study approaches and time management on aca...
ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN YOBE STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This research work assessed the Implementation of Universal Basic Education Programme in Junior Secondary Schools in Yobe State,...
