Namfon Yoodee. The development of a computer assisted instruction program on water for life and health for secondary school students . Master's Degree(Environmental Education). Mahidol University. : Mahidol University, 2003.
The development of a computer assisted instruction program on water for life and health for secondary school students
Abstract:
This study was an experimental research with the primary objective of
developing computer assisted instruction (CAI) for secondary school students. The
CAI was constructed as a tutorial, student satisfaction was evaluated, and the
efficiency of the learning achievement test was determined. The development of
CAI was based on three separate experiments with secondary school students of
Watsawettachat School, a school under Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA).
The CAI was tried out with a sample group totaling 60 students. The group was
divided into two sub-groups an experimental group and a control group, each with
30 students. The t-test was used to test the difference between pre-test and posttest
scores of the experimental group and the control group.
1. The post-test score of the experimental group was significantly higher
than the pre-test score at a level of 0.05.
2. The scores of the experimental group were significantly higher than that
of the control group at a level of 0.05.
3. Student satisfaction with CAI was found to be at a high level.
It can be concluded that CAI on water for life and health is appropriate in
enhancing knowledge and understanding of secondary school students on the value
of water resources. In addition, it was able to reinforce awareness on the necessity
of protecting water resources. Moreover, it can effectively contribute to selflearning
in both informal and non-formal education system.
More researches on other forms of CAI such as games, simulations, and
problem - solving activities are recommended. Attempts should be made to adapt
CAI for special needs students who may have difficulty in conventional learning